Dan King

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August 4, 2021

Obituary – Brett Garrett

Brett W. Garrett, 59, of Corona, California, and formerly of Kennebunkport, San Jose, California, and Nashville, succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Brett was born Aug. 13, 1961, to Bruce and Bonnie (Perry) Garrett. Brett attended Consolidated School in Kennebunkport, where he enjoyed participating in plays under the direction of Keith McClelland. He […]
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August 4, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Going to miss the caring Kennebunk community To the editor, Unfortunately, I am moving from this wonderful town which has been so good to me. I have loved every minute of my six years here. My reason for moving is to be closer to my children and grandchildren. When I decided to move, I asked […]
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August 4, 2021

Community News – Kennebunkport Historical Society presents concert series at Town House School

The Kennebunkport Historical Society, in partnership with local musicians Dana Pearson and Mark Gunter, is presenting an acoustic concert series this year called Mid-Week Music. Singers Pearson and Gunter will perform a themed show every month, covering multiple music genres, with Pearson on guitar and Gunter on keyboards. Concerts will be held in the society’s […]
Published
August 2, 2021

Obituary – John Kierstead

John A. Kierstead, 67, passed away on Oct. 29, 2020, at his home in South Portland, with his wife, Lorna Darling-Kierstead, his sons, Ian E. Dawson and William E. Darling-Dawson III, and his faithful dog, Salem at his side. A memorial reception will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, at […]
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August 2, 2021

Guest Column – High tide for tourism

The summer folk are back. It’s high tide for tourism and the summer rules of the road are on again. At low tide for tourists in the fall, without a spoken word or any change to the town ordinances, local folk just somehow seem to know which stop signs must be obeyed, and which ones […]
Published
July 29, 2021

Community News – Painting contest has a recycling theme

The annual Recycling is a Work of Art painting contest, hosted by ecomaine, is underway. The company announced that it will accept designs through Aug. 23. The contest is an opportunity for Maine students, community groups, and artists to submit proposals to paint one of ecomaine’s 30-yard (22-feet long) recycling containers with messages of reduction, […]
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July 29, 2021

A Window on the Past – Ferry Village sea captains and residents take control of neighborhood

While we have been researching the lives of several sea captains, my friend Jackie Dunham came across an interesting article that is related to the growth of the temperance movement in Ferry Village. There were many temperance-related organizations across America in the mid- to late-1800s. If you recall, we previously wrote about the Seaside Lodge […]
Published
July 28, 2021

Obituary – Joyce Dow

Joyce “Jo” F. Dow passed away July 23, 2021. She was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Rumford, Maine, to Alton and Ida Dolloff. Joyce graduated from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford. She owned and operated a women’s clothing store in downtown Kennebunk for many years. Joyce was strong-willed and had a strong, outgoing personality. […]
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July 28, 2021

Letters to the Editor

No to a third term To the editor, When someone makes a mistake, does wrong or hurts another, an apology or commitment to do better can be meaningful. Meaningful enough to repair harm and rebuild trust. But in order to begin working toward a positive outcome, the apology must be specific. The aggrieved individual must […]
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July 28, 2021

Community News – Arundel Conservation Trust plans Trail Fest

Arundel Conservation Trust announced that it will host its first Fall Trail Fest on Saturday, Sept. 25. The event will feature 5K, 10K and half marathon trail runs. According to a July 21 news release, the trail races are being held in partnership with sister organization, Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is hosting […]

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