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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Neil deGrasse Tyson to return to TV after sexual misconduct investigation
Two shows had been put on hold.
Fans honor Ginsburg’s birthday with exercise
At 86, the court’s oldest justice has become known for her workouts, which include push-ups and planking.
Cafe serving Latin street food coming to Portland
Quiero Cafe, a restaurant in Saco, will open a location on Deering Avenue this spring.
Po’ Boys & Pickles to open 2nd Portland location
The popular New Orleans-style sandwich shop plans to bring its Dirty Birds, Louisiana gumbo and thick shakes to the Portland peninsula this spring.
Pianist from Cape Elizabeth wins a prize that ‘all young musicians dream of’
Henry Kramer is one of 5 recipients of the $25,000 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Panel rejects Maine bill to require labels for foods made with nanotechnology
Technologists and members of the Maine food industry cautioned that requiring such a label could make the state an exception in a country where no such labels exist.
Mental health problems rise significantly among young Americans
Some psychologists are not surprised and blame social media.
Deportation looms for convicted ‘Real Housewives’ husband
Joe Giudice says he emigrated from Italy as an infant and did not realize he was not an American.
‘Empire’ actor Smollett pleads not guilty to lying to police about alleged attack
His attorneys call the charges ‘prosecutorial overkill.’