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“There is a beach at Beachwood! No great stretch of sand miles long to be sure; no broad race track either. A handsome bit of shore nonetheless. It forms one side of a bay, the other side a typical…

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”  John Muir

“As motor vehicles became more common and efficient, and less costly, the ladies of the community by various fund-raising activities obtained enough money to purchase and equip a Chevrolet hose truck…

Thank you to everyone who came to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration at Blackrock Farm. The beautiful setting, great food, wonderful company, and the opportunity to…

“Strength of a Nation is not just the courage to face crisis or tragedy as it unfolds. It is also carrying on our lives in the face of worry. It is caring for people who have suffered. It is taking on…

Prior to the re-enactment of the Battle of Cape Porpoise in 1976, the congregation of the Church on the Cape in Cape Porpoise dressed up to become a part of the day’s activities. It became a church…

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“Thank God it rained all last night—it made every leaf greener, every branch darker, every fragrant flower more brilliant.”  Brenda Bowen in “Enchanted August"

Our art auction is live! Sunday's 2nd Annual Summer Celebration includes an art auction by local artists. We understand that not everyone can join us but we don't want you to miss out, so we have…

“Article Seventeen (of the 1891 town meeting warrant) was the result of a petition by Henry N. Schmidt and others who lived near Turbat’s Creek to raise $1500.00 to build a bridge to Vaughn’s Island…

“Time … passes … slowly. And when it does, it gives you MORE time. Time for calm and serenity. Time for reflection, deep thoughts — or no thoughts at all. Time for living in the moment and assessing…

As part of our community’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Atlantic Hall is hosting an evening of history and storytelling on Wednesday, July 1…

Tickets on sale now at early bird pricing! Fiesta de la Tierra will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Seashore Trolley Museum. Join us for an unforgettable Spanish-inspired evening…

“Another successful Massachusetts businessman, Thomas Arthur Emmons, . . who had roots in Kennebunk, bought an old farmhouse near Goose Rocks Beach (corner of the Goose Rocks Road and Route 9) for a…

“The evening air smelled of berries, rich and sweet in the way that makes you close your eyes when you breathe in the scent. You can’t help but do it; the smell takes ahold of you and calls to your…

America’s (Dessert) Potluck Sunday, July 5th 12pm-2pm The Village Green, on the corner of Green Street and Ocean Avenue Event is weather dependent. The community is invited to picnic on…

“Booth Tarkington returned for the season (1942) and signed up as a member of the state’s auxiliary coast guard patrol. Every afternoon, weather permitting, he and Captain Stanley Thirkell would…

“There are the photographs, arranged now on the desk, making a departure from the town and a return to it.  Out of his remembering and knowing Virgil would be able to give them colors, movements,…

The KCT Summer Celebration fundraiser sponsored by Pack Maynard and Daytrip Society, is a partnership between The Nonantum Resort, Blackrock Farm, & The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. This year’s…

Check out page 12 in this edition of Tourist & Town to find out about this year's Tommy McNamara Trail Challenge.

“In 1830, the Harper’s New Monthly magazine told of various sightings of a serpent-like creature that could travel at a rate of a mile or so per minute and claimed that its head was like a…

Discover KCT Open House Saturday, June 20, 2026 11AM-3PM KCT headquarters 57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport The event is free and open to the public. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has…

This year, the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust has reformatted their Annual Meeting into an opportunity to discover KCT with an interactive open house event that will allow people to explore Emmons…

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