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YCCC Plans for New Welding Lab, Expanded Programs

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On Friday, March 1, York County Community College (YCCC) celebrated a new $6.5 million plan to create a new welding lab and to expand its manufacturing and trade programs. The college’s new project will be the first tangible impact of a new Maine-based alliance dedicated to increasing the number of people working in Maine’s varied defense industries. A coalition comprising Maine’s defense industries, community colleges and universities, Maine’s congressional delegation, state agencies, and the U.S. Navy gathered to celebrate a new partnership aimed at attracting and training

thousands of new employees for critical roles in the state’s defense industrial base.

Maine’s largest defense contractors – General Dynamics

Bath Iron Works, Pratt & Whitney, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard – all need new, highly skilled

employees. With broad support from the Department of Defense, the Maine Defense Industry Alliance (MDIA) will guide and support training initiatives across the state by building a comprehensive, coordinated, and sustainable workforce development system.

Educational partners include the Maine Community College System, the University of Maine System, Maine Maritime Academy, and The Roux Institute of Northeastern University.

The Alliance is critically needed in Maine, where the defense sector employs more than 20,000 people at over 150 companies. Defense spending in Maine totaled $3.2 billion in 2021. Over the next five years, defense contractors and the subcontractors who support them must significantly ramp up hiring, adding between 1,200 and 1,700 skilled workers each year. When including replacements needed for retiring workers and natural turnover,

Bath Iron Works, Pratt & Whitney, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard alone anticipate needing to fill over 7,500 positions.

The Alliance will focus on recruiting more people into the defense industry, delivering a wide array of training opportunities for those seeking employment in the industry, and upgrading the skills of the industry’s incumbent workforce.

The initial and most tangible outcome of the collaboration is $5 million in funding from the Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base (SIB) program, executed by BlueForge Alliance, to launch

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Road Safety Survey Calls for Input from Area Residents

YORK COUNTYSouthern Maine residents are being urged to take a short survey to help improve safety along roadways in the communities of Berwick, South Berwick, Eliot, Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. The survey was created by the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, and is a part of a regional study funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s “Safe Streets for All” grant program. The program aims to improve roadway safety, and to significantly reduce or eliminate fatalities and serious injuries by transforming how the transpor-

tation system is designed, operated, and managed. The brief, anonymous survey is currently open until Sunday, March 17. To partake in the survey, visit www.smpdc.org/kactssafetyactionplan.

Dean Williams, Senior Transportation Planner at Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, the organization overseeing the project, says, “By collaborating with community members and analyzing new data, the project team will work to uncover the root causes of crashes, identify the areas of highest risk to safety,

and develop strategies to improve our transportation network. Those strategies will include policies, educational efforts, and a prioritized list of safety projects that aim to produce a safer transportation system for all.”

Williams says in addition to developing an understanding of existing conditions through the public engagement effort, the organizers will also identify projects eligible for implementation funding through the Federal Highway Administration “Safe Streets For All” program (SS4A). The effort will focus on the needs of all users: pedestrians, bicy-

clists, e-bike and scooter users, public transportation users, and commercial vehicle operators. The final Safety Action Plan is expected to be completed early this summer.

An initial public meeting was recently held to get feedback and give the public a better understanding of the Regional Action Safety Plan, with some attendees arriving early to view exhibits and speak with members of the project team. For more information on the public meeting, visit www.smpdc.org/ kactssafetyactionplan.

The “Safe Streets for All” Grant Program, established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, allocated $5 billion to be distributed towards enhancing

Jeff Snow Concert Shows A Softer Side of Celtic

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Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with York Public Library! Musician and raconteur Jeff Snow is a talented multiinstrumentalist who shares the music, and the stories behind the music, of Scotland, Ireland and England.

Growing up as the son of a drummer in a bagpipe band in a home where older Celtic songs were the everyday sounds, Jeff developed a love for the music of Scotland, England, and Ireland. Much of the musical history is preserved in song, weaving tales of the past with melodies that endure through generations. Jeff’s music has often been described as “The Softer Side of Celtic,” offering a gentle embrace of these rich traditions. Hearing these stories alongside the songs serves to both educate

and entertain, evoking a range of emotions – from singing and laughter to plenty of smiles, and perhaps even a few tears.

