Vernon E. Hanscom of Arundel passed away on April 21, 2022. Vern was born Sept. 2, 1937, the son of Earl and F. Vivian Hanscom, in Lower Village. He attended local schools and graduated in 1955. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served four years of duty. He was assigned to […]
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Guest Column – Post office conversations
A written ballot question that will be decided by Kennebunkport voters in June would permit the town to place internally lit signs on town-owned properties. Fred: Hey, Doug, have you heard about the Town wanting to put up electronic signs? Doug: Well no, but why? Fred: I don’t know. Doug: How much will they cost? […]
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Our Sustainable City – Moon talk
Last weekend I stayed up until midnight, fighting the urge my eyelids had to close to see a glimpse of the Super Flower Blood Moon lunar eclipse, an absurdly long title for a big, springtime red moon. I could not see the eclipse in the thick fog, only a dim red glow across the sky. […]
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Guest Column – Men are like this, women are like that
I read somewhere that men compartmentalize better than women. How they determine such things, I have no idea. But in plain speak, that means we guys are better at putting some things in boxes we want to open and putting other things in boxes we don’t want to open. It makes sense, I guess, when […]
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Letters to the Editor
Historical society appreciates community support To the editor, The Arundel Historical Society hosted a baked bean and pasta supper at the Seashore Trolley Museum on April 30. The turnout exceeded our expectations, and it was a very successful event for a variety of reasons, among them being the wonderful venue and a free trolley ride […]
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Community News – Portside Rotary begins ‘special items’ program
Kennebunk Portside Rotary Club has begun a monthly program for members to donate an item of the month to Community Outreach Services. Working with Community Outreach Services Executive Director Mark Jago, the club identifies an item of current need for the food pantry and members collect donations all month for delivery to COS. This month’s […]
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Letters to the Editor
Is there anybody out there? To the editor, So after having our homes revalued, during a period when out-of-staters were paying far above asking prices, last year and raising our real estate taxes an average of 30 percent (some lower, some much higher) the city wants to raise our taxes another 6 percent this year. […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – SoPo Seafood claims Golden Shovel Award
In its second winter season, Age Friendly South Portland’s Golden Shovel program was again successful in its objective of incentivizing Ocean Street businesses (between Mill Creek Park and Thomas Knight Park) to clear, sand, and ensure safe access to the walkways around their shops during inclement weather conditions. This season, we see the coveted Golden […]
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Obituary – Rodney Lavigne
Rodney D. Lavigne, 74 years, a resident of Springvale, died at his home on Friday, May 13, 2022, after a long illness. He was born in Sanford on June 2, 1947, the son of Noel J. and Dolores M. (Blanchette) Lavigne. Rodney graduated from Sanford High School in 1967 and served for two tours in […]
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