OGUNQUIT — A large portion of Ogunquit Beach remained blocked off by caution tape on Thursday as town officials and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection investigated the use of rat poison at the beach. Acting Town Manager Mark O’Brien said in a press release that it became apparent to him last week that rat […]
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An Evening with Maine Mystery Writers
Toddler Storytime Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs and movement, all followed by a craft. For more information, contact Allison Herman at [email protected] or call 646-8181. Random Fandom Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. […]
Chili-Fest planned at Wells Jr. High
WELLS — The 16th annual Chili-Fest, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will be Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wells Junior High School. The event is sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce and is sanctioned by the International Chili Society and People’s Choice Competition. There is free parking and […]
Punkinfiddle planned at Wells Reserve
WELLS — The annual Punkinfiddle will occur on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Road. The Punkinfiddle includes traditional crafts, hands-on learning, lively music, old-fashioned games, fun food, farm animals and more. For more information call 646- 4521 or go to wellsreserve.org. Chili-Fest planned at Wells Jr. High
Family Jamboree at Wells Harbor Park
WELLS — The eighth annual Family Jamboree, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will be held Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Road. Games, crafts, food, vendors and more. Free parking and admission. For more information call 646-2451 or visitwellschamber.org.
Craft fair at Laudholm
WELLS — The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns for its 29th year on Sept. 10 and 11. More than 120 artisans from across the Northeast will exhibit their work from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $8. For directions and list of participating artisans, visit wellsreserve.org/crafts.
Ogunquit Rotary thanks the community
OGUNQUIT — The Rotary Club of Ogunquit’s 42nd Annual 2 Cents Sale was a terrific success. The event featured a grand prize raffle, a silent auction, a gift basket raffle and five tables of 2 Cents Sale items ranging in value from $10 to $100. This event was possible only by generous donations from many […]
Junebug’s holds 2016 Love Four Paws Fundraiser
OGUNQUIT — Junebug’s Beach House, a coastal inspired gift store for people, pets and home is holding the 2016 LOVE FOUR PAWS Fundraiser. All proceeds from the sale of these items are donated to help rescue dogs and cats in need. Rescue organizations that benefit from these fund raisers include, Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, […]
Clap your hands and erasers
Our son tossed blue and yellow tissue paper high above his head; gift wrap shreds strewn around him in a neat circle on our living room floor. He pulled out a monogrammed L.L. Bean backpack, a practical present my husband and I gifted to him during his birthday festivities, a five-year fete, just in time […]
Making an Olympic size effort to watch from the sidelines
Raise your hand if you were even slightly tempted to call in sick at least one day this week to stay home and watch the Olympics. At this very moment our living room television is featuring the women’s rugby competition. It is downright frightening. So many hands grabbing and gripping – and what seems like […]