KENNEBUNK — A Boston-based global technology investment firm has acquired Plixer, a 19-year old software company in Kennebunk, and envisions that the company is poised for growth and expansion in the realm of cybersecurity. Plixer was founded in 1999 in Sanford by Michael Patterson and Marc Bilodeau and employs 54 workers at its Main Street location […]
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Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from Feb. 24 to March 3, 2018: • Timaree C. Brown, 61, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, was issued a summons for criminal trespassing after officers responded to an incident at 80 Guinea Road. He is scheduled to appear at the Biddeford District […]
Boys’ basketball: Next year’s contenders could be a mix of old and new
With many top players graduating, there is room for change among southern Maine’s best teams.
30th annual KHS Variety Show nears
KENNEBUNK — The 30th annual KHS Alumni Variety Show will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Kennebunk Town Hall. There will be dancing, baton twirling and skits and in honor of Sondra Stevens Shields who started the variety show 30 years ago, her original baton twirllers will be brought back to […]
Wells Elementary recognizes its ‘compassionate champions’
WELLS — On Feb. 15, Wells Elementary School held its second “Breakfast of Champions” for the 2017-2018 school year. This time around, 61 first- through fourth-grade students were recognized for demonstrating in school one or more of the school’s core values. According to WES Principal April Noble, these values include honesty, responsibility, respect, and compassion. Parents […]
Area resident earns top financial advisor award from Forbes
KENNEBUNK – Lance Hoenig, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Springvale, Kennebunk and Bridgton, has been named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data […]
Storm-battered coastal towns assess damage to homes, businesses, roads
So far, one house has been condemned in Wells, but authorities in York County are just beginning to calculate the scope of the damage left behind by surging high tides.
Storm-driven high tides pummel Maine coast for 3rd day
Authorities report significant damage to structures, sea walls, sand dunes and streets in York County.
Proposed Wells development stirs controversy
WELLS — A proposal before the Wells Planning Board to build 42 dwelling units consisting of 26 duplexes and 16 single units off of Stephen Eaton and Bourassa Lanes is causing controversy in the town. The development has been proposed by out-of-state compnay The Landings, LLC, and Jones & Beach Engineers, Inc. and will be spread […]
Class B boys’ basketball: Wells vs. Hermon preview
For Wells to win in Class B, they will need to slow the high-powered and unbeaten Hawks.