Rep. Traci Gere, D-Kennebunkport, has been appointed to serve as House chair of the Legislature’s newly formed Housing and Economic Development Committee. Having previously served as House chair of the 131st Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on Housing, Gere was appointed by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. According to a Dec. 13 news release, the committee will […]
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Blueberry ball drop highlights New Year’s Eve festivities
The New Year’s Eve Kennebunk celebration (known as NYE KBK) will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at various locations on Main Street in downtown Kennebunk. The events culminate in the Wild Blueberry Ball Drop from the bell tower of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at midnight. The free event is hosted by the First […]
Community News – Brick Store Museum hosts ‘Nightcap Before Christmas’
‘Nightcap Before Christmas’ at Brick Store Museum The Brick Store Museum invites family, friends, and neighbors to its annual holiday open house, “A Nightcap Before Christmas,” on Friday, Dec. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be free admission to the museum, and guests are welcome to view the exhibits currently on view, including […]
Laverriere appointed Kennebunk town manager
The Kennebunk Select Board, according to a Dec. 13 news release, has appointed Bryan Laverriere as the next town manager. The board held a special meeting at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, to announce the appointment of Laverriere. The appointment is effective Jan. 4. According to the news release, the current town manager, Heather […]
Kennebunk Free Library announces January’s featured artist
The Speers Gallery at the Kennebunk Free Library will feature artist Sue Howard for the exhibit, “Reflections: Paintings by Sue Howard.” The exhibit runs Jan. 3-31, with an opening reception scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. on Jan. 4. The public is welcome. According to a Dec. 11 news release, “Howard works in her Scarborough […]
Rafferty to chair the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee
Senator Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve as Senate chair of the Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs for the 132nd Maine State Legislature. According to a Dec. 12 news release, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee is responsible for legislation related to the […]
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust receives land trust grant
The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust announced it received an award from The L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program that is administered by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust. According to a Dec. 12 news release, the $10,000 award is one of seven awards awarded this year through the annual L.L.Bean Maine Land Trust Grant Program and the […]
York County teen center to open in Biddeford
My Place Teen Center will open its new location early next year, serving at-risk youth throughout York County.
Teacher contract includes planning time, salary scale
RSU 21 and Kennebunk, Arundel, Kennebunkport Educators’ Association agreed to ratify a new teacher contract last week.
County Report: They’ve got the ‘Spirit of America’
Organizations and individuals who hail from Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach and Saco were recently awarded Spirit of America Foundation tributes by York County Commissioners. Awards were made to the Heart of Biddeford downtown group, Kennebunkport resident Russell Grady, the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department Call Force and Fire Police, and Saco resident and cane-maker […]