Construction has begun, and the village is slated to open this fall
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
It isn’t pretty, but ‘misfit’ produce has home on Hannaford shelves
The grocery chain announces a program to sell less-than-perfect fruits and vegetables at reduced prices, and prevent them from becoming food waste.
Civil War drama ‘Underground’ reflects on contemporary issues
It comes amid a political backdrop that actors say heightens the show’s relevance.
Actor Bill Paxton died from stroke after surgery
He died Feb. 25, 11 days after having an operation to replace a heart valve.
‘Logan’ and Wolverine grab huge slice of tickets at box office
The film finishes first over the horror movie ‘Get Out,’ taking in $85.3 million in North America and another $152.5 million overseas.
When the kitchen’s on, Petite Jacqueline’s classic French fare is pure bliss
Despite the move to the Old Port the menu remains comfortingly constant.
A 2000-year-old mummy portrait opens doors at Bowdoin College Museum of Art
The second-century encaustic painting is rare and worth a visit.
Students of butchering workshop probe inner workings of sustainable meat
A nose-to-tail class teaches how much there is to learn and to honor the animal to be consumed.
Woodfords Corner is enjoying a ‘moment of light’ for the arts
With the opening of a new gallery and the return to Portland of the Bakery Photo Collective, Forest Avenue is emerging as a mini-arts district.
Maine College of Art hires new president
Laura Freid most recently worked with Yo-Yo Ma on the Silkroad Project.