Dan King

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June 14, 2021

Service Notice – Martin Ryan

On Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, Martin Edward Ryan of Wells, loving husband, father, educator, coach and mentor passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at the age of 73. Marty is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy (Easterbrooks), his daughter, Amy, and her husband Chris Sunday, and son, Tim, and his wife, Jennie Ryan. A […]
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June 14, 2021

Obituary – Nicholas Poli

Nicholas Poli, 91, of Kennebunkport, passed away on May 24, 2021. He was born on Oct. 11, 1929 in Biddeford, to Idelina Nicetta and Michelangelo Poli. He graduated from Biddeford High School in 1948. In 1949, Nick moved to Cape Porpoise. He fell in love with the town and lived there most of his life. […]
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June 14, 2021

South Portland School News – With ‘deep appreciation and profound thanks’

At the start of the final day of school for 2020-21, and my final school day as your superintendent, I am writing to acknowledge the incredible work we have all done together for our students, our community and each other over the past 16 months as we navigated the uncharted waters of a global pandemic. […]
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June 14, 2021

Our Sustainable City – South Portland shows how high water could get in the future

South Portland’s coastal location is one of the defining characteristics of the city, with deep historical, cultural and economic ties to the waterfront. The mix of commercial, industrial, cultural and recreational activity enriches the city directly and indirectly. As sea levels and storm surge increase with climate change, the waterfront will be at the forefront […]
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June 11, 2021

Obituary – Daniel Coakley

Daniel F. Coakley, 75, a resident of Kennebunk, died Monday evening, June 7, 2021, at his residence. Daniel was born March 10, 1946 in Milford, Massachusetts, the son of Daniel F. and Margaret Mahoney Coakley, and is a graduate of Newton South High School in Newton, Massachusetts. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. […]
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June 10, 2021

Obituary – Lois Samuels

Lois A. Samuels was born at home on Main Street in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, Oct. 25, 1934. She died peacefully at home on Harbor Drive in Cape Porpoise, April 8, 2021. Lois was the daughter of George Merrill Brown and Lois Hera Brown. Her father passed when she was young. She was raised by […]
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June 10, 2021

Obituary – Edna Gendreau

Edna Gendreau started her earthly journey on Feb. 6, 1934, and was taken home to Jesus on June 6, 2021. She was the second daughter born to Raoul and Flora (Lavigne) Charland in Sanford. Her family moved to West Kennebunk and farmed the land. Raoul worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during World War II. The […]
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June 10, 2021

Community News – Kennebunk Savings sponsors Sol Series at Seacoast Rep

Kennebunk Savings is sponsoring a performance series aimed at celebrating diverse voices in Seacoast, New Hampshire. The Sol Series, staged by the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and curated by playwright Najee Brown, is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from the bank in support of its mission of representation and inclusion. The Sol Series staged theatrical […]
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June 10, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Juneteenth, World Refugee Day scheduled for June 19 To the editor, In the spirit of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the South Portland Human Rights Commission will host the first Juneteenth Celebration/World Refugee Day. The event will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, June 19 at 3 p.m. in Mill Creek Park. Please bring a […]
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June 9, 2021

A Window on the Past – Gladys Dewey, the Willard Beach Bathhouse and Maine Vocational Technical Institute

My mother was born Gladys Williams in 1919 in Waite, Maine, on the Maine/New Brunswick border. She came to Portland during the depths of the Great Depression to attend what was then known as business college, where she trained to be an executive secretary. Her first work was in 1936 in the engineering department at […]

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