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 Ellis Paul with Peyton Tochterman , 7:30 p.m., One Longfellow […]
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Talk of the town
Second coming All over Lewiston, like some kind of prophecy on pretty pink paper, “Vote Christ” signs were everywhere, uncrowded by rival signage. For weeks, I thought this was a sign that the Day of Judgment was upon us, and I’ve been cleaning up my act accordingly. Come to find out, it’s just stupid election […]
Sights Unseen: Lewiston’s Lisbon Street
Timing and location are key, and now is the time for John Grenier. “I feel like Lisbon Street is right on the verge of turning around and I want to be a part of it,” said Grenier, the owner of Rainbow Bicycle & Fitness in Auburn. Grenier closed on the former Drapeau’s Costume shop downtown […]
Face Time: Carolyn Hricko — A good fall for a long ride
As she describes it, the timing was meant to be. “I had been living in Montana, my seasonal job ended, my lease was up and my boyfriend left for a year abroad,” said Carolyn Hricko. “Why not go on an adventure with some girls I really like?” The Minot native shoved off from Seaside, Ore., […]
Eats: Niky’s Greek Restaurant — Relocated and reborn . . . and still authentic
“We definitely added more Greek items,” says Niky Karamousadakis, about the new menu at her restaurant — simply named Niky’s — at 29 Lisbon St. in Lewiston. Having recently reopened in the new location, she said, “I wanted my main concept to be authentic Greek.” You may find yourself making numerous visits to Niky’s Restaurant […]
Promises made, promises kept — Five writers talk about the challenges and profound rewards of an unbroken promise
Let’s face it. A good many of the promises we make – to ourselves or to another – we break. Worse, we break them without compunction. We promise to kick the smoking habit for the New Year, but come March we’re still sucking down a pack a day. We promise to do more with our […]
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 […]
Face Time: Making sure every child, teen has a Christmas
Since 1979, Connie Allen has run the Oxford Hills nonprofit Rightstart, which helps local youth through book swaps, tutoring, winter clothing and its two Christmas programs, Christmas for Kids and Christmas for Teens. Allen, the group’s president, works with dozens of volunteers and a dedicated board of directors each December to ensure that Oxford Hills […]
Talk of the town
Stocking stuffers I know where you are right now. You’re at a Rite Aid, a 7-Eleven or a corner gas station, looking for last minute gifts with all the terrified determination of a contestant on Fear Factor. You’ve become so desperate to finish your shopping, inane objects are starting to look like viable gifts. Do […]