A block what, now? Pine Street in Lewiston is always clogged with traffic and pedestrians, but it’s really getting out of hand now. On Wednesday afternoon, I rode up there on my bike and there were at least 500 people jamming the streets, crowding onto sidewalks and even tossing balls at some poor soul they’d […]
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Recipe: Cibo’s ‘Stronger Than Any Other Ginger Cookie’
Makes about 18 cookies. INGREDIENTS: Wet 2¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon white sugar 3 sticks melted butter 1 tablespoon molasses 2 large eggs 1/4 ounce vanilla 1/3 cup fresh, hand-ground ginger Dry 4¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons corn starch 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons coarse salt 3 tablespoons […]
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All-things-Italian adult education class: ‘Let’s speak pasta’
Your fear of making homemade lasagna and gnocchi will be a thing of the pasta thanks to Romolo Marcoccio’s all-things-Italian adult education class.
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Adult Ed food courses: From bagels to Somali crepes to cooking on a budget
LEWISTON — The number of cooking classes offered at Lewiston Adult Education are numerous, especially compared to many other adult education programs. One reason is Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s Green Ladle program and building on the campus, which allows for expanded course opportunities. Not many high schools have such a culinary arts program. Cooking classes […]
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Dear Abby: Veteran appreciates action more than words of thanks
DEAR ABBY: I am a veteran, and something gnaws at me every time I hear it. It’s the expression, “Thank you for your service.” Having lived through the ’60s and ’70s, I remember all too well seeing many soldiers bad-mouthed and worse during those times. Since 9/11 many of the same people who were critical […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: It’s getting harder to beat airport car-rental fees
By Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington Car-rental customers report having to pay concession fees to U.S. airports even if they didn’t use an airport rental location. The charges have been quietly imposed by municipalities in an apparent effort to boost revenue. In the process, airports are curtailing a strategy for saving a few dollars […]
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Dear Abby: Aging brings him surprising changes
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my mid-70s, and I am beginning to understand why some old people are annoying cranks. It has something to do with the nearly constant physical, emotional and spiritual pain. (And if you’re not sleeping well as a result, that only makes things worse.) My body is breaking down, […]
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Christopher Elliott, Travel Navigator: New carry-ons come tech-enhanced
Christopher Elliott Special to The Washington Post When it comes to new carry-on luggage, travelers are looking for the right balance between form and function. At least that is what frequent travelers such as Evan Saltzman will tell you. After the lock on his old carry-on broke, he searched for luggage that would hold up […]
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Eugenia Last, horoscope, Aquarius: A partnership with someone looks promising
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 35; Tom Hardy, 42; Tommy Lee Jones, 73; Oliver Stone, 73. Happy Birthday: Make changes for the right reasons this year. If you overreact or let your emotions take over, you will miss an opportunity. Focus on your goals, not what others are doing. Learn from experience and […]
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Natalie Compton: Are airplane sanitation routines really necessary?
Natalie Compton The Washington Post Despite their fame and fortune, many celebrities still have to cross paths with mere mortals if they need to travel by plane. Flying private isn’t always an option, or it’s just too expensive, as Chrissy Teigen once addressed in a tweet. And so, celebrities get spotted on planes with the […]