Kennebunk Land Trust announced it will host a Snow Stroll nature walk, in partnership with Boulangerie: A Proper Bakery, as part of the Paint the Town Red festivities. The trust, according to a news release, “invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to embrace the beauty of winter with a hearty stroll through one of our […]
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Letters to the Editor
Support for much-needed housing To the editor, Older adults represent a disproportionately high number of low-income Mainers facing homelessness. Last year, MaineHousing announced that the state needs an additional 80,000 homes by 2030 to meet growing housing needs. The proposed housing development from Kennebunk Savings Bank and Avesta Housing will be a key part of […]
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Obituary – William Edes
William Nathan Edes, 50, of Kennebunk, peacefully passed on Thursday Jan. 18, 2024. Bill was born May 3, 1973, in Sanford. He graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1992 then continued to pursue an associate’s degree at Hesser College. In 2012, he pursued his career on the open road, where he got to see a […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Election information and advice
“Voting is of critical importance to the strength and vitality of our system of government … For our democracy to work, we must all participate in the process. Please register and vote and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same.” These words are from the introduction to the State of Maine Voter […]
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Guest Column – Save a tree
When I retired and moved back to live in Maine again, I was rejoining the sea, coffee flavored ice cream, L.L.Bean, clam chowder, blueberries, maple syrup, pickles and trees. And four acres on the Kennebunk River to build on. Pure heaven. As I handed over the tube of toothpaste and my credit card, the conversation […]
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Community News – Town & Country makes contribution to food cupboard
With demand for services and resources continuing to surge at the South Portland Food Cupboard, Town & Country Federal Credit Union delivered a contribution to support the food cupboard in the short-term and provide support to its largest, single fundraiser happening later this spring. The credit union recently presented a $5,000 check to help the […]
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Obituary – Gerri Shakra
The vivacious and fiercely strong Gerri Shakra succumbed to cancer on Jan. 7, 2024, after outliving her diagnosis for nearly two years. Born May 11, 1934, she had a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Her secret recipes were influenced by her Italian roots, her study of Syrian cuisine, and her culinary idols Jacques Pepin […]
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Our Sustainable City – Upcoming Coffee & Climate: Jetport sustainability
In 2021, international aviation emitted over 384 million metric tons of carbon dioxide worldwide. This does not include additional greenhouse gas emissions from other daily airport operations, such as ground vehicles, ground support equipment, and energy usage from airport facilities. As emissions continue to rise as people fly more, airports are beginning to take on […]
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A Window on the Past – Casco Bottling Company
Casco Bottling Company served customers throughout greater Portland for half a century. Even today, it’s fairly easy to find old Casco soda bottles at antiques stores and thrift shops in Maine. Some may not realize that it actually started as a Coca-Cola bottler. The company was originally founded by Arthur Ardrey in 1927. Ardrey had […]
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, I am voting for Matt Beck to represent my district, HD 122, in the state legislature. He has lived in South Portland for more than 30 years, and in talking with him, it’s clear that he cares deeply about our city. It is critical that we have caring leadership at […]
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