The dig at Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site begins Monday.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inHealth, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Politics
Advocates of in-home care referendum call it fairness; critics call it a scam
Opponents says the ballot measure is more concerned with pushing pro-labor policies than expanding access to care for the elderly and disabled.
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‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ cruises to No. 1 at box office
It’s also getting some of the best reviews in the series.
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Annual Benton Fiddlers Convention and Contest a sound success
The 46th annual convention featured several bands, workshops and competition featuring Celtic, bluegrass and American roots music.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes, Source
Recipe: Blueberry-Cinnamon Scones with Wild Blueberry–Lemon Curd
’Tis blueberry season, so why not go all out? My favorite blueberry flavor combination involves both cinnamon and lemon. This recipe combination not only includes all three, but also institutes the 25 percent lessons I’ve learned in researching this column. I built the curd recipe from scratch for use with wild blueberries with the understanding […]
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A Limerick man finally fulfills his childhood fantasy: Writing video games for work
After years spent trying to get hired in the field, Shawn French lands a job as the lead writer for Epic Tavern, a medieval fantasy game.
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Belgian museums fight Facebook over artistic nudity
Unable to promote Flemish Masters through the site due to automatic censorship, art officials have reached out to the social network in the hopes of reaching a middle ground.
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Carrie Fisher to appear in next ‘Star Wars’
Her daughter gave director J.J. Abrams her blessing to use unseen footage that was shot for ‘The Force Awakens.’
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CBS probes misconduct claims against CEO Les Moonves
He says he regrets ‘mistakes’ of years ago.
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Beloved Portland dive bar ends one era, but soon begins another
The establishment that inspired patrons to mobilize when it was threatened with demolition will change owners – but not much else.