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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Apple watch may spot heart problem but more research needed
A mobile app uses the optical sensor on certain versions of the watch to analyze pulse rate data.
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Maine high school jazz fest red hot and cool
Forty high schools from across the state compete at South Portland High School.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson to return to TV after sexual misconduct investigation
Two shows had been put on hold.
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Fans honor Ginsburg’s birthday with exercise
At 86, the court’s oldest justice has become known for her workouts, which include push-ups and planking.
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Cafe serving Latin street food coming to Portland
Quiero Cafe, a restaurant in Saco, will open a location on Deering Avenue this spring.
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Po’ Boys & Pickles to open 2nd Portland location
The popular New Orleans-style sandwich shop plans to bring its Dirty Birds, Louisiana gumbo and thick shakes to the Portland peninsula this spring.
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Pianist from Cape Elizabeth wins a prize that ‘all young musicians dream of’
Henry Kramer is one of 5 recipients of the $25,000 Avery Fisher Career Grant.
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Panel rejects Maine bill to require labels for foods made with nanotechnology
Technologists and members of the Maine food industry cautioned that requiring such a label could make the state an exception in a country where no such labels exist.
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Mental health problems rise significantly among young Americans
Some psychologists are not surprised and blame social media.