Ogunquit News

The Ogunquit Memorial Library will be holding its annual book sale on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Head Librarian Mary Littlefield "guess-timated" that there will be 500 to 600 books for sale ranging in price from $1 to $4. The books have been culled from the library's shelves or donated by individuals and estates through the year. Littlefield said book topics will include children's books, fiction, nonfiction and cookbooks, adding, "It's a popular event. People are lined up at the door before we even open on book sale day." For more information, call the library at 646-9024.
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Town Clerk Judy Shaw Kagiliery is pictured here as she swears in Matt Buttrick as one of two Ogunquit patrolmen who have been promoted to the position of sergeant. Buttrick has been with the department since September, 2001, and Michael Faia, also promoted, has been with the department since November, 2002. The officers are replacing Julie Lizanecz, who opted not to return to the Police Department after maternity leave, and Chief Patricia Arnaudin, who was promoted to her current post back in April.
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The price of a day of sunshine just went up

Sun-worshippers heading for a day at the beach over the past weekend may have been surprised to see that they had to factor in an additional $5 to park their vehicles.

Ogunquit, Wells officials discussing school funding, fireworks and more

The Ogunquit Board of Selectmen met Monday afternoon, Aug. 14, in executive session to plan a strategy to present to the town of Wells concerning the funding formula assigned by the state for incorporating Ogunquit students into Wells schools.

First phase of Barn Gallery renovation complete

Last year the Ogunquit Arts Collaborative embarked on the beginning of a $300,000-plus renovation of the Barn Gallery.

Early start proposed for annual budget process

The Budget Review Committee met Monday morning, Aug. 14, at the Dunaway Center conference room to propose an earlier start in the budget process, hoping to inform the voters about specific items earlier and avoid last minute adjustments in department budgets.

Ogunquit Police & Fire Department Incident Log