Representatives from Norway Savings Bank swung by The Opportunity Alliance in South Portland last week to deliver a holiday donation of $2,500 to the organization. The donation, according to a news release, was part of the Helping Hands initiative at the bank that has featured surprise stops and donations by Norway Savings to nonprofits across […]
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New Year’s Eve Kennebunk features Wild Blueberry Ball Drop
The New Year’s Eve Kennebunk celebration (known as NYE KBK) will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at various locations on Main Street in downtown Kennebunk. The events culminate in the Wild Blueberry Ball Drop from the bell tower of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church at midnight. The free event is hosted by the First […]
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Opinion – Celebrating a legacy and leadership transition at Kennebunk Savings
For more than 10 years it has been our honor to serve the constituents of Kennebunk Savings. Throughout this time, it has been our privilege to work with President and CEO, Brad Paige, however, the end of December marks the end of an era with Paige at the helm as he heads into retirement. This […]
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Community News – Chess Club meets at Graves Library
Chess Club Tuesdays at Graves Library Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library announced that Chess Club meetings are happening every Tuesday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Dow Room. Whether a seasoned player or just starting out, the club welcomes all levels of players. Players are invited to bring their own chess board or […]
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Mainewhile: Tap into something real and serve one another
Hello, hello, hello and Yuletide greetings to all. Last week, I gave myself the present of writing down some notes, a quick sketch if you will, of my ideal community. I had more to say – so I am keeping that rolling right through the holiday season up to the end of the year. OK, […]
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Business – Kennebunk Savings donation helps combat food insecurity
The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation is honoring the spirit of the holiday season with a round of giving to local food pantries and meal sites. “As a community bank, we’ve been attuned to the rising need in our communities for the last several years,” said Lex Meagher, the bank’s president, in a Dec. 16 news […]
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Opinion – Four reasons to participate in Community Outreach Services’ challenge
Community Outreach Services invites the community to double its impact and support local families in need through a generous $5,000 matching challenge. Thanks to a pledge from Susan Roth, president and CEO of Trims Unlimited, every dollar donated will be matched dollar for dollar — up to $5,000 total. Roth is a pioneer in experiential […]
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From Augusta – Preparing for the 132nd Legislature
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, I was sworn in for a third term as your State Senator. It is an honor to continue representing the people of South Portland, Cape Elizabeth and part of Scarborough in the Maine State Senate. Over the past four years, I have enjoyed speaking with you about your concerns and the […]
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Mainewhile: A rough draft of how life should be
Here we are in mid-December. Everyone doing OK? I hope all of you are getting an ample supply of cookies, eggnog and merriment. I have decided to give myself the gift of using this space to sketch out my ideal community. Right here, in black and white, the way I wish life would be. Now, […]