Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation’s fund seeks to enrich the lives of older adults living in York County, funding a variety of project proposals from nonprofits.
Dan King
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Obituary – Denis Dignan
Denis Dignan Denis Rogers Dignan, 87, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2024, at home in Port Townsend, Washington, with family and friends at his bedside. Denis was born on Aug. 31, 1937, in New York City and was raised in Princeton, New Jersey. Before attending Brown University, he attended Princeton Country Day School and graduated […]
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Obituary – Eunice Fitton
Eunice Fitton Eunice Elizabeth Fitton passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 20, 2024, where she was born on April 20, 1924. A lifelong resident of Bridgton, daughter of Thomas Fitton and Hazel (Stiles) Fitton, she attended Bridgton schools. In her youth, she enjoyed working for the family businesses: Stiles-Fitton Hardware and later, Fitton Hardware, […]
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Letters to the Editor
State rep candidate will work tirelessly I am thrilled to endorse Ellie Sato to represent Gorham District 109 in the State House. Ellie is uniquely qualified to serve as state representative, having served as an aide to Democratic senators at the State House, myself included. Ellie is a fast-learner and a great listener; I’ve seen […]
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Mainewhile: Where are you from? It’s a complicated question
“Where are you from?” Such an interesting question. On the one hand, I think it is absolutely fundamental to the human experience to ask this. It is rooted in the primal idea of “clan,” the big question of “friend or foe?” I think about all of the many cultures where when people meet, they greet […]
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Letters to the Editor
Take close look at proposed charter There is an element of the proposed new Town Charter that is not likely to get coverage in the commission’s promotional campaign. Current Charter: Section 3.03: “Select Board member (sic) shall be compensated at rates adopted by the Annual Town Meeting …” Proposed Charter Section 2.1.6: “The Town Council […]
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Opinion – Comedy show, live auction benefits Founders Park in Wells
Enjoy an evening of laughter and live auction on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Village by the Sea Resort on Route 1 in Wells. The Founders Park Community Center Committee invites the public to join them as they present popular comedians Gary Caouette, Steve Scarfo, and Ryan Gartley in a stand-up comedy show with a […]
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Community News – Town House School to host ‘Jimi Volume 2’
Town House School to host Jimi Volume 2 Mid-Week Music continues Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. with Jimi Volume 2. Mark Gunter (keyboards/vocal), Dylan Kumnick (drums), John Kumnick (bass/vocal), and Dana Pearson (guitar/vocal) will perform their second annual batch of songs from Seattle’s favorite son, Jimi Hendrix. Likely tunes on their setlist include “Foxey […]
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Record turnout for Arundel Fall Trail Festival
Arundel Conservation Trust’s fourth annual Fall Trail Fest hosted a record turnout on Saturday when nearly 170 participants completed a trio of events. The festivities, based at the Arundel Municipal Building, included 5K, 10K and half marathon runs that employed the trust’s Arundel Community Trails and the Eastern Trail. Eli Nixon, of Portland, won the […]
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Business – Chamber honors business, community leaders
The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner meeting, Drive to Be the Best, on Sept. 19 at Vinegar Hill, honoring dozens of local businesses and business leaders. “We love the community celebration that Drive has become,” said Chamber Executive Director Laura Dolce in a Sept. 20 news release. “It’s a tremendous […]
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