York County commissioners recently approved a new food service vendor and a new commissary vendor for York County Jail, agreed to take part in two proposed opioid settlements that could result in about $600,000 coming into the county coffers, and made several hiring decisions. York County received an estimated $4.6 million in an initial opioid […]
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Concerts in West K! series welcomes Irish fiddler for Kennebunk performance
Kevin Burke will make a solo appearance Sept. 13 at the Brick Store Museum.
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Kennebunk Free Library reveals September’s featured artist
The library also announced it is accepting applications to exhibit in 2026.
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Taking a close look at Maine property taxes | Joe Rafferty
Much has been said about “sticker shock” in recent years — that feeling of your eyes widening when you see the new price of eggs, gas or back to school items. Affordability has been a real challenge, and one I’ve been focused on addressing in the Legislature. And for many families and older Mainers, there’s […]
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Better coverage expected if cell tower near downtown Kennebunk is approved
A special town meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, to determine if voters want the tower on Factory Pasture Lane.
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New Kennebunkport library director says it feels ‘like coming home’
Loretta Swift Johnson, who hails from Massachusetts, brings over 26 years of experience to the Graves Memorial Public Library post.
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No burning, York County officials urge, as high fire danger persists | County Report
The ground and forest is dry as dust and fire personnel throughout York County are keeping the message simple and to the point: Don’t burn anything. In fact, none of York County’s 29 municipalities are issuing burn permits and neither is the Maine Forest Service. There have been fires in the woods in a number […]
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Hop aboard these Maine boat rides to sail through summer and into fall
Climb aboard boats all over the state for excursions to see lighthouses, puffins, whales and seals.
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Step back in time with a Kennebunk Beach history tour | Column
Hosted by the Brick Store Museum, the walking tours are scheduled for Aug. 30 and Oct. 11.
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Fundraiser features limited-edition prints of Kennebunkport library | Column
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is selling limited-edition fine-art prints of an original watercolor by renowned Ocean Park artist Russel Whitten to support the library’s free public services. The painting — which beautifully captures the building’s historic exterior — was commissioned as a farewell gift to Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, who retired as library director earlier […]
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