The top prize for winning the annual Wells Veterans Day 5K, both male and female, is two round-trip tickets to Boston on the Amtrak Downeaster. More poignant is the transportation veterans receive because of all that running. Since its inception in 2014, the event has helped raise funds that allow Maine veterans to visit their […]
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Community News – Rachel Carson photo contest winners announced
Sense of Wonder winners featured in 2025 calendar.
Obituary – Dennis LaPointe
Dennis LaPointe Dennis Leonard LaPointe, 75, of Kennebunk, passed away on Oct. 29, 2024, from complications of pancreatic cancer. He is predeceased by his father Donald LaPointe. He is survived by his mother Marliyn Fernald LaPointe of Eliot, his wife Kimberly Rogers LaPointe of Kennebunk, his son Nathan LaPointe of Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, his sister […]
Obituary – Enid Thoms
Enid Mary (Marshall) Thoms April 20 1937 – Sept. 27 2024 Enid passed into the arms of Jesus very peacefully at her home in Florida. Her husband, Arthur Thoms, was talking to Enid and he asked her if she would like to hear some Christmas carols. Enid did not answer, but her eyelids flickered. He […]
Mainewhile: In the end, moving is always a big deal
Moving. Ugh. I swore the last time, when we bought our sweet little farm we love so much, that it was our last move. “Never again!” was the rallying cry as we slogged through the stacks of boxes and bubble wrap. I meant it, too. I love this place and would have been perfectly content […]
Irish fiddler to play solo concert in Kennebunk
Irish fiddler Liz Knowles will perform a solo concert at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, on Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. According to an Oct. 28 news release, Knowles is an internationally known musician and rarely performs solo. She builds on her early foundation in classical music with a deep love […]
Letters to the Editor
HarvestFest support is appreciated 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, a giant carved pumpkin, games, free pumpkins, crafters, food, live […]
Maine House of Representatives District 134 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 134: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere is opposed by Republican Elizabeth Jordan. ELIZABETH JORDAN City/Town: Kennebunkport Relevant Experience: I bring a lifetime of leadership experience. I served for 12 years in leadership of a community Bible study with a membership of 150 women; started a natural food […]
Obituary – Robert Cheney
Robert Cheney Robert F. Cheney, 84 of Kennebunk, passed away peacefully at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford on Aug. 6, 2024, with his family by his side. “Bobby,” or “Goofy,” affectionately known as, was born July 12, 1940. He was raised in Kennebunk and attended Kennebunk schools. He joined the National Guard after high school […]
Community News – South Church to host preelection vigil
South Church to host pre-election vigil South Congregational Church will host a preelection vigil at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 under the church portico at 2 North St., Kennebunkport. According to a news release: “In a time of anxiety and division, we can stand together and pray the best for ourselves, our friends, and […]
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