BIDDEFORD — If you’ve been near Mechanics Park recently, you’ve most likely seen them. Heads down, phones in hands, staring intently at something on their screens and appearing to wander around a bit. They’re searching for something. Something that’s not real. The small riverside park on Water Street is a “Pokestop” in the “Pokemon Go” […]
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York Hospital buys land, mum on plans
SANFORD — There is a new player in the health care field in Sanford, but York Hospital, which closed on an 11.29-acre land parcel on Friday, isn’t prepared to say just yet what its role will be. “We’re still looking at the options,” said hospital marketing director Jody Merrill on Tuesday. “We’re working with the […]
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A tale of love and loss in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — It’s a legendary tale of love and loss, a critique of modernity and a musical of epic proportions. And Wednesday, Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will come to life on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage. Based on the 1996 Disney animated film of the same name, the Ogunquit version is only the […]
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Act today; avoid financial regrets tomorrow
“Regrets? I’ve had a few.” — Frank Sinatra Mr. Sinatra, one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, did things his way, but he was also familiar with remorse. He’s not alone, of course. We all deal with regrets – and financial ones are among the most troublesome. Here are the leading financial […]
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Would 20 years younger be so much better?
My dad used to spend hours trying to figure out computer programs, hoping to come up with The Next Great Thing that everyone would clamor to invest in. He was in his late 60s when he got his first computer. So many times, I heard him say, “Oh, to be 20 years younger,” as he […]
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Women’s club meeting to be held July 23
KITTERY — The International Women’s Club of New England is having its monthly luncheon at Warren’s Lobster House on July 23. IWCNE is a nonprofit organization fostering good will and understanding among people from different nations. It works year-round to raise money for charities that benefit local women and children. This month’s speaker will be […]
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Crafty opportunities for children in Kennebunk
Children ages 7 and up can design and create their own flying disk Thursday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., Kennebunk. All supplies will be provided. Space is very limited, so pre-register early. All events are free and wheelchair accessible. For more information or to pre-register call 985-2173 […]
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For a truly adventurous read, try a cookbook
It’s been said that novels are the books that get to the heart of the human condition. I can definitely see the evidence for that, but I think I would argue in favor of a different kind of book. You probably have three or so in your kitchen right now. Yup. Cookbooks. Even today, in […]
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I can see your above-ground pool, BTW
It’s a little scary what a person can do with Google Earth. There are two ways to utilize this creepily all-encompassing satellite imaging service. One is to type an address into your web browser’s search bar and use Google to navigate a specific selection of streets. Usually, people do this when they’re about to visit […]