You know what school doesn’t seem to have anymore? Shop class. Or Home Ec. Teen ‘80s movies lied to me. I want to hit things with a hammer, darnit. Learning how to sew a button so it doesn’t fall off sounds extremely useful as well. I’m running out of nice shirts. And while I’m on […]
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Helping mother prepare for retirement
Mother’s Day is almost here, so start shopping for the flowers or candy for Mom. But this year, why not also go beyond the traditional. Specifically, if your mother is still working but getting close to retirement, consider providing her with a gift that can help make her days as a retiree more pleasant. Here […]
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The not-so-great migration
Birds have got the right idea. Once that wicked winter wind blows, they hightail it for southern climes, where I imagine them sipping pina coladas poolside at a swanky resort, chuckling at we grounded humans. “Silly animals,” they squawk, “with their fuzzy boots and parkas! Toss your drinks back, fellow flyers, it’s time to limbo!” […]
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The kittens are coming…
A nother Chance Animal Rescue will be celebrating the arrival of new kittens and their moms, with a kitten shower, which is open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a viewing of some of the very young baby guests. The event will take place on May 14 from 10 […]
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Green crabs damaging Maine salt marshes
WELLS — Scientists at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve have discovered how invasive green crabs are damaging salt marshes along the Maine coast. By measuring the strength of peat in three salt marshes, and by using CT scanning to inspect peat samples drawn from those marshes, the researchers have shown that green crab burrowing […]
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YCCC’s Foley appointed NEOA president-elect
WELLS — York County Community College’s Director of TRIO Student Support Services Jane Kimball Foley was recently appointed as the president elect of The New England Educational Opportunity Association, or NEOA, beginning in September. She will assume the role of president in next year. “I am humbled and honored to have been chosen as president-elect […]
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Community event to celebrate Ogunquit’s school history
OGUNQUIT — Together with the Ogunquit Heritage Museum, the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit is hosting another of their popular “Do You Remember” community events. The theme, “Do You Remember Ogunquit Village School?” will bring townspeople together to talk and enjoy the shared stories and photos of school memories from the beloved 1906 schoolhouse. […]
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Wells students donate to numerous local organizations
WELLS — On Feb. 29, Wells Elementary School held an assembly focused on one of the school’s core values, “Compassion”. This year the assembly was the culmination and celebration of a multi-donation endeavor focused on making a meaningful difference for others. Invited to the event were representatives of numerous local organizations including Atria Senior Living, […]
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Vinegar Hill online box office open for business
ARUNDEL — Southern Maine’s newest music venue, Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, opened its online box office on April 26. The venue is located at 53 Old Post Road, the site of the former Arundel Barn Playhouse. Set in a former barn, the theater seats 200 people, said managing partner Debbie Lennon. The barn and the […]