Lawmakers in Augusta are considering a bill that could help York County recover from the $20 million in public infrastructure storm damage it incurred in January.
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Conservative group takes aim at RSU 21 policy – and parents push back
A meeting held by Advocates For Truth In Our Schools (ATOS), an anti-trans group, drew a small crowd of protestors in Kennebunkport. The confrontation echoes a national fight over the rights of trans and gender-nonconforming students.
Community News – Brick Store Museum highlights Edith Barry through storytelling
The Brick Store Museum, according to a March 6 news release, “is celebrating Women’s History Month with the extraordinary woman who founded the institution during an interactive celebration with storytelling, behind-the-scenes tours, and sweet treats” on Saturday, March 23 from 3-5 p.m. “The museum was founded in 1936 by artist Edith Barry,” wrote Cynthia Walker, […]
Kennebunkport’s Climate Action Plan available for viewing
Task Force seeks input from community members prior to March 28 vote.
Kennebunk voters sign off on contract zone for affordable housing development
Nikki Haley did better in the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport compared to her statewide performance on Super Tuesday.
Planeteers of Southern Maine plan clothing drive
The annual event is scheduled for April 27 at the Quest Fitness parking lot in Kennebunk.
Community News – Graves Library lecture series continues with Gigi Georges
The 2024 Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series at Graves Memorial Library continues Sunday, March 10, with “Downeast” author Gigi Georges. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. According to a Feb. 28 news release, “Dr. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House […]
Honor Roll – Middle School of the Kennebunks
Quarter 2 Sixth Grade High Honors: Evelynn Abbott, Ella Bell, Oliver Berlin, Reid Berlin, Oliver Berube, Matilda Blakemore, Hailey Boucher, Briggs Buckley, Olivia Cataldi, Charles Chaponis, Amelia Clark, Holland Cleary, Samuel Coleman, Carleigh Cunningham, Emersyn Dallara, Garrett Day, Chenay Deveau, Caleb Dyer, Malek Eid, Lowy Fairfield, Frank Fernandez, Mabel Fettig, Mary Fossett, Aydin Fowler, Jackson […]
Community News – West Kennebunk concert series features Irish flute and guitar duo
A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert of Irish music by Boston-based duo Matt and Shannon Heaton is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church. According to a news release, the Heatons play “updated traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, and bouzouki and complement their instrumental work with engaging vocals. They present […]
From Augusta – A whole new world: the value of reading
Saturday, March 2 is Read Across America Day. The day was conceived by the National Education Association (NEA) as a special reading day in 1997. By 1998, the day was solidified as the first Read Across America Day. It celebrates literacy and encourages a love of reading among children. March 2 was selected as the […]