KENNEBUNK — The Kennebunk girls soccer team traveled to Marshwood on Wednesday afternoon and the visiting Rams would end up on the wrong end of a 2-0 score. The Hawks were able to shutout the Rams, but it was a battle from the opening whistle. “I thought it was pretty ugly. It wasn’t our best […]
September 2018
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Commander-in-Chief?
Editor, I’m an old U.S. Marine who proudly served this wonderful country of ours, during and after the Korean War, and if I were a young Marine today, and had to salute the present Commander-in-Chief, after doing so I would throw up my guts in disgust. People that think there is nothing lower than whale […]
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Wells Jr. High student receives appreciation award for her volunteerism
WELLS ─ Eighth-grade student Sarah Shackford was recognized by Wells Jr. High School for her volunteer service to the school’s Bridges Program where she assists staff and special education students with disabilities. This award was also in recognition of her adherence to the school’s core values ofRespect, Responsibility, Honesty, Trustworthiness and Compassion. Presenting a “Certificate […]
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New accessible trail under construction in Wells
WELLS — A new, handicapped accessible trail at Wells Reserve is expected to be completed by early fall, according to town officials. Wells town officials announced on Tuesday that the Webhannet Marsh Trail was currently under construction. The trail is being built on the Wells Reserve’s conservation easement and town land, in coordination between the […]
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Great Maine Camp Out nears at Sandy Pines Campground
KENNEBUNKPORT — Sandy Pines Campground has announced its first annual Great Maine Camp Out to be held on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event welcomes traditional campers or glampers for a weekend of family activities in the great outdoors. Kids will love the Scavenger Hunt and Crafts and Story Hour, while families can eat with fellow campers at a Burger […]
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Kennebunkport woman who took in rabid, injured raccoon will not be charged
The Kennebunkport woman who tried to help an injured, rabid raccoon before it bit her and a game warden this month will not be charged with a crime, the Maine Warden Service said Monday. The woman, Lisa Gunther, had the animal for only nine hours and notified the warden service sooner than wardens had first thought, said […]
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Supporters of George H.W. Bush’s ‘1,000 Points of Light’ gather in Kennebunkport
KENNEBUNKPORT — Three decades after it was ridiculed and became a punchline on late-night television, former President George H.W. Bush’s Points of Light concept is still going strong to the surprise of some, including President Trump. The phrase, aimed at promoting the former president’s vision of volunteerism, was transformed into Point of Light awards given […]
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Byron York: In Washington, a rare relationship without pretense
There are people in Washington who hate each other but who, for public consumption, pretend not to hate each other. What was almost refreshing about the relationship of Sen. John McCain and President Trump was that there was no such pretending. A number of Trump’s 2016 Republican primary rivals who serve in the U.S. Senate […]
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Justin Chenette: Increasing health care options for Maine people
The issue of health care is deeply personal. It’s why I firmly believe that Mainers should have the freedom of choice when it comes to their doctor and other health care professionals, as well, as the treatment that best meets their specific health care needs. Neither the Legislature nor insurance companies should stand in the […]
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Bill Libby: Maine students need increased access to postsecondary education
Recently, I joined fellow leaders in business and education for an event at Thomas College in Waterville. We gathered with some of the college’s brightest students to drive home an important point: that greater access to and affordability of postsecondary opportunities are essential to closing the 21st century workforce skills gap. Why would I care […]
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