Seashore Trolley Museum announced the return of a fan favorite — Ice Cream Night. The summer tradition is held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Guests are treated to a special evening trolley ride on the museum’s heritage electric railway through their wooded campus and an ice cream sundae with […]
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RSU 21 announces new assistant superintendent, resignation of school board director
Regional School Unit 21 announced the hiring of Paul Rasmussen as its next assistant superintendent. Rasmussen replaces Anita Bernhardt, who retired at the end of June. Bernhardt served three years as RSU 21’s assistant superintendent and 41 years in education. “This is certainly a bittersweet moment for us,” said RSU 21 Superintendent Dr. Terri Cooper […]
Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks tour tickets available
Graves Memorial Library announced that tickets are on sale for the Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks tour that is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain for shine) on Saturday, July 13. According to a news release, six homeowners have agreed to open their private gardens for the one-day event to help raise money […]
Kennebunk Police investigate Pride flag thefts: “residents are disheartened”
Pride flags were stolen off of their Main Street poles just hours after a Pride in the Bunks event.
Brick Store Museum hits a home run with historical summer fun
The Kennebunk museum’s summer calendar kicks off with a vintage baseball game in July.
Community News – Garden Summer Soiree set for July 25
Garden Summer Soiree scheduled for July 25 Kennebunk Land Trust announced that its third annual summer celebration, the Garden Summer Soiree will take place at The Colony Hotel on July 25 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The soiree will feature a garden party theme. The event will also mark the culmination of a week-long art […]
Seashore Trolley Museum celebrates opening of model railroad building
The Seashore Trolley Museum will host a celebration and grand opening of the Maine Central Model Railroad Building on Saturday, June 15, at its Kennebunkport campus. A cookout is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a ribbon-cutting led, by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce, begins at 1 p.m. The model railroad layout was […]
Teachers begin specialized training to become dyslexia educators
The training will teach educators how to better help students with dyslexia.
Town begins work on housing needs
The Kennebunk Select Board awarded a bid to a Massachusetts-based firm to develop the plan.
New Business – The Treat Truck
The Treat Truck held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6 in Kennebunk. The Treat Truck serves Gifford’s Maine-made ice cream, sundaes, and homemade popsicles. Owners Steve and Melanie Smith said the truck will most often be found at Mark’s Garage (61 Main St.) in downtown Kennebunk and is available to book for private parties. For […]