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Food & Dining, Life & Culture, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: There’s something good – if occasionally off-kilter – going on at The Central

by Andrew Ross July 8, 2018July 9, 2018

The food is decent and eclectic, the friendly atmosphere is pure pleasure, and the soft tacos are a standout.

Life & Culture

Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko dies at 90

by KAREN MATTHEWS and ANDREW DALTON Associated Press July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

He was incredibly reclusive, turning down nearly all offers to do interviews, meet fans or appear at movie premieres.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Anthony Bourdain leaves bulk of $1.2 million estate to 11-year-old daughter

July 7, 2018July 7, 2018

The chef, TV host and author died last month of an apparent suicide.

Business, Life & Culture, Local & State, News

Auction will end an era of full hearts – and stomachs – at Ashley’s Restaurant in Arundel

by Gillian Graham July 7, 2018July 6, 2018

The hole-in-the-wall on Route 111 leaves a 25-year legacy of ‘good food, good friends and good times.’

Life & Culture

Church of England seeks revival in newer Christian congregations

by ROBERT STEVENS Associated Press July 6, 2018

The outreach effort leaders are launching signals an ‘end of the snobbishness’ the church has confined itself to, says a former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.

Business, Food, Local & State, Schools and Education

Learning by scooping: Gardiner students get sweet business lesson

by Jessica Lowell July 6, 2018July 11, 2018

A Gardiner Area High School class in how to start a business leads students to operate an ice cream stand at Waterfront Park.

Life & Culture, Local & State

Freeport artist aims to elevate and honor women given short shrift in history books

by Bob Keyes July 6, 2018July 5, 2018

Abigail Gray Swartz is launching a project that will use murals, statues and more in Portland and other cities to honor our nation’s female hidden figures.