“What does this mean?” my wife said, holding up a yellow sticky note that was tacked to the cover of my copy of “Welcome Homesick” by Dave Morrison. The handwriting said simply, “I know, I know …” I laughed and said, “I think he means this is his second collection of new poems in six […]
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bugs, Batman to headline at Abu Dhabi theme park
Government officials have high hopes for the success of Warner Bros. World, which will open July 25.
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Despite promoter’s domestic violence guilty plea, Portland to contract for waterfront concerts
The council approves the deal even though it won’t prevent involvement by promoter Alex Gray, who pleaded guilty in October to domestic violence.
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Former first lady Barbara Bush remembered in Maine for her quiet philanthropy, love of community
Mrs. Bush, who died Tuesday, made deep impressions on Mainers as a Kennebunkport summer resident and benefactor of the children’s hospital that bears her name at Maine Medical Center.
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Mami chef’s frog legs, sushi fail to bring home the bacon on ‘Chopped’
Austin Miller failed to bring home the $10,000
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Judge will decide by Friday whether Deering student can compete in poetry contest
Allan Monga won Maine’s Poetry Out Loud competition, but the rules of the national contest prevent the asylum seeker from competing.
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Portland restaurateurs big fans of the Sea Dogs – and the Sea Dog Biscuit
Briana and Andrew Volk, owners of Hunt + Alpine and Little Giant, aren’t above eating cheese fries from a souvenir helmet.
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Andrew Volk’s must-have ballpark eats
The lineup includes dogs, beer and biscuits.
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Cookbook review: Is right equipment essential for baking bread at home?
Our reviewer tries a few recipes from America’s Test Kitchen’s ‘Bread Illustrated’ to find out.
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The Wrap: New details on Cara Stadler’s plans for Lio
Small plates, a serpentine bar, and a deck and patio are among the ideas on the table.