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Public art is popping up everywhere in effort to bring people together

by Bob Keyes November 7, 2021November 10, 2021

From bus shelters to commercial buildings, many projects are in the works that are changing the look of towns around Maine.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Laid low? Feeling sneezy, sniffly and scratchy? Sip this

by Christine Burns Rudalevige November 7, 2021November 8, 2021

A ‘killer’ broth to cure (okay assuage) the common cold.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: Tackle invasive plants now, as they are easy to spot

by Tom Atwell November 7, 2021November 8, 2021

The never-ending job: Tips on removing honeysuckle, multiflora (and sadly many more) from your garden.

Arts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Local & State

For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions

by Jessica Lowell November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News

Brazilian singer who was Latin Grammy winner dies in plane crash

by MAURICIO SAVARESE Associated Press November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Marília Mendonça, 26, one of Brazil’s most popular singers, was on her way to a concert.

Arts & Entertainment, Local & State

Portland Museum of Art seeks young artists combatting climate change

by Bob Keyes November 4, 2021November 8, 2021

The museum will give out cash awards to artists ages 14-22 who make work that relates to the climate crisis.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World

Royal jewels, Kobe Bryant’s sneakers set for Geneva auction

by Associated Press November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Among the items going under the hammer in the lakeside Swiss city will be a diamond bracelet that once belonged to France’s Marie Antoinette.

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J.P. Devine: Larry David’s ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ returns

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021

Larry is back. Not Larry Fine of the Three Stooges, but Larry David of “Seinfeld” fame, with his 11th season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Are we happy? We’ve waited a long time for this, right? And while we waited, the sky fell in on us with a virus out of China, one that Marco Polo […]