With my a run-of-the mill cell phone, I’m surrounded on all sides by people with sparkly new, touch-pad-enhanced mobile telephonic powerhouses. They scan prices at the store with cool downloaded apps, comment on their friends’ Facebook statuses while waiting in line and get turn-by-turn directions with their built in GPS. I make calls, send clumsy […]

Among designers, retailers and homeowners, there’s little consensus on where home decor and design are headed except that the watchword will be “ease.” Whatever our personal style may look like — whether we embrace the past, with traditional furnishings and warm colors, or go sleek, functional and space-agey — a simple, beautiful space “is the […]

The year that was There were highs and lows, ups and downs, not to mention wet and dry. We had some fun times in 2009, didn’t we? No, seriously. Didn’t we? Surely there is something that stands out about the year beyond Tiger Woods and endless chatter about the public option? No? Well, there are […]

My gripes: • Drivers who put on their turning signal as they are turning. • I have to clean up dog poop from my lawn. I don’t have a dog. • Weather people on TV who stand in front of the long-range forecast. • People who spit on the ground, sidewalks and parking lots. • […]

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 […]

There’s a scene in the film “Meet the Parents” in which one of the characters, who has brought her boyfriend home to introduce him to her family, asks the poor chump how things are going. “Oh, great,” he tells her, “considering I desecrated your grandma’s remains, found out you were engaged and had your father […]

The holidays inspire people to bring out things they reserve for special occasions: the nice dishes, decorations and recipes recreated only for the holidays. “Adult” beverages are no different. The old standbys just don’t seem to cut it when the occasion is festive. You can do it in little ways: To kick up after-dinner coffee […]

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 […]

Regifting was a guilty secret until a 1995 episode of “Seinfeld” brought this fairly common practice out in the open. As frequently happened with Seinfeld oddities, regifting became a popular practice. In fact, the great-grandaughter-in-law of Manners Goddess Emily Post approves of regifting. “It’s okay as long as people’s feelings won’t be hurt,” Peggy Post […]