Support for commercial fishing industry To the editor, We are writing today in support of the American commercial fishing industry, and the crucial role it plays in not just the local and national economy, but in the entire American infrastructure. American commercial fishermen bring fresh, wild, sustainable seafood to the table, and in doing so, […]
Dan King
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Obituary – James Allen III
James “Jim” P. Allen III, a devoted family man, accomplished engineer, and avid golfer, peacefully passed away at the age of 91 on Dec. 10, 2023, in Biddeford. Jim was born on May 24, 1932, in Rockville Centre, New York,, to the late James P. Allen Jr. and Evelyn Ulmschneider Allen. Jim is survived by […]
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A Window on the Past – George Robinson Jr. and Circus Time Potato Chips
We recently received a donation at the South Portland Historical Society that immediately made me want to share the story. Susanne LeClere had emailed about a letter that she had saved from George E. Robinson, Jr., when he was serving as the president of Circus Time Potato Chips in South Portland. She wondered if we […]
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Age Friendly South Portland – Volunteers step forward for shoveling duties
Age Friendly South Portland recently announced that it will be able to shovel more snow for more people this year. Because we have had many more volunteers this year, we can reach out to help more people. Age Friendly South Portland offers snow-shoveling assistance to eligible residents over age 65. Our volunteers shovel a walkway […]
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Honor Roll – Middle School of the Kennebunks
Quarter 1 High Honors Grade 6 Mason Bain, Ella Bell, Reid Berlin, Oliver Berube, Hailey Boucher, Seanna Brooks, Briggs Buckley, Amelia Clark, Holland Cleary, Samuel Coleman, Macklin Connor, Carleigh Cunningham, Caleb Dyer, Malek Eid, Mary Fossett, Kara Gitschier, Taighe Gleason, Graham Holmes, Sidney Howe, Aleksander Johnson, Sofia Johnson, Skyler Kennedy, Evelyn Kugler, Meghan MacClinchy, Landyn […]
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From Augusta – Staying warm this winter
The first snow has already arrived for many Mainers, and with it brings frigid temperatures. Heating is an issue many in this state struggle with, so I am sharing resources for those within our community who may be in need. The first program I’d like to highlight is the Low-Income Assistance Program (LIAP). This necessary […]
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Guest Column – ‘We do it better when we’re together’
Twenty years. Two decades. A lot has changed. But some things stay the same. In late October this year, the Brick Store Museum’s popular program, the All Souls’ Walk, celebrated its 20th year as a successful event, sharing stories of those who came before us. I stopped and thought to myself, where was I 20 […]
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Obituary – Grace Folker
Grace Mary Folker, 98, a resident of Portland, formerly of Kennebunk, passed away at her home at Seal Rock in Saco following a period of failing health. Grace was born June 3, 1925, in Bergenfield, New Jersey, the daughter of Walter I and Emily Caverly Clayton Sr., attended Holy Angels Academy in New Jersey, then […]
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Letters to the Editor
Appreciate support for tree lighting To the editor, Kennebunk Parks and Recreation would like to express its appreciation to those who made our 40th annual Christmas Tree Lighting a huge success. This year we came full circle and celebrated in Rotary Park and it was great to see a record number of folks having fun […]
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A Window on the Past – Henry Bodge of Ligonia
The neighborhood in South Portland called Ligonia is located in the area along Lincoln Street, the Forest City Cemetery and down into where the Sprague terminal is found today. Those of us who are more familiar with local history might be aware that Ligonia once extended down to Cash Corner, before the intersection of Broadway […]
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