It’s no secret I am passionate about helping students receive necessary resources to succeed. This includes nutritious school meals that ensure students don’t have to learn on an empty stomach. That passion doesn’t stop when schools release students for summer break. While summer may seem like a nice break for children, it is also a […]
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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 […]
Lawyers for Kennebunk doctor question government’s lead witness
Dr. Merideth Norris is accused of writing life-threatening prescriptions for 5 patients. The case against her relies heavily on opinions from Dr. Timothy E. King, an expert for the prosecution.
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 […]
Community News – St. Ann’s to host classical concert series
St. Ann’s announces concert series St. Ann’s Episcopal Church of Kennebunkport announced last week that it will host a series of live baroque and classical music concerts on July 21, Aug. 4 and Aug. 18. According to a June 6 news release, “the concerts will each feature world-class musicians performing timeless favorites using period instruments […]
Kennebunk doctor accused of overprescribing opioids was blocked from filing prescriptions
In the first day of a federal trial against Dr. Merideth Norris, prosecutors say she was prescribing incredibly high doses to her patients, catching the attention of local pharmacists. Norris and those coming to her defense say pain management is incredibly complex.
York County Audubon to host ‘a seal’s journey’
York County Audubon will host Marine Mammals of Maine for a program that will be presented at the Mather Auditorium of Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Tuesday, June 18. The presentation is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will also be offered via Zoom. Jessica Woodend, of Marine Mammals of Maine, will guide patrons through a […]