Good morning! Let me start this morning by saying that I have had several dozen e-mails about leaves turning black, flowers buds rotting and other awful descriptions from gardeners. There is one answer, and one answer only to these conditions – too much rain. You aren’t doing anything wrong and unless you know a really […]

It is my opinion that when it comes to ice cream, any flavor works — providing the ice cream is good quality. After all, if the consistency and taste are lacking, what’s the point of eating it?  Cold Stone Creamery recently opened in Lewiston at Tim Horton’s on Lisbon Street, and get this — they […]

Nicholas (Nick), who was born in February 1994, is a friendly, engaging boy who has been in foster care since age 6. He has a great sense of humor and is outgoing when with adults. Willing to try new things, he belonged to a ski club last year and loved it. He also participated in […]

I was recently reminded that I’ve been in my house here on the New Meadows for five years now. Aptly named “The Cottage on Red-Wing Marsh,” this is the first home I’ve ever lived in alone, although with four daughters, two sons-in-law, five grandchildren, two grand-puppies and a sweetie, I’m seldom all by myself. On […]

Mick Jones talks about Foreigner’s Wal-Mart deal NEW YORK (AP) – Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants to get his band, Foreigner, in on the action. “To me, the most important thing is that the band regains […]

Home decorators who once would have dropped thousands of dollars on designer furniture are now, in a down economy, looking at inexpensive, self-assembly pieces from big-box stores as a jumping-off point for more custom designs. It’s part of a do-it-yourself craze that has many people in the age of computers feeling like they are “losing […]

Forget “richer or poorer” – when Americans marry, they’re decidedly looking for someone to show them the money. A recent survey by the Connecticut firm, Prince & Associates, showed that two-thirds of 1,134 people polled nationwide would marry an average-looking person they liked if they had money – and by money, they meant in the […]

A three season athlete during her high school career, serving as captain of Kents Hill School’s varsity soccer, hockey and softball teams her senior year, Maryke “Rake” Moreau is one of New England’s top student athletes, recognized chiefly for her academic success and defensive prowess on the soccer field. This five-foot, one-inch powerhouse is off […]

DETROIT — It might look like loose change to most kids, but to 13-year-old Justin Connally, pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters add up to major savings. He keeps big jars at his grandma’s house that they toss change into. His grandmother, Ann Connally, started the practice when Justin was a toddler. He began adding to […]

Night Life Some events require tickets or are subject to other limitations. If in doubt, we recommend you contact the venue. Night Life listings must be e-mailed to [email protected] and received no later than Thursday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Schemengee’s Bar and […]