There is no better example of this than “The Ballad of Kilkelly Ireland.” In 1835, at 13 years old, John Hunt departed his family’s home in Kilkelly to journey to the United States. He settled in Maryland, found a job, got married and had children. John Hunt never returned to Ireland and never saw his family again.

Without cell phones or the internet, communication was by annual family letter. In the 1970s, these letters were discovered by songwriter Peter Jones, who then went on to write the “The Ballad of Kilkelly Ireland,” the story of the Hunt family.

In concert, Jeff plays the guitar, auto -

harp and bouzouki. He can also find his way around a drum set and most of the percussion family. Jeff’s music has been described as “quiet and relaxing.” Much of it is, but every once in awhile he breaks out and the foot

Kennebunkport Historical Society Launches Memorial Scholarship

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The Kennebunkport Historical Society (KHS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Tim Dietz Memorial Scholarship in honor of the late Tim Dietz. This scholarship, generously funded by donors supporting the Historical Society, seeks to recognize and support a deserving senior from RSU21 in Kennebunk who embodies the values and passions that were dear to Tim.

Tim Dietz was more than a local historian; he was a beloved husband, father, author, and dedicated member of the community. Known for his un-

wavering commitment to enriching his surroundings, Tim’s legacy of generosity and warmth continues to inspire others. This scholarship stands as a tribute to his life and contributions.

The Tim Dietz Memorial Scholarship aims to support students who share Tim’s commitment to community service, history, art, and giving back. Eligible candidates must be seniors from RSU21 in Kennebunk and demonstrate active engagement in volunteer work with local organizations.

To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must submit a resume highlighting their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and

volunteer experiences, along with a personal statement outlining their commitment to community service and their love for history and art. Additionally, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, mentor, or community leader who can attest to the candidate’s character and contributions is required.

Applications for the Tim Dietz Memorial Scholarship are open until Tuesday, April 23.

The recipient will be announced at the annual high school awards ceremony by the end of the scholastic calendar. The award will be presented to the candidate’s college in August for the fall semester, and in January for the spring semester. Recipients must reapply following the successful completion of the first semester.

Kristin Lewis Haight, Executive Director at KHS, expressed her enthusiasm for the

scholarship, stating, “The Tim Dietz Memorial Scholarship embodies the spirit of community and the enduring impact of individuals who dedicate themselves to enriching the lives of others. We encourage all eligible students to apply and continue Tim Dietz’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and passion for history and art.”

For more information or to support the scholarship fund, email KHaight@kporths.com or call 207-967-2751.

Local Students Help Distraught Family

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What started out as a passion project and bake sale to help raise money for two local animal rescues, quickly became something bigger.

Fifth graders Rylee Chaffee and Cadence Cole were brainstorming ideas to help raise money for two local pet rescues. A bake sale was hard to do, so the girls, with help from teacher Mrs. Morse and principal Mr. Burnell, decided to do an ice cream sale instead.

reach a goal of $300, but when the sale was over, they were thrilled to learn that they had raised more than $900!

Rylee and Cadence then learned of a fire in the community that affected a schoolmate and their family, and wanted to help. The girls decided that the money raised from the ice cream sale would go to the family in need.

Rylee and Cadence thank everyone who helped support the fundraiser, and a huge “Thank You” goes out to the students for their hard work and dedication to make it all happen!

A lot of work went into the planning. Rylee and Cadence needed class lists, supplies, and a certain level of independence to pull it all off. The girls gave up their recesses to plan. The students then realized they needed to pre-order all their ice cream supplies so they could figure out how much they needed to buy. Fogarty’s Restaurant helped them by donating the ice cream needed for the sale, and email blasts went out to the parents and out to social media. The donations started coming in.

