Dianne Christian Hunt, 64, of Kennebunkport, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at York Hospital in York following a brief illness. Dianne was born June 8, 1957, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Bobby Franklin and Catherine Stokes Christian. She moved to Kennebunk in 1965, and was a graduate of Kennebunk High School, class of […]
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Obituary – Josette Bemis
Josette Lembrée Bemis, 82, a resident of Kennebunk for many years, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home. Jo, as many knew her by, was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Needham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Emile Marcel and Louise Josephine Masse Lembrée. She attended schools in Needham and two years […]
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From Augusta – Making housing affordable in Maine
Maine has an affordable housing crisis. In 2019, Maine had a homeless population of 2,106, which was the 11th highest homelessness rate in the United States. This was even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a period of economic hardship for many who lost their jobs or even loved ones to the deadly virus. Although […]
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Arundel Conservation Trust, trolley museum team up for Ice Cream Night
The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18.
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A Window on the Past – Harry Bagley and his candy store
As we’ve continued to explore some of the interesting people in South Portland’s past, we decided to take another look at a shopkeeper who is still mentioned frequently by South Portlanders who grew up here. Harold “Harry” Bagley did not lead an easy life. Born in 1902, he was the third of 10 children of […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – A few safety considerations for bicyclists and drivers
The other day I was out on an early morning bike ride through South Portland’s Willard Square, on my way to Portland Head Light, and I came across a situation that I thought was worth sharing. For those of you that know the area well and frequent Scratch Baking Co., you understand what a challenge […]
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Obituary – Brett Garrett
Brett W. Garrett, 59, of Corona, California, and formerly of Kennebunkport, San Jose, California, and Nashville, succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Brett was born Aug. 13, 1961, to Bruce and Bonnie (Perry) Garrett. Brett attended Consolidated School in Kennebunkport, where he enjoyed participating in plays under the direction of Keith McClelland. He […]
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Letters to the Editor
Going to miss the caring Kennebunk community To the editor, Unfortunately, I am moving from this wonderful town which has been so good to me. I have loved every minute of my six years here. My reason for moving is to be closer to my children and grandchildren. When I decided to move, I asked […]
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Community News – Kennebunkport Historical Society presents concert series at Town House School
The Kennebunkport Historical Society, in partnership with local musicians Dana Pearson and Mark Gunter, is presenting an acoustic concert series this year called Mid-Week Music. Singers Pearson and Gunter will perform a themed show every month, covering multiple music genres, with Pearson on guitar and Gunter on keyboards. Concerts will be held in the society’s […]
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Obituary – John Kierstead
John A. Kierstead, 67, passed away on Oct. 29, 2020, at his home in South Portland, with his wife, Lorna Darling-Kierstead, his sons, Ian E. Dawson and William E. Darling-Dawson III, and his faithful dog, Salem at his side. A memorial reception will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at […]
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