WELLS — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will offer a workshop on Garlic Growing from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. Fall is the season to plant this versatile vegetable for harvest next summer. UMaine Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Allan Amioka will review […]
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Final Wells concert of summer nearing
WELLS — The Legacy Swing Band will perform in the final free outdoor concert of the summer season Saturday evening Sept. 2 in Wells. The event will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is the 10th and final concert of the town’s 2017 summer concert series at scenic Wells Harbor Park in the Hope Hobbs […]
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Bartlett Bridge construction moving along
ARUNDEL — Construction on the Bartlett Bridge — which stretches over the Kennebunk River, connecting Kennebunk and Arundel along Route 1 — is running smoothly and should be completed by the fall. “If they’re not ahead of schedule they are right on schedule,” Arundel Town Manager Keith Trefethen said in a phone call. “They’ve increased […]
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Wells Chamber welcomes Johnson Hall Museum & Functions
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells town officials welcomed new business Johnson Hall Museum & Functions at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Johnson Hall features their newly renovated Tea Room offering a unique, historic location for an elegant wedding, memorable social or corporate event. The Tea room can accommodate seated dining for […]
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Genealogy program explores Slavic roots at KFL
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library Genealogy Group will host author, Marsha Denison at the Kennebunk Free Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Denison will discuss her book Grisha’s Loop: My Slavic Saga. Intended for all, Grisha’s Loop is a story of courage and survival. The book chronicles the life of Gregoire Ivanovich Samoylenko (endearingly called Grisha), and […]
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Church hosts baked bean, chop suey supper
KENNEBUNKPORT — The members of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport are preparing for another baked bean and American chop suey supper open to the public. Suppers will take place on the last Saturday of each month through October 2017. The next supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in […]
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YCCC among fastest growing colleges of its kind
WELLS — York County Community College President Barbara Finkelstein didn’t need anyone to tell her that the college’s enrollment roster has been growing by leaps and bounds. Still, she said in a telephone interview on Monday, it was a happy surprise when she opened up The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual Almanac of Higher Education […]
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AWS seeks forever home for special senior cat
WEST KENNEBUNK — Derusha, or Rooshi as she’s lovingly called, is a very special ol’ gal seeking a forever home through the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. At 15 years young, she prefers to spend her days resting and relaxing though she’s known to bat around a toy from time to time. She’s an independent […]
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Wells Chamber welcomes Drakes Island Café
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells town officials gathered recently to welcome new business Drakes Island Café at a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Drakes Island Café offers breakfast, bakery, lunch and catering. It is at 2073 Post Road, Route 1 in Wells. The café is open seven days a week from 7 […]
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KFL seeking artist exhibition applications
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library is currently accepting applications for artists to exhibit during the 2018 calendar year. Since its inception in 2001 Hank’s Room Gallery, rechristened the Speers Gallery in 2010 has offered exhibit opportunities to both amateur and professional artists. The gallery has been host to a variety of mediums including photography, […]