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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 […]
Talk of the Town
The horror From the autumn ATV files, I give you the Man Who Squats. I rode upon him while riding the trails along Route 26 in South Paris. He had parked his truck in the center of the trail and there he was, squatting next to the open door and taking care of business. Toilet […]
Road Trip: Amazing Maine
In my travels around Maine, I encounter people, places and things I consider truly amazing. In this trip, I want to share just a few of those finds so you too can know what a truly amazing state we live in. Some examples of Maine’s uniqueness before we begin our trip: Blueberries! Maine supplies 90 […]
Pulling off a great Thanksgiving meal: It’s work but worth it, readers say
We asked readers and you responded with a collective “yes” — and not simply by enjoying, as one reader wrote, “plenty of Manhattans.” Two weeks ago, the Sun Journal asked you to share how much time you spend on the Thanksgiving meal and suggest tips for minimizing the work and maximizing the enjoyment. Answers for […]
Thanksgiving leftover ideas from the queen of making more from less
Oh, the aftermath of Thanksgiving. Cluttered kitchen counters. Food everywhere. Every pot you own is dirty. But, that mess represents an exciting opportunity to save money, if you adopt the thinking of retired renown Tightwad Gazette author Amy Dacyczyn of Leeds. “Leftovers are fast food,” Dacyczyn said. “The ingredients are already cooked. You just have […]
Facetime: Don Goulet — Patriot, crime fighter and author
It might be easier to list what Don Goulet hasn’t done. In Vietnam, he was a combat soldier who faced gunfire, took shrapnel and came home with a pair of purple hearts. He was a border patrol officer and then an agent for the FBI, where he tailed the Mafia and went undercover to bust […]
Mystery Photo Contest
If you can identify where this photo was taken, contact us at [email protected] or call 689-2896 and leave a voicemail with your answer. Please leave your name and phone number. Correct entries will be eligible for a drawing for a $20 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card. bsection mystery photo contest entry for 11/22/09
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 Mike Doughty, 2 p.m., Bull Moose Music, Scarborough Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Umphrey’s McGee, […]
Cats trainable, say Maine experts, if you can get into the brain behind the mane
Think Fluffy can’t do what Fido can? Think again. Area specialists share their cat training stories and tips on how you can achieve success with your own fuzzy feline. Karen Campbell, a consulting pet behavior specialist in Portland, has taught cats to sit up on their hind legs to receive a treat (ultimately doing the […]