Joe Sheehan, former board member and staunch supporter of the Wells Chamber of Commerce passed away Sunday, Nov. 13 at his home in Wells. Joe recently celebrated his 90th birthday. A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Joe and his wife, Peggy, moved to Wells in 1993 after relocating from Atlanta. Many of us remember his weekly “Shenanigans” […]
2016
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Why were presidential polls wrong?
The election-night coverage of the 2016 vote began with images of the Clinton campaign team gathering in the Javits Center—under the symbolic glass ceiling. Hillary Clinton supporters were enthusiastic, upbeat, and expectant. The polls gave them every reason to expect that America was electing her as the country’s first female president. There’s just this one […]
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Election’s over but signs remain
Isn’t there some law that says those who campaign for office must pick up their signs by a certain date? For months I’ve had to look at a sea of political signs on my commute to work, and I thought I’d have some relief once the election was over. Yet almost a week later a […]
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York County food pantries feel holiday strain
YORK COUNTY — It’ll be Thanksgiving in a little over a week. While many families will be celebrating to excess, many others will find it hard to feed their loved ones as they struggle to make ends meet. While there are many food pantries across York County, several of them are also struggling themselves to […]
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Jonah Desmo Cook
SHAPLEIGH—Jonah Desmo Cook, 21, of Shapleigh, Maine passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 12, 2016. Jonah was born on Aug. 29, 1995 in Sanford, Maine to his parents, Joel Cook and Debra (Gee Cobain) Adams. He was the youngest brother to Cooper and Duncan, and the older brother to his sister Sophie. Jonah shared a love […]
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OOB hires new public works director
OLD ORCHARD BEACH – Joseph Cooper has been hired as the town’s Public Works Director. The town council voted 4-0, with Council Chairman Shawn O’Neill absent, to hire Cooper Tuesday night at an annual salary of $70,000. Cooper will replace Marc Guimont, who was hired last year as interim public works director after previous public […]
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Mustangs shine in SMAA awards
WATERBORO — The 2016 Massabesic cross country teams had an impressive season this fall, capping the year off with third-place finishes at the state finals for both the boys and girls. The Southwestern Maine Activities Association recently named its 2016 awards, and seven Mustangs were recognized, along with coach Mark Crepeau who won Coach of […]
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LeBron James slams Phil Jackson for using term ‘posse’
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James respected Phil Jackson’s unmatched coaching accomplishments. That affection has vanished. “I’ve got nothing for him,” James said Tuesday. James fired back at the 11-time coaching champion and current New York Knicks president for using the word “posse” in a recent interview to describe the NBA megastar’s business associates. James said […]
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No. 1 pick Jared Goff to debut Sunday for Los Angeles Rams
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Jared Goff is ready to show the Los Angeles Rams he was worth the wait. Goff will make his NFL debut Sunday when the No. 1 pick faces the Miami Dolphins as the Rams’ starting quarterback. “I think it’s time,” Goff said after practice Tuesday. “I’m ready to move forward and […]
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Francona, Roberts win Manager of the Year awards
NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers has won the National League Manager of the Year award and Terry Francona of the Cleveland Indians has earned the AL honor. Roberts won in his first year as a manager. A former backup outfielder, his highlight as a player was a key stolen […]