KENNEBUNK — The hottest trend in eco-friendly landscaping has arrived in York County in the form of a team of shaggy, gruff and bleating creatures eager to make a meal of overgrown brush. Heather Lombard of Kennebunk launched a business called “Scapegoats” last year and offers a unique service to rid land and properties of invasive […]
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Quebecois musicians to perform in West Kennebunk
WEST KENNEBUNK — The renowned group Le Bruit Court Dans la Ville (“The Buzz around Town”) will bring the dynamic and spirited sounds of Quebecois traditional music to West Kennebunk on May 14 as part of the “Concerts in West K!” series. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. in the West Kennebunk United Methodist […]
Spring has arrived at Wells Public Library
WELLS — Spring activities are plentiful at the Wells Public Library. Here’s a brief rundown of ongoing and upcoming programs and events at the library this spring: Mother Goose Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Children up to 24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. These free […]
Seacoast Garden Club conducting plant, pie sale
KENNEBUNK — On Saturday, May 27, 2017, the Seacoast Garden Club of the Kennebunks and Arundel will hold its primary fundraising event beginning at 8:30 a.m. The club’s Plant/Pie Sale will take place in front of Port Hardware, Route 35, Lower Village, Kennebunk. In case of rain, all activities will take place at the next […]
Wells tops Kennebunk in high scoring affair
KENNEBUNK — In a back and forth battle of multiple run innings, the Wells varsity Softball team defeated Kennebunk by a score of 13-7 in a rainy and cold matchup at Kennebunk High School. In the teams‘ last meeting, runs for each side were tough to come by, with Wells winning 3-2. This time however […]
Library Achievement Award recipients celebrate in Wells
WELLS —The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District presented the 31st Annual Literary Achievement Awards ceremony on stage in the new Wells High School Performing Arts Center on April 27. The event will recognize 66 students who placed in this creative writing contest for 2017. Fourteen ‘first place’ winners from grades kindergarten through Adult Community Education read […]
Wells Police Log
WELLS — The Wells Police Department has released the names of individuals arrested or cited between April 18 and April 24. • Michael Morse, 21, of 8 Hemlock Lane, Limington, was summonsed for operating with a suspended or revoked license for operating under the influence following a traffic stop on Willie Hill Road at 11:12 […]
Vehicle smashes into Kennebunk attorney’s office
KENNEBUNK — The law firm of Jens W. Bergen in Kennebunk received an unexpected visitor Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was unable to navigate a turn and smashed into the building which houses the law offices. Kennebunk Police say Justin White of Lyman, 23, failed to turn left correctly from Ross Road onto U.S. Route […]
Police investigate car break-ins in Ogunquit
OGUNQUIT — Ogunquit Police are asking the public’s help as they investigate a series of car burglaries earlier this week. Police posted on Facebook on Tuesday that the department is investigating a series of motor vehicle burglaries in the Ocean Street, Riverbank Road and Captain Thomas Road areas. The break-ins took place late Monday night […]
Dozens become naturalized citizens in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNK — Fifty-five immigrants recited the Oath of Allegiance in the gym of Middle School of the Kennebunks on Friday morning, as they became the newest naturalized citizens of the United States. The newly-naturalized citizens, who immigrated from 28 countries the world over, were welcomed by Stephen Johnson, immigration services officer with the U.S. Citizenship […]