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Eats: Fuel restaurant

Cold weather and roasts or stews were made for each other. Pot roasts, boiled dinners, beef stew and chowders warm from the inside out and are relatively easy to make, since the ingredients slow cook together. But what if you’re tired of the same old one-pot, slow-cooked fare? There are options, like Fuel’s Braised Pork […]

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Grinder. Fergy. Italian. UFO. The legendary sandwiches of Lewiston-Auburn taste great, so matter how you slice it.

The Italian, Fergy, U.F.O. and grinder, served by each restaurant respectively, are all delicious and are each their own sandwich. The Fergy (Luiggi’s) and U.F.O. (Georgio’s) were both inventions of their respective eatery, while the Italian (Sam’s) and grinder (George’s) were introduced to the area from eateries to the south. For the history behind these […]

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Playing for free

LEWISTON — Standing beneath a row of Coors banners in a corner of the Irish Twins Pub, Jeff Kilton held his acoustic guitar against his chest and began strumming. He tensed as he faced the folks at the bar. He’d never sang the classic song for anyone before. He heaved a silent sigh, leaned forward […]

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Talk of the town

Those painted figures look alike To the good women of the Wal-Mart ladies room: I’m sorry I walked into your restroom Thursday night and interrupted your chat. I assure you it was an accident. Thank you for easing the tension by pointing and laughing maniacally at my unease. The streak ends The unfortunate mishap at […]

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Eats: Local Sandwich Legends

For a good many eateries in the Lewiston-Auburn area, the sandwich — or sub or Italian or whatever you like to call it — is more than just meat and cheese on bread. It’s what keeps customers coming back year after year. Chances are, if you’ve grown up or lived in the area for a […]

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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 Grille, Lewiston […]

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Tempted? Eight must-dos to save your marriage

By divorce360.com McClatchy-Tribune Information Services Anyone who has ever found themselves charmed by an attractive stranger (even while still madly in love with their partner) knows that monogamy is a choice. In fact, that is one of the things that makes it so special, you are choosing to stay true to the one you love, […]

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Playing for free

Some area open mic nights Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St., Lewiston Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Holly’s Own Deli, 84 Court St., Auburn Thursdays, 8 p.m. The Crazy 8, 187 Main St., Norway Second Friday of each month, 7:15 p.m., First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St., Auburn Third Friday of each month, 6 […]