Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
April 1, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Work together with a shared goal To the editor, As a member of the South Portland school board, I feel it is important for me to respond to recent public comments made by members of the community regarding racism in our schools and our board. I have been part of this community nearly my entire […]
Published
March 31, 2021

Obituary – Kathleen Stevens

Kathleen F. (Hanscom) Stevens, 86, lifelong resident of Kennebunk, went to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her home with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Kennebunk on May 21, 1934, daughter of Earl and Vivian (Littlefield) Hanscom. Kathy was a 1953 graduate of Kennebunk High […]
Published
March 31, 2021

Community News – South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club supports students

South Portland School Superintendent Ken Kunin noted that the school district has more than 100 students who are homeless – up from about 30 to 40. South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club service director Tony Wagner got in touch with Director of Community Partnerships Gretchen McCloy and asked how Rotary could help. The South Portland-Cape Elizabeth […]
Published
March 30, 2021

From Augusta – Introducing the Making Health Care Work for Maine package

This past week, several of my colleagues introduced a series of bills called the Making Health Care Work for Maine package. These bills continue our work to support Mainers by reducing over-the-top health care costs and prescription drug prices, as well as working to provide more transparency on why drugs cost what they do. I’ve […]
Published
March 26, 2021

Obituary – John Downing

John D. Downing, 85, lifelong resident of Kennebunk, died Monday evening at his residence surrounded by his family following a period of failing health. John had a big presence. Truly a “people person” he saw good in others and overlooked flaws. He was approachable, cheerful, down to earth, and genuine. Conversing with others gave him […]
Published
March 26, 2021

Guest Column – Different points of view

I have trouble reconciling these two views on our nation’s capital because the contrast between them is so stark. Many years ago, after a couple of days spent with an old college buddy in our nation’s capital, I was waiting in the station right there in down town Washington, D.C., for the train back to […]
Published
March 25, 2021

Community News – South Portland Land Trust, parks department collaborate for Earth Month celebration

The South Portland Land Trust and the South Portland Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department have organized a month-long celebration to engage the community around Earth Day, which will be celebrated on April 22. Highlighting the series of environmental events and activities are: • Community clean-up events at Hinckley Park (April 3) and Mill Creek Park […]
Published
March 25, 2021

A Window on the Past – George Upton, sole survivor of shipwreck that devastated South Portland

As we continue our research into the first volunteer fire department, South Portland Hose & Ladder Company, No. 1, an early family important to the call company was the Upton family. One of the charter members of the company that formed in 1892 was George H. Upton. George was a leader in this local effort […]
Published
March 24, 2021

Letters to the Editor

Acknowledge need for ‘significant change’ To the editor, I have read the reported comments by Margaret Brownlee, vice chair, Human Rights Commission, regarding racism on the South Portland School Board. I have also read the response by board chairperson Matthews, saying the board was shocked and saddened. “The allegation that the school board is racist […]
Published
March 24, 2021

Community News – May Day Festival plans announced

The Kennebunk May Day committee last week announced that the 22nd annual May Day Festival will take place on May 1. Traditionally, the town comes alive with a parade, May Pole Dance, food vendors scattered around town, a decorated Main Street, and more. According to a committee news release, “This year we’ve hit the ground […]

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