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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-Sellers: ‘Big Truck Little Island,’ ‘Breaking Bread’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Gardiner debuts new downtown community event after 2 years without one during pandemic
The all-day ‘Growing Gardiner’ event kicks off Saturday morning, as organizers work to showcase the historic city and what it has to offer residents and visitors alike.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Start with a mix of hearty greens, sausage and onions
Then take your meal in one of several directions, from grilled pizza to quiche.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
New children’s books by Maine writers, illustrators tackle disabilities, with uneven success
Each takes a different approach to stories about, in part, children with disabilities going to school.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Best-Sellers: ‘Big Truck Little Island,’ ‘Breaking Bread’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Have we got the beach read for you!
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Peat is an excellent growing medium for garden plants. But its use threatens the global environment
The mining of peat hastens climate change.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Sensory-friendly performances make theater accessible to wider audiences
Maine State Music Theatre in Brunswick has been putting on the special shows since 2016, free of charge.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
For here or to go? Coffee shops adjust to customers’ changing habits
While some coffee drinkers are still keeping their distance by ordering online and getting beans delivered, others have started using coffee shops as their base for remote work.