We are known as Yankees, our state prides itself on being hard workers and able to survive hard times. In Maine, English and French. Most students attend public school from Kindergarten to the 12th grade. The schools in Maine, for the most part, are very old and need many repairs, despite these problems, they have very dedicated staff and supportive communities working together to provide an excellent education. The school year is 180 days from September to June.
Some students go on to college.
In Kennebunkport, there are a few condominiums and apartment buildings but most families live in single family homes. Many homes were built in the the 1700's, but there are also very modern homes and traditional New England type homes made mostly of wood. Maine is famous for seafood, lobster, clams, fish, and clam chowders, there are also potato chowders, baked beans and many other good foods. They will probably be glad to be home in their own kitchen, cooking some of their favorite foods that come from their farm. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, St. Valentine's Day, President's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and religious holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, Yom Kippur and Passover.