John Bunker will speak Thursday at the East End School.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Don’t reject a wine simply because it’s no longer in vogue
Why does it continue to be fashionable to hate on Chardonnay?
Vegetarian banh mi sandwiches are popping up in the Portland area
Restaurateurs say it’s a great crossover sandwich, appealing to both vegetarians and meat-eaters.
Mango and chicken meet, marry well and happiness ensues
How spicy to make the dish? It’s up to you.
Portland chef shares memories of Italian Easter bread, handed down from his grandmother
Damian Sansonetti, co-owner of Piccolo, still makes pigne from Abruzzi.
John Geils Jr., founder of The J. Geils Band, found dead in home at 71
Authorities say it appears the Groton, Mass., resident died of natural causes.
Children’s author Patricia McKissack dies at 72
She wrote nonfiction books to introduce kids to varied aspects of African American history.
Bring in spring with these juicy Maine brews
A spring beer should awaken the senses and stir the soul after a long Maine winter like that first time you toss open a window to let in the cool April air.
The Farnsworth goes all out for Andrew Wyeth’s 100th birthday
The museum has five Wyeth exhibitions, including two that open on Saturday.
Film contest features shorts on Maine’s winter wilderness
There’s still a cozy, slush-free way to appreciate Maine’s seasonal, outdoorsy fun from the comfort of your own home and computer, as the Maine Outdoor Film Festival’s annual Winter Broke and Stoked Video Contest is up and running.