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 Thursday. Tonight Bowdoin College Meddiebempsters Holiday performance, 7:30 p.m., Gelato Fiasco, Brunswick Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus […]
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Face Time: Dan Sansoucy — Father, Phish fanatic and friend to homeless youth
Working with homeless youths in the Lewiston-Auburn area through two outreach programs, Dan Sansoucy sees more than most residents are even aware of. Organizations like Volunteers of America, Hope Haven Gospel Mission, New Beginnings shelter, St. Martin de Porres and Catholic Charities are helping homeless young people whenever possible, and Sansoucy believes that the more […]
Hooked on the Red Claws
Driving into Portland, one needed only to follow the spotlight scanning the night’s sky to know something big was happening. Was it a call to caped crusaders for help? An attempt at finding alien life? Nearing the source of the swaying beam of light, the truth revealed itself: It was home opening night for Maine’s […]
Night Life
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 Thursday. Tonight Sunday Night Dance Party with Steve Colella, 8 p.m., Mixers, Sabattus Stephen Kellogg and The Sixers, 7 p.m., Port City Music […]
20 of this holiday’s season’s hottest (affordable) toys
If you’ve got a child on your list this year, undoubtedly you are wondering two things: What are the hot new toys? Which ones can I afford? The good news, says Jonathan Samet, co-publisher of The Toy Insider, a 4-year-old consumer toy guide, is that this year there will be plenty of great new toys […]
A Family for ME Seeking adoption are three siblings and Tony
Three siblings hope to be placed in the same home. Noel, the oldest, was born in December of 1997. She loves to dance, especially while listening to her favorite group, the Jonas Brothers. She does well in school, enjoys cooking and is friendly and helpful. She enjoys dressing up and presenting herself appropriately. She would […]
Talk of the Town
Tiger Woods You know you’re big when simply slamming into a tree in front of your house will cause news crews around the world to launch new satellites into space so they can dedicate more time and manpower to covering the potentially life-changing incident. But frankly, I’m not completely sold on these charges of infidelity. […]
Too much self-sacrifice hurts relationships
Do you realize that over-giving can hurt your relationships with family and friends? Doing too much for others can certainly wear you down. But, it can also weaken the bonding process between two people. The give-and-take between two people creates mutual respect. It strengthens the relationship. “I counsel men and women who are chronic people […]
Eat/In the Kitchen: Marco’s — The season of bruschetta, and a year-round favorite (chicken cacciatore!)
In the old country, it is the season for bruschetta (pronounced brus-ketta in Italian). It is in November and December that olives are taken to the local mill for pressing, and growers often take some bread with them. According to “The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink” by John Mariani, there is usually a small […]
Face Time: Steve Galvin — From ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ to community TV, via roller derby
After working with TV stations in Massachusetts and Maine, Steve Galvin now serves as station manager for Norway-Paris Community Television. Galvin also formerly worked as a motorcycle instructor and performed in a group dubbed “the best mediocre band in Maine.” In his spare time, he volunteers for local organizations and takes in the theater or […]