The annual country fair, which kicks off its 41st year this weekend, received upgrades from solar power to a recontoured amphitheater.
Lifestyle
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Two-person photography exhibit on view through October in Skowhegan
“Ways Of Seeing” to feature works by John Harlow, Julie Searls.
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Big fans of tiny homes turn out in Augusta
At Monday’s public hearing, enthusiasm was tempered by those that question how the structures, mostly built on trailers, can be considered permanent dwellings.
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Stephen King’s ‘It’ stomps ‘mother!’ at box office
‘It’ is now the highest grossing September release ever.
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How to find a CSA that’s right for you
The farmers in Maine who produce winter CSAs are a widely varied group, and as a result, they tend to come up with some surprising and innovative ‘crops.’
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Maine farms make CSA shares a year-round endeavor
Winter Community Supported Agriculture shares are increasingly popular with young farmers who are pushing the boundaries of four-season agriculture.
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Tintypes portraits will take you back to days of old
Cole Caswell will take a tintype portrait of you in your 21st-century clothes at the Common Ground Fair.
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Propagating native seeds turns out to be harder than you might think
Mother Nature has all sorts of tricks up her sleeve to keep you guessing how to make them sprout.
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Try fermenting your herbs before winter arrives
The ingredient list is short, the prep is simple and the ferment is short while the shelf-life is long.
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Climate refugees could see safety in Maine
And how can we prepare for migration triggered by extreme weather.