The Rev. Patricia P. Adams, “Pat,” 94, passed away on Nov. 27, 2020, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She is predeceased by her husband William A. Adams, Jr. “Bill,” her brother, the Rev. John W. Parker, and her sister-in-law, Barbara L. Adams. She is survived by her three children, Deborah, Stephen “Steve,” and […]
Dan King
Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I believe a new day could be dawning for the select board of Kennebunk. I am supporting candidate John Costin because he truly advocates for town government transparency, public access and the rights of the underserved. His passion to identify governing missteps and ceaselessly strive for fairness has been demonstrated […]
A Window on the Past – Drug stores at Legion Square
There are some things about Legion Square that haven’t changed all that much in the last century. The brick Masonic building at 107-111 Ocean St. was erected in 1898 and is a landmark building in Knightville. The Taco Trio building at 119 Ocean St. has long been affiliated with groceries and/or food service. There was […]
Obituary – Robert Campbell
Robert W. Campbell 89, of Kennebunkport, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021. He was born on March 22, 1932, in Biddeford, to Ruth Leach and Robert Campbell, Sr. Robert was a lifetime carpenter who worked on many local homes. He also worked for years for The New England Homes Co. He volunteered his time […]
Community News – South Portland Land Trust hires program coordinator
South Portland Land Trust recently named Michelle Smith, a communications professional, as the organization’s new program coordinator. As the land trust’s sole staff member, Smith will help the organization accomplish its financial, membership and community goals by managing and coordinating both internal and external communications. She will work closely with the organization’s membership and outreach, […]
Community News – Seashore Trolley Museum named a 2021 Blue Star Museum
Seashore Trolley Museum will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2021 program began on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 15, and end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6. For a list of participating museums, visit […]
Obituary – Janice Castaline
Janice E. Castaline, daughter of Joseph Berman of Lewiston, Maine, and Lilian Potter of Portland, Maine, born in Portland, Maine, on Oct. 6, 1928 and passed away on May 15, 2021. On Saturday, May 15, our mom became heavens newest angel. She joined our dad, Russell Castaline, who has been patiently waiting for her for […]
From Augusta – Buy American, build Maine
While growing up in a blue-collar community with a strong union presence, “Made in America” was a label that was commonplace in most stores and on most products. Making a purchase with that label gave us a sense of pride in the fact that you were supporting a neighbor while getting what you paid for. […]
Obituary – Blaine Fortin
Blaine Armand Fortin, 53, of Kennebunkport, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1967, in Biddeford to Armand and Charlotte (Verrier) Fortin. He married Tracy Cranston on Sept. 22, 2000. Blaine graduated from Biddeford High School in 1986. He was a successful partner in the ownership of […]
Age Friendly South Portland – Verbena receives inaugural Golden Shovel Award
This past winter, Age Friendly South Portland solicited feedback from South Portland residents as part of our new Golden Shovel program on how well Ocean Street businesses (between the rotary and the Thomas Knight Park) cleared, sanded and ensured safe access to the walkways around their shops during inclement weather conditions. We asked residents three […]
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