Charles Frederick Swett, 73, passed away on May 31, 2021. Charles was born on Dec. 8, 1947, to Charles E. Swett and Lois E. Blanchard. He lived his entire life in Kennebunk, graduating from Kennebunk High School in 1967. He went on to serve in the United States Army. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines, […]
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Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – John A.S. Dyer, Knightville grocer and city politician
We looked at Jesse Dyer, Jr., last week, a fascinating person in our community’s past. He worked as a grocer, postmaster, railroad man, brick manufacturer and mason, and he operated the grist mill at Mill Creek which aided in his business as an ice cutter and dealer in ice, hay and grain. This week, we […]
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South Portland High School announces top students
Commencement scheduled for Sunday, June 6.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Arundel Conservation Trust hosting second annual food drive
Arundel Conservation Trust will host its second annual food drive in partnership with Community Outreach Services from May 28 to June 9. The trust will collect highly needed food and household items to help families get through this difficult season. Nonperishable items can be dropped off at the designated containers at Arundel Town Hall, Arundel […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – Arundel Conservation Trust hosting second annual food drive
Arundel Conservation Trust will host its second annual food drive in partnership with Community Outreach Services from May 28 to June 9. The trust will collect highly needed food and household items to help families get through this difficult season. Nonperishable items can be dropped off at the designated containers at Arundel Town Hall, Arundel […]
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I grew up in Cleveland with gray skies and two rivers. One caught fire and the second had a covered bridge that a town allowed to fall into disrepair. They closed off traffic including access to the river. Neglect resulted in arsons burning down the beautiful bridge, and I became […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
From Augusta – Honoring those we’ve lost on Memorial Day
Memorial Day honors and mourns the men and women who served in the United States Military and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I hope you had the chance to gather with family and friends, show your respect and appreciation for these fallen soldiers and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. This day was particularly special […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Community News – South Portland Land Trust, city ready to open trail connector
South Portland Land Trust, in partnership with the city of South Portland, will celebrate National Trails Day with the grand opening of the new Armory Trail. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at the Armory Trail. The trail head is located directly behind the old Armory building (now […]
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
Cape Elizabeth announces top students
Class of 2021 valedictorian and Top 10 Percent.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies
A Window on the Past – Jesse Dyer, Jr., active in Pleasantdale, Knightville and Ligonia neighborhoods
One fascinating person in South Portland’s past was Jesse Dyer, Jr. He was part of a line of South Portland Dyers who were mostly active as farmers and grocers, not to be confused with the Dyers who were shipbuilders. Jesse Dyer, Jr., was born in 1823 on the family farm in Cape Elizabeth, son of […]
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