Dan King

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August 13, 2021

Obituary – Robert Gilday

Dr. Robert F.X. Gilday, age 92, a recent resident of Lee, New Hampshire, and formerly of Kennebunkport, died peacefully in his sleep on Aug. 10, 2021, with his loving daughters at his side. Robert was born on May 24, 1929, in New York, New York, the second son of William L. and Irene (Benz) Gilday. […]
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August 12, 2021

A Window on the Past – John Edwards, a Ferry Village grocer and entrepreneur

Sometimes we come across a photograph that is so unusual, it just begs for more research. Such is the case with the photograph this week showing a windmill in Ferry Village that had been destroyed by fire. The windmill was owned by John H. Edwards. The son of a shoemaker, Edwards was born in 1864 […]
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August 11, 2021

Community News – Kennebunk Land Trust schedules Annual Meeting and Summer Social

Kennebunk Land Trust announced last week that its Annual Meeting and Summer Social will feature guest speaker Dan Gardoqui, a local bird whisperer, educator and principal at Lead with Nature. The event will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center, located at 4 Dane St., Kennebunk. The program starts […]
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August 9, 2021

From Augusta – The American Rescue Plan at work for our community

On Monday, July 19, the Legislature adjourned for the year after passing LD 1733, the bill allocating nearly $1 billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. I couldn’t think of a better way to end our legislative work for the summer than by voting on a bill that provides strong support for […]
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August 7, 2021

Obituary – Dianne Hunt

Dianne Christian Hunt, 64, of Kennebunkport, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at York Hospital in York following a brief illness. Dianne was born June 8, 1957, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the daughter of Bobby Franklin and Catherine Stokes Christian. She moved to Kennebunk in 1965, and was a graduate of Kennebunk High School, class of […]
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August 6, 2021

Obituary – Josette Bemis

Josette Lembrée Bemis, 82, a resident of Kennebunk for many years, died peacefully in her sleep Sunday, July 25, 2021, at her home. Jo, as many knew her by, was born Jan. 8, 1939, in Needham, Massachusetts, the daughter of Emile Marcel and Louise Josephine Masse Lembrée. She attended schools in Needham and two years […]
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August 5, 2021

From Augusta – Making housing affordable in Maine

Maine has an affordable housing crisis. In 2019, Maine had a homeless population of 2,106, which was the 11th highest homelessness rate in the United States. This was even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a period of economic hardship for many who lost their jobs or even loved ones to the deadly virus. Although […]
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August 5, 2021

Arundel Conservation Trust, trolley museum team up for Ice Cream Night

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 18.
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August 5, 2021

A Window on the Past – Harry Bagley and his candy store

As we’ve continued to explore some of the interesting people in South Portland’s past, we decided to take another look at a shopkeeper who is still mentioned frequently by South Portlanders who grew up here. Harold “Harry” Bagley did not lead an easy life. Born in 1902, he was the third of 10 children of […]
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August 5, 2021

Age Friendly South Portland – A few safety considerations for bicyclists and drivers

The other day I was out on an early morning bike ride through South Portland’s Willard Square, on my way to Portland Head Light, and I came across a situation that I thought was worth sharing. For those of you that know the area well and frequent Scratch Baking Co., you understand what a challenge […]

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