To raise children is to forge a delicate balance on a highwire of time, to slowly allow more independence as wee tots get older. Slowly. First steps mean they’re a couple bumps and tumbles and moments from declaring a newfound independence, and so it goes. I expected these future milestones when I was expecting, little […]
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All at risk for identity fraud
Identity theft is a big problem. How big? Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research. That’s a lot of victims, and a lot of money. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic? Here are a few […]
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Fallen soldiers merit eternal salute, not just on Memorial Day
Ah, Memorial Day weekend. Now, I know summer doesn’t officially start until the 20th of June, but is it late enough in the year that I can call it summer without jinxing it and summoning unpredictable freezing rain? I mean, it’s time to roll out the barbecue, take advantage of sales, go watch a parade […]
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When gadgets and goobers collide
Nobody’s ever walked into a computer repair shop with a smile on their face. Distress is the only reason for being there. Computers are great until they fail, in which case they become one of the worst scourges to ever blacken human civilization, only taking a backseat to racism and plaid earmuffs. So when I […]
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McDonough named Presidential Scholars semifinalist
WELLS — Earlier this spring, Wells High School senior Seamus McDonough was designated a semifinalist in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. He was one of 689 semifinalists chosen by a panel of educators from over 4,700 candidates nationwide. According to a press release, the “U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by executive […]
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Comedy event to benefit Wells library
WELLS — It’s essentially a two-for-the-priceof one entertainment bargain. A duo of nationally known comedians will be the featured performers at the “Comedy Night Double Header” on June 26, on stage at Jonathan’s, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. The event is a fundraiser supporting the renovation and expansion of the Wells Public Library which serves the […]
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Native American event at Wells Harbor Park
WELLS — The 14th annual Val Ranco Native American Pow-Wow featuring music, dance, crafts, demonstrations and more will be held on July 16-17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road. The event will be sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 603-651- 8769, 646-2451 or […]
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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.
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Students’ work displayed at Barn Gallery
OGUNQUIT —The 38th Annual Student Art Show was held on May 6-9 at the Barn Gallery on Shore Road in Ogunquit. The event is the “highlight” for the school year for those students selected by their art teachers to display their work in public, said Wells Elementary School art teacher and coordinator of the show […]
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Talk on proposed national park to be held June 2 KITTERY — Eliza Donoghue, forests and wildlife policy advocate for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, will speak at the Kittery Community Center on June 2 at 7 p.m., about Elliotsville Plantation Inc.’s proposal to create a new national park and national recreation area east […]