Kennebunk senator will not seek reelection in 2026
Joe Rafferty endorses Rep. Daniel Sayre, who announces he will run for the District 34 seat.
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Arundel man will open his doors for Thanksgiving meal
In honor of his son, Donald Oakes welcomes anyone and everyone to his home to celebrate the holiday.
Final Varsity Maine girls soccer poll features a firm No. 1, finally
Bangor emerges from recent three-way tie as sole No. 1 team in last rankings of 2025.
Another showdown of top 2 teams in Varsity Maine football poll on tap
Thornton Academy will play in its third No. 1-versus-No. 2 matchup, and second against Bonny Eagle.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 10
The best action from last week’s postseason contests.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 10
The top individual performers during last week’s playoff games.
Maine travelers anxious over nationwide flight cancellations
At Portland International Jetport, at least 96% of flights are connected to 15 major airports directly impacted by FAA-required cancellations.
Audubon’s ‘Extreme Birdwatching’ program features Wells native
Scott McNeff has been practicing falconry for more than 30 years.
Travel back in time with Kennebunk museum’s online history tour
The Brick Store Museum’s new digital story map allows viewers to explore the town’s history from the comfort of home.
Kennebunk-area school budget approved on third try
RSU 21’s $61.7 million proposal was approved at the polls Tuesday.
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7 Maine events this week include a Taylor Swift tribute and a craft fair for geeks
Also, see the Soweto Gospel Choir in Portland.
Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 11
Two Gold Balls will be awarded in the eight-man ranks, while 11-man teams battle for berths in state title game.
No. 1 Westbrook football looking to reach school’s first title game
The Blue Blazes will have to beat B South blueblood Kennebunk, which is gunning for its third straight championship game appearance.
Final Varsity Maine field hockey poll of 2025 has first unanimous No. 1
Cheverus finally convinces all of the voters of its bona fides.
Obituary: Sara Jane McDonald Elliot
KENNEBUNK – Sara Jane McDonald Elliot, crowned Queen of Maritime Day for the Port of Portland, Maine in 1958, could also …
Wells football staves off Gardiner for Class C quarterfinal win
The Warriors make two late defensive stands to advance to next week’s semifinals against Greely.
Kennebunk football ousts defending champ Falmouth in dramatic fashion
The defending Class B South champions survive when the Navigators miss a potential tying extra point with 29 seconds to play.
Five high school football playoff storylines to follow this week
Westbrook has enjoyed a turnaround year, but to keep it going, it’ll have to beat Marshwood in the Class B South semifinals.
Sanford elects 1 new City Council member, reelects another
Peter Tranchemontagne will serve a 2nd term on City Council, alongside newly elected Charlene Plante.
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