Dan LaRoche, a local who is often seen cleaning up the city streets on his own, was the beneficiary of a gift from regulars at one of his coffee spots.
2021
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Boston man’s 50-year secret: He was fugitive, wanted in a bank robbery
Thomas Randele’s family confirmed that only just before he died, he told them he was wanted in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland’s history.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
COVID switches New Year Gorham shows to virtual
The New Year’s Eve show will go on this year in Gorham, but with a virtual format. Disappointed New Year Gorham organizers decided just days before the annual celebration to cancel in-person attendance at the musical performances and other entertainment scheduled for the night of Friday, Dec. 31. The exception will be the fireworks display, […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Four candidates seek one seat on Westbrook council under new rules
While the city council has always appointed replacements, the change in the procedure recently has drawn some criticism.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Kennebunk Free Library announces January’s featured artist
Kennebunk Free Library announced the opening of its January 2022 Speers Gallery exhibit, “Through the Mind’s Eye” by John Forssen. The exhibit features oil paintings of land and seascapes, many featuring a variety of birds. Forssen is a Kennebunk artist and frame-maker who has been engaged in some form of art for over 70 years. […]
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Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have helped slow the spread of the highly contagious variant in Asia.
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Obituary – Marilyn Foster
Marilyn (Randall) Foster, 90, wife of the late Ernest R. Foster, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at home. Born in Kennebunk., the daughter of the late Harvey and Minnie (Welch) Randall, she lived in Wells for many years, moving to her daughter’s home in Norwich, Connecticut in 2017. Marilyn enjoyed spending time with her family […]
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings recognized for work with small businesses
Kennebunk Savings has been recognized by the Small Business Administration for its work with the small business community amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bank was honored with the District Director Award due to their exemplary lending practices to bolster local businesses at a critical time. “Kennebunk Savings has consistently been among the Small Business Administration’s […]
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Rotary Club and community program reaffirm commitment to children
Chief Bob MacKenzie of the Kennebunk Police Department recently announced that Kennebunk Rotary Club and Community Strong, Character Strong, Children Strong will continue to make a difference in children’s lives. Community Strong, Character Strong, Children Strong supports children in need throughout Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. Kennebunk and the surrounding areas are not unlike other communities […]
Posted inAmerican Journal
Teacher: Westbrook High School science students suffered due to remote learning
Science teacher Adam Wolf said students learned only about 60% of what is taught during a normal year.