KENNEBUNK — On Saturday, May 27, 2017, the Seacoast Garden Club of the Kennebunks and Arundel will hold its primary fundraising event beginning at 8:30 a.m. The club’s Plant/Pie Sale will take place in front of Port Hardware, Route 35, Lower Village, Kennebunk. In case of rain, all activities will take place at the next […]
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Wells tops Kennebunk in high scoring affair
KENNEBUNK — In a back and forth battle of multiple run innings, the Wells varsity Softball team defeated Kennebunk by a score of 13-7 in a rainy and cold matchup at Kennebunk High School. In the teams‘ last meeting, runs for each side were tough to come by, with Wells winning 3-2. This time however […]
Library Achievement Award recipients celebrate in Wells
WELLS —The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District presented the 31st Annual Literary Achievement Awards ceremony on stage in the new Wells High School Performing Arts Center on April 27. The event will recognize 66 students who placed in this creative writing contest for 2017. Fourteen ‘first place’ winners from grades kindergarten through Adult Community Education read […]
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The Wells Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between April 18 and April 24. • Michael Morse, 21, of 8 Hemlock Lane, Limington, was summonsed for operating with a suspended or revoked license for operating under the influence following a traffic stop on Willie Hill Road at 11:12 […]
Vehicle smashes into Kennebunk attorney’s office
KENNEBUNK — The law firm of Jens W. Bergen in Kennebunk received an unexpected visitor Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was unable to navigate a turn and smashed into the building which houses the law offices. Kennebunk Police say Justin White of Lyman, 23, failed to turn left correctly from Ross Road onto U.S. Route […]
Police investigate car break-ins in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — Ogunquit Police are asking the public’s help as they investigate a series of car burglaries earlier this week. Police posted on Facebook on Tuesday that the department is investigating a series of motor vehicle burglaries in the Ocean Street, Riverbank Road and Captain Thomas Road areas. The break-ins took place late Monday night […]
Dozens become naturalized citizens in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Fifty-five immigrants recited the Oath of Allegiance in the gym of Middle School of the Kennebunks on Friday morning, as they became the newest naturalized citizens of the United States. The newly-naturalized citizens, who immigrated from 28 countries the world over, were welcomed by Stephen Johnson, immigration services officer with the U.S. Citizenship […]
Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Kennebunkport Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between April 8 and April 14: • Alexander Chadbourne, 21, of 173 Butternut Trail, Wells, was charged with exceeding the posted speed limit after the violation was observed on River Road at 7:56 a.m. April 8. • Brooke Marshall, 21, […]
Faerie Festival returning to library
KENNEBUNK — All are invited to the Faerie Festival from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6 at the Kennebunk Free Library. Help to welcome the faeries back to the gardens with faerie crowns, games and crafts. The wearing of faerie finery is encouraged. Be sure to stop inside the library to view the […]
AWS celebrates National Volunteer Week
The Animal Welfare Society is celebrating National Volunteer Week and recently gathered its volunteers, who in 2016 amassed more than 23,515 hours of service to AWS because they simp-ly ,ove animals. AWS expressed its gratitude to all of its volunteers and recognized the many ways in which they help teh society help animals. SUBMITTED PHOTO