Andrew and Briana Volk’s new cookbook shows how to entertain in Maine and Scandinavian styles, with an accent on fun.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Trucker shortage forcing restaurants to shop local for produce
Some trade groups want to lower the minimum age for interstate truck drivers to 18.
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Lewiston restaurant Fuel is closing
The popular establishment helped lead investment on Lisbon Street.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Fans mourn Aretha Franklin at gospel-infused public viewing
The two-day viewing is part of a week of commemorations for the music legend, who died on Aug. 16 at age 76 and will be laid to rest Friday.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Lobster Festival organizers say dethroned Sea Goddess went overboard on social media
The event’s board says it will make major changes to the application guidelines and vetting process, after the ouster led to international publicity and cast a shadow over the festival in Rockland.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Founder of the Dead Poets Society laid to rest in Maine under unique tombstone
The remains of Walter Skold are buried at a cemetery in Brunswick under a slate tombstone carved with a dancing skeleton at the top.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Broadway, Hollywood figures mourn playwright Neil Simon’s death
He died Sunday at age 91.
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With minuscule drop, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ is No. 1 again
The movie slides just 6 percent from its chart-topping debut to lead the weekend box office with $25 million in ticket sales.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Whitefield family, rebounding from bad luck, rebuilding house after fire with community help
The Pagurko family lost their home in September last year and volunteers are working to complete the home before winter.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Colby students living in downtown Waterville dorm look forward to roles in community
Nearly 200 students will move into the downtown building Sept. 3, and a ribbon cutting with public tours will be held Sept. 6.