From 1949 to 1955, refugee families from Ukraine, Poland and Estonia stayed at Freedom Farm in Kennebunkport as they built new lives in America. Some later moved to farms in Kennebec County.
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Red Cross blood supply at lowest levels in a decade
The organization asks people to donate.
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A model railroad full of Down East history is heading down the tracks to southern Maine
Harold and Helen Beal of Jonesport spent 20 years building their Down East diorama and welcomed visitors to come see it for free. Soon it will head to a new home at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport.
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Big hats, high spirits: Christmas Prelude returns for 40th year
Throngs of people – both masked and unmasked – crowd sidewalks, Kennebunkport’s village square and local businesses Saturday. The event is marked by s’mores, campfires, live music in bars and may other festivities.
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In search of a unique property in Maine? How about a monolithic dome home on the Road to Misery?
The off-grid property in Kennebunkport was made by a Maine sculptor and her family.
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Kennebunkport’s ‘Renaissance man’ honored at age 105
Frank Handlen has been a prolific artist, shipwright, sculptor and rock of the community for decades.
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Body of missing Cape Porpoise man found in Saco
The remains of Craig Giefer, 43, were discovered in a remote area of the Saco Heath Preserve on Saturday, police say.
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Wardens find body of missing Kennebunkport man
Howard Lamson, 71, was last seen Sunday as he walked toward Biddeford.
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Police and warden service search for missing Kennebunkport man
Howard Lamson, 71, was last seen walking toward Biddeford on Sunday.
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Sinking claims lives of well-known Maine fishing captain, experienced deckhand
The fishing vessel Hayley Ann sank about 50 miles off Portland for reasons that are not yet clear, the Coast Guard says.