The list includes numerous previous semifinalists for the prestigious award.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘One Man’s Maine: Essays on a Love Affair’
Jim Krosschell’s quintessential backyard naturalism
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Posted inLife & Culture, News
Bill Paxton’s family files wrongful death suit against hospital and surgeon
The suit alleges the surgeon used a ‘high-risk’ approach that was unnecessary and he lacked the experience to perform 11 days before the actor died of a stroke.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Religion and Values
Winthrop priest offers ‘Ashes 2 Go’ downtown as sign of love
The Rev. Susan Berry Taylor of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church continued a tradition Wednesday of meeting people on the street during Ash Wednesday.
Posted inArt, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland Museum of Art receives gift of a dozen Winslow Homer works
The gift includes ‘Returning from the Spring’ and ‘Young Farmers’ and strengthens the museum’s standing as a preeminent place to experience the artist’s work.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Damariscotta River Grill is for sale
The owners of the popular midcoast restaurant say they are ready to retire and pass along the business to someone else
Posted inFood & Dining
Pig + Poet in Camden closes
The restaurant will be turned into private event space for the Whitehall hotel
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Recipe: Vegan dirty blondies
The secret ingredient is white beans, but you’d never know it.
Posted inFood & Dining
The Wrap: Holy hell as Park Avenue Holy Donut closes for renovations
The drought for doughnut lovers should last “for a week or more.”
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Wondering what to do with that Allen’s Coffee Flavored Brandy in your cupboard?
We asked a Portland bar manager to use it in a cocktail that we’d actually want to drink.