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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News from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel from Mainely Media.
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County Report: Lori Marks named York County Jail administrator
Major Lori J. Marks is the new administrator of York County Jail. Her appointment to the top jail position was approved by a vote of York County Commissioners on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Marks, 53, has been a corrections officer at York County Jail for the past 17 years and replaces former jail Administrator Nathan Thayer, […]
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Road stays open; Summer Street still a Halloween treat
Trick or treaters enjoyed spooky sights, sounds and sweets while vehicles passed through.
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Kennebunk voters reject town charter revision
Kennebunk voters rejected a town charter revision on Tuesday. The vote was 5,078 against, or 65%, and 2,740 in favor (35%). The charter revision would have changed the town’s form of government from select board to town council. The Kennebunk Charter Commission presented its final report to the select board on Aug. 6, recommending a […]
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Students, community collaborate on fall musical
Kennebunk High School’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is scheduled for Nov. 7-10.
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Kennebunk begins work on housing needs
The Kennebunk Select Board and Planning Board met last week to discuss the town’s housing needs moving forward. This year, the town released three action plans: a Climate Action Plan, an Economic Development Plan, and a Housing Needs Plan. Chris Osterrieder, Kennebunk Town Engineer, said the Housing Needs Plan identifies where the gaps in housing […]
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County Report: Finding a good fit, for better health
Often, exactly how you do your job can play a role in how you feel at the end of the day, or beyond. Sitting or standing at a workstation, conducting repetitive tasks, or spending a lot of time in a car can effect a person’s job performance. York County government’s human resources staff have begun […]
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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, […]
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Obituary – Rainelle West
Rainelle West Rainelle “Rainy” Mitchell West, 75 years, a resident of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Arundel, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2024. Rainy was born in Bar Harbor and raised in Rockland and Pittsfield, Maine. She attended Central Maine Institute. She was married to George “Scotty” West in 1968, and together they […]
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Community News – Rachel Carson photo contest winners announced
Sense of Wonder winners featured in 2025 calendar.
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