WELLS — Habitat for Humanity York County is thriving, but it needs land to build more homes for deserving families. Though funding is the most well-known obstacle for developing affordable housing, the actual biggest obstacle for Habitat is the lack of affordable land. Without land, affordable housing can’t be built regardless of the amount of […]
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’50 Years: Evelyne Harper Neill’ at Barn Gallery
OGUNQUIT — Evelyne Harper Neill will celebrate over 50 years as a member of the Ogunquit Art Association with a solo exhibition of her paintings in the North Gallery. She will give a Gallery Talk on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., a talk that is free and open to the public. In the Late […]
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Free events happening for the public to enjoy by Atria Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — The following are free upcoming events for the public sponsored by Atria Kennebunk. Sunday Concert Series Sunday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m., Please join us at Atria Kennebunk and enjoy the unique music stylings of pianist, Deborrah Wyndham at an afternoon concert you’ll never forget. Bring a friend and enjoy our light refreshments […]
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Composer, organist Carson Cooman to perform in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNPORT — The First Congregational Church invites you, your family, & friends to attend the fourth in a series of summer concerts to be held in the church at 141 North St., Kennebunkport, at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14. This concert features American composer and organist Carson Cooman. Joyce Painter Rice, Music Director & Organist, […]
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First film portrayal of Sherlock Holmes to be shown in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the “most portrayed movie character in history,” the very first appearance on film of legendary fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes is about to be screened for the public in Ogunquit. “Sherlock Holmes,” a silent film released in 1916 and starring William Gillette, will be […]
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Final resting place gets finishing touches
WELLS — For several years, the town of Wells has been working to create a more fitting final resting place for some of its earliest settlers. With taxpayer money and contributions from many volunteers, landscaping has been done, a fence erected and other beautification efforts have been completed at Buffam Hill Cemetery, one of the […]
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Police chief hopes to orchestrate drug abuse meetings for families
YORK COUNTY — It’s no secret that Maine is struggling with an opioid crisis. In York County alone, there were 60 overdose deaths in 2016. Hundreds remain victims to opioid abuse today, and for each of those victims there are hundreds of others, family members, who must cope with the frightening reality of potentially losing […]
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First Congregational Church schedules yard sale
KENNEBUNKPORT —Members of First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport, 141 North St., wish to announce they will be holding a Saturday morning yard sale at the church on Sat., Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to noon. The yard sale will also feature collectables, a silent auction on items and gift cards donated by local merchants, including: […]
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Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit offers ‘Conversation with History’ program
WELLS — The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit invites the public to a new program, Conversation with History. On Saturday, August 12 at 7 p.m,. author Ann M. Little will discuss her research and writing on her book, The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright at The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit in […]
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Area resident graduates from Nichols College
DUDLEY, Mass. — More than 300 students graduated from Nichols College on May 6, 2017, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Former California Closets President Marty Allen, a 1975 Nichols graduate, delivered the commencement address. Katherine Cotton of Kennebunk graduated with a BSBA from Nichols College. Within a supportive community, Nichols College transforms today’s students […]