Mainers have been tipping generously, whether dining in, picking up takeout or ordering delivery – and that’s the right thing to do, experts and restaurant workers say.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: David Lebovitz to the rescue when peaches reach peak
A French tart – Moelleux aux fruits d’ete – is the landing point for some Maine peaches.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Vegan Kitchen
Vegan Kitchen: Exactly 45 years ago, Maine hosted a historic 2-week conference for vegetarians
Its ripple effects are still being felt, such as considerable changes in the American diet.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Spice is nice, especially when it’s local
A farm in Scarborough has just begun to sell ground sumac from local trees, a spice much used in cookery of the Levant.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: How to grow hydrangeas
These shrubs are showy, but also can be finicky. Choose wisely.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Market Basket will open Friday in Westbrook
The supermarket chain’s second location in Maine is expected to create about 320 new jobs.
Posted inBooks, Nation & World, News
Foreword of Michael Cohen’s book: Trump ‘wouldn’t mind if I was dead’
Michael Cohen’s memoir about President Trump will be released Sept. 8 by Skyhorse Publishing, which confirmed the news Thursday to The Associated Press.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow dance studio adapts with video recital at Skowhegan drive-in
The 165 dancers will showcase their talents in a pre-recorded video recital at the Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Bear and the Oxbow Island Gang’ and ‘A View to a Kilt’
A Maine island mystery for young readers, and the 13th release in a Scottish mystery series