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Slip Sliding Away
Asher Goodwin, 5, tries ice skating for the first time at the Waterhouse Pavilion in Kennebunk on Tuesday. Skaters of all ages enjoyed perfect seasonal weather to bond with their families and make new memories at the facility. JOURNAL TRIBUNE/Brianna Hayes
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The following people were arrested or issued summonses by Wells Police from Dec. 21 to 24: • Kelcie Wood, 21, of 262 Brackett St. Portland, was issued a summons charging she drove with a suspended registration at 6:03 p.m. following a traffic stop on Sanford Road. • April Fallen, 28, of 133 Jefferds […]
RSU 21 approves Pre-K for Fall 2018
KENNEBUNK — Over the past decade, Pre-K has emerged as an important strategy to promote school readiness and close achievement gaps for children in elementary school and beyond. To address that issue locally, RSU 21 school district serving Kennebunk, Arundel and Kennebunkport, will offer a no-cost Pre-Kindergarten program for children who are turning 4 by Oct. […]
Festival of Lights coming to Saint David’s Church
KENNEBUNK — Saint David’s Episcopal Church at 138 York St. in Kennebunk will host a Festival of Lights Service at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. This service is designed as a meditative time centering around the general topics of Light and Peace. The church welcomes everyone to particpate to conclude the Christmas season and begin […]
New Year to see third Statewide Arts Iditarod
KENNEBUNK — On Jan. 10, the Maine Arts Commission will launch its 2018 Arts Iditarod, a long and undoubtedly snowy regional tour from Kennebunk to Houlton and Lewiston to Ellsworth. The four regional meetings will provide professional development workshops, information, and discussion opportunities to the state’s far-flung, diverse arts and cultural organizations, as well as artists, […]
Area students achieve Dean’s List status
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the fall 2017 semester: • Brenna Anderson of Kittery Point • Talia Auen of Wells • Adam Flammino of Ogunquit • Freeman Fletcher of South Berwick • Elana Fortin of Ogunquit • Dylan Francis […]
Imagination Station explores static electricity at KFL
KENNEBUNK — Children of all ages are invited to explore the “shocking things” that static electricity can do during an Imagination Station presentation next month at the Kennebunk Free Library. The event will be conducted from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St. in Kennebunk. All Imagination Station […]
Area students on President’s List at Champlain College
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The following students have been named to the Champlain College President’s List for achieving a grade point average of 4.0 or higher in the Fall 2017 semester. • Emileigh Durrell of Kennebunkport • Lauren Girard of Biddeford Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, not-for-profit, private college in Burlington, Vermont, with […]
Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The following individuals were arrested or issued a summons by Kennebunkport Police from Dec. 3 to Dec. 14: • Katherine Iafolla, 23, of Boston, Massachusetts, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed limit on North Street. • Leon McDermott, 48, of Kennebunkport, was issued a summons for exceeding the posted speed […]