A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert of Irish music by Boston-based duo Matt and Shannon Heaton is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church. According to a news release, the Heatons play “updated traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, and bouzouki and complement their instrumental work with engaging vocals. They present […]
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From Augusta – A whole new world: the value of reading
Saturday, March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day was conceived by the National Education Association (NEA) as a special reading day in 1997. By 1998, the day was solidified as the first Read Across America Day. It celebrates literacy and encourages a love of reading among children. March 2 was selected as the […]
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Parents of a middle school student sue RSU 21, superintendent, and assistant superintendent in federal court
The parents of a Middle School of the Kennebunks student want their daughter to be able to access the classroom remotely because she suffers from severe anxiety – which RSU 21 leadership has not allowed, citing district policy and ongoing efforts to accommodate her in other ways.
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Community News – Brick Store Museum will host preservation series
The Brick Store Museum will host a new series in 2024. Your Old House: And Other Preservation Stories will provide information and an opportunity to discuss topics surrounding historic preservation and caring for historic (or modern day) homes. The first presentation, Preservation in Practice, will be presented virtually on Feb. 29, from noon-1 p.m. as […]
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Kennebunk Free Library’s March exhibit features photography of Alexsandra Jean
Speers Gallery will present ‘Healing through Nature & Photography.’
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Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Quarter 2 Freshmen High Honors: Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Zayd Alsabbagh, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Cadence Bridges, Aiden Buch, Liam Burrows, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Emily Crone, Enzo D’Elia, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Owen Frost, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Abigail Hafer, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, Emily Hawes, Helen Ilyas, Amelia Jacanin, […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings announces promotions
KENNEBUNK – Kennebunk Savings’ customers, according to a news release, may have noticed some changes in the branches recently as several established bank leaders transitioned into new roles and new leaders stepped in. First, the bank promoted Morgan-Lee Brooks and Erica Place to retail experience managers. Retail experience managers are responsible for a geographic region […]
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New Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge visitor center to open in 2026
Those involved hope the new visitor center at 188 Brown St. in Kennebunk will be a hub for local communities and visitors from afar. “It’s such a fabulous place to experience nature,” said Refuge Manager Karl Stromayer.
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Community News – Notine selected as Kennebunk High School’s Principal’s Award recipient
Kennebunk High School senior Sophia Notine has been selected as the winner of the 2023-2024 Maine Principals’ Association Principal’s Award. The award, according to a Feb. 5 news release, is given annually to a senior from each high school who displays excellence in academic achievement and citizenship. “Sophia is a fantastic student, person, and friend […]
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RSU 21 Assistant Superintendent Anita Bernhardt to retire at the end of school year
Two other members of RSU 21 administration, Communications Specialist David Singer and School Psychologist and 504 District Coordinator Tara Skiff, have resigned effective Feb. 9. A Consolidated School social worker is also retiring.