I’m not advocating entering abandoned houses. That would be breaking and entering. Or trespassing, at the very least. Either way, illegal. Maybe don’t do that. But leaving aside abandoned houses, if you live anywhere around Biddeford, you’ve probably been to the old mills at least once. Whether it was for a school trip, or to […]
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And Scrabble won’t be as fun, either
You know it’s time for a new phone when it starts calling people randomly. They call this “pocket dialing,” or “butt-dialing” depending on how close you like to keep your device to your derriere. Mine does it so often, it’s clear that this $5 Tracfone contraption is slipping into the electronic equivalent of old-age dementia. […]
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Kids For Kitties Campaign
Under the direction of Principal Ron Robert of the North Berwick Primary School, students collected pet foods & supplies to help support the animals in the care of Another Chance Animal Rescue. Thanks to the families of the many children that participated in the campaign, it was a resounding success! The school gathered a huge […]
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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 visit […]
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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 of Baxter State Park. This event will be hosted by […]
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WJS 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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Arts Calendar
THEATER Ogunquit Playhouse 2016 Children’s Theatre will present “Disney’s The Jungle Book, Kids” on July 2 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and July 3 at 10 a.m. The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat as the exciting Disney classic brings to life the familiar characters and adventures from the movie. Join Mowgli, Baloo, […]
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Antique show, sale at Wells Reserve
WELLS — The 16th annual Wells Antique Show and Sale will take place on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm Road. For more information, contact (800) 641- 6908 or [email protected].
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Home-weatherization lecture at wells reserve
WELLS — There are 557,000 homes in Maine and most of them need weatherization. WindowDressers responds to this challenge by bringing volunteers together to make affordable window inserts that keep homes warmer, reduce heating costs and cut carbon emissions. Dianne Smith, a community activist and leader for the WindowDressers Community Builds in Belfast and Searsport, […]
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Teens from Holy Spirit Parish aid youth from Jamaica
WELLS — Teens at Holy Spirit Parish (St. Mary Church, Wells; St. Martha Church, Kennebunk; All Saints Mission, Ogunquit) worked for months to aid young people living in Maggotty, Jamaica, a poor area plagued by unemployment and illiteracy. Throughout the winter, members of the parish’s youth ministry spoke about the plight of the children in […]