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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
After weeks of unusually dry conditions, forecast offers a spell of relief
Parts of the state are enduring dry or drought conditions for the third straight year, but Thursday’s rain and more in the weeks ahead may prevent problems such as wells running dry.
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Sewage spill casts doubt on Peaks to Portland Swim, a summer staple
Organizers for the event Saturday are optimistic tests will show that competitors face no danger.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
McCartney returns to Cavern for surprise gig
The former Beatle plays an unscheduled concert in the Liverpool club where it all began.
Posted inFood, Local & State
Annual Kneading Conference brings together community of passionate farmers, bakers
The conference, which features workshops and demonstrations, highlights the growing community push for local products.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine celebrity chef, husband to accept penalties over charges of writing nearly $20,000 in bad checks
Thomas Bard is expected to serve 48 hours in jail and plead to a misdemeanor rather than a felony, and Shannon Bard will perform community service and is likely to see her case dismissed.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Theater review: Opera Maine doesn’t need frills for a thrilling ‘Figaro’
The production of Mozart’s opera will be repeated Friday at Merrill Auditorium.
Posted inLifestyle, Maine Authors
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Stranded’ and ‘Lakewood Theatre’
Maine authors give us an award-winning historical novel and the history of Madison’s summer theater.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Two valuable paintings by noted marine artist stolen from Brunswick business
The paintings by Vern Broe, which were stolen in May, are worth more than $10,000, police say.
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Maker of Necco wafers, Sweethearts candies abruptly shuts down
New England Confectionery Co. was the country’s oldest continuously operating candy company.