Eleanor Laude, (née Mesick) of Kennebunk, passed away at the age of 92 on March 3, 2023. She was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, to Eugene and Johanna (Rais) Mesick, one of six children. She graduated from Westfield High School and attended Westfield State University. At 17, she met Alfred Laude, the charming and handsome star […]
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Posted inScarborough Leader, Southern Maine Weeklies
In the Know – Property tax relief for Scarborough residents
The town of Scarborough provides a measure of property tax relief through different programs to qualified individuals; most programs are administered through the state, while others are applied at the local level. Explore the Assessing Department section of the town of Scarborough website, www.scarboroughmaine.org. Use the Tax Relief page to learn more about these tax […]
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Letters to the Editor
‘Dogs for Dunes’ support appreciated To the editor, The South Portland Dog Owners Group wants to express its appreciation to all who participated in our recent “Dogs for Dunes” fundraiser to support the city’s efforts to restore the dunes at Willard Beach. Dog owners (and others) stepped up by baking and purchasing homemade Valentine dog […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Fort Williams fireworks display rescheduled for March 11
The annual Light Up The Sky Fireworks Show has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth. Parking begins at 4:45 p.m. The event is held as a kickoff to SpringFest 2023 hosted by South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary. It is the second annual fireworks display presented by the club. […]
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From Augusta – It’s time to say no to sexual violence
It’s been 21 years since the Boston Globe alerted the nation to the extent of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in Boston. That article was only the beginning of the revelations about the Catholic Church globally. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to child sexual […]
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Community News – Kiwanis meeting features A Family for ME recruiter
The Scarborough Kiwanis Club announced that its lunchtime speaker for Friday, March 10, will be Stephanie Eklund, recruiter specialist for A Family for ME. A Family for ME works to raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families for Maine children. Scarborough Kiwanis meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Our Sustainable City – The rise of the e-bike
“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” – John F. Kennedy I have the most intimate memories of soaring down a neighborhood hill on my blue, childhood bike. I was a fearless kid who took frequent, unplanned trips to the emergency room, and although I had a deep love for that bike, […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Change can be tasteful To the editor, The front-page photo “Ville rouge” on the Feb. 10 edition of the Kennebunk Post made me cringe. I absolutely hate that light-up sign “LOVE KPT” mounted on the back deck of The Boat House Waterfront Hotel and Restaurant. Visitors passing through may think it was there for the […]
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Community News – RSU 21 schedules virtual pre-kindergarten open house
An opportunity to learn about RSU 21’s high pre-kindergarten program at a virtual open house has been scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. Pre-K is free to residents in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel for children who turn 4 years old before Oct. 15. According to a March 2 news release, Pre-K […]
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A Window on the Past – Charles and Thomas Phinney and their ice businesses
As we were researching the Lamport family recently, my friend Jackie Dunham came across some great news articles related to Charles and Thomas Phinney and their ice cutting operations on the west side of South Portland. Our historical society does not have any photographs of the Phinney ice houses, unfortunately, but I hope that this […]
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