[Trigger warning: the following paragraph may contain troubling information for preteens] L ike many parents, my wife and I get a real kick out of the Santa thing. There’s something delicious about a full month of lying, straight-faced, to our 8-yearold and 5-year-old. Usually we’re trying to dispel myths, convey science, explain the world, and […]

Frank Pease from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council and George Watson from the Knights of Columbus Springvale Council presented Gervaise Flynn, assistant executive director of Waban with a check from their combined Tootsie Roll Drive for $1784.60 as a kickoff for the 45th Annual Waban Telethon to take place on March 19. This […]

This little charmer is a 1.5 pound tiger who truly rules her kingdom with a velvet paw. Tiny Q.T. was born in a foster home to an outside mom who was rescued by a family that has been feeding and caring for the group that were dropped off near their home. Several of Torrie’s family […]

WELLS — In an effort to garner greater interest in computer science among K-12 students and others, the Wells- Ogunquit Community School District designated Dec. 7-13 Computer Science Education Week. A component of this week known as “Hour of Code” is a growing phenomenon in education around the globe. Hour of Code “is an opportunity […]

KENNEBUNK — It could be a warm day or a cold one – but for all who take part in the 15th Atlantic Plunge, it will be a wet one. On Jan. 1, hardy souls will take the plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to help support Caring Unlimited, York County’s domestic violence resource center. The […]

The most played song of all time is supposed to be “Yesterday” by the Beatles. Around this time of year, I have a feeling that, “All I Want for Christmas” would be a pretty strong contender. I don’t have a particular argument with Mariah Carey. I do with hearing the same song absolutely everywhere. And […]

Tis the season for friends, family, and fantastic food. It’s about reflecting over favorite memories of the Christmas holiday – many of which are sentimental, most of which are immaterial. To me, gifts received are special and appreciated, but they aren’t what linger as strongly in my mind from year to year as the warm […]

In case you didn’t get the memo, Spouse and I were on a recent journey to faraway lands. Really far. I’m talking far enough to require three days of recovery from jet lag upon our return. I’m sure it has nothing to do with our age or physical condition. The time difference – six hours […]