A funny thing happened when we asked readers for their vacation horror stories. The first few respondents became – how shall we put this? – strangely indignant. “All my vacations have been perfect,” wrote one. “You must be kidding,” declared another. “I don’t do vacations based on a brochure,” sniffed a third. The implication being […]
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Blues at Guthries
On Friday, Jan. 4, the will bring their brand of toe-tapping, swinging blues to She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston. Band mates are Tom O’Connell on vocals and harmonica, Stefan Iris on guitar, Gerry Byrne on upright bass and Rusty Becket on drums. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the restaurant at 115 Middle […]
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Road Trip: Newry — Prime conditions for a trip to this more-than-a-ski-town town
Newry is a small town in northwestern Maine, in Oxford County, population 329 as of the 2010 Census. While it is best known these days — particularly in winter — for its Sunday River Ski Resort, it has other notable features and some interesting history. The town’s name ultimately came from the settlers who originated […]
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Face Time: Rich Oberg — connecting veterans with services
Former Navy submariner Rich Oberg has become an advocate for local veterans as a leader in the Maine Military and Community Network. In recent months, he has helped organize several events aimed at connecting veterans with people who can help them go to college, get health care, receive counseling and find a place to live. […]
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Big leaps: Inspiration and blind faith lead to love, better jobs, greater happiness
Turning a dive into a dream. Planning a one-way trip to Alaska. Marrying a girl you’ve seen 17 times. Big leaps, all. Readers share stories about the time they took a chance, a big one, and how they came out the other side. (Spoiler alert: Every one of them says it was worth it.) Lobster […]
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Night life calendar for the week of December 30
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 Monday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Open Mic Blues Jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, […]
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Antigoni’s Pizza: Turner transplant gets warm Lewiston welcome
I shijshem . . . . . . means “delicious” in Albanian, and is one of the many ways to describe the offerings at the new Antigoni’s Pizza in Lewiston across from Marden’s. At Antigoni’s, named for restaurateur Antigoni Papagjika, “we take pride in our pizza.” It’s “something we do from scratch, starting with the […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: 2013, we await your awesomeness
Shopping Siren has given up on organizing her basement. Though splurging is, apparently, a resolution she has no problem keeping. Maybe 2013 should return to the Year of Saving. When it comes to Bag Lady’s resolutions, she is just hanging her head and hoping you look away. It’s been an up and down year, […]
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Best Christmas gift ever: rescue, hope, love
It was the fall of 1969 when my mother finally found the courage to escape the terrorizing and horror of living with my father. After 17 years of marriage, twice being nearly beaten to death and watching helplessly as he beat and tossed her three little girls around, she had a job, a plan, and […]