Evergreen boughs at the Newport center will be augmented by six donated Christmas trees decorated by Newport Elementary School students.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Maxi’s Secrets’ and ‘Roma Amor’
Lynn Plourde writes about what you can learn from a dog and Sherry Christie paints a picture of Caligula’s Rome
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Creator of Big Mac, McDonald’s flagship sandwich, dies at 98
Jim Delligatti strayed from the franchise playbook when he invented the double burger in 1967.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine Catholic bishop blesses restored cross at Waterville cemetery
Bishop Robert Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland presided over a dedication ceremony Wednesday that drew more than 100 people to see the restored cross from the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Celebrate the anniversary of the end of Prohibition with a cocktail
Maine was the birthplace of Prohibition, led by Portland Mayor Neal Dow, who promoted a citywide ban on alcohol in 1851. The law was repealed on Dec. 5, 1933.
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The Maine Ingredient: Lighten up! Dishes drawn from the sea can help you do so
Sole and shrimp are refreshing changes from the holiday feasting.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Airy, bright pavlova a dessert fit even for your gym-rat friends
A pavlova is essentially a meringue shell baked at low heat until the outside is barely golden crisp, but the inside remains soft and billowy.
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Mini pies, or ‘pie cups,’ make dessert more sensible
They can be rich without being overwhelming.
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Farro stew offers satisfying chew
It’s a one-pot take that does ‘pasta fazool’ one better.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Learn to love a long, slow braise to make tough meat tender
Both wine and beer help tame short ribs in this recipe.