Floyd and I lived side by side on 47th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, he in his house and I in mine, for four or five years. He had a 20-year head start on me and has surely moved on to better things by now. Yes, he was elderly when I knew him, and therefore […]
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Obituary – Alfred Corey
Alfred Burdick Corey was born in Alfred, New York, on Nov. 22, 1933. He passed away at his home in Kennebunk on Feb. 29, 2024. The family of three girls and two boys lived in Westwood, Massachusetts, and settled in Dedham, Massachusetts. He graduated from Dedham with the class of ’51 excelling in basketball. Later, […]
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Community News – Church of the Nazarene plans Easter Egg Hunt
First Light South Portland Church of the Nazarene will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to children ages 10 and younger. More than 7,000 eggs will be filled with treats and every child will get to find one Lucky Golden […]
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Obituary – Elizabeth Fitzgerald
It is with a heavy heart we tell of the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Fitzgerald on Feb. 25, 2024, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough, with family by her side. Betsy was born on April 17, 1955, in Biddeford, the first born of Marlowe and Judith LeBarge of Kennebunk. Betsy was a 1973 graduate of […]
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Honor Roll – Middle School of the Kennebunks
Quarter 2 Sixth Grade High Honors: Evelynn Abbott, Ella Bell, Oliver Berlin, Reid Berlin, Oliver Berube, Matilda Blakemore, Hailey Boucher, Briggs Buckley, Olivia Cataldi, Charles Chaponis, Amelia Clark, Holland Cleary, Samuel Coleman, Carleigh Cunningham, Emersyn Dallara, Garrett Day, Chenay Deveau, Caleb Dyer, Malek Eid, Lowy Fairfield, Frank Fernandez, Mabel Fettig, Mary Fossett, Aydin Fowler, Jackson […]
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Obituary – Edna Johnson
Edna M. Johnson, 94, of Kennebunk, died peacefully on Feb. 13, 2024, after a short period of declining health. Edna lived a strong, independent, and inspired life for 94-plus years, building instant friendships with those of all ages and becoming “Mom” to many. Edna was born on Aug. 14, 1929, in Woodstock, Vermont, daughter of […]
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Community News – West Kennebunk concert series features Irish flute and guitar duo
A pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert of Irish music by Boston-based duo Matt and Shannon Heaton is scheduled for Sunday, March 10 at West Kennebunk United Methodist Church. According to a news release, the Heatons play “updated traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, and bouzouki and complement their instrumental work with engaging vocals. They present […]
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Letters to the Editor
Election letters To the editor, While I don’t live in South Portland District 122, I follow every election, because every representative represents me. I give my strong support for House Seat 122 to Matt Beck. I have known Matt for 25 years, and what is unwavering is his honesty, integrity and dedication to our democracy. […]
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Community News – Maine students encouraged to enter Upcycle Challenge
The waste management company ecomaine announced the launch of its Upcycle Challenge for 2024, targeted at students from grades first to sixth, and seventh to 12th with the opportunity to win a $250 award in their respective age groups. The Upcycle Challenge, according to a news release, invites students from ecomaine’s member communities to transform […]
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Our Sustainable City – Springing into action: Landcare and gardening season await
According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is right around the corner. If, like many, you are starting to think about your yard and lawn, here are some helpful reminders about our city’s land-care ordinance. If you’re excited to start gardening, I’ll also share how you can get involved with our local community gardens. In 2020, South […]
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