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 […]
Kennebunk Post
News from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel from Mainely Media.
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 […]
FEMA, U.S. SBA Disaster Recovery Center opens in Wells
People with Jan. 9-13 storm damage are encouraged to drop by and register.
York County dredge project on the move
Plans are to use the dredge to rebuild local beaches that were damaged by January storms.
On the heels of multiple extreme storms, Kennebunkport adopts pared back Climate Action Plan
Approval was not assured. Multiple Select Board members and residents have expressed skepticism about the plan.
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust conducts dune work at Goose Rocks Beach
Work began March 25, and was scheduled to conclude by Friday, March 29.
Expenses are up in RSU 21’s proposed 2025 budget
The school board will host a public forum on April 1.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]