The King's Port Inn is wishing everybody a happy spring season! We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and getting out to enjoy some activities. There is a famous road race this month and we wanted to bring it to your attention. It's called the Presidential Seaside Duathlon, and it attracts hundreds of runners to Kennebunkport from all over New England.
The Presidential Seaside Duatholon is a beautiful race taking place in the seaside community of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The race begins with a 5K run, followed by a 16-mile bike ride along the beach and President's Bush's Walker's Point estate. The race finishes with a 5K run on a smoothly groomed trail. It takes place on Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. The starting location is Sea Road School, in Kennebunk, Maine. The cost is $60.00 per person for the solo duathlon, and $75.00 per team for the relay team duathlon. To participate in the 5K road race only, the cost is $35.00 per person. If you're already a member of USAT, then the 5K race is only $20.00 per person. For more information, please contact Susan Pope at 207-467-3014.
The King's Port Inn does have availability for this weekend. We have premium queen rooms for only $99.00 per night. We also have King Jacuzzi Suites starting at $129.00. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. We would love to see you this weekend.
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Thursday, April 27, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
The Science of Spring!
The King's Port Inn is hoping everybody is enjoying the spring season! The winter is behind us, and we are looking forward to summertime! April is such a wonderful month. There is a science behind the change of seasons, where the earth becomes closer to the sun, and we wanted to share the interesting science behind spring. We hope you enjoy these scientific tidbits:
Astronomically spring arrives when the sun reaches a certain height over the equator at noon each year. This is typically what most folks celebrate and those in the media herald as spring's arrival.
When spring arrived, on March 20th, both the vernal and autumnal equinoxes of the sun were directly overhead at noon at some place along the equator of our planet. This year, that occurred on March 20th. If you were standing in central Africa and looked up at noon, the sun would be directly above your head forming a 90-degree angle with the ground.
The highest point the sun will reach in Portland, Maine will be about 46 degrees above the horizon. This angle will continue to increase until the first day of summer when it's about 70 degrees. From then on, it falls reaching a minimum of 23 degrees as winter begins. Other places on the planet have different maximum heights. There's always somewhere where the sun is directly overhead, but it only occurs exactly at the equator on the equinox.
Down in the south pole this week the sun will go from being above the horizon all the time to being just below. As the days progress, it will become progressively darker until it's pitch black for many months. The opposite is occuring at the North Pole.
In a world which many of us are overextended and stressed, the fact that the planet is spinning around a tilted axis at over 1,000 mph can be lost. As spring arrives today, take a moment to ponder the changes occurring, how the increase in light and strength of the sun will soon be melting all the snow, warming the Earth and bringing about that magical and dramatic metamorphosis to our landscape known as spring.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the end of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites for only $119.00 a night. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
Happy Spring!
The King's Port Inn
Astronomically spring arrives when the sun reaches a certain height over the equator at noon each year. This is typically what most folks celebrate and those in the media herald as spring's arrival.
When spring arrived, on March 20th, both the vernal and autumnal equinoxes of the sun were directly overhead at noon at some place along the equator of our planet. This year, that occurred on March 20th. If you were standing in central Africa and looked up at noon, the sun would be directly above your head forming a 90-degree angle with the ground.
The highest point the sun will reach in Portland, Maine will be about 46 degrees above the horizon. This angle will continue to increase until the first day of summer when it's about 70 degrees. From then on, it falls reaching a minimum of 23 degrees as winter begins. Other places on the planet have different maximum heights. There's always somewhere where the sun is directly overhead, but it only occurs exactly at the equator on the equinox.
Down in the south pole this week the sun will go from being above the horizon all the time to being just below. As the days progress, it will become progressively darker until it's pitch black for many months. The opposite is occuring at the North Pole.
In a world which many of us are overextended and stressed, the fact that the planet is spinning around a tilted axis at over 1,000 mph can be lost. As spring arrives today, take a moment to ponder the changes occurring, how the increase in light and strength of the sun will soon be melting all the snow, warming the Earth and bringing about that magical and dramatic metamorphosis to our landscape known as spring.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the end of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites for only $119.00 a night. Each room includes free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
Happy Spring!
The King's Port Inn
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Local Events
The King's Port Inn is hoping everybody is enjoying the Spring season! The weather is warmer, the days are brighter and there is a newness in the air. This is a great time of year where we come out from the long winter and do more activities outside. Summer is just around the corner and there's lots to look forward to. We wanted to share with you some local events taking place this month:
1. Presidential Seaside Duathlon. On Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, the Kennebunk Rotary is hosting it's 25th annual Presidential Road Race. It's a beautiful race taking place in the seaside towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The race begins with a 5K run, followed by a 16-mile bike ride along the beach and President Bush's Walker's Point estate, then finishes with a 5K run, on a smoothly groomed trail. The cost is $60 per person. For more information, contact Susan Pope at 207-985-0050.
2. Spring Fling with Music by Fog Ave. Please join the fun on Friday, April 28th, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. at the Atlantic Hall, in Cape Porpoise, Maine. This event is a fundraiser for the new Mother's Wing at the Library. There will be a bar and light refreshments available. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, please contact the Library at 207-967-2778.
3. Puppy Training Class. There will be a Puppy Training Class on Tuesday, April 18th, from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. This is a four week class, every Tuesday evening. You will learn to train your pet using the lure and reward system to shape positive behavior. The class is for puppies up to 6 months old. For more information, contact Coastal K9's e-mail at: info@coastalk9consulting.com.
