LEWISTON — “The Dream Team,” a group of staff, volunteers, family and friends of Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice who raise money annually for the agency’s hospice program, invite the community to join them at The Atrium at Bates Mill, 36 Chestnut St., from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, for their annual “Soup, Chili, […]
Chili
Twenty compete in Chili & Chowder Challenge
LEWISTON — Hundreds of hungry people turned out Tuesday night for the 15th annual Chili & Chowder Taste Challenge at the Ramada Inn. Twenty local eateries supplied original chilis and chowders for the fundraiser, which benefits Longley Elementary School and the Green Ladle Scholarship Fund. Rolly’s Diner took home the Best in Show prize with […]
Community Concepts marks 50 years
LEWISTON — For 50 years, Community Concepts Inc. has offered a variety of housing, economic development and social services for the communities of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. These services support both the basic needs of low-income families and promote self-sufficiency. To celebrate this significant milestone, Community Concepts will engage the community in three meaningful […]
Working: Auburn chef chasing chili in New Mexico
AUBURN — John Wyman wanted explicit permission before he stuffed 20 pounds of peppers into a suitcase and boarded a plane in Albuquerque. When he arrived at the airport, the chef pulled aside a Transportation Security Administration agent. “Is there anything in your regulations that says I cannot check fresh chili peppers as checked baggage?” […]
Chili & Chowder Taste Challenge
And the winners are: Best Display 1st place — Village Inn 2nd place — DaVinci’s Eatery 3rd place — South of the Border Best Chili, Judges’ Award 1st place — Jasmine Cafe 2nd place — Village Inn 3rd place — Fish Bones American Grill Best Chowder, Judges’ Award 1st place — Governor’s Restaurant 2nd place […]