The decision comes after vocal community pushback, including from local businesses that rely on the teen workers.
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Community News – ‘Wicked Good Fiddling’ comes to museum
The Brick Store Museum announced the opening of a new exhibition, Wicked Good Fiddling, that focuses on Maine’s fiddling heritage. The exhibition is supported by grants from Maine Humanities Council and the Onion Foundation. It will be on display through May 12. Visitors to the exhibition, according to a news release, can expect to find […]
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On the heels of multiple extreme storms, Kennebunkport adopts pared back Climate Action Plan
Approval was not assured. Multiple Select Board members and residents have expressed skepticism about the plan.
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Kennebunkport Conservation Trust conducts dune work at Goose Rocks Beach
Work began March 25, and was scheduled to conclude by Friday, March 29.
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Expenses are up in RSU 21’s proposed 2025 budget
The school board will host a public forum on April 1.
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Community News – Planning continues for May Day Festival
Organizers announced that planning continues for Kennebunk’s 26th annual May Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, May 4, and that volunteers are welcomed. The festival, according to a news release, “Needs many volunteers that day to make things run smoothly and it need only be for a short time.” Examples include: helping to line […]
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Business News – University of Southern Maine receives gift from Kennebunkport Resort Collection
The $25,000 donation will sponsor the Parenting Room at USM’s new McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success.
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Kennebunkport’s initial budget proposal projects tax rate increase
Town Manager Laurie Smith’s budget outlines a $1.051 million dollar increase in overall municipal expenditures – which includes money to increase the town’s resilience to flooding from extreme weather.
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Community News – Kennebunk Free Library announces April’s featured art exhibit
Speers Gallery at the Kennebunk Free Library will present an exhibit, “What Friendship Looks Like in Fabric,” by the Creative Eight Quilters. The exhibit runs April 1-30, and the public is invited to a reception on Tuesday, April 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. The Creative Eight Quilters, according to a March 14 news release, started out […]
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From Augusta – Plotting the best path to ensure all kids get a strong education
As an educator, I understand the importance of flexibility. I know how important is to identify new teaching materials or programs that may be helpful for students who would otherwise have a difficult time with more “traditional” teaching styles. The truth is, we’ve missed the mark when it comes to providing adequate educational support to […]