Dan King

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September 15, 2021

Guest Column – Shopping blurs gender lines

A comedian once said that when it comes to shopping, men are hunters and women are gatherers. Sounds about right to me. Many women will walk into a shoe store just to look around (read: gathering) and see what styles are in fashion. Not many men would do that. More likely they’d walk into Lamey-Wellehan, […]
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September 15, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Thanks for pumping brakes on ordinance To the editor, The South Portland Dog Owners Group would like to thank the South Portland City Council for its foresight in moving to strike the portion of ordinance No. 3-21/22 Section 3-19 C that would have required that “any dog not licensed in South Portland must be on […]
Published
September 13, 2021

Obituary – Mary Murphy

Mary Hayes Murphy, 98, of Kennebunk, formerly of Somerville, died on Sept. 7, 2021. Born in Somerville on Sept. 7, 1923, to her beloved parents the late Timothy and Mary (Maloney) Hayes. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late James Patrick Murphy. Devoted mother to Dennis J. Murphy and wife Cynthia, of Medford, Patricia […]
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September 13, 2021

Ice cream nights benefit eight nonprofit organizations

Seashore Trolley Museum has plans to expand the series next summer.
Published
September 9, 2021

Community News – York County Audubon schedules peregrine falcon program

The peregrine falcon is thought to be the fastest animal on earth. On Tuesday, Sept. 21, York County Audubon will present a Zoom program entitled: Peregrine Falcon Restoration in Acadia National Park. The presentation features park ranger Patrick Kark. The peregrine falcon was one of the first species to be listed under the federal Endangered […]
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September 9, 2021

Guest Column – Watermelon slices

Back then, way back then, on a hot summer day in Washington, D.C. you could sell a slice of watermelon from a barrel of ice water on the street for a dollar, and you could buy a truckload of watermelon in the summer in Georgia, Florida or Alabama for 10 cents apiece. So we did. […]
Published
September 8, 2021

Community News – Trucking for Kids Convoy scheduled for Sept. 19

The Maine Professional Drivers Association announced the 23rd annual Trucking for Kids Convoy event will be held on Sept. 19. The event helps Camp Sunshine and Camp POSTCARD raise funds for operation, which have been difficult for the past few years. Activities will include: Touch-a-Truck event (10 a.m.), truck show, drivers competition, raffle items and […]
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September 8, 2021

Our Sustainable City – Plug in to electric vehicle market

There are now over 80 models of electric vehicles commercially available in the U.S., many of which can be found in Maine. These vehicles are cheaper and more technologically advanced than they have ever been, with a wide variety of makes and models to choose from. Two common misconceptions about electric vehicles are that they […]
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September 8, 2021

A Window on the Past – William Lane, Spring Point’s first lighthouse keeper

Historical society’s Engraved Brick Program raises crucial funds.
Published
September 7, 2021

Pandemic Reflections – The great Maine real estate rush

Two years ago, I was presenting my Historian’s Report at the Kennebunk Fire Society’s annual dinner and meeting. My topic included the events and emotions leading up to Massachusetts’ decision to give up Maine as a part of the 1820 Missouri Compromise. That’s a pretty dry subject, even for a retired U.S. history teacher, especially […]

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