The Southern Maine Agency on Aging announced its spring classes of A Matter of Balance and Tai Chi. The classes are designed to enrich the quality of life for adults 60 and older by improving their physical wellness and self-confidence. A Matter of Balance is a falls prevention class designed to help participants increase physical […]
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Our Sustainable City – Swap Shop and Electric Tool Library reopening soon
Good news, the Swap Shop and South Portland Electric Tool Library (SPETL) are reopening the week of April 9. Here’s what you need to know. Swap Shop The Swap Shop is located at the transfer station and is a space where South Portland residents can donate or pick up acceptable household items to encourage reusing […]
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A Window on the Past – Caboose Lunch and Rudy’s Diner
For many of us, the former restaurant at 449 Main St. has seemingly been there forever. Known originally as Caboose Lunch, the diner existed for 70 years, known under a variety of other names, including Tommy’s Lunch, Rudy’s Lunch, Rudy’s All Star Diner, and Rudy’s Diner. Let’s take a look at this small, local eatery. […]
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Letters to the Editor
Candidate ‘is a listener’ To the editor, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all candidates running to support us as our local Maine officials. The time, effort, energy, personal cost, and exposure to risk they all put forth are admirable. As this year’s election season approaches, I ask that you consider casting your […]
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Community News – Planning continues for May Day Festival
Organizers announced that planning continues for Kennebunk’s 26th annual May Day Festival, to be held on Saturday, May 4, and that volunteers are welcomed. The festival, according to a news release, “Needs many volunteers that day to make things run smoothly and it need only be for a short time.” Examples include: helping to line […]
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Business News – University of Southern Maine receives gift from Kennebunkport Resort Collection
The $25,000 donation will sponsor the Parenting Room at USM’s new McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success.
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Business News – Kennebunk Savings Insurance tabs Ross for director of operations post
KENNEBUNK – Kennebunk Savings Insurance announced the appointment of a new director of insurance operations. Mark Ross, who most recently held the position of vice president, retail experience manager at Kennebunk Savings Bank, was promoted to the role. According to a news release, in the newly-created position, Ross will be responsible for overseeing all operational […]
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Obituary – Dr. Thomas Farrell
Dr. Thomas H. Farrell, a beloved teacher, coach, and longtime school administrator, died on Sunday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) surrounded by his family. He was 77. He lived with his wife of 46 years, Debbie Porter Farrell, in both Kennebunk and Weld. Farrell’s professional life was one devoted to youth. He spent over 50 […]
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Obituary – Janet Burd
Janet Ramsay Burd, a resident of Kennebunkport since 2017, died Tuesday morning, March 19, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was 69 years of age. Born in Santa Monica, California, on Aug. 22, 1954, Janet was the beloved daughter of Dr. Beatty Ramsay and Edith (Anderson) Ramsay. She was raised in Pacific Palisades, […]
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Obituary – Dr. Richard Fetzner
Dr. Richard “Dick” Fetzner passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024, surrounded by his family. He spent the last years of his life in his beloved home at Goose Rocks beach in Kennebunkport. Dick was born on March 22, 1929, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and went on the to have an illustrious career in science, […]
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