YORK COUNTY — The median sale price of existing homes in York County are up by nearly 15 percent over the same three month timeframe in 2017. As well, more houses sold in the period from Feb. 1 through April 30 than a year ago, and continuing tight inventories in some locations means homes don’t […]
May 2018
Checkpoint produces arrests, thanks
YORK COUNTY — A sobriety checkpoint on Route 111 in Arundel on Thursday night resulted in the arrests of two people for driving under the influence, two for driving while their license was suspended, one on an outstanding warrant and another for violating bail conditions. York County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Maine State Police troopers and […]
Warriors facing elimination but undaunted entering Game 6
HOUSTON — If the Golden State Warriors are worried as they head into Game 6 of the Western Conference finals on the brink of elimination, they aren’t showing it. “We have a chance to tie the series at home. That’s a pretty good position to be in,” coach Steve Kerr said. “We’ve got to win […]
Sandy Pines Campground opens for second season
KENNEBUNKPORT — Sandy Pines Campground has opened for its second season with a roster of curated new experiences, custom designed glamping accommodations and engaging programming benefiting every level and style of camper – from RVers and traditional tent campers to glampers. “When guests come to Sandy Pines, we aim to immerse them in the best of […]
Wells Junior High staff members participate in Autism Walk
WELLS – A group consisting largely of special educators and others from Wells Junior High School came together on April 29th to participate in an annual statewide walk to raise awareness and funding for autism. Originating from the University of New England in Biddeford, the newly formed WJHS Bridges Team walked two miles in rainy […]
First Congregational Church’s ‘Garden Day’ sale nears
KENNEBUNK — The Ladies’ Society of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport will hold its annual “Garden Day & Yard Sale” on Saturday, June 2 in Kennebunkport. The event is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church, located at 141 North St. in Kennebunkport Items for […]
Collins to visit Old Orchard Beach on Memorial Day
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, will be a guest speaker at the Old Orchard Beach Memorial Day celebration on Monday. Memorial Day festivities this weekend will begin on Sunday with the annual Luminary Nite event hosted by the Veterans Memorial Park Committee. The walkways of Veterans Memorial Park, on First Street, […]
Attorneys for mother charged in daughter’s death detail claims of misconduct by prosecution
Attorneys for Sharon Carrillo are arguing that the state’s highest court should disqualify individual prosecutors – or the entire Maine Attorney General’s Office – from Carrillo’s case because they improperly obtained confidential documents about Carrillo, and if left uncorrected, the error could compromise her constitutional rights at trial. The state, meanwhile, said it has already […]
Participants sought for Arundel Heritage Day
The Arundel Historical Society is looking for participants for its Heritage Day 2018, held this year on Sept. 15, 2018. Heritage Day is an annual celebration of Arundel which highlights its past as a rural community. This year we will be having a Civil War re-enactment, Annual Meeting and demonstrations by The Spinner’s guild, along […]
Weeklong retreat at Marie Joseph Spiritual Center
A program called “Paint me a Picture, Lord” with the Rev. Richard M. Sudlik will be presented during a weeklong retreat from June 9 to June 16 at the Marie Joseph Spiritual Center in Biddeford. For more information or to register, call 284-5671 or visit www.mariejosephspiritual.org
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