This summer I will turn 70. A fairly ripe old age. But I should have died when I was 3. I’m alive today because a dog – our family pet – saved my life. His name was Hondo, and he was a mixed breed of collie and German shepherd. And he was my constant companion […]
Dan King
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Our Sustainable City – Sustainability Staff Spotlight: Steve Genovese
Last week, we introduced you to Susan Parmelee, our sustainability program manager who started back in October. This week, the spotlight is on Steve Genovese, our new Greater Portland Council of Governments Resilience Corps fellow. Steve started in our office in October, focusing on outreach and communications and assisting in a range of office programming. […]
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A Window on the Past – Malaga Island
Part 2 We continue where we left off last week with our story about Malaga Island and some of its connections to South Portland. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a false science known as “eugenics” was gaining popularity. Eugenics theorized that people of different races had inherent genetic traits, such as intelligence. […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Winter assistance is available
Age Friendly South Portland, in partnership with the South Portland Public Works Department, is once again providing its Sand Buckets for Seniors program this coming winter season. Like last season’s successful program that served more 250 residents throughout the city, seniors and individuals with mobility issues can reach out to public works to receive a […]
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Community News – South Portland Public Library to host ‘Phasers on Stun!’ author
Interested in learning more about Star Trek and its enduring place in pop culture? Join South Portland Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. when it hosts Ryan Britt, author of the new book, “Phasers on Stun!” “Phasers on Stun!” charts a course though Star Trek history, illuminating the larger meaning of the […]
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Community News – Kennebunkport Conservation Trust to host fisheries discussion
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association will host a presentation about local fisheries on Dec. 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The session, titled Getting to Know Our Town’s Waterfront, will explore the different aspects of Kennebunkport’s waterfront. It will be a conversational event designed to foster communications […]
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Seashore Trolley Museum offers Christmas Prelude festivities
Seashore Trolley Museum invites patrons to take an adventure to Kennebunkport this holiday season for Christmas Prelude trolley rides. Operating Friday-Sunday Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11, visitors will be treated to a wintry ride on the museum’s heritage railway aboard heated trolleys decked out in live holiday greens and lights. Back at the Visitors Center, […]
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From Augusta – Giving thanks and giving back this holiday season
It’s wintertime in Maine, which means the holiday season is about to be in full swing. Like many of you, I use this time of year to reflect on all I have to be thankful for. As always, I am thankful for my amazing family, my wife, my daughters and their families, which continue to […]
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Guest Column – Three approaches to telephone survey defense
There are a number of ways to ignore, disarm or reject unwanted telephone calls from folks you never heard of who want your opinion or your money, such as turning the ringer off or just hanging up. But that really doesn’t slow down the onslaught of nuisance calls. I suggest standing up to it firmly […]
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Obituary – Edward Flynn
Edward T. Flynn, of Kennebunk, best known as Ed, passed away on Nov. 17, 2022, at Huntington Common, after a prolonged illness. Ed was born Sept. 14, 1941 in Augusta, Maine, graduated from Cony High School (Augusta) and from the University of Maine, Orono, with a BS and M.Ed in education. Upon graduation, he entered […]
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