Rebuilding from last winter’s storms and ensuring our communities are prepared for severe weather worsened by climate change is one of my and the Legislature’s top priorities this year. LD 1, “An Act to Increase Storm Preparedness for Maine’s Communities, Homes and Infrastructure,” will do just that. LD 1 has the potential to be transformative […]
Dan King
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Opinion – Winter weather and the toll on mailbox systems
After the (a recent) snow, I dutifully cleared my driveway on Route 9 in Kennebunkport, clearing more to allow the USPS to have clear access to my mailbox. This morning, I found the granite post and the mailbox clipped off, lying in the snow. A few other mailboxes up the road from me were also […]
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Community News – Kennebunkport Conservation Trust schedules first ‘Trust Talk’
Kennebunkport Conservation Trust announced the creation of Trust Talks, a new series designed to showcase voices within the community. According to a news release, each session will feature a different speaker, whether a trust board member, community leader, or representative from an organization, who will share their expertise and unique programs, fostering education and collaboration […]
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Letter: Stand up for fairness and safety
As a lifelong female athlete and former athletic scholarship recipient, I want to express my agreement with Tom Moyer’s recent letter in the Kennebunk Post advocating for policies consistent with Title IX, which was enacted in 1972. I personally benefited from Title IX nearly a decade after its passage, earning a partial athletic scholarship for […]
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From Augusta – The importance of a strong supplemental budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 11, my colleagues and I convened in the Senate with the hopes of passing Maine’s supplemental budget. The budget, which is different from the biennial budget, provides additional funding to address certain needs the state may have. Members of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee have been working diligently to get the […]
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Mainewhile: Getting back to the roots of the Presidents Day holiday
Happy Presidents Day! I hope that wherever you are you stayed safe during the recent spate of storms, and were able to use the long weekend to rest up. It’s been a heck of a week. A quick note about this holiday; it started out as the celebration of one president, our first. That, of […]
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Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation grant results in trail challenge
The Tommy McNamara Charitable Foundation recently granted $25,000 to the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust to establish a children’s hiking trail challenge for introducing the youth of the Kennebunks to the vast trail systems in the area. Upon receiving the award, according to a news release, the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Executive Director, Tom Bradbury, reached out to […]
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Letter: Take down barriers to kayak launch area
It was nice to see that wonderful picture of the now retired couple who spent years manning and taking care of Goat Island Lighthouse. It was always such a pleasure visiting them, by kayak or boat, as they always welcomed us and gladly showed us around. They will be greatly missed. Unfortunately, future visits won’t […]
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Business – Kennebunk Savings employees volunteer over 11,000 hours
Kennebunk Savings, according to a news release, has a powerful culture of volunteerism, and its 330 employees are celebrating a grand total of 11,078 hours volunteered in 2024. “It always takes a few weeks to get it all tallied up because we all do so much,” said Rachel Peter, the bank’s volunteer coordinator, in an […]
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Letter: Support all students
Two individuals attended the Feb. RSU 21 School Board meeting to spread inaccurate and harmful information. These men were there to share personal opinions that are unfounded and not supported by professional medical associations, psychiatric societies, or educational institutions. They are, sadly, invested in speaking poor quality, harmful information, and stories that are divisive and […]
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