Jason Stephen Walsh of Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, passed quietly on June 15, 2022, from injuries suffered after being struck by a car while he was walking on the Hana Highway. Jake as he was also known, was born Oct. 19, 1970, and grew up in Weston, Massachusetts, and Kennebunk, graduating from Kennebunk High School in […]
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Our Sustainable City – Resilience for Maine in the face of extreme weather events
In late September, Hurricane Fiona moved across Atlantic Canada, toppling trees, tearing down power poles and leaving many without power. As hurricane season winds down and winter storm season approaches Maine, what threat might the next extreme weather event pose to Maine? And what level of preparedness does Maine have for these events? James Wilson, […]
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Guest Column – Gimme some truth
I had been thinking about truth for a long time, and could never quite get the thoughts to come out right and fit together, as well formed and careful thoughts ought to do. I felt I had to apologize to George, who lives in the basement apartment next door, for misleading him. I never meant […]
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Letters to the Editor
Harvest Fair appreciates support To the editor, St. David’s Episcopal Church would like to sincerely thank its parish family and friends, along with the community for their generosity in support of this year’s annual Harvest Fair. The numerous donations of products, services, and gift cards from area boutiques, eateries, and specialty shops, along with the […]
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Community News – SMCC women’s soccer competes for national title
The Southern Maine Community College Seawolves women’s soccer team played Albany College of Pharmacy in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Championship Women’s Division II national championship game on Monday, Nov. 14. The college hosted a watch party in the dining hall on the South Portland campus. In the game, the soccer team attempted to […]
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Letters to the Editor
Work together for better future To the editor, My heartfelt thanks to all who made the Nov. 8 election a success. The South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and Scarborough clerks and Maine’s secretary of state have worked for months to enable voters to cast ballots safely and securely by mail, drop-off or in-person. As a candidate […]
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Business News – Town & Country announces ‘Better Neighbor’ grants
After being held virtually the past two years, nominees from the 25 nonprofits up for grants from Town & Country Federal Credit Union’s 2022 Better Neighbor Fund gathered in person for a reception on Nov. 9, at the credit union’s headquarters as this year’s recipients were announced. According to a Nov. 10 news release, Town […]
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A Window on the Past – Willard Square featured on historical society’s 2022 ornament
South Portland Historical Society is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 fundraiser ornament – Willard Square. This is the ninth in a series of historically-themed ornaments. With the inspiration and efforts of board member Chuck Igo, the South Portland Historical Society began this fundraiser in 2014 with the release of its Bug Light […]
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Community News – Scholarship will honor former school superintendent
A scholarship is being established in memory of Barbara R. Pillsbury, who initially served as a classroom teacher in the Kennebunk school system and ultimately became the first female superintendent of MSAD 71. The scholarship will be awarded to a member of the 2023 graduation class of Kennebunk High School. After graduating from Kennebunk High […]
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Obituary – Alice St. Michel
Alice M. St Michel, 98, formerly of Arundel, passed away on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at St. Andre’s Healthcare. A daughter of Phoebe Jalbert and Ernest Labbe, Alice was born on Sept. 4, 1924, in Biddeford. She was the oldest of 12 children and attended St. Andre’s School. In July of 1948, Alice married the […]
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