KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk High School senior Sydney Waitt is planning a future helping others. The 18-year-old, who will graduate Sunday, is planning to attend Manhattan College in the fall where she will major in international relations and diplomacy. After graduating college, she will enter the Peace Corps “and after that who knows,” she said. It […]
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Minor changes ensure Wells public safety building under budget
WELLS — Some minor tweaks to the plans for the long-anticipated new public safety building in Wells mean that the cost will be within the amount of the bond that voters approved in June 2017. On May 22, the Board of Selectman authorized Town Manager Jonathan Carter to sign a contract with the town’s construction […]
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Ogunquit’s Barn Gallery now open for season
OGUNQUIT — The public is invited to help celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the area’s oldest artist group – the Ogunquit Art Association. Another exciting season of art exhibitions, programs and workshops by OAA artists at Barn Gallery started Wednesday, May 23. Opening Exhibitions include ‘OAA Expressions,’ an exhibition with a wide variety of subject and […]
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Wells Junior High students rally for blood drive at school
WELLS — The Wells Junior High School student body filled the seats in the Ward Gymnasium on May 23 for a blood drive “rally” featuring a student quiz show presented by the American Red Cross. This presentation was in advance of an actual blood drive to be held by the Red Cross at WJHS in the Ward […]
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Market at the Meetinghouse a new event coming to Wells
WELLS — This event is open to anyone in the community who would like to participate as either a vendor of a small business, or someone wanting an opportunity to sell “yard sale” style items at the Meetinghouse rather than their own home. The Historical Society will offer 8’ x 5’ spaces for $25. Participants […]
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Foundation4Love helps cancer patients disconnect from diagnosis, reconnect with life
KENNEBUNKPORT – When going through cancer treatment, pampering yourself might be the last thing on your mind, however, reconnecting to yourself and the people you love and acknowledging your emotional wellness are also important. Foundation4Love, the charitable branch of SaltyGirl Beauty, a line of natural and organic skincare products and cosmetics, seeks to […]
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Kennebunk High School senior sisters clean up town of Arundel
ARUNDEL — Twin sisters, Lindsey and Britney Gregoire, of Kennebunk High School spent their final weeks of high school picking up trash around the town of Arundel. The project began Monday, May 21,and they’ve taking to the streets for the past two weeks. Lindsey and Britney say they are passionate about saving the environment, so […]
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Watch video: Wells firefighter rewarded for rooftop rescue of dog
Footage of the rescue goes viral, possibly because of the thank-you lick.
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Ogunquit Heritage Museum set to open for 17th season
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Heritage Museum at the Captain James Winn House, 86 Obeds Lane in Ogunquit opens for its 17th season on Friday, June 1. The museum will be open from June 1 to Oct. 31 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The museum is proud to showcase the Lifeguards and […]
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Wells Chamber welcomes new business
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells Town Officials welcomed new business Coastal Prefinished Floors & Tiles at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. Located at 833 Sanford Road, Route 109 in Wells, Owners Peter and Michelle Jacob provide all types of flooring at reasonable prices. They offer “cash & carry” as well as installation services. […]