History
The Dummy Railroad: A Smart Idea
By Stan Quinlan — The story of the 3.24-mile rail line that ran from Old Orchard Beach to Camp Ellis, bringing summer visitors to Maine's coast from 1880 to 1923.
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KINNEY SHORES · SACO, MAINE
About Kinney Shores
Our neighborhood's story — from its early days as a summer retreat to the vibrant coastal community it is today.
Neighborhood History
Stories from the Shore
From the Dummy Railroad that once carried summer visitors from Portland to the families who have shaped this community for generations, Kinney Shores has a rich and living history worth preserving.
In Memoriam
Remembering Our Neighbors
We honor the memory of those who loved Kinney Shores and helped make it the community it is. Their stories live on in these pages.
In Memoriam
André Bérard
André Bérard passed away in March and was married to Grace Powell Bérard for over 60 years. André first traveled to Maine with Grace and her family in 1956, renting a small cottage at the corner of Shore and Seaside.
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