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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Some critters would love to snack on your Christmas tree
For those who keep animals — wild or domestic — the second life of a Christmas tree can provide shelter, snacks or enrichment.
Jan. 1, 1980: No 1980’s babies born yet in Waterville-area, Lakewood Theater’s application for funding rejected, and families join Salvation Army in welcoming 1980
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Dec. 31, 1994: Seafood fans eagerly await Red Lobster restaurant in Augusta, incoming councilor in Gardiner will listen to her people, and meet this Hallowell librarian and her 1-woman show
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Dec. 29, 2003: Check out this Whitefield home that’s powered by solar, wood, and ideas, and Children’s Center of Augusta officials ask county for long lease
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Dec. 28, 1987: City of Waterville seizes over 47 properties last week after residents failed to pay taxes, and Gov. John McKernan Jr. focusing on economy, taxes, welfare and OUI in next legislative session
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Outermark’ and ‘Warm Your Bones’
Jason Brown’s new powerful short-story collection, and recipies from Portland food writer and culinary instructor Vanessa Seder.
Dec. 27, 1975: Fire causes heavy damage to Marquis Radio & TV building in Hallowell yesterday, and drivers had to either splash through it or bust in Augusta
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Ignore the news, ignore the season. The garden can be lovely in winter
Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know.
Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.