Oldsmobile continues to wind down production with a strong lineup that includes its best-selling Alero sedan. For 2004, Alero provides midsize car buyers with sporty styling, precise handling, a smooth ride and spirited performance at a good value.For 2004, Oldsmobile backs its commitment to quality by giving Alero a five-year/60,000-mile warranty, the most extensive in […]

The Pontiac Grand Prix has a sleek, sculpted appearance devoid of body-side molding. Its flowing, curvaceous side panels extend up into pronounced rear fender shoulders, giving the car a more wedge-shaped profile.Inside, the fabrics and leather are richer and more contemporary, the analog gauges are larger with a sporty three-dimensional appearance, and the Head Up […]

Jeep enters 2004 with a new appearance and expands the Grand Cherokee model line. Timeless design is accentuated by a new grille, fascia and new fog lamp appearance, exhibiting an authentic Jeep character.The model line is expanded to five, including: Laredo, the new Special and Freedom Editions, and the Limited and Overland models. The top-of-the-line […]

By Donna Keene RousseauFreelance WriterIn 2003, Lewiston-Auburn’s Ramada Inn achieved “best of the best” status within the Ramada System as the recipient of the coveted Pinnacle Award.Pinnacle recognizes the top ten percent of Ramada properties that have reached the highest level of quality and service. Properties awarded the Pinnacle distinction have successfully combined location, facility […]

By Donna Keene RousseauFreelance WriterIn 1974 the construction for what is now known as the Ramada Inn was under way. Originally to be a Quality Inn under the ownership of the Chandler Brothers, the property’s layout included 120 guest rooms on two levels with an outdoor pool in the center courtyard, a dining room and […]

By Donna Keene RousseauFreelance WriterSitting in his upstairs office at the Ramada Inn, Gary Adams smiles as he recalls his first hotel and his mother, who taught him the essentials of hotel hospitality.“She was the manager at the Cumberland Club,” explains Adams. “I bought my first hotel with her in 1969.”The Northland Hotel was located […]

Mrs. Marie Rossiter is one of the new teachers for the 2003 year at Lewiston High School. She teaches eleventh grade English and has a passion for learning obtained when she was in elementary school.She grew up in Yonkers, New York where she decided she wanted to become a teacher at an early age. After […]

Last week I went around school and asked kids and adults about their New Year resolutions, I found many differences in age groups. Here are my results.When I asked the younger kids what their New Year resolutions were, they concentrated on their education. Some wanted to be able to read better, others wanted to get […]

I have experienced being in clay class for four semesters of my high school career. Sadly, when I received my schedule for this school year, I found that I wasn’t enrolled in a clay class. Now, I have an intermediate video class, which is located in the hallway that the art rooms are located in […]

I went around my school and asked people the question, “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?” Some people said that they would change their academic skills; others said they would change their athletic skills, but most told they would change something physical.Have you ever noticed how conscientious some people […]