The girls were hoping to

MOGFA Hosts Organic Orcharding Workshops

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The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) is hosting a series of workshops on organic orcharding. These workshops run March 9 through August 17 at various locations throughout Maine. There are also oppor-

tunities to learn online through MOGFA’s website.

The Organic Orcharding workshop series covers a variety of topics appropriate for people at any level of experience in fruit tree care. This year’s offerings include: pruning; bringing back an old orchard; holistic

apple pest management (online); grafting; topworking; low-intervention fruit tree care (online); and growing nursery stock.

“MOFGA’s Organic Orcharding Workshop series is a great place to learn theory and practice,” said C.J. Walke, MOFGA’s orchard program

manager. “The instructors hold a great depth of experience, orchard nuance is thoroughly explored, and venues offer the perfect outdoor classroom for hands-on learning.”

helping farmers thrive, making more local, organic food available and building sustainable communities.

To learn more about the series, scholarship opportunities and to register, visit www. mofga.org or find them on Facebook and Instagram.

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Growing tree fruit organically benefits wildlife and humans alike. Eliminating synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals, and incorporating organic methods and materials, helps to build populations of beneficial organisms in the orchard ecosystem, not only in the soil, but also in the tree canopy.

In-person workshops offer both general guidance and hands-on experience. All workshops in this series are priced on a sliding scale and are free for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and MOFGA Journeypersons. Scholarships are also available.

The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), formed in 1971, is the oldest and largest state organic organization in the country and is creating a food system that is healthy and fair for all of us. Through education, training and advocacy, MOFGA is

roadway safety outcomes over a five-year period, 2022–2026. The funding supports the Kittery Area Comprehensive Transportation System (KACTS) Safety Action Plan, one of multiple such efforts being undertaken throughout the State of Maine and across the United States.

Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) is a non-partisan nonprofit and regional planning agency that cultivates thriving, sustainable communities and strengthens local governments by leading land use and transportation planning, and economic development for 39 member cities and towns in Southern Maine. For more information, visit www.smpdc.org.

Consignment

6 Page Street (Route 1), Kittery • (207) 630-8080

Grand Opening!

Saturday, March 16 • 10:30am - 5:30pm

Sunday, March 17 • 11am-5pm

Join us for a fun weekend of festivities while perusing our new shop! We will have refreshments and prizes. Come see the amazing items we have been collecting just for you! We have furniture, home decor, gifts, plants, women’s and men’s clothing, and accessories.

Now Accepting New Consignors

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appointment.

We always have 40-60 reasonably-priced good cars for sale too.

Having spent over 30 years of my career in that building in York, I was sad to hear of its closing. There were so many long-time loyal customers, great friends, and fond memories in that cozy old place.

With our 33 years in business here at Village Motors, feel free to give us a try! Thank you, Steve “Hoaty” Houghton, Managing Partner

Safe Haven Humane Society

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Two beautifu l black nineyear-old sister kitties are in immediate need of a new home. Pickles and Pepper were surrendered to Safe Haven due to a family medical situation. Now they are waiting patiently for someone who will provide them with the kind of safe and loving environment they are used to. Pickles and Pepper have been together all their life,

Safe Haven Humane Society

1420 & 1784 Post Road PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-1611 / (207) 216-9169 info@safehavenhumanesociety.org www.safehavenhumanesociety.org

Emma’s Angels

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We have a tale of two dogs this week!

Toffee is an 11-month-old Basenji mix who is high energy and loving! He weighs in at 35 lbs. Toffee is eager to please and would love an active family with older kids to throw the ball.

Next up we have adorable Kevin! He is an 8-month-old cattle dog who is sweet and happy. Kevin would love an active family or even a farm where he could “do his job!”

Both of these Louisiana boys are neutered and up to date on their appropriate vaccinations. Please give us a call to set up a meet and greet with either of these deserving dogs.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization in North Berwick. We are very low on dog and cat food. Any help is truly appreciated and can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick. We thank you for your support!

Emma’s Angels Rescue

30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906 (207) 676-5599

axel1759@aol.com

www.petfinder.com/member/ us/me/north-berwick/ emmas-angels-rescue-me

and Safe Haven plans to adopt them out as a bonded pair.

