SANFORD – The COVID-19 vaccine clinic operated by York County Emergency Management Agency at the Center for Shopping, 1364 Main St. in Sanford, has updated its hours and offerings. With the approval from Maine CDC, York County Vaccination Clinic will administer second booster doses for individuals age 50 and older beginning Thursday, March 31. The […]
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Prepared for a disaster? York County EMA wants to know
ALFRED – York County Emergency Management Agency is asking people to take a survey to help them learn how prepared residents are for disasters. “The agency is working with the University of New England to conduct qualitative and quantitative research to answer the question,” said Deputy Director Megan Arsenault. The data collected will assist local […]
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Guest Column – Survey says …
1. How worried are you about the impact on the world? ( ) Very worried ( ) Somewhat worried ( ) Not very worried ( ) Not worried 2. Are you concerned about the impact on your personal life? ( ) Yes ( ) No ( ) Not sure 3. Do you agree that our […]
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Voice from the Past – A letter to Mary Cleaves
The Brick Store Museum holds over 30,000 pieces of archival material written by historic Kennebunkers. The Voice from the Past feature will share compositions from the museum’s collection. This week’s column comes from a letter written by Abigail King, of Danvers, Massachusetts, to her niece Mary Cleaves, of Biddeford (later Kennebunk), in 1835. May 11, […]
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Community News – Titanic is focus of ‘Tea and Tales’ session
It’s April 10, 1912, exactly 110 years ago, passengers of the RMS Titanic, a British liner operated by the White Star Line, were lining up to board the luxury liner for its maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Join the Kennebunkport Historical Society as it recreates some of the magic of the […]
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From Augusta – Awarding licenses for sports betting? Let’s ensure benefits for Mainers
Maine government is about to legalize sports betting. If we take this path, we must tax it at a rate high enough to ensure that all Mainers realize the benefit. When Maine voters rejected a proposed casino for York County in referendum in 2003, they also passed slots for a harness raceway that, by definition, […]
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Guest Column – The writer’s comb and ‘Orrin’s Razor’
When asked if there were any rules to writing a piece for a guest column, I had to admit that I didn’t know of any. However, I said I’d explain it from my point of view and say what works for me. The next four points are the teeth of a mental comb that I […]
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Planeteers, Wells Reserve partner for climate session
The Planeteers of Southern Maine have partnered with Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm to host a two-part discussion and exchange titled Finding Hope in the Face of Climate Change. The first virtual session, Tuesday March 29, 6 to 7 p.m., will feature speaker, educator and author, Sue Inches, and introduce her recent book, “Advocating for […]
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Community News – Poetry reading planned at Kennebunk Free Library
Kennebunk Free Library will host a poetry reading on Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. in the Walker Room. Local poets will read their works and poetry lovers will read some of their favorites written by others. Patrons are invited to listen and enjoy the wonder of words. Those interested in reading poetry, original or […]
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Seashore Trolley Museum receives a second major gift
KENNEBUNKPORT – Seashore Trolley Museum is working on two major building projects on its 350-acre campus. The first new building was announced in January 2022; a building to house the Maine Central Model Railroad, that is currently located in Jonesport. Now, thanks to a $1 million anonymous donation, the museum’s oldest trolley storage building, the […]
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