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Talk of the Town

Auburn cops moving to City Hall How convenient. Now you can pick up your fishing license and confess to that triple homicide all in one stop. Cop shop for rent Is it me? Or would an abandoned police station be a great singles pad? You got your interrogation room, your holding cells, your firing range. […]

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Scones make tea for two even more enjoyable

In 2001, I spent Thanksgiving with my future in-laws in Indiana. Aaron and I were engaged and planning a Jan. 19, 2002, wedding in Freeport. While there, my sister-in-law, Christa, threw me a bridal shower. I still remember sitting in her living room with my two adorable nieces helping me open presents. They were giddy […]

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Sights Unseen: Tardif home on Taylor Pond

Jose Leiva/Sun Journal For Paul and Theresa Tardif of Auburn, the building of their home on Taylor Pond — with the concept of bringing the outdoors inside — turned out to be the most fun project. “We really had a lot of fun building our home perched on rock ledge 120 feet above the pond,” […]

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Eats: Popular Norway restaurant is a taste of vegan

NORWAY — The Taste of Eden Vegan Cafe offers up some interestingly healthy and fabulous food — for vegans and non-vegans alike. Their recipes might just inspire you to start the New Year by eating a little healthier. The two owners of the cafe,which is located at 238 Main St., are Michael and Sonya Tardif. […]

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David Wisehart: Your Kindle Tour Guide

So, like millions of others, you got a Kindle for Christmas. It’s fancy. It’s sleek. Your only question: What the hell is a Kindle? Not to worry. There are people like David Wisehart out there who got a handle on this whole e-reader business back when you still thought “kindle” was a verb. A writer, […]

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Reporter Query: We want you to brag a little.

For this week’s query, we’d like you to brag a little. What is the most heroic thing you’ve ever done? Did you push a stranger out of the path of an oncoming bus? Stand up to a bully? Or was it something more emotional, like getting out of an abusive relationship? Boast about your acts […]