In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last 2 years, according to OpenTable, the restaurant reservation site.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Sept. 3, 1999: Maine driver’s licenses are going digital, Winthrop Town Council votes to ban personal watercrafts on Little Cobbossee Lake but not other ponds, and the Sand Hill food bank in Augusta is getting a ‘reprieve’
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture
Young farmers lead the next generation at the Windsor Fair
The 10-day Windsor Fair ended on Monday with a steer auction put on by the newest generation of farmers.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Norridgewock celebrates 51st Oosoola Days event
The annual two-day celebration during Labor Day weekend once again brought together hundreds of locals for dozens of activities.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Companies crafting new ways to grow cocoa to keep up with demand
From California to Israel, companies are aiming to grow cocoa beyond the tropics in a bid to buffer chocolate’s key ingredient from climate change.
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Sept. 2, 1978: This central Maine contractor is writing his own chapter on making use of solar energy, Waterville mayor Paul LaVeriere says to get involved, and balloon rides being offered at Elm Plaza in Waterville for Labor Day
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Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Gentleman Brawlers singer Becca Fox talks about presenting an experience
Brooklyn-based group plans to perform Sept. 21 at the Strand Theatre in Rockland.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Squeeze in a barn supper before the season turns
A farm-to-table dinner in a barn on a farm is a magical experience, and it’s not too late to enjoy one this year.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Don’t neglect the late bloomers
Your garden can remain awash with color into the fall with this list of late-blooming flowers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Note to Maine farmers: More soybeans, please
Heiwa Tofu and Tootie’s Tempeh could both use more locally grown, organic soybeans to make their products.