WELLS — For several years, the town of Wells has been working to create a more fitting final resting place for some of its earliest settlers. With taxpayer money and contributions from many volunteers, landscaping has been done, a fence erected and other beautification efforts have been completed at Buffam Hill Cemetery, one of the […]
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Police chief hopes to orchestrate drug abuse meetings for families
YORK COUNTY — It’s no secret that Maine is struggling with an opioid crisis. In York County alone, there were 60 overdose deaths in 2016. Hundreds remain victims to opioid abuse today, and for each of those victims there are hundreds of others, family members, who must cope with the frightening reality of potentially losing […]
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First Congregational Church schedules yard sale
KENNEBUNKPORT —Members of First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, 141 North St., wish to announce they will be holding a Saturday morning yard sale at the church on Sat., Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. The yard sale will also feature collectables, a silent auction on items and gift cards donated by local merchants, including: […]
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Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit offers ‘Conversation with History’ program
WELLS — The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit invites the public to a new program, Conversation with History. On Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m,. author Ann M. Little will discuss her research and writing on her book, The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright at The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit in […]
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Area resident graduates from Nichols College
DUDLEY, Mass. — More than 300 students graduated from Nichols College on May 6, 2017, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Former California Closets President Marty Allen, a 1975 Nichols graduate, delivered the commencement address. Katherine Cotton of Kennebunk graduated with a BSBA from Nichols College. Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students […]
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Make and Take homemade herbal teas class coming to KFL
KENNEBUNK — Learn about the ancient and modern day healing and medicinal properties of teas with Cindy Simon (NCC, RMT) at Kennebunk Free Library on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. Attendees will create and take home three types of teas meant for uplifting, relaxing, and healing (for pain and digestive issues). Teas have been […]
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Kennebunk-K’Port-Arundel Chamber’s annual dinner nearing
KENNEBUNK — “Honoring the past while looking toward the future.” That’s the idea behind this year’s DRIVE. The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner, Meeting, and Awards gala celebration, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14. This year’s surprise location will be revealed at the Chamber’s After Hours on Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 5 to […]
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Ogunquit chooses new town manager
OGUNQUIT — A veteran municipal employee with more than 25 years of experience in government is the top choice of selectmen tasked with finding a new town manager for Ogunquit. On Wednesday, members of the Ogunquit Select Board revealed that they have reached a tentative contractual agreement with Patricia Finnigan of Saco. She is the […]
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Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following people were arrested or charged by Kennebunkport Police from July 3 through July 27. • Logan Alexander, 22, of 684 River Road, Arundel, was charged with failure to register a motor vehicle at 5:41 p.m. July 3. • Shannon Fralley, 19, of 14 Sullivan Lane, Saco, was charged with failure to […]
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KFL hosts summer art sale
KENNEBUNK — A summer art sale will be held at the Kennebunk Free Library in August. The sale ’s will take place from Friday, Aug. 7 through Saturday, Aug. 19 during regular library hours. The art sale will include 24 select works, priced to sell, including original art, treasured illustrations, pop movie posters and more. The works […]