Since the discovery of the first PFAS-contaminated farm — Stoneridge Farm in Arundel in 2017 — Maine has been leading the way when it comes to dealing with the issue of PFAS contamination. We have passed several bills to require testing, set standards in our drinking water, and provide resources to our hard-hit farming community. […]
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Community News – York County Audubon accepting applications for 2024 Hog Island scholarship
York County Audubon is seeking an educator or community leader to participate in a one-week program on Hog Island off mid-coast Maine in July 2024. York County Audubon will sponsor one participant who can benefit from the Hog Island experience and use it to teach others. Complete information is available at www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/scholarships and applications are […]
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Brick Store Museum hosting Kennebunk Elementary School Art Show
The exhibit will run through Saturday, Feb. 3.
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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 […]
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From Augusta – Parents, teachers and school boards should work as a team
As the Senate Chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, former educator and coach, married to another educator, and father of three daughters who attended public school, I am well-versed in the differences between standards and curriculum. Standards are what the Department of Education determines are the quantifiable benchmarks that students need to hit […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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From Augusta – A New Year’s wish: Stay warm this winter
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2024. While it’s a time of fresh starts and new beginnings, as Mainers, we are still facing another few months of frigid temperatures and winter storms. My family and I are still preparing for the weeks ahead, and I’m sure you and your family are, too. That’s why I would […]
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Community News – Town & Country holiday initiative contributes to nonprofits
Animal Welfare Society among the recipients.
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Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Quarter 1 Freshmen High Honors: Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Adam Alsabbagh, Zayd Alsabbagh, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Zoe Bianga-Spita, Aiden Buch, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Caroline Crocker, Emily Crone, Enzo D’Elia, Giovanni D’Elia, Luke Davis, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Owen Frost, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Abigail Hafer, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, […]