Kennebunk Free Library will host a poetry reading on Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. in the Walker Room. Local poets will read their works and poetry lovers will read some of their favorites written by others. Patrons are invited to listen and enjoy the wonder of words. Those interested in reading poetry, original or […]
Dan King
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write regarding recall To the editor, Regional School Unit 21 has been fortunate to attract high caliber and devoted school board members. In the absence of dereliction of duty (which has simply not existed in this case), there is just no reason we should have to resort to this type of divisive recall. We […]
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A Window on the Past – John E. Fisher and the Marine Hardware and Equipment Company
We’ve previously taken a look at the Portland Plush Mill Company, the business that first built the factory building in 1892 in western Ferry Village, where the RiverPlace Apartments are now located. We then looked at the John P. Lovell Company that took over the plant for its bicycle factory in 1895, then expanded the […]
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Letters to the Editor
I am an instructor at Southern Maine Community College, teaching preparatory English to native and non-native English speakers. One lesson is learning to write a letter to the editor, teaching how to write to persuade and also how to use your voice in your community. I hope you will read and enjoy these letters. – […]
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Obituary – Jane Hanisian
Jane Hanisian, an only child, was born at home in Elmhurst, New York, on June 21, 1922. She grew up in New York and lived in the New York and New Jersey area for more than 87 years. Jane met her husband, John, while attending Russell Sage College in Troy, New York. She worked as […]
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Obituary – Theodore Towne
Theodore Richmond Towne, 91 years, a resident of North Berwick, formerly of Kennebunk and Dexter, Maine, died Friday, March 18, 2022 at Pinnacle Health and Rehabilitation Center in North Berwick following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. Theodore was born in Biddeford on Sept. 1, 1930, a son of Richmond S. and Rachel […]
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Seashore Trolley Museum receives a second major gift
KENNEBUNKPORT – Seashore Trolley Museum is working on two major building projects on its 350-acre campus. The first new building was announced in January 2022; a building to house the Maine Central Model Railroad, that is currently located in Jonesport. Now, thanks to a $1 million anonymous donation, the museum’s oldest trolley storage building, the […]
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From Augusta – What Maine lawmakers are doing to rein in high energy rates
The sharp rise in energy prices has put a strain on household budgets. We have all felt it recently. I have heard from dozens of constituents, friends and family about how difficult the rising costs of oil, propane and electricity have made it for them to pay their bills. While we don’t have any silver […]
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Obituary – William Walker
William Samuel Walker, 62, of Kennebunk, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Feb. 24, 2022. He did not want to go. William is survived by his beloved ‘heartner’ Laura Butterworth, children Janara Alfano, Chiara Richardson and Sasha Johnson, his sisters Clara Walker Cummings and nephews Ernest Walker and Wayne Cummings, Shirley Walker and nephew Jalil […]
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Obituary – Rev. James King
The Rev. James M. King, 93, a lifelong resident of Kennebunk and much loved father and grandfather, entered his eternal home March 17, 2022, following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born Oct. 15, 1928, at the family farm in North Kennebunkport, the son of George Wilbur and Charlotte Kathleen Webb […]
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