I n the stodgiest possible fashion, I find myself often telling others I didn’t have bedroom air conditioning “in my day,” as though this said “day” was somewhere around the 1890s rather than 1990s. In fact, my parents chose not to have air conditioning anywhere in the house when I was a child, and so […]
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Cooking up a culinary contest of sorts
My son-in-law is getting on my nerves. Sure, we all love him to pieces. He is perfect for First Born and he has many admirable qualities. Recently, however, he has been showing off his once dormant passion for cooking on social media with photos of delectable meals he’s been preparing. His bride has also had […]
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Investing is more marathon than sprint
Next week, the 2016 Summer Olympics begin in Rio de Janeiro. One of the most compelling events is the marathon, a 26.2-mile endurance contest with roots dating back to ancient Greece. It may be that we’ve kept our interest in the marathon because it can teach us much about life – and it certainly has […]
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New research director for Wells Reserve
WELLS — Dr. Jason Goldstein is the new research director at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Goldstein will oversee the Wells Reserve’s fish studies, salt marsh restoration activities and long-term environmental monitoring program. He intends to expand the reserve’s shellfish program, currently focused on green crab research, into lobster and Jonah crab ecology. Goldstein […]
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Parrott reflects on ‘Athlete of the Month’ win at WHS
Wells — In late June, Wells High School graduate Nick Parrott was picked by school administrators as the Student- Athlete of the Month for May 2016. This award is in recognition of his academics, sportsmanship – on and off the field and excellence in the sport of ‘racewalking’. This year Parrott was one of three […]
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Hospices share leased cars
YORK — York Hospital Hospice, a partnership with Merrimack Valley Hospice, recently rolled out a fleet of new leased cars to be used by visiting nurses who travel throughout the region caring for patients and families. “Our clinical staff travels approximately 2.3 million miles per year caring for patients and families in southern Maine, the […]
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YCCAC trolley off to great season start
WELLS — The Shoreline Explorer, a public – private network of trolleys and buses, is celebrating its 11th year of operation, offering ways for local residents, adults and children, as well as summer visitors, to get around without having to drive and find parking. The routes operated by YCCAC include the Blue Line, operating from […]
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Coastal Caucus strives to protect Maine resource
The coast of Maine is a very special place. At almost 3,500 miles long we have the fourth longest coastline in America. The coast is also a major driver of Maine’s economy, providing jobs in fishing, boat-building, shipping, tourism and lobstering. It is also an important part of what makes Maine what it is. Think […]
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Day Camp planned at Wells Reserve WELLS — Wells Reserve at Laudholm will host Forest to the Bog, a weeklong day camp beginning Monday Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids from 8 to 12 to explore the varied habitats of the reserve and what different kinds of plants and animals can […]
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Harbor-Fest promises full day of fun
WELLS — The annual Harbor-Fest features a full day of games and activities for the family on July 30 starting at noon with events including the Wells Chamber of Commerce silent auction from 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wells Rotary Club chicken BBQ from 4-6 p.m., and a concert at 6:30 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor […]