The memories, condolences and even some jokes that people shared after Hefner’s death reflect his complicated legacy.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Toad and the Boy,’ ‘The Old Mainer and the Sea’ and ‘The Boston Terrier Who Thought He Was A Loon”
Great children’s books from Maine authors
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies; influenced how Americans thought about sex
With his magazine, mansions and free-wheeling ideas about sex, the iconoclast publisher, as much as anyone, helped slip sex out of the confines of plain brown wrappers and into mainstream conversation.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Dog care is big business, and commercial apps want in on it
National companies like Rover and Wag are making sure your dog-walker or pet-sitter is just a few clicks away.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Closure of Dennis’ Pizza in Gardiner ends an era
Andrew and Kara Waller say what they have learned owning the restaurant will serve them well in their next business venture, whatever it may be.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Smoke alarm hurries Pixies fans out of the State Theatre
Smoke used for effects in the show’s encore Tuesday drew the fire department, but there was no emergency.
Posted inFood & Dining
Food editor Peggy Grodinsky’s story will appear in collection of ‘Best of Food Writing’
The tale of a dishwasher and a chef at Portland’s Back Bay Grill was selected for the 2017 book.
Posted inFood & Dining
Apple Culture: Give crabapples a chance
Despite what you think you know, crabapples can be eaten out of hand, or used for cooking or cider.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Tuna with smashed onion butter? Yes, please
Make the tuna steak special with a flavor-packed compound butter.
Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Local athletes discover the benefits of vegan diets
It gives them more energy and leads to faster recoveries.