In the time it took you to log on to Facebook and discover that your high-school friend forgot to put on deodorant that morning, you could have strengthened your core, dashed off a long overdue thank-you note and read the first few pages of that new time-management book. We, as a nation, are clearly conflicted […]

Rhodes scholar An inquisitive reader sent in the following question. “I was driving through Sabattus over the weekend and I saw a small sign. It stood out amongst all the political signs. It simply said “Frost Heaves.” My question for you, is Mr. Heaves a Republican, Democrat or Independent? Are you familiar with Mr. Heaves?” […]

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 […]

Sally Richards knows a thing or two about service. She worked as head waitress and was Jill-of-all-trades for 20-plus years at Bagels and Things restaurant in Auburn, where she brought a sunny personality, impeccable service and a familial presence to her job. So much so, in fact, that when her place of employment closed, customers […]

MECHANIC FALLS – There was a moment – I’m just going to go ahead and admit it – when I thought the screeching ladies in white were for real. Enraged about my frequent stories on the ghost of Route 26, the girls were out of their graves and coming to haul me off the hay […]

By now everyone’s heard of the man cave. But where’s a busy wife to get her respite? HomeGoods and Elaine Griffin, an interior designer and author of “Design Rule: the Professional Guide to Becoming Your Own Decorator,” recently introduced the concept of the “mom cave,” a place for women to rest and have to their […]

Reader tip “There is a man who does his morning exercises in the parking lot in front of Staples on Lisbon Street. This morning he was there at 8 a.m. I’m not sure how often he is there but I’ve seen him several times when I stop for my coffee before work. He seems quite […]