LINCOLN – Lincoln grocer Steaks ‘n Stuff was named by the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce as their Small Business of the Year on Friday. Chamber president Cheryl Russell presented the award to co-owner Rob Newcomb at the group’s annual dinner. Newcomb and his partner Dave Cuhna purchased the downtown business in October of

LINCOLN – Pit Road Concessions on West Broadway reopened for business on Tuesday. The restaurant, which closed on April 13th of this year, is restarting with new management and a new menu. Sue Troulis, who also manages the Briarwood Inn in Lincoln, is managing Pit Road along with her husband

LINCOLN – Cianbro CEO and President Peter Vigue was the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner last Friday. Vigue used the occasion to present his proposal for a privatized east-west highway across northern Maine. The privately owned toll road, which would run from Eastport

Lincoln – Tim Horton’s Co-Owner Angie Belk was awarded the title 2012 Volunteer of the Year by the Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce at their annual dinner on May 11th. Chamber president Cheryl Russell presented the award, and spoke highly of Belk’s efforts over the previous twelve months. Russell

Lincoln – New Gas-Food-Lodging signs similar to the one pictured here will be coming to the Lincoln exit off Interstate 95. According to Lincoln Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce president Cheryl Russell, the three new signs – two on the northbound lane and one on the southbound – are scheduled

What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared? Think about it for a minute. Would it be your favorite gift shop, restaurant or convenience store? How long would it be before you knew it was even gone? Are you the kind of consumer who looks for the

I am a proud owner of a 1956 Chrysler, which still looks good and runs well. Not bad for a 56 year old car. I wish I could look as good and run as well as that classic old Mopar, and unlike me it will continue to look great the

Last week I wrote about dog abuse. My column titled “the many faces of dog abuse” helped me vent about things that I see in the news in addition to the things I see as a professional groomer that also constitute as abuse. But those instances are just the tip

When the baseball season began, Coach Randy Harris was hoping for a respectable season from a Lee Academy team that featured eight freshmen and sophomores. Lee has already exceeded the coach’s expectations. The Pandas went into Wednesday’s game against Mattanawcook with a 6-6 record, and are in the running for

Chad Ococinco, or Johnson, or whatever his official name is these days is back in the news. But, once again, it’s not for anything that he’s done on the football field. Apparently he had some spare time in his offseason he’s supposedly dedicated to “really” learning the Patriots offensive playbook

Like most, I spent last Sunday with my wonderful mother. My sister and I decided together on a gift, flowers, card, etc. It was a day spent as a family with very little money spent. For me, days like this are not about how empty my wallet can get, but

Rather than profile a single business this week, I’ve decided to talk about a seasonal industry that flourishes each year in our area: The Yard Sale. The 2012 season is just kicking off, and people all across the Penobscot Valley are gearing up for their weekly shopping excursions. Yard Sale-ers (Sailors?) range from the casual

A few weeks ago I wrote about my little dog Zacky and our visit to Salmon Brook Grooming. He recently afforded me the opportunity to visit another local business, and thought I’d give you a run down on how it went. My wife and I have owned many cats in

WEST ENFIELD – Heavenly food that is, courtesy of Mark and Melissa Strang. They will be opening the Divine Cuisine Café on April 30th at the Barnes Brook Golf Course on Route 2 in West Enfield, and will be providing more than just the standard fare. If you have ever

I’m a sucker for an old barn. It could be because I grew up with paintings of them all around my house. My uncle is D. Crosby Brown – the artist who painted the large logging painting in the McDonald’s in Lincoln – and my parents owned quite a few

I have a hairy little dog. I know that isn’t a particularly rare attribute for a dog, as almost every breed comes fully equipped with follicles. But my dog (Zaccheus – or Zacky for short) is a Peek-a-Poo, which is a cross between a Pekinese and a Poodle. Why anyone

Mother’s Day has come and gone and I hope brought each Mom a special feeling. In talking to a few friends about Mother’s Day, I came to realize how differently each person felt about it. Doors were beginning to open and to close for each person in a special manner. Take the young mom who

Ticks in northern Maine? It was not so long ago that Mainers north of Augusta worried about as much about ticks as they did timber rattlers. But today ticks, having hitchhiked their way northward, are here in this part of Maine. You’ll find them on your dog and, if you

I’ve mentioned in these pages before that I have a fondness for canoes. For my money, nothing quite matches the sense of Maine history, the aesthetic qualities, and the usefulness in such a wide variety of applications unique to this ancient early American invention for water transportation. Let’s get the

As I get older, it gets tougher and tougher to part with favorite items that have served me well in the woods and on the waters. Maybe it’s because of a personal incident that occurred early in my marriage. Once I had a well-worn flannel shirt that suddenly disappeared from

Fiddleheads are appearing a bit early this year and it’s a mixed blessing. On the one hand, being able to pick these delectable ferns sooner is a boon for those of us starved for fresh green things in the spring. On the other hand, it seems that every other night

Did you know that the Bible addresses INEQUALITY? To the Editor Paul writes, “Our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be EQUALITY. At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty

To the Editor It’s time for some rocking on the porch. That’s right, one more RSU 67 teacher is retiring. Did I get your attention? Good! Keep reading. I have been teaching band at Mattanawcook Junior High School for thirty years and this June I will be passing the baton

Philippe and Carol Page of East Millinocket and Woodford and Beulah Peters of Mattawamkeag wish to announce the engagement of their children, Callie Page and Joel Peters. Callie is a 2002 graduate of Schenck High School, Pierre’s School of Cosmetology, and Lee University. She is employed at Opal Myrick Elementary

Friends forever we will be whether walking on the beach or sailing on the sea. Just like a page out of a fairy tale the storybook romance comes true. With great joy we announce that we are getting married! James Allen and Danielle Stratton would like to announce they are

SMYRNA MILLS – Steven W. “10-10” White,” 59, passed away March 27, 2012 with his work family at his side. He was born Aug. 30, 1952 in Island Falls, the son of Ernest “Buck” and Mildred (Bragdon) White. Steven had a huge, loving heart. He married the love of his

HOWLAND – Erma E. Grover, 94, went to be with the Lord April 5, 2012 at a Howland health care facility. She was born April 2, 1918 in Danforth, the daughter of the late James and Helena Mason. Erma was predeceased by her husband, George P. Grover; two sons, Joseph

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