Scott Harrison held the position for nearly four years.
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Community News – Brick Store Museum seeks community collections
Museum seeks community collections The Brick Store Museum announced that it would mount an exhibit this fall that will showcase the varied collections of community members. Those interested in loaning a portion of their collection to the museum’s September exhibition is invited to contact museum staff at edirector@brickstoremuseum.org or call 207-985-4802. According to a museum […]
Letters to the Editor
Road race exceeds fundraising goals On behalf of Kennebunk Free Library, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community for the incredible support and enthusiasm shown during our recent 27th Edition 5K fundraiser. The success of this event was truly a community effort, and we are thrilled to share that thanks […]
Whale carcass washes up on Kennebunk shore
The whale, a female officials called ‘Lollipop,’ washed up on Strawberry Island – off the Kennebunk coast – overnight Friday into Saturday, after being seen off the coast of Wells.
Community News – Graves Library event honors Thomas Staley
Graves Library event honors Thomas Staley Vermont-based author, and Dartmouth professor, Peter Orner will visit Graves Memorial Library on Thursday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. Orner will take part in a tribute to Dr. Thomas Staley, who died in 2022. According to a press release, Staley, the director of the Harry Ransom Center in Austin, […]
Factory Pasture Lane eyed for communications tower
A new communications tower could be located on Factory Pasture Lane near downtown.
Saco historian brings his fascination with the past to his modern day job
Peter Scontras was named the first Saco City Historian in January.
Business News – Camden National Bank names reinvestment officer
Camden National Bank announced July 23 that Kim Vieira, commercial banking market manager, has been named the bank’s community reinvestment act officer. According to a news release, she will be responsible for expanding community outreach and enhancing strategies to increase residential, community development, and small business loan originations and investments to strengthen low- to moderate-income […]
Blues and books
The corner of Fletcher and Main was busy on July 27 with Kennebunk’s annual Blueberry Festival and book sale taking up residence for the day. Patrons were able to browse original crafts in the many tents set up on the lawn between First Parish Church and Kennebunk Free Library. The festival also included blueberry pie, […]
Kennebunkport kayakers upset over lack of safe launch
The one boat launch accessible to kayakers was recently outfitted with bollards to prevent parking.