Lauren Zito loves darkness. The creator of the vampire chronicle “The Weakness,” she spends most of her days in the world of the undead, a place where things rattle and moan and feed in the dark. Light is not a friend to the creatures she has invented. When the northern half of the world tilts […]
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Spanx. Ugg-ly boots. Oversized bags. Butt slogans. Fashion through the decade
In terms of fashion, we’ve come — and gone — a long way in 10 years. Of course, lots of our fashion looks were resurrected from decades’ past, but the first decade of the millennium likely will be remembered for a few certain unfortunate looks. Let’s start this recap of the decade’s fashions with the […]
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Talk of the town
Christmas music, police scanner-style On Christmas morning, a woman in Lewiston scooped up all of the presents beneath the tree and chucked them out into the street. Police were called and, while I wasn’t there to see how it unfolded, I think it’s safe to assume it went like this: Officer 1: “Ma’am, we really […]
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A Family for ME Seeking adoption are Natasha and Donovan
Natasha is a polite, engaging teen born in March 1995. Like most girls her age, her interests include shopping, music, clothes and reading the “Twilight” series. Easygoing by nature, she likes many types of music, from country to hip-hop to dance music. She enjoys watching chick flicks, action adventures and other movie genres. She strives […]
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Face Time: Jeff Guay — Maineiacs coach looking forward to his next Cup run …. and his next Metallica concert.
Jeff Guay knows a thing or two about hockey. Like so many in this area, he grew up eating, sleeping and breathing little else besides hockey. For eight years he played the sport in high school and on a team similar to the Maineiacs, all the while getting to know the ins and outs of […]
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Eats: In the kitchen: Rockin’ roll — Eclectic Nomad’s Mount Blue Egg Roll is a simple, blue cheese delight
Mt. Blue egg rolls 8 servings Ingredients: Egg rolls: 1 package egg roll wrappers 4 cups of canola oil (for deep-frying) 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast 1 large Spanish onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups kale, de-stemmed and chopped 2 pears, cored and chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup crumbled blue […]
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The drop: Sidecar Radio
It’s OK to get excited about local music. Really, it is. Especially when the music comes from a band like Sidecar Radio. Their latest CD, “Dreadnought Cosmonaut,” has been playing in my car for weeks. The six-song EP is full of catchy grooves that stick in your head for days, and you’ll love every second […]
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Face Time: Amber Auger — Wanting to make a difference one tooth at a time
See that smile in the photo? Those pearly white, freshly pam… well, those teeth are no accident. Amber Auger loves and takes care of her teeth. She plans on doing the same for you. The Lewiston High School 2007 grad is currently a junior at the University of New Haven in Connecticut studying to be […]
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Road Trip: Whether from on high, by the lake, behind the slot or in the buff, ring in the new year Maine-style!
Happy New Year! OK, we’re a little early, but the new year is only days away. There are as many ways to usher it in as there are people. What’s best depends on your personality. If you’re the gregarious type, you’ll most likely want to celebrate with a crowd of people around you making lots […]