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Checking out

Graves librarian calls it a career
By Alex Acquisto
Staff Writer
KENNEBUNKPORT — The beloved Miss Lynda, who made her mark as an assistant librarian and coordinator of children’s programs at Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, has retired.  More...

News Updates

Newest website updates:

Governor stands for dams - January 19th, 2017 - 12:53pm
Thornton Academy sues RSU 21 over school choice - April 7th, 2016 - 12:51pm
Kennebunk man charged in heroin overdoses - January 13th, 2015 - 4:30pm
Election Results for Arundel and the Kennebunks - November 5th, 2014 - 11:33am
Election Results for Arundel and Kennebunks - November 5th, 2014 - 11:24am
RSU 21 budget is approved at polls - June 11th, 2014 - 7:43am
Beach passes for non-residents to be sold at kiosks - May 2nd, 2014 - 9:15am
$75 Million Renovation Referendum Fails - January 22nd, 2014 - 11:11am
Kennebunk election results - June 13th, 2013 - 11:41am
Things to Do - May 3rd, 2013 - 11:04am

Columns

Politics & Other Mistakes

Paul is dead
By Al Diamon

Join me on a tour through the graveyard of expired controversies. Here lie the once-contentious, now almost forgotten issues of the past. More...

Cooking on Purpose

Try having brunch al fresco, you’ll like it
By Connie Wendell
Special contributor

I love brunch; it’s such a fun meal. It’s a combination between breakfast and lunch; so the time is very flexible and the menu is very flexible. I like that. More...

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Business

After extensive repairs, restaurant to open

Landmark Cape Porpoise establishment nearly ready to re-open its doors
By Alex Acquisto
Staff Writer

CAPE PORPOISE — The Wayfarer, a well-loved restaurant among locals and summer residents alike, will open at the end of July after being gutted and renovated by new owners Scott and Deidre Lewis of Kennebunk.  More...

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Things to Do

Thursday, July 11

MaineStage Shakespeare, 7 p.m., Lafayette Park, Kennebunk. “Much Ado About Nothing.” Free, professional performance of Shakespeare’s play. For more info, visit www.mainestageshakespeare.com.  More...

Friday, July 12

Senior luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park Street School Apartments, 14 Park St., Kennebunk. Entertainment, catered meal. Call to make reservations. FMI, call 985-2588.  More...

Saturday, July 13

MaineStage Shakespeare, 7 p.m., Lafayette Park, Kennebunk. “Much Ado About Nothing.” Free, professional performance of Shakespeare’s play. For more info, visit www.mainestageshakespeare.com.  More...

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Take a left, then a right ...

Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association Executive Director Martin Lodish gives last-minute instructions prior to the start of Sunday’s 22nd annual A Day at the Beach 5K. More...

Survey says: ‘Where’s Arundel?’

By Alex Acquisto
Staff Writer

ARUNDEL — Howard Kohn of the market and branding organization The Chesapeake Group formally addressed the board of selectmen and most members of the Economic Development Committee dotting the crowd on Monday evening with a presentation of Arund More...

Community

Chapter introduces essay contest winner

Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution closed out the 2012-2013 DAR year and held a luncheon at the Ramada Inn, Saco on June 1.  The meeting was called to order and conducted by Chapter Regent Janelle Anderson.  T More...

Education Foundation appoints two officers

The Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel announced the appointment of two new officers.  Rhonda Hebert has been named president of the foundation, replacing Ann Stockbridge.  More...

Former resident to perform at The Hive

Singer-songwriter Abbe Anderson will perform at The Hive in Kennebunk on Thursday, July 18, as part of Acoustic  2:12:50 PMNight.  Also performing will be Paul Chase Jr. More...

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People

Kennebunk graduate enters national pageant

On the line in Memphis is the title of ‘America’s Homecoming Queen’
By Alex Acquisto
Staff Writer

KENNEBUNK — Elizabeth “Lizzy” Stockbridge, crowned homecoming queen last fall at Kennebunk High School, is not your typical pageant contestant.  More...

Word on the Street

What is your least favorite part of summer?

“Probably the fact that it’s not cool. I prefer cool weather.” Donald Hask Kennebunkport More...

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