Tree cutting was serious infraction To the editor, I am writing in support of the letter written by C. Wayne Cutting, tree warden for Kennebunk, regarding the tree that was cut down in Rotary Park. He has expressed the kind of common sense that we hear all too infrequently these days. The individuals involved may […]
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Affordable housing development for seniors in Kennebunk clears important hurdle
On March 5, residents will vote on a contract zone proposal that would allow Avesta Housing to build an affordable housing development on Alewive Park Road.
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Community News – February’s featured exhibit at Speers Gallery revealed
Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present an exhibit titled “Barn Quilts: An Interior View,” by local artist Maryfrances S. Smith, in February. The exhibit will run Feb. 2-29. According to a Kennebunk Free Library news release, “Smith is a designer, painter, and quilter. Smith has been creating with a needle for more than […]
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From Augusta – Parents, teachers and school boards should work as a team
As the Senate Chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, former educator and coach, married to another educator, and father of three daughters who attended public school, I am well-versed in the differences between standards and curriculum. Standards are what the Department of Education determines are the quantifiable benchmarks that students need to hit […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings promotes Dore to branch manager position
Kennebunk Savings recently named Melesa Dore as assistant vice president, branch manager of its Wells location. Dore, according to a news release, previously worked at a public accounting firm in Portland as an accountant. She was employed there for several years. In 2019, she found Kennebunk Savings. Dore started as a customer service assistant with […]
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Formerly incarcerated Mainers need more support; State Rep. Dan Sayre wants to help
Sayre has sponsored legislation that would see the Department of Corrections do an evaluation of its current re-entry system to assess what needs improvement. The bill will be considered by the full legislature in the coming weeks.
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Wedding Cake House proposal will not appear on the March ballot
Instead of putting the proposed contract zone agreement to voters or rejecting it outright, the Kennebunk Select Board will likely send it back to the Planning Board.
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Bed count approved for York County Recovery Center
ALFRED – The proposed York County substance use recovery center is poised to move on to the next step in the local permitting process now that the bed count for the facility has been set. The Alfred Planning Board on Jan. 8 approved the county’s request for reasonable accommodation under federal and state laws that […]
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Community News – Garden club delivers holiday wishes
Members of the Seacoast Garden Club met at Kennebunkport’s Community House on Dec. 12 to make and decorate 75 miniature boxwood trees. Later that day, the trees were delivered to area residents through agencies including Home Instead, Southern Maine Health Care Visiting Nurses, Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Kennebunkport Health. The boxwood trees are the […]
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York County inks deputization agreement with municipalities
ALFRED – Law enforcement officers in a number of York County municipalities have taken the step of being deputized with the York County Sheriff’s Office. Now, a new agreement between York County government and participating municipalities clarifies procedures, responsibilities, and liabilities. Deputization of municipal police officers has been ongoing for some time. It is separate […]