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In today's newsletter:
- Why Kennebunk’s McDonald’s suddenly went dark at month’s end
- What could happen to Kennebunk’s aging Mousam River dams next?
- How Thursday’s showdown in Kennebunk could cap Falmouth’s perfect season
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rarity: A McDonald's Restaurant Location in Maine Has Closed (wjbq.com) — Kennebunk’s McDonald’s at 2 Post Office Square has unexpectedly gone dark, with phone calls unanswered and mobile ordering disabled despite corporate listings still showing it as open. Locals are already mourning the loss of one of the town’s few drive-thru options, and there’s still no confirmation on whether the closure is permanent or why it happened. 
• For World Fish Migration Day, eyes turn to restoring the Mousam River (mainepublic.org) — Kennebunk residents are at the center of a major debate over whether to remove three aging hydropower dams on the Mousam River that no longer produce electricity but still block migratory fish. Local advocates, state regulators, and Kennebunk Light and Power are weighing ecological benefits against multimillion‑dollar costs, with World Fish Migration Day events downtown highlighting what’s at stake for the river’s future.
• Falmouth takes possible Class A boys lacrosse final preview over Thornton (pressherald.com) — Kennebunk will host Falmouth’s boys lacrosse team Thursday in a game that could cap Falmouth’s undefeated regular season and shape the Class A playoff picture. Coming off an 11-3 win over Thornton Academy, Falmouth’s players and coaches say they’re already focused on preparing for Kennebunk and the tough postseason ahead.
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KHS-JV vs Noble - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity
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Historic District Walking Tour
The Brick Store Museum Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME, 04043, United States
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Afternoon Tea at the Lady Mary Inn
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce The Lady Mary Inn 2 Elm Street North Berwick, ME 03906
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KKA Chamber: Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Fidium Fiber
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce 16 Water St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Sound Bath Thursdays
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce Rose Wild Alchemy 82 Portland Rd Kennebunk, ME
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KHS-JV vs Falmouth - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity
RSU 21 SCHOOL DISTRICT Home - Memorial Field
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Spring Band Concert
Middle School of the Kennebunks Kennebunk, ME 04043
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Senior Breakfast
RSU 21 SCHOOL DISTRICT St Martha Church, 30 Portland Rd, Kennebunk, ME 04043, USA
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Bentley's Saloon, 1601 Portland Rd, Arundel
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KHS-JV vs Deering/Portland - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity
RSU 21 SCHOOL DISTRICT Away - Payson park
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Wednesday June 3
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