Allen grew up in South Portland and Windham. In recent years she was lead singer and guitar player in the Boston-based band Amy & The Engine.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Indoor farming: Locally grown vegetables year-round but at a high price
Energy, real estate costs are holding back a method of food production that uses little water or land.
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Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘The Devil’s Waltz’ and ‘Family Friendly Hikes in Maine’
Read an exciting, entertaining western and get started on your outdoor recreation.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
David Rockefeller art auction fetches $646 million on just the first night
Proceeds from the former Maine summer resident’s collection will go to philanthropies he and wife Peggy supported in their lifetimes. Tuesday evening’s sale focused on 19th- and 20th-century art; art of the Americas will go on the block tonight.
Posted inFood & Dining
Still comfort food, but this Southern pea salad has kick
Peppers make it punch well above its weight class.
Posted inFood & Dining
Maine chefs pull out all the stops for their moms on Mother’s Day
It’s one of their busiest days of the year, but many chefs still make spoiling mom a priority.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Customers want vegan food, and national restaurants are responding
Even burger chains are adding meatless burgers to their menus.
Posted inFood & Dining
The Wrap: Belly up to Kennebunkport’s lobster bar
David’s KPT has been reincarnated as The Boathouse Restaurant, featuring chilled lobster tail and lobster tacos.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
‘The Curry Guy’ helps you re-create favorite Indian restaurant dishes at home
But you’ll need a lot of ingredients, sub-recipes and time.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Try this eggplant and chicken marinara, a one-dish-wonder
Roasting the eggplant makes it flavorful while keeping the fat content in check.