KENNEBUNK – Kennebunk Savings Insurance announced it has purchased the York Insurance Agency in York. The acquisition was completed on Dec. 31, 2023. York Insurance Agency was established in 2006 by Deb Lauersen, who has more than 35 years of experience in the business. “I love insurance and the opportunities it affords my clients,” Lauersen […]
Dan King
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Planeteers of Southern Maine plan clothing drive
The annual event is scheduled for April 27 at the Quest Fitness parking lot in Kennebunk.
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From Augusta – Let’s end child hunger in Maine
Child poverty and food insecurity are connected, persistent issues that continue to impact far too many Mainers day to day. Now is the time to use every tool at our disposal to confront the challenge of poverty and childhood food insecurity. I want to take the time to tell you about a couple of things […]
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Obituary – Orrin Nest
Orrin R. Nest, 92, a native of Kennebunk, died peacefully in his home Sunday morning. Born Aug. 13, 1931, in Saco, to Charles Nest and Marjorie (Taylor) Nest. Orrin was a young entrepreneur who started logging and operating a sawmill with his Uncle Frank, too, working at Roger Fibers, PR Boston, and at the Dana […]
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Obituary – Alan Joy
Alan Joy, 85, died peacefully on March 3, 2024, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Alan was born on July 17, 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Roland and Mary (Bohon) Joy. He graduated from Cambridge Rindge & Latin School in 1956 and then attended Macintosh Business College. Alan worked for Honeycomb in Biddeford and retired […]
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Obituary – James Boselli
James Chester “Skip” Boselli, 79, of Kennebunkport, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2024. Skip was born on Feb. 28, 1944, to Chester “Joe” Boselli and Germaine Michaud in Manchester, New Hampshire. He attended Bishop Bradley High School and graduated from Saint Anselm College. After several years managing his father’s woodworking business, he built a […]
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A Window on the Past – Captain Clyde G. Young, master mariner of South Portland
Since our fishing shacks washed away in January, I’ve had several opportunities to talk with Richard Holt, a fisherman who once used one of the shacks at Fisherman’s Point. Richard is descended from a long line of fishermen and sea captains. We take a look this week at the interesting life of his grandfather, Capt. […]
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Our Sustainable City – Wild Seed Project: Returning native plants to the Maine landscape
This past year, South Portland launched its 100 Resilient Yards program in an effort to promote organic land care and biodiverse landscapes. There was astounding interest from residents to participate in the program, with over 430 applications. After choosing 100 sites, we provided technical expertise and resources to help residents begin to transform their properties […]
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Community News – Graves Library lecture series continues with Gigi Georges
The 2024 Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series at Graves Memorial Library continues Sunday, March 10, with “Downeast” author Gigi Georges. The event is scheduled for 2 p.m. According to a Feb. 28 news release, “Dr. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House […]
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Obituary – Charles Martin, Sr.
Charles Edward Martin, Sr., 80, of Sanford, passed away at his home on Feb. 26, 2024, following a period of failing health. Charles was born in Everett, Massachusetts, on Aug. 17, 1943, to James and Sadie (Worth) Martin and attended local schools. A veteran of the US Navy, he served three tours in Vietnam as […]
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