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Looking Back | March 10, 2026

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2026
— NewsLooking Back

Town House School students, 1943: Back Row: John Leech, Alicia Cluff, Mary Jean Cluff, Lester Hutchins, Marion Beauchemin, Evelyn Brennnon, Richard Cluff. 2nd Row: Arnold Cluff, Wilma Brennan, John Cluff, Ann Clough, Norma Brennon, Margaret Beauchemin, David Cluff. 3rd Row: Wilbur Cluff, Thomas Brennon, David Perry, Allan Merrill, William Clough, Barbara Merrill. Front Row: Veknor Clough, Luverne Clough, Midred Brennan, Peggy Cooper.

“Local children in Grades 1 through 8 were educated at the Town House School from 1900 until 1951. This typical New England school house was acquired by the Society in 1955 and used as its headquarters until 1999. Over the years it fell into disrepair and had to be closed. Thanks to the fundraising efforts of “Friends of the Town House School” and the building expertise of Gary Martin, the school has been totally restored. It re-opened in August 2019 and once again became a gathering place for the community.” 

Kennebunkport Historical Society