FOOD & DRINK

While Maine may not have the number of enormous creepy-crawly insects and critters that, say, a place like Arizona or even Australia has, every once in a while we do get some big bugs. A nature-loving Auburn woman shared some encounters she had with some mammoth moths. Rhyanna Larose is...

Hollywood actor Patrick Dempsey, known for his acting skills and dedicated health advocacy, generated excitement at the kickoff of the 2023 Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston. The actor's humorous countdown gave a unique and enjoyable start to the event, attracting the participants' attention. Dempsey expressed appreciation for the crowd's patience towards his amusing countdown, thanking them for their unwavering support for the event's promoted cause. Thus, marking a successful start to this year's Dempsey Challenge.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Winthrop.

NEEDHAM, Mass. — Tonight, a look at some of Ted’s (and Chronicle’s) favorite stops for corned beef hash, pancakes – even, yes, a grilled donut! From Bennington, Vt. (the Blue Benn) to Lewiston, Maine (Rolly’s) and many more in between, we’re digging into diner life.

When I was younger, I was lucky enough to have a whimsical forest trail directly in my backyard. I didn't realize then that it was an official sanctuary for birds and wildlife. Instead, thought of it as my own private haven. Now that I am older I speak about this...

LEWISTON, Maine — Every Thursday, Forest the Great Dane walks into the southern location of the Dempsey Center, ready to offer hours of cuddle therapy. He’s one of five so-called “Dempsey Dogs.”. "When people come into the Dempsey Center, they have a lot going on in their...

Last fall, WBOR station manager Mason Daugherty ’25 stumbled upon a number of old magazines—or more specifically, zines, a more counterculture, grassroots type of publication reserved for freer, more unfiltered media that might not be published elsewhere. Daugherty’s discovery spurred talks among station management about bringing back the zine, which has an extensive history at WBOR. A few weeks ago, the station published the fall 2023 edition of FlipYourShit, completing the zine’s revival.

Oct. 7 marks the date of Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village’s Harvest Festival, offering free admission and a variety of activities for the whole family. This end-of-season event featuring traditional pastimes takes place from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Freshly-picked apples from Shaker orchards will be offered for sale along...

The Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival is set to be held in Portland, Lewiston, and Rockland, Maine this weekend. The festival is inspired by 'Beautiful Blackbird', a book by celebrated Black author Ashley Bryan, and it focuses on Black children's literature.

If you love playing cornhole, there's a new place in the Lewiston Mall that you'll probably be calling your second home. Sliders Sports Pub is now open in the former location of Hibachi Super Buffet in the Lewiston Mall and has over 9000 square feet for cornhole, a bar, restaurant seating, and a menu full of delicious pub food.

PORTLAND, Maine — Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy had trouble remembering that one of his past girlfriends was from Lewiston, but it seems he'll remember the pizza he had at Monte's Fine Foods in Portland for quite some time. Portnoy recently came to Maine to film a series of...

With a new coach and state-of-the-art facility, Bowdoin’s club equestrian team is ready to get back in the saddle. The overhauls are part of the team’s efforts, spearheaded by Madison Nortz ’24, to revive the team following years of Covid-19 shutdowns and cancellations. “During Covid, we didn’t...

Nothing captures the essence of Bowdoin like a warm sunny day on the Quad. Students lounge on beach blankets shielding their screens from the sun as they attempt to get a reading done. Hammocks and slacklines anchored between two trees create mini coves in an open expanse of grass. Passersby engage in quick conversations with friends they have not gotten the chance to catch up with.

This piece represents the opinion of the Bowdoin Orient Editorial Board. At Bowdoin, art is everywhere. On most weekends, you’ll find an a capella concert, theater production or Bowdoin Film Society screening on the docket. Before the Maine winter sets in, visual arts students can be found painting landscapes on the quad. You can’t even rush from H-L Library to your class in Searles without passing the Bowdoin College Museum of Art (BCMA), which is bursting with both world-renowned exhibits and is a work of art in itself.

Last Thursday night, Portland’s State Theatre came alive—velvety bass slipped through the cracks of the drums as an enthusiastic crowd danced, bathed in a violet light. In name, this was Digable Planets’ 30th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the Brooklyn hip-hop trio’s release of their debut album, “Reachin’ (A New Refutation of Time and Space)” in 1993. Among the rhythms of the music and under State Theatre’s gilded arches, students from Associate Professor of Music Tracy McMullen’s popular History of Jazz class found a new classroom among the crowd.

It's the definition of the circle of life -- predator tracks prey, predator hunts prey, predator catches prey, predator eats prey. But, honestly, this exact incident may be one of the most respectful predators that has ever captured and flown with its prey. Bald Eagles in Maine. Although we've been...

I've had the pleasure of kayaking on many occasions in my life, and each time has been unforgettable. Rangeley lakes hold the top spot as my favorite place to rent a kayak and explore the waters, but I'm always eager to explore new locations. Fortunately, there's a rental spot very...

When movies were just minutes long and seeing them cost only a nickel, theaters often named themselves after the French word for jewel: bijou (early cinemas often resembled the luxurious inside of a jewel box). As films evolved, large, multiplex theaters became king, leaving many of these intimate theaters behind. But with the opening of Barry Mills Hall this year, Bowdoin has given life to a new, state-of-the-art theater: ‘the Jewel Box.’

The Pineland Public Reserved Lands walk was the perfect hike for a drizzle-kind-a-day. Our next hike will be led by Michael Fralich at Big Falls Preserve, the trailhead is at the end of Woodman Road in New Gloucester. FMI visit Maine Trail Finder Big Falls Preserve. Proper footwear and walking...

In almost every corner of Maine, you can find a unique and uncommon restaurant to visit. Whether its the decor, menu, or just some old-fashioned Maine charm, if you're looking for a fascinating restaurant, Vacationland has plenty. LoveFood recently put together a list of the most 'interesting' restaurants across the...