YORK — York Hospital will host a Lunch & Learn on Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacements and Sports Medicine with Dr. Tyler Welch, orthopaedic surgeon with Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine from noon to 1p.m. Aug. 17. The program will be held at the York Public Library in the Community Room, 15 Long Sands Road. […]
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Wells campground holding Memorial Ride
WELLS — Sea-Vu Campground on Route 1 will have its annual David F. Talevi Memorial Ride on Aug. 14. The ride consists of a 12-, 24- or 36-mile ride for adults with a 5-mile fun ride for kids. The registration fee is $25 for adults and the first 50 people to register will receive a […]
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Kennebunk library holding a ‘Bedtime Math Party’
Kennebunk Free Library will host a Bedtime Math Party at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 5 and up who have completed at least one Bedtime Math activity over the course of the summer can bring in their filled-in star chart to gain entry to an afternoon of fun math Olympics and snacks. All events are free […]
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York teen advocates for resources for cystic fibrosis
YORK — Chase Marshall of York participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual Teen Advocacy Day held in Washington, D.C., on June 23. The event included more than 75 teen advocates from around the U.S. who spoke with members of U.S. Senate and advocated for more resources dedicated to cystic fibrosis research, treatment and care […]
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Dufort selected assistant principal of Wells Junior High School
WELLS — Roland “AJ” Dufort is the new assistant principal of Wells Junior High School, according to WOCSD Superintendent James Daly who approved an interview committee’s recommendation to hire Dufort in this capacity. The search process began in July after the position became vacant by the appointment of Bob Griffin to principal at WJHS. The […]
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Barber to a president was cut above the rest
SANFORD — To generations of men and boys, Emile Roy was their barber. To others, he was a friend; a man who loved his family, his community, his church and his country. To his five children, he was Dad, or Roy, or sometimes, Emile. To a president, he was a treasured, loyal friend. Roy, 96, […]
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Wells Library book sale to be held Friday, Saturday
WELLS —The Friends of the Wells Public Library will hold its annual book sale on Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m. The event is free for Friends of the Library and $5 for all others. The event is free for all on Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds support the children’s programs, musical events, films […]
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Locals, tourists flock to Wells HarborFEST
WELLS — It may not have been the beach, but on a hot and sunny Saturday, July 30, the Wells coast was bustling as an estimated 2,000 locals and tourists flooded Harbor Park for the 26th annual HarborFEST. The festival, sponsored by the Wells Rotary Club in conjunction with the Wells Chamber of Commerce, featured […]
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‘Pokemon Go’ takes the rap
WELLS — We’ve all heard about the “Pokemon Go” craze. If we’re not playing the augmented reality game, we know someone who is, walking down the street, nose in their phone, searching for that elusive little cyber creature. Well, now there’s a song about it. Rapper Ryan Peters of Wells, better known by his stage […]
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Maine towns pressured to rein in short-term rentals of homes as popularity grows
Some officials consider ordinances while others steer clear amid issues of fair competition, neighborhood disruptions and safety.