Dan King

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August 17, 2021

Community News – South Portland Public Library welcomes patrons inside

The South Portland Public Library has welcomed patrons back inside the library. Both library locations are open to the public once again. Though construction crews work to finish up work, the Main Library as well as the Branch, are open. The hours are as follows: Branch Library, 155 Wescott Road, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, noon […]
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August 17, 2021

Some like it hot: Rotary barbecue a sweltering success

Annual event raises funds for Rotary Club of Kennebunk programs.
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August 17, 2021

Community News – Noble Memorial Ride seeks sponsors, riders

Sponsors and riders for the Herb Noble Memorial Motorcycle Ride to benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center are being accepted. The annual ride supports children with medical needs and their families in Maine. All donations are tax deductible and all sponsors and registered riders receive a free shirt. For more information, […]
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August 17, 2021

Fundraiser planned for Kennebunk skatepark improvements

A Summer Folly is scheduled for Aug. 25 at Old Vines Wine Bar in Lower Village.
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August 17, 2021

Kennebunkport Historical Society launches Mid-Week Music series

Elvis! Elvis! Elvis! scheduled for Sept. 29.
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August 17, 2021

Guest Column – Remembering Sharon Staz

This past week, we were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of Sharon Staz. Though a brilliant power company administrator and a multi-generational community activist, she never tooted her own horn so those of us whose lives were touched by this humble beautiful woman, now at her passing, will toot it for her. Most […]
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August 17, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Commission schedules Community Uplift Plan To the editor, I am pleased to announce that the South Portland Human Rights Commission is planning the Community Uplift Plan on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Redbank Community Center located at 95 Macarthur Circle Way. This is a free event for youth and families. […]
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August 16, 2021

Obituary – Paul Bonneau

Paul V. Bonneau, of Cape Porpoise, died peacefully Aug. 13 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a long struggle with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Paul was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on July 26, 1949, to Frank X and Jeannette Grenier Bonneau. He graduated from Assumption Prep and College, then headed west to fulfill […]
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August 16, 2021

Obituary – Sharon Staz

Sharon A. Staz died on Monday, Aug. 6, at her second home in Camden. She was 78. Sharon was born in Ohio in 1943 to Harry William and Winnifred E. Staz. She graduated from Ithaca College in 1965 with a B.S. in speech/drama. Sharon’s career stretched from financial and business management positions at several colleges […]
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August 16, 2021

Obituary – Clifford Welch

Lifelong resident of Kennebunk, Clifford S. Welch, 102, passed away Thursday Aug. 5, 2021. Clifford was born in Kennebunk, March 24, 1919, to the late Raymond and Mary (Chaney) Welch. He married Eileen Dempsey in Kennebunkport on April 20, 1947, where they raised three children. Clifford proudly served his country in the United States Navy. […]

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