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Published
June 23, 2022

Guest Column – Good parenting, or whatever

It’s not so complicated for the Mouse, he said, when I asked Nonney if he had any thoughts on parenting or whatever they might call it. He said, “We just keep telling them that they are wonderful, that we love them, and we hug and kiss them, and tell them to stay clean, don’t make […]
Published
June 23, 2022

Business News – Heart to Heart offers more than a ride

Kennebunk Savings donation bolsters transportation service.
Published
June 23, 2022

Letters to the Editor

Don’t mess with Maine To the editor, The news that Kennebunk’s special select board meeting – with only four of the seven select board members present – voted on June 7 to engage a Texas executive search firm, Strategic Government Resources, to hire a new town manager causes bells to ring in the ears of […]
Published
June 23, 2022

Community News – Library begins summer reading programs

It is once again time for the Summer Reading Program at the South Portland Public Library. Starting June 11, South Portland Public Library card holders of all ages can sign up to participate in summer reading. There will be separate children, teen, and adult reading programs, each with their own challenges and prizes. The program […]
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June 23, 2022

In the Know – Public works director retires after 25 years

Scarborough Public Works Director Mike Shaw retired this June after 25 years with the department. “Mike has been a trusted and invaluable member of my leadership team,” said Scarborough Town Manager Tom Hall. “His level of commitment to the town and its residents was unmatched and I always appreciated his positive outlook and can-do attitude. […]
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June 23, 2022

A Voice from the Past – Nancie Hackett Thompson

This week’s entry is from the diary of Nancie Hackett Thompson in spring 1869. Nancie was the third wife of Nathaniel Lord Thompson, who owned a large shipbuilding yard in Kennebunk. The loss of his previous two wives left Nathaniel with four young children prior to his marriage to Nancie in 1859. At the time […]
Published
June 22, 2022

Community News – Brick Store Museum hosts Cambodian artist

Thanks to the partnership of Khmer families in Kennebunk, the Brick Store Museum welcomes Cambodian ceramic artist Yary Livan, with an exhibition of his traditional ceramics. Livan is one of only three known Master Ceramists to have survived the 1975 Khmer Rouge genocide, and the only one known to be living in the United States. […]
Published
June 22, 2022

Our Sustainable City – You’re invited: Food waste recycling event in Redbank

Join our Sustainability Office for a fun-filled Saturday morning, brimming with community building, knowledge sharing and sweet summer treats. What better way to kick off the summer season than a food waste recycling event? To celebrate the launch of our new food waste drop off site at Redbank Community Center, the Sustainability Office is hosting […]
Published
June 22, 2022

A Window on the Past – Summer in Maine Auction and Independence Day Classic Car Show

The Summer in Maine Auction, the auction featuring some of the best that Maine has to offer, will open for bidding on Saturday, June 25, at the South Portland Historical Society’s museum at Bug Light Park. Bids will be accepted every day until the auction closes on the […]
Published
June 21, 2022

From Augusta – Maine lawmakers partner with AG’s office to protect Maine consumers

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 […]