BIDDEFORD — A Kennebunkport driver is free on bail after being arrested for criminal speeding and operating under the influence in Biddeford early Monday. Chief Roger Beaupre said in an email Monday that Alexander B. Warlick, 25, of Kennebunkport was arrested on the charges just after midnight Monday, when a Biddeford Police officer observed his vehicle […]
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KFL offers free program about Maine wildlife
KENNEBUNK — We can build a better world by sharing it with the animals around us. Learn more about local wildlife at Kennebunk Free Library on July 26 at 1 p.m. Families are invited to explore New England wildlife by getting an up-close look at animal artifacts. There will be skull, track and scat replicas, and […]
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Wells native a new Patriot this Independence Day
WELLS — Determination and talent has helped a graduate student from the Wells-Ogunquit area sail through a grueling six-week audition process and earn a place as a member of the 2017 New England Patriots Cheerleading squad. Ashley Shultz attends Harvard University where she studies general management and works as a technology business-to-business marketing strategist. She […]
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New boutique brings fresh style to Wells
WELLS – Reach Fashion, a women’s boutique, is bringing a new scene and style to the town of Wells. Giovanni Capato, Owner and Creative Director, opened the boutique June 8 and the store has a wide variety of causal women’s clothing and accessories, along with home décor. Clothing feautures designs by Capato and other designers. […]
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As easy as pie
KENNEBUNK – The contestants for the blueberry pie eating contest sat lined up in front of the Kennebunk Free Library, hair pulled back, aprons on, hats and glasses off, ready to go. The rules were simple: contestants couldn’t use their hands and they had to clear their plate as fast as they could. The front […]
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Drawing lines in the sand
OGUNQUIT — Sebastian “Subby” Privitera of Methuen, Massachusetts, has been coming up to the Wells/Ogunquit area in the summer for about 30 years. “I call this my home beach,” he said Friday morning at Footbridge Beach. “I think it’s the nicest beach on the East Coast.” Privitera makes several trips to Maine during time off […]
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‘Little Boat That Could’ lands in Scotland
KENNEBUNK — It took 168 days and 12 hours at sea, but the “Little Boat That Could,” well, did. The 4-foot drifter boat, launched by seven students in Kennebunk High School’s Alternative Education program in December, landed on an island in Scotland, against all odds. Set with GPS and sensors for wind speed, solar panels and a […]
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Wells concert features Party Starters Band
WELLS — Those looking for musical entertainment in Wells have a treat in store for them. The Wells Summer Concert Series will present the Party Starters Band at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at Wells Harbor Park in the Hope Hobbs Gazebo. In the event of rain, the concert will be in Warm Gym at Wells […]
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Area students to attend Clarkson University this fall
POTSDAM, N.Y. — Several local students will attend Clarkson University as members of the Class of 2021 and will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall: Sadie M Humiston of Kittery, Maine, a graduate of Robert W Traip Academy, will be majoring in biology. Angus D McLean of Kennebunk, Maine, a graduate of Kennebunk High […]
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Earth at Hidden Pond welcomes new chef
KENNEBUNKPORT – Tim Harrington, founding partner of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection , has announced that Joseph A. Schafer has been named the executive chef of Earth at Hidden Pond. His appointment became effective Tuesday. “It is with great pleasure that we bring Joe Schafer back to Kennebunkport to helm the kitchen at Earth,” Harrington said. “Joe’s energy, […]