Certine, a new brand of ceramic flatware that is the brainchild of local entrepreneurs, aims to change the eating experience for diners.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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In ‘Cooking with Loula, Greek Recipes from My Family to Yours,’ the recipes satisfy
The prose, on the other hand, isn’t so satisfying.
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Former Portland museum to house collection of New York abstract artist
The Leo Rabkin Foundation chooses the now-closed Museum of African Art and Culture as its new home.
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Trott Family Clowns mark 50 years in the Clinton Fair parade on Saturday
The clowning tradition was started by twin brothers Merle Sr. and Malcolm Trott in a Volkswagen Beetle in 1966.
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Howard Johnson’s diner in Bangor closes, leaving just 1 more
With the restaurant in Bangor closed, the once-ubiquitous chain is now down to one location, in New York.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: Is Five Fifty-Five having a temporary lapse or a bigger problem?
The service and food range from excellent to inconsistent.
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First Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival a collision of tastes, styles
More than 800 people filled the downtown event Saturday to sample Maine food, beer, wine and cider.
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Augusta Knights of Columbus recall Mother Teresa, on brink of sainthood
The group has a framed letter signed by the soon-to-be saint, a thank-you note it received after donating money to one of her charities.
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Maine country music legend Bob Elston to be honored at Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair
Elston, who died in March, and is in the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, performed with his band the Road Rangers, for 50 years.
Posted inFood, News
‘Tipo,’ new Back Cove neighborhood restaurant, to open in December
The Italian restaurant, run by the owners of Central Provisions, will serve wood-fired oven pizzas and handmade pastas.