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Pittston Fair offers fresh french fries, horse-pulls and food competitions

by Betty Adams July 22, 2017July 22, 2017

Sunday events include a fun 5-kilometer run, a Strawberry Pageant coronation, barrel racing, pig scrambles and a baby contest.

Life & Culture, News

J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Strange Weather’

July 22, 2017July 22, 2017

It’s important to note that at least three quarters of the important hands on deck in the making of this excellent film are women, writes J.P. Devine.

Life & Culture

Yarmouth Clam Festival parade whets appetites for more: Photos

July 21, 2017July 22, 2017

The 52nd annual festivities kicked off Friday evening.

Film, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine, Maine International Film Festival, News

Film festival workshop in Waterville aims to teach collaboration, big thinking

by Colin Ellis July 21, 2017February 12, 2018

Taught by a Brooklyn-based filmmaker, the workshop had participants make experimental short films with their phones.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

Two new places to drink beer coming to Portland

by Meredith Goad July 21, 2017July 25, 2017

A new pub on Fore Street and an expansion of Craft Beer Cellar on Commercial Street will cater to those who love craft beer.

Food & Dining, Maine

New restaurant coming to equally new hotel on Congress Street

by Meredith Goad July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

Bolster, Snow & Co. will be located in The Francis.

Business, Food & Dining, Maine

Benkay sushi bar to return in September

by Meredith Goad July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

The owner purchased his own space in the Old Port and is renovating it into a new restaurant.

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J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Deep Waters’

July 21, 2017February 12, 2018

In the family-based film set on the rocky coast of Maine, characters will be tested by a deep-sea storm before the waters calm on a positive note, writes J.P. Devine.