There is nothing quite as devastating for many older people as having to leave the comfort of home because of poor health or limited mobility. But a new generation of services and technology is making it possible to stay at home longer, safely and happily, experts say. “Most people would rather stay in their own […]
March 2018
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Gardening: Houseplants for the horticulturally impaired
Hints of impending spring weather might stir a desire to grow plants even in people not usually drawn in that direction. If you are one of them, yet your thumbs lack the slightest hint of green, take heart: There are houseplants even you can grow. You’ll have to forgo color if you require a truly […]
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What hasn’t changed at our schools
My youngest son, Lindell, ran into the house last week and said, “My teacher sat with me at lunch today!” Of course, my mom radar immediately went off: Was this a case of Lindell and his buddies misbehaving, so the teacher had to sit next to them to quiet them down? “No,” Lindell said, offended. […]
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Millennials choosing to live with family
ATTLEBORO, Mass. As Bethany Charron prepared to graduate from Nichols College a few months ago, she made a decision similar to one thousands of millennials across the country are making: to move back home with her family. The 23-year-old South Attleboro woman, who studied history and English, said she plans on staying with her family […]
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Sarah Noragon, Mark Ouellette
NASHUA, N.H. — Sarah Elizabeth Noragon and Mark Leon Ouellette were married on Oct. 7, 2017, in a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. Anna Bacall served as celebrant. Heather Ruzmetov of Olney, Maryland, served as matron of honor, while the bridesmaids were Sasha Ellis of Hampton, Virginia, Vicky Kirby of Manchester, […]
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BIRTHS
Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick A girl, Kinsley Lee Cagle, to Steven Christopher Cagle and Jessica Lynn (Williams) Brillant of Whitefield, Feb. 9, 2018. A girl, Layla Shea Adams, to Zachery Alan Adams and Melanie Lynn Zimmerman of Rockland, March 2, 2018. A boy, Matthew Dwight Leighton, to David G. Leighton and Hannah G. Enoch of […]
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Children’s activities abound at Wells Library
WELLS — As winter continues to drag on, children can find plenty of activities to work on indoors at the Wells Public Library. Here’s a rundown of upcoming events for children and teens: Alphabet Party Thursday, March 22 at 6 p.m. P is for Party, R is for Read. Coming to the library is just […]
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SIS Bank sponsors United Way ‘Day of Caring’ with $500 donation
SANFORD—For the sixth year in a row, SIS Bank is proud to sponsor the United Way of York County’s annual Day of Caring. This year, SIS Bank has made a $500 donation in support of the volunteer services provided by United Way of York County to a broad range of local nonprofits. The 23rd annual Day of […]
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Pennsylvania’s Special Election shows center still exists
Last week Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District went from voting for then-candidate Donald Trump in 2016 by roughly 20 points to, at the moment barring a recount, voting for a Democrat by just under three tenths of a percent. As with each special election since the beginning of President Trump’s term, the pundits and strategists have been putting their spin […]
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What’s the social cost of carbon?
When President Barack Obama wanted to curtail carbon dioxide emissions, he instructed his economic advisors to construct a way to calculate the emissions’ effect on society. The metric thus adopted by the EPA is called the “social cost of carbon.” Right from the start we should note an important distinction: Carbon is an element; carbon […]