Dan King

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February 12, 2020

Acton Academy opening in September

Two years ago, the Stack family began home-schooling their four children — now ages 5, 7, 8 and 9 — not because they were unhappy with the public schools, but because they wanted something different for their family. “We began home-schooling because we wanted to instill our values, give our children time to run and […]
Published
February 7, 2020

Obituaries – Andrew Lux

Andrew Lux Andrew “Andy” Lux Jr, 87, a longtime resident of Kennebunk, passed away Monday morning, Feb. 3, 2020 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a period of failing health. Andy was born Nov. 12, 1932 in North Kennebunkport, the son of Andrew and Bertha Wyman Lux Sr., and is a graduate of Kennebunk High […]
Published
February 7, 2020

Community News

Museum to host Western African art and lecture The Brick Store Museum will welcome guest curator Claudy Boy, a Maine resident, who is presenting her private collection of Western African Arts & Culture, through the end of March at the museum. Boy was born and raised in Western Africa, and immigrated to the United States […]
Published
February 7, 2020

South Portland Winterfest ‘brings communities together’ for eighth year

SOUTH PORTLAND – Despite the lack of snow from the previous week’s rain and high temperatures, South Portland’s WinterFest nonetheless prevailed, with the obstacles being no match for the event that drew hundreds for its eighth year. “There’s something for all ages,” said Sue Sturtevant, former president of the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club. “I […]
Published
February 7, 2020

Letters to the Editor

Referendum signs are misleading To the editor, On March 3, all Maine voters registered in any or no political party may vote on Question 1. This referendum seeks to overturn legislation which does not permit religious or philosophical exemptions for vaccinations. Those who don’t support vaccinating children have raised significant funds and covered the highways […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Obituaries – Diane Bodwell

Diane Bodwell Diane Alda Demers Bodwell died peacefully in her home following a lengthy battle with cancer on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. She was surrounded in her final days by her beloved husband of 34 years; Verne (Woody) Bodwell, Jr., as well as her children and grandchildren. Diane was born in New York City to […]
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February 6, 2020

A Window on the Past – Danforth Cove

This week, we take a look at two historic images of the Danforth Cove neighborhood. For those of you new to South Portland, Danforth Cove is the neighborhood along our eastern waterfront, from our border with Cape Elizabeth to Loveitt’s Field. If you went on Preble Street behind the Cookie Jar, you’d be […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Slips, trips, and falls are an ever present hazard; though when our winter weather conditions begin to set in these issues become more prominent. A fall can result in a simple inconvenience of being out of work for a day, to breaking our hip requiring long term rehabilitation, to a life altering head injury. Though […]
Published
February 6, 2020

Opinion – Your tax dollars are working for you

It’s tax season. As W-2s and 1099s begin to hit mailboxes, I know that all of us are starting to think about our tax dollars and what we’re giving to our local, state and federal governments. As the state representative for Arundel, Dayton and part of Lyman, I have been working hard to make sure […]
Published
February 5, 2020

Mid-Winter Classic 10-Miler provides super support

The Mid-Winter Classic 10-Miler puts the super in Super Bowl Sunday. Last week, the Maine Track Club, host of the Mid-Winter Classic 10-Miler, announced the Cape Elizabeth road race would donate more than $10,000 to local high school programs. “The $10,000 is split up into $500 donations to the high school running programs located in […]

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