DEAR ABBY: Fall is here and as we prepare for a change in the weather, it’s also the time we turn our clocks back an hour from daylight saving time. Something that everyone also needs to change could save their lives. That “something” is the battery inside household devices that many take for granted — […]
November 2016
Options shrinking, white men ask why
DALLAS The voices cascade into the studio, denouncing political hypocrisy and media bias and disappearing values. Hillary Clinton is a liar and a crook, they say; Donald Trump is presidential and successful. By the time the 16th caller reaches the air, Rick Roberts’ show has reached an impassioned crescendo of anger and lamentation. What has […]
Surviving Hitler’s Hell Hole: Remembering Frank Kravetz
“Just existing became what was important.” So said Frank Kravetz, World War II veteran and former captive of Nuremberg Prison Camp, or what Frank called the Nazi “hell-hole.” “Yet even as I struggled with the day-to-day sadness and despair,” said Frank, “I never once had any regrets that I signed up to serve.” An extended […]
Wells proud of Warriors football team
I heard from the Wells Warriors Football Coach Tim Roche. The Warriors are deep in the playoffs and are playing Fryeburg this Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. here in Wells. In the past, when the team was in the playoffs, our local businesses put supporting signs on their readerboards – Go Warriors, Go […]
Library hosts Artisan Fair in Springvale Friday
SPRINGVALE — The Springvale Public Library’s 3rd annual Artisan Fair is set for Friday from noon until 6 p.m. The Sanford Springvale Art Association will transform the children’s room into their very own art gallery, the main floor and meeting room will transform into a market place filled with vendors. Orgnaizers say a silent auciton […]