Meet Sheba: In September of 2015, a young family contacted Another Chance Animal Rescue concerning a batch of cats and kittens that had been dumped near their home. The couple needed assistance to spay and neuter these animals. ACAR provided the humane traps, the home owners provided the time to get the project underway. In […]
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Wells library offers events
WELLS — The Wells Public Library schedule includes the following events: Children’s and Teen Programs Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the season at the Wells Public Library. The library will welcome the warmer weather with spring-themed crafts, games, and, of course, temporary tattoos. Come for the fun and leave with some cool body […]
Mainers pessimistic despite season of hope
While in this Easter season of hope it seems somewhat untoward to say so, it appears Mainers are a pessimistic bunch when it comes to the economy, Maine’s overall direction, and politics and politicians, both here and nationally. A spring poll of 610 registered Maine voters taken March 4-10 by Critical Insights shows economic concerns […]
Auditor: County finances ‘rock solid’ in 2015
ALFRED — York County earned a glowing report from its auditing firm, RHR Smith, for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015. “York County is in rock-solid financial condition,” said Ron Smith, owner of the firm, in his brief address to York County commissioners last week. The county government as a whole carries an […]
Bill would help unsolved murders
AUGUSTA — A bill that would extend the statute of limitations for families of victims in unsolved homicide cases to file civil action received initial support in the Senate on Tuesday. The bill, LD 1605, is sponsored by Sen. Linda Valentino (D–Saco). Valentino also sponsored legislation in 2015 that resulted in the formation of a […]
Indigo Girls to perform in Ogunquit
Jonathan’s Ogunquit presents Indigo Girls live in concert on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. at Jonathan’s Ogunquit. For more informatio, call 646- 4777.
Adult education offers new course
WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit Adult Community Education’s spring semester is adding a new class “Explorations in Singing” beginning March 31. “Explorations in Singing” is a four-session program that will cover a variety of topics in singing at a basic level, while building skills in a small group setting and using songs to apply what is […]
York County home sales shoot up 26 percent
YORK COUNTY — Sales of existing single-family homes in York County were up nearly 26 percent in the three month period ending Feb. 28 over the same time frame last year, according to data released Monday by the Maine Association of Realtors. Statewide, the number of existing single-family homes sold during the same period was […]
New Trafton Café a hit with seniors
SANFORD — Christina Darrell has taken to the YMCA’s Trafton Senior Center like, well, a duck to water. She joined because, as a Type 2 diabetic, she needed exercise, so she quickly took up Tai Chi classes offered by the center. Before and after class – or any time the center is open – she […]