Events include festivals and Maine Maple Sunday weekend.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
Things to do in Maine this week include comedian Adam Ray, MLK Day celebration
Plus, Broadway singer George Dvorsky has several performances in Portland.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Life & Culture, Local & State
Waterville graduate working on John Adams memorial at nation’s capital | Column
Richard A. Houghton was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve on the Adams Memorial Commission, which is developing a memorial to President John Adams and his family in Washington, D.C.
Posted inFood & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Strangers met for dinner at 5 Portland restaurants. Despite our fears, it was fun. | Column
Based on personal traits and dining preferences, The Maine Dinner Club matches people up to share a meal out. It wasn’t as awkward as you might think.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sports
Pond hockey has kept these Mainers skating along for decades
A group of 60- and 70-year-olds have been skating and playing hockey together for decades. They don’t show any signs of stopping.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
In ‘Marrow,’ how far will a young woman go to prevent her pregnancy from ending?
The debut novel from Samantha Browning Shea is set on a fictional Maine island.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Vote for your favorite Maine Trust 2025 Photo of the Year
Voting is open until the end of the month.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture
Vote for the best places to eat and drink in Greater Portland
We are reimagining our annual food awards coverage and want to hear from you. Vote now through the end of January.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Maine libraries scrambling for books after distributor closes
Many bought new books from Baker & Taylor, which has been winding down operations for months, and have endured long waits while looking for new sources.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Visit Portland launches Winter Weekdays hospitality promotion
The campaign aims to boost Maine’s dining and hotel business during the slow season.