Mary Susan Gunter, affectionately known as “SuSu” and “the Principessa,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, surrounded by members of the family who adored her. She savored her role as wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, but was also celebrated for her “joie de vivre” and innumerable talents. During her 88 active years living […]
Kennebunk Post
News from Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel from Mainely Media.
Last call: After 36 years, dispatcher Sharon Phillips retires
“The job is very gratifying when you make a difference,” she said.
Kennebunkport selectmen set short-term rental license fees
The board voted that those who have rented at least 14 days in 2019, 2020 or 2021 may apply for a 2022 license.
Letters to the Editor
Thanks for the crosswalk help To the editor, I am a disabled senior who hobbles along Main Street in Kennebunk and most people know me because I have a little black cart, which I push because it not only holds all my stuff, but it also keeps me from falling down because I have TBI […]
Kennebunkport has some COVID tests on hand, but new supply backordered
There’s been an upswing in demand for testing, and the town’s public health department is seeing more people test positive for coronavirus, the director says.
Community News – Dumas named a National Merit semifinalist
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced that Kennebunk High School senior Sofie Dumas is among the National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist students in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2020 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship qualifying test, […]
Pandemic Reflections – Gardens revisited, a year later
Just before the first frost is when Mainers ask each other, “How were your gardens this year?” The response always has to be weighed, whether you’re going to tell the truth, stretch it, or outright lie. Last year, our first COVID summer, was a drought year which hammered lawns and gardens. The flowers said their […]
Obituary – Robert Pearce
Robert Henry Pearce, 89, of Juno Beach, Florida, formerly of Lincroft, New Jersey, entered eternal life on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife of 34 years, Dolores Mullin Pearce. He is survived by his four children, Bill and his wife Suzie (Goodman) of Dickson, Tennessee, Mike and his wife Wendy […]
With $2.6 million grant, Kennebunk Fire Rescue to hire eight
The hirings won’t replace per diem personnel, but will increase the number of people on a shift, said Fire Chief Jeff Rowe.
Letters to the Editor
Thank you for pickleball push To the editor, Thank you Bill Case for your persistence in pushing for pickleball courts in Kennebunkport. Thank you also to the town for providing funds to resurface and line the Beachwood Avenue Rotary Park tennis courts to accommodate both tennis and pickleball and for providing nets for both sports. […]
You must be logged in to post a comment.