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Did You Know That Kennebunkport Ranked 9th in The U.S. For Summer Vacations?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by captainlord

 The Kennebunks made number 9!  10. Huntington Beach, California9. Kennebunkport, MaineThe old-time fishing village of Kennebunkport is like a Currier and Ives print come to life (it's also the summer retreat of choice for George H.W. Bush). You can work on a lobster boat, fly-fish, or kayak past whimsical formations like Blowing Cave and Spouting [...]

Have You Opened Today’s Email Newsletter from The Captain’s Bed & Breakfast Inn in Kennebunkport?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by captainlord

 Today is the day we reveal Captain Lord Mansion Specials and Packages for the month of May!  If you are not on our mailing list, email me at innkeeper@captainlord.com to have us send you the latest newsletter.  With warmer weather and more things to do in Kennebunkport, it is a perfect time to visit before the [...]

Christmas Prelude is coming to Kennebunkport Again! When?

Posted on November 23, 2010 by captainlord

 Wow!  It is getting to be that time of year again.  Time changed from Daylight Savings Time; it is getting dark about 4:30pm and Bev and I will very soon begin decorating for the Christmas holidays.  The first two weekends in December will herald the annual Kennebunkport Christmas Festival, called Christmas Prelude.  It hardly seems [...]

October Food Festivals are Near Kennebunkport, Maine!

Posted on October 17, 2010 by captainlord

October is Maine Lobster Month: Maine lobster (is any other kind half as good?) is the starring item on menus at sophisticated restaurants throughout the state, as well as at rough-hewn shanties with picnic tables set along the coast. To many people, it just isn’t summer without a trip to a lobster shack and a [...]

Kennebunkport Residents Recently Honored Bush 41 With “An Anchor to Windward”!

Posted on August 24, 2010 by captainlord

From Wikianswers.com comes this definition of "An Anchor to Windward"; "During a storm, if a ship is being blown toward a hazard, the crew can drop the anchors on the windward side of the ship (the side facing the wind) in order to stop the ship from running aground or wrecking. Such an "anchor to [...]

What is “The Kennebunkport River Green” and Who Owns It?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by captainlord

The "River Green" sits directly in front of the Captain Lord Mansion and stretches between Pleasant Street and Ocean Avenue.  Today, the sloping lawn is well manicured and is home to various summer events such as art shows, craft fairs and band concerts.  There is quite an interesting story of how the green came to be [...]

Where Can You Rent Scooters in Kennebunkport?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by captainlord

This is not Bermuda! You now can rent scooters from Harbor Village Scooters which is located at Coopers Corner (the junction of Routes 9 & 35) in Kennebunk’s Lower Villageat the Sunoco Station.  The Kennebunkport area has miles of flat roads and lots of beautiful scenery.  Don’t struggle finding a parking space at the beaches; tour the [...]

4 Enjoyable Memorial Day Adventures in Kennebunkport

Posted on May 11, 2010 by captainlord

Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional start to the tourist season and there are several activities that begin this weekend which offer you different experiences to enhance your enjoyment of Kennebunkport. The Lobster Boat Rugosa begins giving scenic cruises along the beautiful and rugged coast.  See lobster harvesting up close and personal!  This weekend, the [...]

What Do You Know About The Statue on Kennebunkport’s River Green?

Posted on April 6, 2010 by captainlord

This statue graces Kennebunkport's River Geen which is located in front of the Captain Lord Mansion.  Frank Handlen, the artist and sculptor of this magnificent bronze is a personal friend of ours.  There is quite a story concerning the creation of this statue.  Frank had actually begun crafting the clay model of "Our Fore bearers of the Coast" [...]

Did You Know the Nutcracker will be in Portland this December?

Posted on December 15, 2009 by captainlord

The Victorian Nutcracker Join Portland Ballet, Portland's resident professional dance company, for a magical journey through Victorian Portland to the enchanted Kingdom of the Sweets!  This classical Nutcracker story is set in beautiful Victorian Portland, with sets and costumes inspired by the Victoria Mansion. PBC dancers bring this tale to life accompanied by the Portland Ballet Orchestra [...]