Speers Gallery at the Kennebunk Free Library will present an exhibit, “What Friendship Looks Like in Fabric,” by the Creative Eight Quilters. The exhibit runs April 1-30, and the public is invited to a reception on Tuesday, April 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. The Creative Eight Quilters, according to a March 14 news release, started out […]
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News from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel from Mainely Media.
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Guest Column – The origin of human language
A source on the internet cites a report published in the magazine Nature, which concludes, that evidence from the study of a whole range of primates, chimpanzees, bonobos, Gorillas etc. indicates that human beings began communicating with each other with a spoken language around 5,000 years ago. Now a language being a good and useful […]
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From Augusta – Plotting the best path to ensure all kids get a strong education
As an educator, I understand the importance of flexibility. I know how important is to identify new teaching materials or programs that may be helpful for students who would otherwise have a difficult time with more “traditional” teaching styles. The truth is, we’ve missed the mark when it comes to providing adequate educational support to […]
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Obituary – Jacqueline Marcoux
Jacqueline (Wrenn) Marcoux, 76, of Kennebunk, and formally of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on March 11, 2024, with her husband and daughters by her side after a five-year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Jackie was the daughter of the late Jack and Ellie Wrenn. She is survived by her loving and […]
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Obituaries – Richard Lamberts
Richard J. Lamberts “Dick” of Kennebunk, passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 2, 2024. He was 88 years old. Dick was born April 2, 1935, in Exeter, New Hampshire, to Joseph and Verna (MacDougall) Lamberts. He was raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, and was an outstanding athlete, playing both football, baseball, […]
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Governor Mills’ proposed $50 million for storm repairs gets discussion, but no committee vote
Lawmakers in Augusta are considering a bill that could help York County recover from the $20 million in public infrastructure storm damage it incurred in January.
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Conservative group takes aim at RSU 21 policy – and parents push back
A meeting held by Advocates For Truth In Our Schools (ATOS), an anti-trans group, drew a small crowd of protestors in Kennebunkport. The confrontation echoes a national fight over the rights of trans and gender-nonconforming students.
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Letters to the Editor
No remorse from presidential candidate To the editor, In October 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned as vice president of the United States because he had committed income tax evasion and was facing charges of political corruption. The Republican party took action and Agnew knew enough to leave office and never run again. In 2016, President-elect Trump […]
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Sunday storm made it a triple whammy on the coast
Communities reeling from January storms now cope with damage form a third .
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Community News – Brick Store Museum highlights Edith Barry through storytelling
The Brick Store Museum, according to a March 6 news release, “is celebrating Women’s History Month with the extraordinary woman who founded the institution during an interactive celebration with storytelling, behind-the-scenes tours, and sweet treats” on Saturday, March 23 from 3-5 p.m. “The museum was founded in 1936 by artist Edith Barry,” wrote Cynthia Walker, […]
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