I f you have a child in college, you’re probably familiar with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which must be completed to help ensure that students don’t miss out on federal and state grants, work study jobs and loans. But you might not know that some important changes will be coming […]
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Young people literally wired to make changes
I had an interesting conversation with my parents over dinner the other day that started with a simple question … one that turned out to have a rather complicated answer. Generations are an odd way to mark time. Especially since no one seems to be able to make up their minds. Since my parents are […]
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Motorists can salute Navy Reserves via license plate
AUGUSTA — Love the U.S. Navy Reserve? If you do, and want to show your support for the 100th anniversary of the creation of the reserve and those who served, there’s a way to do both. The commemorative license plate celebrating the U.S. Navy Reserve centennial is still available for purchase at all Bureau of […]
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Theater presents ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’
KITTERY — Patrick Dorow Productions presents “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” the longest running musical revue on Broadway, sponsored by Olde Port Properties, through 28, at The Star Theatre in Kittery. The program showcases 39 pop standards, including rock & roll and rhythm and blues songs written by renowned songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The program […]
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WHS Warriors raise $2,350 for outreach program
WELLS — The Wells High School Warriors Boys Basketball Varsity Team presented a check for $2,350 to the Outreach Program for Wells and Ogunquit during halftime at a varsity home game with Yarmouth on Feb. 4. This is the fourth year the team has raised funds for this local charity largely by selling calendars and […]
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Another Chance Animal Rescue
Meet the new arrivals: ACAR has partnered with a rescue in the southern part of the country to alleviate some of the extreme over crowding by accepting a large transport of kittens ranging in ages from 8 weeks to 11 months. The little charmers and some of their mothers have already arrived. Photos of a […]
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Wells author releases new book
WELLS — Wells author Mort Mather, known statewide as an environmentalist and columnist, will launch his new book, “A Stone’s Throw: Orvie’s Stories” Joshua’s Restaurant, 1637 Post Road, from p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21. “A Stone’s Throw” is told from the perspective of a young boy wading into life, sometimes literally, in the 1940s. His world […]
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Up Coming Events at Wells Public Library
Children and Teen Programs Popcorn Party Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. Listen to popcorn stories, make popcorn crafts, play popcorn games, all while eating tons of popcorn. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. For more information, contact Allison Herman at aherman@wellstown.org or call the library at 646-8181. […]
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Journalist to complete staffing of cold-case unit
The Maine Attorney General’s Office has hired veteran journalist Renee Ordway to serve as a victims’ advocate with the state’s first cold-case unit. Ordway worked for 29 years as a reporter and columnist for the Bangor Daily News and most recently as assistant news director for two Bangor-area television stations. In her new role, she […]
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Matchmaker Brings Hearts together year-round
BIDDEFORD — If you’re sick and tired of being single, Noreen Rochester wants to help. In a world filled with dating websites and smartphone applications like Ok Cupid and Tinder, the Biddeford native’s traditional matchmaking business, Cara Matchmaking, is thriving. This time of year – with some still holding onto New Year’s Eve resolutions, cold […]