Both cats are sweet, lovely, and healthy. They are ideal family members: playful, intelligent and affectionate. Pickles and Pepper would enjoy being a part of a home with people who will play with them and show them lots of love. Both cats friendly with people, but would do best as the only pets in the house.

It is very traumatic for pets to be uprooted from their homes, but at least Pickles and Pepper have each other for comfort. Cats are known to hate change, and a major lifestyle change such

as losing a family and home environment is devastating. But Pickles and Pepper are making the best of it, showing the volunteers how confident, happy and ready to be adopted they are. This pair of sweet sister kitties will be wonderful new members to any household.

Bubby, the rescued kitty who is waiting for a second surgery on his ears, is doing well and recovering from his first surgery.

Thank you to everyone who sent donations to help Bubby!

The shelter is continuing to raise funds for Bubby’s medical expenses through an online GoFundMe campaign. Donations make it possible for Safe Haven to afford Bubby’s expensive surgery without having to skimp on the needs of the other kitties who still await their surgeries and diagnostics. All donations, large or small, are really appreciated by the shelter and the many cats they are caring for.

Safe Haven’s thrift/vintage/ antique shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells, is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are received 12-3 p.m.

MHS Students Donate to Humane Society

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Congratulations to the students in the Integrated Studies/ Career Pathways programs at Marshwood High School (MHS) on a successful campaign to support area animals in need. In addition to holding a pet food drive, the students decided to use money from their Valentine’s Day Bake Sale to buy additional supplies for Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover, NH. The students also worked together to make fleece blankets for the animals. After finishing the blankets, students

dropped off the supplies at the shelter, took a tour of the facilities, and learned about the animals and programs offered there, including work and volunteer opportunities. This caring crew showed their amazing skills from

start to finish!

Pope Memorial Humane Society is located at 221 County Farm Road in Dover, NH. For more information, visit www. popememorialcvhs.org or call 603-749-5322.

on Saturdays. The shelter is currently looking for sm all tables, bookcases, dressers and benches, homewares and home décor, clothing, antiques and vintage items. Please, no books for the time being, as the thrift shop is currently overstocked. Please come and buy some books!

Safe Haven is located at 1420 Post Road in Wells, and is open Mon-Friday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., weekends by appointment. Thanks to all for the kindness and ongoing support!

FIRST IN 2024... Return of our SOUP TO-GO &

BAKE SALE

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 9am-2pm

Union Congregational Church 18 Church Street, York Beach

Choose from: Vegetable, pea, shepherd‚‘s pie soup, corn chowder, chili, squash soup, clam chowder, corned beef and cabbage soup, and more. Delicious baked goods available too: Cookies, bars, scones, and GLUTEN-FREE options too.

We accept cash, local check, Venmo. FMI and to order ahead: 207-363-4821

YB18CREW@GMAIL.COM

YORK WATER DISTRICT WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM

The York Water District will be flushing its water mains for a period of 6 weeks starting 3/11/2024. Annual water main flushing is necessary to maintain high water quality. In some cases, to get through sensitive areas, we will be flushing around the clock. Dead-end water main flushing will continue into June. There will be some low pressure and discolored water during this time. The York Water District wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For more information, call York Water District: 207-363-2265

2027.

Budget Committee: Two members for three-year term to June 2027.

S.A.D. #35 Director: One member for three-year term to June 2027. To be eligible you must be a registered voter of Eliot. Nomination papers require at least 25, but not more than 100, signatures of Eliot Registered Voters. Nomination papers may be requested anytime during the normal business hours of the Town Clerk’s Office (MondayThursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). Completed nomination papers must be filed with the Clerk no later than Friday, April 12, 2024 to qualify and be placed on the ballot. Special hours for Friday, April 12 have been set for 8:30-10:30 a.m. as the office is normally closed on Fridays.

For additional information, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 207-439-1817.

