OGUNQUIT — Celebrate the holiday season with Ogunquit Performing Arts at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Dunaway Center, 23 School St. in Ogunquit, with the presentation of dancers from the Portland Ballet in an entrancing program featuring excerpts from “The Victorian Nutcracker.” It is the company’s magical production of Tchaikovsky’s most popular […]
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Kennebunk referendums pass overwhelmingly
KENNEBUNK — More than 3,700 voters turned out at the polls at the Kennebunk Town Hall. In addition to the four state referendums, residents voted on two local referendum questions, both of which passed handily. Question 1, asking whether to amend the town’s park use ordinance was approved, 2,955-633.The amendment changed the ordinance so that […]
Kennebunkport votes to prohibit retail marijuana
KENNEBUNPORT — Voters in Kennebunkport approved all three local referendum questions on Tuesday. Question 1 asked residents whether to prohibit retail marijuana establishments and retail marijuana social clubs in their town, which they voted to do, 910-478. Voters also approved Question 2, 847-448, that amends the land use ordinance to exempt constructing or altering a […]
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The Wells Police Department has released the names arrested or cited between Oct. 18 and 24. Louis Mead, Jr., 58, of 38 Wilmer Chase Road, North Berwick, was summonsed at 9:01 a.m. on Oct. 18 and charged with operating with an expired license greater than 90 days following a traffic stop on Lindsey […]
Kennebunk police look for public’s help in assault investigation
KENNEBUNK — Police in Kennebunk are looking for assistance from the public regarding an assault investigation stemming from an alleged incident in the town on June 18. Kennebunk police officers responded to the parking lot of Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub for a reported fight in progress during the early morning hours of Sunday, […]
Kennebunk election
KENNEBUNK — Residents of Kennebunk will have only two questions to vote on come Nov. 7, in addition to statewide referendum questions. Question 1 asks whether the town should enact an amendment to an ordinance that provides “open spaces and facilities for educational and recreational purposes to all residents of Kennebunk and those visiting.” The […]
New production opening at Kennebunk theater
KENNEBUNK — For residents of southern Maine, the Storm Warnings Repertory Theatre has functioned as an oasis for locals craving the taste of big theatrical productions, destined for big city audiences, set in a small theater atmosphere. The theater will again be showing one of those productions. From now until Nov. 5, and from Nov. […]
Retired Air Force pilot provides hope for cancer patients
KENNEBUNK — As a young pilot flying missions in Vietnam, Michael Delia never dreamed his military service would lead to a struggle to survive five decades later and provide an emotional story of hope and inspiration for untold generations to come. Delia, 73, lives in Kennebunk with his wife of 50 years after a 27-year […]
Wells student graduates from Boston University
BOSTON, Mass. — Boston University awarded academic degrees to 1,797 students in September 2017. Among the graduates was Jeffrey S. Paskewitz of Wells, who received a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. Consisting of 16 schools and colleges, BU offers […]
Online applications available for Toys for Tots
YORK COUNTY — Online applications are now available for the U.S. Marine Corps Foundation Toys for Tots program. Residents of Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach,A rundel, Dayton, Lyman, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Hollis and Limington may register at www.saco-me.toysfortots.org Residents of Sanford, Springvale, Alfred, Acton, Wells, Limerick, Waterboro, Shapleigh, Parsonsfield, Cornish and Kezar Falls may register at […]