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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, On Music Lucky Clark
On Music: Multi-instrumentalist Mark Horn talks about putting out own music
In preparing for this interview I learned a valuable lesson: It is not only the music you must listen to, it is imperative to read the biographical information that accompanies it! Such is the case with Mr. Mark Horn who resides in Hallowell and has released his first solo album “Country, Bluegrass & Blues” and […]
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.
Posted inOn this date
Aug. 12, 1975: LaVerdiere’s continues to expand with 30 locations and over 700 employees, new Olympic pool being built in Waterville, and Waterville’s present Junior High School could be converted into classroom building for vocational institute
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Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis
While lobster populations have declined recently, decades of growth in the Gulf of Maine have led to changes in the animals’ habitat, scientists say.
Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Suzie the black bear celebrates 30th birthday at Maine Wildlife Park in Gray
Keepers planned a day full of enrichment for Suzie while educating visitors about Maine’s black bear population.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Agricultural tradition lives on at Skowhegan State Fair
Now in its 206th year, the Skowhegan State Fair, which kicked off last Thursday and ends its 10-day run this Saturday, is the oldest consecutively running agricultural fair in the country and draws about 100,000 visitors in a typical year, according to organizers.
Posted inFood & Dining
5 sandwiches to try when you’re daytripping around Maine
At my house, August is the month when the constant trickle of houseguests “from away” begins to slow, and thoughts turn to Vacationland day trips. What you’ll need for the voyage ahead is something nourishing and portable, something like a sandwich. While Greater Portland has more than its fair share of fantastic ones, so does […]
Posted inFood & Dining, Guides, Health
A roundup of 100% gluten-free establishments in Maine
People who need to avoid gluten can feel totally safe eating and drinking at these establishments.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
The daylilies blossomed early and prolifically this year
As their season draws to a close, it’s time to evaluate if yours need dividing.