Speers Gallery at Kennebunk Free Library will present the exhibit Whimsical Works on Paper by Laima Vince in August. The exhibit runs Aug. 2-26 with an opening reception planned for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. According to a news release, Laima is an artist, teacher and literary translator based in Kennebunk […]
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From Augusta – Teamwork always at the core of American success
On the heels of Independence Day, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what makes our nation great and how we can draw inspiration from that greatness in our own pursuits, in all aspects of our life. Independence Day isn’t just about fireworks and barbecues — it’s a celebration of our collective strength, resilience, and […]
Community News – Art Guild of the Kennebunks presents Summer Celebration of Art
Summer Celebration of Art exhibit scheduled The Art Guild of the Kennebunks begins its summer season of exhibits and sales with a Summer Celebration of Art, featuring more than 100 works of art and prints. The event takes place Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, noon-4 p.m. at the […]
Band and the run
Nearly 400 participants negotiated the heat and humidity on the evening of July 12 and took part in the Kennebunk Free Library 27th Edition 5K. The race featured entrants from 12 states, British Columbia and the District of Columbia. Kennebunk resident Steve Fritzche took home first place overall with a time of 17 minutes, 19 […]
From Augusta – Protecting Maine’s farmers and farmland
It’s July in Maine, which is always a lush, green time of year. Our garden is doing great, and the bees are bringing in lots of nectar. The fields where I live in Arundel have had their first cutting of hay, and the grocery stores and farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh, local produce. Maine’s […]
Community News – Brick Store Museum unveils public mural
Museum unveils public mural Cookie Davis, a local artist and laborer, is featured in the Brick Store Museum’s current exhibition, Bold Visions: The Folk Art of Collyer Bowen and Cookie Davis. Davis, a trans person, was well-known in the Kennebunks, and particularly Cape Porpoise, for painting murals and personal paintings of the area’s landscape. In […]
Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk High School Quarter 4 Freshmen High honors: Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Adam Alsabbagh, Zayd Alsabbagh, Alina Auriemma, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Nicholas Brackett, Aiden Buch, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Emily Crone, Enzo D’Elia, Luke Davis, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, Emily Hawes, Helen […]
Community News – Rockin’ to hits from the ‘50s
The Mid-Week Music series continues Wednesday, July 17 at 7 p.m. with ’50s Rock & Roll Redux. Mark Gunter (vocal/keyboards), Ron Breton (vocal/drums), Alan Shepard (saxophone), and Dana Pearson (vocal/guitar) will play hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis. For tickets: kporths.com/buy-tickets, info@kporths.com, […]
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