The Center for Grieving Children, a nonprofit organization that provides peer support services for grieving children, teens and families of Maine, announced a fundraising soiree on July 19 at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre to celebrate the start of its 35th anniversary year. The event will begin with a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m. […]
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Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk High School Quarter 4 Freshmen High Honors: Sasha Altschule, Max Andrews, Emilie Barter, James Bertus-Trudo, Addison Carbone, Quinn Chapman, Finneas Coldreck, Gabrielle D’Orso-Palmer, Isabella Donnery, Emily Dube, William Eagleson, Jacob Eon, Kelsey Ewing, Otto Fontaine, Anna Fox, Mekhi Gillard, Quinlen Gleason, Berk Glidden, Samuel Haley, Delaney Hanson, Eva Havey, Skylar Holder, Simone Houdlette, Camryn […]
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Obituary – Robert Pinkerton
Robert “Bob” H. Pinkerton, 89, of Kennebunk, passed away June 25, 2022. He was born April 9, 1933, in Sanford to John and Louise (Burk) Pinkerton. Bob married Judith Diehl on Aug. 8, 1959. He proudly served our country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following his training […]
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In the Know – Public works director retires after 25 years
Scarborough Public Works Director Mike Shaw retired this June after 25 years with the department. “Mike has been a trusted and invaluable member of my leadership team,” said Scarborough Town Manager Tom Hall. “His level of commitment to the town and its residents was unmatched and I always appreciated his positive outlook and can-do attitude. […]
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A Voice from the Past – Nancie Hackett Thompson
This week’s entry is from the diary of Nancie Hackett Thompson in spring 1869. Nancie was the third wife of Nathaniel Lord Thompson, who owned a large shipbuilding yard in Kennebunk. The loss of his previous two wives left Nathaniel with four young children prior to his marriage to Nancie in 1859. At the time […]
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Guest Column – Good parenting, or whatever
It’s not so complicated for the Mouse, he said, when I asked Nonney if he had any thoughts on parenting or whatever they might call it. He said, “We just keep telling them that they are wonderful, that we love them, and we hug and kiss them, and tell them to stay clean, don’t make […]
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Business News – Heart to Heart offers more than a ride
Kennebunk Savings donation bolsters transportation service.
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Letters to the Editor
Don’t mess with Maine To the editor, The news that Kennebunk’s special select board meeting – with only four of the seven select board members present – voted on June 7 to engage a Texas executive search firm, Strategic Government Resources, to hire a new town manager causes bells to ring in the ears of […]
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Community News – Library begins summer reading programs
It is once again time for the Summer Reading Program at the South Portland Public Library. Starting June 11, South Portland Public Library card holders of all ages can sign up to participate in summer reading. There will be separate children, teen, and adult reading programs, each with their own challenges and prizes. The program […]
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A Window on the Past – Summer in Maine Auction and Independence Day Classic Car Show
The Summer in Maine Auction, the auction featuring some of the best that Maine has to offer, will open for bidding on Saturday, June 25, at the South Portland Historical Society’s museum at Bug Light Park. Bids will be accepted every day until the auction closes on the […]