WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 19th Annual Chili-Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 at the Wells Junior High Campus on Route 1 in Wells. Kennebunk Savings is the Primary Event Sponsor. The “Maine State Cook-Off,” sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the last events available for “chiliheads” […]
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‘The Side Chick Syndicate’ band on cusp of musical stardom
BIDDEFORD — On the cusp of a big breakthrough and musical stardom, Biddeford’s own electro-funky pop band The Side Chick Syndicate remains focused on performing original music that local residents do not typically hear with a heavy emphasis on Pop, Funk, Hip Hop, R&B and Electronic Dance styles. And after performing more than two dozen […]
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David Shribman: The thing about turning points
WELLS, Maine — With almost no attention, and surely no grand commemoration, Maine this summer marked an important American anniversary that, despite its unheralded nature, provided one of the more vital, and less well-known, turning points in the nation’s history. It was 200 years ago this summer that, by a margin of 9,959 votes, residents of […]
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Colllins on hand to help FMI celebrate 50th anniversary in Biddeford
BIDDEFORD — Fiber Materials Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary in Biddeford on Wednesday morning and U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined FMI’s leadership, FMI employees, and Biddeford Mayor Alan Casavant to mark the occasion. Collins delivered remarks at the formal ceremony, which was followed by a festival consisting of an outdoor carnival, food trucks, games, and facility tours. “Happy 50th birthday, FMI. I am delighted […]
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L.L. Bean heir and wife donate $1 million to Mercy Hospital
L.L. Bean founder Leon L. Bean’s grandson James Gorman and his wife, Maureen Gorman, have donated $1 million to Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s $20 million capital campaign for the closure and relocation of its downtown Portland hospital to a medical campus on Fore River Parkway. “As longtime residents of southern Maine, we know Mercy serves […]
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AWS seeking help for dogs in its care
KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society is asking for financial help for the public as it cares for a number of collies rescued from central Maine by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry rescued about 100 animals including dogs, cats, chickens and horses that needed “urgent […]
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Sanford’s homeless task force, others, lend a hand
SANFORD – One man living in a tent near the Mousam River said he’s been camping out since March. Another, Darian, said he’s been homeless in Sanford for three years. A third individual, Tammy, said she has been camping for the past three years, and she hopes the lifestyle changes she’s making now will lead […]
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Biddeford ArtWalk’s final event of season set for Saturday
BIDDEFORD — The fourth and final event of the 2019 Biddeford ArtWalk season will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug, 17 in downtown Biddeford. This event features local art and craft displayed at downtown galleries, studios, institutions, nonprofits, and retail venues. Some of Biddeford’s downtown retailers are hosting a Sidewalk Sale with […]
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Waterboro to keep property tax rate level
WATERBORO – There’s nothing new with Waterboro’s tax rate this year. Selectmen on Tuesday agreed to endorse the recommendation of Tax Assessor Shirley Bartlett of a $15.39 mil rate, the same as last year, which was 5 cents less per $1,000 worth of property than the year before. Bartlett presented three scenarios – all with […]
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