KENNEBUNK — As part of an ongoing initiative, the Street Light Committee on Dec. 9 will conduct a field inspection of a number of streetlights that are proposed to be shut off to save taxpayers money. Full Story »
KENNEBUNK — Lt. Nick Higgins will resign from the Kennebunk Police Department effective Jan. 1, Police Chief Bob MacKenzie said Monday. Full Story »
My dear friend and fellow gourmand Camille arrived at my home Thanksgiving Day with an overflowing bag of groceries and a large wooden cutting board. She settled in the kitchen and unpacked bread, crackers, grapes, dried apricots, peppered salami, and... Full Story »
There isn't a day that goes by anymore without someone of “importance” issuing an apology for something they said or something they did. The words “I'm sorry” are becoming as common as the words “hello” or... Full Story »
Colorful costumes, original instruments, native dances all combine to make a fascinating evening at the Dunaway Center in Ogunquit at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, with the dance troupe from Peru, Inkas Wasi performing Christmas music, Inca style. Tickets... Full Story »
KENNEBUNKPORT — Norman Edward Speers, 91, of Wildes District Road, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Full Story »
KENNEBUNK — Evelyn Marion Groom (nee Read), 93, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009. Full Story »
OGUNQUIT — Kathy Lavine-Desmarais, 43, of Ogunquit, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Full Story »
KENNEBUNK — Joan M. Galos, 78, a resident of Kennebunk and Fort Myers, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, at her home in Kennebunk, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Full Story »
KENNEBUNK — Elizabeth T. "Bessie" Cashen, 97, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Full Story »
PORTLAND — Race director and founder George Towle was all smiles at the 28th annual Portland Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler as a record-breaking 1,521 finishers crossed the line surpassing last year's previous record of 1,313. Full Story »
The Kennebunk High School hockey team came on strong at the end of last season and advanced to the Western Maine Class A semifinals before losing to Falmouth. Full Story »
Josh Stone looks out at his Kennebunk High School wrestling team and sees potential — a lot of it. Full Story »
Two years, two state titles. Now Vanya Tomaszewski is looking to make it three in a row. Full Story »
There's no place to go but up for the Wells High School boys' basketball team after last year's winless season. Full Story »
First-year coach John Dube swears this is going to be a different season for the Kennebunk High School boys basketball team. Full Story »
Things are going to be a little different with the Kennebunk High School girls basketball team this season. Full Story »
The Wells High School girls basketball team has some pretty big shoes to fill with the loss of last year's Western Maine Conference Class B Player of the Year, Brooke Stevens. Full Story »
After passing on the New England Cross Country Championships a couple of weeks earlier, Abbey Leonardi once again proved she is an elite high school runner by finishing second at last Saturday's Foot Locker Cross Country Northeast Championship race at... Full Story »
Seaglass Chorale rehearses for "Tidings of Joy," performing at Holy Cross Church in Kennebunk at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, ($10) and at Holy Family Church in Sanford on Dec. 13 (free-will donation). Full Story »
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Using festive ribbons and bows, Christmas lights, snowflakes, feathers, wreaths, garlands, gift boxes (and even Time Square's New Year's Eve ball), Kennebunk-based photographer Danie Connolly captures the glamour and humor of outrageous hairstyles... Full Story »
This is the final weekend to catch the Maine State Ballet's rendition of "The Nutcracker" at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. This classic holiday performance showcases the whimsical journey of Clara and the Toy Soldier and a magical winter wonderland... Full Story »
Carol Santora keeps a jar of jellybeans on a table about six feet back from her easel. Her "stepping back spot," where Santora evaluates her work from a different viewpoint, comes with rewards. The habit is just one part of a finely tuned routine when it... Full Story »
There's a nip in the air, lights are twinkling in the trees, and everywhere you go carols are fa-la-la-la-la-ing all over town. Full Story »
Fireworks light up the sky at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock. AP/Danny Johnston
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