When the season for cabinet nominations arrives, it always reminds me of what former Patriots coach Bill Parcells said about his team and roster: “If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries.” Coaches – and presidents-elect – should have the ability to […]
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Applicants sought for Educator’s Week on Hog Island
York County Audubon is seeking an educator or community leader to participate in a one-week program on Hog Island in August 2025. Hog Island is located off Midcoast Maine. According to a news release, York County Audubon will sponsor one participant, who can benefit from the Hog Island experience and use it to teach others. […]
Letters to the Editor
Thank you and Happy New Year Thank you, thank you. Our planet is breathing a bit easier due to our neighbors in Wells, Ogunquit, Biddeford, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport bringing unwanted and/or old textiles, shoes, boots, purses, linens, etc., to our St. David’s November Textile Drive. A total of 6,646 pounds of textiles and 565 pounds […]
Community News – MLK celebration features R&B, pop and soul
Annual MLK celebration features R&B, pop and soul The band, Higher Ground, will play at First Parish Church in Kennebunk and sing the songs of Stevie Wonder to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The 22nd annual MLK Celebration is set for 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. The program will begin with […]
From Augusta – A New Year’s greeting and a new session
It’s a new year, and I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season with family and friends. On Dec. 4, I was sworn into the 132nd Legislature along with 34 of my colleagues from all over the state of Maine and from all walks of life. We are truly a citizen Legislature. I […]
Travis Mills Foundation, Dark Angel Medical to host trauma care training
The Travis Mills Foundation announced that it will host Direct Action Response Training, a two-day trauma care course provided by veteran-owned Dark Angel Medical. The training is open to the public and will take place Feb. 15-16 at the Travis Mills Foundation campus, located at 1002 Watson Pond Road, Rome, Maine. The course, according to […]
Community News – Maine Marathon announces additional donation
Bob Dunfey, volunteer race director for the Maine Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, announced last week that Riding To The Top will receive an additional $9,500 donation – on top of the $10,500 announced previously this year – as a 2024 beneficiary. The 2024 Maine Marathon was held on Oct. 6. “Christmas came early this […]
Business – Norway Savings makes donation to Biddeford Food Pantry
Norway Savings Bank team members continued their surprise holiday Helping Hands donations to local nonprofits last week with a stop at the Biddeford Food Pantry. Cooper Winslow and Amanda Drouin, Norway Savings representatives from Kennebunk and Saco, respectively, presented a $1,000 check to the organization. According to a Dec. 23 news release, Biddeford Food Pantry, […]
More trails on tap in 2025 for Kennebunk Land Trust
With over 40 preserves and trails in the area, the Kennebunk Land Trust hopes to conserve land for recreational and climate use.
Opinion – Celebrating a legacy and leadership transition at Kennebunk Savings
For more than 10 years it has been our honor to serve the constituents of Kennebunk Savings. Throughout this time, it has been our privilege to work with President and CEO, Brad Paige, however, the end of December marks the end of an era with Paige at the helm as he heads into retirement. This […]
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