Thousands attend while a few animal-rights demonstrators stand outside in protest.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, News, Religion and Values
Pope: Church late to find its conscience on abuse
Francis says he will do away with appeals after evidence of sexual abuse by a priest is proved.
advertisement
Posted inFood & Dining
Veggie burger that supposedly looks, tastes and even “bleeds” like real meat coming to Maine
Andrew Chadwick, executive chef at Sea Glass, the restaurant at Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, will begin serving the Impossible veggie burger made by Impossible Foods on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Saint Joseph’s College food institute launched with $4 million in funding
The institute is dedicated to developing Maine’s food and beverage industry and creating new educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for students.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Exhibits viewed at Farmington Fair’s second Senior Day
The fair continues with a tractor and truck pull Friday night and a demolition derby Saturday night.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
School’s homecoming dress policy sparks outrage
All ‘dress-wearing’ dance-goers must submit pictures of their dresses before getting permission to go. The internet is not happy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Artist draws on Portland for scenes in new Batman comic series
Sean Murphy, who moved to the city a year ago, used City Hall, weathered wharves, Old Port cobblestones and more to depict the fictional Gotham City.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Rosemont Market opening new store in Cape Elizabeth
The store will be ‘medium-sized,’ like ones in Yarmouth and Portland’s West End.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, News
Shipwreck sanctuary plan surfaces for Lake Michigan
A site off Wisconsin contains 37 known wrecks, with some 80 more awaiting discovery.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Portland gelato shop handles vandalism with jokes (and emojis)
With a tweet, Gorgeous Gelato shows off its destroyed window in the Old Port.