Christmas in Kennebunk set for Nov. 30 The 41st annual Christmas in Kennebunk celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, and will take place in Rotary Park on Water Street. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Waterhouse Center, according to a news release, public skating with Winter Friends (pending cold enough temperatures) will be […]
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Brownie Troop 1289 visits Community Outreach Services
Brownie Troop 1289, on Nov. 13, visited the Community Outreach Services food pantry for an educational session about food insecurity and its impact on local families. According to a news release, the food pantry hosted the session, called Hunger 101 for Kids, which helped troop members, all of whom are third-grade students at Sea Road […]
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Young entrepreneurs showcase skills
Young entrepreneurs from the community will bring their creative ideas to life at the fifth annual Acton Kennebunkport Children’s Business Fair. The fair is presented by Acton Academy Kennebunkport and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. The school is located at 25 School Street, […]
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Community News – Brick Store Museum presents ‘From Battlefield to the Sea’
The Brick Store Museum announced that it will host an original play, written by the museum’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence Diane Lent, called “Resonance of Passion: From Battlefield to the Sea.” Lent, according to a news release, used collections of letters between husbands and wives in the 19th century, now housed in the museum’s archives, to bring […]
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Mainewhile: Heart is back in the game after tough week
What a strange moment in time we are all sharing. At least, it sure feels strange to me. How about you? This has been a hard week. If you are someone who has read my column before, this will likely come as no surprise – and if you are new to it, well, it’s always […]
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Letters to the Editor
Thanks for campaign support I am writing to thank my community and the people of my district who have supported my campaign for House this election season. I am deeply moved by the warmth, unity, and shared spirit that I witnessed throughout my journey. I am profoundly grateful for the many connections made at the […]
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Opinion – The birds of winter are back
The birds of winter are back, and just in time to take your mind off the presidential campaigns. I’m really very glad to know that birds don’t bother with electing a president and a vice president. We might have to hear how this one has been seen hanging around with cats and the other one […]
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Bowls of Hope supports education, service programs
The New School and Community Outreach Services announced last week that the second annual Bowls of Hope raised more than $3,000 to support local education and community service programs. Held on Nov. 2, the community-centered event brought together local businesses, artisans, and residents for a cause, all while sharing soups and handmade ceramic bowls. According […]
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Mainewhile: Perfect time for a reminder: It’s still a beautiful world
I am writing to you this week from my parents’ house – well, my house now. I am sitting at a card table set up where the dining room table used to be. I am at the stage of clearing out my parents’ house where I am equal parts frustrated, nostalgic and overwhelmed. One piece […]
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New volunteers sought at Seashore Trolley Museum
Seashore Trolley Museum announced that it will host a New Volunteer Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. Those interested will learn more about seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities available this winter and during the 2025 season. The campus is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. Seashore Trolley Museum, […]