Candidate is defender of people, issues I wanted to take a moment to publicly recognize Lisa Joy Pratt, my wife of the past 18 years and current member of the Kennebunk Select Board. Beginning three years ago, before her first term, Lisa was looking for a way to positively impact our community. She felt our […]
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York County Audubon presents ‘Serendipitous Travels’
York County Audubon will present Serendipitous Travels – Birding without Blinders, a program featuring Sue Keefer and Steve Norris. The presentation will be held at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, and also via Zoom, on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. During the winter season, when not experiencing new places, they volunteer at the World […]
Museums offer free admission to service members
The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk and Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport announced they will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, and end on Labor […]
Opinion – Interaction is central to public servant, constituent trust
I’m an active member of the Kennebunk Charter Commission, but I do not speak for, nor do I have any authority to speak for, the commission as a whole. I’ve represented Kennebunk many terms in two tours of duty in Augusta, but I am not speaking as a former legislator. This time, I speak on […]
Community News – SMAA recruiting volunteers for Agewell team
The Southern Maine Agency on Aging is seeking new volunteers to join its Agewell team. The organization is looking to train coaches for its A Matter of Balance program. The program helps older adults prevent falls and fall-related injuries, while gently exercising together and discussing concerns and solutions with peers. The Agewell program, according to […]
Letters to the Editor
Candidate understands compromise, consensus Karen Plattes’ experience and skills will be invaluable to the Kennebunk Select Board. I endorse her enthusiastically and ask you to support her, too. Here’s why: Karen’s energy and straightforward approach will add to the board’s effectiveness. With her direct, attentive style and positive outlook, she will listen to Kennebunk residents […]
Obituary – Amy Chace
Amy T. Chace, 42, of Kennebunk, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a period of failing health. Amy was born April 10, 1982, in Waterville, and is a graduate of Kennebunk High School, class of 2000. Following high school, she worked at her family’s horse farm, and […]
Letters to the Editor
Climate creates need for new approach The recent winter storms that caused so much damage, flooding, and shoreline erosion, should be a wakeup call that climate change impacts are here now. How many times can our tax dollars go toward repairing storm damaged roads instead of investing in resilient infrastructure? How many times can businesses […]
Historical society lecture features meteorologist
News Center Maine’s Jason Nappi will visit Town House School in Kennebunkport and discuss recent storms.
Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Quarter 3 Freshmen HIGH HONORS: Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Adam Alsabbagh, Zayd Alsabbagh, Alina Auriemma, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Cadence Bridges, Aiden Buch, Liam Burrows, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Emily Crone, Enzo D’Elia, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, Emily Hawes, Angelina Holmes, Helen Ilyas, […]
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