The guys were outside at the sale barn, sipping coffee in Styrofoam cups and waiting for someone to say something. Inside, the pitch of the auctioneer was heralding the glories of an old spavined milk cow, and fevered cattlemen were waving cards with numbers on them. It was quieter outside. Finally, it was Herb who […]
2018
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Habitat for Humanity of York County receives $10K grant
KENNEBUNK—Habitat for Humanity of York County is using a grant they just received for their countywide weatherization program. The Sam L Cohen Foundation gave Habitat for Humanity 100,00 especially for their weather program. The weatherization program, is called Keep York County Warm and worked to help members in the community reducing their heating and cooling […]
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Ogunquit Performing Arts welcomes stepdancers
OGUNQUIT– Ogunquit Preforming Arts are presenting the Stillson School of Irish Dance as part of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The stepdancers will be preforming at the Dunaway Center, on Saturday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at 23 School St. in Ogunquit. The Stillson dancers are an award winning dance group. Admission is five […]
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Standard & Poor upgrades York County bond rating
ALFRED — York County government got some good financial news this month, when the rating agency Standard & Poor’s upgraded the county’s rating for general obligation bonds from AA to AA+. “The rating action reflects our opinion of the county’s consistent positive budgetary performance, which led to improved reserves, and stronger debt profile,” S & […]
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Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from Feb. 11 to Feb, 21, 2018: • Ryan Boocher, 30, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed limit on North Street in Kennebunkport. • Justin Pitzer, 30, of Arundel, was arrested for violating conditions of […]
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Sanford’s 250th kickoff set for Tuesday
SANFORD — On Feb. 27, 1768, the colonial Massachusetts government approved the incorporation of a new municipality in Maine. The community that had been known as Phillipstown for 30 years became a town. It was named Sanford. On Tuesday, residents will mark the 250th anniversary of that occasion with a celebration in Central Park, topped […]