BIDDEFORD — Those who have worn the uniform of the United States while serving in the military now have a place to gather and call their own in Biddeford. A chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America has opened at 508 Elm St. in the city and is a rest-and-relaxation type of center where veterans rom […]
2017
Goal realized for new coffee shop franchise owner
SANFORD — When Haley Cabana first started working part time as a barista for Aroma Joe’s in Dover, New Hampshire, she figured it would be a short term gig. Cabana, now 30, was 17 then and still in high school and worked for the company founded by two sets of brothers, who are cousins, after […]
KFL sponsors Art Auction in January
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library has received wonderful donations of art from the community in 2017 and will put them to good use next month. Paintings and prints, both large and small will be part of the offerings at Kennebunk Free Library’s fourth annual silent art auction that will be held Jan. 5 to Jan. 20, […]
New location, dates for local string ensemble
KENNEBUNK — Community string ensemble “No Strings Attached” has announced its new location and dates for the first half of 2018. “No Strings Attached” is moving to Christ Church, 6 Dane St. in Kennebunk for its winter session, beginning Thursday, Jan. 18, and its spring session beginning May 3. It is a community string group for […]
MLK Breakfast features author of ‘Black Girl in Maine’
KENNEBUNK — Shay Stewart-Bouley will be the keynote speaker for Kennebunk’s 15th Annual Breakfast in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St., Kennebunk. Warren McPherson will provide vocal and keyboard music. Stewart-Bouley’s fame is spreading fast through her blog […]
Biddeford Police Log
BIDDEFORD — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Biddeford Police from Dec. 12 to Dec. 15: • Jason J. Aceto, 30, of Biddeford. was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle. • Peter W. Nason, 43, of Biddeford, was issued a summons for operating a motor vehicle while license […]