The conference, which features workshops and demonstrations, highlights the growing community push for local products.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Maine Crime
Maine celebrity chef, husband to accept penalties over charges of writing nearly $20,000 in bad checks
Thomas Bard is expected to serve 48 hours in jail and plead to a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and Shannon Bard will perform community service and is likely to see her case dismissed.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Theater review: Opera Maine doesn’t need frills for a thrilling ‘Figaro’
The production of Mozart’s opera will be repeated Friday at Merrill Auditorium.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Stranded’ and ‘Lakewood Theatre’
Maine authors give us an award-winning historical novel and the history of Madison’s summer theater.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Maker of Necco wafers, Sweethearts candies abruptly shuts down
New England Confectionery Co. was the country’s oldest continuously operating candy company.
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Tony-winning lighting designer welcomes the chance to work closer to his Portland home
Christopher Akerlind, who lives on Munjoy Hill, designed the set and lights for Opera Maine’s ‘Figaro,’ opening Wednesday.
Posted inFood & Dining
A little din with your dinner? Too much noise can spoil even the best meal
Usually restaurant buzz is a good thing, but some diners are tiring of spaces where it’s so loud they can’t carry on conversations.
Posted inFood & Dining
Fuel your hunger with a taste of history
A new guidebook suggests out-of-the-way historic sites that can be paired with local food.
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Recipe: Pan-Seared Fish with Tomato Basil
This quick-cooking meal is perfect for a warm summer’s evening.