Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
October 18, 2021

Project Pilgrim offers curbside pick-up or delivery

Community Harvest’s Thanksgiving Day meal is hosted at St. Martha’s Church in Kennebunk.
Published
October 15, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Bells of Kennebunkport To the editor, Church bells have been used for three primary reasons: Ringing the hours to tell parishioners the time, to summon parishioners to services, and to inform parishioners there is important news. Since about 1960, when personal timepieces became nearly universal, ringing the hours became noise in two ways: It annoys […]
Published
October 13, 2021

Guest Column – Five reasons to vote on Nov. 2 (or before)

I watch South Portland City Council meetings the way others watch their favorite sports team. I cheer, I sigh, I yell at the screen, I applaud. Sometimes the evening ends in victory for our community; other times I shake my head in frustration. The reality is that democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires […]
Published
October 13, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Mayor demonstrates concern for entire community To the editor, I would like to speak to the core values that I have seen our mayor and fellow councilor, Misha Pride, demonstrate. Councilor Pride demonstrates respect, of the individual, the family, community groups and the community as a whole. As an attorney, he appreciates how the law […]
Published
October 13, 2021

Community News – South Portland Hannaford celebrates renovations with donation

Hannaford Supermarkets will welcome shoppers to enjoy a variety of new product offerings and features designed to offer customers a greater level of convenience following a recent renovation at its South Portland store located at 415 Philbrook Ave. According to an Oct. 7 news release, the renovated supermarket will feature a variety of enhanced grab-and-go […]
Published
October 12, 2021

A Window on the Past – History of South Portland’s town and city halls

In last week’s column, we mentioned the unfortunate fire in January of 1874 at John L. Parrott’s store on Ocean Stree. That fire also consumed the town hall that was located next door. Let’s take a look at some of the various meeting and town halls that South Portland has used over the years. When […]
Published
October 12, 2021

Community News – All Souls’ Walk scheduled for Oct. 23

The Brick Store Museum will once again make spirits come alive for one afternoon for its 18th annual All Souls’ Walk on Saturday, Oct. 23. The popular Halloween event features continuous tours through Hope Cemetery beginning at noon, with the last tour departing at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, children younger than 12 […]
Published
October 12, 2021

Guest Column – Brady among the Tampanians

Tom Brady is either the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) or just a goat, depending on your geography, NFL team affiliation, or political persuasion (the guy reportedly had a MAGA hat in his locker). Like many superstars, he’s a polarizing figure. You love him or you hate him. Or, if you’re a longtime Patriots fan, […]
Published
October 11, 2021

Obituary – Sonia Plass

Sonia C. Plass passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 92 on Oct. 5, 2021, at her home in Kennebunk. She grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire, where her mother, Novart, settled with husband, Arsen, after she escaped Armenia in 1917. Sonia received her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire […]
Published
October 11, 2021

Obituary – Roslyn Wildes

Roslyn Ruth Wildes, 89, a longtime Kennebunkport resident and a beloved mother to her children Michael, Dawn and Andrew, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at her home following a period of failing health. Roslyn was born April 18, 1932, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the daughter of James Bartlett and Evelyn Ruth MacCarthy, and is a […]

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