Marilyn (Randall) Foster, 90, wife of the late Ernest R. Foster, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home. Born in Kennebunk., the daughter of the late Harvey and Minnie (Welch) Randall, she lived in Wells for many years, moving to her daughter’s home in Norwich, Connecticut in 2017. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings recognized for work with small businesses
Kennebunk Savings has been recognized by the Small Business Administration for its work with the small business community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank was honored with the District Director Award due to their exemplary lending practices to bolster local businesses at a critical time. “Kennebunk Savings has consistently been among the Small Business Administration’s […]
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Rotary Club and community program reaffirm commitment to children
Chief Bob MacKenzie of the Kennebunk Police Department recently announced that Kennebunk Rotary Club and Community Strong, Character Strong, Children Strong will continue to make a difference in children’s lives. Community Strong, Character Strong, Children Strong supports children in need throughout Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. Kennebunk and the surrounding areas are not unlike other communities […]
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Pedestrian trail in Wells connects visitors to nature
Recently finished trail passes through Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge.
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Community News – Kennebunk Free Library hires first development director
Kennebunk Free Library announced the hiring of their first development director, Anita Randall, in a news release. Randall is a Mainer that toured New England for a while before arriving back home. She has spent time as a teacher in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and most recently as the business manager at her family’s logging […]
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Our Sustainable City – Be a citizen scientist in South Portland
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine and the communities that depend on it (like us). As the climate continues to change, and our landscapes along with it through increased precipitation and coastal flooding, we are teaming up with the institute to emphasize the importance of […]
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Letters to the Editor
South Portland workers lauded To the editor, After about six months, the work on the water lines and streets off the “Red’s” intersection have been completed in fine fashion. The workers and crews who did the work should be highly commended for their good work and thoughtfulness during the project. Well done. Good job. John […]
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Obituary – Kathryn Goodwin
Kathryn Goodwin, 73, of Kennebunk, passed away on Dec. 19, 2021. She was born in Damariscotta on Aug. 18, 1948, to Lynfield and Lillian (Genthner) Clifford, one of the Cliffords’ 11 children. Kathryn moved to Biddeford, where she began working for John Roberts Textile Company for several years. She then moved to Kennebunk and worked […]
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Guest Column – Prattle and hum?
George liked my thoughts on human origins and our supposed sense of humor and asked if there were more to the tale. Of course, there is always more to the tale. You can find the traces and relics in how we speak and the words we use. The adjective “humane” implies a concern for the […]
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Letters to the Editor
Refrain from signing petition To the editor, I am writing to urge my fellow citizens of Kennebunk to refrain from signing the petition to recall two members of the RSU 21 school board. It takes only a cursory review of the facts to see that the premises upon which the recall effort is based are […]