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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
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March 27, 1991: Public: Waterville’s ‘Elm City’ nickname not so accurate anymore, Sen. George Mitchell tells reporters he won’t run for ’92 presidency, and homeschoolers packed the State House due to upcoming legislation focusing on home education
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Avoid wasting bread by making the freezer your friend
Sliced bread freezes beautifully, and is always at hand when you need it.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Build your own mini indoor garden at Portland plant shop Terrarium
Horticulturalist and business owner Rob Sinnott will show you how.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
In ‘Monkey,’ writer Agnes Bushell meditates on the Russian novel
The novel tracks the search for a lost book within the book, also called ‘Monkey,’ as well as the writer of that unusual book.
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March 26, 1947: Coopers Mills man finds bones, coffin in cellar, legalized dog & running horse racing could be coming to Maine, and (love is) ‘no white man’s privilege’ says members of Maine’s Penobscot tribe to committee
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March 25, 1980: Waterville man’s unique alternative to nation’s high gasoline prices, Clinton selectmen firm on fire department officers, and highly valued silver reported missing from Fairfield home
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Perilous Obsession’ and ‘Eastport’
Ogunquit author Geoffrey Cooper’s fifth mystery in his thriller series, and an excellent history of a small island town