OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Playhouse kicks off its 85th Anniversary Season with the international smash hit “Mamma Mia!,” dazzling audiences on stage from May 17 to July 1. Over 60 million people from around the globe have fallen in love with the characters, the enchanting story and ABBA’s timeless music which makes “Mamma Mia!” the […]
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Book sale nears in Kennebunk
KENEBUNK — Saint David’s Episcopal Church at 138 York St. (Route 1 South) will be hosting their Annual Gently Used Book Sale from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 20. St. David’s is known for offering an eclectic and varied selection of books for all ages. Back by popular demand, the evtn will include […]
Kennebunk High School Honor Roll
KENNEBUNK — Administrators at Kennebunk High School have announced the top academic performers achieveing distinction on the school’s honor roll for the third quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. In order to qualify for the KHS Honor Roll, students must have a 2 or higher on the Guiding Principles. SENIORS HIGH HONORS Samantha Abelson, Matthew […]
‘The Voice’ semifinalist to appear in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT – Braiden Sunshine, a semifinalist on season 9 of “The Voice” will join Local Americana/Folk group Hilton Park for a night of music at Jonathan’s in Ogunquit on June 2. Sunshine became well known as a fan favorite on the NBC reality talent show The Voice. Thousands of seasoned vocalists audition each year and are turned […]
Wells rejects seawall bids
WELLS — Steps toward repairing the seawall on Webhannet Drive in Wells have been pushed back until later this year after selectmen voted unanimously to reject a pair of repair bids on Tuesday. The seawall, which stretches the length of Webhannet Drive, has shown signs of deterioration in certain areas, according to Town Manager Jon […]
Police pursuit ends in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — A Massachusetts man is facing charges of eluding a police officer and failing to submit to arrest after a police chase on the Maine Turnpike that ended in Kennebunk early Friday morning. Tyler Keating, 22, of West Harwich, Massachusetts, was involved in a chase by state and Portland Police on Interstate 295 on […]
Three county high schools among Maine’s best
WELLS/STANDISH/KENNEBUNK — Three York County high schools have been ranked among the top 20 in Maine by U.S. News and World Report. Wells High School has been placed the highest of the York County schools, being ranked by the organization as third out of 122 included in the list. York High School was ranked seventh, […]
‘Scapegoats’ not kidding around
KENNEBUNK — The hottest trend in eco-friendly landscaping has arrived in York County in the form of a team of shaggy, gruff and bleating creatures eager to make a meal of overgrown brush. Heather Lombard of Kennebunk launched a business called “Scapegoats” last year and offers a unique service to rid land and properties of invasive […]
Quebecois musicians to perform in West Kennebunk
WEST KENNEBUNK — The renowned group Le Bruit Court Dans la Ville (“The Buzz around Town”) will bring the dynamic and spirited sounds of Quebecois traditional music to West Kennebunk on May 14 as part of the “Concerts in West K!” series. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. in the West Kennebunk United Methodist […]
Spring has arrived at Wells Public Library
WELLS — Spring activities are plentiful at the Wells Public Library. Here’s a brief rundown of ongoing and upcoming programs and events at the library this spring: Mother Goose Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Children up to 24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. These free […]