Despite having resigned last month, former RSU 21 School Board member Kirstin Shapiro will still face a recall election in Arundel.
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Southern Maine rings in the holiday season
Joyful activities to celebrate holiday cheer will take place from Old Orchard Beach to Kennebunkport this month.
RSU 21 agrees to terms of new teacher contract
RSU 21 and Kennebunk, Arundel, Kennebunkport Educators’ Association agreed to ratify a new teacher contract on Monday night.
Business – KW Contemporary Art launches art curation program
KW Contemporary Art announced the launch of its new art curation program, a bespoke art rental service offering private residences and professional spaces access to curated contemporary artwork on flexible terms. According to a news release, the program “provides a dynamic solution for art lovers and businesses seeking to transform their environments with original pieces […]
Letters to the Editor
Get back to previous culture Driving by the high school this week, I noticed the banner that was hung on the first day of school in support of the teachers. That day, the street and school driveway were lined with people shouting words of support. Sadly, the banner is getting pretty tattered. As is, I […]
Community News – West Kennebunk tree lighting is Dec. 7
Stevens Center hosts tree lighting The West Kennebunk Village Committee will host its annual tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Dorothy Stevens Center. Santa will arrive to light the tree at 6 p.m. and will visit and provide gifts to all children after the tree lighting. The Kennebunk Twirlers will also perform and […]
Kennebunk Free Library announces December’s featured artist
The Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library announced that it will welcome photographer Noelle Argenti for another exhibit of “Photosbynoelle.” Noelle last exhibited at the library in 2022. The current exhibit runs Dec. 1-31. Argenti lives in Watertown, Massachusetts, and, according to a news release, visits coastal Maine in all four seasons. She enjoys taking […]
Community Harvest brings back in-person Thanksgiving meal
For the first time since the pandemic, Community Harvest will host its annual Thanksgiving meal at St Martha’s Church in Kennebunk.
Letters to the Editor
Education foundation sets fundraising goal The Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel has been a transformative force in RSU 21’s educational landscape, channeling nearly $1.8 million into our local schools since 2006. Our mission goes beyond traditional funding — we bridge the gap between district budgets and innovative educational opportunities. Through strategic investments, we’ve […]
Community News – Rotary Park hosts Kennebunk tree lighting
Rotary Park is site of Kennebunk tree lighting The 41st annual Christmas in Kennebunk celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, and will take place in Rotary Park on Water Street. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Waterhouse Center, according to a news release, public skating with Winter Friends (pending cold enough temperatures) will […]