Meet the new arrivals: ACAR has partnered with a rescue in the southern part of the country to alleviate some of the extreme over crowding by accepting a large transport of kittens ranging in ages from 8 weeks to 11 months. The little charmers and some of their mothers have already arrived. Photos of a […]

WELLS — Wells author Mort Mather, known statewide as an environmentalist and columnist, will launch his new book, “A Stone’s Throw: Orvie’s Stories” Joshua’s Restaurant, 1637 Post Road, from p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21. “A Stone’s Throw” is told from the perspective of a young boy wading into life, sometimes literally, in the 1940s. His world […]

BIDDEFORD — If you’re sick and tired of being single, Noreen Rochester wants to help. In a world filled with dating websites and smartphone applications like Ok Cupid and Tinder, the Biddeford native’s traditional matchmaking business, Cara Matchmaking, is thriving. This time of year – with some still holding onto New Year’s Eve resolutions, cold […]

WELLS — On Jan. 27, Wells Elementary School welcomed the 2016 Spindrifters, a jump rope demonstration team from South Bristol, to perform for a student assembly. The Spindrifters are composed of fourth- through eighth-grade students and is sponsored by the American Heart Association. They perform throughout the state for schools that participate in the American […]

Celebrating a holiday can be challenging for those with diabetes, as sweet treats are a part of many holiday celebrations. Come Valentine’s Day, chocolates, candy and rich desserts can often be found on the menu, which can prove problematic for those who have to watch their blood-glucose levels. Diabetics may be tempted to indulge in […]