The Kennebunk Free Library is celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh Day on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. with children in grades K-5. The celebration will commemorate the birth of A.A. Milne on Jan. 18, 1882. Milne is the beloved author of the Winnie-the-Pooh stories which he created for his son, Christopher Robin. Students will learn about the […]

Mark your calendars for the following Classic Film showings: Sunday Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. – “Marnie” Sunday Mar. 6 at 2 p.m. – “The List of Adrian Messenger” Sunday Apr. 3 at 2 p.m. – “Twelve O’Clock High” Sunday May 1 at 2 p.m. – “The Last Waltz” For more information, visit the website […]

The January Sunday Concert Series takes place at 2 p.m. Light refreshments are served after each event. All concerts are free to the public. Concerts include: Jan. 10, Lisa Mills’ Ocean Ave. Band debuts at Atria Kennebunk. Jan. 17, world renown banjoist Peter Mezoian at Atria Kennebunk. Jan. 24, Saco Valley County Men at Atria […]

KENNEBUNK — Since 1987 the Camden Conference, in partnership with the World Affairs Council, has brought speakers in from around the world to discuss topics regarding timely regional and global policy issues in regions such as Japan, the Middle East and Russia. This year the conference is focusing on Africa. The Kennebunk Free Library is […]

Children’s and Teen Programs Each month, Wells Public Library celebrates a new popular theme geared toward kids in grades 5-8. On Friday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m., the Random Fandom event will offer crafts, games and snacks while children discuss their favorite aspects of Doctor Who. For more information, contact Sara Ottomano at sottomano@wellstown.org or […]

For adults: “La Passion d’Augustine,” Winter Film Series, Sunday, Jan. 10 at 3 p.m. In a small convent school in rural Quebec, Mother Augustine provides a musical education to young women no matter their socio-economic background. However, with the looming changes brought by Vatican II and Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, the school’s future is at peril. […]

Jack, the 5-year-old black Labrador retriever, will visit the Kennebunk Free Library once a month as a patient, furry listener encouraging children to read. His first visit will be Saturday Jan. 16 from 10-11 a.m. Students of all ages are invited to drop in to read to Jack. Jack is a certified therapy dog who […]

Planet Dog Adoption Day Sat. Jan. 16 The Mobile Adoption Team will bring adoptable dogs to the Portland Planet Dog Store on Jan. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located at 211 Marginal Way, Portland. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 or Planet Dog Company Store at […]

FICTION 1. “A Man Called Ove,” Frederick Backman, Simon & Schuster. 2. “All the Light We Cannot See,” Anthony Doerr, Simon & Schuster. 3. “The Bazaar of Bad Dreams,” Stephen King, Thorndike Press. 4. “See Me,” Nicholas Sparks, Little Brown. 5. “Rogue Lawyer,” John Grisham, Penguin Random. 6. “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You,” […]