The Cape Elizabeth restaurant, which has served Mainers for five decades, is changing its name to Bird Dog Roadhouse.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
U.S.-born panda cub Bao Bao bound for China
The 200-pound female – whose name means ‘precious treasure’ – will fly first class to Chengdu.
Charles Bartlett, matchmaker to JFK and Jackie, dies at 95
He also won a Pulitzer as a political reporter and spent another 50 years as a syndicated columnist.
Augusta’s Colonial Theatre faces high hurdles for $8.5 million renovation, expansion
A lack of parking, the downtown location and donor fatigue are all barriers backers think they can overcome.
West Gardiner man tweaks app to help fishing community
Fish Maine 2017, developed by Ron Cote, adds functions and is now free, thanks to advertising.
Staying involved in community important for Augusta’s aging population
Communities that address social inclusion of young and old together thrive the best, writes Bob MacDougall.
Portland’s classical music station WBACH goes off the air
Owner Binnie Media isn’t saying why the switch to country music was made.
City dog park celebrated in Augusta
Barking, racing and sledding brought out droves of attendees to Winter Fun Day at Mill Park.
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall charts its own path
Backers of the historic theater have taken deliberate steps to fund and renovate a 400-seat performance space on the third floor.
Waterville, Rockland show gains that historic theaters can bring
These examples, backed up by national trends, provide a compelling map for supporters of Augusta’s Colonial Theatre to follow.