The 40th edition of the annual celebration, originally scheduled for Dec. 14, was postponed when southern Maine was hit with a few inches of snow.
Abigail Driscoll
Staff Writer
Abigail is a community reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Sanford, and Wells. She recently moved up to Maine from Connecticut after getting her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at the University of New Hampshire. Abigail is a lover of film and all dog breeds, and often spends her free time stargazing when the skies are clear.
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Sanford apartment building fire displaces 5 families
No people were hurt, fire officials said, but 2 dogs were killed in the blaze at the Butler Street building.
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A peek behind the garland: How Kennebunkport pulls off its famous Christmas Prelude every year
The annual Christmas celebration draws thousands of people each year and relies on the efforts of hundreds of volunteers.
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Driver crashes into Kennebunkport pet shop, damaging storefront
Scalawags Pet Boutique employee Pam Aslinger said Tuesday that it’s not yet clear how costly the damages are. Police say no one was injured.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Sanford is ending syringe distribution and collection for a year
Many residents have expressed concerns with needle litter throughout the city. Public health experts say stopping the program — even temporarily — isn’t the solution.
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Arundel resident hosts dozens at open-door Thanksgiving dinner
Donald Oakes’ 2nd annual gathering in memory of his son, Jameson, doubled in attendance this year, with about 60 people staying for dinner and many others who dropped off food or just stopped to say hello.
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Rent hike looms over residents of Arundel mobile home park
Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park tenants are among a growing number of Maine communities seeking relief from rent increases that they say they can’t afford.
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Catalyst for Change clothing brand opening new storefront in Kennebunk
The company, which raises money and awareness for causes like suicide prevention, closed its Biddeford location last year. But founder Kyle Poissonnier says it’s felt like something’s missing ever since.
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Sanford prepares to begin yearslong $35 million revitalization project
The 4-part construction project, expected to break ground in 2027 and conclude in 2030, is focused on road and sidewalk repairs, drainage improvements and other infrastructure work.
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Kennebunk appoints interim school board member
Ashley O’Brien will serve on an interim basis until the next municipal election in June.