December 2016 – Page 102 – The Portland Press Herald

Food, Restaurant reviews

Dine Out Maine: Big J’s gets Mainers fired up about fried chicken

by Andrew Ross December 25, 2016December 24, 2016

The restaurant at Thompson’s Point in Portland serves the breaded poultry with varying degrees of spicy heat.

Arts & Entertainment

The 10 best TV shows of 2016 (and how to watch them)

by Ellen Gray Tribune News Service December 25, 2016December 23, 2016

Some of the best television in a year full of excellence offers perspective on trying times.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Book review: Memorable character propels ‘The Private Life of Mrs Sharma’

by Marion Winik Tribune News Service December 25, 2016December 23, 2016

Ratika Kapur’s novel about an Indian housewife is clever and wise.

Arts & Entertainment, Life & Culture

Society Notebook: Generosity celebrated at the Portland Museum of Art

by Margaret Logan December 25, 2016December 23, 2016

News of a $5 million gift from Judy and Leonard Lauder excites members of the museum’s leadership circles at a holiday open house.

Forecaster Sports, The Forecaster

Local linemen named Gaziano Award semifinalists

by Michael Hoffer December 24, 2016December 24, 2016

Eight local football players have been named semifinalists for the Gaziano Award, given annually to the top offensive and defensive senior linemen in the state of Maine. On offense, Brunswick’s Sullivan Boyd, Cape Elizabeth’s Nathaniel Jordan, Falmouth’s Trey Fallon, Portland’s Dylan Wike and Scarborough’s Dakota Joy join Bonny Eagle’s Parker Gammon, Dirigo’s Bryce Whittemore, Orono’s […]

Cops & Courts, Maine, News

Woman robbed of presents on Christmas Eve in Portland

by Staff Report December 24, 2016December 24, 2016

Police say two armed men robbed her as she was putting gifts in her car on Riverside Street.

Life & Culture, Maine, News

PHOTOS: Maine’s faithful worship in holiday’s soft glow

by Photos by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer December 24, 2016December 24, 2016

ILLUMINATED BY FLICKERING CANDLELIGHT and serenaded by choirs and congregations singing hymns, Christians throughout Maine attended Christmas Eve church services Saturday evening. Most churches are also adding extra services Sunday as the holiday season hits its peak. This year, Christmas coincides with the eight-day Jewish celebration of Hanukkah, which began Saturday night.

Sports