While growing up in a blue-collar community with a strong union presence, “Made in America” was a label that was commonplace in most stores and on most products. Making a purchase with that label gave us a sense of pride in the fact that you were supporting a neighbor while getting what you paid for. […]

Blaine Armand Fortin, 53, of Kennebunkport, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at his home. He was born Oct. 14, 1967, in Biddeford to Armand and Charlotte (Verrier) Fortin. He married Tracy Cranston on Sept. 22, 2000. Blaine graduated from Biddeford High School in 1986. He was a successful partner in the ownership of […]

Beverly Joan Going Morris Dec. 7, 1933 – June 27, 2020 Beverly was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Derby and Marion Going, who relocated to Maine, where Beverly was raised and educated. She was a graduate of Kennebunk High School. Beverly wasted no time in following her heart, marrying Frank Morris, on Feb. […]

Richard Calvin Gordon, 90, of Kennebunk, passed away on May 10, 2021, at his residence following a lengthy period of failing health. Richard was born on March 14, 1931, in the Bronx, New York, to Leo and Frances (Diamond) Gordon. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, and went on to graduate […]

More than 2,300 essential items were recently donated to York County Shelter Programs from students at Middle School of the Kennebunks.  It was the largest single donation from a school in the nonprofit’s history, going back to 1979. Megan Gean-Gendron, executive director of York County Shelter Programs, said the number of socks donated will allow […]