Dang. Just when I thought I had the whole eyes-behind my head thing down pat, the younger of my two boys pulled a fast one last week, leading me to spend a few quality minutes up close and personal with my hardwood floors. I’m floored, indeed. Scrubbing my floors hunched is tough on my knees, […]
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Nonesuch announces bestsellers
Fiction 1. “A Man Called Ove,” by Frederick Backman, Simon & Schuster. 2. “My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You,” by Frederick Backman, Simon & Schuster. 3. “Me Before You,” by Jo Jo Moyes, Penguin Random. 4. “At The Waters Edge,” by Sara Gruen, Penguin Random. 5. “Euphoria,” by Lily King, Perseus. 6. “Brooklyn” by […]
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There’s still a place for oral tradition
We, people, have a habit of passing down stories. Myths from dozens of different ancient cultures remain alive today, sometimes only because of word of mouth. Children learn stories from their parents, only to pass them onto their children, and so on down through hundreds of generations. Today, many of those same stories continue to […]
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Meet Triple Crown
T.C. is a young, adult, neutered male feline that came into the rescue when his elderly caregiver was unable to care for his most beloved, furry little buddy. T.C. is the most loving, gentle, cuddling sweetheart that anyone could possibly want. He is young enough to be playful, but having been raised by a senior […]
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American Heart Assoc. recognizes Wells school
WELLS — On Jan. 27, during a schoolwide assembly, two Wells Elementary School fourth-grade students presented awards from the American Heart Association to WES Principal Marianne Horne and Assistant Principal Ken Spinney. The awards were in recognition of WES receiving first place in its Jump Rope For Heart division and for being the top Jump […]
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Lawmakers announce bids for re-election
YORK COUNTY — Two state legislators announced Jan. 28 that they will be running for re-election in the fall. Sen. Ron Collins of Wells, a Republican who represents District 34, and Rep. Ryan Fecteau, a Democrat who represents part of Biddeford, announced they would be running again. District 34 is comprised of Acton, Kennebunk, Lebanon, […]
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Proposal to use foreign lifeguards in Wells dead
WELLS — A proposal to use foreign workers to fill town lifeguard positions is dead in the water. Last month, Town Manager Jonathan Carter proposed that the town use international students on J-1 visas to fill seasonal lifeguard positions. The town has about 15 of the 25 slots filled. It has become increasingly difficult to […]
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Wells Reserve announces winter programs
WELLS — Whether this winter delivers snow to southern Maine or just stays cold and dry, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm has miles of trails to explore and a series of talks, guided walks, day camps and workshops to help you shake the chill. The reserve is open from 7 a.m. to sunset every day […]
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Marginal Way benefits from reusable bag program
OGUNQUIT — Marginal Way Preservation Fund, a nonprofit committed to preserving the Marginal Way for future generations, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program for the month of February. This exciting program has been designed to create revenue streams for deserving local nonprofits like Marginal Way Preservation Fund. For […]
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Commission recommends reduced fine for York GOP
AUGUSTA — The Maine Commission of Governmental Ethics and Election Practices has recommended that a $1,500 penalty imposed on the York County Republican Committee for filing campaign expenditures late be reduced to $200. The issue stems from the county GOP committee’s independent expenditure in connection with the special election of candidate Matthew Harrington for House […]