Scott Tyree just became the 256th master sommelier in the world, and the first from Maine.
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘A Wedding on the Beach’ and ‘Forever Yours, Boston’
An intricate story of a reunion of college friends, by Holly Chamberlain, and a clever pictorial history of Beantown, by Earl Brechlin
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Lucky Clark On Music: Ryan Flaherty of Muddy Ruckus
Rock duo group, with Ryan Flaherty and Erika Stahl, to perform with King Kyote May 25 in Portland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Taylor Mac’s history of pop music will open Portland Ovations’ season
The lineup was announced at Merrill Auditorium on Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity, Lifestyle
Local groups, muscians to perform at Alewife Festival
Rivers Edge, Ale House String Band, Jud Caswell, Well Seasoned, Carole Cotter scheduled to take the stage.
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Hasse opening reception set for Viles Arboretum
The opening reception of an exhibit of works by artist Hans Erich Wolfgang Hasse, of Waterville, is set for 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday May 23, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. in Augusta. Those who attend can view his works and meet Hasse. The reception will be complete with refreshments and snacks. Haase was born in […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Lifestyle
The Wrap: Ice cream (for all eaters), and shopping local – from farm and sea to table
A little something to sweeten your Memorial Day weekend – a new scoop shop on Portland’s West End.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Three handwritten wills found in Aretha Franklin’s Detroit-area home
One was discovered stashed under the cushions in her living room.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Uncategorized
Alabama Public Television won’t run ‘Arthur’ gay-wedding episode
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama Public Television has chosen not to air an episode of the PBS children’s show “Arthur” because it included a same-sex wedding. The episode “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” aired nationally on May 13, showing Arthur attending the wedding of his teacher and partner. APT showed a re-run instead. AL.com reports […]
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Hallowell Does Dylan set for May 24
Hallowell does Dylan will will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, 280 Water St. in Gardiner. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The evening will celebrate an acoustic/electric retrospective of the music of Bob Dylan on his 78th birthday. The band will feature Bob Colwell on […]