The annual event drew crowds of visitors to Maine’s most iconic lighthouses.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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6 things ‘The Paper’ and Portland Press Herald newsrooms have in common | Column
We’re not a bunch of novices like in the new ‘Office’ spinoff, but there are some undeniable similarities between our workplaces.
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Two Maine restaurants named to New York Times annual 50 Best List
One is in Deer Isle, the other in Rockland.
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New to Maine? Here are some tips for how to fit in | Column
A few dos and don’ts for residents from away who want to assimilate, from someone who knows.
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Fill your calendar with Maine’s can’t-miss events in 2025
Here’s your guide to getting tickets to some of Maine’s biggest events for the rest of the year.
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Maine’s black market for baby eels is spawning a crime-thriller subgenre
‘The Glass Eel’ is the latest of several books and TV shows to explore elver poaching.
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Making spring rolls isn’t as complicated as you’d think
Granted, Oun Lido’s chef Bounahcree Kim actually did the lion’s share of the work, when I tackled item no. 6 on my 2025 culinary bucket list.
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Cap off summer in Maine with these 9 movie events
Indoors or outside, there’s still time to catch great movies to keep your summer vibes going.
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Are Maine summers losing their magic? | Column
Heat waves, shark sightings, tickborne illnesses and poor air quality have taken the shine off what’s supposed to be our most glorious season.
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Hankering for Maine apples? Check out our sampling of orchards to pick your own.
Apple picking season is here, and orchards statewide grow many varieties.