There’s been plenty of tough times, but by spring of 2021 there was a ‘broad sense of optimism,’ according to a new study by UMaine economists and the Maine Brewers’ Guild.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Return of Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest draws crowd to Vassalboro
Hundreds of people from all over Maine, and some from New Hampshire and Massachusetts, turned out for the all-day Maine Sci-Fi & Fantasy Nerd Fest.
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Maine Gardener: When you plant a tree or shrub, get to the root of the matter
Healthy root systems are key to growing a successful plant.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Low in fat, high in protein, tofu is delicious, too
These two recipes are reliable kitchen workhorses.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Mix and match chowder rules
As long as you’ve got the key components – the broth, the star, the chunk and the thickener – you can make chowder of any sort.
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Renowned Maine artist and author Ashley Bryan dies at 98
A former longtime resident of Little Cranberry Island, he wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was a prolific painter, illustrator, puppet-maker and stained-glass artist.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
OFF RADAR: ‘Just Saying … Selected Columns’
Tom Sadowski had a keen understanding of crazy even before Covid and sedition struck.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Southern pine beetles are not an immediate threat, the experts say, but they are a cause for concern
The invasive beetles have been spotted in Maine and could be a harbinger of other damaging bugs to come.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Down to Earth’ and ‘Winterland’
Science, suspense, folklore and delightfully charming characters from Betty Culley, and winter gardening from Blue Hill landscape designer Cathy Rees
Posted inBooks, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine education groups rally against challenges to books
The York School Committee is considering whether to grant an appeal from a local resident who asked to have a sex education book removed.