KENNEBUNK — The reversal of a U.S. Marine Corps policy that U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, said was unintentionally discriminatory against women will allow a young Kennebunk woman to pursue her dream of becoming a Marine. Kate Pimental, 20, had been held back from joining the Marines because of a policy requiring women to wear […]
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Chief justice agrees: New courthouse needed
ALFRED – There were no objections, or claims of a mistrial. But that doesn’t mean the roomful of judges, lawyers and anyone else in the York County Bar Association didn’t have a few concerns when it came to the subject of a new consolidated courthouse for York County. Last week in Courtroom 2 of the […]
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WHS presents “Godspell”
WELLS — The Wells High School Players will present the hit musical “Godspell” March 17- 19 at 7 p.m. at the Ward Gymnasium at Wells Junior High School. The show features a cast of 15 WHS students, and is directed by George Perkins. The musical director is Larry Downing, the choreographer is Bailey Smith, the […]
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Technology Tuesdays at Kennebunk library
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., will host “Technology Tuesdays” beginning with introductory computer classes on March 22 at 2 p.m. and continuing the fourth Tuesday of every month. A different topic will be covered each session, with Internet basics in March and email basics on April 26. Bring laptops or devices […]
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Taking a hike
It was an unseasonably warm day in late January. A group of us had come to the Fenderson Common trail head in Wells to hike to the beaver dam. The hike had been planned and advertised jointly by the Wells Public Library and the Wells Conservation Commission. Our group totaled 10, including leaders from the […]
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a staple of Irish pub fare
St. Patrick’s Day may be a celebration of the man who brought Christianity to Ireland, but one need not be Irish to don green and enjoy the festivities each March 17. Irish culture is on display each St. Patrick’s Day, and few can resist the opportunity to indulge in some green-clad revelry. While parades and […]
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WHS student named scholarship finalist
WELLS — Principal Eileen Sheehy of Wells High School has announced that senior Kate M. Macolini, has been named a finalist in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. Kate is the daughter of John and Melissa Macolini of Wells. “What perhaps sets Kate apart from her peers nationwide is her absolute and total dedication to […]
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Waban Telethon Set For Saturday
SANFORD — Fifty years ago, Waban began providing services to children with developmental disabilities. Over the years, its mission has expanded, but children’s services, through Fraser-Ford Child Development Center, remains a vital piece of the operation. And 45 years ago, to aid that effort, some community members came together to see what they could do […]