Weekend adventures, big and small, are all so crucial to the grand canon of making family memories. We’ve a tiny window of time in which our kiddos are tiny themselves, and so my husband and I truly attempt to make it count, no matter where we are. Whether we’re investigating tiny pine cones tucked away […]
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Tourist-trapped in tiring pursuits near home
Last weekend we thought it would be fun to do what the tourists do. You know, stand in long lines, pay too much for food and try to learn how to relax. We started with a baseball game Saturday evening in Portland that by all indications from every weather report known to civilization should have […]
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York representative selected as CSG Toll Fellow
YORK — State Rep. Lydia Blume, D-York, has been selected to participate in one of the in leadership development programs for state government officials, The Council of State Governments’ Henry Toll Fellowship program. The 48 leaders in the Class of 2016 Toll Fellowship program hail from 29 states, Puerto Rico and Guam and represent all […]
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So-called settled science has its limits
Summer vacation really isn’t supposed to be a time for thinking about school, but nonetheless, it’s been on my mind recently. To be entirely exact, the way certain things are taught has been on my mind recently. But that’s starting at the middle of the story, so let’s go back to the beginning. Something you […]
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Pets on the move
Marty and Jackie are two of the 57 pets that went home last weekend! A few days before they were adopted, two of AWS’s most dedicated volunteers took them on a fun outing in Kennebunkport. They put smiles on people’s faces, but above all, they enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with tourists in Dock Square […]
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ACAR seeks good homes for pets
Mia is an 11-week-old black tiger kitten. She came in to the rescue at 2 days old with her devoted mom and four other litter-mates. Mia is one of three girls and two boys, all lively, healthy, bright-eyed and loving little charmers. Mia and her litter-mates are looking for families that will provide each with […]
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Book sale to benefit Wells Library to be held Aug. 12 and 13
WELLS —The Friends of the Wells Public Library will hold its annual book sale on Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m. The event is free for Friends of the Library and $5 for all others. The event is free for all on Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds support the children’s programs, musical events, films […]
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Historical tours offered this month
The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit will be giving tours of the Meetinghouse and exhibits from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursdays in August. The tour guide will be Historical Society member Bill Farr, a docent at the Ogunquit Playhouse as well as the Kotzschmar Organ in Portland. The guided tours take 30-40 minutes […]
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School Committee recognizes WHS ranking in national magazine
WELLS — This past spring Wells High School was awarded the Silver Award by U.S. News & World Report and ranked fifth best high school in Maine. This is the fifth year in a row that WHS has attained a top ranking from this national online magazine. On May 4, the WOCSD School Committee recognized […]
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Rep. Hymanson honors Eagle Scouts
Rep. Patty Hymanson, D-York, honored the Eagle Scouts of Troop 301 in York with Legislative Sentiments at an Eagle Scout induction ceremony in June. Derek Murphy is the newest Eagle Scout. His project was helping Somali refugees in Lewiston with construction projects. Pictured, from left, are: Jason Henson, Nate Bald, Rep. Hymanson, Alex Papp and […]