Over the past few months, I have heard from many of you about the rising costs we have all been facing, and just how much it’s affected you. It’s no secret that inflation is taking a toll on nearly every industry, and American consumers are hurting. Groceries, utilities, lodging and more have seen some of […]
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Community News – Civil rights team announces fundraiser
The Kennebunk High School Civil Rights Team is raising money to buy 750 copies of “The Far Away Brothers” by Lauren Markham, which provides insight on the difficulties of immigrating to America and the reasons for seeking refuge in the United States. According to a June 6 news release from the team, “We believe that […]
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Guest Column – Stealing Ukraine
I suppose I should have said, right there in the guest column, “Reviving the USSR,” (Kennebunk Post, May 17, 2022), that Ukraine is a country and a people worth stealing, if that is how you see the world. For hundreds of years Ukraine was known as the breadbasket of Russia, being somewhat further south, warmer […]
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Energy audit program to help Maine businesses and farmers minimize energy consumption
With rising electricity, cooling and heating costs, Maine’s small business owners and farmers are faced with an even greater energy burden affecting their bottom line. But these energy costs can be reduced with energy efficiency upgrades such as LED lighting, heat pumps, insulation and streamlined operations. The Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission in Saco […]
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Kennebunk High School – Class of 2022
Class of 2022 Tyler J. Adams Miles G. Anderson Keegan W. Andrews Jacob W. Baptista Camden A. Bard Annika B. Barstow Hannah C. Beaupre Cooper M. Belo Kimberly C. Bennett Aiden C. Berg MacLeod Cole C. Binette Rami L. Bjotvedt Mallory W. Boarts Ella M. Boxall Nellie M. Boyle Liam C. Breault Lucien P. Breault […]
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Guest Column – Elvis is in the house … again!
I saw Elvis Presley perform live twice in Las Vegas, the town where I grew up. I was in high school, and his first performance at the International Hotel had a profound impact on me. So when I saw the movie trailer for “Elvis,” I was excited. It looked good. Then I learned it was […]
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Community News – Ham radio demonstration set for June 25-26
The New England Radio Discussion Society will demonstrate emergency communications during the national Amateur Radio Field Day exercise June 25-26 on the south yard of The New School in Kennebunk. Since 1933, amateur radio operators have established temporary amateur radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur […]
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From Augusta – Reaffirming Maine’s commitment to its students and teachers
This April, Gov. Janet Mills signed the supplemental budget into law, just one day after both chambers of the Legislature voted to enact it. This budget contains many measures that will do a lot of good for Maine people. As a former educator and current chair of the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, I […]
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From Augusta – Helping Mainers learn skills, get jobs
At the end of April, the Legislature passed the supplemental budget with strong, bipartisan support. Among many budget items, I am very proud of the investments in workforce training and education. We created the Education Rainy Day Fund, that will ensure that the state continues to meet its funding obligation to cities and towns across […]
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Kennebunk High School Class of 2022 – Top 10 Percent
Garrett Dickinson of Kennebunk is the son of Paula and Randy Dickinson. He was a member of the National Honor Society and was awarded the RIT Computing Medal. He participated in the Interact Club and was a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team. He was a varsity athlete for the Kennebunk basketball, wrestling, track […]
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