Portland author Susan Conley’s ‘Elsey Comes Home’ goes on sale Jan. 15.
Life & Culture
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Toy Fund: Some key supporters often unsung, always appreciated
The agencies that link families to the fund thank all others involved in making Christmas merrier.
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For Smiling Hill Farm’s livestock, a post-holiday feast
Goats and sheep belly up to the Christmas trees donated to the Westbrook establishment.
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Muslim poet expresses fears as China ‘sinicizes’ religion
China under President Xi Jinping is clamping down on minorities.
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Westbrook’s Al Hawkes, ‘a giant’ in country and bluegrass music, dies at age 88
Hawkes, who is credited with putting Maine bluegrass on the map, had lost his wife earlier this month.
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Crapshoot: Moose-poop artists from Maine may get a reality TV show
Mary Winchenbach and her wife, Deb Nicholls, who remains the quiet partner in Tirdy Works, are in discussions with TNT.
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Federal Spice in Portland has closed for good
The restaurant’s chef says he was unable to renew his lease.
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Money magazine says South Portland is still the best place to live in Maine
For the second year in a row, the magazine notes its thriving economy, relative affordability and seaside amenities.
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Michelle Obama tops list of most admired women
The annual Gallup poll also found former President Barack Obama the most admired man for the 11th straight year.
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Maine bluegrass pioneer Al Hawkes in hospice 3 weeks after the death of his wife
Hawkes, 88, of Westbrook, has been recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Kentucky as one of the ‘Pioneers of Bluegrass.’