KENNEBUNK — Members of the New England Radio Discussion Society will demonstrate emergency capabilities in the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise Saturday, June 22 at 2 p.m. through Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. on the south yard of The New School in Kennebunk. Since 1933, amateur radio operators across North America have established […]
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Summer youth filmmaking workshop set for Biddeford
Calling aspiring high school students interested in filmmaking. Take a deep dive into filmmaking from July 15 to July 19 with Project AWARE, a youth-led filmmaking institute led by director Michael Nickles (Holly Star and Just Peck). Students will gain practical experience in producing a 10-minute film on a topic relevant to high school students. […]
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Harmonica workshop coming to Kennebunk
Get ready to make some music at Kennebunk Free Library on Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m., Mike and Beverly Rogers will be here to offer a harmonica workshop for anyone ages 9 through adult. The workshop will teach simple songs and basic techniques and each student will receive a harmonica to take home. Please […]
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Huge Yard Sale at First Congregational Church of Scarborough
The First Congregational Church of Scarborough will be having a Yard Sale on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall (building behind Church) located at 167 Black Point Road. Many households contributing to huge Church Yard Sale with something for everyone! Items for sale: oak chairs, small tables, kitchen goods, […]
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Evergreen Quilt Guild prepares to gather in Kennebunk
Calling all quilters! The Evergreen Quilt Guild will meet on Monday, June 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, Route 1, two miles south of Kennebunk Village. Evergreen Quilters usually meet the 4th Monday of each month except July and December, and the third Monday of May. Newcomers are always welcome.
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Summer meal programs set to start next week
YORK COUNTY — Through summer meal programs in Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Waterboro and Sanford, all children can get a free, healthy lunch or breakfast. Children are often excited to for the school year to end and summer break to begin, however for those who rely on school meals, it can be a […]
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Saco seeking new police chief
SACO — The city of Saco has begun the search for a new police chief. Saco Police Chief Raynald “Ray” Demers retired last week after working nearly 35 years in the police department. Demers retirement came shortly after being reinstated to work following a two-month administrative leave. Demers and Deputy Police Chief Corey Huntress had […]
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UNE to represent US in new international aquaculture consortium
BIDDEFORD — A new international research and industrial enterprise consortium that includes the University of New England will focus on accelerating the development of sustainable aquaculture in nations bordering the Atlantic Ocean. UNE was selected as the U.S. representative for the initiative and joins 35 other partners in the $8.9 million project, which is funded […]
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Prosecutor to seek life in prison for man convicted of murdering officer
A jury found a Madison man guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of a Somerset County sheriff’s deputy last year. John D. Williams, 30, showed little emotion at the announcement of the verdict Tuesday. When Williams stood to leave, his attorney clasped his shoulder and whispered in his ear. Williams poured water from a […]
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Motorcycle rider dies in collision in Oxford County
PERU — Police say a motorcycle rider has been killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Peru. The Oxford County Sheriff’s Department said the collision happened Tuesday morning. WGME-TV reports that the victim is identified as 63-year-old Milton Parlin, of Livermore. Police say the pickup truck driver was also injured but survived. The […]