KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library Genealogy Group will host author, Marsha Denison at the Kennebunk Free Library at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9. Denison will discuss her book Grisha’s Loop: My Slavic Saga. Intended for all, Grisha’s Loop is a story of courage and survival. The book chronicles the life of Gregoire Ivanovich Samoylenko (endearingly called Grisha), and […]
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Church hosts baked bean, chop suey supper
KENNEBUNKPORT — The members of the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport are preparing for another baked bean and American chop suey supper open to the public. Suppers will take place on the last Saturday of each month through October 2017. The next supper will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in […]
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YCCC among fastest growing colleges of its kind
WELLS — York County Community College President Barbara Finkelstein didn’t need anyone to tell her that the college’s enrollment roster has been growing by leaps and bounds. Still, she said in a telephone interview on Monday, it was a happy surprise when she opened up The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual Almanac of Higher Education […]
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AWS seeks forever home for special senior cat
WEST KENNEBUNK — Derusha, or Rooshi as she’s lovingly called, is a very special ol’ gal seeking a forever home through the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. At 15 years young, she prefers to spend her days resting and relaxing though she’s known to bat around a toy from time to time. She’s an independent […]
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Wells Chamber welcomes Drakes Island Café
WELLS — The Wells Chamber of Commerce and Wells town officials gathered recently to welcome new business Drakes Island Café at a special ribbon cutting ceremony. Drakes Island Café offers breakfast, bakery, lunch and catering. It is at 2073 Post Road, Route 1 in Wells. The café is open seven days a week from 7 […]
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KFL seeking artist exhibition applications
KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk Free Library is currently accepting applications for artists to exhibit during the 2018 calendar year. Since its inception in 2001 Hank’s Room Gallery, rechristened the Speers Gallery in 2010 has offered exhibit opportunities to both amateur and professional artists. The gallery has been host to a variety of mediums including photography, […]
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‘Downeast Meets Dixie’ in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT — The Seashore Trolley Museum hosted its biggest fundraiser of the season on Friday night, as dozens showed up for the Downeast Meets Dixie Gala event. Running from 6 to 10 p.m., guests were treated to dinner from Saco caterers The Chef and the Gardener, and a cash bar that remained open throughout the […]
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The voice of reason
The 2006 climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” starring Al Gore, was the first movie ever based on a slideshow. “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power,” now playing in theaters, is the first sequel to a movie based on a slideshow. The original film won an Oscar. The sequel will not, but it’s still a […]
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$110K in grant funding benefits RSU 21 students
KENNEBUNK – Grants amounting to more than $110,000 have boosted educational excellence for students in RSU 21, according to The Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel. The addditional funding in 2016 and 2017 has allowed the school district to create new programs and initiatives to boost student learning and offer specialized training to teachers. […]
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Changes coming to Wells Transfer Station
WELLS — An increase in bag roll prices and a slight change in hours of operation are coming to the Wells transfer station. Town officials implemented the changes during the last Board of Selectmen’s meeting on Tuesday. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection had reviewed operations at the transfer station and suggested the area needed […]