A busy, fun summer includes food, music and other types of festivals all over the state.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Why this Maine-made naturally sparkling wine is everywhere | Column
As Oyster River Winegrowers was developing Morphos, the pét-nat style began blowing up.
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Gardiner to celebrate America’s 250th with mix of unvarnished local history, family events
A mix of activities in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence planned in Gardiner.
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Portland music fans fill Old Port for Resurgam Festival
The Maine Academy of Modern Music hosted its 5th annual music festival in the Old Port, showcasing the talents of kids as young as 8 years old.
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Take a road trip through Maine’s food and drink trails this summer
We spotlight more than 15 delicious destinations for some of the state’s best nibbles and sips.
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Birders’ eyes were to the skies for Rangeley Birding Fest
More than 100 took part in Western Maine Audubon’s Rangeley Birding Fest the weekend of June 6.
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After 46 years, Maine’s first queer magazine is back in print, one last time
One final issue of Mainely Gay was printed this year as a way to commemorate the history of LGBTQ+ activism in the state.
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Arts festival on Harry’s Hill in Starks marks 36 years
The Happening returns June 18-21 to Harry Brown’s Farm in Starks for its 36th year, with music, camping, art, workshops and a lineup that reflects the festival’s long evolution.
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Portland cartoonist’s ‘Big Nate’ comic strip ends its daily run on Saturday
Lincoln Peirce is ending the daily ‘Big Nate’ cartoons, but the Sunday strips will continue to run.
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19 live music concerts in Maine worth traveling for this summer
Huge acts including Barry Manilow, Billy Idol and Indigo Girls are performing all over the state.