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December 8, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Editor’s note: The first paragraph of the following letter was omitted from the Dec. 3 print edition of the Kennebunk Post. Recall doesn’t benefit school district To the editor, Petitions to recall RSU 21 School Board chair Art LeBlanc and school board member Tim Stentiford were filed in the Kennebunk town clerk’s office Monday, Nov. […]
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December 8, 2021

Guest Column – The pocketknife

Many years ago, when I was still a young man, they pressed upon us the notion that there were standards, and among them, there was a standard measure for a Gentleman. And this was, simply put, a pocketknife, a clean handkerchief and a ten-dollar bill. The pocketknife was to solve technical or physical problems as […]
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December 8, 2021

Community News – Waterhouse Center hosts Skate Swap

Kennebunk’s annual Skate Swap is set for Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Waterhouse Center. Those attending should bring skates to swap from 11 a.m. to noon, and swap or buy skates from noon to 1 p.m., for a minimum donation of $10. Participants can buy or swap one pair per person, with priority given to […]
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December 8, 2021

Community News – Recycling firm sends out holiday reminder

Keep recycling during the holiday season, but ecomaine, the Portland-based recycling facility, is making a list and checking it twice – a list of acceptable items in single-sort recycling bins this holiday season. “Every holiday season, the amount of recycling tends to increase,” said Kathryn Oak, ecomaine’s recycling manager, in a Dec. 2 news release, […]
Published
December 7, 2021

Guest Column – Transport of Wreaths Across America is appreciated

The Maine Professional Drivers Association would like to recognize some of our supporting member companies, and their drivers, who have graciously donated their time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America, and the work they do to honor the men and women who have selflessly served this great nation. ADUSA Transportation (Hannaford) will donate […]
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December 7, 2021

Community Harvest accepting delivery reservations for Noel Dinner

Community Harvest, a local nonprofit organization, will host the 19th annual Noel Dinner on Friday, Dec. 24. Traditionally, the Noel Dinner is a complimentary Christmas Day dinner for community members to come together and share in delicious food and festive company. This year, due to the spread of COVID-19, the organization is making two significant […]
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December 2, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Caregiving resources are available To the editor, Caregiving may be one of the most important, and challenging, roles you’ll ever assume. No matter where you are in your caregiving journey — starting to plan; taking care of a family member in your home, in a facility, or from a distance; or managing end-of-life caregiving responsibilities […]
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December 2, 2021

A Window on the Past – South Portland machinist, Charles B. Rutledge

We mentioned Charles Rutledge in last week’s column about the tug Pejepscot. Since we have several other references to Mr. Rutledge in our archives, let’s take a look at the interesting life history of this South Portlander. Charles B. Rutledge was born in 1888 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the son of Charles and Annette Elizabeth Rutledge. […]
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December 2, 2021

Community News – South Portland Public Library hosting Diaper Drive through Dec. 20

The South Portland Public Library is hosting a Diaper Drive between Monday, Nov. 22 and Monday, Dec. 20. Those wishing to donate may drop off diapers at either the Main Library or the Branch Library location, during business hours and library staff will deliver them to a Maine Diaper Bank. One in three U.S. families […]
Published
December 1, 2021

Community News – Christmas Prelude lobster boat rides offered

Library to host Arctic climate specialist The Camden Conference and Kennebunk Free Library present Dr. Susana Hancock at the Kennebunk Free Library on Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Hancock’s discussion is titled Climate Politics in Contemporary Europe. Hancock is a specialist in Arctic climate geopolitics. With a background ranging from astrophysics to linguistics, she […]

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