The Scarborough Land Trust will celebrate the month of March by launching a photo contest, “Marsh Madness,” designed to showcase the natural beauty and connections people have with the Scarborough Marsh and SLT’s nine preserves. The contest invites participants – from professional or amateur photographers to smartphone photo fans – to submit their favorite photos […]
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Scarborough’s first public high school topic of historical society talk
Initially, public education in Scarborough consisted of a number of one-room schoolhouses that only went through Grade 8. To go to high school, parents had to pay tuition to send their children to a private school. Dr. Steve Spaulding will give a talk about “Scarborough’s First High School” at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at […]
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Kennebunk voters approve waste contract, noise ordinance
Voters decided to strengthen the town’s noise ordinance and approve a new waste tipping contract last week.
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Kennebunk officials eye better cell coverage with new downtown tower
The proposed cell tower on town-owned land would provide better cell coverage on Route 1 and in downtown Kennebunk, officials said.
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Kennebunk residents ask school board to ban transgender athletes
Two residents urged the board to ban transgender athletes from sports at a recent meeting, receiving pushback from the community.
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Biddeford explores future of affordable housing
The City Council hosted a series of housing panels last week, including a panel on affordable housing.
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Opinion – Winter weather and the toll on mailbox systems
After the (a recent) snow, I dutifully cleared my driveway on Route 9 in Kennebunkport, clearing more to allow the USPS to have clear access to my mailbox. This morning, I found the granite post and the mailbox clipped off, lying in the snow. A few other mailboxes up the road from me were also […]
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Community News – Kennebunkport Conservation Trust schedules first ‘Trust Talk’
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust announced the creation of Trust Talks, a new series designed to showcase voices within the community. According to a news release, each session will feature a different speaker, whether a trust board member, community leader, or representative from an organization, who will share their expertise and unique programs, fostering education and collaboration […]
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Letter: Stand up for fairness and safety
As a lifelong female athlete and former athletic scholarship recipient, I want to express my agreement with Tom Moyer’s recent letter in the Kennebunk Post advocating for policies consistent with Title IX, which was enacted in 1972. I personally benefited from Title IX nearly a decade after its passage, earning a partial athletic scholarship for […]