KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library announces its March 2018 exhibit of the artwork of students of The New School in Kennebunk and The School Around Us in Arundel. The show features pieces of different media; all created by students ages 5 to 18. The public is invited to view the exhibit during regular library hours when […]
March 2018
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Local students complete WPI research projects
WORCESTER, Mass. — Several students from York County attending Worcester Polytechnic Institute recently completed intense, hands-on research projects. Jessica Greenleaf of Old Orchard Beach, a member of the class of 2019 majoring in biology and biotechnology, was a member of a student team that completed a project in Nantucket. The project was titled Improving Parks and […]
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York County Cash project sees refunds for tax filers
SANFORD — As of Feb. 6, York County Community Action Corporation’s free tax preparation service had identified $60,000 in federal refunds and $24,000 in state refunds to taxpayers. And that was before the Feb. 10 “Super Saturday” day-long free tax preparation event that saw nine volunteers help 31 filers with their returns, according to Meaghan […]
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Old Orchard Beach Police Log
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — The Old Orchard Beach Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited from Feb. 5 to Feb. 18. • Ethan Morency, 25, of Auburn, was issued a summons at 7:25 a.m. on Feb. 6 and charged with operating with a suspended registration. • Chrisann Tinker, 43, of Washington […]
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Constitutional Democracy doesn’t debase, it dignifies
It didn’t take long after Mitt Romney announced his U.S. Senate bid for new digs at his personality to surface. As one critique goes, Romney is mismatched to America because it doesn’t dole out titles of nobility for excellent character like some Old World aristocracy. Rather, the American political system rewards plebian traits. So despite Romney’s […]
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Legislature must act on crowded ballot problem
There are, at the moment, two dozen candidates for governor in Maine. It’s entirely possible that Maine’s next governor will be elected with the support of less than a third of the voters. The number and diversity of candidates should be a cause for celebration, as a reflection of the growing interest in making Maine […]
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Kennebunk High School Honor Roll
KENNEBUNK — Administrators at Kennebunk High School have announced the top academic performers achieving distinction on the school’s honor roll for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 school year. In order to qualify for the KHS Honor Roll, students must have a 2 or higher on the Guiding Principles. FRESHMEN High Honors: Nicholas Albaum, Jack […]
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Bow Wow Film Festival to celebrate ‘all things dog’
BIDDEFORD — Man’s best friend has earned that distinction for a reason and soon area residents will be able to pay tribute to all things pooch when the Bow Wow Film Festival makes a stop in the city. Now in its third year, the Bow Wow Film Festival, which describes itself as an “innovative, traveling […]
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Extra effort propels Biddeford grad to business success
BIDDEFORD — Ethan Scott has never been afraid of hard work and putting in the extra effort required to complete a project has never intimidated him. The native of Biddeford has combined his love of architecture with higher education and a tireless work ethic to make his dream of creating a successful business become a […]
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Sanford hosts birthday party to mark 250th
SANFORD — Residents were festive on Tuesday as they turned out to mark a special day in Sanford’s history. It was a birthday party — and just the beginning of a slew of events planned for throughout 2018 — Sanford’s 250th year of incorporation. The evening program was marked by a musket salute by […]