4. Brunch for Dinner at Federal Jack's. Federal Jack's is hosting a special Brunch for Dinner, on Thursday, April 20th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Hop in your PJ's and head down to Federal Jacks for their brunch buffet for dinner! This includes all the same great amenities as Sunday morning brunch, but this time you get to come in your favorite pajamas! We will give you 25% off if you come in your jammies! For more information, contact Federal Jack's Pub at 207-967-4322.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89 a night. We also have Jacuzzi Suites starting at only $119 a night. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. We are in a great location; only 2 blocks from the center of town. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
The King's Port Inn
1. Presidential Seaside Duathlon. On Saturday, April 29, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, the Kennebunk Rotary is hosting it's 25th annual Presidential Road Race. It's a beautiful race taking place in the seaside towns of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The race begins with a 5K run, followed by a 16-mile bike ride along the beach and President Bush's Walker's Point estate, then finishes with a 5K run, on a smoothly groomed trail. The cost is $60 per person. For more information, contact Susan Pope at 207-985-0050.
2. Spring Fling with Music by Fog Ave. Please join the fun on Friday, April 28th, from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. at the Atlantic Hall, in Cape Porpoise, Maine. This event is a fundraiser for the new Mother's Wing at the Library. There will be a bar and light refreshments available. Tickets are $20 per person. For more information, please contact the Library at 207-967-2778.
3. Puppy Training Class. There will be a Puppy Training Class on Tuesday, April 18th, from 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm. This is a four week class, every Tuesday evening. You will learn to train your pet using the lure and reward system to shape positive behavior. The class is for puppies up to 6 months old. For more information, contact Coastal K9's e-mail at: info@coastalk9consulting.com.
4. Brunch for Dinner at Federal Jack's. Federal Jack's is hosting a special Brunch for Dinner, on Thursday, April 20th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Hop in your PJ's and head down to Federal Jacks for their brunch buffet for dinner! This includes all the same great amenities as Sunday morning brunch, but this time you get to come in your favorite pajamas! We will give you 25% off if you come in your jammies! For more information, contact Federal Jack's Pub at 207-967-4322.
The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89 a night. We also have Jacuzzi Suites starting at only $119 a night. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. We are in a great location; only 2 blocks from the center of town. To make a reservation, please call 1-800-286-5767. We would be happy to hear from you.
The King's Port Inn
Thursday, April 6, 2017
April Fun Facts!
The King's Port Inn is wishing everybody a happy April! The spring season is finally here, and winter is coming to an end. April represents a new beginning, a new start, and better weather! April's name is derived from the Latin word Apenre which means "to open", referring to the season where trees and flowers begin to blossom(open). Also, April's name comes from the Roman goddess of love, Aphrilis, and her equivalent Greek goddess name Aphrodite.
The King's Port Inn would like to present some fun facts about the month of April:
1. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed near what is now called St. Augustine, Florida and declared the land for Spain.
2. In 1860, The Pony Express mail, travelling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously left St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. They used horses, not ponies.
3. In 1882, the famous train robber, Jesse James, was betrayed and shot by his friend Robert Ford for the reward money of $5000. Ford received only $500 and was later arrested himself.
4. In 1917, the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette Rankin, takes her seat as a representative from Montana.
5. In 1953, TV Guide debuted.
6. In 1956, Elvis Presley sang "Heartbreak Hotel" on the Milton Berle Show, with an estimated %25 of the U.S. population viewing.
7. In 1973, the first portable cell phone was placed in N.Y.C.
8. In 1994, the 24-hour movie channel Turner Classic Movies made its debut.
9. In 2003, The Human Genome Project was completed with %99 of the human genome sequenced to an accuracy of 99.99%.
10. In 2011, Game of Thrones premiered on HBO.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts. The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites starting at $119.00 a night. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. We are located just minutes from downtown Kennebunkport. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767.
The King's Port Inn
The King's Port Inn would like to present some fun facts about the month of April:
1. In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon landed near what is now called St. Augustine, Florida and declared the land for Spain.
2. In 1860, The Pony Express mail, travelling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously left St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, California. They used horses, not ponies.
3. In 1882, the famous train robber, Jesse James, was betrayed and shot by his friend Robert Ford for the reward money of $5000. Ford received only $500 and was later arrested himself.
4. In 1917, the first woman ever elected to the U.S. Congress, Jeannette Rankin, takes her seat as a representative from Montana.
5. In 1953, TV Guide debuted.
6. In 1956, Elvis Presley sang "Heartbreak Hotel" on the Milton Berle Show, with an estimated %25 of the U.S. population viewing.
7. In 1973, the first portable cell phone was placed in N.Y.C.
8. In 1994, the 24-hour movie channel Turner Classic Movies made its debut.
9. In 2003, The Human Genome Project was completed with %99 of the human genome sequenced to an accuracy of 99.99%.
10. In 2011, Game of Thrones premiered on HBO.
We hope you enjoyed these fun facts. The King's Port Inn has availability for the month of April. We have premium king rooms for only $89.00 a night. We also have Jacuzzi suites starting at $119.00 a night. Each room includes a free continental breakfast, free wi fi, and free parking. We are located just minutes from downtown Kennebunkport. To make a reservation, please call us at 1-800-286-5767.
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