This little charmer is a 1.5 pound tiger who truly rules her kingdom with a velvet paw. Tiny Q.T. was born in a foster home to an outside mom who was rescued by a family that has been feeding and caring for the group that were dropped off near their home. Several of Torrie’s family […]
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Knights of Columbus kick off telethon giving
Frank Pease from the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas Council and George Watson from the Knights of Columbus Springvale Council presented Gervaise Flynn, assistant executive director of Waban with a check from their combined Tootsie Roll Drive for $1784.60 as a kickoff for the 45th Annual Waban Telethon to take place on March 19. This […]
Between Two Worlds
[Trigger warning: the following paragraph may contain troubling information for preteens] L ike many parents, my wife and I get a real kick out of the Santa thing. There’s something delicious about a full month of lying, straight-faced, to our 8-yearold and 5-year-old. Usually we’re trying to dispel myths, convey science, explain the world, and […]
WJHS writers recognized
WELLS — In a ceremony honoring veterans with Wreaths Across America and Wells Junior High School students and staff present at Ocean View Cemetery on Dec. 7, six WJHS students were recognized for their writings and placement in the Veterans of Foreign War’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest for 2015. All six received a framed […]
Those on public assistance spent hundreds of millions on lottery
AUGUSTA — Maine residents on public assistance have spent hundreds of million of dollars on lottery tickets – enough to win more than $22 million in prizes between 2010 and 2014, including eight jackpots worth at least $500,000 each. The data on winnings comes from a state Department of Health and Human Services memo obtained […]
Wells woman honored for caregiving
WELLS — Amy Madge described being her mother’s home caregiver as “the hardest job I ever loved.” “My mother was my best friend, my rock and my inspiration. I think of her every day,” said Madge. Madge took care of her mother, Lorraine, for about three years until she died at the age of 82 […]
A filling morning meal for overnight holiday guests
Many families enjoy hosting overnight guests come the holiday season. Waking up to a full house and enjoying a leisurely breakfast with family and friends is a great way to begin a new day and such moments make for great opportunities to catch up with loved ones. The following recipe for “Gratin of Eggs, Leeks, […]