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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Where do old hens go when they die?
Into the stockpot, where they make a particularly excellent soup.
Practicality, in life and craft, drives Maine’s most famous furniture maker
Christian Becksvoort’s new book speaks to the philosophy behind his work.
New year, new resolutions from food lovers
What are Mainers resolving to do on the subjects of food and drink in 2019? We asked a range of hobbyists and professionals.
Dine Out Maine: Standard Gastropub’s ingredients are local, and the barbecue is excellent
So a man walks into a gas station … and finds surprisingly good food.
Two Maine schoolgirls got Mills inauguration crowd fired up
The fifth-graders from Reiche Elementary School in Portland made headlines last week for their performance of ‘Girl on Fire.’
Building that houses Freeport tavern of ghostly fame goes on the market
Jameson Tavern, whose owners intend to stay if the building is sold, has a rich history of ghost sightings and interstate politics.
New dessert-only restaurant opens in Old Port
Gross Confection Bar will also serve cocktails and dessert wines.
Mystery Dinner Theater: Last Days or Radio set for Madison
Sleuths Mystery Entertainment will appear with an original murder mystery show.
Keri Kimura show to open Jan. 10
‘Potluck of Both World’ will be on view at The Harlow in Hallowell.