KENNEBUNK — Officials of Regional School Unit 21 have announced a near $600,000 increase in state school subsidies will be used to offset local taxes in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel, the three towns that compose the district. RSU 21 has received an additional $572,978 in state funding for the coming school year, Superintendent Katie Hawes […]
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Volunteers go above and beyond to help animals
WEST KENNEBUNK — Volunteers give their heart and time to help the Animal Welfare Society and the animals they look after. AWS is a nonprofit humane society serving York County as an open-admission, no-kill animal shelter and adoption center. There is an in-house veterinary clinic and programs to assist pets and their owners, such as […]
Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association sponsors ‘Steel Magnolias’
NORTH BERWICK — The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Alumni Association is sponsoring the play “Steel Magnolias” at the Hackmatack Playhouse in North Berwick on Thursday evening, Aug. 10. The alumni will be serving crackers, cheese and drinks for everyone. A bus will be leaving the Kennebunk Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. for those who do not want […]
Seashore Trolley’s gala to celebrate New England, Southern Places
KENNEBUNKPORT — Ding, ding, ding will go the bell when “Downeast Meets Dixie,” at Seashore Trolley Museum’s 2017 dinner gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. “An evening of food, drink, music and merriment goes over the top on the fun scale when it includes riding, […]
Bicyclist from Massachusetts dies of injuries suffered in Wells crash
Philip Philbin, 53, died a day after suffering severe head injuries in a collision with an SUV, police say.
Annual 5k in honor of Nicole Oliver raises awareness about domestic violence
KENNEBUNK — On Sunday, July 30, 2017, the 10th Annual Nicole’s Run/ Ellie’s Walk will take place at Lord’s Point, Kennebunk Beach. The 5k (3.1 mile) run or walk begins at 9 a.m., with registration opening at 6:45 a.m. A 1k Kids’ Fun Run will take off at 8:30 a.m. Registration for the 5K is $25 […]
Cyclist hurt in collision with SUV in Wells
WELLS (AP) — Police in Maine say a bicyclist from Massachusetts has been injured in a crash. Authorities say the crash occurred in Wells Monday morning. Police say 52-year-old Philip Philbin, of Clinton, Massachusetts was struck by an SUV being driven by a 17-year-old. Philbin was not wearing a helmet during the time of the […]
Bicyclist injured in collision with SUV in Wells
Philip E. Philbin, 52, of Clinton, Massachusetts, was not wearing a helmet when he struck on Atlantic Avenue.
Habitat sponsors walk to ‘Raise the Roof in Wells’
KENNEBUNK — Habitat for Humanity of York County is looking for the public’s help in constructing a new home on Quarry Road in Wells. According to Amy D. Nucci, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of York County, a “Walk to Raise the Roof in Wells” next month will assist the organization in raising money […]
Kennebunkport Police Log
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Kennebunkport Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between June 10 and June 30: • Macie Kudas, 30, of 8 Sinnott Road, Kennebunkport, was arrested after officers stopped him on North Street at 9:28 p.m. June 10. Kudas was transported to the York County Jail in Alfred, where […]