The orange ruffles hadn’t been there last week, but now they were impossible to miss. Overnight, it seemed, a chicken of the woods had returned to roost on the old oak stump in our yard. My family already knew we could watch birds and treehouses and lightning from our kitchen. We hadn’t realized that we […]
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As the world doesn’t turn to an apocalyptic ending
I ’ve heard it said that the appeal of apocalypse films comes largely from two impulses. One, the feeling that comes from watching someone go through impossibly horrible things makes all of your more mundane problems seem so much more manageable. Two, apocalypse stories provide the thing that we’re subconsciously ingrained to believe completes the […]
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You never outlive need for diversified portfolio
During your working years, your primary investment goal is generally growth – you need your money to grow so that you can eventually afford the comfortable retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But when you retire, should you change course and adjust your investment strategy from “offense” to “defense”? Actually, it’s not quite that simple. To begin […]
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Wells Dog Park
Area residents and the Town of Wells are currently working together to create a local dog park that would accommodate both large and small dogs. Our mission is to establish a clean and safe environment, where our well-behaved canines can exercise and socialize off leash in a fenced-in, well maintained, beautifully developed park. The park […]
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Wells bank reopens after renovation
WELLS — SIS Bank reopened its Wells branch location with a ribbon cutting on June 20, after which customers were invited to stop by to draw prizes throughout the week, as well as take advantage of great product specials. Located at 1149 Post Road, the bank has had a complete renovation including updating the dark […]
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Welch to speak on robotic assisted partial knee replacements
YORK — York Hospital will host a Lunch & Learn on Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacements and Sports Medicine with Dr. Tyler Welch, orthopaedic surgeon with Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine from noon to 1p.m. Aug. 17. The program will be held at the York Public Library in the Community Room, 15 Long Sands Road. […]
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Wells campground holding Memorial Ride
WELLS — Sea-Vu Campground on Route 1 will have its annual David F. Talevi Memorial Ride on Aug. 14. The ride consists of a 12-, 24- or 36-mile ride for adults with a 5-mile fun ride for kids. The registration fee is $25 for adults and the first 50 people to register will receive a […]
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Kennebunk library holding a ‘Bedtime Math Party’
Kennebunk Free Library will host a Bedtime Math Party at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up who have completed at least one Bedtime Math activity over the course of the summer can bring in their filled-in star chart to gain entry to an afternoon of fun math Olympics and snacks. All events are free […]
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York teen advocates for resources for cystic fibrosis
YORK — Chase Marshall of York participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual Teen Advocacy Day held in Washington, D.C., on June 23. The event included more than 75 teen advocates from around the U.S. who spoke with members of U.S. Senate and advocated for more resources dedicated to cystic fibrosis research, treatment and care […]
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Dufort selected assistant principal of Wells Junior High School
WELLS — Roland “AJ” Dufort is the new assistant principal of Wells Junior High School, according to WOCSD Superintendent James Daly who approved an interview committee’s recommendation to hire Dufort in this capacity. The search process began in July after the position became vacant by the appointment of Bob Griffin to principal at WJHS. The […]