Our Sustainable City – Seeking two Neighborhood Champions for food waste project in West End

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January 21, 2022

Our Sustainable City – Seeking two Neighborhood Champions for food waste project in West End

History of the South Portland food waste program The mission of the South Portland Sustainability Office is to guide the development of policies and practices that simultaneously promote economic well-being, strong community connections, and a healthy environment. One of the ways South Portland is working toward this mission is through programs designed to reduce waste […]
Published
January 20, 2022

Obituary – Sherwin Day

Sherwin Cathcart Day, 92, a well-known musician and resident of Kennebunk, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a period of failing health. Sherwin was born Dec. 25, 1929 in New York, New York, the son of William and Frances (Breeden) Day, and is a graduate of the […]
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January 20, 2022

Obituary – Virginia Reid

After a brief illness, Virginia Franklin Reid, 97, a longtime resident of Kennebunkport, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough surrounded in love by her family. Virginia was born at home on Aug. 5, 1924, in Manasquan, New Jersey, the daughter of Samuel A. and Mildred Agnes LaChomas Franklin, […]
Published
January 20, 2022

Obituary – Abner Clarkson

Abner Clarkson, of Lyman, died in Biddeford on Jan. 9, 2022, a stone’s throw away from where he was born in Biddeford on June 27, 1989. Abner was the son of Matt and Rita (Ozols) Clarkson and spent his entire childhood at the family farm on Walker Road in Lyman. He attended Lyman Elementary School, […]
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January 20, 2022

A Window on the Past – John Burney, one of South Portland’s many early milkmen

The history of dairy farms and milkmen in South Portland has always intrigued me. Even before joining our historical society about 18 years ago, I had started my own collection of South Portland milk bottles and had researched 75 different milkmen and dairies who had worked in our community over the years. I’m sure the […]
Published
January 19, 2022

Community News – York County Audubon to host tree identification session

Kennebunkport Republican Committee schedules caucus The Kennebunkport Republican Town Committee will caucus 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Rhumb Line Resort. The resort is located at 41 Turbats Creek Road, Kennebunkport. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the state convention, elect delegates to the York County Republican Committee, […]
Published
January 19, 2022

Community News – Community colleges making in-person decisions

In light of the post-holiday surge of COVID-19 infections in Maine, the presidents of Maine’s seven community colleges are deciding locally whether to delay the start of in-person classes for the spring semester. College presidents have the flexibility to adjust the spring semester based on local circumstances, according to David Daigler, president of the Maine […]
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January 18, 2022

From Augusta – Honor MLK Day by serving your community

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was this past Monday, Jan. 17. The federal holiday is unlike most other holidays and for many reasons. For starters, the fight for this holiday to be nationally recognized was long and difficult. Although the effort started nearly right after the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it […]
Published
January 17, 2022

Obituary – Dwight Janerich

Dwight Thomas Janerich died peacefully in the early hours on Jan. 9, 2022, at the age of 84 after several months of hospitalization. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Gibbons Janerich, his children, Dwight Anthony Janerich and Mary Patricia Rimmer, their spouses, five grandchildren, his sister and niece. Born to Anthony […]
Published
January 17, 2022

From Augusta – Applying for the property tax deferral

As your state senator, advocating for children, seniors and veterans is a priority for me, and will continue to be during this legislative session. In this update, I’ll be focusing on Maine seniors, especially those who have been struggling with the burden of paying ever-increasing property taxes. Two factors contribute to this problem. First, property […]

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