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Dating tips: How to meet someone special
Dating? Here’s some advice on getting serious from the book “How to Survive Dating” (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $12.95), straight from people who’ve done it: The best place to meet a man is at a place you enjoy. I met my future husband at a car race. — Nicole Livezy, Pitman, N.J. I have […]
Healthy life choices for living to 100
Although most people think longevity is solely related to genes, it really depends on genes, attitude and lifestyle. Centenarians attribute their long lives to eating well, being optimistic and keeping busy. The Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, there will be 1.1 million people 100 years or older. Do you want to be one of […]
Minot woman makes it work in 153 square feet
MINOT — The Japanese have always been known for economy of space. Who doesn’t remember the indelible “Seinfeld” episode where Kramer accommodated his Asian guests at bedtime by tucking them into large dresser drawers – and closing them. While this may be an extreme example that fired up TV ratings, for years Japan has understood […]
Talk of the town
And you thought West Side Story was weenie In response to the words “hope” and “love” spray painted prettily near the old Cowan Mill, some local wit wrote: “Apparently Lewiston is now controlled by the Hope Love Gang. I pray there is not an all out war between them and the Dream and Possibilities Gang.” […]
Overnight souffle tastes yummy, especially with cracker crumb topping
A few months ago, we planned a small gathering of family and friends for Sunday brunch to celebrate our youngest daughter’s second birthday. My mother suggested I order quiche from one of her favorite places in Brunswick so I wouldn’t have to worry about cooking. While this sounded like a wonderful idea, it turned out […]
Nightlife, Dec. 12-18, 2010
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 […]
Go-go Christmas gadgets! Maine’s Gadget Concierge recommends getting that Xbox, but wait for the tablet
If you’ve been eyeing that new tablet computer or the latest e-reader, it’s probably best just to keep looking — until after Christmas anyway. “Dozens of tablets are going to be coming out in the first part of the year,” according to Scott Tharler, a.k.a. The Gadget Concierge and Maine native who has a national […]
Go and Do: Taking a creative turn at the wheel
AUBURN — Lindsey Tomlinson-Peck’s pottery studio contains many of the usual objects for making ceramics: tables and tools, wheels, drying racks and slabs of raw clay. But what strikes the visitor to The Mudroom Pottery Studio, located in the Great Falls School building, are the sort of objects being produced here. On the many racks […]