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Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Outermark’ and ‘Warm Your Bones’
Jason Brown’s new powerful short-story collection, and recipies from Portland food writer and culinary instructor Vanessa Seder.
Dec. 27, 1975: Fire causes heavy damage to Marquis Radio & TV building in Hallowell yesterday, and drivers had to either splash through it or bust in Augusta
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Ignore the news, ignore the season. The garden can be lovely in winter
Rhododendron shrubs, and even the tiny viola, may surprise and delight you in winter.
The best books in 2024? These Mainers should know.
Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Richard Ford and Monica Wood are among those who shared their favorite books of the year.
Dec. 26, 1992: Are superintendents in Maine overpaid? Not by a long shot they say. Also, stores in central Maine are ready for swappers.
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Winslow volunteers serve up Christmas dinner, holiday company
Norman ‘Ziggy’ Lawrence started the annual Christmas Day event with his wife 16 years ago in Waterville.
South Parish Congregational Church in Augusta serves Christmas dinner
All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel.
Dec. 24, 1988: Generosity flies Augusta mom to son’s bedside in Nashville, and Maine programs offer little help to abused teenagers
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Organizations team up to offer free holiday lunch in Augusta
This is the first year Maine Arts Academy and Carver’s Driving Academy have teamed up for this holiday celebration.