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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Legislators’ social media naivetė shows in Zuckerberg hearings
Facebook’s CEO fields some softball questions from members of Congress who are pressed for time – and pushing old age.
Three accusers confront Cosby; one calls him a ‘serial rapist’
Bill Cosby’s lawyers call for a mistrial as prosecutors work to show that the comedian was one of Hollywood’s biggest predators.
Squirrels really aren’t so nutty, researcher deduces
A Maine native probes the rodents’ decision-making process for her Ph.D. dissertation.
Feature obituary: Robert Thomas, Edgecomb artist inspired by Maine landscapes, time spent in Beirut
Mr. Thomas worked as a media relations specialist before turning to painting after moving to Maine in 2003.
Chef to open pop-up barbecue restaurant in Woodfords Corner
While he waits for renovations at his planned East End spot, Jonny St. Laurent will make use of the former Abilene
Lucky Clark On Music: Max Ater
Award-winning pop singer and Mainer to perform at Johnson Hall.
Quinoa-Stuffed Tomatoes make a gorgeous, healthy dish
These tomatoes can be made in advance, so they are equally brilliant for both company dinners and weeknight family suppers.
Spaghetti squash with goat cheese makes a great pasta alternative
Microwaving the squash for a couple of minutes is advised to soften up its thick skin for cutting.
Serve baked chicken thighs with lemon pickles for a salty, acidic crunch
Once cured, there’s nothing left to do but rinse off your lemon pickles and decide which of a whole range of dishes they should glorify.