Kennebunk Land Trust recently announced its 2023 Nature Walk schedule. The land trust invites participants to learn about nature and get outside. The first Saturday of each month, Kennebunk Land Trust will host a nature walk on a different preserve following a different theme. Patrons can visit a local preserve and enjoy nature in all […]
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Guest Column – Talking back to the television
I talk back to the television mostly in self-defense, and that’s because the advertisements are so powerful and well done, or badly done, that it’s hard to resist them over a long period of time. They say, that if you say something over and over enough times and with conviction, you are inclined to believe […]
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Community News – Public Invited to South Portland Land Trust annual meeting
South Portland Land Trust members and members of the public are invited to attend the organization’s in-person annual meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Lincoln & Main Electric Bike Cafe and Wine located at 93 Main St. in South Portland. The annual meeting is an opportunity for […]
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Obituary – Rhoda Frederick
On Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, Rhoda Frederick, 88, passed away gracefully in her sleep with family by her side. Born Nov. 16, 1934, to Norman and Jessica Wood in Belfast, Maine, Rhoda graduated from Crosby High and University of Maine at Orono. She received a bachelor’s degree in home economics and education at Orono, and […]
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Obituary – Richard Heikkinen
Richard “Dick” Heikkinen, 79 years, resident of Kennebunk, adoring husband, loving father of four, grandfather of 11, and well-known educator, athletic director, and wrestling referee official, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. God broke the mold when “Dicky,” as he was affectionately called growing up, was born, on Nov. […]
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A Window on the Past – West Indies trade is subject of historical society lecture
“Regardless of what was to be a Maine boy’s occupation or profession, an indispensable part of his upbringing was a voyage or two in the West India trade. In the days when the privateers of France and England, not to mention the piratical craft swarming the Caribbean, might be sighted at any time in almost […]
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Our Sustainable City – Building coastal resilience in South Portland
With increased storm activity and flooding from climate change, the resilience of South Portland’s coastline has never been more challenged. Last week, we introduced Climate Ready Casco Bay, a coastal resilience project happening in our region. An important part of building this coastal resilience is educating community members about future climate risks, so this week, […]
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Obituary – Robert Cole, Jr.
Tapping his toes to the final beats, Robert Lee Cole, Jr., 81, of Kennebunk died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at his residence in Summer Commons in Sanford after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bob was born in Harford, Pennsylvania, on May 28, 1941, the son of Robert, Sr. and Christine (Grinnell) Cole. He […]
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Obituary – Anna Doucette
Anna Hebert Dumas Doucette, 101, passed peacefully in her sleep, Christmas Eve day, 2022. She was born in Fort Kent, the daughter of Hubald Hebert and Delima (Clavette) Hebert. Her childhood was spent on a potato farm. Anna graduated from Fort Kent Community High School and then attended Madawaska Training School in Fort Kent and […]
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Obituary – James Fitzgerald, Jr.
James “Jim” Fitzgerald, Jr. passed away on Dec. 28, 2022, at Southern Maine Health Care with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 17, 1945, in Baltimore, son of James, Sr. and Virginia May Vince. Jim spent his first few years in Maryland, then moved with his family to Wildwood Crest, New […]
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