WELLS — The Wells football team cruised to a 53-0 shutout win over Freeport Friday night in Wells. Prior to the game, the Wells team and community honored the nation’s military past and present with an emotional ceremony. Members of the Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club led the team out of a camouflage helmet and on […]
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The seven-year stitch and a great clothing cleanse
Of the little and great life lessons my husband and I try to instill in our children, one of them is to not hoard – to keep rooms and play areas somewhat tidy with the forethought to dispose of things once rendered useless or beyond repair. It’s a lesson that’s just as valid for adults […]
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Painting makes Spouse blue – or azure
Last weekend, Spouse and I took on one of those projects that are a true test for many relationships: we painted the kitchen. I never fully appreciated why painting is my husband’s least-favorite house project. He would sooner replace the roof than have to paint a room, which I now completely understand. It took no […]
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Chamber festival performers give their all
The 24th season of the Portland Chamber Music Festival concluded with a gala concert at Hannaford Hall on the Portland campus of the University of Southern Maine Aug. 20. Based on what I heard, it would be fair to state that each concert presented as part of this annual two-week festival could be described as […]
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Why I couldn’t vote on the special session question
First, I want to publicly condemn, in the strongest possible way, Gov. Paul LePage’s vitriolic message he left on state Rep. Drew Gattine’s answering machine several weeks ago. There is absolutely no excuse for any elected official to use such language, even in the heat of debate or policy differences. I know Rep. Gattine and […]
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Three questions, but only one’s got an easy answer
School is back in session, so here are three relevant questions for discussion in today’s social studies, civics, current events, and/or ethics classes. The first is: “Should public servants be held to a higher standard?” In an ideal world, elected officials would exemplify integrity, fairness, empathy, and energy in everything they do, but current (and […]
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Right retirement planning won’t land you in the rough
If you’re a golfer, you know the joys (and occasional frustrations) of the game. But you might not realize that some of the lessons you learn on the links can carry over to other areas of your life – such as retirement planning. So whether you’re already retired or are planning to retire in the […]
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Some comments about the weather
Is it just me who feels like all the seasons are running a little bit late this year? Of course, considering fall won’t even officially start until the 21st, it’s a little too early to call it late, but it certainly feels that way. Especially after this year, when winter dragged its heels around until […]
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York police officer discusses hardships in memoir, “Black to Blue”
KENNEBUNK — On Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. York officer Jamie Rooney will talk about her first book, a memoir, at Kennebunk Free Library. “Black to Blue” is the story of a little girl forced to grow up surrounded by extreme substance abuse, physical abuse and poverty. “I grew up in the roach infested projects […]
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Saco and Biddeford Savings donates 100K to YCCC
WELLS – Saco & Biddeford Savings CEO Kevin Savage, and Chairman of the Board Robert Wade, presented York County Community President, Dr. Barbara Finkelstein, and York County Community College Foundation Chair, Kathy Baker, with a gift of $100,000 in support of YCCC’s capital campaign for its new academic building. As the college has outgrown its […]