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PublishedJune 14, 2023
A Window on the Past – John W. Minott and the Minott family of Pleasantdale
As we continue to explore the early residents of the Pleasantdale neighborhood of South Portland, let’s take a look at another prominent family, the Minott family. Many of us know Jim Minott who still lives locally. Jim was the principal of Brown School for 18 years; he retired in 2005. Jim is the great-great grandson […]
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Community News – KHS student earns scholarship for civic engagement
Kennebunk High School senior Adora Olise received the 2023 Edmund Muskie Democracy in Action Award in the amount of $1,000. Olise is the fourth recipient of the award, given annually by the Democrats of the Kennebunks and Arundel to a high school student who best exemplifies the spirit of civic engagement by making a difference […]
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Community News – Maine Sports Arena to host pickleball tourney
Pickleball players from Maine, New England, and beyond will meet at the Maine Sports Arena to raise funds for the Scarborough based nonprofit, the Kids First Center. The event is scheduled to take place over three days, July 21-23. The tournament is sanctioned by USA Pickleball and its rules for round-robin play will govern. Partnering […]
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Age Friendly South Portland – Taco Trio claims Golden Shovel Award
Congratulations to Taco Trio for winning the 2022-2023 Golden Shovel award from Age Friendly South Portland. By a slim margin, Taco Trio topped the other Ocean Street businesses in keeping their entry access free of snow and ice. Good work! Karen Taylor is coordinator for Age Friend South Portland’s Golden Shovel Award.
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Our Sustainable City – Here a plant, there a plant; The case for community gardens
As summer rounds into form here in South Portland, we find ourselves craving more time outside in the sun. Parks, beaches, and trail systems across the city provide us with that local access to the outdoors, but to me, biting into that first, fresh summer tomato from my garden plot is the most enjoyable way […]
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Nature Notes – Scarborough Land Trust offers program on fireflies
There are certain things that say summer. For many of us, summer means the beach, barbecues, ice cream stands, and family camping trips. If, like me, you are a student of phenology (the study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life) there is one nightly event […]
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
From Augusta – All Mainers need access to paid family and medical leave
As a nurse, I remember helping new parents after the birth of their child, preparing them the best I could for both the joys and the challenges ahead of them. It was heartbreaking to know that after parents leave the hospital, many must choose between earning income or providing care for the newest member of […]
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PublishedJune 13, 2023
Letters to the Editor
Letter was example of disinformation To the editor, It is my hope that it was an oversight that the Kennebunk Post published letters to the editor that are anti-LGBTQIA+, and highlight the platform of individuals who are openly against policy that protects transgender/gender-expansive students in RSU 21 on June 1, the start of Pride month. […]
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Seaside Summer Soiree set for Colony Hotel
Kennebunk Land Trust hosts second annual event.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology breaks ground on expansion
Maine Department of Education grant assists with $7 million project.
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