KENNEBUNK — Andrew Stancioff will present at Kennebunk Free Library at 6 p.m. Monday,Feb. 5. His presentation, “The Threat and Consequences of Climate Change to World Order,” is sponsoredby the Camden Conference, in cooperation with the World Affairs Council. KFL is a participating library bringing an extension of this conference to our community. Climate Change or “Global Warming” […]
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Approval of public safety bond big deal for Wells in 2017
WELLS — In June after years of planning, Wells voters approved a $14.25 million bond to construct a new public safety building, which will house both the Police and Fire departments, as well as a Fire Department substation. The deficiencies of Wells Public Safety buildings on U.S. Route 1 — constructed during the 1960s — […]
WHS seniors earn award from National School Development Council
WELLS — Principal Eileen Sheehy of Wells High School has announced that seniors Olivia Durfee and Kylie Belanger are the recipients of the 2017 National School Development Council’s Award for Academic Growth and Student Leadership. Formed in 1969, the NSDC seeks to acknowledge the positive contributions students make to schools. Recipients of this award […]
Children’s beading event nears in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Perler Beads are tiny plastic beads that can melt and were first introduced as a craft in Sweden in the 1950s and are still loved today. Students ages 6 and up are invited to join the Kennebunk Free Library for an afternoon of beading fun at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10. Design suggestions […]
Wells Chamber announces parade winners
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participants, volunteers and spectators that came out for its 32nd Annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 10. According to Eleanor J. Vadenais, President/CEO of the parade’s sponsor, the Wells Chamber of Commerce, judges have voted and the parade winners are: • 1st […]
Frothingham new media sales representative for area
Katie Frothingham is the new media sales representative for the Journal Tribune and the JT Beacon newspapers for the Biddeford and Kennebunk areas. She can be reached at 282-1535 ext. 344 or by email at kfrothingham@journaltribune.com
Slip Sliding Away
Asher Goodwin, 5, tries ice skating for the first time at the Waterhouse Pavilion in Kennebunk on Tuesday. Skaters of all ages enjoyed perfect seasonal weather to bond with their families and make new memories at the facility. JOURNAL TRIBUNE/Brianna Hayes
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The following people were arrested or issued summonses by Wells Police from Dec. 21 to 24: • Kelcie Wood, 21, of 262 Brackett St. Portland, was issued a summons charging she drove with a suspended registration at 6:03 p.m. following a traffic stop on Sanford Road. • April Fallen, 28, of 133 Jefferds […]
RSU 21 approves Pre-K for Fall 2018
KENNEBUNK — Over the past decade, Pre-K has emerged as an important strategy to promote school readiness and close achievement gaps for children in elementary school and beyond. To address that issue locally, RSU 21 school district serving Kennebunk, Arundel and Kennebunkport, will offer a no-cost Pre-Kindergarten program for children who are turning 4 by Oct. […]
Festival of Lights coming to Saint David’s Church
KENNEBUNK — Saint David’s Episcopal Church at 138 York St. in Kennebunk will host a Festival of Lights Service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. This service is designed as a meditative time centering around the general topics of Light and Peace. The church welcomes everyone to particpate to conclude the Christmas season and begin […]