A documentary on the History Channel suggests she was captured by the Japanese. Others say she died as a castaway.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fly-in is all the buzz in Cape Elizabeth
About 40 pilots drop in for a pancake breakfast at Spurwink Farm.
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Dine Out Maine: It’s not hard to eat your vegetables at Baharat
Even the pickles are standouts on the ‘stellar’ vegetable-centric Middle Eastern menu.
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Samphire, sea bean, glasswort – whatever you call it, it’s delicious
Forage for seaweed in a marsh near you, and then serve it up for dinner.
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Thompson’s Point burgeoning into city’s newest neighborhood
Already known its concerts, brewery and event space, the Fore River destination has a hotel and housing coming soon.
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Moxie festival opens with chugging contest, parade
The 35th annual event in Lisbon is the first since the death of its founder.
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Interactive ‘wall’ sculpture in Old Port park raises doubts, but wins city approval
Portland officials approve a temporary art installation with pieces the public can move around and transform.
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World-class Westbrook couple finishes 4th in wife carrying championship
Elliott and Giana Storey cover nearly the length of three football fields in one minute and 12.95 seconds in the grueling contest in Sonkajarvi, Finland.
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Funeral homes use dogs to ease loved ones’ grief
The animals appear to provide another layer of support, especially to families who have pets.
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Group says July Fourth transition to Clinton went well, but Winslow debt remains
After 26 years in Winslow, the two-day celebration found new life at the Clinton Fairgrounds, and organizers say they plan to address traffic problems for next year’s festivities.