Gail Schopick Gail Marie Schopick (nee Morrisroe), aged 69, passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2024, in Kennebunkport. Born on Nov. 19, 1954, in Wimberley, Texas, Gail lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and love, leaving a lasting impact on everyone she met. Gail’s journey in nurturing and care began in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where […]
Kennebunk Post
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Obituary – Ruth Fleming
Ruth Fleming Ruth Mona Fleming, age 96-and-a-half, as she proudly would say, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at Gosnell House in Scarborough. She was born Jan. 1, 1928 in Caribou, Maine, to Jack Edward and Nellie Ellen Searles. She married Alva Fleming on July 29, 1946, and together they raised four children. […]
Obituary – Margaret Hayford
Margaret Hayford Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Hayford, 102, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2024. She was born at home in Kennebunk, on March 28, 1922, a daughter of the late Herbert W. and Florence (Murphy) Whitten. Peggy married the love of her life, Edward F. Hayford, on Jan. 20,1945, and together they raised two girls, […]
Local photographer reflects on life in Kennebunkport
Robert Dennis recently published a second edition of his book, “Reflections,” with Tom Bradbury.
School district HR director tenders resignation
Scott Harrison held the position for nearly four years.
Community News – Brick Store Museum seeks community collections
Museum seeks community collections The Brick Store Museum announced that it would mount an exhibit this fall that will showcase the varied collections of community members. Those interested in loaning a portion of their collection to the museum’s September exhibition is invited to contact museum staff at [email protected] or call 207-985-4802. According to a museum […]
Letters to the Editor
Road race exceeds fundraising goals On behalf of Kennebunk Free Library, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community for the incredible support and enthusiasm shown during our recent 27th Edition 5K fundraiser. The success of this event was truly a community effort, and we are thrilled to share that thanks […]
Obituary – Robert Sked
Robert Sked Robert Garrett Sked, 82, of Kennebunk, formerly of Hopewell, New Jersey, died peacefully at home on July 12, 2024, after a long illness. Bob was born Nov. 3, 1941, to Charles and Jayne (Garrett) Sked in Trenton, New Jersey. He served in the United States Navy for a period of time before receiving […]
Oldies Dance Group event raises nearly $6K for Ronald McDonald House
The impact that rock n’ roll music has made in all our lives is massive and its lasting popularity continues to boost the Oldies Dance Group in its mission to support the Ronald McDonald House of Portland. The latest Rock n’ Roll Dance staged by the Oldies Dance Group in April in Biddeford sold 330 […]
County Report: York County approves $21.5 million tax commitment
York County Commissioners approved the tax commitment of $21.5 million at their July 10 meeting and soon thereafter, the county’s 29 municipalities received their tax bills for fiscal year 2025 – which began July 1 – in their mailboxes. The tax collected from the municipalities represents the lions’ share of the annual county budget which […]
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