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  • Published
    March 14, 2023

    Guest Column – Refusing to go gentle into that good night

    I’m fast approaching the decade of life where people start dropping dead with some frequency. Both my parents died in this decade. With that sobering thought in the back of my mind, I make well-intentioned efforts to try and stay physically healthy, like taking daily walks (weather permitting) and hitting the weight room two or […]

  • Published
    March 13, 2023

    From Augusta – Celebrating Women’s History Month; honoring the legacy of Samantha Smith

    March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate, honor and study the historic contributions that women have made to our state and nation. This year, I was pleased to sponsor legislation honoring Samantha Smith, a young Mainer and peace activist who became known as “America’s Youngest Ambassador.” The bill would rename Exit 45 […]

  • Published
    March 10, 2023

    Obituary – Aldo Mencaccini

    Aldo Mencaccini, 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Formerly of New City and Delmar, New York. Aldo called the Atria in Kennebunk home for the past seven years. Born May 2, 1920 in Mondaino, Italy, the son of Pietro and Terza (Filippucci) Mencaccini, Aldo came to the United States at 16 years […]

  • Published
    March 9, 2023

    Obituary – Richard Bibber

    Richard V. Bibber, 83 years, CEO of Bibber Memorial Chapels, a well-known and beloved Kennebunk funeral director, died peacefully Wednesday, March 8, 2023, after a brief illness, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Patricia A. (Turgeon) Bibber. Dick was born in Portland, on Sept. 24, 1939, the son of the […]

  • Published
    March 9, 2023

    Obituary – Eleanor Laude

    Eleanor Laude, (née Mesick) of Kennebunk, passed away at the age of 92 on March 3, 2023. She was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, to Eugene and Johanna (Rais) Mesick, one of six children. She graduated from Westfield High School and attended Westfield State University. At 17, she met Alfred Laude, the charming and handsome star […]

  • Published
    March 9, 2023

    In the Know – Property tax relief for Scarborough residents

    The town of Scarborough provides a measure of property tax relief through different programs to qualified individuals; most programs are administered through the state, while others are applied at the local level. Explore the Assessing Department section of the town of Scarborough website, www.scarboroughmaine.org. Use the Tax Relief page to learn more about these tax […]

  • Published
    March 8, 2023

    Letters to the Editor

    ‘Dogs for Dunes’ support appreciated To the editor, The South Portland Dog Owners Group wants to express its appreciation to all who participated in our recent “Dogs for Dunes” fundraiser to support the city’s efforts to restore the dunes at Willard Beach. Dog owners (and others) stepped up by baking and purchasing homemade Valentine dog […]

  • Published
    March 8, 2023

    Community News – Fort Williams fireworks display rescheduled for March 11

    The annual Light Up The Sky Fireworks Show has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth. Parking begins at 4:45 p.m. The event is held as a kickoff to SpringFest 2023 hosted by South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary. It is the second annual fireworks display presented by the club. […]

  • Published
    March 8, 2023

    From Augusta – It’s time to say no to sexual violence

    It’s been 21 years since the Boston Globe alerted the nation to the extent of sexual abuse within the Roman Catholic Church in Boston. That article was only the beginning of the revelations about the Catholic Church globally. Unfortunately, the Catholic Church is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to child sexual […]

  • Published
    March 8, 2023

    Community News – Kiwanis meeting features A Family for ME recruiter

    The Scarborough Kiwanis Club announced that its lunchtime speaker for Friday, March 10, will be Stephanie Eklund, recruiter specialist for A Family for ME. A Family for ME works to raise awareness of the need for foster and adoptive families for Maine children. Scarborough Kiwanis meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings are […]

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