The group that has managed the ensemble for decades told the quartet’s members this week that they would no longer be paid as salaried musicians.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Dear Maine’ and ‘Bad Medicine’
A powerful collection of profiles of immigrants who’ve settled in Maine, and the latest medical thriller from Ogunquit author Geoffrey Cooper
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Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World
U.S. finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far
Tribal leaders have pressed the Interior Department to ensure that any children’s remains are properly cared for and returned to their tribes.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Maine’s wild blueberry crop rebounded last year and is poised for another bountiful season
And the dwindling supply caused by the previous poor seasons drove up the price.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, New England
Accuser testifies in Mario Batali sexual misconduct trial
A woman who accused Mario Batali of kissing and groping her while attempting to take a selfie has testified in the celebrity chef’s sexual misconduct trial in Boston.
Posted inLife & Culture
‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest movie opening of 2022
The superhero extravaganza grosses an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside Table: The Napoleonic wars, a cracking good tale and a swashbuckling anti-hero
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
For Mother’s Day, wisdom from Nonna
A simple yet memorable soup made that can be made from even the barest of cupboards.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
At Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro, flavor-driven dishes spotlight the bounty of Maine’s sea
Four stars for a beautiful restaurant where the food feels at once ‘approachable and intricate.’
Posted inFood & Dining
Make it a double: Siblings share close ties and a passion for bartending
Sylvi and Rob Roy have worked at bars all over the city and are known as consummate cocktail makers.