No remorse from presidential candidate To the editor, In October 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned as vice president of the United States because he had committed income tax evasion and was facing charges of political corruption. The Republican party took action and Agnew knew enough to leave office and never run again. In 2016, President-elect Trump […]
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A Window on the Past – South Portland World War II shipyards lecture scheduled for March 23
On Saturday, March 23, the South Portland Historical Society will hold a lecture about South Portland’s World War II shipyards at the Community Center at 1 p.m. From 1941 to 1945, South Portland produced 244 Liberty ships and 30 Ocean ships at two shipyards on its eastern waterfront. The shipyards covered a massive area that […]
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Community News – Southern Maine Community College launches hospitality podcast
Southern Maine Community College last week announced the launch of Bed & Butter: THE Hospitality Podcast. Bed & Butter will be an exploration of the hospitality industry hosted by hotel executive Sean Riley. The podcast is produced in collaboration with SMCC’s Communications & New Media Studies program, offering a platform for students to delve into […]
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Community News – Brick Store Museum highlights Edith Barry through storytelling
The Brick Store Museum, according to a March 6 news release, “is celebrating Women’s History Month with the extraordinary woman who founded the institution during an interactive celebration with storytelling, behind-the-scenes tours, and sweet treats” on Saturday, March 23 from 3-5 p.m. “The museum was founded in 1936 by artist Edith Barry,” wrote Cynthia Walker, […]
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Letters to the Editor
Grateful for the support of voters To the editor, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters in South Portland House District 122 for electing me to finish the term of the late Lois Galgay Reckitt. I’m grateful for the trust you have placed in me to represent you in Augusta. The morning […]
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Our Sustainable City – Organic, what does it really mean?
Imagine yourself in your favorite local grocery store or farmers market. As you scan the produce section, do you consider buying organic over non-organic? For many of us, we’re not entirely sure what organic means, but we generally hear that it’s the “better” option. This week, I chatted with Madi Whaley, education programs coordinator at […]
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Kennebunkport’s Climate Action Plan available for viewing
Task Force seeks input from community members prior to March 28 vote.
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Obituary – William Dionne Jr.
William E. Dionne Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Westminster, Colorado, on Feb. 27, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was born on Sept. 11, 1950, to Dr. William E. Dionne and Virginia E. Dionne in Sanford. Raised in Springvale, he attended local schools and graduated from St John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, […]
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Obituary – Joanna Peverett
Joanna (Krause) Peverett, 81, of Kennebunk passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by family. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on June 13, 1942, daughter of the late Arabel (Browning) Krause and the late Philip H. Krause, she graduated from Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, in 1960 and received a BA in […]
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From Augusta – Creating a safer Maine
Oct. 25, 2023, will be a day Mainers look back on for years to come. Our beloved state joined the list of Deadliest Mass Shootings in the U.S., and according to The Violence Project ranks 10th in severity. Many of us remember where we were when we learned of the mass shooting, how we felt […]
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