Nov 25, 2019 | General News
Written by Lisa Mayer | Photography by Jose Leiva It’s 10:30 on a recent Wednesday morning, and Rolly’s Diner is full of late breakfasters. Most popular plate? “Eggs over easy, with white toast,” says Ken Blais, Rolly’s son and business partner. “Still.” Back in...
Nov 18, 2019 | General News
Written by David Muise | Photography by Jose Leiva Imagine for a moment that your job description included running headlong into pitch black and very tight spaces. Or finding minuscule amounts of a substance in cleverly hidden places. You might be expected to enter...
Nov 14, 2019 | General News, Nature, Outdoors, Pets
Written by Peggy Faye Brown | Photography by Mykùl Rojas Drew Desjardins, known as “Mr. Drew,” has quite a menagerie, with over 100 creatures ranging from reptiles to insects. He and his animals travel throughout Maine, providing over 500 interactive presentations...
Nov 4, 2019 | Nature, Outdoors
Written by Donna Keene Rousseau | Photography by Brewster Burns Stanton Bird Club, established in February 1919, is celebrating a century of conservation, stewardship, and service. Over its history, the club has established three sanctuaries on 850 acres of gifted...
Oct 26, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Music
Written by Michael Krapovicky | Photography by Brewster Burns Road warriorsA road-weary band steps out onto a dimly lit stage, launches into a powerful guitar-driven anthem, and immediately brings the alcohol-fueled crowd to their feet. David Young and the...
Oct 21, 2019 | General News, Health & Wellness, Healthcare
Written by Victoria Stanton | Photography by Jose Leiva The seniors of Lewiston Auburn built- in every sense of the word- the Twin Cities as we know them today. As this population ages, the needs of our seniors will continue to shape the opportunities and challenges...
Oct 18, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Theatre
Written by Peggy DeBlois | Photography by Jose Leiva The house lights flicker; it’s time to return to your seat. Before the curtain goes up, marvel at this historic space where over 360 productions have been performed – each one of them by an ensemble of community...
Oct 14, 2019 | Blog, Non-Profit-Spotlight
Written by Kiernan Majerus-Collins | Photography by Mykùl Rojas When Sabrina York walked into The Store Next Door at Lewiston High School, she didn’t realize her story was anything unusual.“When you live it for so long, it’s just life,” York relates. “It doesn’t feel...
Sep 6, 2019 | Community History
Written by Toby Haber-Giasson Taking a toll In the beginning, native Abenakis plied the Androscoggin River by canoe. Early European settlers to the Androscoggin Valley rode to Lewiston on horse and wagon. Although ferries did cross the river, there was meager interest...
Sep 4, 2019 | General News, Sports
Christy Gardner’s new way to represent her country Written by David Muise | Photography by Brewster Burns Christy Gardner is most assuredly a tough Maine woman- tough enough to serve as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. And now she is co-captain of the U.S. National...
