This is the time of year that many of us have been waiting for, and more so after the long hot summer we’ve had. The air is crisp, apples and cider are ready, pumpkins are everywhere and the fragrance of fall leaves mingles with the pine needles on the forest floor to make a mix […]

is everywhere. When he’s not selling jewelry, coins or sports memorabilia, he’s at Fenway catching the Sox. Or at the Country Music Awards. Or at a concert, the Major League Baseball home run derby or in Boston to see the Celtics. Not to mention Facebook. The owner of Republic Jewelry in Auburn, Cunliffe is a […]

AUBURN — He wanted a red Corvette. He wanted a red Corvette. He wanted a red Corvette. Thinking it was going to make it so. Sure enough, it worked. Sort of. Two weeks later someone driving a red Corvette slammed into his garage. “You have to be careful,” said Sue Jordan. “You may get a new […]

Jager In Auburn, a thief was spotted fleeing Hannaford with two bottles of purloined Jagermeister. Tip to cops: just follow the trail of throw up. Jager is horrible stuff, that smells of Listerine and black licorice. It makes people clinically insane. Your suspect will likely be naked and trying to fly. Also, because he drinks […]

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 Yonder Mountain String Band, 8 p.m., Port City Music Hall, […]

My gripe is the way that school districts and municipalities perform their hiring processes. As someone who was recently job hunting, I have personal experience with their procedures. These school systems post their non-teaching jobs as if they were really seeking the most qualified candidates. They require the applicants to undertake a complicated and time consuming […]

How do some local restaurants deal with the issue of salt? We checked in with a few chefs. — Rolandeau’s: Roland Nadeau, owner and chef of the Auburn establishment, said he uses mostly Kosher or sea salt; very little iodized salt. “Both Kosher and sea salt are natural, and bring out more flavor with less […]

During its annual shutdown for maintenance, Sun Journal Photographer Russ Dillingham was allowed into areas of Mid-Maine Waste Action Corp. in Auburn that are considered too dangerous for access during normal operations.  The plant, constructed in 1992, is not the largest in the state, but is the newest — and it is among the most […]

With football season in full swing, many fans will head to bars for games, drinks and eats. Although most bar food is packed with fat, salt and calories, dietitians say these tips can help: Choose the right pizza crust. Go for thin crust over deep dish and especially the worst offender, cheese-stuffed crust. For toppings, […]