In so many ways, Maine is just one big town. If you are boarding the bus in Boston, the odds are actually pretty good that you will know a few of your fellow passengers – and if you run into someone from Maine while traveling the globe, there’s a bond. I think this sense of […]
Dan King
Posted inScarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry
From Augusta – Repairing Fort Preble and preserving our history
Here in Senate District 29, one of our greatest assets is our rich history – especially our naval history along the coast. This history has often been preserved alongside open spaces and trails that we use for recreation, walking, biking, birdwatching and transportation. One of my favorite places to walk my dogs is the Greenbelt […]
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Goat Island lighthouse keepers retire
Scott and Karen Dombrowski served as Goat Island lighthouse keepers for 32 years.
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Opinion – Tags and flags and who we are
Mark, my oldest son, lives in Jacksonville, Florida, and works as a concert sound engineer for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, handing out microphones to individual performers and placing them on or near the various musicians and musical instruments that make up the orchestra. Then he stands by and mixes and tunes the sounds on their […]
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Letters to the Editor
Kennebunk trash and recycling vote On Feb. 11, the voters of Kennebunk will be asked to decide whether to make a dramatic, 30-year change to the way we handle trash and recycling. I encourage all to read as much as they can about the issue as well as watch recordings of Select Board meetings on […]
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Community News – Historic painting returns to Brick Store Museum
Historic painting returns to Brick Store Museum The Brick Store Museum, according to a Jan. 7 news release, preserves over 55,000 objects and archives relating to the history, art and cultures of Kennebunk and surrounding communities. Nearly a year ago, the museum hosted a “March Madness” competition, during which museum visitors voted for their favorite […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier, Kennebunk Post
Business – Web design, bookkeeping aid available for small businesses
Nonprofit organizations and small businesses in York County, southern Oxford County and the town of Baldwin, are encouraged to apply for free technical assistance for bookkeeping and/or website design services. It represents the third and final round of grants being offered through the Economic Recovery Hub Program by the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: The wondrous world of libraries, hearts of our communities
Ah, the fresh, clean start to a brand new year. So much promise, so much potential. I am setting aside the “traditional” resolutions this year and focusing instead on this idea: What is out there already that I want to pay attention to and be a part of? First on my list: Libraries. Man, I […]
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Opinion – Sorting through the process of cabinet nominations
When the season for cabinet nominations arrives, it always reminds me of what former Patriots coach Bill Parcells said about his team and roster: “If they want you to cook the dinner, at least they ought to let you shop for some of the groceries.” Coaches – and presidents-elect – should have the ability to […]
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Business – Kennebunk Savings donates to community hub for older adults
Kennebunk Savings serves as a steward for the Huntington Common Charitable Fund, charged with the mission of supporting nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of older adults in York County. The fund, according to a Jan. 3 news release, awarded a donation – a $100,000 grant to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, in support […]
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