There’s plenty more to get you through the doldrums, too, such as crocuses, ‘Arnold Promise’ and marsh marigolds.
March 2018
We wrote about taking down a beloved tree, and readers told us they can relate
Trees do talk: That was just one of the many responses to a story about a red maple in a Portland neighborhood.
Warmth-loving red puffball plant blooms in Maine winter
You can grow the evergreen shrub, too, but you’ll have to bring it inside until warmer weather hits.
Portland ReStore manager has lowdown on used home goods, building materials
The store re-sells donated items from Habitat for Humanity – it’s the place where your friend So-and-so scored that amazing stove that one time.
Society Notebook: Love Really Counts does good for grief
The Center for Grieving Children gala raises $330,000.
Make sure you choose the right financial professional
What kind of lifestyle do you hope to have in retirement? Do you have a strategy to get there? If you don’t have confidence in your plan, it may be time to engage a financial professional. But how do you choose the one who’s right for you? These days, you have more options than ever […]
Maine among most affordable states for insurance
YORK COUNTY — Thanks to a competitive market, Maine consumers are paying less for auto and home insurance than consumers in nearly every other state, so says Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa. For the fifth consecutive year, Maine ranked third nationally for lowest average auto insurance premiums, and for the third year in a row […]
Info disposal service creates jobs in Sanford
SANFORD – For businesses, record keeping and safe information destruction is a year-round challenge, cycling files and securely destroying records, whether paper or electronic. A Sanford business has been engaged in the safe destruction of information for almost eight years, and at the same time is providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. SecureRMS, which […]
York County Senior College opens spring registration
YORK COUNTY — From the arts and literature to history, philosophy and beyond, York County Senior College has choices that fit a variety of interests for those over 50. Prospective students will have a full line-up of classes given at locations throughout Sanford and Springvale as well as in Saco at the Trinity Episcopal Church, […]
Get ready to thrive at Health Living Expo
SANFORD — Want to dance? How about some yoga, or Tai Chi? thinking about getting your hands n the garden soil come spring? Does “Engaging Aging” sound intriguing? Seniors age 65 and older and those with disabilities can see some demonstrations and get more information on these activities and more on April 2, when the […]