KENNEBUNK — On Jan. 10, the Maine Arts Commission will launch its 2018 Arts Iditarod, a long and undoubtedly snowy regional tour from Kennebunk to Houlton and Lewiston to Ellsworth. The four regional meetings will provide professional development workshops, information, and discussion opportunities to the state’s far-flung, diverse arts and cultural organizations, as well as artists, […]
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Area students achieve Dean’s List status
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the fall 2017 semester: • Brenna Anderson of Kittery Point • Talia Auen of Wells • Adam Flammino of Ogunquit • Freeman Fletcher of South Berwick • Elana Fortin of Ogunquit • Dylan Francis […]
Imagination Station explores static electricity at KFL
KENNEBUNK — Children of all ages are invited to explore the “shocking things” that static electricity can do during an Imagination Station presentation next month at the Kennebunk Free Library. The event will be conducted from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St. in Kennebunk. All Imagination Station […]
Area students on President’s List at Champlain College
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the Champlain College President’s List for achieving a grade point average of 4.0 or higher in the Fall 2017 semester. • Emileigh Durrell of Kennebunkport • Lauren Girard of Biddeford Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with […]
Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from Dec. 3 to Dec. 14: • Katherine Iafolla, 23, of Boston, Massachusetts, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed limit on North Street. • Leon McDermott, 48, of Kennebunkport, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed […]
SMPDC introduces new staff members
YORK COUNTY — The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission has announced two new hires for the organization. Abbie Sherwin has been introduced as SMPDC’s Land Use/Transportation Planner, succeeding Transportation Planner Jamel Torres. Sherwin attended Wheaton College and earned a master’s degree in natural resources from the University of New Hampshire. She worked as a NOAA […]
Former pastor pleads not guilty to senior exploitation charges
ALFRED — A 66-year-old Wells suspect who befriended an elderly incapacitated woman and then, police say, allegedly tried to gain control of her finances, has entered not guilty pleas to an array of charges. Peter W. Leon of Wells made a brief appearance before Justice Daniel Driscoll at York County Superior Court on Monday. Leon […]
Kennebunk initiative marks street addresses
KENNEBUNK —Is your home or building clearly marked with your address? Is it visible from the road? The Town of Kennebunk is asking all property owners to make sure your street address is properly displayed on your home or building. “Having a visible number on your home or building is very important,” says Fire Chief […]
Wells students collect toys for Puerto Rican children
WELLS — On Dec. 4, Wells Junior High School health class students and others completed a one-week collection of unwrapped toys to be part of a larger toy collection (a community service project) initiated and spearheaded by an eight-grade student at the Middle School of the Kennebunks, Andrea Collin. All of these toys, primarily for […]
Library prepares for new year of ‘Storytime’
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library is preparing for stories, songs, and rhymes during its next storytime session startiung in January. Start building your child’s early literacy skills and have fun at the same time. Storytimes are designed for different ages, but anyone is welcome. The next session will be held from Jan. 8 to […]