After transforming French cuisine, he famously renounced his elite rating to feed the less formal gourmand.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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New executive chef tapped for Earth at Hidden Pond
Joseph Schafer will take the reins from Justin Walker, who recently purchased the Cape Neddick Inn.
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Purple House, popular Montreal bagel baker, taking the summer off
The owner says the North Yarmouth business will reopen in October.
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Ying Quartet opens Bowdoin music festival with clearer mission
The quartet played a striking program of Russian music.
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Americans’ support for gay marriage has surged, survey shows
According to a Pew Research survey, even Republicans are now evenly split on the issue.
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‘Green Plate Special’ cookbook, based on Maine Sunday Telegram column, wins award
Christine Burns Rudalevige’s book takes the prize in the Socially Conscious category at The Readable Feast.
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Some loyal listeners air grievances over change in WGAN’s ‘Morning Show’
A year after Matt Gagnon joined Ken Altshuler on the talk-radio broadcast, many are tuning out of the whiz-bang, unfocused format that has strayed from its newsy roots. Still others – including station management – like what they’re hearing.
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This year you can listen in live to Bowdoin International Music Festival
The celebration of classical music, in its 53rd season, will offer live-streaming of some concerts this year.
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Controversy surrounds new pirate ship exhibit at Portland Science Center
Artifacts from the Whydah were discovered by a team led by Barry Clifford, who has come under fire for his handling of archaeological sites.