A separate grant is funding a paint job for the exterior and the roof of the 1888 structure.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
OFF RADAR: ‘End of Watch’
The darkest hour of Stephen King’s Hodges trilogy.
Surge in food festivals for plant eaters reflects lifestyle’s growth
Around the U.S. and the world, vegan and vegetarian events increase and draw bigger attendance, including Portland’s on June 4.
Eggplant parmigiana a natural for the grill
The Italian classic is lighter and neater in this warm-weather version.
Cookbook review: ‘Vegetarian India,’ by Madhur Jaffrey
The author’s latest cookbook lets you taste Indian food like few Americans ever do.
Maine Lobster and Asparagus Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Put a twist on a summer classic.
Languedoc no longer known for producing plonk
New, young winemakers are making very good wines in this southern corner of France.
Bread & Butter: Move from island to Portland leads to rediscovery of dining – and cooking
Chef Kate Shaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers savors the city’s restaurant abundance and adapts to a tiny kitchen.
Marinated leg of lamb with crunchy crust pleases a crowd
Enjoy the flavors of garlic, orange zest and herbs in the meat and the mustardy panko topping.