The days are longer and the temperatures are warmer — so it must be spring. For many of us, that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. But why stop with sprucing up your living space? This year, consider extending the “spring cleaning” concept to your financial environment, too. How can you tidy your finances? […]
March 2018
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Maine’s 218-year-old shipyard has fascinating history
WELLS — Generations of York County residents have worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, but organizers of an upcoming talk about the facility note that few private citizens have been past the gates. Later this month, participants can get a glimpse of the history of the “yard” as it is known, in a special […]
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Hop on down the bunny trail
Searching for an Easter egg hunt or a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny? Look no further. There are several area Easter events that offer a variety of family friendly activities. Hop on down to one of these events for some Easter fun. •The Biddeford Recreation Department is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt and […]
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March roaring right along
“A miracle is an event which creates faith. That is the purpose and nature of miracles.” — George Bernard Shaw March is supposed to close the lock on winter, but here we are in the midst of the second ferocious snowstorm this month. Thinking we were free of icy walks, snow and cold I was […]
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How many suggestions make a perfect recipe?
When our girls were little, bedtime stories were a must. A favorite was a funny story called Cat’s Cake, the tale of a catty (in a good way) chef who wants to bake a treat for his friends. When he runs to the store for a missing ingredient, his pals each decide they know what […]
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At The Crossroads
England 1586 When Aldi heard the cathedral bells ring once, he slipped from his bed in the attic and crept down the stairs, making certain his heavy knapsack didn’t smack against the stair rails and wake anyone. Gunner would be angry if he knew he was leaving. Aldi foraged in the kitchen and found half […]
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Getting girls interested in STEM subjects
YORK COUNTY — Science, art and math are becoming increasingly important school subjects to embrace. Here are five ways to ensure girls become interested and stay interested in these critical subjects through their formative years: 1. Get involved early. Setting a foundation of math, science and the arts is essential to getting young children, especially […]
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Historic Supreme Court cases now available online
WASHINGTON — It’s truly history come to life right before your eyes. For the first time ever, more than 225 years of Supreme Court decisions acquired by the Library of Congress are now publicly available online and free to access in a page image format. The Library of Congress has made available more than 35,000 […]
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Routine Pap screenings can help prevent cervical cancer
AUGUSTA — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention encourages women to speak to their healthcare provider about getting a Pap test. A combination of regular screening and the HPV vaccine could prevent 93 percent of all cervical cancer, according to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Statistics show that 60 percent of […]
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Enough is enough Part 2
Wednesday, March 14. This was the day thousands of students across our nation joined together to peacefully protest for the 17 lives lost in Parkland, Florida. We marched with hopes that our government bans automatic weapons, so no more lives can be lost from this matter. As someone who has been paying close attention to […]