Denise Rizzo Denise W. Rizzo, 79, of Kennebunk, passed away on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at home surrounded by loving family members. The daughter of Leo R. Wilson and Marie E. Wilson (Stebbins) was born in Savannah, Georgia, and was a longtime resident of Kennebunk for most of her later years. She attended Shaker High […]
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Community News – Herb Noble Memorial Ride set for Sept. 21
Herb Noble Ride benefits children’s hospital The 16th annual Herb Noble Memorial Motorcycle Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel. The ride benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. The cost is $25 per person with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Registration includes a ride T-shirt. The ride, […]
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Obituary – Cecile Poirier
Cecile T. Poirier, known affectionately as “Cis,” passed away at home on Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 82 with her family at her side. She fought the ravages of dementia for many years, and is now at peace. She was born on Dec. 22, 1941, in Biddeford, the youngest child of Philippe and […]
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Obituary – Nancy Hamilton
Nancy Hamilton Nancy Hamilton, resident of Biddeford, lost her battle with cancer and passed away on Sept. 2 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was an athlete and involved with sports her entire life. She cherished the friendships she made as a tennis pro at The Racket and Fitness Center and later as the bar […]
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Mainewhile: How lucky Mainers are to host celebrities, two- and four-legged alike
Our state gets a lot of visitors. This is not news to anyone. After all, though we may think of ourselves as “the Pine Tree State,” our license plates proclaimed us “Vacationland” way back in 1936 – and it seems to have stuck. That’s fine. We are a gracious state, we roll out the pine […]
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Obituary – Robert Curry
Robert Roy Curry, 80, a longtime resident of Kennebunkport, formerly of Freeport, passed away on his own terms, at the home he designed overlooking a salt marsh and tidal river, with his loving family at his side. Robert was born Jan. 6, 1944, in Portland. Adopted as an infant, his parents Herbert Walace and Marion […]
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Obituary – Marynel Driscoll
Marynel Driscoll Marynel “Peggy” (Ridley) Driscoll, age 94, passed away on Aug. 23, 2024, at Summer Commons after a happy life of teaching and community service. She was born in Alfred, Maine, on March 17, 1930, to Frank Abel and Erma (Hussey) Ridley. After graduating from Alfred High School in 1947, she worked in a […]
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Southern Maine Steampunk Fair returns to Kennebunk
The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk will host its 10th annual Southern Maine Steampunk Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event, according to a press release, explores the world of steampunk (a unique blend of history and future), through art and craft displays, activities, a world-premiere play based on […]
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Letters to the Editor
Enforcement of no-wake zone needed Saturday of Labor Day weekend, I was sitting on the jetty at Gooch’s Beach at low tide. A dolphin popped up near the edge of the wall much to the delight of a family standing near me. It swam out to the middle of the channel. A boat was in […]
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Community News – Atria craft fair benefits Alzheimer’s Association
Atria craft fair benefits Alzheimer’s Assoc. Atria Senior Living will host a craft fair on Saturday, Sept. 28. The fair is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. All proceeds from the event go to the Alzheimer’s Association and dementia research. The fair will feature gift basket raffles, baked goods and crafts made by Atria residents. […]
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