KENNEBUNK — The Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk announced Monday it has approved the appointment of York County Community College President Dr. Barbara Finkelstein to its board of directors. Finkelstein has been held her post at the Wells community college since August 2014, and has a 39-year career in higher education. Representatives from the AWS, a nonprofit […]
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New public safety building, pot laws on Wells town ballot
WELLS — Residents of Wells will set off for the polls on June 13 to cast their votes on issues ranging from the construction of a new public safety complex to retail marijuana and marijuana clubs. Additionally, residents will vote on the town’s outlined municipal budget of $18.4 million — $9.8 million of which will […]
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Assault suspect claimed his vehicle was stolen
NEWFIELD — A Kennebunk man who told sheriff’s deputies that a former girlfriend had stolen his vehicle was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault after he allegedly attempted to retrieve the car. The incident played out around 10:30 p.m. Monday on Bond Spring Road when Jason Ames, 36, of Kennebunk reported to deputies that his vehicle […]
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Rotary Club to hold annual mini golf tournament Sunday
WELLS — Fore! For the third year in a row. The Wells Rotary Club will be sponsoring its third-annual Mini Golf Tournament on Sunday, held at Wonder Mountain Fun Park. Teams of five, or four — that’s fine, too — will have the opportunity to best the competition in the name of charity, as all proceeds from […]
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Things to do at Wells Reserve
Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 7 a.m. to noon Bird Banding Demonstration. Visit the bird banding station at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, where bird studies have been ongoing for more than 25 years. Scientists from the Biodiversity Research Institute and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute are contributing to knowledge of bird […]
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Ogunquit Playhouse offers backstage tours
OGUNQUIT — It is a perfect time to take an exclusive backstage tour of the National Historic Register theatre at the Ogunquit Playhouse. The historic theatre is one of Maine’s cultural jewels and a cornerstone of America’s theatrical heritage. It has produced the finest Broadway shows for 85 years, showcasing more than 300 Broadway, television […]
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Ogunquit Heritage Museum opens June 1
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Heritage Museum at the Captain James Winn House, 86 Obeds Lane in Ogunquit, opens for its 16th season on Thursday, June 1. The museum will be open from June 1 to Oct. 31 on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m. Following York Library’s lead, there will be an exhibit […]
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Area residents among WPI graduates
WORCESTER, Mass. —Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded more than 1,000 bachelor’s degrees during the university’s 149th commencement ceremony earlier this month. Among the graduates were a number of area residfents including: • Kyle Morrison of York, who was awarded a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry with high distinction. • Colin Harrington of Wells, who was awarded a […]
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‘Mamma Mia!’ flawlessly tackles identity, disco beats
OGUNQUIT — The night came — and stayed — alive with music and neon-inflected flair at the Ogunquit Playhouse on Friday, as the theater’s 85th anniversary season kicked off with its production of the ABBA-inspired, “Mamma Mia!” The jukebox musical, written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and based on ABBA songs composed by Benny Andersson […]