This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio show broadcasts live from Kennebunkport, Maine, a beautiful seaside town on the Atlantic Ocean and the Kennebunk River. Originally a shipbuilding community, this area was made famous by its connection to the Bush family (both former presidents have homes here). Kennebunkport has been a resort destination for more than 100 years, and the town looks very much the same—thanks to historic and environmental preservation efforts made by the locals. As a result, the area has remained true to its roots, and you can find plenty of fresh, local seafood and welcoming people.
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Tom Bradbury, Head of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, talks about what the Trust is doing to ensure that the history of the heritage of the Kennebunk area will be around for future generations to enjoy and tells us how Goat Island got its name.
Captain Bob Danzillo, Captain of the lobster boat Rugosa, tempts Peter with a sample boat trip itinerary and divulges the secret for the best lobster roll in town.
Mike Boyd, President of Boyd Group International, discusses flying with “emotional support animals” and why this might pose a problem for other passengers.
Joyce Butler, Kennebunk town historian and author of Kennebunkport: The Evolution of an American Town, talks about the history of the Kennebunks and gives Peter a pronunciation lesson (“there’s an E in that word”).
Lisa Mills, Kennebunk singer, speaks to Peter about her favorite parts of life in Kennebunk, and is joined by the Women of Note, a female acapella group, who perform live on the air.
Chief Jeffrey Rowe, Kennebunk Fire Chief, explains where you can always find the best chefs and encourages people to talk to his firefighters to find the best restaurants in the Kennebunk area.
Bruce Northam, Author of The Directions to Happiness: A 135-Country Quest for Life Lessons and Founder of americandetour.com, asks Peter the question: “What is your favorite place?” and then answers the question himself.
Captain Richard “Woody” Woodman, Captain of the Schooner Eleanor, explains how he built the ship and proves that traditional boat building techniques are still alive and well.
Stephen Spofford, Kennebunk Historian and Board Member of the Brick Store Museum, talks about the shipbuilding history in Kennebunk and explains what’s special about the Brick Store Museum.
Kirsten Camp, Executive Director of the Kennebunkport Historical Society, explains why the fall is her busiest time (it’s because of the “leaf peepers”) and tells Peter why coming to Kennebunkport is like stepping back 150 years in time.
Kristin Fuhrmann Simmons, Freelance Travel and Food Writer, talks about one of the most interesting local food topics—local produce—and tells Peter where to get the best lobster roll in town.
By Jessie Marek for PeterGreenberg.com
