I’ve seen the good that career and technical education does for our kids as they prepare for the real world. In today’s rapidly changing job market, it’s more important than ever for Maine students to gain relevant and practical skills to prepare for their future careers. Career and technical eduction provides students with hands-on training […]
Dan King
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings donations reach $1.8 million in 2022
The Kennebunk Savings Community Promise annual giving program is looking back on the year in donations to local nonprofit organizations; in 2022, contributions totaled $1.8 million, with 362 groups receiving funds. According to a Feb. 15 news release, “The Community Promise is a source of pride for the mutually-owned bank and its employees.” “We see […]
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From Augusta – Strengthening tenant protections for Maine families
We are all familiar with Maine’s housing crisis. Our friends and family members may need to move to take a new job, because their family is growing or because their current housing is in such poor shape that it’s uncomfortable or unsafe. Regardless of the reason, they are not able to find housing. Often housing […]
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Obituary – Shirley Ferris
Shirley Gertrude Patch (Eaton) Ferris, born May 2, 1924, Worcester, Massachusetts, to Athelie and Frederick Patch, peacefully left this life at first light, Jan. 11, 2023, with her daughters by her side at Lincoln Home Assisted Living, Newcastle, Maine, where she enjoyed her final years with friends, much laughter, and a spectacular view of the […]
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Obituary – Conrad Berdeen
Conrad James Berdeen (Connie) passed away on Feb. 10, at home in Arundel at the age of 85. He was born on May 17, 1937, at 32 Grove St., Kennebunk, to Kenneth W. Berdeen and Eleanor (Furbish) Berdeen. Conrad lived his first 11 years on Grove and Park streets, where he enjoyed many happy childhood […]
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Community News – Habitat for Humanity purchases new building
In December of 2022, Habitat for Humanity York County purchased its own permanent home at 123 York St. in Kennebunk, just a stone’s throw from the facility it has rented for the past 10 years. According to the organization’s Feb. 10 news release, “The new building will help Habitat for Humanity grow its housing impact […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – The Pleasantdale A&P store and the genial Millard Emery
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, whose stores were more commonly known as A&P stores, was the retail giant of the early-1900s. Even more so than Walmart today, the A&P stores proliferated in almost every town across America. Because of their smaller size, it was easy to have A&P stores pop up in any […]
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Our Sustainable City – Calling all birders
A few weeks ago, we introduced you to BirdSafe Maine, a collaboration between Maine Audubon, the Portland Society for Architecture, and the University of Southern Maine to address bird-glass collisions across the state. Birds hold significance in our ecosystems by dispersing seeds and acting as pollinators, controlling bug, insect, and rodent populations, and helping to […]
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Drummer raises funds for wishes with Watkins Glen theme
Funky Bow Brewery will host Drumming up Wishes concert on Sunday, May 7.
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Community News – ShipRight wins South Portland Business of the Year award
SOUTH PORTLAND — The city of South Portland is presenting its business and economic development awards on Feb. 15. ShipRight has been selected for the coveted Business of the Year Award, presented to a company with 25 or more employees that has most improved and strengthened the local business community. “We are very grateful to […]
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