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Kennebunkport, Maine Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Kennebunkport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- See how two Kennebunkport beachfront homes ranked among Maineās priciest
- How one Kennebunkport resort worker keeps guestsā expectations spotless all summer
- Why Kennebunkportās sandy beaches differ so much from Maineās rocky coast
Also on today's calendar: Live Music Hour at Latitudes on Ocean Ave and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ $6M Ogunquit home leads Maine's most expensive sales in July (bangordailynews.com) ā Two oceanfront properties on Kings Highway in Kennebunkport ranked among Maineās priciest home sales in July, closing at $2.9 million and $2.7 million. They join other multimillionādollar deals from Ogunquit to Raymond, underscoring how southern Maineās coastal market continues to command top dollar. 
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ā¢ At this Kennebunkport resort, laundry workers keep expectations high (pressherald.com) ā Laundry supervisor Maxine Maurice is one of the behindātheāscenes workers keeping Kennebunkportās Nonantum Resort running smoothly during the busy summer season. The story follows her long shifts managing endless loads of pool towels, sheets, and robes, highlighting how her family and coworkers help maintain the high standards visitors expect from a $600āaānight stay. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Maine's Coastline: From Sandy Beaches to Rocky Shorelines (2026) (custommapposter.com) ā Kennebunkport is spotlighted as one of southern Maineās sandy beach communities that draw tourists, contrasting with the rocky Midcoast areas that support most of the stateās lobster and oyster industries. The piece explains how bedrock, glaciers, and sediment shape Maineās coastline and why different regions, from Saco Bay to Casco Bay, support distinct tourism and fisheries economies. Ā Ā Ā
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Dino Trolley! ā
Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport
9:30 am
Saturday August 8
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2025 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR - PORTLAND PRESS HERALD ā
Louis T. Graves Memorial Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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STORYTIME - FRIDAYS 10 AM ā
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LOCAL AUTHOR SUZANNE STOHLMAN ā
Louis T. Graves Memorial Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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LISA MILLS & DON WESSELS CONCERT - AUGUST 7 AT 3:30 PM ā
Louis T. Graves Memorial Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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THE BOOK CELLAR - USED BOOK STORE - Open Library Hours Monday - Saturday ā
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PORT KNITTERS ā
Louis T. Graves Memorial Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library @ 18 Maine St, Kennebunkport, ME 04046, USA, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, ME, 04046, United States
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Live Music Hour at Latitudes on Ocean Ave ā
Latitudes At Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport
4:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
Wednesday August 12
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Pottery Painting, Seaglass Art & More - Open Studio at The Creative Soul ā
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry The Creative Soul 2 Christensen Lane Kennebunk, ME PLENTY OF PARKING
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Mill Studio Arts Open Studio
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce and Industry 24 Pearl St, Biddeford
10:00 am
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone lost an all black cat?
There is one on my back porch and appears to have been hit or injured in someway Itās a very cute little thing, but afraid of people (Nextdoor Kennebunkport)
- Pyramid Global Hospitality posted a job opening for Night Auditor in Kennebunkport. Apply here.
- Dead River Company posted a job opening for Delivery Driver in Biddeford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kennebunkport here.
š Nearby News
Biddeford
- Biddeford celebrates 'National Night Out,' weeks after deadly shooting (wmtw.com)
- Biddeford mayor invites Ward 4 residents to apply for City Council vacancy (sacobaynews.com)
- Biddeford residents call for permanent memorial to honor ICE shooting victim (pressherald.com)
Kennebunk
- Two arrested after South Portland drug bust (fox23maine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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