And see the latest choreography from Portland Ballet in Westbrook.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
7 sweet treats or activities to indulge in for Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
More than 100 sugarhouses are expected to participate in the 43rd annual event Saturday and Sunday, with boiling demos, tours, live music, doughnuts, cotton candy and more.
What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?
Saint Patrick’s Parade showers Portland in Irish pride
The celebration by the Irish American Club of Maine had green-clad crowds cheering along Commercial Street on Sunday.
Gifford’s Ice Cream gears up for season, with Skowhegan factory back online
The company’s 3 stands, in Bangor, Skowhegan and Waterville, are set to open for the season in the coming days.
Maine’s must-visit places (plus 1 you can skip), from someone who knows
In-state travel recommendations from the Cape Elizabeth man who’s literally been everywhere.
He’s been to every town in Maine, mostly for something to say. | Column
Wanting fodder for a future obituary, Jeff Hewett gave himself a challenge: Visit every municipal office in the state and take a picture to prove he’d been there.
New exhibits bring diversity, fresh views to Colby College, Portland art spaces
‘Mawte: Bound Together’ at Colby Museum offers an exhibit entirely from Indigenous perspectives, while ‘Polyphony’ brings together works from 20 artists at Cove Street Arts.
The best of Maine movies this week include a sexy biker flick, Bogart and Oscar nominees
Films to catch from Portland to Rockland and points in between.
Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.