She was a Guggenheim winner, a Radcliffe graduate, UMaine professor, a mother of five and a practitioner of ‘democratic literature.’
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Which Harry Potter house is Maine? Gryffindor, of course.
Maine chooses its own way yet again, with the state identifying as Gryffindors amid a Ravenclaw hot spot.
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Posted inLife & Culture, News, Outdoors
Sailing fleet on display at Camden Windjammer Festival
The annual festival continues through Sunday with events including a lobster crate race, fish head relay, build-a-boat contest and pirate encampment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Alan Root, scar-ridden filmmaker of wildlife, dies at 80
He spent nearly all his life in Kenya, where he and his first wife were considered two of Africa’s finest documentarians.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Portland distillery’s gin is finalist in national contest
Hardshore Distilling Co. is a finalist, and fans can vote online.
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Bruno’s Restaurant launches new line of Italian food products
Ravioli first, followed by tomato sauce and poppy seed dressing.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Oyster shop opens on Washington Avenue
Island Creek Oysters’ new shop in Portland will feature local and New England oysters.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Harlow Gallery moving north on Water Street in Hallowell
The new two-story space is considerably larger than the current gallery and will allow for additional programming, events, workshops and more at the 50-year old gallery.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, News
Second annual Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival set for Saturday
More than 1,000 attendees are expected at the event, which showcases more than 20 breweries from around the state.
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Boston chef will run 2 new restaurants in Camden
Hoxbill, for casual fine dining, and the Japanese brew pub Kurafuto will open year-round on the waterfront.