WELLS — Wells High School hosted its third Breakfast of Champions of the 2015-2016 school year on April 8. Seven staff members and 13 students were recognized for excellence in their positive contributions to Wells High School. Those selected to receive this honor are generally nominated by a coach, teacher or staff member based upon […]
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York Hospital earns ‘A’ for patient safety
YORK — York Hospital was one of 798 hospitals in the country to receive an A ranking in hospital safety by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. The organization assigns letter grade Hospital Safety Scores, from A through F to hospitals nationwide, with A being the top score. “Patient safety is of course […]
Construction of new Sanford High School begins
SANFORD — After years of planning, design, meetings, a referendum and approvals each step of the way, construction is finally scheduled to begin early next week on Sanford’s new state-of-the-art high school and technical center. Work will start with tree removal on the wooded site, according to architect Lance Whitehead of Lavallee Brensinger. The technical […]
“Let It Be” kicks off Playhouse season
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off its 84th season with the international smash hit, direct from London’s West End and Broadway, “Let It Be – A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles,” The play will rock the stage from May 18 to June 11. This tribute show follows the Fab Four’s meteoric rise […]
YCCAC and community college forge partnership
SANFORD — The York County Community Action Corp. celebrated its first official day of partnership with York County Community College Wednesday by dedicating a gallery space at its Sanford offices to longtime employee Connie Garber. Garber was surprised to see members of the staff, the board of directors of both organizations, faculty and students at […]
York Library offers May events
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. Celebrate Poetry and the Winners of the York Public Library’s Teen Poetry Contest. Join the library for their second annual Community Open Mic Poetry Night to share, discuss and listen to poetry. Poetry by a local author, (perhaps one of one’s own) or one’s favorite poet; all are welcome. Tuesday, […]
Cheddah Polenta with Roasted Vegetables
Besides the flavor of roasted vegetables, any way you roast them, the creamy, cheesy polenta is a great side dish to these flavorful, lightly charred mouthfuls. As for the spelling of Cheddar in the title? Live in Maine long enough, and it is only natural that the “ah” in Cheddar flows from the brain to […]