WEST KENNEBUNK — Wolfgang may be a big fella (he’s a 90-pound Rottweiler/Pit Bull mix), but at heart he’s a gentle giant and a lovable goofball of a dog. He loves getting attention from his people and strangers as well. He has lived with dogs in the past, but he prefers the company of smaller […]
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Wells Police Log
WELLS — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Wells Police from Jan. 8 to Jan. 14, 2018: • Gary Souliere, 36, of Biddeford, was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant following an officer checking on suspicious activity at the Wells Transportation Center. The warrant was for failure to appear on a fine […]
Wells Library a go-to destination this winter
WELLS—Winter weather leaves many families searching for indoor activities in during the month of January and the Wells Public Library has a full slate of entertaining and informative events coming up for area residents in a warm and cozy environment. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the activities and prograns at the library in […]
Wells student wins Smokey Bear & Woodsey Owl poster contest
WELLS — During a recent meeting, the Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognized Wells Elementary School third-grade student Lee Rollins for becoming the 2017 State and New England Regional first place winner in the second-grade category of the annual Smokey Bear & Woodsey Owl Poster Contest. Presenting Rollins with a certificate recognizing his achievement was School […]
Local Senior Living community hosts storytelling event
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Atria community welcomes locals, story lovers, and family members of residents to attend the Be Together presentation at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15. Better Together is the first of many events put on by the Atria to bring the community together and make it wiser. The afternoon will be filled of stories and memories […]
Wolff affiliates with Coldwell Banker in Saco
SACO — Kennebunkport resident Susi Wolff has affiliated with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office in Saco. As a sales agent, Wolff will provide residential real estate services in York and Cumberland counties as well as the surrounding communities. Wolff has become a real estate sales associate after extensive experience in Landscape Design and Home […]
Kennebunk Free Library hires new director
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library is pleased to announce Michelle Conners has been hired as the new Library Director. The KFL Board of Trustees conducted a nationwide search with representation from library staff, residents and the Town of Kennebunk municipal executives. Conners will manage the library in its role of providing quality services that inspire and enrich the community. […]
BBB: Create a budget, stick to it
YORK COUNTY — The Better Business Bureau is urging folks make a budget this year — and stick to it. The agency has released the following tips and tools to help people get on the right track to a better financial future: • Calculate your monthly net income, which is after taxes, so you can […]
Number of economically disadvantaged students rises in Maine
YORK COUNTY — The number of economically disadvantaged students in Maine has risen almost 10 percentage points since the 2008-2009 school year. According to an annual report released by Educate Maine, 45 percent of public school students in the state during the 2016-2017 school year were from economically disadvantaged families, compared to about one in […]
Historical Society offers a ‘Teeny Teacup Fairy Garden’ workshop
WELLS — The Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit brings its “Teeny Teacup Fairy Gardens,” a popular and well received program for all ages, back this year at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. The Historical Society is delighted to withhold a tradition of Fairy houses, which debuted in the United States in 1893, with all […]