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County Report – Hazmat students learn with hands-on, classroom training

The bright yellow, orange and blue suits looked hot and uncomfortable and the black gloves the students wore seemed large on their hands as they worked to contain hazards. What they encountered wasn’t actually hazardous – water mimicked an array of chemicals that Hazmat Technician students worked to contain in a series of mock spills […]

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Mainewhile: Fair season is the best season

OK everybody, here we are at my most favorite time of year – fair season. I mean, OK, it can be an exhausting day. You get hot and dusty, and sort of overwhelmed with sights, sounds, smells and crowds. But, oh, who am I kidding? All worth it, it’s the fair! The thing about the […]

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Letters to the Editor

Support of Trump actions questioned In an Aug. 9 letter to the editor, Kevin King, wrote that he is not a “Trump fan,” but will be voting for his policies. Which policies does he support? Restricting reproductive rights? Tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations creating massive federal debt and his inflationary tariffs? Does […]

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Obituary – Joanna Brown

Joanna Brown Joanna Smith Brown, 74, of Kennebunk, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. The daughter of John G. and Ruth J. Smith, Joanna was born and raised in Kennebunkport where she forged many friendships that continued throughout her life. She attended Wellesley College and UNH, specializing in political […]

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Business News – Kennebunk Savings announces new board members

Kennebunk Savings has elected five new members to its board of directors. The new directors, according to an Aug. 25 news release, “represent diverse professional experiences combined with local ties and involvement in our communities, all of which will help to guide future growth and ensure a continued commitment to our customers, communities and employees.” […]

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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, according to a press release, leaves […]