It’s a question that comes up frequently for interior designers: How do you create a stylish living space when a dog who sheds or a cat who scratches is part of the mix? “Many people are incorporating their pets into daily life,” designer Mallory Mathison says, yet they don’t want to sacrifice style. Designers are […]

Zack Pomerleau was just 4 years old when he started playing the drums. He was 14 when he formed his own musical group, the Zack Pomerleau Blues Band.  Now 16 — and an experienced performer who plays drums, guitar, piano and harmonica — he’s on his way to the International Blues Competition in Memphis with […]

Mystery Photo Contest entry for Oct. 18, 2009 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.

Celebrating before the game is as much a part of many sporting events as the sport itself. Part camping, part keg party, tailgating is a way to get the most out of an already fun time. Ask anyone who’s been to a Patriot’s game, a NASCAR race, Maineiac’s game or even a high school football […]

It starts long before that perfect parking place is found and the socializing begins. Days before in some cases. Like with anything, preparation is critical to success, and tailgating is no exception. The menu choices and, of course, the slicing, dicing and chopping of food — these are key to the enjoyment of a tailgate. […]

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 […]

The other day, I looked out my kitchen window and saw flashes of brilliant red, yellow and orange as the beautiful fall leaves fluttered down from the tall trees that line our driveway. With all of this beautiful fall weather, my 11-month-old daughter, Madeline, squeals with delight each time we put on her coat and […]

It’s one of those rags-to-retches tales. A 12-year-old boy creating his own Halloween fun house in the backyard, in his parents’ basement, anywhere he can find space to fill with ghouls and demons. Just a boy with old scraps and half-rotted pumpkins trying to scare the candy corn out of strangers. Over time, the props […]

Jill Tonoli’s been an operating room nurse off and on for 37 years. She’s been a calendar girl, and first mate on a Caribbean boat. She’s also beaten breast cancer twice. Tonoli is one of several survivors being honored next weekend on pink ice at the Lewiston Maineiacs’ “Pink in the Rink” game night Oct. […]

Everybody must get stoned In Lewiston Tuesday, police were called for a group of kids who were throwing rocks at themselves. Not at each other or at strangers, at themselves. The athletic agility necessary to hurl something at yourself with any sort of velocity is just staggering. No, really. Go outside and try it. And […]