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Letters to the Editor

Support of Trump actions questioned In an Aug. 9 letter to the editor, Kevin King, wrote that he is not a “Trump fan,” but will be voting for his policies. Which policies does he support? Restricting reproductive rights? Tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations creating massive federal debt and his inflationary tariffs? Does […]

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Obituary – Joanna Brown

Joanna Brown Joanna Smith Brown, 74, of Kennebunk, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. The daughter of John G. and Ruth J. Smith, Joanna was born and raised in Kennebunkport where she forged many friendships that continued throughout her life. She attended Wellesley College and UNH, specializing in political […]

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Business News – Kennebunk Savings announces new board members

Kennebunk Savings has elected five new members to its board of directors. The new directors, according to an Aug. 25 news release, “represent diverse professional experiences combined with local ties and involvement in our communities, all of which will help to guide future growth and ensure a continued commitment to our customers, communities and employees.” […]

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Herb Noble Ride benefits children’s hospital

The 16th annual Herb Noble Memorial Motorcycle Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel. The ride benefits Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center. The cost is $25 per person with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Registration includes a ride T-shirt. The ride, according to a press release, leaves […]

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Obituary – Raymond Kimball

Raymond Kimball Raymond James Kimball, 84 years, a resident of Arundel, died late Tuesday evening, Aug. 13, 2024, at his residence. Raymond was born May 22, 1940, in Biddeford, a son of Harold H. and Irene M. (Chapman) Kimball. Raymond served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, from 1963 to 1965. […]

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Mainewhile: Versant offer is well intentioned, but crosses a line

Props out to the Maine Public Utility Commission for drawing a line to preserve our collective right to privacy in rejecting Versant Power’s recent offer to turn over electric usage records as a way for police to target illegal marijuana farms. The offer makes a sort of sense, I suppose. Illegal pot farms have been […]

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School district makes KHS principal choice

Regional School Unit 21 announced Tuesday the selection of Scott Tombleson as the new principal of Kennebunk High School. Tombleson, according to a school district press release, was previously the principal at South Portland High School. He has also worked at Yarmouth High School, Salem High School in Salem, Massachusetts, and the Schutz American School […]