ART “Works in Tandem” is a member art show at Kittery Art Association from March 12 through April 10. There will be an opening reception on March 13 from 4-6 p.m. Kittery Art Association’s gallery features the work of seacoast artists, and sponsors a monthly music series by local performers. For more information, call 451- […]
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Meet Sam
Sam is a young adult female Seal Point Siamese that came into ACAR as an abandoned cat. She is very sweet and gentle, most likely a much loved kitty at some point in her immediate past. She is looking forward to a new, safe, stable home with a loving family or single person who can […]
Ogunquit business partners donate 11 iPads
OGUNQUIT — Ogunquit business neighbors Peoples Insurance and Coastal General Construction recently teamed up for a holiday open house at which they raised funds for a purchase of iPads for Waban’s Fraser-Ford Child Development Center in Sanford. Generous clients of the two businesses made donations totaling over $4400, enough to purchase 11 iPads for the […]
Wells library offers upcoming events
WELLS — Children’s and Teen Programs Random Fandom: Allegiant Friday, March 4 at 2 p.m. Are you excited for the latest Divergent movie, Allegiant? Then join us for an afternoon of crafting, snacking, gaming, and talking all about the book and movie! Each month we celebrate a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades […]
Statewide student art contest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites students in grades K-12 to participate in the 22nd annual state-wide competition for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest on March 15. Entries must be received by March 15 and designs should feature ducks, geese, or swans in their natural habitats. On Saturday, March 26, there will […]
Author Lovely to read about WWII in Springvale
Author Joyce Lovely will read from her book, “Ice Cream, Gasmasks, and God ; A Memoir of World War II and Postwar Britain” at 2 p.m. April 7 at Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St. The presentaiton reviews Lovely’s life during World War II in Liverpool, England, and the postwar years. Over 70 years have […]
York County meals program appeals for help
SPRINGVALE — People, many of them elderly, began assembling at the Meals Kitchen around 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23, pouring steamy cups of coffee in anticipation of the meal that was to be served 15 minutes later. York County Shelter Programs provides free midday meals, served by volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at Springvale First Baptist […]
YCCC moves forward with building plans
WELLS — Having secured the city Planning Board’s permit approval, York County Community College is proceeding with plans to build an 18,000-square-foot facility to accommodate a growing need for academic space. The new building will be used for classrooms, laboratories, an auditorium-style lecture hall, a multi-purpose student common area and offices. Currently, the only academic […]
Carson refuge accepting applications for summer employment
WELLS — The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is hiring for the Youth Conservation Corps, a program in which youths ages 15 to 18 work together outdoors. Formed in 1993 and directed by Ward Feurt, the YCC allows teens to work on projects such as removing invasive species, performing maintenance on trails and park buildings, […]