Robert E. Towne, 74, a lifelong resident of Kennebunk, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, after spending a lovely evening with his brother and sister-in-law at their residence. Bob, to all who knew him, was born Jan. 22,1947, in Saco, the son of Frederick W. and Margaret S. (MacDonald) Towne Sr., and is […]
Dan King
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Age Friendly South Portland – Tax exemptions and relief available
The city of South Portland and the state of Maine offer a number of tax relief and tax exemption programs. We would like to ensure our residents are taking advantage of these programs and help you understand how to access them. One of the programs offered by the state is the Property Tax Fairness Credit, […]
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Letters to the Editor
Be aware of ecological inter-connectedness To the editor, It looks like the battle to preserve wildlife in Kennebunk is underway once again. Walsh Engineering is proposing a housing development called The Mooring at the former Rest Area on Route 1 south. This is the site of Significant Vernal Pool No. 539, a dual-pool noted by […]
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A Window on the Past – Frank W. Richardson, father and son grocers in Ferry Village
Last week we looked at Norman “Allie” Anderson and his Anderson’s Variety Store at 97 High St. in Ferry Village. The store on the right side of that same building, with a 95 High St. address, was operated by Frank W. Richardson, Jr. and his wife Lila Thompson Richardson. Let’s take a look at Frank […]
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Our Sustainable City – Cultivating coastal resilience in South Portland
Here in South Portland, we are a coastal community tied culturally, environmentally, and economically to our waterfront. For as long as we can remember, our waterfront has been a source of recreation, economy, and transportation and we need to prepare for the fact that our waterfront is changing. Due to climate change, we are facing […]
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First Parish plans 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program
Former University of New England associate provost, Dr. Chris Hunt, is the keynote speaker for the Jan. 17 event.
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Community News – Mid-Week Music revises fab concert series
Mid-Week Music has revised its mini-series of Beatles-related music at Town House School in Kennebunkport. Kennebunk musicians and avowed Beatles freaks Dana Pearson and Andy MacLeod will perform six concerts, with shows featuring exclusively music sung either by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, or George Harrison while in the Beatles or during their solo careers. And […]
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Letters to the Editor
Searching for a fair and equitable solution To the editor, The South Portland Dog Owners Group would like to respond to Andrea Thompson McCall’s recent letter to the editor about comments made on the Friends of Willard Beach Facebook page concerning dogs on Willard Beach. The first point to be made is that if Thompson […]
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Jonesport model railroad will relocate to trolley museum
Seashore Trolley Museum receives multi-million dollar donation to house one of Maine’s largest model railroad layouts.
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Obituary – Tina Allen
Tina Allen passed away on Dec. 28, 2021, and the Heavenly Choir gained another star! Tina was born on Sept. 2, 1950, in Biddeford, the daughter of Robert Campbell and Ruth Leach Campbell. Tina was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Tina graduated from the University of Southern Maine at Gorham where she studied theater […]
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