Members of both parties say the rise in white nationalist sentiment, including an event Saturday in Augusta by members of a neo-Nazi group, need to be forcefully condemned.
2023
Obituary – Henry Pickering Jr.
Henry “Ben” Benson Pickering Jr., of Arundel, passed away Aug. 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ben was a well-known painting contractor in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area. He was also past president of the Pickering Foundation in Salem, Massachusetts, where his skills as a builder and painter transformed and preserved his ancestral home. […]
Hawaii’s governor warns scores more could be dead following wildfires on Maui
The blazes that consumed most of the historic town of Lahaina, are already the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, with a death toll of at least 96.
Summer Band Blast 6 raises funds, food for Community Outreach Services
The annual event is held at the Waterhouse Center in downtown Kennebunk.
Maine Catholic Diocese faces 6 more childhood sexual abuse claims
The newest complaints allege the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland knew about the abuse, which occurred between 1954 and 1988.
School Report: Community and collaboration join for student success in new unified school
When speaking to families about the new unified school, which voters will be asked to move forward on the November ballot, one of the concerns many bring forth is losing the community feel fostered in our current K-2 schools. I understand this concern whole-heartedly. Community is crucial for the successful development and education of a […]
How transfer-on-death deeds can protect the future of your property
If you’re a property owner, you’ve likely considered what will happen to your property after your death. Many people have some idea of who they’d like their property to pass to, but if the proper steps aren’t taken in advance, your wishes may not play out as you’ve imagined them. One tool that might be […]
Obituary – Michael Demmons
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Demmons on Aug. 9, 2023. Born on Dec. 17, 1971, at Webber Hospital in Biddeford, Michael was 51 years old. Michael was a beacon of love, warmth, and laughter. He deeply cherished his three beloved daughters: Madison, Mckenna, and Dakotah, and he embraced […]
Letter to the editor: Portland should put ReCode process on hold
The updating of the city’s land use code must educate the public about the consequences of the process and offer as many ways as possible for residents to take part in person.
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