Trisha and Dennis Rawlings, a couple in their early 30s, are moving to suburban Chicago and leaving their over-60-year-old first home in the St. Louis area behind. “We were looking at potentially buying a house,” Trisha says. But in the area where they want to live, the options within their budget were limited to purchasing […]
2018
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The lake lands: Rain, history and the Mellons
ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland We stood at the bar of the grand Lough Erne Resort, looking out at the driving rain. “You see that lake out there,” mused the barman wryly. “That was a field this morning.” This was my first trip to Northern Ireland’s lake lands in the western region, two hours by car from […]
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Mussels … cook up quickly
Mussels are the perfect choice for a weeknight meal. They’re a terrific source of lowfat protein, they’re inexpensive, they cook up quickly, and as they cook, they automatically generate tasty juices to whichever sauce you’re making. Also, farmed mussels are pretty easy to clean. You just toss them briefly in several changes of fresh water […]
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Another threat reported at Mt. Ararat High School
TOPSHAM School officials and police say yet another threat reported at Mt. Ararat High School prompted students and staff to shelter in place Tuesday. The matter has been resolved, and apparently stemmed from a text message between two students. “We had a situation that is now resolved at the high school. A communication between two […]
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African Children’s Choir on East Coast tour to perform in Wells
WELLS — The African Children’s Choir that has performed before presidents and the Queen of England, sang alongside Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, and other artists, has initiated in an East Coast tour that brings them to Wells on Sunday, March 11. The choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices, and […]
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Opioid epidemic requires greater focus on education, awareness
As the country looks to reverse the harmful trend of opioid addiction, the need for education and awareness around the safe use of pain treatments has never been clearer. In 2016, more than 11 million Americans misused prescription opioids. We know that many individuals who misuse pain medications obtain the prescription drug through a friend or family member. […]
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CPAC 2018 In The Age of Trump
Every year since 1973 thousands of conservatives from across the country gather about our nation’s capital for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, also known as “CPAC.” CPAC has long been known a training ground for young conservatives, an exhibition stage for up-and-coming politicians and media personalities, as well as a barometer of the overall […]
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Area resident earns top financial advisor award from Forbes
KENNEBUNK – Lance Hoenig, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Springvale, Kennebunk and Bridgton, has been named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data […]
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Local students on Dean’s List at Bates College
LEWISTON — A number of students from York County have been named to the Dean’s List at Bates College for the fall semester ending in December 2017. Achieving this academic distinction are: • Melanie Mait of Ogunquit, a 2014 graduate of Berwick Academy. • Mary Szatkowski of Buxton, a 2014 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School. […]
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Imagine if there wasn’t …
Editor, Imagine if there hadn’t been the foresight in the 1800s to design and build the Pepperell Mill Complex. Imagine if there hadn’t been the ingenuity to process textiles and leather which created thousands of jobs in the mills. Imagine if there weren’t individuals with the vision and passion to bring the mill buildings back […]