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19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration KENNEBUNK The 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration will be offered via Zoom on Monday, January 17 at 10 a.m. by the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Kennebunk. The program features keynote speaker Dr. Chris Hunt (pictured) and musician Corey L. Brown. Dr. Hunt, Ed.D. recently served as an associate provost at the University of New England, but this year returned to his home state, Pennsylvania, where he is vice president and dean for equity and inclusion at Moravian University. In his talk, “Dr.
King’s Legacy and the Evolution of Activism,” Hunt draws from his research and experience as an administrator of several colleges and universities.
Speaking with Philip Shelley of the UNE Magazine, Dr. Hunt said, “…in the wake of [George Floyd’s] death and countless others, we must honor them by doing the hard, introspective work of making more just and equitable college campuses and society... It feels like society — more so now than perhaps at other times in the past — is willing to be introspective and ask ourselves, collectively, some harder questions.” In his dissertation, “When Millennials Meet Baby Boomers: Multiple Case Study on the Lived Experiences of Black Male College Students”,
Archaeological Dig in York! YORK Many visitors and residents of York have noticed the white tent located near 142 York Street. It shields the workers and the colonial-era artifacts being found, examined and documented on one of the last open pieces of land in York Village. The on-going excavation is part of a statemandated process that needs to take place before development starts on the more than 100 acres owned by the Davis family. State law requires some development projects to be reviewed before
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a permit is issued. Part of this process includes a review by the Historic Preservation Commission which determines whether an archaeological study may be necessary. So, starting last October, a team from Northeast Archaeology Research Center began digging at the site looking for traces of historical value. It is the first of two excavations with the second dig scheduled to start in the spring.
All the artifacts recovered from the Davis land will go back to the Northeast Archaeology laboratory to be cleaned, catalogued, analyzed and curated as needed. So far, the team has found a number of interesting artifacts, including many old tobacco pipe stems, ceramics and traces of trenches used by soldiers in the late 17th century. Once the items are curated, some will go to the Maine State Museum. The property is significant
Dr. Hunt examined the intergenerational college journeys of 21 Black male college graduates from 1965 to 2018 including their challenges, triumphs, and strategies to achieve excellence. Dr. Hunt’s consulting work includes special engagements, climate studies, and ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion training and development. Rev. Lara Campbell, minister of First Parish, will welcome all to the celebration and lead a question and answer segment at the end of the talk. The Social Justice Committee of the church has sponsored MLK celebrations
every year since 2003 offering breakfast as well as music and talks. This year’s program will benefit The Abyssinian Restoration Project in Portland which is on the National Register of Historic Places and promotes the cultural heritage of African Americans in Maine. The cost is $10 for adults, $20 for two or more adults viewing on one screen, and free for those 18 and under. Reservations are required and can be made at www.uukennebunk.org or find more information at www. facebook.com/firstparishuukennebunk/.
as it was once owned by 17th century settler Abraham Preble, an early homesteader in York. Preble built the original residence on the property in 1642, which would later serve as a small fortified dwelling in times of conflict. The Davis property was in the Preble family until 1847 before it was sold to a farmer, Richard H. Walker, who owned the property until it was sold to the McIntire family in 1911. The Mary McIntire Davis Trust, a family trust, currently owns the property and received final approval in July 2019 from
the planning board to develop 115 residential units on the property, including six workforce housing units and more than 40 units for people 55 and older, according to the plan.
Reading the Ice – Is That Ice Safe? STATEWIDE Before you head out to ice skate, ice fish or recreate on frozen ponds, lakes or rivers make sure you know that the ice is safe. Matt LaRoche, retired Superintendent of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, shares important information and tips: Ice fishing and snowmobiling on frozen waters can be a very enjoyable experience. However, you should be aware that when traveling on frozen lakes you could be just one poor decision or miscalculation away from plunging into icy waters. Before you venture out onto the ice, especially early in the winter,
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you should check the thickness of the ice. It doesn’t take very long to chop a hole in the ice with an axe or chisel. I usually chop until I can see at least six inches of good dark ice. Six inches of ice is enough to support 4,000 pounds according to the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory. I figure that is plenty to support me and my snowmobile. Don’t assume that if there is a track on the lake that the ice is safe! To minimize your risk when traveling on frozen lakes you should check with the rangers or wardens who patrol the area where you plan to take
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a trip. They will know the current ice conditions and give you advice concerning areas that should be avoided. When riding on large inter-connected lakes, some hazard areas to avoid are thoroughfares, inlets, outlets, pressure ridges,
and spring holes. Basically, anywhere there is moving water should be avoided because moving water will not freeze as easily as standing water. I also recommend that you bring some basic safety equipment on your winter excursions on frozen lakes. My emergency equipment includes a throw bag for pulling someone else out of the water and the “picks of life” for pulling myself out of the water. These are nothing more than ice picks with a retractable cover over the sharp end. A couple of good-sized spikes will serve the same propose. I also pack matches in a watertight container, a compass, and small See ICE page 9... Have you seen our
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