Radon is drawn out of the ground from under the foundation of a home. It can compromise air quality and cause cancer if left untreated. Radon can be a very real threat to public health in homes all across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated […]
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Virus on your smartphone? Fix it quickly
Smartphone users beware — scam artists are out to get you. Paula Fleming of the Better Business Bureau of Maine, eastern Massachusetts and Vermont, said scammers are increasingly targeting smartphones with malware scams to lock phones and then requiring a fee to fix it. “Currently, this particular scam seems limited to iPhones and iPad users […]
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Time for some new year’s (financial) resolutions
The countdown to 2016 has begun. Why not add some financial resolutions for the new year? • Pay yourself first. Even if you aren’t living “paycheck to paycheck,” you probably don’t have much trouble spending your money – because there’s always something that you or a family member needs, always a repair required for your […]
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Ticking time not lost on the young
Well, one year is drawing to a close and a new one is just around the corner. Time passing never seems as dramatic as it does when you can say “see you next year” to someone and know that you really mean it. It is sort of funny to take stock and think about how […]
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Spotlight
ART Tom Gilmore’s photographs are on display at the Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main St., Sanford, through the end of January. Gilmore photographs conserved lands in Maine and New Hampshire. While Acadia National Park and the White Mountains are well known, Gilmore is also developing a portfolio of photographs of land conserved by […]
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Come on, get healthy
SANFORD — New Year, new resolutions? Maybe it’s time. And for folks ages 60 and older, there’s a new program designed to help you “eat smart and live strong.” The “Eat Smart, Live Strong” program takes place at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 1 Emerson St., over four Fridays in January. It was designed by the […]
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Service dog volunteers needed
Service dogs provide invaluable support and assistance to people who require their services. These dogs may help guide the blind or provide emotional therapy to adults and children. Some service dogs even perform tasks around the house for people with mobility issues. Puppies trained for service work start out as bubbly animals just like any […]
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Meet Willie…
Five-month-old Willie is looking for his forever home. This adorable lab/pittie mix came from Louisiana. He is a happy little boy, good with absolutely everyone – a perfect family dog. Neutered and up to date on his shots, Willie is ready for the next adventure in his life. To meet him, call 676-5599. Other pets […]
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Submarine crew visits with elementary students
WELLS — Four petty officers and one chief petty officer from the U.S.S Scranton submarine made a day-long visit to Wells Elementary School to visit with students and staff on Nov. 9. In the morning, the sailors participated in the school’s annual Veterans Day K-4 assembly. Some of them commented on photos being shown on […]
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Local boutique to benefit hospice
KITTERY — The Board of Directors of A Caring Community, doing business as The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique, has selected Cornerstone VNA as a recipient of a portion of the company’s December’s sales profits. Community Tool Box and Seacoast Pathways were also selected to share the profits. The nonprofit Fabulous Find is a boutique resale […]