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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
With surfeit of sunflower seeds, farmer struck local oil
An Aroostook County farmer is pressing sunflower seed oil.
Homegrown: Colorfully painted home accents
Yarmouth designer Alison Bramhall says bright hues are an instant mood booster.
Nicole DeBarber’s illustrations personalize map of Maine farmers’ markets
The Steuben artist’s showcase of 20 Maine farmers markets will be displayed in Machias starting in late August.
Air travel the ‘fastest and cheapest way to fry the planet’
Before you step onto that plane, consider its environmental costs.
Bates professor tells story of Malaga Island, including its dark chapter of forced exodus
‘Re:past’ marries art, history and food with a one-day performance that pays tribute to the island’s early settlers.
Temple twins take home top student film prize in Waterville
Isabelle and Phoebe Rogers’ film ‘Searching for Spring’ won over judges at the 41st annual Maine Student Film & Video Festival, which is part of the Maine International Film Festival.
J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Being There’
The film is full of both holes and great comic scenes, most of which wouldn’t pass the wince test today, J.P. Devine writes.
Two Maine farms get USDA money to help launch new product lines
The grants go to farms in South China and Scarborough.
MIFF heads into final weekend in Waterville
A student film and video showcase, a Maine filmmaker forum and the closing night film and ceremony are in store before the Maine International Film Festival draws to a close.