WELLS — On Jan. 27, Wells Elementary School welcomed the 2016 Spindrifters, a jump rope demonstration team from South Bristol, to perform for a student assembly. The Spindrifters are composed of fourth- through eighth-grade students and is sponsored by the American Heart Association. They perform throughout the state for schools that participate in the American […]

Celebrating a holiday can be challenging for those with diabetes, as sweet treats are a part of many holiday celebrations. Come Valentine’s Day, chocolates, candy and rich desserts can often be found on the menu, which can prove problematic for those who have to watch their blood-glucose levels. Diabetics may be tempted to indulge in […]

This week, I have an appointment to see a professional who is well educated, extremely gifted, highly experienced, and quite respected in her field. My dentist. I am terrified. Our family has always been pretty good about getting our teeth examined and cleaned on a regular basis. We got the kids started with dental care […]

Many events are designed to represent milestones or coming of age, and they range from birthdays big and small to cotillion balls. While parenting young kiddos, some events metamorphose gradually from one to another as phases without much notice. They may or may not be all that significant. But some are landmarks, defined by notable, […]