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2024 LA Metro Magazine Gift Guide – Discover Unique Gifts
“The holiday season is a time of joy, but it can also be a time of stress, especially when it comes to finding the...
18 Souls – Arthur Barnard
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jennifer Grace Lifelong musician Arthur Barnard has spent his entire...
The Light From the Dark – One Year Later
This autumn marks one year since October 25th, 2023, and LA Metro Magazine views this as a time for reflection on the...
Decades of Diamonds, Coins, & Collectables
by Peggy DeBlois | photography by Jose LeivaRepublic Jewelry & Collectibles was established 40 years ago, opening...
Thoughtful Giving – A Gift To Change The World
by Jessica Gendron-Labbe | photography by Jennifer GraceMisty Edgecomb grew up on the outskirts of Auburn, where the...
Summer 2024
Students of Rock – Crosshair
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jose Leiva Very seldom is the focus of the Music Spotlight a band that has members who are too young to vote, with only a few shows under their belt. But the musicianship of Crosshair and their ardent commitment to performance...
A Seat At The Table – Bab’s Table
Written by Sara Caron | photography by Jose LeivaBab’s Table LLC – named after owner-operator Joanie Silfen’s mother, Barbara “Babs” Marienhoff, and the family's motto of sharing an open table – has embodied the spirit of sharing delicious and soul-serving food...
A Nexus of Discovery – Poland Provisions
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Brewster Burns Sheila and Charles Foley purchased Attwood Farm in 2011 and, by 2019, had begun selling their own line of salsas and baked goods. Little did they know, the world was about to change and with it, a door opening...
Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes – On A Mission
by Jessica Gendron-Labbe | photography by Mark Turcotte On the lower end of Sabattus Street, tucked in beside Rancourt’s Laundrymat, sits The Cupcakery Café & Bake Shop, a bakery built to inspire and create opportunity. Inside, you will find cakes, cookies,...
Agassiz Village
by Michael Krapovicky | photography provided by Agassiz Village On the banks of Thompson Lake in Poland, Maine, an oasis for children of all races, creeds, and economic strata exists—Agassiz Village. Agassiz, (pronounced AG-uh-see), is an institution founded by a...
Vista of Maine – A Nearby Escape
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Jennifer Grace Nestled atop a picturesque hill in Greene sits the farmland known as Vista of Maine. Recognized for its plentiful fruit harvests, the Vista is also a renowned event venue, specializing in creating magical...
Spring 2024
50 Years of Excellence – The Maine Music Society
by Michael Krapovicky| photography by Brewster BurnsBecause of the delay from COVID-related shutdowns, the Maine Music Society is observing its 50th anniversary this year rather than in 2022. The Golden Jubilee, a series of events commemorating the MMS’ long tenure of...
Life, Learning, and Luxury – Luxury In The Hood – Ankh Academy
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Jose Leiva "I had lived in Maine off and on for the last 19 years,” shares owner and master stylist, Daria Jones. “When I moved back this last time, I noticed an influx of people with textured hair and felt I should open a...
Burnt Ends Barbecue – Flavor of LA
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by David FullerKevin and Jill Cunningham have owned and operated a successful restaurant, Burnt Ends Barbecue, since 2022. Their Lewiston location was lucrative, but a growing client base and a need to offer further services to...
Leave It To The Professionals – Advice from G&G Landscaping
BY JILLIAN NETHERLAND Words of Advice from G&G Landscaping As we welcome the early days of New England spring, many of us will turn our sights to our yards. While we begin to think about plans for spring cleanup or larger scale projects to boost curb appeal and...
Intentional Inclusion All is Welles (& Willa too!)
by Jillian Netherland | photography by David FullerIn 2018, Chris and Cassie Manson entered a new chapter in their lives when their son, Welles, was born and received a postnatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Seeking to build a community of inclusion and positivity led...
Dan Campbell – Running on Purpose
by Peggy L. DeBlois | photography by Jose LeivaDan Campbell has had a long, storied career as a track and ski athlete and coach. He is well-known in our community, having worked in the Auburn school system from 1984-2015. While he considers his past a thread that he...
Winter 2024
Shelly Coombs – Passion and Priority
by Michael Krapovicky| photography by Jose LeivaSHELLY COOMBS is an integral part of the Lewiston Auburn music scene, performing both solo shows as well as being joined by some of the best musicians and singers in the area. A self-effacing smile and warm, friendly...
The Build of Craft Brew – LA Metro Magazine’s Beer Trail 2024
by Michael KrapovickyThe craft brew industry in Maine has seen unprecedented progression over the past decade. With over 160 breweries licensed in the state, the beer connoisseur has an overwhelming array of options. LA Metro Magazine outlines a way to experience our...
Boosting Body Positivity and Confidence
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Nicole Rand“Someday we will all leave this earth, and I want to make sure that what I do while I am here matters and makes a difference.” A passion for creating a culture of body positivity mixed with more than a decade’s worth...
Road To Sobriety – Stacy Morin
by Peggy L. DeBlois | photography by Jose Leiva Stacy Morin has lived in the Lewiston Auburn community her whole life. She lived her life the way many women in her age group have – being a wife, mother, working, and generally running around always feeling like there...
Two Mum’s Kitchen – A Kitchen Built For Two
by Sara Caron | photography by Brewster Burns Twenty years ago while walking on the beach of their Falmouth home, Eliza Watson and Cindy Langley, owner/operators of Two Mums Kitchen, imagined opening a small bookstore cafe. At the time, Watson was still in college and...
The Future is Female – Women Leaders in Male Dominated Businesses
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Nicole Rand While women have historically been undervalued in the workplace, recent history has witnessed a changing landscape in business. Look around and you’ll see more female faces in leadership positions than you did 15, 10,...