No she’s not Nemo, but Judy Emch is in or around water almost as much as a fish. Mostly at the Lewiston YWCA. She teaches water rescue, first aid, life guarding and water safety. Coming up: An American Red Cross lifeguarding course starting at the end of this month. But her most fun class is […]

Charlie Sheen Is a heck of a guy and kind of a role model for some of us. But I refute the suggestion that I have a man crush on the dude. I like Charlie a lot, but only as a friend. Don’t tell him I said that. Be a hoot, don’t pollute In Lewiston, […]

There may have been a bigger line for Elvis, but not by much. Braving a blustery Sunday where snow skidded from squalls to flurries and back again, the first group of 400-plus supporters of “Chocolat,” Lewiston Middle School’s Second Annual Chocolate Competition and fundraiser, shivered in a frosty parking lot. At 12:45 p.m. b.c. (before […]

Winter brings a long layoff for gardeners — too long for some. There are only so many gardening catalogs to page through, only so many planting schemes to dream up. After a while, you just want to get your hands dirty. We have some suggestions. These gardening activities can be pursued even when the temperature […]

Since launching Disaster Game LLC in January 2008, Bill Ashland has created home and office versions of his what-would-you-do-if card game. If a flood overtook corporate headquarters. If a spouse lost their job. If romantic candlelight set your house aflame. It’s all about planning ahead. “(The Family Edition) actually has a warning on the cover, […]

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 Super Bowl Party, BBQ Beer Pong Tourney and DJ COOL V, Club Texas, Auburn Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, […]

It’s just two hours past lunch time but three hours until you go home, and you need some sort of an office pick-me-up. Sniffing Liquid Paper is not an option. Coffee is what you want: fruit of the bean, java, joe. Hot, dark and strong. You have time for a quick trip around the office, […]

Skin so soft When it’s not sliding off your face in sheets, that is. Apparently, a chemical similar to Ecstasy is being packaged and sold as bath salts. Kids are snorting the stuff to experience the fun of paranoia, suicidal tendencies and vivid hallucinations. To get to the bottom of this (I’m a journalist!) I […]