WELLS — For the first time, Kennebunk-based nonprofit BlixxHorses will be appearing at the Wells Hampton Inn and Suites, 900 Post Road at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 23. The presentation is part of the organization’s program called “Education in a Casual Setting,” which allows the public to be introduced to horses in the comfort of […]
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Kennebunk student on University of Hartford dean’s list
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Kelia Ingraham of Kennebunk has been named to its Dean’s List for Spring 2017. The University of Hartford, centrally located in Connecticut, provides a distinctive educational experience across seven schools and colleges for one of the most diverse student bodies in New England. […]
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Kennebunk Police seek info about Sunday assault
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Police Department is seeking the public’s help with an open assault investigation following a fight at Federal Jack’s Restaurant and Brew Pub early Sunday morning. Dep. Police Chief Michael Nugent said Monday police received a call around 1:36 a.m. Sunday reporting of a fight in progress in the parking lot of the […]
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Nonprofit gives town of Wells a floating wheelchair for disabled beach visitors
The special equipment will allow people with mobility restrictions to get across the sand and into the ocean.
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Walking, for life
WELLS — There were more people than ever wearing purple T-shirts on the field this year, at York County’s Relay for Life. More purple, said organizer Karen Lawrence, means there are more cancer survivors. Those wearing purple, signaling their survivor status, their friends, family members, caregivers and others were walking laps around the Wells High […]
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Leavitt Theatre presents silent movies with live music
OGUNQUIT — Classics of the silent film era will return to the big screen at Ogunquit’s Leavitt Theatre this summer, which is hosting a season of vintage cinema with live music in the historic facility. The series gives area film fans a chance to see great movies from the pioneering days of cinema as they […]
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WOCSD budget passes with ease
WELLS/OGUNQUIT —Votes have been tallied from the annual Wells and Ogunquit Town Meetings, and the WOCSD school budget has passed overwhelmingly. In Wells, the budget passed by a vote of 1510- 367, and in Ogunquit yes votes were tallied at 424 as opposed to 95 no votes. The $25.7 million school budget will address several […]
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Kennebunk student graduates from William Woods
FULTON, Mo, — Kara Wilson of Kennebunkport, graduated from William Woods on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Wilson received a Bachelor of Science with a major in Equine General Studies. During the 147th commencement ceremonies, William Woods conferred 840 degrees, including 243 undergraduate and 597 graduate students. They earned degrees including: associate of applied arts, bachelor […]
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Residents observe Flag Day at Atria Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Atria Kennebunk decided to stick with America for its Adventure Dining travel experience this month and celebrate Flag Day with resident Irene LeClerc’s signature Flag Cake. LeClerc has been making this recipe since her early 20s and even made a version of it when she was working at Genes Bakery in Sanford. She […]
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program receives $67K grant
KENNEBUNK — United Way of York County has been selected to administer a $67,625 grant from the Emeregency Food and Shelter National Board Program that will provide additional resources to local organizations that meet these basic needs. United Way has been designated to provide the administrative support for the program’s fund distribution through a local […]