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Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Magic, Mistletoe make appearance on Maine farm one cold December eve
‘Tis the season for lambing – and it’s a joyful one.
Stacy Mitchell advocates for self-reliance as a key to sustaining local communities
Her mission is national, her base is Maine.
Homegrown: Custom fitted sheets made in Brunswick work on land and sea
Quahog Bay Bedding began with sheets for triangular-shaped boat berths.
Could we grow truffles in Maine?
Well, no. But it was a nice fantasy while it lasted.
Asylum seekers travel to Portland in droves, overwhelming city services
The city stands apart for the help offered to those fleeing persecution, but migrants’ numbers have deluged shelters and attorney caseloads.
Salt cod lands back on Mainers’ dinner plates
Once a staple on New England (and many other lands’) tables, salted cod is enjoying a small chef-driven renaissance in Maine. Bonus: It’s a sustainable choice.
OFF RADAR: The ongoing influx of Maine-based books
The list includes three titles from Portland, a cheerful little chapbook out of Belfast, and a history of Maine politics by my Central Maine Newspapers colleague Doug Rooks.