KENNEBUNK — Local baseball columnist and author Carl Johnson will share stories from the 2016 Red Sox season when he reads from his newest book, “Big Papi and the Kids” at the Kennebunk Free Library at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17. The book relives the excitement of the 2016 Red Sox season when David Ortiz […]
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Police clear Wells Beach after reported shark sighting
WELLS (AP) — A reported shark sighting created some excitement on a Maine beach last weekend Wells Police Sgt. Adam Shaw says local police cleared swimmers from the water Sunday afternoon as a precaution after the report of a shark near the Wells-Ogunquit town line. He says swimmers were allowed back in the water at […]
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Wells Library construction to begin next month
WELLS — With the passage of the Wells Public Library expansion from the June 13 Town Meeting ballot, Wells residents can expect construction to begin sometime in late July. The project doesn’t currently have an end date for completion, but according to Library Director Devin Burritt construction to build the exterior will start soon. “The […]
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Best wishes, Barry Tibbetts
KENNEBUNK — Friends, family, elected officials and members of the public gathered at the Waterhouse Center in Kennebunk on Wednesday to celebrate the career of outgoing Town Manager Barry Tibbetts. Tibbetts announced in September he would not seek renewal of his contract after 24 years with the town, 19 of which he served as town manager. […]
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Suspect running from Wells police run over by cruiser
WELLS — A man police say was running away from them as they were trying to arrest him for drunk driving on Wednesday night is recovering in the hospital after a police cruiser ran over him after he tripped and fell. The incident is being investigated by Maine State Police at the request of […]
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Kennebunk man dies in Arundel crash
ARUNDEL — A Kennebunk man was killed in a rollover crash in Arundel on Wednesday night. York County Sheriff Bill King said in a release this morning that Austin Cole, 20, of Kennebunk, was driving his 2005 Hyundai four-door sedan north on Sinnott Road toward Biddeford when he lost control and struck a tree. The […]
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Floating wheelchair gives beach access
WELLS — Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the town’s beaches every year. The ocean and sandy shores are a huge draw, but for some with mobility issues, going to the beach is just wishful thinking. It can be difficult to get footing on sand, and standard wheelchairs aren’t designed to roll over beaches. […]
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WOCSD honors retiring teachers, veteran staffers
WELLS, Maine—The end of the 2016-2017 school year in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District finds 12 staff members retiring and six other staff reaching the 20-year milestone of service to the district. All of these individuals were honored in a “Service to Education Celebration” event at Wells High School on June 15. Following a reception […]
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Blixx Horses to appear at Wells/Ogunquit Hampton Inn
WELLS — For the first time, Kennebunk-based nonprofit BlixxHorses will be appearing at the Wells Hampton Inn and Suites, 900 Post Road at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23. The presentation is part of the organization’s program called “Education in a Casual Setting,” which allows the public to be introduced to horses in the comfort of […]
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Kennebunk student on University of Hartford dean’s list
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Kelia Ingraham of Kennebunk has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2017. The University of Hartford, centrally located in Connecticut, provides a distinctive educational experience across seven schools and colleges for one of the most diverse student bodies in New England. […]