Katherine (Kate) Marie Fritzsche-Peterson died at the age of 34 on Nov. 10, 2022, at home in Brunswick from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Kate has been surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on March 18, 1988, in Portland, the third child of Paul Fritzsche and Anne Rodier. Kate grew […]
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Obituary – Helen Doheny
Helen Doheny, 93, of Kennebunk, formerly of Wells and Oakland, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, surrounded by love and family. She was born in Paterson, New Jersey, one of eight children of Marie (Kelly) and David Lancaster. Helen was an avid walker and could often be seen on Gooch’s Beach […]
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Obituary – Allan Burgess
Allan Wyman Burgess, 96, a longtime educator and resident of Kennebunk, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Huntington Common following a period of failing health. Allan was born just across the Route 1 bridge on the family farm in Arundel on March 16, 1926, the son of Arthur Fairfield Burgess and Elsie Naomi Wyman […]
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Our Sustainable City – Hot water heat pump price drop (and rebates)
As we descend into a frosty and frigid Maine winter, reliable hot water is a non-negotiable. This week, we are talking about heat pump water heaters: how they work, what they cost, recent price drops and available rebates. What are heat pump water heaters? Heat pump water heaters use ultra-efficient technology to pull heat from […]
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Letters to the Editor
Kennebunk’s Legion of Bloom To the editor, Last week, Kennebunk hosted a unique community event called Bouquet It Forward. Before the Main Street flower beds were cut back and winterized, six deputized volunteers harvested the last of Main Street’s remarkably abundant summer flowers. Flowers and grasses were sorted and organized behind the Waterhouse Center where […]
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Community News – Solar installation is community effort
A Habitat for Humanity home in Kennebunkport has received solar panels installed on their home-at no cost to the homeowners, thanks to the a team of individuals, businesses, and community organizations. “Habitat’s work to bring safe, efficient, and affordable homes to our area is always a collaborative, community-building effort,” said Amy Nucci, executive director at […]
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A Window on the Past – Sunday Chat series at the museum; come talk with local authors
South Portland Historical Society invites you to come to its Cushing’s Point Museum on Sundays to visit with some interesting local authors. These will be drop-in events, so you can stop in to visit with the author at any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Books are available for purchase in the museum gift […]
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Guest Column – The (Color) Theory of Everything
This year the fall foliage was especially beautiful. It’s always a delight, but some years it’s better than others, for reasons I never quite understand. Rainfall, sunlight, temperature? Who knows? But it was damn good this time around, a spectacular display and a showcase for my favorite colors. Orange is my most favorite color, with […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Heating assistance and other thoughts
When spring began, I felt euphoric watching the days get longer and leaves become full and flowers bloom. I could feel that summer would be endless. Yet, now winter is coming very soon and I watch the very busy squirrels. Like other Maine creatures, we get ready, too. We may worry whether we will have […]
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Community News – Inn by the Sea appoints executive chef
Inn by the Sea announced the appointment of David Brown as executive chef. According an Oct. 28 news release, Brown, who served as executive sous chef at the inn for two years, “will now step up to lead a familiar and well-seasoned crew.” “The chef will develop and execute regionally sourced menus for Sea Glass, […]
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