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Friday, September 25, 2015
Volume 11 • Issue No. 39
Rebuilding Kearsarge House Offers Opportunities at York Beach By Joyce Amend, Staff Writer YORK BEACH – A wonderful, historic building will soon become new again at York Beach! The existing Kearsarge House is about to undergo a complete metamorphosis, transforming into a beautiful new structure that will retain the integrity and flavor of the original building. The York Beach Residence Club (YBRC) will be built on the site that is currently the Kearsarge Building overlooking Short Sands Beach. YBRC will provide luxury condominiums in a hotel atmosphere, centrally located and within steps of the
Architectural rendering of the new Kearsarge House soon to be built in York.
beach. Ownership at YBRC will provide a complete club and resort experience with an indoor pool, private rooftop terrace with hot tub and bar, fitness room, restaurant and
lounge, front desk, concierge, valet and bell services. After acquiring the Kearsarge House and a nearby parking lot, the new owners, Elaine and Michael Morgillo
had planned to do a major rehab on the building - but qualified engineers tossed those plans aside after a detailed and thorough structural analysis of the building. Their recommendation, in addition to the recommendations of a number of builders was that the building was ‘too far gone’ to be saved. The Morgillos then put a plan into action that would take down the aging structure and replace it with a new one that would respect the history of the original building and retain the familiar flavor of the Kearsage House. “My husband and I are residents of York Beach and
we were concerned about what would happen to the building. It’s the centerpiece of the beach and it needed to have owners who would devote the time and resources necessary and the care to be sure that the building would be an asset for the future; something everyone would be proud of.� stated Elaine Morgillo. The new structure will continue with retail businesses occupying the lower level. The plan allows the retail spaces to be divided into smaller segments, allowing for more variety for local patrons to enjoy. See REBUILD page 10...
Dam Removal Opens Brook Habitat to Migratory Fish WELLS – On September 18, a small dam was removed from Goff Mill Brook in Arundel near where it flows into the Kennebunk River estuary. The removal reconnects seven miles of stream habitat to the estuary, benefiting brook trout, other migratory and freshwater fish,
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and the watershed’s ecology. The project was coordinated by the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, working in full partnership with the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited under TU’s national Embrace-a-Stream grant program. “Goff Mill Brook is now connected to the Gulf of Maine for the first time in at least 60 years,� said Wells Reserve project manager Jake Aman. “We expect many fish and wildlife species to benefit from this
restoration, including commercially important fish like American eel and river her-
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Colorful History of Mt. A Presented at Supper YORK Ron Nowell, local historian, will present on the colorful history of York's highest peak, Mt. Agamenticus. He will share his knowledge on the changing face of the mountain, including some old photographs of the beloved, bald summit. The event, which also includes supper will be held on Wednesday, September 30 at 6 p.m. at the Parsons Center and Jefferds Tavern, 3 Lindsay Road, York. Nowell’s talk is presented in conjunction with Mount Agamenticus: A Group Exhi-
bition currently showing at the George Marshall Store Gallery. The exhibit showcases contemporary artwork by artists who drew inspiration from the beauty of Mt. Agamenticus and its people. Branching our from the usual soup entrĂŠe, those in attendance will be feasting on baked beans and hot dogs. The beans are donated by Mary Andrews former Selectman and State Rep. and State Senator, and proprietor, Mary's Jams and Jellies and hot dogs! Hearth-cooked hot dogs are
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ring.� The small dam had been built to create a swimming hole
in an era before the negative environmental consequences of such structures were appreciated. Over the years, the pool had fallen into disuse and the dam into disrepair. While current environmental regulations would not allow a similar structure to be built, Maine has no program to identify and fund the removal of its many legacy dams. Sebago TU President David Miller said, “This is
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the courtesy of Flo’s Hot Dogs. $15/$12 members; includes
supper. For more information and tickets: 207-363-1756.
WWII Army Barracks pictured at the summit of Mt. Agamenticus
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