Forever young The man was older, probably in his 80s, and he was two spots ahead of me in the checkout line. He fumbled with a checkbook with one hand while jamming a cell phone to his ear with the other. He wasn’t shy about using it, either. “Ha ha ha!” he bellowed into the […]

There’s a lot of beer in Maine, and a lot of people brewing it. Lewiston-Auburn has Baxter Brewing and Gritty McDuff’s, Bethel has the Shipyard Brew Haus, and Portland has many more. In fact, for adventurous drinkers, Maine-brewed refreshment can be found across the state from The Forks to Eliot to Bar Harbor . . […]

SOUTH PARIS —  Karen Montanaro grew up a dancer. As a young woman, she danced with the Ohio Ballet and the Darmstadt Opera Ballet in Germany before meeting master mime and Celebration Barn founder Tony Montanaro. For more than 10 years, the couple toured and taught internationally. Tony Montanaro died of cancer in 2002 at […]

Many Mainers are familiar with Moxie, that tart tonic that is so associated with our state that it was made the official soft drink in 2005. Its peculiar taste, simultaneously sweet and bitter, has made it both loved and reviled. It’s long history and local origins have made it a staple in Maine, and particularly […]

Good morning and happy Fourth of July weekend. I hope everybody has their flags up, their strawberry shortcake ready and something red, white and blue to wear. If you are reading this early on Sunday, you might want to travel out to Turner for the afternoon and evening and start your celebration early. The town […]

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 Open mic/blues jam hosted by The 501 Blues Band, 3 to 7 p.m., Tailgate Bar and Grill, Gray Sunday Night Dance […]