The age-old question, “What’s the greatest invention of all time?” has been debated for many years without any kind of consensus, so there’s probably not a perfect answer. Rather, let’s select the five greatest inventions of all time. First, though, let’s establish some criteria: 1. The number of people who use it or benefit from […]

Cornelius Linnehan of Lewiston was struck by the Bath car near Chestnut Street crossing Saturday evening at about 6 o’clock and knocked down. The force of the blow partially stunned Mr. Linnehan who when he got up appeared dazed and in his effort to escape further collision with the car lost his bearing and instead […]

Good morning. I have been awoken every day for the past two weeks by bird song. If you have to get up, at least that is one of the loveliest ways of doing it. The rosy grosbeaks have been warbling up a storm as have the goldfinches and the myriad other little dudes flying about.I […]

DEAR ABBY: Lately when I’m upset about something, I have been snapping my wrists with rubber bands. It seemed harmless at first, better than cutting, right? But I have noticed that now I have red lines that never go away and the welts take longer to disappear, and I’m constantly having to cover them up.I’m […]

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 33; Brooke Shields, 44; Lea Thompson, 48; Sharon Gless, 66Happy Birthday: Don’t give in to ultimatums or demands. Added responsibilities will hold you back or stop you from following your own dreams. Balance your personal and professional lives. This is a year of completion. Action will speak volumes […]

MECHANIC FALLS – Sunday, June 7, the ninth annual Dick Curless Memorial Scholarship Show will be held at the Silver Spur. Entertainment, starting at 1 p.m., will be provided by country artists Denny Breau, Frank Coffin, Tommy Thompson, Bonnie Rairdon, Slim Andrews, Bob Elston, Ken Wentworth, Bill Giasson, J D Foster, Louie Gilbert, Burt Hopler, […]

The Distributors will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Shooter’s, 347 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Members of the group, from left, are Dan Johnson, vocals and bass; Jody Demers, drums and percussion; and Ken Goodman, guitars and vocals. For more information, call 376-3042.

The members of the Imperial Scotch Concert Company which will appear in City Hall tonight under the auspices of Clan Campbell, No. 26, Order Scottish Clan, arrived here last evening from Berlin N. H., and during their stay in Lewiston will be the guest of A. L. Couper of Pine Street.The company includes J. M. […]

L.L. Bean’s 28th annual PaddleSports Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, will feature a free oceanside cookout, free boat testing with hundreds of kayaks and canoes and the chance to speak with industry vendors and experts. Kapanya Kitabe of East African Outdoor Adventures will give a photo presentation on his journey to the top of […]

Everybody’s had a summer job they’ll never forget.What’s yours? We’d love to know for a story we’re doing for an upcoming issue.Write to Tammy at [email protected] or leave a message at 689-2947.