The museum received a $250,000 grant to fund the new exhibits and renovations.
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Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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E.B. White’s 98-year-old poem is now a children’s book
E.B. White’s ‘Natura in Urbe’ is the basis of a new book called ‘The Duck Can’t Sleep,’ with art by Maine illustrator Melissa Sweet and a foreword by White’s granddaughter.
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Maine author lands on Obama’s summer reading list
The former president chose ‘The Things We Never Say’ by Elizabeth Strout, along with 10 other books. Strout’s ‘Anything is Possible’ was on Obama’s list for 2017.
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Portland writer Ron Currie revisits 1987 Jay paper strike in new novel
Ron Currie returns to Babs Dionne in thriller series sequel, ‘We Will See You Bleed.’
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Maine explained in 40 objects
A primer about the state’s people, history and culture can be found in the everyday things that make up Maine life.
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Our guide to 6 Maine children’s books aimed at getting kids outdoors
Board books and middle grade novels tell stories about wildlife, blueberries and garbology.
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Music, book, movie picks for de-stressing in the new year | Column
‘We all need a respite from the stress of 2025, and indulging in good music, books and movies is a must for our psyches in 2026,’ Amy Calder writes.
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An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
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Pick the winners in our 2023 Oscar Poll
Who do you think will take home the Academy Awards for best actor, best director, best picture?
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Wilton Blueberry Festival to be held this weekend
For the first time, the annual Wilton Blueberry Festival, to be held Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7, has been planned by an official town committee and a new events coordinator.