SANFORD — To generations of men and boys, Emile Roy was their barber. To others, he was a friend; a man who loved his family, his community, his church and his country. To his five children, he was Dad, or Roy, or sometimes, Emile. To a president, he was a treasured, loyal friend. Roy, 96, […]
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Wells Library book sale to be held Friday, Saturday
WELLS —The Friends of the Wells Public Library will hold its annual book sale on Aug. 12, 5-8 p.m. The event is free for Friends of the Library and $5 for all others. The event is free for all on Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds support the children’s programs, musical events, films […]
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Locals, tourists flock to Wells HarborFEST
WELLS — It may not have been the beach, but on a hot and sunny Saturday, July 30, the Wells coast was bustling as an estimated 2,000 locals and tourists flooded Harbor Park for the 26th annual HarborFEST. The festival, sponsored by the Wells Rotary Club in conjunction with the Wells Chamber of Commerce, featured […]
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‘Pokemon Go’ takes the rap
WELLS — We’ve all heard about the “Pokemon Go” craze. If we’re not playing the augmented reality game, we know someone who is, walking down the street, nose in their phone, searching for that elusive little cyber creature. Well, now there’s a song about it. Rapper Ryan Peters of Wells, better known by his stage […]
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Maine towns pressured to rein in short-term rentals of homes as popularity grows
Some officials consider ordinances while others steer clear amid issues of fair competition, neighborhood disruptions and safety.
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Ogunquit town manager charged with taking parking fees on July Fourth
Thomas Fortier allegedly told town staff to collect parking fees at a lot normally free after 4 p.m., then didn’t hand over the money.
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Interactive show coming to Kennebunk library
The Mad Science Physics Olympics comes to Kennebunk Free Library Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. This interactive show will explore the fundamentals of the science of sports. No pre-registration is needed. All events are free and wheelchair accessible. Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information call 985- 2173 […]
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From soaked prune to Mr. Clean
When I was about 2 years old, my mother snapped a photo of me in the bathtub making goo-goo faces at a rubber ducky and wearing a plastic bucket as a hat. I say this A) because I wanted to write the creepiest opening sentence ever, and B) because that may have been the last […]
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Wells Public Library offers summer events
WELLS — Upcoming events at Wells Public Library include: Children’s and Teen Programs Summer Reading Program Until Aug. 12 Kids age 3 to entering fourth grade are invited to participate in the “On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!” Register and receive a bag with prizes and instructions on how to complete the program. Tweens […]
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Financial tips for single parents
Parenting is never an easy job – and, unfortunately, it can be especially difficult if you’re doing it on your own. As a single parent, you face many challenges, not the least of which are the financial ones. But by following the suggestions below, you may be able to make life easier – for you […]