Maine is one big small town. That’s why the grief resulting from the unspeakable violence in Lewiston has echoed across our entire state. This mass shooting claimed the lives of 18 Mainers — all beloved members of their communities — and is now one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern U.S. history. Now, we […]
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One-third of York County households above the poverty line, but financially strapped
Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Arundel and the Kennebunks all had a significant percentage of “ALICE” households in 2021.
Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I am writing to support Kennebunkport ballot Question 3 to build a new town hall and public meeting space. The need for a new town hall is largely undisputed — the limitations of the 63-year-old building for our growing town were apparent 20 years ago. Unfortunately, the ongoing debate around […]
Community leaders react to mass shooting in Lewiston
Saco police received word of a veiled threat against the Army Reserve center in Saco in September.
A longtime canid researcher is soliciting community help
Tammy Cloutier has launched a community research project.
Community News – Items sought for Kennebunkport Conservation Trust auction
The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is seeking items for its annual online auction. This year, all proceeds from the auction will go toward returning power to Goat Island Light House. Patrons can support the conservation trust by donating an auction items. Welcomed items include, gift certificates for businesses, restaurants, lodging, services, events, and recreational activities, clothing, […]
Irish fiddler to perform in West Kennebunk
Kevin Burke will make a solo appearance in West Kennebunk, Sunday, Nov. 12. Burke’s performance is part of the Concerts in West K! series of acoustic music concerts. Burke, according to a news release from concert organizers, “is one of the most popular and influential Irish fiddlers of the past 40 years.” Born in London […]
Letters to the Editor
Grateful for HarvestFest support To the editor, On a perfect fall day, the community came out in full force and wonderful costumes! As you can imagine, an event like this takes a great deal of planning and lots of volunteers. We were pleased to offer a scavenger hunt, wood carving demo, games, face painting, free […]
Community News – Kennebunk Free Library introduces November’s featured art exhibit
Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will host an exhibit, Coastal World, by the Open Studio Artists in November. The exhibit will run Nov. 3-28 and the public is invited to an opening reception on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. According to an Oct. 19 news release, the Open Studio Artists are […]
Kennebunk Elementary School makes progress on mold remediation
Ten rooms were cleaned and remediated last week.