The Rev. Joan Ingwersen Mabon, on Dec. 19, 2020, of Kennebunk. Born in Middletown, Ohio, July 19, 1930, she graduated from Duke University, class of 1952, with a B.A. degree in music. A summer romance in Kennebunk Beach, with her future husband and life partner, Thomas M. Mabon (“Tim”) led to their marriage in […]
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Kennebunk property tax rate up 10 cents
The $14.25 rate means someone with a $400,000 property will pay $40 more in taxes this year.
Community News – Kennebunkport Legion Post 159 schedules free barbecue
American Legion Post 159 in Kennebunkport will host a free drive-through barbecue on Friday, Sept. 3 and Friday, Sept. 10. The drive-through event is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Donations are welcome. The menu features pulled pork, smoked chicken, beans, bratwurst pieces, potato salad, coleslaw, jalapeno cornbread and desert. The Legion Post is located […]
Pandemic Reflections – Summer’s too short whiff of normal
Last week, I described the four waves of COVID’s demoralizing ups and downs — steep and rapid on the upside and slo-mo declines on the back side. We did have a brief time between June and the first week of August, when we began to believe the stars were moving into alignment for us. New […]
Guest Column – Two legacies
Always calm and resolute in the face of impending danger, chaos or the unknown, with a faint smile on his face, my father could have served as a great leader for many folks in times of fear and trouble. His presence and bearing always gave me comfort when I was fearful and uncertain. I asked […]
From Augusta – Reducing student hunger in Maine
As I reflect on the past year of the pandemic and the legislative session, I think of how we took on challenges that existed even before the pandemic – but then were made worse by it. One of these challenges is the persistent problem of child hunger, something that no student anywhere should ever have […]
Arundel selectmen set tax rate
The town saw a $22 million increase in assessed value last year.
Back to school, five days a week, in RSU 21
Classes started Monday, Aug. 30. Last week, faculty and staff attended a two-day symposium, to provide inspiration at a time when schools are fully opening for in-class instruction for the first time since March 2020.
Kennebunks fireworks display is Sunday, Sept. 5
Central Maine Pyrotechnics is poised to set off 2,000 aerial shells from Narragansett Point.
Children’s Day with Kennebunkport Historical Society
Event is Aug. 28 at White Columns.
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