Quarter 2 Sixth Grade High Honors: Evelynn Abbott, Ella Bell, Oliver Berlin, Reid Berlin, Oliver Berube, Matilda Blakemore, Hailey Boucher, Briggs Buckley, Olivia Cataldi, Charles Chaponis, Amelia Clark, Holland Cleary, Samuel Coleman, Carleigh Cunningham, Emersyn Dallara, Garrett Day, Chenay Deveau, Caleb Dyer, Malek Eid, Lowy Fairfield, Frank Fernandez, Mabel Fettig, Mary Fossett, Aydin Fowler, Jackson […]
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Obituary – Edna Johnson
Edna M. Johnson, 94, of Kennebunk, died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2024, after a short period of declining health. Edna lived a strong, independent, and inspired life for 94-plus years, building instant friendships with those of all ages and becoming “Mom” to many. Edna was born on Aug. 14, 1929, in Woodstock, Vermont, daughter of […]
Community News – West Kennebunk concert series features Irish flute and guitar duo
A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert of Irish music by Boston-based duo Matt and Shannon Heaton is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church. According to a news release, the Heatons play “updated traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, and bouzouki and complement their instrumental work with engaging vocals. They present […]
Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, While I don’t live in South Portland District 122, I follow every election, because every representative represents me. I give my strong support for House Seat 122 to Matt Beck. I have known Matt for 25 years, and what is unwavering is his honesty, integrity and dedication to our democracy. […]
Community News – Maine students encouraged to enter Upcycle Challenge
The waste management company ecomaine announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades first to sixth, and seventh to 12th with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge, according to a news release, invites students from ecomaine’s member communities to transform […]
Our Sustainable City – Springing into action: Landcare and gardening season await
According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is right around the corner. If, like many, you are starting to think about your yard and lawn, here are some helpful reminders about our city’s land-care ordinance. If you’re excited to start gardening, I’ll also share how you can get involved with our local community gardens. In 2020, South […]
Letters to the Editor
‘Demand is high’ for affordable senior housing To the editor, As many in Kennebunk and surrounding communities are aware, affordable senior housing is something that remains in high demand and incredibly low supply. Over the past two years, Kennebunk Savings has worked with Avesta Housing on a plan to bring additional affordable senior housing units […]
Age Friendly South Portland – Where snow falls, Golden Shovel follows
Winter is in full swing and snow will fall. Age Friendly South Portland has once again promoted the Golden Shovel program for the businesses on Ocean Street from Mill Creek Park to Thomas Knight Park. This is the fourth annual Golden Shovel Award. The Golden Shovel has previously been awarded to Verbena (2020), SOPO Seafood […]
A Window on the Past – Maine Memorial Company and the DiMatteo family
We take a look this week at one of the oldest continuously-running companies in the state – Maine Memorial Company at 220 Main St. in South Portland. After over 100 years of operation, the monument company is still going strong, now under the ownership and management of Paul DiMatteo, grandson of founder Michael DiMatteo. While […]
Obituary – Roger Williams
Roger Frederick Williams transitioned peacefully from this existence to the next surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 22, 2024. Roger was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Ellisburg, New York, the only child of the Rev. Roger Fisk Williams and Carolyn (Kroner) Williams. He graduated from Lowville High School in 1951 and was a proud […]
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