At an Episcopal church in Portland, the show must go on – even when it’s just the priest and you.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Outdoors
Smelt season in Pittston, Bowdoinham already better than last year on Kennebec River
Camps around central Maine have shacks on the river weeks earlier than last year, when warm weather and a lack of ice shortened the smelting season.
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Posted inCollege Connection, Columns, Life & Culture, Op-Eds
Children’s books a chance to teach diversity
While I certainly do not claim that racism can be dismantled through children’s books, the act of reading — listening to someone else’s story — is a crucial component of ally work for racial justice, writes Elizabeth Powers.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Eight Maine restaurants earned 4 stars from food critic Andrew Ross in 2016
Read reviews of the eateries that will get even the most discerning diners to come back again.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The Maine Ingredient: Informal yet inviting buffet lets you start the year relaxed
Here’s a tasty menu that can mostly be bought or made ahead of time.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Recipes you’ll be glad to have on hand
From snack to dessert, having these in the fridge or freezer will serve you well.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Make New Year’s Eve food festive by adding champagne to risotto
Why not splurge with some bubbly and chanterelles?
Posted inFood, Recipes
Finger food that won’t make your guests pop their buttons
Sweet and savory pita toasts are also pretty to look at.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food, Recipes
Cookbook review: ‘Beer Bites: Tasty Recipes and Perfect Pairings for Beer Lovers’
Tiny, delicious burgers go quite nicely with a dry Irish stout, but several of the recipes are intimidating.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Maine’s 16 most memorable places to eat in 2016, from burgers to octopus
Critic Andrew Ross shares the meals, drinks, restaurants and moments that stuck with him this year, for better or for worse.