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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine midwives, local officials celebrate Martha Ballard
Speakers at a Blaine House tea said every Maine community could use a midwife like historical figure Martha Ballard.
‘What Happens Later’ a magical, quirky, lovable story
“What Happens Later”… A ghost story? This is what the promo of “What Happens Later,” Meg Ryan’s new film, tells us. Now remember, “What Happens Later” was originally a two character stage play, “Shooting Star,” by Steven Dietz. Two ex-lovers, Bill (David Duchovny) and Willa (Meg Ryan) get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. […]
Nov. 2, 1982: It’s Election Day and voter turnout expected to be low statewide but heavy locally, an innocent verdict upheld in Augusta Mental Health Institute case, and nuclear questions face voters nationwide
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Wayne’s Brad Hooper deserves a listen and your attention
Today’s artist is one I “discovered” at the Fryeburg Fair back in October. I was sitting waiting for my daughter and her aunt to come out of a yarn shop when I heard some fine picking and singing going on around a corner, so I got up to check it out. There were two people […]
Nov. 1, 1990: Four-year effort to reintroduce woodland caribou to Maine’s wildlife falls victim to black bears and lack of funds, Moscow carpenter faces sex charges, and independent candidate Andrew Adam may spoil McKernan-Brennan rivalry
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Oct. 31, 2002: Parents, officials talk about a need for a cop at Cony High School in Augusta, Collins & Baldacci win mock election in Maine, and is the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Augusta haunted?
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Coffee By Design closes original location on Congress Street after 29 years
The temporary closure of the Portland coffee shop this month has become permanent.
Tips and tricks for trick-or-treating
With the holiday season in full swing, it is getting to be time of the year to dress up and scour the streets in search of candy, but here are some tips to stay safe during Halloween night.
Oct. 30, 2007: Waterville Planning Board OKs plan for 66 residential units to built inside former Hathaway shirt building, Bob Marley recalls his years in Waterville as a kid, and the Red Sox are in celebration mode in Boston
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