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Friday, June 11, 2021
Volume 17 • Issue No. 24
Maritime Festival Celebrates Industry Local Astronaut Cassidy Announces Retirement
THE KENNEBUNKS & ARUNDEL Fresh local seafood, nautical history and an array of events at locations throughout Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel will celebrate the community’s rich maritime history of shipbuilding, lobstering and commercial fishing that remain a vibrant part of the community. LAUNCH! will be an “all hands on deck” weekend with area hotels featuring nauticallythemed packages, restaurants preparing their finest seafood delights, and local shops and boutiques showcasing unique and creative crafts and gifts. The weekend will evoke memories of yesteryear mixed with modern day style, sure to be fun for the entire family. The schedule includes: Wednesday, June 16: 5-7:30 p.m. Chamber After Hours event at White Columns; Thursday, June 17: Noon, Kennebunk Historic District Tour with the Brick Store Museum; 5:30-7:30 p.m. ReLAUNCH! A nautical-themed cocktail event supporting Ben’s Fight; 8 p.m. Drive-up movie of Andre at Vinegar Hill; Friday, June 18: 11 a.m. Kennebunk Historic District Tour with the Brick Store
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Museum; 1 p.m. Kennebunk Historic District Tour with the Brick Store Museum; 5-7 p.m. Art Trail of the Kennebunks; 5-7:30 p.m. Castaway Cove for Kids at the Kennebunkport Village Green; 6 p.m. Sea Love Candles and Maine & Vine Candle and Wine Night; 7 p.m. Sea Love Candles and Maine & Vine Candle and Wine Night; Saturday, June 19: 9 a.m.
YORK COUNTY The York Beach Fire Department (YBFD) is proud to announce that the new Engine 3 has arrived! E3 is a 2021 E-One typhoon with a 1,000 gallon water tank which supplies a Hale 1,500 gallon per minute pump which is powered by a 450-horse-power Commins Diesel engine. Currently drivers and pump operators are being trained and tools and equipment are finding their place in the spacious compartments. E3 is set to be put in service in the coming weeks. Be sure to keep an eye out for E3 as training continues. YBFD would like to extend a huge thank you to the citizens of York for their continued support. (Fire engine photo from Facebook) The York County Chiefs Association (YCCA) is also excited to report the success of a five-month training in basic
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YORK Chris Cassidy, who returned to Earth from the International Space Station in October 2020, spent 17 years with NASA and made three separate voyages to the space station, spending 378 days in space announced last week that he is retiring after 28 years of service. “It’s been an amazing run.
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Sailors & Sirens 5K; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. History of the Kennebunk Beach Walking Tour; Noon, Kennebunk Historic District Tour with the Brick Store Museum; 1 p.m. Kennebunk Historic District Tour with the Brick Store Museum; 1-3 p.m. KBIA Cove Walk; 2-4 p.m. Inn-to-Inn Garden Party with the 1802 House, Inn at English Meadows and Waldo Emerson Inn; 8 p.m. River Lights Boat Parade; Sunday, June 20: 11:30 a.m. Blessing of the Fleet at Cape Porpoise Pier. The Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel Chamber looks forward to helping visitors plan their stay in June 2021 to set sail on this fantastic voyage! For information on hotel room availability and more event details, call 207-967-0857. For complete details and ticket information, go to www.gokennebunks.com/ launch/.
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and advanced firefighting skills that will prepare graduates for modern fire service. (Training photo courtesy of YCCA) Twenty students completed the training in Firefighter 1 & 2 skills, which was held from January 11 to May 25 both in
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I’ve so many wonderful opportunities both on the ground, in the air and in space — and underwater,” he said in a video posted on Twitter after a final underwater session in the neutral buoyancy laboratory at Johnson Space Center in Houston. Cassidy was born in Salem, MA, but considers his hometown to be York where he attended high school. He served 28 years in the Navy and was in the SEALs for 11 years. He made four six-month deployments: two to Afghanistan, and two to the Mediterranean, according to his NASA bio. Upon hearing the news, Maine Senator Susan Collins wrote, “Congratulations to Capt. Chris Cassidy of York on his retirement following a stellar career that ranged from underwater to outer space! Over nearly three decades of service in the Navy and at NASA, Chris, a Navy SEAL, was deployed four times, received the bronze star, and participated in three space flights. When he joined Dr. Jessica Meir on the International Space Station last year, it marked the first time in history that two Mainers were in space simultaneously. I was delighted to participate in a Q&A with them on NASA TV so that students and educators could hear about their experiences. Thank you, Chris, for inspiring countless young Mainers to reach for the stars, achieve their dreams, and serve their country.” (Photo from Senator Collin’s Facebook page) Have you seen our
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