The Kennebunkport Business Association says the annual event isn’t going anywhere, despite recent news that the town government will no longer fund a portion of the festivities.
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Posted inMaine, News
Route 1 could lose a lane in Scarborough this summer
A proposal by the Maine Department of Transportation would elevate a portion of Route 1 over the marsh in anticipation of future flooding.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Former Scarborough school social worker sues district, alleging retaliation
A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday claims the district declined to renew the employee’s contract after he raised concerns about reporting a student assault.
Posted inLetters
Unpatriotic to lift sanctions on Russian oil | Letter
As U.S. soldiers are being wounded and dying, President Trump has decided to pump billions of dollars into Putin’s Russia by loosening sanctions on Russian oil. Putin, who buys drones from Iran and is assisting Iran in targeting U.S. assets in the Middle East. Putin, who is fighting a war to overthrow Ukrainian democracy. That […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
Red Sox season begins, with former Portland Sea Dogs in key roles
Alumni from the Double-A team in Maine will factor heavily into Boston’s success this summer.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Jake Craig finishes career on high note with USM wrestling
Craig, a senior from Skowhegan, finished fourth at the NCAA Division III championships, becoming the program’s first three-time All-American.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
A NatGeo photographer turned a road trip on Maine’s Route 1 into a film
‘100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Road Trip’ by Bob Krist of Boothbay Harbor features sites and stories from Kittery to Fort Kent. The film will air on Maine Public TV.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Lenny’s at Hawkes Plaza in Westbrook relaunches under new owners
The 10-year-old bar, restaurant and music venue relaunched March 11.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Amid federal uncertainty, Maine lawmakers approve $1.5M to protect faith groups against attacks
Democratic lawmakers said the funding for Maine nonprofits and houses of worship would help offset a potential halt in federal funds under the Trump administration.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How a chemical spill in Brunswick has affected Casco Bay
A 2-year study tracked the toxic reach of forever chemicals from a 51,000-gallon spill of firefighting foam in 2024.