Growing up near downtown Kennebunk, I have walked or driven by the Methodist Meetinghouse on Portland Road almost every day. It's a beautiful building built in the mid-1800s, and I've always admired it.
I've seen it go from a meetinghouse to an Airbnb, and now, the owners are renovating the building to serve as a family home. There's a lot of history hidden in those walls, and I'll be interested to hear what the contractor finds.
In this week's newsletter: Read about the Methodist Meetinghouse renovation, the search for an interim superintendent, and two new bookstores in the area.
(P.S. We've launched a brand new ePaper product for our Kennebunk Now readers! Enjoy your local news in a digital newspaper format. Find it at the bottom of today's newsletter).
As always, feel free to email me with story ideas and photos!
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Families in the Kennebunk area are invited to learn American Heart Association high-quality CPR and AED use on Wednesday, April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Kennebunk Fire Station.
The course is free of charge, but there is a $20 administrative charge for those participants who wish to receive an electronic credential from the AHA. Child participants must be at least 14 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
The course is appropriate for all adults, though there will be a considerable amount of time spent kneeling on the floor while learning CPR. Join the course and learn how to save a life. Read more here. |
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Break out your fun facts at Trivia Night hosted by Brickyard Hollow in Biddeford on Thursday, April 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a night of friendly competition!
Get wicked haunted on Friday, April 4, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Brickstore Museum in Kennebunk. Join Paranormal Five, a Maine-based paranormal family team as they share stories of Maine haunts. Hear the history and what makes these locations so spooky, and see real paranormal activity caught in Maine.
If music is more your style, join Bandwich at Elements in Biddeford on Friday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of funk and soul music. Formed in 2017, Bandwich focuses on creating an unforgettable live performance. Grab a coffee, bring a friend, and let the music take you away.
For more live music, head to Wild Bevy Distilling in Wells on Saturday, April 5, at 5 p.m., for a pop acoustic performance from Portsmouth-based duo Soulcolour. Enjoy a cocktail crafted with Wild Bevy's house-made spirits as you listen to great music. |
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Sydney Richelieu is a community news reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reported for the Kennebunk Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Send feedback and suggestions to Sydney. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to subscribe.
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