AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Kennebunkport Maine. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/kennebunkport-me 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/kennebunkport-me https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:36:29 -0500 WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Vice-Chair of the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee, hosted House Armed Services https://www.americantowns.com/news/golden-armed-services-chairman-adam-smith-visit-biw-in-advance-of-endofyear-defense-bill-negotiations-31467019-kennebunkport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/golden-armed-services-chairman-adam-smith-visit-biw-in-advance-of-endofyear-defense-bill-negotiations-31467019-kennebunkport-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Maine Democratic Party Chair Drew Gattine released the following statement on tonight’s 1st congressional district debate hosted by the Portland https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-statement-on-maine-public-and-press-herald-1st-congressional-district-debate-31474016-kennebunkport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-democratic-party-statement-on-maine-public-and-press-herald-1st-congressional-district-debate-31474016-kennebunkport-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today announced a $600,000 grant awarded through the American Rescue Plan to support underserved Maine farmers https://www.americantowns.com/news/pingree-announces-600000-american-rescue-plan-grant-to-support-underserved-maine-farmers-31479820-kennebunkport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/pingree-announces-600000-american-rescue-plan-grant-to-support-underserved-maine-farmers-31479820-kennebunkport-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Schedule Thursday, December 1, 2022 10:00 AM - 1:45 PM Annual Sculpt Your Own Chocolate Confection Each guest will receive a 2.5 oz block of https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennebunkports-christmas-prelude-2022-31492228-kennebunkport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kennebunkports-christmas-prelude-2022-31492228-kennebunkport-me.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hook, line and cider! Take part in a fun, fall-filled day with our festival of local harvests, musicians, classic Maine cuisine, cozy cider, and https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-autumn-fest-2023-31615857-kennebunkport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-autumn-fest-2023-31615857-kennebunkport-me.html Arts and Entertainment Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement after the Maine State Chamber of Commerce announced on April 25th, that Dana Connors will retire https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-maine-state-chamber-president-and-ceo-dana-connors-on-retirement-distinguished-career-31352065-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-congratulates-maine-state-chamber-president-and-ceo-dana-connors-on-retirement-distinguished-career-31352065-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Machiasport, ME - Governor Janet Mills and Commissioner of the Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) Randall Liberty were joined by more than 100 https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-commissioner-liberty-officially-open-new-downeast-correctional-facility-in-washington-county-31352105-machiasport-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-commissioner-liberty-officially-open-new-downeast-correctional-facility-in-washington-county-31352105-machiasport-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, ME -- The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on April 26th, the launch of an online resource for Maine families https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-launches-online-resource-for-families-and-pilots-new-tool-for-mandated-reporters-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-31353414-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-launches-online-resource-for-families-and-pilots-new-tool-for-mandated-reporters-during-child-abuse-prevention-month-31353414-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 At the renovated Hodgkins School Apartments in Augusta, Governor Janet Mills signed two bills to address Maine’s housing shortage Wednesday. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-bills-to-address-maines-housing-shortage-31354003-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-bills-to-address-maines-housing-shortage-31354003-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New round of support from the American Rescue Plan complements rapid implementation of increased rates in the budget for direct care staff who serve https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-announces-plan-to-award-11-million-in-federal-funds-to-home-and-communitybased-providers-31354119-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-dhhs-announces-plan-to-award-11-million-in-federal-funds-to-home-and-communitybased-providers-31354119-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills announced this afternoon that she has tested positive for COVID-19. The Governor tested positive via a BinaxNOW rapid test https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-positive-covid19-test-result-31356052-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-announces-positive-covid19-test-result-31356052-augusta-me.html Health and Fitness Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The 130th legislature adjourned on Monday April 25th, making their final decisions and leaving the rest in the hands of Governor Mills. This update https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-womens-lobby-news-april-29-2022-31356095-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/maine-womens-lobby-news-april-29-2022-31356095-augusta-me.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Augusta, ME - The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced on April 29th, that Governor Janet Mills has signed bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-mainecare-rate-system-reform-law-31356136-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-signs-mainecare-rate-system-reform-law-31356136-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Janet Mills has vetoed the following bills: -- LD 1820 An Act To Strengthen the Governance of the University of Maine System -- LD 170 An https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-vetoes-bills-31354000-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mills-vetoes-bills-31354000-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is Governor Mills’ plan, approved by the Legislature, to invest nearly $1 billion in federal American Rescue https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-news-may-2-2022-31359934-augusta-me.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan-news-may-2-2022-31359934-augusta-me.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500