Bill Bushnell reviews Gerry Boyle’s newest Jack McMorrow mystery and John H. Twomey’s ‘Retiring To, Not From,’ a personal story of transition to farm life
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Marquee from Whisky a Go Go brings $43,000 at auction in Biddeford
Bidders for the neon sign included the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
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Two Kittery restaurants join ‘sanctuary’ movement to protect immigrant workers
Though owner Michael Landgarten hires workers who have visas, he believes there is ‘considerable fear’ about deportations in an industry that relies on immigrant workers.
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TV and film actress Mary Tyler Moore dies at 80
She portrayed a spunky housewife on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ in the 1960s and then later starred in a situation comedy about a professional single woman.
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Allman Brothers founding member Butch Trucks dies at 69
Trucks was one of two original drummers who helped form the rhythms and the drive for legendary Southern rock band.
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Why Orwell’s ‘1984’ has just spiked to No. 1 on Amazon
Following Kellyanne Conway’s ‘alternative facts’ comment, the classic novel about an all-seeing, untrustworthy government is resonating with many readers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Recipe for fruit cocktail cookies
An old recipe resurrects the fruit cocktail (remember?)
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Recipe for clam casserole
Yard-sale recipe boxes yield this surprisingly tasty casserole.
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Recipe for Netti’s Chocolate Cake
Press Herald writer Gillian Graham uses recipes found at a yard sale to make a tasty birthday cake.
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Lightly dressed baby greens can dress up any steak
The filet is the star of this plate, which requires few ingredients and easy preparation.