WELLS — In a demonstration of empathy and mercy, Pope Francis invited three Syrian migrant families to accompany him to the Vatican in April following a visit to the Greek island of Lesbos, a home to migrants and refugees who have fled war and violence in the Middle East and Africa. “May the world, the […]
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Probate judge suspension issue advances in court
BIDDEFORD — In a hearing in Biddeford District Court on Tuesday, York County Probate Judge Robert Nadeau said he was not motivated by a desire for more money when he asked county commissioners for a larger salary and more court time in April 2015. Instead, Nadeau said, it was an attempt to solve what he […]
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See plovers? Keep your distance
WELLS — Nine pairs of piping plovers have been sighted in Old Orchard Beach, and the town is asking beachgoers to give nesting birds their space. Eight pairs have been seen in the Town of Wells on four different beaches, four pairs on Ogunquit beach and there are more elsewhere in York County. Piping plovers […]
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Triple Berry Buckle
Triple Berry Buckle is not at all what other sites tout as authentic buckle. This is truly the way to do it, with just enough cake batter to hold together the rich, syrupy fruit that is bubbling up through the batter that “buckles” as it is cooking. Enjoy this classic New England dessert as it […]
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York Library offers May events
Tuesday, May 17, 7 p.m. Ever wonder what the secret is to taking great photos? Matt Parker shares some of the “tricks of the trade” and demonstrates how to make anyone’s camera work for them. Matt is a part-time freelance sports and events photographer from the Seacoast area. When not working as an Applications Engineer […]
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Mother always assured a generous slice of the pie
During Mother’s Day weekend, Spouse and I brought Second Born home from college for her summer break. Dinner was wolfed down at a rest stop somewhere between Pennsylvania and Maine. That’s all right – I’ll have a kid home for the summer, and after that, I can start calculating how to get back to Atlanta […]