Gushes: Love the cash-only “experiment” article in the newspaper. But believe it or not, a lot of people live that way their whole lives. I know loads of people who’ve never owned plastic and never will. — Anonymous Gripes: Wow, postage rates went up a penny! I’ve heard more complaints about that than I’ve heard […]
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Face Time: Ben Rifkin — Busy Greene native finding success in Colorado’s great outdoors
Ben Rifkin’s about to embark on an exciting new journey. When we first contacted him last week for this profile, he was the publisher of three of the nation’s most respected skiing publications — Ski Magazine, Skiing Magazine and Skiing Business. But tomorrow, he takes over as VP of marketing for the U.S. Pro Cycling […]
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Go and Do: Lewiston Drum Group — Finding contentment in the beat
The email from my editor was brief. It asked me if I would go to the Lewiston Drum Group at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Bates Street in Lewiston and write a first-person story about my experience. The press release attached to the email included a quote from Jessy Kendall, a facilitator for the group: […]
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Nightlife calendar
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 Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Schemengee’s Bar and Grille, Lewiston […]
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Nightlife Calendar
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 Karaoke, 8 p.m. to midnight, Schemengee’s Bar and Grille, Lewiston […]
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Sights Unseen — Buttoning up the house
Ever since people began building homes in Maine, the techniques used to stop cold air from coming in have evolved, from stuffing rags between the gaps to 100 percent “green” cellulose. Today, technology, specialized equipment and new products are being used to give homeowners ways to significantly cut their energy bills, according to Weatherize Northeast […]
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My inner girl is not happy (Where did I leave that purse?)
Contents of my man bag Wallet (in the zipped pocket in the main compartment) Smartphone (in its own pocket, with twist latch on front of bag) Superman Pez dispenser (main compartment) Reporter’s notebook (main compartment) Two pens, one pencil (main compartment) Screen wipe (outer zipped pocket) Flip camera (outer zippered pocket) Keys (main compartment) Racquetball […]
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Face Time: Andrea Bennett, Auburn’s singing bartender
AUBURN — Every Monday, Margaritas restaurant has a standing night of entertainment: “Karaoke with DJ Rob and singing bartender.” Andrea Bennett is that singing bartender. She’s worked at the restaurant since 1997. Bennett sings at least three times a night, and sometimes she’ll kick things off at 9 p.m. when they need kicking off. “I […]
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Talk of the town
You have to be taught to hate A woman driving a car plastered with hippie messages – peace, love, hugs not drugs, yada yada – had an absolute meltdown in Lewiston Tuesday when a young man had the audacity to walk across Ash Street in front of her. She went red in the face, screamed […]