BRUNSWICK – All 14 of Dhiraj Murthy’s students have pages on Facebook, the popular social networking Web site that may have replaced the mini-refrigerator as the No. 1 necessity for 18- to 24-year-olds. For that reason Murthy, an associate professor of sociology at Bowdoin College, thought asking his students to give up Facebook for at […]

In honor of Earth Day, April 22, I decided to take a look at how I could be greener in my kitchen. In two new books, “Big Green Cookbook,’ by Jackie Newgent and “Cooking Green,” by Kate Heyhoe, I found some good ideas for reducing my carbon footprint (or “cookprint” as Heyhoe calls it). In […]

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 with DJ Mike C, 8 p.m. to […]

By T.S. Chamberland Staff Writer Folk singer and songwriter Bob McKillop is immersed in the Portland music scene. Playing in area bars, releasing his own CD and spending time with the songwriting elite in Portland, McKillop’s as much a fan of local music as he is a contributor. Currently president of the Maine Songwriters’ Association, […]

T. S. Chamberland Staff Writer Admit it. When you think “dining out” you don’t say to your honey, “Hey, let’s head over to the hospital and chow down.” But just maybe you should. That’s what I did last week, first to St. Mary’s and then to Central Maine Medical Center. (Check out that review next […]

T. S. Chamberland Staff Writer Bounce. Don’t fall. Bounce. Don’t fall. Bounce and swing. Step back and laugh uncontrollably. Staying on my feet was far harder than it looked. I’m quite sure two things were responsible for me not ending up on my keister the entire two minutes I was in the inflatable boxing ring […]

What: Rollodrome Where: 12 Riverside Drive, Auburn When: Thursday 7:30-10 p.m., theme is country and oldies, ages 20+; Friday 7:30-11 p.m., dance, 12+; Saturday 1:30-4 p.m., top 40, all ages; Saturday 7:30-10 p.m., top 40, all ages; Sunday 1:30-4 p.m., top 40, all ages; Sunday 7:30-10 p.m., top 40 & classics, all ages.  How much: […]

CHICAGO – Where are you right now? Lounging on an overstuffed couch with the newspaper and a cup of coffee? Sitting on a kitchen chair taking in the news online? Well, I hope you’re sitting down for this bit of news. (Or maybe you should stand.) Your chair is slowly killing you. Chair disease, as […]

BC-NXT-FLICKIT:MCT – lifestyle, entertainment (450 words) Flick it: Observe and Report,’ Hannah Montana: The Movie,’ Dragonball Evolution’ (NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR MCT NEWS SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION. To subscribe to What’s Next, see purchase information below.) (PHOTO) By Ethan Alter (MCT) “Observe and Report” Audiences that go into Seth Rogen’s new comedy expecting to see the same […]