Coastal communities were pummeled by huge waves, flooding, and wind gusts up to 60 mph. It was the second episode of extreme weather within days.
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Community News – February’s featured exhibit at Speers Gallery revealed
Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present an exhibit titled “Barn Quilts: An Interior View,” by local artist Maryfrances S. Smith, in February. The exhibit will run Feb. 2-29. According to a Kennebunk Free Library news release, “Smith is a designer, painter, and quilter. Smith has been creating with a needle for more than […]
Business News – Kennebunk Savings promotes Dore to branch manager position
Kennebunk Savings recently named Melesa Dore as assistant vice president, branch manager of its Wells location. Dore, according to a news release, previously worked at a public accounting firm in Portland as an accountant. She was employed there for several years. In 2019, she found Kennebunk Savings. Dore started as a customer service assistant with […]
Community News – Garden club delivers holiday wishes
Members of the Seacoast Garden Club met at Kennebunkport’s Community House on Dec. 12 to make and decorate 75 miniature boxwood trees. Later that day, the trees were delivered to area residents through agencies including Home Instead, Southern Maine Health Care Visiting Nurses, Kennebunk Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Kennebunkport Health. The boxwood trees are the […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration features Bates College faculty member
Dr. Marcus Bruce is professor of religious studies and will serve as the keynote speaker.
An evening with KPD’s Behavioral Health Liaison Rachel Schlein
Kim Noble of the Kennebunkport Public Health Department hosted an informational session with Schlein, who answered questions about her work. The evening ended with a demonstration on how to use the life-saving medication Naloxone.
Community News – An evening ‘without Neil Young’ is next for Mid-Week Music series
Mid-Week Music kicks off the new year on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. with “Another Evening Without Neil Young (but with his music).” Guitarist/pianist Dana Pearson and drummer Ron Breton will present their second annual concert of Neil Young covers at the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s Town House School at 135 North St.. Picking and […]
Habitat for Humanity is offering three affordable ownership opportunities in York County
The deadline to apply is Jan. 19.
George and Barbara Bush took sending Christmas cards to a whole other level
Many politicians send holiday cards to friends and supporters. The Bushes sent 30,000 of them, employing a team working nearly year-round.
Community News – Town & Country holiday initiative contributes to nonprofits
Animal Welfare Society among the recipients.