ARUNDEL — A Kennebunk man was killed in a rollover crash in Arundel on Wednesday night. York County Sheriff Bill King said in a release this morning that Austin Cole, 20, of Kennebunk, was driving his 2005 Hyundai four-door sedan north on Sinnott Road toward Biddeford when he lost control and struck a tree. The […]
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Floating wheelchair gives beach access
WELLS — Hundreds of thousands of people flock to the town’s beaches every year. The ocean and sandy shores are a huge draw, but for some with mobility issues, going to the beach is just wishful thinking. It can be difficult to get footing on sand, and standard wheelchairs aren’t designed to roll over beaches. […]
WOCSD honors retiring teachers, veteran staffers
WELLS, Maine—The end of the 2016-2017 school year in the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District finds 12 staff members retiring and six other staff reaching the 20-year milestone of service to the district. All of these individuals were honored in a “Service to Education Celebration” event at Wells High School on June 15. Following a reception […]
Blixx Horses to appear at Wells/Ogunquit Hampton Inn
WELLS — For the first time, Kennebunk-based nonprofit BlixxHorses will be appearing at the Wells Hampton Inn and Suites, 900 Post Road at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23. The presentation is part of the organization’s program called “Education in a Casual Setting,” which allows the public to be introduced to horses in the comfort of […]
Kennebunk student on University of Hartford dean’s list
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Kelia Ingraham of Kennebunk has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2017. The University of Hartford, centrally located in Connecticut, provides a distinctive educational experience across seven schools and colleges for one of the most diverse student bodies in New England. […]
Kennebunk Police seek info about Sunday assault
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Police Department is seeking the public’s help with an open assault investigation following a fight at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub early Sunday morning. Dep. Police Chief Michael Nugent said Monday police received a call around 1:36 a.m. Sunday reporting of a fight in progress in the parking lot of the […]
Walking, for life
WELLS — There were more people than ever wearing purple T-shirts on the field this year, at York County’s Relay for Life. More purple, said organizer Karen Lawrence, means there are more cancer survivors. Those wearing purple, signaling their survivor status, their friends, family members, caregivers and others were walking laps around the Wells High […]
Dine Out Maine: If you don’t yet know of Northern Union chef Romann Dumorne, you should
Formerly of 50 Local, he brings his rock-solid technique and ingenious ideas to the Ogunquit restaurant.
Leavitt Theatre presents silent movies with live music
OGUNQUIT — Classics of the silent film era will return to the big screen at Ogunquit’s Leavitt Theatre this summer, which is hosting a season of vintage cinema with live music in the historic facility. The series gives area film fans a chance to see great movies from the pioneering days of cinema as they […]
WOCSD budget passes with ease
WELLS/OGUNQUIT —Votes have been tallied from the annual Wells and Ogunquit Town Meetings, and the WOCSD school budget has passed overwhelmingly. In Wells, the budget passed by a vote of 1510- 367, and in Ogunquit yes votes were tallied at 424 as opposed to 95 no votes. The $25.7 million school budget will address several […]