Dan King

Managing Editor

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Published
February 20, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Are you in the know? To the editor, A friend said he was all set to go to the caucus on March 8 to vote in the primaries. “I hope you will go to the primary election before that on March 3,” I replied. Such is the confusion regarding the first time that Maine is […]
Published
February 19, 2020

Something in the way they moved us

Talk about rattling some jewelry in the front row. Write a little something about the Beatles and their influence on local street names and the email inbox veritably twists and shouts. No fewer than six kind readers weighed in on our local Beatles-loving street signs. A couple writers suggested I visit one more. So, I […]
Published
February 17, 2020

South Portland Schools: News and Notes

Notes for the February break. Red Riots in action We have had Red Riots in action at tournaments all over the state over the past week, with more to come. If you are looking for a chance to cheer on your Red Riots and see some great high school basketball, plan on coming to the […]
Published
February 14, 2020

Kennebunk Free Library announces March exhibit

Kennebunk Free Library announced its March 2-31 exhibit of the artwork of students of The New School in Kennebunk and The School Around Us in Arundel. The show features pieces of different media created by students ages 5 to 18. A public reception is scheduled for 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. The […]
Published
February 13, 2020

JMG chosen as TD Beach to Beacon 10K beneficiary

CAPE ELIZABETH – Race organizers announced Feb. 13 that JMG is the charitable race beneficiary of the 2020 TD Beach to Beacon 10K. JMG is a nonprofit that partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. “JMG has a […]
Published
February 13, 2020

Letters to the Editor

To the editor, When a candidate for public office has raked in millions of dollars, we’re told that the candidate is winning. When a candidate hasn’t raised as much money as his or her competitor, we’re told that the candidate is failing to connect with voters. When a candidate chooses not to accept money, we’re […]
Published
February 13, 2020

Why don’t we do it in the road

The 51st anniversary of the Beatles’ rooftop concert in London – their final public appearance – flashed across the computer screen a couple weeks ago (Jan. 30, to be exact) and my thoughts immediately jumped from Savile Row to a local tribute to John, Paul, George and Ringo. One of my favorite running routes carries […]
Published
February 13, 2020

Community News

Snow Stroll planned for Feb. 23 Kennebunk Land Trust and Boulangerie will host a Snow Stroll at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23. Participants will explore the Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary on a guided naturalist walk. Land trust board members Scott Gasperin, a forester, and Tony Liguori, a Master Maine Guide and Maine Master Naturalist, will […]
Published
February 13, 2020

Community News

KindKids Concert coming to South Portland South Portland Public Library will host the KindKids Music Concert, I am Peaceful, Saturday, Feb. 22. The concert is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Main Library, located at 482 Broadway. The library invites the community for the all-ages family music concert that is all about sharing kindness through […]
Published
February 12, 2020

Obituaries – William Chigas

William Chigas Dr. William “Bill” G. Chigas, DMD, 86, of Kennebunk, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, died peacefully Monday morning, Feb. 10, 2020, at York Hospital following a period of failing health. Bill was born on Nov. 14, 1933, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest of three sons born to Greek immigrant parents Dr. George V. and […]

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