The Kennebunk Free Library is delighted to extend its heartfelt appreciation to Cole Harrison Insurance, George C. Harrington and Diantha C. Harrington, Thomas Hartfield and Mimi Gurbst, and the board of trustees for coming together to create the $12,000 Holiday Giving Challenge Fund. The fund inspired generous giving across our community that helped us bypass […]
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Letters – Too many details are unknown
The upcoming election on Feb. 11 will ask voters to choose between a three-year contract renewal with Casella and a 30-year contract with Ecomaine. Some members of the Kennebunk Select Board have endorsed the 30-year agreement with Ecomaine stating it would be cheaper in the long run. This differs from earlier statements from the board […]
Letters – Speak up in support
I made a mistake. I should have spoken up, but I didn’t. I let feelings of frustration, fury, and wanting to “get it right” get in the way of standing up to some hateful and harmful words spoken at the RSU 21 School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 3, during the public comment period. Here’s […]
Kennebunk could see workforce housing development
A new 80-unit workforce housing development on Traditional Lane off Route 1 was proposed by Spang Builders.
Kennebunk High School theater teacher nominee charged with embezzlement won’t be hired
The RSU 21 School Board selected Holly Fougere to become the interim theater teacher post at KHS on Monday, Jan. 27, but the superintendent said the district is now aware of the allegations and Fougere has not been offered a contract.
Arundel pizza shop offers a slice of kindness
Arundel House of Pizza has been working to keep the community fed.
KHS alum named to assistant principal post
Valerie West tabbed for role at Kennebunk High School.
Pickleball swings into Five Points plaza
Bounce, a new entertainment business offering pickleball and indoor golf, will open in Biddeford this spring.
Opinion – Clemmy Clark and his heroic qualities
I spent all of my summers, until I was 17, in Kennebunkport, staying with my grandmother in her house at the corner of North and Locke streets. I had no heroes then, although, if I had, number one hero would have been Clemmy Clark. Mr. Clark lived in Kennebunkport and built lobster boats in his […]
Wells Reserve to host offshore wind discussion
Wells Reserve will present a virtual lecture by Dr. Jessica Reilly Moman titled, The Human Dimensions of Offshore Wind, noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, on Zoom. Offshore wind energy, according to a news release, could help mitigate climate change at a large scale, but relatively little is known about how ocean wind farms […]