Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
November 23, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Veterans shouldn’t face homelessness To the editor, Not one veteran should face homelessness. That 500,000 suffering souls linger on the streets is hard to stomach. We lack neither the resources – financial or material – nor the expertise to house, clothe and feed each one, so what gives? In place of an honest, humble accounting […]
Published
November 23, 2021

It’s a very Mid-Week Music Christmas

Concert series continues Dec. 8 at Town House School in Kennebunkport.
Published
November 23, 2021

Obituary – Andrew Smith, Jr.

Andrew J. Smith, Jr., 89, of Arundel, passed away peacefully on Nov. 15, 2021, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. Andrew was born Jan. 23, 1932, to Andrew J. and Marguerite (Brown) Smith, Sr. in Kennebunkport, where he grew up and attended school. Andrew spent four years in the U.S Army where he was […]
Published
November 23, 2021

A Window on the Past – The life of the tug Pejepscot

We’ve previously written about the history of the Portland Shipbuilding shipyard that was run by the Dyer family in Ferry Village. I thought it might be interesting to follow the life of one of the ships built there, the tug Pejepscot. We have a particular interest in the Pejepscot, as its half hull model, still […]
Published
November 23, 2021

Christmas Prelude preps for 40th event

After a year with virtual events, Prelude is back with new festivals, events.
Published
November 23, 2021

Community News – South Portland Land Trust meeting features ‘Re-Wilding’ presentation

South Portland Land Trust members and the public are invited to attend the organization’s virtual annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. This year’s annual meeting will feature a special presentation on “Re-Wilding Your Yard and Land” by Anna Fialkov, program manager of The Wild Seed Project The annual meeting is a great […]
Published
November 22, 2021

Community News – Wells Christmas Parade set for Dec. 12

The Wells Chamber of Commerce announced the 36th annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 12. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. from Wells Plaza and proceeds north on Route 1 to Wells Junior High School. The Primary event sponsor is Kennebunk Savings. Silver sponsors are Avita of Wells and DF Richard Energy. […]
Published
November 19, 2021

Obituary – Samuel Wallace

Formerly of Haverhill, Massachusetts, Samuel Carmen Wallace, born Nov. 12, 2000, found his peace on Nov. 5, 2021, after a long battle with Substance Use Disorder. His family will find comfort in the fact that he is finally at rest. Sam inspired laughter, strength and confidence in all who met him. His sense of humor […]
Published
November 18, 2021

A Window on the Past – Historical society ‘memorializes’ junior high/middle school with 2021 Christmas ornament

We are happy to announce that the latest edition of the South Portland Historical Society’s Christmas ornament is available now. For 2021, in light of the current consolidated middle school being built on South Portland’s west end, we decided to “memorialize” the existing Memorial Middle School before it is razed. For many years, South Portland […]
Published
November 18, 2021

Community News – South Portland Christmas Toy Drive celebrates 10th year

Last year, the South Portland Christmas Toy Drive helped more than 280 South Portland children with new warm coats, boots and toys. One-hundred percent of the money raised goes directly to buying the needed items for children. This is 10th year of the drive and involves a partnership with the South Portland Police Department, South […]

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