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Chili-Fest planned at Wells Jr. High
WELLS — The 16th annual Chili-Fest, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will be Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Junior High School. The event is sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and People’s Choice Competition. There is free parking and […]
Let’s not outgrow our need for friendship
I was texting a friend of mine just the other day about what I planned to focus on for my column – adult friendships – when her response threw me for a loop. “Adult friendships? I’m not very good at those …” This friend has a particularly warm, welcoming presence that I imagine everyone wants […]
Why play is vital
A n artful sign hangs in The Yard – Biddeford’s massive, indoor playground nestled inside a former mill – which quotes Einstein: “Play is the highest level of research.” Another nearby sign illustrates a playground, captioned simply: “Because no one ever remembers their best day of TV”. Stacy Maguire, pediatric occupational therapist, owns and operates […]
A chicken of the woods in every pot
The orange ruffles hadn’t been there last week, but now they were impossible to miss. Overnight, it seemed, a chicken of the woods had returned to roost on the old oak stump in our yard. My family already knew we could watch birds and treehouses and lightning from our kitchen. We hadn’t realized that we […]
As the world doesn’t turn to an apocalyptic ending
I ’ve heard it said that the appeal of apocalypse films comes largely from two impulses. One, the feeling that comes from watching someone go through impossibly horrible things makes all of your more mundane problems seem so much more manageable. Two, apocalypse stories provide the thing that we’re subconsciously ingrained to believe completes the […]
You never outlive need for diversified portfolio
During your working years, your primary investment goal is generally growth – you need your money to grow so that you can eventually afford the comfortable retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But when you retire, should you change course and adjust your investment strategy from “offense” to “defense”? Actually, it’s not quite that simple. To begin […]
Wells Dog Park
Area residents and the Town of Wells are currently working together to create a local dog park that would accommodate both large and small dogs. Our mission is to establish a clean and safe environment, where our well-behaved canines can exercise and socialize off leash in a fenced-in, well maintained, beautifully developed park. The park […]
Wells bank reopens after renovation
WELLS — SIS Bank reopened its Wells branch location with a ribbon cutting on June 20, after which customers were invited to stop by to draw prizes throughout the week, as well as take advantage of great product specials. Located at 1149 Post Road, the bank has had a complete renovation including updating the dark […]