Oetzi the Iceman, discovered frozen in the Italian alps, had just eaten the fat and meat of an ibex, a deer and some whole wheat seeds before he died.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Space Gallery receives $100,000 from the Warhol Foundation
It is the latest in series of recent gifts the foundation has made to the nonprofit arts organization in Portland.
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Readfield Festival to celebrate ‘fun all over town’
The inaugural fete is set for Aug. 11, and organizers hope to run it every other year, alternating with Readfield Heritage Days.
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The Wrap: Take the Rocky Road less traveled at ice cream test kitchen
Rococo Ice Cream’s new location in Wells is offering funky flavors like Cucumber Watermelon and Spinach Strawberry Balsamic sorbet.
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Solid recipes and solid writing make ‘Repertoire’ a useful and appealing cookbook
The Candy Pork was a standout.
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From fish to farm to table: Busy chef has a bold new project
Chef Cara Stadler’s new aquaponic greenhouse is shooting up fast, and may be growing vegetables for her three restaurants by this fall.
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Evo chef Matt Ginn wins ‘Chopped’ episode, $10,000
The episode showcasing mushrooms aired on Tuesday night.
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Purchase of painting by Jackson Pollock ‘a real coup’ for Colby museum
The Waterville college’s acquisition, the only significant piece by the renowned artist in Maine, is expected to be a major attraction.
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Nicole Maines, who played big role in fight for transgender rights, will star in vampire flick
In the indie film ‘Bit,’ she plays a transgender teenager trying to fit in with feminist vampires.
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Four guys hope to see Ellen after 48-state tour in Maine-bought limo
They hope to connect with strangers the way DeGeneres does and figured they couldn’t get on her show with just an ordinary vehicle.