Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush attended the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Dock Square Kennebunkport. In a break from tradition, Memorial Day featured cool and misty conditions for participants and spectators. Contributed / Photos by Cynthia Fitzmorris
Dan King
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Mainewhile: Invasion of lilacs a great thing. Invasive plants? Not so much
Oh happy, day, oh happy day. The lilacs are out at my house. This year, the floral display is a little bit extra because the hawthorn bush has grown up and interwoven with the lilac so there are delicate white blossoms wound around the heavy purple clusters. It is really special. Lilacs are one of […]
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Obituary – Wilma Norman
Wilma G. Norman, 91, known as “Gig” to all who knew her, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2024, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford, with her large, loving family at her side. Gig was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Biddeford, one of 13 children born to William F. and Grace L (Leach) Brennan. She […]
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Class of 2024 Top Ten Percent – Kennebunk High School
Class of 2024 Top Ten Percent Kennebunk High School Keara Battagliese of Kennebunkport is the daughter of Heather and Neil Battagliese. She was a member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Smith College Book Award. She was a 4-year varsity lacrosse player, earning an SMAA All-Conference award. Keara is excited for her […]
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Obituary – Mark Stevens
Mark W. “Woody” Stevens, 65, of Kennebunk, passed away suddenly in Portland on Friday, May 17, 2024. Woody, to all who knew him, was born Dec. 17, 1958, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Woodbury G.G. and Beulah M. Pitts Stevens and attended Kennebunk schools, then earned his certificate in HVAC Technologies from SMVI in […]
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Obituary – Freeman Hatch
Freeman Scott Hatch, 45, of Sanford died on May 16, 2024, in Kennebunk. Freeman was born on Jan. 19, 1979, in Biddeford to Scott and Vicki Hatch. Freeman completed his GED and worked several jobs, currently he was working at Hurricane Restaurant in Kennebunkport. Freeman was the scariest looking, soft-hearted person known. When he was […]
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Presentation will feature Restoration Laos co-founder
Michael Ambler, of Restoration Laos, will visit Kennebunk Free Library to discuss the work his organization is doing to clear bombs from villages in Laos. The discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. “From 1965 to 1974,” according to a May 17 press release, “the United States waged a secret war in the […]
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Letters to the Editor
Candidate is an excellent listener Please consider voting for Karen Plattes, who is running for a seat on the Kennebunk Select Board. Karen’s extensive work experiences includes proficiency in the building and overseeing of budgets, applying for and managing grants, and negotiating and overseeing federal and state contracts. Privately, she has successfully and responsibly owned […]
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Arundel schedules Memorial Day event
The Arundel Historical Society will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 26, at the Arundel Fire Station on Limerick Road. The event will include an invocation by a local minister, honor roll names will be read, and a wreath will be laid upon the monument dedicated to those who have […]
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