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KPD Welcomes New Sergeant

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The Kennebunk Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer Kevin Schoff has been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Schoff has been with the Kennebunk Police Department since 2018. Prior to coming to Kennebunk, he had worked for the Wells Police Department since 2013. Sergeant Schoff is a field training officer, traffic safety officer, drug recognition expert, and instructs numerous classes for the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. He is a graduate of the FBI LEEDA Supervisor Leadership and the FBI LEEDA Supervisor Liability. The official swearing-in ceremony took place at the department on June 3.

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On Thursday, June 23,

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue had the pleasure of throwing Chief Jeff Rowe (on left in photo) a well-deserved retirement party. Chief Rowe has served 45 years in the fire service. The town was lucky to have him these last eight years.

Kennebunk Fire-Rescue wants to thank Chief Rowe for all that he’s accomplished during his tenure.

. . . MASKS from page 3

“[It] was an effort from the show’s crew to engage with young people to inspire them to tell their stories. The theme was revealing what was ‘Behind the Mask’ to encourage vulnerability and discussion of difficult topics.”

Whelan’s film, along with those of the other winners, was aired on Maine PBS in June. It can also be viewed on YouTube at www.youtu.be/VgsWvNJxDf4. Whelan writes, “It was truly a great honor to receive this award, and I’m glad that other people were able to appreciate this film as much as I do. . . . this film shows that no one is alone. No matter the emotion or circumstance and no matter who it is, it could even be someone you don’t even know, there is always someone there to help.”

On the next day, Kennebunk Fire-Rescue escorted Chief Rowe home with a parade of apparatus, proceeding into Wells where apparatus from Wells Fire Department joined in, and continuing into Ogunquit, where Ogunquit Fire Department also joined in with their apparatus to finish the way home. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/kbunkfirerescue.

For more information on Voices of Hope, visit www.voicesofhopeandrecovery.org.

Ongoing

Kennebunk Little Pantry

The shelves of the town’s Little Pantry, on the front porch of the Kennebunk-KennebunkportArundel Chamber of Commerce office at 16 Water Street, are nearly bare. Donations of just about everything are needed, including peanut butter and jelly, pasta and sauce, children’s snacks, mac and cheese, and toiletries. Items can be dropped off at any time.

Saturday, July 9

Kennebunk Walking Tours

The Kennebunk Beach History

Walking Tour begins 11 a.m. at Trinity Chapel, 4 Woodland Avenue, Kennebunk Beach. Learn