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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Chefs give gomasio its season in the condiment limelight
The Japanese blend of sesame seeds and salt lends a savory flavor and light crunch to whatever it’s sprinkled on.
Sea Food: Remote Maine island perfect for lobster bake, but backyard works, too
Wherever it happens, it’s an eating experience everyone should have at least once.
Patti Hamilton makes really terrific cole slaw – for 900 hungry people
The food director for the Bicycle Coalition of Maine chops all that slaw by hand.
Fresh from Samantha, healthful drinks in the family tradition
Her new line of bottled smoothies goes beyond her parents’ juices to superfood status.
Taylor Swift leads MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 9
The 2015 VMAs, hosted by Miley Cyrus, will air live Aug. 30 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Flashback: The ‘Million Dollar Bridge,’ 1991
Two photographs of Portland’s waterfront show abandonment in 1991 and new construction in 2015.
Film festival wraps up 10-day run in Waterville
“Astraea,” “Come to My Voice” tie for first place as audience favorites at the Maine International Film Festival.
Newport Folk marks 50th anniversary of Dylan going electric
The three-day festival is marking the anniversary with a closing-night tribute to be performed by a still-secret lineup of artists.
Deposition: Cosby paid women to keep affairs secret
Bill Cosby has denied accusations made by dozens of women who claim he sexually assaulted them and has never been charged.