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Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. RSU 21 names Christina Boursaw new principal of Kennebunk Elementary School (seacoastonline.com) — Kennebunk families will see a new face leading Kennebunk Elementary School, as RSU 21 has appointed veteran educator Christina Boursaw as principal with a $144,403 salary. She succeeds Ryan Quinn, following his resignation earlier this summer, and brings more than two decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and district leader in Maine and California.
2. See photos from Tuesday's Kennebunk-Noble volleyball match (pressherald.com) — Kennebunk sports fans can relive Tuesday's volleyball scrimmage at Kennebunk High School, where the Rams faced Noble in a 3–1 loss. A photo gallery highlights key moments, including blocks, serves, and rallies featuring Kennebunk players like Sydney Schafer and Clare Haley on their home court.
3. Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Kennebunk diners are helping tackle invasive green crabs, with Signal restaurant serving fried green crab sandwiches as part of a growing New England push to eat the destructive species. The piece follows a York-based harvester, local clam diggers, and chefs who are turning the crabs into everything from sandwiches to sauces while policymakers debate broader support.
4. Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment, so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them (shorelinetimes.com) — Kennebunk's Signal restaurant appears prominently as chef Benjamin Hasty fries up breaded green crabs, showcasing how local kitchens are turning an invasive species into dinner. The broader story explains the environmental damage green crabs cause, efforts to build a fishery around them, and why New England chefs and diners are embracing their intense flavor.
5. Sanford police seek suspect who fired gun at officer (fosters.com) — Kennebunk officers are among several agencies helping Sanford police search for a suspect who fired at an officer during an attempted traffic stop early Tuesday. Authorities are canvassing neighborhoods in Sanford's Springvale area, urging residents to stay alert, avoid specific roads, and call 911 rather than approach anyone suspicious while the investigation continues.
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