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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Bread and Butter: Crafting a wine list is more complicated than you may think
“When I gave my first draft to a friend to review, I felt as if I were handing off my first novel,” Lolita wine director Stella Hernandez says.
Small neighborhood groceries in Portland offer local fare, gourmet specialties
These stores give customers a speedy alternative to the supermarket where they can get locally sourced, organic food – and stay for friendly conversation.
Portland Symphony Orchestra names 4 finalists to replace Robert Moody
The candidates will conduct the PSO during an audition process that will begin this year and stretch into the spring of 2018.
Valentine’s Day Bandit marks 41st year of spreading the love in Portland
The mysterious phantom has papered the city with hearts on Feb. 14 every year since 1976.
Rachel Lindsay, a Texas lawyer, named first black star of ‘Bachelorette’
The 31-year-old is currently competing for the affections of Nick Viall on ‘The Bachelor.’
Volunteers help those with disabilities navigate ski slopes
A Connecticut group provides free skiing and snowboarding lessons to first-time adaptive skiers.
Chef David Levi’s Italian restaurant reopens as Trattoria Fanny
Formerly known as Rossobianco, the new restaurant will serve more casual, affordable fare in larger portions.
Theater Review: ‘Shedding Light’ is a timely show and a high point for Footlights
The two-person show touches on race, religion and more, driven by two excellent performances.
Jake Tapper’s novel ‘The Hellfire Club’ hits shelves in 2018
1950s Washington, D.C., is the backdrop for the CNN’s anchor’s fiction debut.