From Augusta – Another year gone by

Dan King Post/American Journal

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January 1, 2022

From Augusta – Another year gone by

When I sat down the other day to think about the past year, I found myself thinking of some words from “The Little Prince.” “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” These words […]
Published
December 31, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Opportunity for input on petroleum storage tanks To the editor, Pass through South Portland and you’re likely to notice the 120 massive petroleum storage tanks clustered along the city’s shoreline and often, the strong smell of petroleum. Most concerning is the impact of the tanks’ toxic chemical emissions on our health, including respiratory illness, asthma, […]
Published
December 30, 2021

Obituary – Thomas Howe

On Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, Thomas Richard Howe – beloved husband, father and grandfather – passed away at the age of 87. Tom was born on April 7, 1934, in Yarmouth, Maine, to Charles and Ethel Howe. Tom graduated from South Portland High School in 1952. After high school, he worked at Maine General Hospital […]
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December 30, 2021

Obituary – Joyce Camp

On Dec. 27, 2021, Joyce Pickard Camp passed away peacefully with family by her side at Southern Maine Health Care following complications with a chronic illness. Joyce was born in Augusta, Maine, on Sept. 10, 1941, the daughter of John ‘Jack’ and Mildred Pickard. Joyce grew up in Augusta where she lived with her parents […]
Published
December 30, 2021

Town & Country holiday efforts help fund meals

Credit union donates to Cumberland, York county organizations.
Published
December 30, 2021

A Window on the Past – Anderson’s Variety Store in Ferry Village

In the days before large shopping malls, Walmart and the internet, you could find most anything you needed by heading across the bridge to the stores on Congress Street in Portland. If you lived in or near the Ferry Village neighborhood in South Portland, however, you could simply take a quick walk to Anderson’s Variety […]
Published
December 30, 2021

Community News – Southern Maine Community College launches electric vehicle certification program

SOUTH PORTLAND — Southern Maine Community College has launched the first electric vehicle program in Maine that trains vehicle repair technicians to diagnose and service electric and hybrid vehicles. The class is designed for technicians who work at auto repair shops, auto dealers and other vehicle-related businesses. For the class, students take a hands-on weeklong […]
Published
December 29, 2021

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. […]
Published
December 29, 2021

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 […]
Published
December 29, 2021

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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