Jameson Robert Haskell Oakes, of Arundel, passed away on May 28 surrounded by the flora and fauna he adored. He was born June 21, 2001, in York, to the most blessed mother and father. Jameson was a man of many qualities and talents, an avid reader and constant searcher of knowledge was his stock and […]
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Business – A familiar face returns to Kennebunk Savings
Kennebunk Savings hired William Saufley, Esq. as its executive vice president and chief risk officer. According to a May 28 news release, Saufley is no stranger to the bank. He worked for Kennebunk Savings from December 2007 to November 2012. During his previous tenure, he initially served as senior vice president of project management, but […]
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Obituary – Roy Bruton
Roy T. Bruton, 92, of Kennebunk, peacefully passed away May 23, 2024. He was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Pensacola, Florida, to Roy and Helen (Carlson) Bruton. Roy graduated from North Quincy High School and then attended Franklin Technical Institute and Burdett School of Business Administration. He honorably served our country as a member of […]
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Obituary – Rodney Thayer
Rodney E. Thayer, 79, of Kennebunk, passed peacefully on May 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family, after a 6½-year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born July 4, 1944, in Biddeford to Donald and Lois (Swett) Thayer. Rodney attended Kennebunk schools and graduated in 1962. He started working at the age of 10 at […]
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Letters to the Editor
Candidate advocates for every student I encourage all voters in Kennebunkport to vote for Diane Franz for RSU 21 School Board. When there was a vacancy on the board, Diane stepped up to the plate, and embraced her new appointment with commitment and enthusiasm. Diane is committed to public education that realizes the full potential […]
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Community News – The Center seeks ‘Positive Living’ nominees
The Center is seeking nominations for its 10th annual Model of Positive Living Award. The award is given to a community member who is 50 or older who makes a difference in the lives of others through kind gestures, volunteerism, and a can-do attitude. In a May 21 press release, the Center wrote, “we are looking for individuals who live their lives […]
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Memorial Day 2024
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush attended the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Dock Square Kennebunkport. In a break from tradition, Memorial Day featured cool and misty conditions for participants and spectators. Contributed / Photos by Cynthia Fitzmorris
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Mainewhile: Invasion of lilacs a great thing. Invasive plants? Not so much
Oh happy, day, oh happy day. The lilacs are out at my house. This year, the floral display is a little bit extra because the hawthorn bush has grown up and interwoven with the lilac so there are delicate white blossoms wound around the heavy purple clusters. It is really special. Lilacs are one of […]
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Obituary – Wilma Norman
Wilma G. Norman, 91, known as “Gig” to all who knew her, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2024, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, with her large, loving family at her side. Gig was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Biddeford, one of 13 children born to William F. and Grace L (Leach) Brennan. She […]
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