Election letters To the editor, I am a resident and taxpayer of Kennebunk. On Nov. 8, the town will be voting on a bunch of important things as we do in every election. One very important thing that we will be voting for specifically is Question B. A yes vote will change the current retirement […]
Dan King
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Community News – Town seeks Tibbetts Plaza tree
The town of Kennebunk is looking for a donation of a Christmas tree to celebrate the holiday season. The ideal tree will be 30 to 40 feet in height and full all the way around. The tree should also be easily accessible for transportation to Tibbetts Plaza. For more information, email Linda Johnson at ljohnson@kennebunkmaine.us […]
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, Dick Matthews and Natalie West are the two candidates running for city council who have worked for years to improve our community. Both candidates listen to all voices and care about all citizens. Dick has shown his commitment to improving schools and providing resources that serve a diverse school population. […]
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Obituary – Valerio Mongillo
Valerio P. Mongillo Jr., age 71, died on Oct. 24, 2022, in Kennebunk, due to complications from kidney disease. In addition to his wife of 40 years, Debra Mongillo, he is survived by his sister Marie Fournier of Cheshire, Connecticut, her son Jonathan of Naugatuck, Connecticut, stepson, Scott Bristol, of Danvers, Massachusetts, two granddaughters, and […]
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Obituary – Connie Perkins
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Connie Dart Perkins. She passed at home Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, surrounded by her family as was her wish. Connie was born Aug. 14, 1933, to Dorothy (Goodrich) Dart and Arnold Dart on Pleasant Street in Springvale. She attended Sanford High School […]
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Guest Column – New year, new and improved resources for teachers
Part two of two Students can’t succeed unless their teachers are well prepared and well supplied with the tools, processes and systems they need to lay a groundwork for educational achievement. According to Dr. Terri Cooper, RSU 21 superintendent, those are critical investments. “Successful teachers yield successful students,” said Dr. Cooper. “By providing our educators […]
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Our Sustainable City – Easing eco-anxiety through community climate action
In the spirit of Halloween, the Sustainability Office wants to talk about something we find particularly spooky: eco-anxiety. Eco-anxiety, or climate anxiety, is the distress, anger and other negative emotions that arise in response to the impacts of climate change. This manifests in many different ways, such as being fearful of severe weather events or […]
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, As a Republican state legislator, I was on the Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee when I first met Sheriff King several years ago. I have discussed legislation with him and more than once, asked for his input. I witnessed him provide testimony for and against legislation. His testimony was […]
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A Window on the Past – Cape Lumber Company and the Diamond Match Company
The land on the east side of Ocean Street, between A and B streets, was once home to the master shipbuilder Thomas Knight’s shipyard and homestead in the 1800s. When the U.S. entered World War I, the vacant property was purchased by Count Rafailovich, who started the United States Shipbuilding Corp. and built a shipyard […]
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Letters to the Editor
To the editor, After watching the South Portland city council candidates forum hosted by the League of Women Voters, I feel confident in casting my vote for Natalie West as one of our at-large South Portland city councilors. Natalie displayed equanimity and thoughtfulness in her demeanor and in her responses. Natalie has been active in […]
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