Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies

Letters to the Editor

Community composting would be beneficial To the editor, Thanks to our select board and town management for inviting public assessment of the transfer station’s operations and services. It is an excellent opportunity, and so very timely when one considers how waste management can contribute to a healthy community and planet. I am writing not only […]

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Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies

Letters to the Editor

Energy-efficient lights can be attractive To the editor, I applaud Kennebunk’s plan to switch to LED street lights to conserve energy and lessen its carbon footprint. But as the town negotiates with Kennebunk Light & Power over ownership issues and fixture and bulb types, I hope all parties will agree to retain the town’s ornate […]

Posted inSouth Portland Sentry, Southern Maine Weeklies

A Window on the Past – South Portland’s Anthoine Street almshouse evolved into nursing home

This week, we continue the story of the Anthoine Street property that has long been the site of a nursing home, now Pinnacle Health and Rehab. Last week, we talked about Barnum’s Bathing Rooms that started on the site of the mineral springs there. Isaac Barnum had operated a business that offered the chance to […]