KENNEBUNK — United Way of York County was selected as the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program beneficiary in October. For every blue Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag purchased at the Kennebunk Hannaford, United Way of York County will receive a $1 donation in order to help fulfill its mission of strengthening community conditions by bringing people […]
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YCCC Visiting Artists Series wraps next week
WELLS — York County Community College’s Visiting Artists Series concludes on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. with artist and children’s book illustrator Wade Zahares. Zahares works out of his studio on his small farm in southern Maine just outside of Kennebunk where he grew up. He takes inspiration for his whimsical landscapes from the rolling […]
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Wells Youth Wrestling holding benefit dance
The Second Annual Benefit Dance for the Wells Youth Wrestling program will take place Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7-11 p.m. at Village by the Sea, U.S. Route 1, Wells. A 1980s cover band will perform. Tickets are $20 per person; there will be a cash bar and raffles. For more information, or to purchase tickets […]
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Police: 10-car pileup sends 4 to hospital
YORK (AP) — Authorities in Maine say a roadway was closed for several hours and four people were hospitalized after a 10-vehicle pileup in which a dump truck overturned and landed on a car. The incident happened just after 4 p.m. Thursday, October 13, on U.S. Route 1 in York. Police Chief Doug Bracy says […]
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York parish aims to help prevent elder abuse
YORK — Research conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice estimates that one in 10 seniors is a victim of financial abuse each year, losing nearly $3 billion annually due to financial exploitation. In an effort to educate elders and their families about how to protect themselves from unscrupulous individuals and a variety of scams, […]
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Hussey Seating chair continues legacy
NORTH BERWICK — A member of the Hussey family is taking a new leadership role at Hussey Seating Co., the business announced Wednesday. Letitia Hussey Beauregard takes over as board chair for the company, which is one of the state’s longest-running family businesses, having been founded by William Hussey 181 years ago. Other leadership changes […]
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Incumbent seeks re-election to House District 7
WELLS — State House District 7 incumbent Republican Robert Foley is seeking re-election this November, and Democrat Joachim Howard aims to unseat him. House District 7 oversees parts of Wells. Foley, 63, attended the University of Southern Maine, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy. He resides in Wells, where he works […]
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Tax report puts Maine near middle of nation
Maine has a reputation for being one of the most tax-heavy states in the Union, so when a report says it’s ranked somewhere in the middle, that’s good news, right? Well, yes and no. Last week, the Tax Foundation, a non-partisan organization based in Washington, D.C., issued its 13th annual State Business Tax Climate Index. […]
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Lady Warriors enter late-season push
WELLS — As the regular season winds down for Wells high school sports, many teams are hoping to close our the year strong. A handful of girl’s teams are looking to qualify for the playoffs in the finals games. The Wells volleyball squad currently holds the final seed in the Class B playoff picture. The […]