The Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation recently granted $25,000 to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust to establish a children’s hiking trail challenge for introducing the youth of the Kennebunks to the vast trail systems in the area. Upon receiving the award, according to a news release, the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Executive Director, Tom Bradbury, reached out to […]
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Letter: Take down barriers to kayak launch area
It was nice to see that wonderful picture of the now retired couple who spent years manning and taking care of Goat Island Lighthouse. It was always such a pleasure visiting them, by kayak or boat, as they always welcomed us and gladly showed us around. They will be greatly missed. Unfortunately, future visits won’t […]
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Business – Kennebunk Savings employees volunteer over 11,000 hours
Kennebunk Savings, according to a news release, has a powerful culture of volunteerism, and its 330 employees are celebrating a grand total of 11,078 hours volunteered in 2024. “It always takes a few weeks to get it all tallied up because we all do so much,” said Rachel Peter, the bank’s volunteer coordinator, in an […]
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Letter: Support all students
Two individuals attended the Feb. RSU 21 School Board meeting to spread inaccurate and harmful information. These men were there to share personal opinions that are unfounded and not supported by professional medical associations, psychiatric societies, or educational institutions. They are, sadly, invested in speaking poor quality, harmful information, and stories that are divisive and […]
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Letter: Let propaganda and fear fall on deaf ears
In recent statements to the RSU 21 School Board, Tom Moyer (Kennebunk) and Rodney Sparkowich (Arundel) wished to create the illusion that they were saviors of girls’ sports. This is a façade. Instead, their tired and false gender-based declarations showed ignorance and hate. By using unrelated, selective information, they hoped only to persuade the uninformed […]
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Printmaker’s etchings featured at Kennebunk Free Library
Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present “A Career in Prints,” by Brian D. Cohen. in March. The exhibit runs March 1-31, with an opening reception scheduled for 3 to 5p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The public is welcome. According to a library news release, Cohen’s exhibit will feature a series of etchings spanning […]
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Business – Dumont appointed executive chef at White Barn Inn
White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection, announced the appointment of Executive Chef Mary Dumont. Known for her impressive career spanning some of the nation’s most renowned kitchens, Chef Dumont brings a wealth of experience and visionary approach to the beloved White Barn Inn Restaurant and its casual counterpart, Little Barn. Dumont was raised in a […]
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Kennebunk woodworker opens community space in honor of late son
Donald Oakes recently opened Mainely Makers in West Kennebunk, a tribute to his late son Jameson Oakes.
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Winter Wildlife Day planned at Wells Reserve
Wells Reserve at Laudholm announced that it will present Winter Wildlife Day, with longtime partners Center for Wildlife and York County Audubon. According to a news release, the event will be hosted at Wells Reserve on Feb. 20, and “will be a morning of family fun celebrating the wildlife of southern Maine.” The day will […]
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Community News – Photo sales to benefit fishermen’s stewardship association
Cape Porpoise portrait and conservation photographer Tess Johnson, according to a news release, is offering prints of her photo, “God Bless the Fishermen,” for sale with 50% of the proceeds to benefit the New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association. “Living and working on Langsford Road along the shores of Cape Porpoise Harbor allows me a unique […]