November 2016
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UNE reaches exchange agreement with Icelandic universities
BIDDEFORD—The University of New England has announced a new partnership that builds on the university’s commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, research and economic development in the North Atlantic and Arctic regions. UNE and two higher education institutions in Iceland, the University of Akureyri and Holar University College, reached an agreement during the 2016 Arctic […]
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Dog license registration available in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK—Town officials are reminding Kennebunk residents that it’s time to renew dog licenses. According to Maine law, all dogs kept within the state must be licensed. Kennebunk Town Clerk Tracey O’Roak said that an owner of a dog that is 6 months of age or older and kept in Kennebunkport must obtain a license from the […]
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What to get for a gift
After returning from a lovely family Thanksgiving in Vermont last Friday I was, like most thoughtful York County residents, perusing a copy of our area’s most widely-read daily newspaper. Figuring Thanksgiving had been a slow news day, I was stunned when I saw the following headline atop the right side of page A-4: Teacher, author […]
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Post House Commons to host Holiday Artisan Workshop
KENNEBUNKPORT—Santa’s workshop is setting up shop locally during Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude celebration when Post House Commons on U.S. Route 1 in Wells will host some of Maine’s most creative craftsmen at a special Holiday Artisan Workshop. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Prelude weekends of Dec. 3 and 4 […]
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David A. Bastille
SACO — David A. Bastille, 64, of Saco, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at home. He was born in Gardiner, Massa-chusetts on July 29, 1952, a son of Edward and Evelyn (Nichols) Bastille. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, Massachusetts. David served his country in the United States Air […]
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Wells Town Hall undergoing renovations
WELLS—Renovation work in now underway for the Wells Town Hall. The construction project began Monday and is expected to take between two to four weeks to complete. Workers will create a new airlock vestibule onto the entry of the general office from the parking lot and a handicap accessible ramp from the paver walkway off […]
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Teaching the joy of giving
BIDDEFORD — It’s the season of giving, and those at the Second Congregational Church in Biddeford are hoping to spread the word with their annual Kids’ Shopping Event on Saturday, Dec. 10. The church is seeking volunteers for the event, held every December, to support the program, which gives children the opportunity to pick out […]
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Victorian Tea brief
A Victorian Tea will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4 to benefit The Community Library in Lyman. The tea will be hosted at the Community Library on 10 John St. in Lyman and will feature an array of elegant finger sandwiches, homemade scones with jam, as well as luscious desserts. Reservations are required […]