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When Does Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude Begin?

Posted on December 3, 2009 by captainlord

Carriage Rides at Christmas Prelude   History of Christmas Prelude, The 28th Celebration Of Which Begins This Weekend, December 4th, 2009 It was the early spring of 1982 when local giftshop owner Henry Pasco called a meeting of other business people for the purpose of discussing ways for the business community to give thanks to the residents of Kennebunkport and [...]

32 Years as Kennebunkport Innkeepers, Wow!

Posted on December 2, 2009 by captainlord

  Thirty Years, and Still Going Strong! by Janet Wolf of The B&B Team What a great turnout at the PAII New England Innkeepering Conference & Trade Show held last month in Nashua, New Hampshire.  All of us at the B&B Team appreciated the opportunity to meet with some of the true veterans on Innkeeping. Among [...]

New Bookstore Opens In Kennebunk Near Kennebunkport!

Posted on November 12, 2009 by captainlord

  Kennebooks is a brand new, year round, full service store designed to serve residents and tourists alike who are living and traveling in this area of Maine.  Located in Kennebunk’s Lower Village, it’s a quick stroll from downtown Kennebunkport, on the way to all the beaches, and provides plenty of parking.  With more than 11,000 [...]

“Conde Nast Traveler” Readers Honor The Captain Lord Mansion!

Posted on November 3, 2009 by captainlord

On the Conde Nast Traveler website, Concierge.com, it says "The big news is that, undaunted by tough times, our readers are still way out in front, discovering the coolest experiences, electing the top performers for every kind of service-and reaffirming an enduring passion for travel. Look no further for the most stimulating global stimulus package you [...]

Who Is The Maine Lobster Chef of The Year?

Posted on October 27, 2009 by captainlord

            The audience at Portland's Harvest on The Harbor crowns Chef Mackenzie Arrington, Maine Lobster Chef of the Year. Harvest on the Harbor, presented by the Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Bureau, brings nationally recognized chefs using Maine products and blends them with our own award winning local chefs in [...]

What is a “Shipbuilding Odyssey” in Kennebunk? And When Is It?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by captainlord

August 29th Learn about the Kennebunks' storied shipbuilding past on Saturday, August 29 at 1PM.  "A Shipbuilding Odyssey" convenes at the Brick Store Museum at 117 Main Street in Kennebunk. The three-hour tour begins with a brief, illustrated look at what life was like in the Kennebunks' many 19th-century shipyards and all the types of [...]

Maine DEP Certifies the Captain Lord Mansion!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by captainlord

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection certifies the Captain Lord Mansion as an "Environmental Leader" for implementing pollution prevention and conservation of resource actions and other environmentally friendly practices.  We received our certification in a letter dated July 25, 2009. We have been recycling bottles, cans, glass, plastics, cardboard and paper for years. Also, we recently instituted several [...]

The Captain Lord Mansion receives the 2009 Fodor’s Choice Award

Posted on July 28, 2009 by captainlord

We are thrilled with the recent announcement that the Captain Lord Mansion  has been named a Fodor's Choice 2009 establishment by the leading publisher of guidebooks for American Travelers. For over 70 years, Fodor's has been publishing a range of premium travel guides for travelers to both domestic and international destinations.  Each year their expert [...]

Winter can’t last forever…and sadly, nor do our pets!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by captainlord

Winter is loosening its grip. But its not going to give up without a fight. Here’s how I know: A few days ago officials from the National Weather Service and U.S. Geological Survey told us Maine reached a new low this winter: As in NEGATIVE 50 DEGREES BELOW ZERO! The reading was taken at 7:30 [...]