Dana Edwin Pearson, 90, of Whately, Massachusetts, and Kennebunk Beach, died at his Whately home in his favorite chair by the fireplace on Feb. 15, 2022. His passing was quick – the way he had hoped. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on Sept. 30, 1931, to parents Chauncey Wright Pearson and Edwina Ely Pearson, he graduated […]
Kennebunk Post
News from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel from Mainely Media.
Obituary – Robert Rooney
Robert Gerard Rooney of Kennebunk, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. He was a longtime resident of Stow, Massachusetts, Nahant, Massachusetts, and Kennebunk. Robert graduated from Boston College, class of 1961, and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army. […]
Obituary – Doris Jackson
Doris S. Jackson, of Kennebunk, and previously Basking Ridge and Union, New Jersey, passed on Feb. 14, 2022, at age 94. At her side was her son Bruce R. Jackson of Kennebunkport and his partner Jeannine McCoy, her wonderful caregivers at Huntington Common and Northern Lights Hospice, and loving contact with friends and family. Born […]
A story of love that is everlasting, as couple marks 50th anniversary
‘I’d do it all over again,’ said Betty Mandeville, reflecting on her marriage to husband, Andy.
Gere says tax bill would make housing more affordable
It would increase the tax exemption, allowing nonprofit developers to serve households with incomes up to 120 percent of the area median income.
Community News – Birders club has two scholarships for teens
The Maine Young Birders Club is seeking two young birders to participate in birding programs for teens on Hog Island and Borestone Mountain in the summer of 2022. The club and York County Audubon are offering the scholarships. Applications and complete details are available at www.yorkcountyaudubon.org/scholarships. Applications are due by March 15. Applicants must be […]
Letters to the Editor
Claims are off the mark To the editor, The York County Superior Court ruling rejecting RSU 21’s injunction is a significant win for Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, taxpayers and the integrity of our school district. Kennebunk’s town charter should be rewritten to clarify that RSU directors are beholden to voters and subject to recall. But that’s […]
Recall ballot date set as RSU 21 petition procedures discussed
The recall election will take place March 29, pending the outcome of a March 2 court hearing.
First Parish responds to vandalism
Kennebunk church dedicates new Black Lives Matter banner.
Obituary – Jessie Leach
Jessie Moody Leach, 87, of Kennebunk, passed away on Feb. 8, 2022. She was born on Sept. 24, 1934, in Rockland, Maine, to Jesse and Edna (Page) Moody. She spent her childhood in Newcastle, Maine, moving to Kennebunk in 1947. After graduating from Kennebunk High School in 1952, she attended the Golden School of Beauty […]
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