Leaders of Christmas Prelude will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the 11-day event (Dec. 5-15) and will welcome the community and visitors alike. With Prelude’s ongoing growth, the Kennebunkport Business Association, an all-volunteer organization, is working to enhance the experience for everyone attending. “Each Prelude event is carefully crafted by dedicated volunteers who meet throughout […]
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Community News – Christmas in Kennebunk set for Nov. 30
Christmas in Kennebunk set for Nov. 30 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 be […]
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Brownie Troop 1289 visits Community Outreach Services
Brownie Troop 1289, on Nov. 13, visited the Community Outreach Services food pantry for an educational session about food insecurity and its impact on local families. According to a news release, the food pantry hosted the session, called Hunger 101 for Kids, which helped troop members, all of whom are third-grade students at Sea Road […]
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Kennebunkport sees steady voting on Election Day
Kennebunkport Fire Rescue had been busy since 6 a.m. Nov. 5 when it opened as the official polling location for the town. Voters were greeted with a smile and a handshake from candidates before entering the building to cast their votes. Kim Corrigan, 55, voted with her son on Election Day. “It’s our right […]
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School board censures member over ‘outbursts’
The RSU 21 School Board voted on Nov. 8 to formally censure Kirstin Shapiro.
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Ingwersen, Rafferty back in Senate seats
Democrats prevailed in local races last week, keeping seats in four districts. State House District 134 (Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Biddeford): Democrat and incumbent Traci Gere won the State House seat in District 134. The vote was 3,728 for Gere, or 62%, and 2,318 for her opponent Elizabeth Jordan, or 38%. Gere told the Post last week […]
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Young entrepreneurs showcase skills
Young entrepreneurs from the community will bring their creative ideas to life at the fifth annual Acton Kennebunkport Children’s Business Fair. The fair is presented by Acton Academy Kennebunkport and will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Kennebunkport Consolidated School. The school is located at 25 School Street, […]
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Community News – Brick Store Museum presents ‘From Battlefield to the Sea’
The Brick Store Museum announced that it will host an original play, written by the museum’s 2024 Artist-in-Residence Diane Lent, called “Resonance of Passion: From Battlefield to the Sea.” Lent, according to a news release, used collections of letters between husbands and wives in the 19th century, now housed in the museum’s archives, to bring […]
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Letters to the Editor
Thanks for campaign support I am writing to thank my community and the people of my district who have supported my campaign for House this election season. I am deeply moved by the warmth, unity, and shared spirit that I witnessed throughout my journey. I am profoundly grateful for the many connections made at the […]
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Bowls of Hope supports education, service programs
The New School and Community Outreach Services announced last week that the second annual Bowls of Hope raised more than $3,000 to support local education and community service programs. Held on Nov. 2, the community-centered event brought together local businesses, artisans, and residents for a cause, all while sharing soups and handmade ceramic bowls. According […]