Maurice B. Hutchins, 85, a longtime resident of Kennebunkport, passed away Dec. 1, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family following a long illness. Please join the family in a celebration of his life on July 13, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, 57 Gravelly Brook Road, Kennebunkport. Should friends […]
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Obituary – John Pierce
John Bradley Pierce of Kennebunk, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 23, 2023, after a long and tenacious battle against cancer, surrounded by his wife and children. The elder son of Henry Pierce and Ardath Nadeau Pierce, John was born on Aug. 5, 1946, in Biddeford and grew up in Kennebunk. After graduating from […]
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Obituary – Peter Raymond
Peter Raymond succumbed to heart disease on Sunday, June 18, while pursuing his passion of cycling in Kennebunkport. Peter rode to the other side, nature around him, wind at his back carrying him on. He was 65 years old. Peter was born Jan. 24, 1958, in Gardiner Maine, the son of Jacqueline Nicol and Haley […]
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Honor Roll – Thornton Academy Middle School
Thornton Academy Middle School Fourth quarter Sixth grade First Honors: Caleb Do, Ezra Graciano, Evan Gregoricus, Marissa Hanf, Mackenzie Hebert, Adele Herrick, Silas Johnson, Henry Litwinetz, Brady Lydon, Olivia Martin, Cody Ochoa, Grayson Vire and Catherine Waterhouse. Second Honors: Tucker Boucher, Sean Cleary, Blake Daigle, Arianna Derose, Bryn Dickson, Alivia Fortier, Ruby Gould, Maxim Hanmer, […]
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Honor Roll – Kennebunk High School
Quarter 4 Freshmen HIGH HONORS: Isaac Aportria, Ida Bard, Madeline Barron, Jackson Baxter, Grahame Bean, Nathan Bean, Lydia Beaupre, Brendan Bergeron, Max Bishop, Lila Bowley, Jessica Brask, Makayla Caron, Harrison Chadbourne, Adalyn Clark, Stephen Coburn, Brayden Collard, Elizabeth Cope, Ethan Coron, Alberto Cutone, Karter Cyr, Hadleigh Daniels, Kaitlyn Darrah, Joseph DiGiovanni, Madeline Dowling, Lily Downing, […]
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In the Know – Adding native plants to our landscapes
As we ponder our home landscapes, we can consider landscaping not just for aesthetic purposes, but for increasing habitat and food sources for wildlife. Increasingly, homeowners are looking to augment the biodiversity of their properties with Maine native plants that attract birds, insects, and mammals that are also native to Maine. The plants and animals […]
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Community News – Pine Point will host Fourth of July parade
Pine Point will again celebrate the Fourth of July with its traditional parade and Fun Run for kids (ages 3 to 13). Registration for the Fun Run begins at 7:45 a.m. at the Engine 4 Fire Station at 12 King St. The Fun Run begins at 8:45 a.m. from the fire station and will end […]
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A Window on the Past – Early grocers and gas stations at Broadway and Evans Street
Amato’s seems like a permanent fixture on the corner of Broadway and Evans Street; however, they built and opened that store in 1982 – not all that long ago. That corner was long home to other businesses. The railroad tracks that still run across Broadway are the main reason for the long-running commercial nature of […]
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Our Sustainable City – South Portland Sustainability Department updates
Here’s what’s been going on with sustainability the past few months. Electrify Everything! South Portland’s beneficial electrification rebate program is humming along. As of June 14, more than $160,000 provided in rebates for over 200 households for the purchase of equipment like electric vehicles, home heating and cooling solutions, and lawn care equipment. More than […]
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La Kermesse 40th annual festival celebrates history, former board members
BIDDEFORD – This Thursday, June 22, the 40th annual La Kermesse Franco Americaine Heritage Festival will kick off on St. Louis Field in Biddeford. While embracing the future and adding more activities to attract young and old to the field, the 40th anniversary has also been used as an opportunity to look back on all […]
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