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 […]

Movie actresses know that growing old can be a career killer, as detrimental as forgetting your lines or appearing in a Pauly Shore film. In television, however, serious actresses can’t age fast enough. Female roles have become juicier in recent years, primarily on cable, but only for women of a certain age. Consider this year’s […]

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CHICAGO — Wash your hands. That’s a common mantra — and a worthy one — as the H1N1 flu continues to spread around the globe. But all the hand-washing in the world may not be a match for the germs and viruses lurking on household surfaces. “There is a big appreciation for influenza that you […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — You don’t have to leave your desk to watch the whales and dolphins play in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California. David Anderson has mounted seven cameras and built an underwater viewing pod on his 50-foot, high-tech, high-speed Catamaran and will take anyone along for a virtual ride at www.whalewatchingtv.com. Anderson, […]

Fires certainly should be put out as fast as they can. What happens when the fire department can’t find the hydrants when they are all rusty and blend in with the grass and hay? I believe the water department is in charge of painting these things. They look like s—? Maybe the firemen have a […]

Q: How can I get rid of the sticky feeling on my kitchen cabinets around the knobs and handles? A: Over the years, grease and dirt will build up on kitchen cabinets. This can be noticeable, especially around the handles and pulls, and is difficult, if not impossible, to remove. But it’s worth a try. […]

THE PROBLEM: Your child’s pal gets everything he asks for, and your child wants to know why you won’t pony up. How do you handle? PARENT ADVICE: “With a firm no! Is that too obvious?” -Amy Ritter Cowen “My kids have lobbied for everything from more American Girl dolls to new video game systems to […]

Dropping the eldest child off at college for the first time not easy. Saying farewell to the youngest considerably more challenging. So, how do we say goodbye in a way that best supports our children? Share your tangled emotions with your child. It’s OK for them to know that you have some sad thoughts but […]