ALFRED — A familiar face is at the helm of the Board of York County Commissioners for the 2024 calendar year. Richard R. Dutremble of Biddeford, who is beginning his 18th year as the commissioner for District 2 — Arundel, Biddeford, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport – said his election to the post Wednesday, Jan. 3, marks […]
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York County businesses and residents left reeling from storms
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.
Affordable housing development for seniors in Kennebunk clears important hurdle
On March 5, residents will vote on a contract zone proposal that would allow Avesta Housing to build an affordable housing development on Alewive Park Road.
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 […]
Formerly incarcerated Mainers need more support; State Rep. Dan Sayre wants to help
Sayre has sponsored legislation that would see the Department of Corrections do an evaluation of its current re-entry system to assess what needs improvement. The bill will be considered by the full legislature in the coming weeks.
Wedding Cake House proposal will not appear on the March ballot
Instead of putting the proposed contract zone agreement to voters or rejecting it outright, the Kennebunk Select Board will likely send it back to the Planning Board.
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.
Business News – Hussey Seating Company appoints chief financial officer
NORTH BERWICK – Hussey Seating Company, a provider of seating solutions, announced the appointment of Charles (Chuck) W. Nadeau as its new chief financial officer (CFO). With a background in finance and operations, Nadeau brings more than 25 years of leadership experience to his new role at Hussey Seating Company. Before joining Hussey Seating Company, […]
Kennebunk police: Three juveniles responsible for cutting down Christmas tree
Even prior to the act of vandalism, this year’s Christmas tree was the object of discussion.