Dunkin is a young adult, neutered, white and black sweetheart of a lovable giant. This gentle, sweet kitty came into Another Chance Animal Rescue as a stray wondering the streets of a local town. In addition to being neutered, his vaccinations are current, and he is hoping to be with his new family soon. Dunkin […]
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Federal grant helps Springvale farm move into future
SPRINGVALE — For seven generations, McDougal Orchards has maintained the tradition of a Maine family farm while making changes over the years to keep up with changing times. Soon, the farm will see another change – solar panels will be installed this summer on the southeast side of a barn, thanks to a nearly $15,000 […]
Wells High School’s 2016 graduation to be cablecast
WELLS — Wells High School held its 113th Commencement at Warrior Memorial Field on June 12. One hundred and ten students received their diplomas in a graduation ceremony that was video recorded. In July, the recording will be aired on Time Warner channel 3 in Wells and Ogunquit. The cablecast will run through July 17, […]
WJHS plans crafts show
WELLS — The 34th annual Summer Solstice Craft Show will occur on July 9-10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Road (Route 1). Free parking and admission. For more information, call 646-5172 or go to www.summersolsticecraftshows.com.
String quartet to play in Wells July 14
WELLS — The DaPonte String Quartet launches its 25th summer season with “Clarinet Envy,” a pair of classic clarinet quintets featuring guest artist Mark Dover. Dover is “delighted and honored” to be back in Maine and performing with the DaPonte again. “A string quartet that has been together for 24 years and plays at as […]
Wells fire chief retires after 34 years
WELLS — Sirens wailed as friends, family and former members of the force gathered Wednesday to celebrate the career of Wells Fire Department Chief Daniel Moore, who retired last week after 34 years of service with the department – 14 of which have been spent as chief. During an open house at the Wells Fire […]
Take a trip through nature at Wells Reserve
WELLS — July programs at Wells Reserve at Laudholm include: Friday, July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Day Camp: Creatures of the Deep. Explore the amazing diversity of life under the sea. Discover the largest and smallest inhabitants of this watery world through fun experiments, treasure hunts and a hike to the ocean’s edge. Event is […]
Temporary insanity follows a permanent
I was clutching the sides of a hair salon chair trying to maintain a hoveringabove the-sink pose, white curling rods holding every strand of my hair in place, when a horrible stench assaulted my nostrils. Did I pay extra for this? Yes, I did, when I made the dubious decision to try something different and […]
Packing for a day at the beach isn’t always a day at the beach
We stood in the sun, toes deep in toasty sand, skin greasy from thick SPF applications, exhaling deepest breaths as we spied a schooner navigating its way through a gentle wake along a shimmering, sparkling coastline. My husband and I too had just navigated our way through quite a wake from the moment our boys […]
How do you declare financial independence?
Next week, we observe the 4th of July with sparklers, picnics and parades. And living in a country that offers so much freedom, we have a lot to celebrate. But on a more personal level, you may still be working toward another type of independence – financial independence. What can you do to speed your […]