Frigid weather didn’t stop young and old from turning out for the 26th annual winter carnival in Skowhegan.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Robot barista debuts in Tokyo coffee shop
One-armed ‘Sawyer’ greets customers and makes and serves the coffee.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog meteorologist, indicates more winter
Since 1887, a fat and furry rodent has usually predicted 6 more weeks of winter.
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Robert Wagner called ‘person of interest’ in Natalie Wood’s death
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s lieutenant tells CBS News that he doesn’t believe Wagner has told the whole story.
Posted inFood & Dining
Truffle food truck to roll into Maine food scene
With entrees around $15, The Truffle Truck will also offer fresh-shaved truffles to top off its dishes.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Portland pub owners plan to open new restaurant in Scarborough
The couple that operates Shay’s Grill Pub in Monument Square want to open Dunstan Tap & Table, a pub-style restaurant, in May.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
Off Radar: ‘Dovecote’ by Anne Britting Oleson
All the gothic elements, up to date with jet lag and cellphones, are woven pretty niftily together in this well-written romance set in the psychic vicinity of Manderley and Jamaica Inn, writes Dana Wilde.
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WATCH: A Bangor attempt at a world record fizzes out
An effort to open more than 1,149 cans simultaneously falls just short of a Japanese record.