York County Audubon offers ‘Big Trees’ presentation

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April 5, 2024

York County Audubon offers ‘Big Trees’ presentation

Session is scheduled for April 16 at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm.
Published
April 4, 2024

Guest Column – Multi-use community center taking shape in Wells

Imagine a bright, chilly winter’s day and you’re cutting across a smooth ice surface on an outdoor, covered rink in the center of Wells, laughing with family and friends. Imagine a sunny morning in July at the same place, browsing at the farmer’s market, considering a variety of veggies for your family’s evening meal. Imagine […]
Published
April 3, 2024

Obituary – Eleanor Leech

Eleanor Brooks Leech, 88, died peacefully following a brief illness on March 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones who cherished her. Eleanor was born Sept. 19, 1935, in Biddeford, the daughter of George and Carrie Brooks and sister to Robie, Frank, Herb, and Emily. She grew up in Kennebunk, and lived most of her life […]
Published
April 2, 2024

Community News – ‘Wicked Good Fiddling’ comes to museum

The Brick Store Museum announced the opening of a new exhibition, Wicked Good Fiddling, that focuses on Maine’s fiddling heritage. The exhibition is supported by grants from Maine Humanities Council and the Onion Foundation. It will be on display through May 12. Visitors to the exhibition, according to a news release, can expect to find […]
Published
April 2, 2024

Letters to the Editor

Celebrate library staff To the editor, Welcoming, creative, resourceful, knowledgeable, patient, kind, and fabulous – all accurate words to describe our dedicated Kennebunk Free Library staff. April 9 is National Library Workers Day, a day to recognize the contributions made by library staff to their communities. In addition to recommending books, answering reference questions, explaining […]
Published
March 29, 2024

Kennebunkport Conservation Trust conducts dune work at Goose Rocks Beach

Work began March 25, and was scheduled to conclude by Friday, March 29.
Published
March 29, 2024

From Augusta – Protecting Maine’s public servants

My 25 years as a classroom teacher in Maine was the most rewarding and most challenging experience I’ve ever had. I was blessed to belong to a strong community of fellow professionals. One of my teaching colleagues and best friend, Bob Sprankle, was an amazing man and an excellent teacher, and was a recipient of […]
Published
March 28, 2024

Guest Column – I have a tree

I have a tree, and every day, right after breakfast, I go to the little room I call my office, sit down at my desk and look out the window and there it is, just on the other side of the driveway, on a little rise of ground, standing tall and proud. At least, I […]
Published
March 28, 2024

Obituary – Elinor Cockfield

Elinor M. Cockfield, 88, died peacefully on March 12, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial House Hospice in Scarborough. Elinor is survived by her children Edith L. Cockfield, Claire J. Buonopane, J. Gavin Cockfield, Jeffrey W. Cockfield. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James E. Cockfield. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Evergreen Cemetery […]
Published
March 28, 2024

Obituary – Milford Malloch

Milford Leroy Malloch, known to everyone as “Butch,” died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Butch was a family man through and through, a hard worker, and the kindest person anyone could know. He is best known for his position as fuel transport technician for Provencher Fuels where he […]

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