A monument to the Baptist minister and missionary in early Maine was dedicated Thursday, donated in memory of the late Rev. Craig Lathrop, who died a year ago.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Turbulent drama about cultural identity opens Friday at Portland Stage
The theater company gives the audience time to talk about difficult issues raised in the Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Disgraced.’
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Alanis Morissette’s former manager sentenced to 6 years for stealing millions from her
‘He did this in a long, systematic, drawn-out and sinister manner,’ the singer testified. ‘He was creating an alibi from the start.’
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On May the Fourth (Star Wars Day), fans are getting their Yoda on
From Taipei to Indianapolis, people are dressing up as storm troopers, Yodas, Chewbaccas, Princess Leias, Hans Solos, Jar Jar Binkses, et al.
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A century after its congregation dissolved, Abyssinian Meeting House gathers community again
‘A Distant Holla,’ an art show opening Friday, aims to bring the original ‘spirit of life’ back to the spiritual site of black culture.
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OFF RADAR: Dennis Camire’s riotous poetry
‘Combed by Crows’ is a welcome departure from the self-serious, frequently static poetry, and it’s worth a look.
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Brad Pitt talks about alcohol, therapy and matcha tea in his first post-split interview
The takeaway: He seems depressed.
Posted inFood & Dining
Pho Co. a new addition to Portland’s Public Market
Think hearty portions, without the quart-plus of broth that most places seem to serve.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Lemon pizza ushers in spring
Herby basil pesto is offset nicely by thin slices of lemon.
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This party salad happens in a loaf pan
Bring a salad? Not when you can bring the ‘wow’ with a terrine.