WELLS — Historian and author Joseph Hardy will lead a History Walk and Talk at 10 a.m. Oct. 15. The walking tour will take place in the historic mills of the Merriland River. The cost is $5 for the general public and free for members of the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit. The program […]
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Oldies dance has good cause
The 10th Oldies Benefit Dance, held at the Eagles Hall on 57 Birch St., Biddeford, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. The dance will feature rock ‘n’ roll music from the 1950s to the 1980s, and will be provided by Oldies ‘R’ Us. There will be prizes for a dance […]
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Veterans Day race planned for Nov.
WELLS — The third annual Veterans Day 5K Road Race, sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce, will occur on Nov. 12 at Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road. Proceeds to benefit a local veterans charity. For more information call 646- 2451 or visit wellschamber.org.
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K’port church holding concerts
KENNEBUNKPORT — The First Church has three concerts coming up to be held in the church at 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Joyce Painter Rice is the church’s music director and organist. “Old Fashioned Hymn Sing” will take place Oct. 23, and “First Church’s Christmas Concert & Carol Sing” will be held Dec. 11. All concerts […]
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Historic Wells cemetery to get its due
WELLS — One of the town’s oldest cemeteries will finally be given the respect it’s due this fall. In December 2014, Wells received an easement for the area, which is privately owned. Until receipt of the easement, the town had been unable to care of the graveyard, which was source of concern for some residents. […]
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Long-time Kennebunk town manager leaving
KENNEBUNK — Town Manager Barry Tibbetts has announced he will not seek renewal of his contract, ending a nearly 25-year career with the city. Tibbetts was hired by the town as tax assessor in 1993, and was appointed town manager in 1998. His current contract expires in June. He notified the Board of Selectmen at […]
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Once again, Wells students invited to perform in Macy’s Day Parade
WELLS — Following a lengthy audition process, three Wells High School students and members of the WHS color guard, Bella White, Jessica Bacon, and Mallory Cashman have been selected to be members of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band set to perform in the 2016 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. This makes […]
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Wells Rotary teams up with Habitat for Humanity
WELLS — The Wells Rotary Club is excited to announce their involvement in the Habitat for Humanity of York County home building project on Cole Road in West Kennebunk. The project is the 27th home building project spearheaded by the York County group. The project kicked off with the “Walk to Raise the Roof” event […]
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Sea Road School named one of best in nation
KENNEBUNK — Three Maine schools have been named 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, the highest award bestowed upon elementary, middle and high schools across the country. The federal DOE announced last week that Falmouth Middle School and Reeds Brook Middle School in Hampden were awarded the designation, but the […]
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Alfred, Biddeford under consideration for new court building
ALFRED — A new location for a consolidated York County Courthouse has been added to the short list, while another is off the roster. A site on Barra Road in Robert Dodge Business Park in Biddeford – the location of a number of health care-related offices – is now among those under consideration. Two others […]