Having dedicated 25 years to the field of education, including 21 years as a classroom teacher at Wells Elementary School, I am deeply rooted in the power of learning. This commitment stems from a personal understanding of the transformative role education plays in shaping young minds. As a former educator, I’ve had the privilege of […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings sponsors award-winning Racial Unity Team
KENNEBUNK – Kennebunk Savings is supporting the work of the Racial Unity Team with a $10,000 sponsorship. According to an Aug. 22 news release, the group is a nonprofit based in Stratham, New Hampshire, and works with schools, businesses, municipalities and communities to foster racial justice and broader cultural understanding. The organization’s Arts in Action […]
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Community News – Brick Store Museum launches MemoryLights Project
The Brick Store Museum’s mission, according to an Aug. 24 news release, is to ignite personal connections to local history, art and cultures. This fall, the museum invites families to take part in the MemoryLights Project, an installation of globe lights in the museum’s courtyard representing the multi-cultural traditions of memorializing and honoring loved ones […]
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Guest Column – I should have said
When I was much younger, and less burdened by thoughts of truth and honesty, and more in the spirit of joyful frivolity, I used to answer the telephone in my best Massachusetts voice with, “Eyah, White House, President Kennedy speaking. State your purpose.” What I usually got in return was “Aw, come on, Orrin, you’re […]
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Community News – First Congregational to host Sept. 4 concert
First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport will host an afternoon of flute and piano music on Monday, Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. The fundraising concert will feature flutist Mary Carol Kennedy and pianist Barbara Berry, both active local musicians. Kennedy is a multi-instrumentalist, teacher and counselor who received a BA from Colby College, a BM from […]
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Kennebunk Free Library announces September art exhibit
Nora Ordway’s ‘Hands that Fashion Our World’ will be featured through Sept. 30.
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From Augusta – Empowering Maine students and elevating education
As the chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee and a former educator, I am eager to share the transformative action we’ve taken in Augusta to support our students and teachers this year. These accomplishments resonate deeply with me, not just as a legislator, but as someone who has dedicated their life to shaping […]
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Community News – Kennebunk Land Trust announces annual meeting date
Kennebunk Land Trust announced that its annual Fall Social and Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. near Parsons Beach. At the meeting, Kennebunk Land Trust will review the past year’s highlights and special projects, announce next year’s goals, and celebrate its volunteers, supporters and community. The evening will include […]
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Guest Column – On stopping for stop signs
It’s not the end of the season. We’re halfway through August, and that’s too early to start running the stop signs in Kennebunkport. Some of the summer folk have gone back where they belong to get the kids in school and stop by the office to see who’s been signing the checks. But most of […]
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Community News – Wells Chamber of Commerce to host annual Chili-Fest
The Wells Chamber of Commerce will host its 22nd annual Chili-Fest on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Wells Junior High School campus on Route 1 in Wells. The event will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Joe Harvey Invitational Cookoff, sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is among the events available for […]
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