Maine is a veritable cornucopia of songbirds, colored birds, cute and gymnastic birds and opportunistic birds. Once you’ve seen the eagle swoop majestically through the forest, the hawk hunt small things, the humming bird do gymnastic routines while drinking through a long, thin beak, the sand piper do his little dance along the edge of […]
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Opinion: Farmers as entrepreneurs wanted for composting efforts in Kennebunk
The Kennebunk Climate Action Plan, adopted by the select board in 2024, tasks the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Committee to pursue town-wide composting. The goal is to reduce and eventually eliminate organic wastes, including household, restaurant and grocery store food waste as well as garden, yard and park vegetative clippings from the overall non-recyclable solid […]
Seashore Trolley Museum seeks seasonal, year-round volunteers
The world’s first and largest electric railway museum is looking for new volunteers to join its ranks. Seashore Trolley Museum recently held a new volunteer open house and encouraged those interested to learn more about the seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities available. The campus is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. In anticipation […]
Step back in time with Louisa May Alcott at Brick Store Museum
The Brick Store Museum invites literature lovers and history enthusiasts to an afternoon tea with Louisa May Alcott. The event will take place on April 12 at 2 p.m. and offers an opportunity to meet the famed author of “Little Women,” through the portrayal of a historical interpreter. According to a news release, “renowned performer […]
From Augusta: Qualified teachers get the work done
We all remember that one special teacher. The one who opened our eyes to the wonders of reading. Or the one who encouraged us to keep at it when the math got hard. Or even the one who would simply sit and listen when we were having a bad day. I am constantly reminded of […]
Wells Reserve to host Hogfish arts presentation
Hogfish arts company will present, “Between the Sea & ME: A Grief Ritual for Modern Humans,” at Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The event is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The session, according to a news release, is geared toward those who are experiencing feelings of grief, fear, disconnect, and concern for […]
RSU 21 holds first unified special education conference
The first-of-its-kind conference brought district staff together for professional development surrounding special education.
Community News: Western Avenue road closure, detour in Kennebunk
Western Avenue road closure, detour Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Wells Water District, along with Kennebunk Sewer District, will begin an infrastructure improvement project on Western Avenue on Monday, March 31. The joint effort, according to a news release, “will replace the aging water and sewer mains to improve service reliability and ensure long-term serviceability. Work is […]
Mary’s Walk coming to southern Maine next month
Since the first Mary’s Walk in 1999, the event has raised over $4 million for cancer.
Opinion: Suggestions for utilizing the waitperson
The waitpersons, or waiter and waitress, as we used to call them, take their job just as seriously as you and I take ours. Perhaps for differing reasons, but nevertheless, they want to please their customers just as much as you and I want to please those who come to us for help. Beyond that […]
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