Kennebunk Talks Podcast

Kennebunk Talks

Bob Akers
Meet the people of the Kennebunks and find out how each one adds to the community and the parts they play. Kennebunk, the only town so named in the country, the safest town in Maine and living by the words "the way life should be"
Joe Foster, teacher, historian and true Maine-ah
Joe Foster is a true Maine-ah. Raised in Downeast Maine (Cherryfield), he has been and continues to be a teacher of English, history and life in Maine. Sit back and enjoy his linguistics and relaxing cadence of the spoken word in the stories he tells of life and teaching in Kennebunk. Get new episodes delivered…More
May 7, 2021
1 hr 7 min
Lesa Kraft Angelos  CS3:  Community Strong, Character Strong, Children Strong
Kennebunk is known for Beaches and Tourists and great Schools. But what about less fortunate children. Yes, we have them too. And there is a group of people who are there to make a difference. Lesa Kraft Angelos currently works with others to give a helping hand to those in need. From sending kids to…More
Apr 18, 2021
30 min
Todd Shea – GM at Kennebunk Light and Power District
We have a great conversation from his getting kicked out of Catholic School to becoming the General Manager of Kennebunk Light and Power District. As I did, I think you will find Todd to be a thoughtful and very intelligent man well suited to keeping the lights on in Kennebunk. Get new episodes delivered directly…More
Apr 7, 2021
49 min
Ashley Winslow- Bank Manager
A self made business woman, managing a bank, raising a family and giving back to the community. We go though a lot things in this interview. It is a story of personal growth and how covid has changed consumer banking. In addition, how to raise your credit score and lessons to teach your children about…More
Mar 10, 2021
38 min
Michael Corleto – Blues Guitarist
Rock n Roll is alive and well in Kennebunk. A new generation of musicians with amazing talent are doing great things. At 17 he has played with some greats and has a plan for the future. We also have a few tid-bits of his skills playing songs by America, James Taylor and The Allman Brothers.…More
Mar 8, 2021
31 min
Mike Pardue Kennebunk Town Manager
A public servant from the get go. The thing that impressed me the most is his management style and philosophy. In this interview he gives a lot of credit to the people around him and talked about the balancing act of keeping Kennebunk moving forward without losing it’s charm. Get new episodes delivered directly to…More
Mar 3, 2021
54 min
Blake Baldwin of Video Creations and Kennebunk Selectman
Let’s just say this guy has been around the block. And by that I mean he has so much experience in how the world works with all of the things he has done. But that’s not the best part, his dedication to service to people and the community directs him in his day to day…More
Mar 1, 2021
59 min
Kingsley Gallup, Tourist and Town
This bundle of energy is known throughout Kennebunk as Kingsley Gallup. She has a heart of gold and a sharp mind that has put together a seacoast news paper called the “Tourist and Town” Get new episodes delivered directly to your inbox.More
Feb 25, 2021
38 min
Lisa Mills  a Lady of Note (Singer)
If you like the music scene in the Kennebunks you know this singer. But you may not know that she started as country girl and then moved to the big city. Our conversation takes us from humble beginnings to singing at the whited house. Hear all about it in this episode! Get new episodes delivered…More
Feb 24, 2021
36 min
Laura Dolce Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce
After Building a career and life in NYC, this New Yorker traded it all in for a new life in Maine. Leading a team that has rebuilt Kennebunks business community may not have been the plan, but it is the reason the Kennebunk Chamber of Commerce only has great things to come. Get new episodes…More
Feb 18, 2021
44 min