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Sweet Addison’s: York native launches 'better for you' cookie brand
YORK, Maine — A York native has launched a new online cookie business, mailing batches of gluten-free and vegan goodies across the country to promote a healthy alternative. Addison Labonte said she was desperate to live a normal life when doctors told her she had a devastating condition called Compartment Syndrome. A former Division 1 college soccer player in her early 20s, Labonte had suddenly felt her legs going numb while training for a marathon.
York Village makeover delayed again: Here’s why board is fed up
YORK, Maine — Town officials were frustrated to learn from the state this week that the long-awaited York Village revitalization project will be delayed until 2026. The project includes relocating the Soldiers' Monument and improving walkability and traffic in the Village that features stores, restaurants, offices, homes and apartments. It was originally slated to start in 2018 and has been delayed more than once. The Selectboard was told last year by the state Department of Transportation they could expect the project to break ground in 2024.
Champlin Place affordable housing celebrated with more needed: 'I love it here'
ROCHESTER — A celebration of the new Champlin Place senior affordable housing complex was joyous Monday. Residents and leaders paid tribute to Easterseals for the project and held it up as a model. "I'm home," said Donna Horne, as her tiny dog ZuZu peeked out of her pocket, to...
Missing boy last seen in Berwick has returned home, police say
BERWICK, Maine — A missing 12-year-old boy last seen in Berwick has returned home, according to a Berwick Police Department Facebook post. Berwick Police posted on social media Saturday night asking for help finding a missing 12-year-old. The boy was last seen on Thursday at 10 p.m. According to...
Bayha to leave as WES principal
Wiscasset Elementary School Principal Amy Bayha had not planned on going anywhere. She and husband Tim had a home in town under contract to buy, but the seller didn’t sell, she explained in an email response to questions after her name appeared under resignations on the school committee’s May 14 agenda, released Friday.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire Grocery Store Reduces Prices for the Summer
Aldi made an announcement last week, according to finance.yahoo.com, saying that they will be cutting prices on several items through Labor Day. So if you shop there, you might be seeing prices actually come down. According to Aldi Store locator, there are nine Aldi locations in New Hampshire, including Dover...
Here are 18 surprise standout players for Seacoast high school baseball in 2024
The midway point of the high school baseball season has come and gone, and Seacoast teams are moving toward the home stretch and state tournaments in New Hampshire and Maine. Twenty-five Seacoast players to watch were highlighted in the preseason. Here are 18 players who have taken advantage of their opportunities and perhaps performed even better than expected: ...
Lebanon votes to give additional funding to fire, EMS department amid budget restraints
LEBANON, Maine — Residents in Lebanon voted to give additional funding to the town's fire and EMS department in a special vote on Saturday. A total of $115,000 dollars worth of unassigned funds were up for debate to financially support the department until June when another fiscal budget will be decided.
RSU 21 School Board under fire: Teachers 'hurting' after offensive Facebook post
KENNEBUNK, Maine — It’s hard to imagine that this was the kind of Teacher Appreciation Week that educators in RSU 21 had hoped for when they reported to school on Monday morning. During an emergency meeting on Friday, teachers and residents told the RSU 21 School Board that the district lacks leadership and that its administration under Superintendent Teri Cooper is one in which educators feel disrespected, ignored, and afraid to speak up. ...
What to know about The Music Hall's new Members Club in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — The Music Hall has announced the opening of its new Members Club and box office and ticketing hub. It is located in the historic Kearsarge House 1866 building on Congress Street, adjacent to the Chestnut Street historic theater. The speakeasy–style club, open to Music Hall members and...
Meet the accomplished leaders who are Seacoast Students of the Week
A class president who is an accomplished debater and track star. An honors student, who earned volleyball player of the year honors. A scholar and athlete who is a Scout leader and "a positive force." Seacoast Students of the Week are nominated by local principals, teachers and guidance counselors and,...
Plant sale, Wool Day, ham and bean suppers: Community events May 13-19
DOVER — On Monday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. at the Dover Public Library make a wooden book bracelet in this beginner friendly creative program. All supplies will be provided. This program is open to all ages but is best suited to ages 10 and up.
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