OGUNQUIT — A rising star on the opera scene from Maine will perform locally this summer and will be joined by a popular area string quartet. “It’s awesome to be singing for the home crowd,” says mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich, a mid-coast Maine native who has become an international opera star. “Its very comforting in some […]
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Wells Chamber welcomes new business
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells town officials welcomed new business Living Wells Farm at a ribbon cutting ceremony recently. Living Wells Farm is a lush 34-acre horse farm featuring year-round trail rides through the Tatnic Hills, summer camps June through August for ages 5 and up and boarding. The farm was started […]
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Professor to discuss details of solar eclipse at library
KENNEBUNK — On Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. (previously scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 1) Kennebunk Free Library will welcome Professor Ian Durham from the Astronomical Society of Northern New England to present on what experts are calling “the astronomical event of the decade.” On Aug. 21, the continental U.S. will see its first solar eclipse in almost 40 years, […]
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Wells Police Log
WELLS — The Wells Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between July 11 and July 16. • Leon McGee, 84, of 747 Branch Road, Wells, was summonsed for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident following an investigation into a hit-and-run crash on Branch Road at 4:33 p.m. July […]
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Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Kennebunkport Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between July 3 and July 14: • Logan Alexander, 22, of 684 River Road, Arundel, was charged with failure to register a motor vehicle (30 to 150 days) after the violation was observed on Stone Road at 5:41 p.m. July […]
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RSU 21 towns to see tax relief
KENNEBUNK — Officials of Regional School Unit 21 have announced a near $600,000 increase in state school subsidies will be used to offset local taxes in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, the three towns that compose the district. RSU 21 has received an additional $572,978 in state funding for the coming school year, Superintendent Katie Hawes […]
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Volunteers go above and beyond to help animals
WEST KENNEBUNK — Volunteers give their heart and time to help the Animal Welfare Society and the animals they look after. AWS is a nonprofit humane society serving York County as an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter and adoption center. There is an in-house veterinary clinic and programs to assist pets and their owners, such as […]
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Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association sponsors ‘Steel Magnolias’
NORTH BERWICK — The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association is sponsoring the play “Steel Magnolias” at the Hackmatack Playhouse in North Berwick on Thursday evening, Aug. 10. The alumni will be serving crackers, cheese and drinks for everyone. A bus will be leaving the Kennebunk Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. for those who do not want […]
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Seashore Trolley’s gala to celebrate New England, Southern Places
KENNEBUNKPORT — Ding, ding, ding will go the bell when “Downeast Meets Dixie,” at Seashore Trolley Museum’s 2017 dinner gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. “An evening of food, drink, music and merriment goes over the top on the fun scale when it includes riding, […]
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Annual 5k in honor of Nicole Oliver raises awareness about domestic violence
KENNEBUNK — On Sunday, July 30, 2017, the 10th Annual Nicole’s Run/ Ellie’s Walk will take place at Lord’s Point, Kennebunk Beach. The 5k (3.1 mile) run or walk begins at 9 a.m., with registration opening at 6:45 a.m. A 1k Kids’ Fun Run will take off at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K is $25 […]