If you ever needed to dress like Big Bird — for whatever reason — chances are you went to Drapeau’s Costumes. Same for Santa suits and period theater costumes. That Star Trek convention you don’t talk about. And Halloween. Oh, so many Halloweens. Alas, soon no more. After more than 60 years of pantaloons […]
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L-A Metro Chamber hosts free trick or treating in downtown Lewiston and Auburn
LEWISTON — Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 27, when the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will host a Downtown Trick or Treat event with trolley rides between the two downtowns from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The chamber will hand out maps of participating businesses at Dufresne Plaza on Lisbon Street in Lewiston and […]
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How to trick-or-treat safely on Halloween
AUBURN — The Auburn Police Department on Sunday shared some tips to keep everyone safe this Halloween. The department advises children to trick or treat with a grown-up, visit houses that are well-lit, wear bright or reflective clothing, carry a flashlight, wait to eat treats until a trusted adult has said it’s safe and be […]
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Bliss Thru Shopping: Getting in the spirit
Good news: Halloween is Monday! Bad news: You probably have to work. Bag Lady and Shopping Siren feel your pain. Halloween is the best dress-up day of the year and the workplace is not usually conducive to dressing up. In that way. Ties or heels, yes. Gory clown makeup, no. (Really, no.) But an office […]
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The Buzz about Forage’s bagels; Taco Bell takes its time
The all-caps headline in Saveur Magazine this week raises the question: “Is one of America’s Best Bagels in … Lewiston, Maine?” and the story seems to answer with a firm YES. The glowing feature on Forage Market, which starts with the New York writer’s open skepticism when a friend recommended its bagels, has been in the […]
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Things that go bump in the night: A look at local ghost stories
While Darcie Rowell wouldn’t call herself a full-on believer in ghosts, she does believe alleged paranormal activity associated with hauntings and spirits isn’t outside the realm of possibility. That is because she and her family had a number of experiences they can’t explain since moving to their home on Paris Hill in South Paris about […]