Fall tends to be a time of reflection for me. Maybe it’s the scent of autumn in the air, or maybe it’s because I’ve been staring at the jackets in our hall closet that date back to 1997 – I don’t really know. But there is one thing I do believe. We’re moving too fast. […]
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Sporting a good attitude
I recently stood behind a pint-sized soccer net, arms crossed tightly to brace myself in the cold rain, hunkered under my raincoat hoodie. I looked on in awe as my 5-year-old – along with several other tots in brightly colored shirts which contrasted the gray day – fumbled and stumbled over a sopping, grass-streaked soccer […]
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Judge suspended, but probate court stays open
ALFRED — The judge may be suspended, but the York County Registry of Probate and the probate court itself is open for business. York County Manager Greg Zinser on Friday said the county has hired the services of probate judges from two other counties to fill in during the 30-day bench suspension of York County […]
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Wells student awarded ‘Commended Student’
WELLS — Wells High School senior Kevin S. Finley has been named a Commended Student in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, NMSC, which conducts the program, was presented by Wells High School principal Eileen Sheehy to this scholastically talented senior. According to […]
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Pets
Sky is a four-month-old blue tiger and beige female kitten that just came into Another Chance Animal Rescue from the Sanford area as a stray. Sky is a little shy on the first meet, but warms up very quickly to a gentle stroke and a soft voice. She is spayed and all necessary vaccinations will […]
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Historical Society takes history outdoors
WELLS — Historian and author Joseph Hardy will lead a History Walk and Talk at 10 a.m. Oct. 15. The walking tour will take place in the historic mills of the Merriland River. The cost is $5 for the general public and free for members of the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit. The program […]
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Oldies dance has good cause
The 10th Oldies Benefit Dance, held at the Eagles Hall on 57 Birch St., Biddeford, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The dance will feature rock ‘n’ roll music from the 1950s to the 1980s, and will be provided by Oldies ‘R’ Us. There will be prizes for a dance […]
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Veterans Day race planned for Nov.
WELLS — The third annual Veterans Day 5K Road Race, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will occur on Nov. 12 at Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road. Proceeds to benefit a local veterans charity. For more information call 646- 2451 or visit wellschamber.org.
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K’port church holding concerts
KENNEBUNKPORT — The First Church has three concerts coming up to be held in the church at 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Joyce Painter Rice is the church’s music director and organist. “Old Fashioned Hymn Sing” will take place Oct. 23, and “First Church’s Christmas Concert & Carol Sing” will be held Dec. 11. All concerts […]
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Historic Wells cemetery to get its due
WELLS — One of the town’s oldest cemeteries will finally be given the respect it’s due this fall. In December 2014, Wells received an easement for the area, which is privately owned. Until receipt of the easement, the town had been unable to care of the graveyard, which was source of concern for some residents. […]