Editor’s note: Applications for gun licenses have increased nationally and in Maine, with a growing interest by women contributing to the surge. Lewiston-based writer Jaime McLeod was among those who recently took a pistol safety class to learn more. Rain clung to my glasses in thick droplets and ran from my scalp down the back […]
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Selecting shrubs: Jody Goodwin sheds some light on the what, where and hows of planting — and offers up some favorites
Good morning. Happy Father’s Day to all you daddies, grandpas and other significant males in our children’s lives. You are very important to the munchkins around you. and we salute you for all you do on a daily basis. I couldn’t coach a sports team of any kind, and my husband says I don’t cut […]
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Nightlife
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 Film: We Have a Pope, 6 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, […]
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Award-winning chef combines gourmet and institutional dining
Chocolate tirimasu creation of Gary Davis food service director at Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center in Lewiston. When Gary Davis is not winning awards at local chocolate, chili and chowder contests, he is quietly, diligently working to change the perception of food served at nursing homes. The food service director at Russell Park Manor in […]
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Maine Patriot Guard Riders ‘standing for those who stood for us’
To anyone who attends a Maine military reunion or funeral, the men and women on the motorcycles are sometimes more numerous than stars or stripes. Limestone native Mike Edgecomb leads the 700-member Maine Patriot Guard Riders, which has no political platform, no dues, no meetings or even a requirement that you have a motorcycle. “The […]
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Gripes and gushes
Gushes I love the solar lights in cemeteries! — Anonymous I’m excited about the publicity “Barter Kings” (the A&E channel’s new series on bartering) is bringing to the trade system. Our people thrived on trade and still do. — Anonymous Biodegradable packing peanuts that double as pet toys. Fun for all. — Anonymous Gripes My […]
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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 Film: Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview, 6 and 8 p.m., Frontier, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., […]
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Face Time: ‘Redneck Olympics’ founder Harold Brooks bringing rodeo to Hebron
Harold Brooks is a contractor, business owner and a member of the board of directors for the Great Falls Balloon Festival, but lately he’s best known as the founder of the last year’s Redneck Olympics, a weekend-long bash that brought thousands to Hebron last August. After the United States Olympic Committee ordered him to stop […]