The Naples Public Library and its Centennial Celebration is hosting a “Needlework Exhibit” on Saturday, May 19 at the library from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The exhibit is being shown by the Southern Maine Chapter (SOME) of The Embroiderer’s Guild of America. The Embroiderer’s Guild was formed to foster the art of needlework and […]
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Work is so overrated
“The more you earn, the less you keep, And now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to take, If the tax collector hasn’t got it before I wake.” Ogden Nash. Lane/Tommy: We have finally realized that we are gradually being taxed to death. This slow torture has become so […]
World tales come to life at Schoolhouse, May 18-19
Schoolhouse Arts Center’s 1/2 Pint Players will present “Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale” on May 18 and 19 at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake. This entertaining show is a collection of stories from across the world. Some of the stories you know, some you don’t, but all are classics, all are […]
World tales come to life at Schoolhouse, May 18-19
Schoolhouse Arts Center’s 1/2 Pint Players will present “Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear a Tale” on May 18 and 19 at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake. This entertaining show is a collection of stories from across the world. Some of the stories you know, some you don’t, but all are classics, all are […]
Bicyclist thankful to be alive after hit-and-run
The bicyclist hit by a car Sunday afternoon in Standish is recuperating at his home this week. He said he is bruised from head to toe but very thankful to be alive. “My whole body is in pain,” Standish resident Michael Tetrault said. “I have two staples in my head and road rash on my […]
Active Aging Expo, May 23
If you have been away for the winter and just got back, you might not have heard about the Active Aging Expo, to be held Wednesday, May 23, at the Portland Sports Complex, Warren Avenue. This is the 29th year for this very popular special day – which used to be called Elders Day. This […]
Tune in here, not there
Editor, I read with interest your April 20 editorial titled “Too Little Information.” You referenced your frustration that the local National Public Radio station did not provide news updates during the Patriot’s Day Storm, adding “There should have been some radio station out there with continuous coverage of the storm to keep us informed.” I […]
Windham's Montecalvo receives Air Force scholarship
Kaprice Montecalvo, of Windham, has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend a selected host college or university. The cadet was selected to receive the scholarship certificate on the basis of comprehensive tests, high school scholastic achievement, and extra-curricular activities. The majority of Air Force ROTC scholarships cover […]
Windham's Montecalvo receives Air Force scholarship
Kaprice Montecalvo, of Windham, has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) college scholarship offer to attend a selected host college or university. The cadet was selected to receive the scholarship certificate on the basis of comprehensive tests, high school scholastic achievement, and extra-curricular activities. The majority of Air Force ROTC scholarships cover […]