Children’s and Teen Programs Each month, Wells Public Library celebrates a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades 5-8. On Friday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m., the Random Fandom event will offer crafts, games and snacks while children discuss their favorite aspects of Doctor Who. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at [email protected] or […]
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York Public Library offers events
For adults: “La Passion d’Augustine,” Winter Film Series, Sunday, Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. In a small convent school in rural Quebec, Mother Augustine provides a musical education to young women no matter their socio-economic background. However, with the looming changes brought by Vatican II and Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, the school’s future is at peril. […]
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Kennebunk library offers Jan. happenings
Jack, the 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, will visit the Kennebunk Free Library once a month as a patient, furry listener encouraging children to read. His first visit will be Saturday Jan. 16 from 10-11 a.m. Students of all ages are invited to drop in to read to Jack. Jack is a certified therapy dog who […]
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AWS Society presents January events
Planet Dog Adoption Day Sat. Jan. 16 The Mobile Adoption Team will bring adoptable dogs to the Portland Planet Dog Store on Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 211 Marginal Way, Portland. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Planet Dog Company Store at […]
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Nonesuch Books Biddeford Crossing Bestsellers
FICTION 1. “A Man Called Ove,” Frederick Backman, Simon & Schuster. 2. “All the Light We Cannot See,” Anthony Doerr, Simon & Schuster. 3. “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams,” Stephen King, Thorndike Press. 4. “See Me,” Nicholas Sparks, Little Brown. 5. “Rogue Lawyer,” John Grisham, Penguin Random. 6. “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You,” […]
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Leap days, calendars and time
There’s a rhyme to check the days of the months that goes – or, at least, starts – “thirty days hath September, April, June and November. All the rest have thirty-one, except February – ” but from there I can never remember quite what it devolves into while attempting to explain leap years. Oh, well. […]
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Put your financial ‘puzzle’ together
Jan. 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen – or why National Puzzle Day even exists – is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle […]
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3 ingredient cranberry marshmallow clouds
These super easy marshmallows are honestly as light and silky as a cloud. They are best I have ever tasted, and the good thing about them is, you can use whatever flavors and colors you desire to be festive. Try lime, cherry or lemon, adding more food coloring while beating for brighter marshmallows. The reason […]
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Bread and milk season is upon us
This winter has been the weirdest of all. About a week ago, I caught a weather teaser on television a couple of hours before the newscast. The meteorologist blurted out his five-second preview, “Highs near 60 and a little bit of snow in the forecast at 11.” Wait – what? On Christmas Day, Spouse and […]
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Crock and roll, my friends
And just like that, the slow cooker season’s officially upon us. The weather outdoors may be swirling winds and blustering snow, but you can bet that many families are hunkering down and filling their homes with the aroma of spices, stews and nothing to lose. I firmly believe that slow cooking is absolutely appropriate during […]