Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
December 13, 2021

From Augusta – Now is the time to get affordable health care coverage

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into a third year, it is more important than ever for Mainers to have affordable, quality health care. Maine is only as strong as its people; and our people can’t be strong unless they can go to the doctor, afford their medications and stay healthy. That’s why I’m excited to […]
Published
December 9, 2021

A Window on the Past – South Portland history teacher, Charles F. Kahill

One of the things that we undertake at the historical society is the documentation of the lives of people who have made a difference in our community’s history. I was pleased to have us focus this past week on the longtime history teacher Charles Kahill. Without a doubt, the Kahill legacy has been cemented by […]
Published
December 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Matthews is one of South Portland’s unsung heroes To the editor, South Portland is fortunate to have many unsung heroes, and Richard (“Dickie”) Matthews is no exception. After 15 years on the South Portland School Board and 12 years as the chair, Dick has stepped down from his post – but not from his commitment […]
Published
December 8, 2021

Our Sustainable City – A year in review: Progress on One Climate Future

It has been a year since South Portland City Council adopted One Climate Future, our joint climate action and adaptation plan with Portland. The plan outlines 68 strategies to reach our ambitious (but achievable) goals of reducing city-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050 and transitioning municipal operations to 100 percent clean renewable energy […]
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December 8, 2021

From Augusta – Comprehensive plan committee deserves kudos – and feedback

Kennebunk’s Comprehensive Plan Committee has put together a comprehensive document about our town and its guidelines for growth over the next 10 years. This is significant. Once approved by voters, perhaps in June, what actions town committees and members of the select board take in future, if done well, should be grounded in the guidelines […]
Published
December 8, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Editor’s note: The first paragraph of the following letter was omitted from the Dec. 3 print edition of the Kennebunk Post. Recall doesn’t benefit school district To the editor, Petitions to recall RSU 21 School Board chair Art LeBlanc and school board member Tim Stentiford were filed in the Kennebunk town clerk’s office Monday, Nov. […]
Published
December 8, 2021

Guest Column – The pocketknife

Many years ago, when I was still a young man, they pressed upon us the notion that there were standards, and among them, there was a standard measure for a Gentleman. And this was, simply put, a pocketknife, a clean handkerchief and a ten-dollar bill. The pocketknife was to solve technical or physical problems as […]
Published
December 8, 2021

Community News – Waterhouse Center hosts Skate Swap

Kennebunk’s annual Skate Swap is set for Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Waterhouse Center. Those attending should bring skates to swap from 11 a.m. to noon, and swap or buy skates from noon to 1 p.m., for a minimum donation of $10. Participants can buy or swap one pair per person, with priority given to […]
Published
December 8, 2021

Community News – Recycling firm sends out holiday reminder

Keep recycling during the holiday season, but ecomaine, the Portland-based recycling facility, is making a list and checking it twice – a list of acceptable items in single-sort recycling bins this holiday season. “Every holiday season, the amount of recycling tends to increase,” said Kathryn Oak, ecomaine’s recycling manager, in a Dec. 2 news release, […]
Published
December 7, 2021

Guest Column – Transport of Wreaths Across America is appreciated

The Maine Professional Drivers Association would like to recognize some of our supporting member companies, and their drivers, who have graciously donated their time and equipment in support of Wreaths Across America, and the work they do to honor the men and women who have selflessly served this great nation. ADUSA Transportation (Hannaford) will donate […]

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