The Kennebunk Select Board and Planning Board met last week to discuss the town’s housing needs moving forward. This year, the town released three action plans: a Climate Action Plan, an Economic Development Plan, and a Housing Needs Plan. Chris Osterrieder, Kennebunk Town Engineer, said the Housing Needs Plan identifies where the gaps in housing […]
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Community members respond to award nomination
Regional School Unit 21 community members are angered by what some consider the district’s attempt to sneak a superintendent’s award nomination under the radar. Early this month, a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request made by former Mildred L. Day School Principal Kyle Keenan was uploaded to a Facebook community group, highlighting attempts made by […]
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RSU 21 school board member could face censure
Kirstin Shapiro is already facing recall following alleged misconduct, but she could be facing censure too.
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Kennebunk, Kennebunkport to assess coastal flood risk
A potential grant could fund a research project aimed at identifying coastal flood risk and water quality conditions of the Kennebunk River system.
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Effort to recall RSU 21 school board member underway
The Arundel Select Board met Monday night to discuss a recall election date for Kirstin Shapiro.
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Maine Senate District 34 candidates
Maine Senate District 34: Berwick, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, North Berwick, and Wells. Republican Bradley “Scott” Ducharme is opposed by Democrat and incumbent Joseph Rafferty, former Kennebunk High School teacher and football coach who has served in the Senate since 2022. Rafferty did not respond to the Post’s request for comment. BRADLEY “SCOTT” DUCHARME City/Town: Kennebunk Relevant […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 140 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 140: Arundel, Dayton, Lyman Republican and incumbent Wayne Parry is opposed by Democrat Jason Nedeau. WAYNE PARRY City/Town: Arundel Relevant Experience: Six terms (12 years) in House of Representatives Transportation Committee – 12 years, with eight years as the Ranking Member (Republican Lead). Why are you running for office? I […]
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Maine House of Representatives District 134 candidates
Maine House of Representatives District 134: Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere is opposed by Republican Elizabeth Jordan, a Maine native who has previously worked in elder care and is a believer in smaller government. Jordan did not respond to the Post’s request for comment. TRACI GERE City/Town: Kennebunkport Relevant Experience: I have represented […]
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RSU 21 School Board denies issues following union complaint
RSU 21 School Board Chair Lesley Stoeffler said the Board is committed to negotiating a fair contract for teachers.
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Summer street will remain open on Halloween, town cites safety
Despite residents’ plea to close the street this year, the town stands firm on their decision.