The peregrine falcon is thought to be the fastest animal on earth. On Tuesday, Sept. 21, York County Audubon will present a Zoom program entitled: Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park. The presentation features park ranger Patrick Kark. The peregrine falcon was one of the first species to be listed under the federal Endangered […]
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Guest Column – Watermelon slices
Back then, way back then, on a hot summer day in Washington, D.C. you could sell a slice of watermelon from a barrel of ice water on the street for a dollar, and you could buy a truckload of watermelon in the summer in Georgia, Florida or Alabama for 10 cents apiece. So we did. […]
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Community News – Trucking for Kids Convoy scheduled for Sept. 19
The Maine Professional Drivers Association announced the 23rd annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event will be held on Sept. 19. The event helps Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operation, which have been difficult for the past few years. Activities will include: Touch-a-Truck event (10 a.m.), truck show, drivers competition, raffle items and […]
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Our Sustainable City – Plug in to electric vehicle market
There are now over 80 models of electric vehicles commercially available in the U.S., many of which can be found in Maine. These vehicles are cheaper and more technologically advanced than they have ever been, with a wide variety of makes and models to choose from. Two common misconceptions about electric vehicles are that they […]
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A Window on the Past – William Lane, Spring Point’s first lighthouse keeper
Historical society’s Engraved Brick Program raises crucial funds.
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Pandemic Reflections – The great Maine real estate rush
Two years ago, I was presenting my Historian’s Report at the Kennebunk Fire Society’s annual dinner and meeting. My topic included the events and emotions leading up to Massachusetts’ decision to give up Maine as a part of the 1820 Missouri Compromise. That’s a pretty dry subject, even for a retired U.S. history teacher, especially […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings names executive vice president
Kennebunk Savings announced the promotion of Senior Commercial Credit Officer Lex Meagher to executive vice president. Meagher joined the bank in 2011 after receiving his law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and clerking for the Maine Superior Court and Supreme Court. According to a Sept. 1 news release, the culture […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Tackling falls one step at a time
Healthy Aging Weekend scheduled for Sept. 24-25.
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A Window on the Past – The wreck of the Mertie B. Crowley
Following is a column that originally appeared in the South Portland – Cape Elizabeth Sentry on Dec. 15, 2017. As we’ve been looking at these giant six- and seven-masted schooners, I’ve been struck by several things: the grace and beauty of these sailing vessels that were the workhorses of transportation in their day; the bravery […]
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Letters to the Editor
Let’s be best dog citizens we can be To the editor, The South Portland City Council is rushing through a new ordinance that would restrict year-round off-leash privileges at Willard Beach, Hinckley Park and other city parks and trails, to dogs with a tag indicating that they are owned by South Portland residents. All other […]