CAPE ELIZABETH – Race organizers announced Feb. 13 that JMG is the charitable race beneficiary of the 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K. JMG is a nonprofit that partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. “JMG has a […]
Dan King
Letters to the Editor
To the editor, When a candidate for public office has raked in millions of dollars, we’re told that the candidate is winning. When a candidate hasn’t raised as much money as his or her competitor, we’re told that the candidate is failing to connect with voters. When a candidate chooses not to accept money, we’re […]
Why don’t we do it in the road
The 51st anniversary of the Beatles’ rooftop concert in London – their final public appearance – flashed across the computer screen a couple weeks ago (Jan. 30, to be exact) and my thoughts immediately jumped from Savile Row to a local tribute to John, Paul, George and Ringo. One of my favorite running routes carries […]
Community News
Snow Stroll planned for Feb. 23 Kennebunk Land Trust and Boulangerie will host a Snow Stroll at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Participants will explore the Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary on a guided naturalist walk. Land trust board members Scott Gasperin, a forester, and Tony Liguori, a Master Maine Guide and Maine Master Naturalist, will […]
Community News
KindKids Concert coming to South Portland South Portland Public Library will host the KindKids Music Concert, I am Peaceful, Saturday, Feb. 22. The concert is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Main Library, located at 482 Broadway. The library invites the community for the all-ages family music concert that is all about sharing kindness through […]
Obituaries – William Chigas
William Chigas Dr. William “Bill” G. Chigas, DMD, 86, of Kennebunk, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, died peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 10, 2020, at York Hospital following a period of failing health. Bill was born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest of three sons born to Greek immigrant parents Dr. George V. and […]
Acton Academy opening in September
Two years ago, the Stack family began home-schooling their four children — now ages 5, 7, 8 and 9 — not because they were unhappy with the public schools, but because they wanted something different for their family. “We began home-schooling because we wanted to instill our values, give our children time to run and […]
Obituaries – Andrew Lux
Andrew Lux Andrew “Andy” Lux Jr, 87, a longtime resident of Kennebunk, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 3, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a period of failing health. Andy was born Nov. 12, 1932 in North Kennebunkport, the son of Andrew and Bertha Wyman Lux Sr., and is a graduate of Kennebunk High […]
Community News
Museum to host Western African art and lecture The Brick Store Museum will welcome guest curator Claudy Boy, a Maine resident, who is presenting her private collection of Western African Arts & Culture, through the end of March at the museum. Boy was born and raised in Western Africa, and immigrated to the United States […]
South Portland Winterfest ‘brings communities together’ for eighth year
SOUTH PORTLAND – Despite the lack of snow from the previous week’s rain and high temperatures, South Portland’s WinterFest nonetheless prevailed, with the obstacles being no match for the event that drew hundreds for its eighth year. “There’s something for all ages,” said Sue Sturtevant, former president of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. “I […]
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