WELLS — The new Pratt and Whitney building at York County Community College is now officially open for students. Members of the Maine State Legislature, Pratt & Whitney, Maine Community College System, the York County Community College Foundation and YCCC came together at the new building to celebrate at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $8.4 […]
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Kennebunk officials mull seawall repair strategy
KENNEBUNK — The Middle Beach seawall, at the intersection of Boothby Road, is eroding due to the ocean’s impact, town officials said. During Tuesday night’s Board of Selectmen’s meeting, Town Engineer Chris Osterrieder — who’d been assessing the seawall situation for weeks — detailed the damage to the seawall. “About two weeks ago I hinted […]
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Dias Family Foundation supports Habitat for Humanity
WELLS — Habitat for Humanity of York County has received a grant of $20,000 from The Joseph and Anna C. Dias Family Foundation to support Habitat’s Quarry Road Build in Wells and the Habitat ReStore in Kennebunk. Charles and Shannon Carter and their two young sons have been chosen as the Habitat Partner Family for […]
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Outline reveals plans for new Wells public safety buildings
WELLS — Members of the Wells Planning Board and town staff have further outlined the upcoming construction of the new public safety buildings after performing a site walk last week. The new public safety complexes will include a combined police and fire station on the corner of U.S. Route 1 and Harbor Road, as well […]
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Bishop to observe anniversary of friars arrival in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — A day of celebration for the 70th anniversary of the Lithuanian Franciscan Friars’ arrival in Kennebunk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1, at the friary on Beach Avenue. An anniversary Mass, celebrated by Bishop Robert P. Deeley, is set for 11 a.m. in the monastery chapel. A luncheon banquet will be held in the […]
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CONNECT Fair returning to Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — CONNECT with 40+ local nonprofits at the second annual community fair featuring interactive games, activites, education and entertainment. Between 4 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Livewell Center behind Shoppers Village visitors will meet horses, adoptable pups, wildlife (plus your friends and neighbors), sample chowder and other goodies, and learn all about these […]
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Concert in Kennebunk celebrates Luther’s historic act
KENNEBUNK — Music lovers have circled Sunday, Oct. 29 on their calendars. That’s the day that the historic Christ Church at 6 Dane St. in Kennebunk, Maine, will present a concert and bratwurst supper to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s historic act that set in motion the Protestant Reformation. Luther openly challenged the Roman Catholic Church […]
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KFL director to retire from postion
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library’s Board of Trustees announces that LibraryDirector Jill LeMay will retire effective Nov. 3, 2017. LeMay has served as Library Director since March 2011. During her 6 ½ years, LeMay has led the library through many changes from recruiting new staff to facility and technology upgrades. “Jill has been an extraordinary Director, […]
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KHS gets new theater manager
KENNEBUNK — Kennebunk High School has a new theater manager. RSU 21 officials announced Monday that Michael Herman has joined the KHS staff. Herman’s wife, Rachael Yoder, will also be joining to direct the school’s spring theater production and take over as the school’s Interact Club advisor. Prior to coming to Kennebunk, Herman and Yoder […]
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Ogunquit tests new parking kiosks
OGUNQUIT — The old-fashiioned coin parking meter may soon be officially a thing of the past in Ogunquit. Following the Labor Day weekend, the town of Ogunquit removed parking meters at Perkins Cove and its lower parking lots and replaced them with electronic kiosks. The new parking kiosks only accept credit card payments and became […]