Classes for all Sanford elementary school students and Sanford Junior High School students begin Tuesday, Sept. 6. Kindergarten students begin classes Sept. 8, Sanford High School freshmen and seniors attend classes starting Sept. 6; juniors and sophomores start Sept. 7. Bus stop times are estimated; arrive five minutes before bus stop time. Margaret Chase Smith […]
August 2016
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RSU 23 School District, Old Orchard Beach, bus routes
The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Sept. 6 and Sept. 12 for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten students. Loranger Middle School/ Jameson School, Pre K-5 Bus 19 7:10 Melvin Ave.7:11 Jeanette Ave.7:12 18 Ocean Park Ave.7:13 Irvine St7:13 Ryfield (bottom)7:14 Goosefare7:15 36 Smithwheel (mailboxes at church)7:16 53 Smithwheel(Rockwall)7:17 52 Smithwheel7:17 77 Smithwheel7:18 Ryefield (top)7:18 […]
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Wells-Ogunquit Community School District bus routes
School starts: Sept. 6 for Wells Elementary School students. Wells Junior High School students and Wells High School freshmen; Sept. 7 for Wells High School upper classmen; and Sept. 9 for kindergarten students. Bus routes are subject to change and times are approximate at the beginning of the school year. For questions, contact Lauren Clark […]
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Rat poison discovery causes partial closing of Ogunquit Beach
OGUNQUIT — A large portion of Ogunquit Beach remained blocked off by caution tape on Thursday as town officials and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection investigated the use of rat poison at the beach. Acting Town Manager Mark O’Brien said in a press release that it became apparent to him last week that rat […]
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RSU 21 committee retains current cost-sharing agreement
KENNEBUNK — Members of the RSU 21 Cost-Sharing Amendment Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to retain the same cost-sharing agreement decided upon in 2013. Arundel, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport agreed to share non-state-funded costs for their consolidated school district, RSU 21, in 2013. As part of that agreement, each town is responsible for paying local funds […]
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Residents listen to pros and cons of fluoride
KENNEBUNK — When some of the municipalities in York County had the opportunity to get fluoride in their water more than a decade ago, there probably wasn’t a lot of opposition. The chance to have something that protects your teeth from cavities and decay, for free and just by drinking water, seemed like a no-brainer. […]
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Wells to hold public hearing on fluoride referendum
WELLS — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday set a public hearing for Sept. 6, during which residents will be able to weigh in on a November ballot question that will ask them if they want to continue adding fluoride to their drinking water. Town Manager Jonathan Carter said the hearing was set in accordance […]
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UNE, YCCC sign transfer partnership agreement
BIDDEFORD — The University of New England and York County Community College on Monday signed a partnership that will allow students seeking bachelor’s degrees to easily transfer their credits to the university upon graduating from YCCC. The “2 + 2 Transfer,” as the partnership is known, signed by both UNE President Danielle Ripich and YCCC […]
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Review: Ogunquit’s ‘Priscilla’ no drag
William Blake once observed, “The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.” At the Ogunquit Playhouse production of “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” excess is redefined by a profusion of feathers, sequins, sparkles, bangles and beads, architectural wigs and headdresses that rise to a staggering height. The fun begins as the central cast […]
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Public safety building, library expansion on hold
WELLS — It’s back to the drawing board for proposals for a new public safety building and fire substation, as well as an expansion to the Wells Public Library. The Board of Selectmen are now aiming for the June ballot for two questions that will ask voters to decide if the town should spend money […]