SHAREcenter, a resource center that distributes school and educational supplies to schools and non-profit organizations in and near Lewiston-Auburn, is encouraging attendees and exhibitors of the B to B show to “Stuff the Bus” with school and office supplies.This year, the center is celebrating 15 years of non-profit service to about 25,000 needy children and […]
Specials
Welcome to the world of car care
The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), an organization dedicated to improving communication between the motorist and the automotive repair shop, believes regular maintenance checks can greatly improve safety and reduce the cost of car ownership. Most of the checks and services described below can be done at little or no cost. Best of all they are […]
Timing belt: Out of sight and mind
Remember when cars used to have at least several rubber belts under the hood? Called “fan” belts or drive belts, they’ve been replaced on most late model vehicles with a single,” serpentine” drive belt. Another belt under the hood of most cars is hidden under a cover at the front of the engine. It’s the […]
Medical emergencies on the road
A first aid kit is essential for any trip, whether it is a cross-country drive or a short flight. The American College of Emergency Physicians suggests preparing a traveler’s first aid kit to help you deal with common medical ailments that can happen while traveling. Stash items in a portable tote bag. For air travel, […]
Exhibitor List
Basse Cote-Nord Outfitters 236Belgrade Canoe & Kayak 318Central Maine Archery 306Clark Marine 101,103,105,107,109,200,202,204,206,208Dick’s Taxidermy 125Eastern Security Safe 314,316Fast Flight Archery 127Groove Tech Inc. 222Hamlin’s Marine 301,303,305,307,309,311,313,406,405,404,403,402,401,400Hanson Buck Attraction 126, 128, 130Hawgzilla Fishing 210Heidi Jo’s Jerky 215Kitchen Craft 322, 324Lady J Sportfishing Charters 122Little River Charters 308Magic Falls Rafting Company 120Maine Bass Federation 217Maine Country Log […]
World record Hanson buck coming to sportsmen’s show!
The small town of Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada has claimed for years that “New York is big, but this is Biggar!”Signs on various local establishments echo this saying as their claim to fame, but this farming community, west of Saskatoon, had never really enjoyed a true moment in the spotlight.That all changed on the morning of […]
Expert speakers and demonstrations
Friday, April 2 2 p.m. “Tips And Tactics For Lake Ontario Trophy Trout And Salmon” by Capt. Pat Thayer4 p.m. “Live Bait Fishing For Stripers On The Kennebec” by Capt. Sam Cassida6 p.m. “Hunting Big Woods Bucks” by Hal Blood Saturday, April 3 Noon “Turkey Hunting A-Z” by Chris Cobbett and Nate Fenderson of Top […]
Getting to the show
The Colisee (formerly the Central Maine Civic Center) is located at 190 Birch Street in Lewiston… From the Maine Turnpike (I-95) take Exit 13 and follow the signs to 196 West…turn right on East Avenue… left on Bartlett Street…then right on Birch Street to the facility.
Atlantic salmon gain Maine river
(NAPSI)-Here’s some encouraging news for anyone lured by the majesty of wild Atlantic salmon. A landmark conservation agreement has set the stage for restoration of Maine’s largest river and the only significant population of wild Atlantic salmon left in the U.S.The agreement, between PPL Corporation, the Atlantic Salmon Federation, the U.S. Department of the Interior […]
Six things a teen driver should never be without
By Rick ColsonThere are at least six things that every teen driver should always have in his or her vehicle, no matter what kind of vehicle it is. Most could save his or her life.Forty percent of teens will be involved in a motor vehicle accident in their first year of driving. Hundreds of thousands […]