Gunshots remain concern in Kâ€™port

On my bike ride recently, I heard target practice on the street where I live. Even more disturbing, there were gunshots (not target practice) very near my backyard.

I live in the area between the Whitten Hill Road, the Guinea Road, and the Goose Rocks Road in Kennebunkport and my land is posted. Yet, anytime during the year I might hear gunshots, target practice, the cry of an injured animal or a story about baiting animals and the use of bows and arrows. This past winter, there were poachers on my land. I called the Kennebunkport Police, who responded to that situation effectively.

I realize that land is posted along the Guinea Road, going toward Goose Rocks Road and I was relieved to see that. However, I continue to hear gunshots from that area. My property is not too far beyond the Guinea Road and the mere thought of wildlife being disturbed, injured or killed will now haunt me at all times again this year.

I have post traumatic stress Syndrome and gunshots terrify me.

The development of land not far from where I live is also overwhelmingly sad.

I am highly sensitive to many things, especially any type of harm done to animals, nature, wildlife and their habitat. I know that others in the neighborhood are upset by this as well.

I would like to pass on a plea to other neighbors in this area to please post and protect your beautiful property from trespassing, hunting, trapping and development as well. Disturbing natural habitat and animals upsets neighbors who may be highly sensitive to violence of any kind. The neighborhood is already being changed forever due to development. Where have all those animals, small and large, gone? Have they been killed or driven away? What about the beautiful low lands and wildlife there?

Everyone, please respect this request for assistance during these upcoming months and future years.

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