2018
Lin-Manuel Miranda calls ‘Mary Poppins’ sequel role a dream
NEW YORK (AP) — Working on “Mary Poppins Returns” put Lin-Manuel Miranda in a comfort zone, sort of. The theater actor, composer and creator of the Broadway smash “Hamilton” knew the film’s director, Rob Marshall, from such stage and screen credits as “Cabaret” and “Chicago.” And he knew the work of the composers, Marc Shaiman […]
Court upholds ruling to allow Arundel students to attend TAMS
ARUNDEL – A York County judge has upheld an October ruling that Regional School Unit 21 is required to pay for Arundel students who choose to attend Thornton Academy Middle School. RSU 21 oversees education in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. In 2016, Thornton Academy and several Arundel parents filed a lawsuit against RSU 21, after […]
Resident offers to drop city lawsuit
BIDDEFORD – Stickers on the newly installed parking kiosks have sparked another barb in the battle for parking in Biddeford, this time in the form of a restraining order. Biddeford resident Jason Litalien has, via email, stated that he would be willing to drop his impending lawsuit if the city will admit that it installed […]
Christmas concert set for Saco
The North Saco Congregational Church located at the corner of Flag Pond, Heath and Rocky Hill Road (126 Rocky Hill Road) in Saco will be having a Christmas Concert and Carol Sing on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Admission is free. The church also will host a Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at […]
Girl Scouts of Maine to host Discover Girl Scouts events
YORK COUNTY —Girl Scouts of Maine has announced that it will host Discover Girl Scout events for potential members and volunteers at locations throughout the state every month. Below is a list of events in the York County area. These events will bring together girls from kindergarten through third grade and their caregivers, and allow […]
Saco church to conduct Candle Light Service
On Dec. 24 at 7 p.m., a Christmas eve Candle Light Service will be held at the United Baptist Church, 318 Main St. in Saco. All are invited!
Mother Goose Storytime coming to Wells Library
Mother Goose Storytime at Wells Public Library, Monday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for Mother Goose Mondays! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. These free events are sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library. The Wells Public Library is at […]
Choral event nears at Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church
Jesus, the Light of the World, a choral presentation will be presented on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Goodwins Mills Advent Christian Church, 503 Goodwins Mills Road in Dayton. Refreshments to follow. For more information, visit Goodwinsmills.org.
Toastmasters Club to meet in Old Orchard Beach
The Toastmasters Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Star Struck Video Café, 155 Saco Ave. in Old Orchard Beach. Build confidence, grow as a leader, improve communication and public speaking skills through participation in Toastmasters. For more information, call 835-1222.