KENNEBUNK — Join the Animal Welfare Society for PetSmart National Adoption Weekend, Nov. 11-13 at PetSmart, 208 Mariner Way, Biddeford. In addition to cats on-site at PetSmart, AWS will have dogs and puppies (based on availability) available for adoption. AWS staff and volunteers will be on-site so the adoptions will be able to be completed […]
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Meet Rusty
Rusty came into ACAR when his caregiver determined that they didn’t have the time for their beloved, exceptionally sweet, gentle, young adult kitty. Rusty has a single simple request: to be placed in to an indoor-only home for his safety and longevity. This wonderful, big, light orange fella is about 2 1/2 years old. He […]
A spooky concert for All Hallows’ Eve
KENNEBUNK — A concert of spooky music in anticipation of All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints’ Day after will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Christ Church, 6 Dane St. Christ Church Music Director “Maestro” Warren King and virtuoso flutist Diana McNulty have gathered a program of great spooky music, from “Night on […]
Cote, McCarthy compete for County Commission
ALFRED — Incumbent Michael Cote of Shapleigh, running as an Independent, is being challenged in the Nov. 8 election by Republican James McCarthy for York County Commission District 4, which includes Alfred, Lyman, Sanford, Shapleigh and Waterboro. Cote, originally of Sanford, was a Wells Police reserve officer for 10 years, and worked for the York […]
Pies for Veterans
KITTERY — What’s more American than apple pie? Pie for veterans. A Perfect Move hosted the 7th Annual Pie Bake & Auction on Oct. 7 to benefit Veteran’s Count, helping Maine veterans and families. The event, which judged not only which pies were award-winning quality but also which raised the most for veterans, raised $2,000 […]
Local filmmakers share new films at Leavitt Theatre
OGUNQUIT — On Oct. 28, The Leavitt Theatre will host a one-night only screening of seven short Maine-made films as part of an annual showcase titled Damnationland: The Way Life Should Bleed 2016. The program – in its seventh year – presents genre-defying original works from Maine filmmakers that redefine the classic thriller and horror […]
Wells chamber to host annual Veterans Day 5K
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 3rd Annual Veterans Day 5K at 10 a.m. Nov. 12. The 5K run/walk will start and end at the Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road. Proceeds for this event will benefit Honor Flight Maine. Gorham Savings Bank is the primary event sponsor. The […]
Kennebunk woman recognized for community service
KENNEBUNK — Marybeth Munroe of Kennebunk was recently presented the Commitment to the Community Award at Camden National Bank’s Employee Appreciation Event on Sept. 28 in Augusta. The company-wide award recognized her commitment serving the Kennebunks as treasurer of the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport- Arundel Chamber of Commerce and as a board member for the American Heart Association’s […]
Two candidates compete for Senate District 32
KENNEBUNKPORT — The race for Senate District 32 has reached top speed as Republican candidate Matthew Stone takes on Incumbent Democrat Susan Deschambault for her seat in Augusta. Senate District 32 encompasses Alfred, Arundel, Biddeford, Dayton, Kennebunkport and Lyman. Deschambault, 68, of Biddeford, is a single mother with an adult son. She holds a bachelor’s […]
No butts on the beach
WELLS — Smokers, take your butts elsewhere. An ordinance prohibiting smoking on Wells beaches was passed unanimously by the town Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, and residents say the measure has been long overdue. The ban, which was effective immediately on passage, prohibits smoking of any tobacco or plant product, and applies to any lighted […]