WELLS — Resident equestrian Mary Jordan and her horse Rubicon 75 were recently named to the Federation Equestre International Long List of nominated athletes and horses for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. While a USA team was named, long-listed athletes are eligible to compete as alternates if the need arises. Jordan also […]
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Clay creativity at River Tree Arts
KENNEBUNK — It’s clay night Thursday, July 21, from 6-8 p.m. at River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave. Demonstrations and step-by-step instruction will be provided to guide participants through this creative workshop in RTA’s ceramics studio. Cost is $30 per student. For more information call 967-9120 or see rivertreearts.org.
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Land sought for consolidated court complex
ALFRED — Got land? About, say, seven buildable acres? If so, the state court system wants to know about it. The Maine Judicial Branch is looking for land to build a new, consolidated $65 million courthouse in York County. Among the criteria is that the land has reasonable access to a major road, is served […]
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They walk the walk, make the call
BIDDEFORD — If you’ve been near Mechanics Park recently, you’ve most likely seen them. Heads down, phones in hands, staring intently at something on their screens and appearing to wander around a bit. They’re searching for something. Something that’s not real. The small riverside park on Water Street is a “Pokestop” in the “Pokemon Go” […]
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York Hospital buys land, mum on plans
SANFORD — There is a new player in the health care field in Sanford, but York Hospital, which closed on an 11.29-acre land parcel on Friday, isn’t prepared to say just yet what its role will be. “We’re still looking at the options,” said hospital marketing director Jody Merrill on Tuesday. “We’re working with the […]
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A tale of love and loss in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — It’s a legendary tale of love and loss, a critique of modernity and a musical of epic proportions. And Wednesday, Victor Hugo’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” will come to life on the Ogunquit Playhouse stage. Based on the 1996 Disney animated film of the same name, the Ogunquit version is only the […]
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Local baseball roundup: Wells reaches American Legion state tournament
Wells outlasts Staples Crossing, 5-4 in 10 innings, in a Zone 4 playoff game.
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Canoeing in Maine: A bit of sanctuary on the river in Wells
The Webhannet offers interesting terrain and a host of birdlife.
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Act today; avoid financial regrets tomorrow
“Regrets? I’ve had a few.” — Frank Sinatra Mr. Sinatra, one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century, did things his way, but he was also familiar with remorse. He’s not alone, of course. We all deal with regrets – and financial ones are among the most troublesome. Here are the leading financial […]