First they broke the ice by playing the Bunny Game, which involved “stealing” a baby zucchini. When they introduced themselves, they were asked to state their favorite vegetable. When one 6-year-old offered up “banana,” it quickly morphed into “favorite fruit” instead. Next came a lesson about the vegetable du jour — which was, of course, […]

Good morning! The summer is flying by and daylily days are here. You can see their colors as you travel country roads. Here in Turner, the tiger lilies are also putting up their displays in ditches and round and about. I’m always amazed by nature’s ability to withstand what it does and by how ingeniously […]

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 Improv Workshop by James Grace of Improv Olympics West, 6 to 9 p.m., Lucid Stage, Portland Sunday Night Dance Party with […]

GEORGETOWN – Killer snails. Frolicking moose. Over-protective birds who fake a broken wing. The beach is a most interesting place, especially if you know where to look. To get more out of your next trip to the beach, we toured Reid State Park with Jocelyn Hubbell, interpretive specialist in the Maine Bureau of Parks and […]

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 […]

I’m standing in line at the grocery store and there are two people in front of me. I’m in no hurry. In one unsteady hand, I have a rectangle of paper painstakingly scissored from a flier. With it, I can get half off one four-pack of 9-Lives cat food if I buy another three packs. […]

Late July brings an abundance of crops from our garden. Bright green and yellow beans, the beginning of a prolific summer squash crop, new red potatoes and my favorite – dozens of heads of garlic ready to be dug, dried and savored during the next year. While most vegetables are planted in the spring, planting […]