KENNEBUNKPORT — Sandy Pines Campground has opened for its second season with a roster of curated new experiences, custom designed glamping accommodations and engaging programming benefiting every level and style of camper – from RVers and traditional tent campers to glampers. “When guests come to Sandy Pines, we aim to immerse them in the best of […]
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Wells teams should still be the Warriors, panel recommends, but stop using Native American imagery
The results of Wednesday’s secret ballot vote, released Thursday, show 17 of 24 votes in favor of keeping the school’s nickname and eliminating the logos.
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Wells pastor loses appeal of conviction for contact with teenage girl
Peter Leon was convicted of misdemeanor assault after he placed his hand on her back and suggestively commented on her tight jeans.
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Wells mascot committee may have violated open meetings law with secret vote
The group that’s examining what to do about the Native American imagery associated with the high school mascot made its recommendation to the school committee via secret ballot.
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How iconic author of ‘Silent Spring’ inspired Sandra Steingraber’s career as environmentalist
Steingraber edited a new book for the Library of America that celebrates work by Rachel Carson.
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Saco Valley Land Trust launches fundraiser to mark 30th anniversary
BIDDEFORD — As Saco Valley Land Trust celebrates its 30-year anniversary, the trust is announcing the first acquisition of its new Conservation Bridge Project, an effort to link 12 easement and fee parcels that it has already conserved within the state-designated Biddeford/KennebunkportVernal Pool Complex. Located in the area around the intersection of West Street and Guinea […]
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Dunaway Center presents ‘An Evening of Celtic and Folk Music’
OGUNQUIT — Ogunquit Performing Arts presents An Evening of Celtic and Folk Music on Friday, May 18, 2018, at 7:30 pm at the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit, featuring Lissa Schneckenburger, Corey DiMario, and Shannon and Matt Heaton. The traditional music of New England can be as warm and comforting as a winter fire […]
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Former ambassador to discuss Afghanistan in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Veteran diplomat Ronald E. Neumann, president of the American Academy of Diplomacy, will discuss U.S.-Afghanistan issues at the May 19 public meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Maine Chapter. Formerly a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Neumann served as ambassador to Algeria, Bahrain and finally to Afghanistan. A career member of the Senior […]
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Photos reveal multiple rare right whales off York County coast
Scientists from the New England Aquarium used photographs to confirm that the whale photographed off Long Sands Beach in York was different from the one observed off the coast of Wells.
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Cablecast times set for 2018 Literary Achievement Awards
WELLS — The Wells-Ogunquit CSD’s 32nd Annual Literary Achievement Awards ceremony were held on April 26 and will be shown on Spectrum cable Channel 3 in Wells and Ogunquit at the following times through June 2. The ceremony will air Tuesdays through Fridays at 4 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7.p.m. This year, 286 Kindergarten through […]