If I just tallied the birds at the feeder outside my kitchen window, I might come to believe that the only bird in Maine is a rather fat and feisty cardinal. Surely, there must be other birds around, but it seems like he’s the only one I ever see. I find it fun to observe […]
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Cupid cooks up romance in Kennebunkport in February
KENNEBUNKPORT — This February, Kennebunkport rolls out the red carpet inviting couples to rendezvous in “New England’s Most Romantic Town” during the month-long Paint the Town Red event. The festivities officially began Saturday with the annual “Frosted! A Freezing Good Time” Ice Bar celebration at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel. The Love KPT lodging package starts at $459 at The […]
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Wells Police Log
WELLS — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from Jan. 15 to Jan. 22, 2018: • Luke Soucie, 35, of Wells, was arrested at his residence for operating a motor vehicle while license suspended or revoked, with a prior offense. He was able to post the required bail amount and […]
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Realtors foresee positive year ahead for home sales
YORK COUNTY — A statewide real estate association says the outlook for existing home sales in 2018 is positive and that sales for 2017 were up all over Maine, despite an inventory crunch limiting the availability of homes early last year. Locally, some real estate professionals are say they’re looking for another great year. “I had […]
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Choir gives new meaning to ‘The Voice of Experience’
KENNEBUNKPORT — It’s 8:30 Sunday morning. Just 45 minutes before show time to rehearse the Introit, Anthem, Choral Response and three hymns before parishioners start settling into the pews for the Sunday service. Warming up to the music they are about to tackle are a saucy and smiling group of mostly septuagenarians and octogenarians. What […]
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K’port’s renovated Yachtsman Hotel to open in May
KENNEBUNKPORT — An extensive renovation has been announced for the newly purchased Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club in Kennebunkport. According to Tim Harrington, founding partner and creative director of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, the 30-room hotel will reopen for the season May 17 after a complete renovation of the hotel rooms, common areas and riverside landscaping. The resort […]
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Wells murder trial postponed to March
ALFRED — The trial of a man charged with causing a Maine woman’s fatal heart attack by frightening her during a burglary attempt has been pushed back. Court officials say Carlton Young’s trial has been moved to March 19. It had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday. Young pleaded not guilty to felony murder in […]
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Fuel assistance process frustrates applicant
KENNEBUNKPORT — Delma Smart’s fuel tank is getting low and she is worried. The stress she said, is taking a toll. “It’s within a hair’s breath of being empty,” she said from her Kennebunkport mobile home on Tuesday. Smart is among about 4,000 people in York County who have applied for fuel assistance through the […]
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Bertucci affiliates with Coldwell Banker in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New England is pleased to announce that Anne Bertucci has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Kennebunk. As a sales agent, Bertucci will provide residential real estate services in York and Cumberland counties as well as the surrounding communities. Bertucci joined Coldwell Banker as a […]
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The New School hosts Quilt Fabric Sale
KENNEBUNK — The New School has received a gift from the estate of Lynn Collins of 1,700 pounds of quilt fabric. The fabrics are fine cotton in a multitude of colors, prints and many sizes and the school will host a fabric sale to support The New School Intensive Studies Program. The sale will be […]