Boat-launch sticker shock To the editor, I am a full-time Maine resident. I am a retired, senior citizen living in Biddeford. I have a small boat and I look forward to doing a bit of mackerel fishing in the summer months. The last few years I have always purchased a non-resident sticker to use the […]
Dan King
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Candidate will care for all students To the editor, Our community will choose its next RSU 21 School Board members on June 13. For me, the one clear choice for Kennebunkport is Susan Holleran. Susan moved here with her two daughters largely due to the excellent reputation our schools enjoy. But Susan is no stranger. […]
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Class of 2023 encouraged to ‘build a better world’
Kennebunk High School social studies teacher Greg Smith was the guest speaker for Sunday’s Kennebunk High School commencement ceremony. He has taught at Kennebunk High School since 2018 and this school year marked his 11th year in education. Here are Smith’s remarks to the class of 2023: Thank you Dr. Cooper, Mr. Sirois, families, and […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Elinor S. Moody’s Healtharium and the Dyer and Small florists on Evans Street
We’ve written previously about the grand home that Henry Nutter built on Evans Street. The home would later take on the address of 93 Evans St. There were no side streets back then, but the home was located on what now would be the corner of Evans Street and Romano Road. Let’s take a look […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
School budget hikes not the answer To the editor, June 13 will be voting day for the school budget. The school department is asking for about a 9 percent hike in its budget. That means higher property taxes. South Portland High School used to be one of the best high schools in the state, but […]
Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know – Town nears completion of financial audit
Many people wonder, ‘What is an audit and why does the town need one?’ The short answer is the town charter and state statutes require an annual financial audit. The annual audit is conducted by an independent firm of certified public accountants appointed by the town council. The goal of each audit is to receive […]
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Seashore Trolley Museum plans Pride celebration
$3 from every admission ticket sold on Saturday will be donated to OUT Maine.
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – York County Republican meeting set for June 14
The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, June 14, Flag Day, at Alfred Town Hall. The town hall is located at 16 Saco Road. Those attending are encouraged to bring an American flag (or one will be supplied) and meet up at town hall to join a flag wave 5:30-6:30 p.m. Doors open at […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – Sustainability in the arts
Art is historically and culturally significant to our ever-changing society. Organizations like the Portland Museum of Art and South Portland’s Public Arts Committee stand to preserve and share art for future generations to understand and learn from. While not a new concept in the arts, sustainability in systems from energy efficiency and climate control to […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Southern Maine Weeklies
Saco resident looking for help scouting solution to local teen homelessness
By Tammy Wells SACO – Each night, there are young people in Saco sleeping in circumstances that are unstable. While they might have a place to lay their head, that place may be temporary. Some teens may be coach surfing,” staying with friends. Some families may be living in a camper on the property of […]