This has been an interesting year so far. I mean, I seem to be drawn to bluegrass acts, from the Kitchen Dwellers to Molly Tuttle and now a relative newcomer Liam Purcell and his band Cane Mill Road. Having checked out links to his music and his website I discovered that he is a young […]
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
At these 6 Maine orchards, apple picking is just part of the fun
From wagon rides to wine tastings, many apple orchards are offering activities beyond stocking up on fruit.
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Aug. 26, 1974: Tires of 27 cars, trucks punctured by vandals in Waterville last night, Scott Paper Co. directors sign contracts, and some 167 eye specialists were at Colby College this past weekend including one veterinarian
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Why hotter summers are causing headaches for Maine chocolatiers
Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as ‘chocolate soup packages.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Two Maine book festivals return this fall, with wider reach
The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival and the Maine Lit Fest both plan expanded offerings.
Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
However you define The Happy Clam in St. George, it’s a 4-star experience
Is it a pub? A seafood shack? A German restaurant? A karaoke bar? This unusual seasonal eatery is all those things and more, and across the board, the cooking is excellent.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Tomato diseases and other problems – and how to avoid them
Tomatoes can be fussy to grow to Maine. But there are a few ways to increase your chance of success.
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Aug. 25, 2001: $8.2 million dollar winner of lottery in Winthrop is… a trust? Also, dozens testify in Augusta for DHS’s handling of child-protective cases
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Aug. 24, 1985: Pilot is OK after single-engine plane flips at Waterville airport, Maine removes stone blockade from antique shop in Fairfield, and these French foreign exchange students visiting central Maine are eager for more
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
Leaf through these – fall’s most anticipated Maine books
You’ll find tales of towns, islands and war. Plus a cookbook.