Honest, lucid and touching stories from a Bangor police officer, and a debut novel from Bruce Fleming
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
The Wrap: Lois’ closes Portland market; Vena’s closes for now but has plans to expand
Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
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Lucky Clark On Music: Paul Sullivan
Of pandemics and silver-linings trilogy: Blue Hill pianist is taking his “playing up a notch or two.”
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Fox News viewership slips post-election, prodded by Trump
With the president encouraging his followers to abandon Fox, the network’s viewership fell 32% from the two weeks before Election Day to the two weeks after it.
Posted inBooks, Life & Culture
Obama memoir sells a record 1.7 million copies in first week
The former president’s ‘A Promised Land’ sold more than 1.7 million copies in North America, roughly equal to the combined first-week sales of memoirs by his two immediate predecessors.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Beppe Modenese, creator of Milan fashion system, dies at 90
He was dubbed ‘Italy’s Prime Minister of Fashion’ by Women’s Wear Daily in 1983.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Tap Lines: New breweries push forward, others open second locations
Growler pours and outdoor seating have helped the state’s newest tasting rooms open as planned.
Posted inFood & Dining, Things to Do
Run & Eat: Sample several dumplings from BaoBao for a takeout treat
The Portland restaurant has online ordering and an easy curbside pickup system.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
The best bird for Thanksgiving 2020? We’ve got 2 words for you: Spatchcock and dry-brined
These techniques save time and oven energy.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
A different menu for a different Thanksgiving
Thanks to the pandemic, Mainers are ditching some Thanksgiving traditions this year, and introducing a range of new ones.