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🌱 Which Kennebunk star just rewrote the school rushing record book?
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Coffee in hand, Kennebunk? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Kennebunk star just rewrote the school rushing record book?
- Why this viral scandal couple keeps returning to Kennebunk’s shoreline
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, with a high of 37 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Very cold, temps: high: 19, low: 10.
- Saturday: Decreasing clouds; very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 6 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State football team (pressherald.com) — Kennebunk football fans will recognize senior running back Austin West, who earned Class B South Player of the Year honors and shattered school rushing records while starring on both sides of the ball. He’s one of several Maine standouts named to the 2025 Varsity Maine All-State football team, a roster that highlights top performers from Portland, Westbrook, Thornton Academy, and other programs statewide. 
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• Where is the Coldplay kiss cam couple now? (vegoutmag.com) — A high-profile corporate couple at the center of a viral Coldplay “kiss cam” scandal has since been photographed looking reconciled and relaxed together in Kennebunk after months of tabloid attention. The article contrasts their seemingly quiet coastal reset with the ongoing professional and personal fallout faced by the other woman involved, who says the meme has left her unemployable and still harassed.
📸 Around Kennebunk
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kennebunk
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★ Featured events ★
- New Year's Eve at the Boathouse
The Boathouse Restaurant, 21 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport
9:00 pm
Wednesday December 31
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Other local events
- Afternoon Tea at the Lady Mary Inn
The Lady Mary Inn , 2 Elm Street , North Berwick
11:30 am - Trivia at Federal Jack's Brew Pub
Federal Jack's Brew Pub , 8 Western Ave , Kennebunk - New Year's Eve Day - Transfer Station Closed
Kennebunk, ME Calendar Kennebunk, ME 04043 - blackout flow + new years eve toast
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce , 65 Portland RD , Kennebunk
10:45 am - candlelight restore
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce , 65 Portland RD , Kennebunk
12:00 pm - New Year’s Eve Kennebunk Celebration (NYE KBK)
Brick Store Museum , 117 Main Street , Kennebunk
6:00 pm - Chris Funk’s Redefining Wonder
Sanford Performing Arts Center , 100 Alumni Blvd. , Sanford
7:00 pm
Friday December 26
Wednesday December 31
📣 Kennebunk Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Afternoon Tea at the Lady Mary Inn
The Lady Mary Inn , 2 Elm Street , North Berwick
11:30 am - Sound Bath Thursdays
Rose Wild Alchemy , 82 Portland Rd , Kennebunk
5:15 pm - THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE
Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library , 18 Maine Street , Kennebunkport
8:00 am - Trivia at Federal Jack's Brew Pub
Federal Jack's Brew Pub , 8 Western Ave , Kennebunk
Thursday December 25
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Auberge Resorts posted a job opening for Laundry / Public Area Attendant - $500 Sign on Bonus! in Kennebunk. Apply here.
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Kennebunk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennebunk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wells
- York County to begin beach restoration after federal approval (wgme.com)
- Sea-Vu Campground: Unlock the Stunning Coast of Maine (rv.com)
- Monday Seacoast Roundup: Cory leads Portsmouth girls, more results (fosters.com)
Kennebunkport
- There's a love of lobster pot Christmas trees in New England. CT's is kind of romantic (courant.com)
- Kennebunk nonprofit celebrates successful year helping Santa give gifts (pressherald.com)
Biddeford
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