The Kennebunk Select Board and Planning Board met last week to discuss the town’s housing needs moving forward. This year, the town released three action plans: a Climate Action Plan, an Economic Development Plan, and a Housing Needs Plan. Chris Osterrieder, Kennebunk Town Engineer, said the Housing Needs Plan identifies where the gaps in housing […]
Southern Maine Weeklies
News from the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Courier, Kennebunk Post, Scraborough Leader and South Portland Sentry.
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Obituary: Manuel (Manny) Peña Cerrito, March 1964 – October 2024
“Vuela y se libre señor.” We mourn the loss of Manuel (‘Manny’) Peña who died Oct. 12, 2024, at the age of 60, after 10 years with stage 4 prostate cancer. His resilience and enthusiasm for life continue to inspire us. He is remembered for his genuine, open nature and his sincerity. With Manny, what […]
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Reporters win Maine Press Association awards
Reporters from The Forecaster, Lakes Region Weekly, American Journal, Sentry and Leader received recognition from the Maine Press Association for their stories. Drew Johnson, a reporter for the Scarborough Leader and South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry, received first place in the “Continuing Story” category for weekly newspapers for his reports last summer on The Lumbery’s legal […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Through My Lens: How I’m managing election-related stress
As the U.S. presidential election approached, I felt the familiar sense of anxiety creeping in. For many of us, this election isn’t only about policy changes, but deeply personal stakes that impact our security and sense of belonging. Unlike a sports game, this outcome will have lasting implications for our communities, families and futures, making […]
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Perfect time for a reminder: It’s still a beautiful world
I am writing to you this week from my parents’ house – well, my house now. I am sitting at a card table set up where the dining room table used to be. I am at the stage of clearing out my parents’ house where I am equal parts frustrated, nostalgic and overwhelmed. One piece […]
Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford couple sentenced for drug trafficking
A Biddeford man and woman were sentenced Nov. 1 in U.S. District Court in Portland for their roles in a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy in southern Maine. U.S. District Judge John A. Woodcock Jr. sentenced Michael Bolster, 49, to a total of 72 months in prison on one count of conspiring to distribute fentanyl and two […]
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Community News: Nov. 7
Biddeford Middle School honors veterans The Biddeford Middle School Chorus students in grades five, six and seven will perform a concert in honor of Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the BMS Performing Arts Center. The concert will kick off the 2024-2025 Music Department season of concerts. The Fifth Grade Chorus […]
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County Report: Finding a good fit, for better health
Often, exactly how you do your job can play a role in how you feel at the end of the day, or beyond. Sitting or standing at a workstation, conducting repetitive tasks, or spending a lot of time in a car can effect a person’s job performance. York County government’s human resources staff have begun […]
Posted inKennebunk Post
New volunteers sought at Seashore Trolley Museum
Seashore Trolley Museum announced that it will host a New Volunteer Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. Those interested will learn more about seasonal and year-round volunteer opportunities available this winter and during the 2025 season. The campus is located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport. Seashore Trolley Museum, […]
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Obituary – Rainelle West
Rainelle West Rainelle “Rainy” Mitchell West, 75 years, a resident of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Arundel, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2024. Rainy was born in Bar Harbor and raised in Rockland and Pittsfield, Maine. She attended Central Maine Institute. She was married to George “Scotty” West in 1968, and together they […]
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