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  March 8, 2023
  

  Our Sustainable City – The rise of the e-bike

  “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” – John F. Kennedy I have the most intimate memories of soaring down a neighborhood hill on my blue, childhood bike. I was a fearless kid who took frequent, unplanned trips to the emergency room, and although I had a deep love for that bike, […]

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  March 8, 2023
  

  Letters to the Editor

  Change can be tasteful To the editor, The front-page photo “Ville rouge” on the Feb. 10 edition of the Kennebunk Post made me cringe. I absolutely hate that light-up sign “LOVE KPT” mounted on the back deck of The Boat House Waterfront Hotel and Restaurant. Visitors passing through may think it was there for the […]

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  March 8, 2023
  

  Community News – RSU 21 schedules virtual pre-kindergarten open house

  An opportunity to learn about RSU 21’s high pre-kindergarten program at a virtual open house has been scheduled for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23. Pre-K is free to residents in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel for children who turn 4 years old before Oct. 15. According to a  March 2 news release, Pre-K […]

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  March 8, 2023
  

  A Window on the Past – Charles and Thomas Phinney and their ice businesses

  As we were researching the Lamport family recently, my friend Jackie Dunham came across some great news articles related to Charles and Thomas Phinney and their ice cutting operations on the west side of South Portland. Our historical society does not have any photographs of the Phinney ice houses, unfortunately, but I hope that this […]

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  March 7, 2023
  

  Library Links – Maine libraries rich in style and history

  It is no secret that I love libraries. I have worked in some of the most beautiful buildings in Maine. The interesting thing about Maine’s roughly 250 libraries is that each of them is unique, both in style and in history. So far in my career I have been privileged to work in a beaux […]

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  March 6, 2023
  

  Obituary – Reuben Inniss

  Reuben K. Inniss, 74 years, a resident of Arundel, died Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Southern Maine Health Care, following a brief illness. Reuben was born April 27, 1948, in Saco, the son of Orton G. and Ruth F. (Dyer) Inniss. Reuben attended local schools and graduated from Kennebunk High School, class of 1968. Following […]

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  March 6, 2023
  

  Obituary – Daniel Abbott

  Daniel Vinton Abbott, 17, a senior at Thornton Academy and Biddeford Regional Center of Technology, died on Feb. 22, 2023, one day before his 18th birthday, in a car accident. Daniel was quiet; he was more likely to convey a thought with a smirk or a raise of an eyebrow. When he was with his […]

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  March 6, 2023
  

  Obituary – Lloyd Perry

  Lloyd John Perry, a lifelong resident of Kennebunk, left this earth for the next great adventure on March 3, 2023, at Gosnell House surrounded by family and friends. Lloyd was born on Jan. 9, 1958, the youngest of Sherman and Bertha Perry’s four children. He attended local grade schools and Kennebunk High School, class of […]

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  March 3, 2023
  

  Obituary – Dana Johnson

  Dana R. Johnson, Sr., 77, known locally as “The Creature Catcher,” died at his home in Wells surrounded by his wife and children on Feb. 28, 2023. Dana was born May 19, 1945, to Raymond and Beatrice (Hutchins) Johnson. His mother died when he was 8 and he grew up in the Turbat’s Creek area […]

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  March 2, 2023
  

  Obituary – Janet Crandall

  Janet Aroline (Seavey) Crandall, 92 years, a resident of Cape Porpoise, died Feb. 27, 2023, after a period of failing health. Janet was born June 10, 1930, a daughter of the late George L. and Edna F. (Benson) Seavey. Janet graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1948. That same year, she began her banking career […]

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