In central and southern Maine, farmers markets are starting to supply early crops and gather excitement about extending the growing season.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Here are the free concerts, opera and musicals you can see in Maine this summer
The Mallet Brothers Band, Don Campbell and Pete Kilpatrick are among the local musicians doing free shows as part of several summer concert series.
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UMaine history professor puts knowledge to the test in ‘Jeopardy!’ win
Kara Peruccio, a professor of history and gender studies at the University of Maine, won $12,400 on the show Friday.
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Here are 29 places to shop for vintage clothing and accessories in Maine
Stores across the state carry a full range of vintage goods.
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How to shop for vintage clothing and accessories in Maine
The state has many shops stocked with throwback items covering several decades.
Posted inFood & Dining, Guides, Maine, Things to Do
Here’s a guide to more than a dozen Maine doughnut shops
Check out this list of where to get the classics, plus vegan, organic and alternative flavors.
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Novelist Ron Currie’s new book brings to life a female Franco crime boss in Waterville
Currie set ‘The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne’ in his hometown and its Franco-American community.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Maine restaurateurs put Mom’s recipes on the menu
Four Portland food professionals share how they’ve incorporated prized recipes from their mothers into their restaurant and bakery menus.
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Here’s 16 easy hikes in every county in Maine
We’ve finally traded snow boots for hiking boots, so it’s time to discover great hikes in every corner of Maine.
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I’m a birder now (and other signs of aging) | Column
Grandmacore may be trending, but I’m just getting old.