POTSDAM, N.Y. — Several local students will attend Clarkson University as members of the Class of 2021 and will begin studying at Clarkson in the fall: Sadie M Humiston of Kittery, Maine, a graduate of Robert W Traip Academy, will be majoring in biology. Angus D McLean of Kennebunk, Maine, a graduate of Kennebunk High […]
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Earth at Hidden Pond welcomes new chef
KENNEBUNKPORT – Tim Harrington, founding partner of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection , has announced that Joseph A. Schafer has been named the executive chef of Earth at Hidden Pond. His appointment became effective Tuesday. “It is with great pleasure that we bring Joe Schafer back to Kennebunkport to helm the kitchen at Earth,” Harrington said. “Joe’s energy, […]
Wells to charge for boat launching parking
WELLS — Beginning in the next few days, those want to leave from Wells to spend a day boating on the water will have to pay for the privilege. A pay and display meter is to be installed at the town’s newly revamped Wells Harbor boat launch parking lot. The cost for parking a vehicle […]
Court bars K’bunk teacher from student contact after sex abuse claim
BIDDEFORD/KENNEBUNK — A popular Kennebunk High School teacher has been prohibited from contact with a male student for two years, after the student brought forward claims of sexual abuse. Jill Lamontagne, 29, a health teacher at KHS, was ordered to have no contact with the student, whose name is being withheld because of his minor […]
Kennebunk student graduates from Boston University
BOSTON, Mass. — Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,045 students in May 2017. Among the graduates was Andrew Yellis of Kennebunk, who received a Master of Science in Information Systems with High Honors, and a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management with High Honors. Founded in 1839, Boston University is an […]
Baseball columnist to appear at Kennebunk Free Library
KENNEBUNK — Local baseball columnist and author Carl Johnson will share stories from the 2016 Red Sox season when he reads from his newest book, “Big Papi and the Kids” at the Kennebunk Free Library at 6 p.m. Monday, July 17. The book relives the excitement of the 2016 Red Sox season when David Ortiz […]
Police clear Wells Beach after reported shark sighting
WELLS (AP) — A reported shark sighting created some excitement on a Maine beach last weekend Wells Police Sgt. Adam Shaw says local police cleared swimmers from the water Sunday afternoon as a precaution after the report of a shark near the Wells-Ogunquit town line. He says swimmers were allowed back in the water at […]
Wells Library construction to begin next month
WELLS — With the passage of the Wells Public Library expansion from the June 13 Town Meeting ballot, Wells residents can expect construction to begin sometime in late July. The project doesn’t currently have an end date for completion, but according to Library Director Devin Burritt construction to build the exterior will start soon. “The […]
Best wishes, Barry Tibbetts
KENNEBUNK — Friends, family, elected officials and members of the public gathered at the Waterhouse Center in Kennebunk on Wednesday to celebrate the career of outgoing Town Manager Barry Tibbetts. Tibbetts announced in September he would not seek renewal of his contract after 24 years with the town, 19 of which he served as town manager. […]
Suspect running from Wells police run over by cruiser
WELLS — A man police say was running away from them as they were trying to arrest him for drunk driving on Wednesday night is recovering in the hospital after a police cruiser ran over him after he tripped and fell. The incident is being investigated by Maine State Police at the request of […]