Rep. Patty Hymanson, D-York, joined with Sanford teachers and community volunteers last month to get school supplies to students so they could start the new school year right as part of the annual “Stuff the Bus” project. Wanda Parent is the leader of this effort, which collects backpacks, pencils, markers, notebooks and other necessities for […]
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Wells Annual Craft Show Oct. 8-9
WELLS — The 34th Annual Craft Show, sponsored by the Friends of Wells Library, will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Wells Elementary School, Sanford Road (Route 109). Admission and parking are free. There will be door prizes. The event helps support […]
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New tea shop open in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — The Tea Space at 254 Main Street (Route 1) is the newest addition to the shopping scene in downtown Ogunquit. The Tea Space, owned and operated by Eileen Conlon of Wells, opened July 1 in a new building built by Bob Alexandre where his gas station stood for many years as one of […]
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YCCAC to host fundraiser at Nonantum Resort
KENNEBUNKPORT — While we can’t all just hop on a plane and fly off to Scotland or Ireland for a traditional community party (known as a ceilidh, pronounced “Kay-lee”), we can enjoy the same music, dance, food and drink at York County Community Action’s 2nd Annual Fall Ceilidh and Silent Auction, which takes place from […]
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Kittery exhibit opens Oct. 22
KITTERY — “En Plein Air”, an all-member art show of the Kittery Art Association, will take place Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m., Oct. 22 to Nov. 20. There will be a reception on Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m. Kittery Art Association’s gallery features the work of seacoast artists and sponsors a monthly music series […]
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Wells celebrates town volunteers
WELLS — The Town of Wells recently celebrated the contributions of its nearly 400 volunteers at the 5th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Sept. 13. About 120 people attended this year’s event that was held at the newly renovated Johnson Hall Museum at 2713 Post Road in Wells. In addition to a program that included […]
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Ogunquit Women’s Club disbands after 98 years
WELLS — After 98 years of service to Ogunquit and the southern Maine community, the Ogunquit Women’s Club has disbanded as of June 30. As a final gift, the club will donate the balance of its treasury – $5,876.21 – to continue its scholarship for women at York County Community College. The Ogunquit Women’s Club/Phyllis […]
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Lego club starts for grades K and up Kennebunk Free Library is offering a Legos Building Club for children in kindergarten and older. The Legos Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. Participants should leave Lego blocks at home, as they will be supplied at the library. Pre-registration is required. The Legos Club […]
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Wells Reserve kicks off fall season with Punkinfiddle
WELLS — The fall season is fast approaching, and the Wells Reserve at Laudholm will be greeting it with the 14th Punkinfiddle Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24. The festival, held annually on the last Saturday of September, began in 2003 as a celebration of the Town of Wells’ 305th birthday, and has remained a […]
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YCCC machine tech program expands
SANFORD — Three years ago, in a 7,000-squarefoot space in one of south Sanford’s industrial parks, York County Community College started a precision machine technology program. And it blossomed. Those involved say the graduates were snapped up by industries eager to hire well-trained, skilled workers. Recently, the program has moved into space almost three times […]