Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
June 2, 2021

From Augusta – Honoring those we’ve lost on Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors and mourns the men and women who served in the United States Military and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I hope you had the chance to gather with family and friends, show your respect and appreciation for these fallen soldiers and enjoyed a wonderful weekend. This day was particularly special […]
Published
June 2, 2021

Community News – South Portland Land Trust, city ready to open trail connector

South Portland Land Trust, in partnership with the city of South Portland, will celebrate National Trails Day with the grand opening of the new Armory Trail. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at the Armory Trail. The trail head is located directly behind the old Armory building (now […]
Published
May 27, 2021

Cape Elizabeth announces top students

Class of 2021 valedictorian and Top 10 Percent.
Published
May 27, 2021

A Window on the Past – Jesse Dyer, Jr., active in Pleasantdale, Knightville and Ligonia neighborhoods

One fascinating person in South Portland’s past was Jesse Dyer, Jr. He was part of a line of South Portland Dyers who were mostly active as farmers and grocers, not to be confused with the Dyers who were shipbuilders. Jesse Dyer, Jr., was born in 1823 on the family farm in Cape Elizabeth, son of […]
Published
May 27, 2021

Our Sustainable City – South Portland unveils High Water Marks initiative

South Portland’s coastal location is one of the defining characteristics of this 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 […]
Published
May 26, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Green lawns are a grassroots issue To the editor, Springtime brings a renewed opportunity for us to create greener, healthier lawns with very little effort or expense. And if we do it right, we also help to improve our environment. It’s a win-win proposition that’s actually quite easy to achieve. All it takes is raising […]
Published
May 26, 2021

Guest Column – The trouble with socks

Socks come in pairs and most folks have two feet, so it’s more comfortable that way, one sock for each foot. And the socks usually match in color, length and material, as do the feet. From what I have seen, people seem to be happier when they are living in pairs, and you would think […]
Published
May 26, 2021

Community News – Libraries combine for Zoom session on Zero Waste

Libraries combine for Zoom session on Zero Waste Kennebunk Free Library and South Berwick Public Library will host Julie Olson of Zero Waste ME on Monday, June 28, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Learn how Olson has reduced her household’s trash by more than 85 percent and how to make less trash using a variety […]
Published
May 26, 2021

Kennebunk High School announces top students

Class of 2021’s Top 10 percent.
Published
May 26, 2021

Kennebunk High School graduation week schedule

Kennebunk High School Class of 2021 Commencement When: June 6 Time: 10 a.m. Where: Veterans Memorial Field, Kennebunk High School Rain Date: June 7, 6:30 p.m. Masks will be worn and social distance guidelines will be in effect. Attendance information With the change in guidelines, graduation will no longer be a ticketed event. Family pods […]

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