KENNEBUNK — America’s forefathers believed that gratitude creates blessings and that by giving unselfishly to others, one can change the future in many positive ways. United Way of York County has taken that belief to heart and has invested $663,000 in local organizations throughout the community for the coming year. “Thanks to the generosity of those […]
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Random acts of kindness multiply in Wells
WELLS — Before the holiday recess, a wave of kindness began spreading amongst students and staff at Wells Junior High School. It originated with Ed Tech Jacqui Myers and Special Ed teacher Lauren Rivera brainstorming ways to get their Bridges students interacting and communicating more with other students throughout the school. They decided on a […]
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Wells installs LED streetlights as part of pilot program
WELLS— The town of Wells and the Wells Energy Committee are trying out a pilot program where they will be installing LED street lights in a few blocks of town. The town wants to switch from the Central Maine Power street lights to new LED lights that would be owned by the town. Currently CMP […]
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Kindergarten registration for Wells to be held in March
WELLS — Registration will be conducted during the month of March for the Wells-Ogunquit Central School District’s Kindergarten/Begindergarten and Parent Information Night. Children who will be age 5 on or before Oct. 15, 2018 will be eligible to register. Parents are asked to visit http://bit.ly/weskinder for information about kindergarten and to obtain the necessary forms […]
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Arbor Day Foundation offers free trees
YORK COUNTY — A special offer awaits anyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation this month and it’s an ideal way to get area residents in the mood for spring. Those joining the Arbor Day Foundation in February are going to receive 10 free Norway spruce trees or 10 free redbud trees to plant when the […]
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Dynamic duo melt hearts at AWS
WEST KENNEBUNK — Meet Ms. Dezi and Mr. Hunter, the dynamic duo now available for adoption at the Animal Welfare Society. This 10-year-old Jack Russell pair has been together since puppyhood, so it’s important that they find a home together. The adoption fee for the duo is $150. These two old timers would do best […]
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Boston Post Cane tradition to continue in K’port
KENNEBUNKPORT — In a nod to tradition, Kennebunkport is reviving the tradition of awarding the Boston Post Cane to the town’s oldest resident after a decades-long absence. According to Kennebunkport Town Clerk Tracey O’Roak, a search has been launched to identify the town’s eldest citizen, who will be presented with the cane. O’Roak said the […]
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Sixth-grader claims top spot in Wells Geography Bee
WELLS — Before a large audience at Wells Junior High School on Jan. 26, sixth-grade student Matthew Gahagan won the school level of the National Geographic Bee. Brian Fetzner, another sixth-grade student was runner-up in the competition. For about an hour, 10 students responded to challenging questions in what was the first level of competition […]
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Local students earn Public Relations Council scholarships
PORTLAND — The Maine Public Relations Council, the state’s professional association of public relations practitioners, announced Kaleigh Haroldsen of Kennebunk and Laura Nicolo of Lebanon as recipients of The Arthur Marcoux Scholarship and The Maine Public Relations Council Scholarship, respectively, at their annual meeting. A junior at the University of Maine with a double major […]
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Kennebunk church hosting concert of Broadway favorites
KENNEBUNK — Lift yourself out of the mid-winter doldrums at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 and come to Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk, for a lively concert of amusing and inspirational songs drawn from a wide range of Broadway shows. The concert will be led by our Christ Church’s own “Maestro” Warren King, and […]