Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
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For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
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Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
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Get in the spirit with 14 holiday music performances in Maine
Choose from classic to contemporary shows to ring in the festivities.
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Preparing the Thanksgiving feast begins months ahead at Wild Oats in Brunswick
Making thousands of pies, sides, cookies, breads and everything customers need for their holiday table takes lots of planning and oodles of early mornings.
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Waterville parade, opening of Kringleville to usher in holiday season
Other holiday activities on tap in the next few weeks include visits with Santa at Kringleville and the annual Light Up the Town decorating contest.
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The sheriff missed his favorite sandwich. An Auburn pizzeria has his back | Column
Androscoggin County Sheriff Eric Samson couldn’t forget the Fergy, so 84 Court Pizza & Restaurante is making their own, Mark Laflamme writes.
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Keep the pantry filled with homemade holiday snacks for hungry guests
Snacks flow freely during the holidays, and it’s easy to make tasty creations beyond a bag of chips.
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The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.