The Maine Greyhound Placement Service is expecting a surge in former racing dogs needing new homes as their southern owners get out of the racing business.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Happening tonight: Waterville Parade of Lights and opening of Kringleville
The annual events typically draw thousands to the city’s downtown to help usher in the holiday season.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Shift change at Gardiner’s A1 Diner
Longtime owners Mike Giberson and Neil Andersen have sold the iconic diner to Aaron Harris, who worked at the diner for years and had been looking for a change.
Posted inLife & Culture
Limiting kids’ screen time is harder than it looks
Experts say the goal is to help kids learn to manage their own time, while still staying physically active and socially connected offline.
Posted inFood & Dining, Nation & World
Why a salmonella outbreak shouldn’t ruin your Thanksgiving
The bacteria is widespread in poultry but cooking meat thoroughly will kill it.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes, Source
Recipe: Soft-Boiled Eggs with Prosciutto and Cheese Soldiers
This recipe serves two.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
‘Magic of Christmas’ returns to its roots with original conductor and concept
Bruce Hangen, the Portland Symphony conductor who helped establish the concert, returns to Portland to reset the tradition.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Angelic voices of the Vienna Boys Choir here to soothe hearts
Though it’s been around for many hundreds of years, the Vienna Boys Choir will make its first appearance in Portland in November.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Restaurant reviews
There’s a new whiskey bar in Maine with food that’s much better than it has to be
The contemporary, American-casual menu at the sophisticated Independent Ice Co. offers many solid options.