Stepping into Affordable Eyes on Center Street in Auburn is like going on a shopping trip with an old friend. Proprietor Bill Nadeau believes that it is very important that his customers feel comfortable with the process of purchasing eyeglasses and at Affordable Eyes they do. Nadeau began his career in eye care more than […]

From the minute you enter Sherm Arnold’s Flooring and Kitchen Design Center, there’s a friendly atmosphere that you find only at a family-run business. There is a lot of conversation and good-natured kidding going on, but it’s all business when it comes to talking about home remodeling and renovations. Denis Lebel, owner and self-proclaimed “jack-of-all-trades,” […]

It may seem quiet through much of the winter and spring months at The Theater At Monmouth, as loyal patrons near and far eagerly await a summer’s worth of great, professional theater. Actually, there’s a whole lot happening in the off-season as Producing Director David Greenham and members of the artistic staff assemble the summer […]

The Health Club & Spa has been in business for over 35 years and has been under new ownership for the past four and a half years. Many renovations have taken place and more are expected. The Club offers a variety of exercise choices from exercising in a class or on your own, on the […]

At Coleman’s Collision Center, located at 1524 Minot Avenue in Auburn, the customer is priority one. From towing a vehicle to the shop and working with insurance companies to completing repairs and restoration, their certified specialists are at the ready to deliver service and support with honesty, efficiency, and customer-driven professionalism. “We are an honest […]

Step into The Meadows, located on Route 202 in Greene, and you’ll realize very quickly that the intimate, personal setting makes each resident a name and not just a number. “We have 24 numbered rooms at The Meadows, where each resident is one of 24, not one of 75 or more like at other places,” […]

Create a tranquil feature with a koi pond Dig a hole, fill it with water and watch your koi grow. That’s the secret to your koi pond, right? Actually, much like a pool or indoor aquarium, koi require some work. In fact, koi are quite sensitive fish that require a carefully maintained environment for optimal […]

The seven easiest vegetables to grow at home  Rising costs at the supermarket and worries about unhealthy pesticides or preservatives on foods has led many people to start a vegetable garden at home. Growing vegetables is easier than one would think. Plus, you don’t need an expansive plot of land to grow a garden. Many […]

Across the country this spring, more Americans will be cutting out sections of lawn, retiring flower beds, building raised vegetable beds and turning their spare time over to gardening. Many of them will be first-timers, inspired to try their hand at tilling the soil for economic reasons as well as the many benefits gardening offers. […]

Growing roses can be both a rewarding and a thorny experience. Whether the garden calls for romance, old-fashioned nostalgia for grandmother’s garden, formality, or rioting, rambling clusters of blossoms and fragrance, the right selection of roses can create the mood. Gardeners must first, however, consider the time they wish to commit to the care and […]