Written by Lisa Mayer | Photography by Nicole Rand with contributions from Tyla Davis & Colby Michaud A husband and wife were driving through Louisiana. As they approached Natchitoches, they started arguing about the pronunciation of the town. They argued back...
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson | Photography by Brewster Burns Part 1 of this series began with reminiscences from longtime residents of Auburn (Winter 2019 issue). In Part 2 (Spring 2019), we examined Auburn’s past, from its centuries as an Abenaki settlement, to a...
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson “Sweet Auburn, loveliest village of the plain” – from “The Deserted Village” by Oliver Goldsmith Local legend credits Mrs. James Goff, wife of a wealthy local merchant, with selecting Auburn’s name from the opening line of an 18th...
Written by T.S. Chamberland | Photography by Brewster Burns There’s a new business on Middle Street in Lewiston that specializes in cannabinoid-based products. Tinctures, marijuana flower (bud), lip balm, dog treats, lotions, and more are available here, all made with...
Lewiston-made bagels could be the best in the countryWritten by Dan Marois | Photography by Jose Leiva As a teenager, Allen Smith, baked bagels in a Jewish bagel shop in Northampton, Massachusetts.“After baking all morning, I did the wholesale delivery rounds all...
Written by David Muise | Photography by Jennifer Grace Buying a business In many ways, buying a business will be the most important and consequential purchase you will ever make. It will impact everything in your life, from family to finances, and all the emotions...
