In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the organization’s Maine chapter says the city and its police department are refusing to turn over incident reports that should be made public under the Freedom of Access Act.
Abigail Driscoll
Staff Writer
Abigail is a community reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Sanford, and Wells. She recently moved up to Maine from Connecticut after getting her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at the University of New Hampshire. Abigail is a lover of film and all dog breeds, and often spends her free time stargazing when the skies are clear.
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Kennebunkport weighs impacts of Prelude amid concerns about congestion, overtime pay
Town leaders are seeking ways to alleviate some of the financial burden that the popular Christmas event requires, though they say they do not want to cut back or cancel the celebration, which is a major economic boon for the town.
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What to expect from the upcoming Kennebunk municipal budget
The current proposal includes a 4.6% budget increase, but the Select Board chair says the potential impact on residents’ taxes isn’t yet clear.
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What to expect from Sanford’s municipal, school budget proposals
City leaders say they are trying to limit next year’s tax increase to around 5% when all is said and done.
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York youth soccer group says ex-treasurer embezzled — and repaid — over $50K
The York Soccer Club accused Amy Smith, of Kittery, of spending the nonprofit’s money on personal expenses like jewelry and hairstyling over the course of 4 years. Her lawyer said she apologized and returned the money.
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Kennebunk warns residents of scam emails purporting to be from town officials
The town’s Community Development Department is encouraging residents to be wary of requests to transfer money, even if the messages initially appear legitimate.
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Residents pack Sanford forum on biosolids plant, asking questions and voicing concerns
Aries Clean Technologies saw a major turnout at the open house it held to explain its proposal, and some attendees were left frustrated by a lack of answers.
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Kennebunkport businesses, residents debating potential tour bus restrictions
Some locals say traffic and safety issues have gotten out of hand, while businesses that rely on visitors fear that more rules will drive away customers.
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Kennebunk Land Trust undertaking effort to make trails more accessible
The initiative, which the land trust hopes to expand, also includes work to improve signage and parking areas, as well as online descriptions of the trails.
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Ogunquit Playhouse looks to transform itself with $62 million renovation
The project would overhaul the iconic theater and add everything from an outdoor patio to more comfortable seats. It’s still in its early stages, but construction could begin as soon as 2027.