Last week, we looked at the incredible story of George Upton, who survived the wreck of the Mary Lizzie in 1893. The Upton family was one of the leading families of our community at that time. We take a look this week at his younger brother, Joseph. The David and Emma Upton family moved from […]
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Obituary – Henry Perkins
Henry Silas Perkins, of Cape Porpoise, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the age of 83 with Suzanne, his loving wife of 62 years, by his side. The youngest of five, Henry was born to Ruth Lake Pierce and Silas Henry Perkins on Oct. 8, 1937, Biddeford. Henry grew up in Kennebunk and […]
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Middle School of the Kennebunks to host virtual open house
RSU 21 event is scheduled for 6 p.m., April 8.
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Community News – Planeteers of Southern Maine plan climate webinars
In recognition of the recently-formalized Maine Climate Action Plan, The Planeteers of Southern Maine are planning a series of webinars for 2021. The gala event, What Would Rachel Say? Women Poets Speak, was scheduled for March 31 and featured Maine poets who have taken environmental issues to heart, and have given them voice. Kennebunk’s own […]
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland’s Landcare Management Ordinance
Algal blooms, which have become one of Casco Bay’s most challenging problems, are caused by excess nutrients – especially nitrogen – that flow into Portland Harbor and other densely populated coastal areas. Additionally, several South Portland streams and other water bodies do not meet water quality standards primarily due to the adverse effects of polluted […]
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Letters to the Editor
Urge legislators to ‘stop the madness’ To the editor, You never forget when murder at gunpoint hits close to you. It was January, 1995. I saw my friends being interviewed on the news about their beautiful, talented 18-year-old musician son Brendan. He was robbed on public transit in Chicago and shot through the eye. The […]
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Letters to the Editor
Work together with a shared goal To the editor, As a member of the South Portland school board, I feel it is important for me to respond to recent public comments made by members of the community regarding racism in our schools and our board. I have been part of this community nearly my entire […]
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Obituary – Kathleen Stevens
Kathleen F. (Hanscom) Stevens, 86, lifelong resident of Kennebunk, went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Kennebunk on May 21, 1934, daughter of Earl and Vivian (Littlefield) Hanscom. Kathy was a 1953 graduate of Kennebunk High […]
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Community News – South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club supports students
South Portland School Superintendent Ken Kunin noted that the school district has more than 100 students who are homeless – up from about 30 to 40. South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club service director Tony Wagner got in touch with Director of Community Partnerships Gretchen McCloy and asked how Rotary could help. The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth […]
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From Augusta – Introducing the Making Health Care Work for Maine package
This past week, several of my colleagues introduced a series of bills called the Making Health Care Work for Maine package. These bills continue our work to support Mainers by reducing over-the-top health care costs and prescription drug prices, as well as working to provide more transparency on why drugs cost what they do. I’ve […]
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