The sun is officially out past 4:30 p.m., and life is beautiful. For the past two weeks, the chill outside has been impossibly cold, but since the temperature has hit a whopping 32 degrees once again, the world has seemed so much prettier when I step out of the house.
One of the stories I worked on for this week was about a campground in Kennebunkport that is up for auction, and it reminded me of my childhood growing up and attending a similar resort campground every year with my family each August. While some people like to do the hike-to-the-middle-of-nowhere camping, I personally adore a campground with a pool.
My best memories as a child were at that campground in southeastern Connecticut. Nights by the fire roasting marshmallows, bingo on Saturday and sandwiches by the pool, all brought together by the light din of crickets and owls outside of the tent are visions that came to mind when I saw the situation Sandy Pines was in. I hope whatever happens, these memories can still be made for years to come.
In this week's newsletter: Read more about Sandy Pines, a Super Bowl superfan, and more!
Feel free to email me with story ideas, photos, and to say hello!
Thanks for reading, - Abigail Driscoll |
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Don Crisman of Kennebunk is one of three people who have attended every Super Bowl since the first one in 1967. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer)
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Hopper is a resident dog at AWS who can't wait to hop into his new home! Hopper has recently been on a few dog dates that he can't wait to tell you about.
On Saturday, Hopper got to take a walk from Gooch's Beach to the Ocean Ave Walk before taking a pit stop for a pup cup! |
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According to Hopper's dog daters, Hopper is a mellow, loving and friendly guy. He loves soaking up all of the sunshine and attention he can get! If you or someone you know is interested in giving Hopper a forever family for cuddles and his next new adventure, stop by the Adoption Center or give his friends a call at (207) 985-3244.
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Warm up and have some fun at Louis T. Graves Memorial Library. On Thursday, Feb. 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. join in for free board game fun! Join every Thursday afternoon for their own “Winter Games”! Board games, including Scrabble, Backgammon, cards, crosswords and more will be available in the Dow Room. Warm up, have a coffee or cocoa and some fun. For further information, please call (207) 967-2778 or visit their website at www.graveslibrary.org.
Yes, and? Join the Kennebunk Free Library for a fun and casual morning of Improv on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Hank's Room. No registration is required and all are welcome!
Watch the big game at Federal Jack's Super Bowl watch party! On Sunday, Feb. 8 starting at 6 p.m., enjoy $5 beer specials and $7 appetizer specials. They will be open for the entirety of the game between the Patriots and the Seahawks.
Get crafty! At the Kennebunk Free Library, their weekly handicrafts group takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Grab that half-finished project and enjoy the company of others while you work! All skill levels are welcome. Feel free to stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole hour. |
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Abigail Driscoll is a community reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Sanford, and Wells. She recently moved up to Maine from Connecticut after getting her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at the University of New Hampshire. Abigail is a lover of film and all dog breeds, and often spends her free time stargazing when the skies are clear. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up. Explore our other newsletters.
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