Dan King

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Published
August 22, 2023

Registration open for Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull

This year’s event will be held Saturday, Oct. 28, on the tarmac at Northeast Air at Portland International Jetport.
Published
August 22, 2023

From Augusta – Empowering Maine students and elevating education

As the chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee and a former educator, I am eager to share the transformative action we’ve taken in Augusta to support our students and teachers this year. These accomplishments resonate deeply with me, not just as a legislator, but as someone who has dedicated their life to shaping […]
Published
August 21, 2023

Obituary – John Demers

John Gilbert Demers, 86 years of age, of Kennebunk, passed away on Aug. 15, 2023. John was born on March 12, 1937, in Everett, Massachusetts, to Elmer and Lillian (Pigeon) Demers. He most enjoyed spending summers at the family’s cottage in Little Neck, Ipswich, Massachusetts, where he spent his days on the water sailing using […]
Published
August 21, 2023

Obituary – Emily Spencer

Emily Frances (Vanderstucken) Spencer lost her courageous battle against lung cancer on Aug. 16, 2023, at the age of 82. Born in 1940 to Frances (Robinson) of New York City and Emile Felix Vanderstucken of Sutton County, Texas. She grew up in Princeton, New Jersey, and spent her summers with family in Sonora, Texas. Emily […]
Published
August 16, 2023

A Window on the Past – The William W. Rich family of Ferry Village

There are still many people in South Portland who are alive to remember the W.W. Rich & Sons store that was once a fixture in the downtown of Ferry Village, on the corner of Sawyer and High streets. Although the grocery was in business for nearly 40 years, Willie Rich, for whom the store was […]
Published
August 16, 2023

Letters to the Editor

In support of resignation ad To the editor, I’m writing today in full support of Jameson Davis’ full-page ad detailing her resignation from the RSU 21 School Board (July 28, 2023). I also fully support Christine Savage’s response letter (8/4/23 issue). It is the very early stages of this lunacy which caused us to quickly […]
Published
August 16, 2023

Community News – Kennebunk Land Trust announces annual meeting date

Kennebunk Land Trust announced that its annual Fall Social and Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. near Parsons Beach. At the meeting, Kennebunk Land Trust will review the past year’s highlights and special projects, announce next year’s goals, and celebrate its volunteers, supporters and community. The evening will include […]
Published
August 16, 2023

Guest Column – On stopping for stop signs

It’s not the end of the season. We’re halfway through August, and that’s too early to start running the stop signs in Kennebunkport. Some of the summer folk have gone back where they belong to get the kids in school and stop by the office to see who’s been signing the checks. But most of […]
Published
August 15, 2023

United Way of Southern Maine announces community initiatives

Investments include Community Impact Grants to programs and innovative initiatives across the region.
Published
August 15, 2023

Kennebunk Savings Concert Series concludes

The final concert in Kennebunkport is Aug. 24 and will feature Fog Ave.