People and Business Profiles

Weathervane Restaurants Names Jeremy Gagner as CEO Financial Advisor Fred W. Diehl Receives CFP Certification

KITTERYWeathervane Restaurants will begin their 55th year in business by naming third-generation family member, Jeremy Gagner, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company, and promoting him to the company’s board as President.

Since 2007, Gagner served as the Chief Operating Officer of Weathervane Restaurants. He led operations and training and was responsible for marketing, menu development, purchasing and human resources. Gagner is a 25-year restaurant industry veteran having begun his career as the Vice President of Site Development for Weathervane Seafoods in 1998.

Jeremy plans to carry on the Weathervane traditions established by his grandparents Ray and Bea, who founded the restaurant in 1969. Second-generation Owner-operator Terry Gagner purchased the original location and the business in Kittery Maine in 1979 and began opening locations across New England.

As the next generation to

Vivid Commerce Joins Chamber

YORKVivid Commerce is thrilled to announce its official membership with the York Chamber of Commerce, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to supporting and collaborating with the local business community. A leader in the payment & POS technology space, Vivid Commerce is excited to bring its years of expertise to the Seacoast, providing tailored solutions to businesses of all sizes.

Mia Bragdon, the Head of Business Development, brings a rich background to her role. Raised in New Hampshire by parents who were entrepreneurs and deeply involved in their community, Mia was immersed in a culture of business and civic responsibility from an early age. Following in her parents’ footsteps, footsteps, Mia has created a local team to help tailor the perfect set of solutions for any business industry. Whether a business owner requires a simple card reader, a comprehensive restaurant management system, or wants to eliminate processing fees, Vivid Commerce’s goal is to support one’s ever-evolving needs.

Key highlights of Vivid Commerce’s offerings include: Fee elimination. Vivid Com-

merce understands the challenges faced by small businesses, which is why it is dedicated to eliminating processing fees. This initiative allows local entrepreneurs to maximize their profits and invest more in their growth.

Personalized customer support. Vivid Commerce prides themsevles on providing exceptional customer support. Small businesses partnering with Vivid can expect personalized assistance, ensuring a seamless experience and quick resolution of any issues.

Versatility across industries. Whether it is small businesses, enterprise-level accounts, healthcare, retail, or restaurants, Vivid Commerce is positioned as the go-to payment solution. The company’s versatile offerings cater to a wide range of industries, meeting the unique needs of each client.

“We are excited to become a part of the York Chamber of Commerce and look forward to contributing to the vibrant local business community,” said Bragdon, adding, “Our commitment to eliminating processing fees and providing exceptional support will empower businesses in York to thrive and succeed in today’s competitive landscape.”

For more information, visit www.hellovivid.com.

take the helm, the traditions of great food and drink, reasonable prices and service with a smile is something that Jeremy proudly carries on and looks forward to future generations sharing his passion for the long-standing, family-owned restaurant company.

For more information, visit www.weathervaneseafoods.com.

YORKFinancial Advisor Fred W. Diehl of the financial services firm Edward Jones has received Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

Becoming a CFP professional expands a financial advisor’s knowledge base in the following areas: Financial management; Tax-sensitive investment strategies; Retirement savings; Insurance planning; Education planning; Estate considerations.

In addition to the education and examination components of certification, Diehl also has committed to abiding by the

CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. For more information, visit www.edwardjones.com.

Thomas Lynch Design Awarded Best of Houzz 2024

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Ogunquit’s Thomas Lynch Design has won, for the seventh year, a “Best of Houzz” award for customer service excellence, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. Thomas Lynch Design was chosen by millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than three million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro’s overall rating on Houzz and

client reviews submitted in 2023.

“The Best of Houzz awards serve as a symbol of trust and validation among homeowners seeking top-notch professionals,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz.

“This year’s winners represent some of the most talented and customer-focused professionals in our industry, many of whom are using Houzz Pro to enhance their services, and we are extremely pleased to give them this recognition.”

Celebrating 12 years of exceptional landscape design service to the southern Maine coastal community, Thomas Lynch Design is a professional design company that creates beautiful gardens and landscapes.

Houzz is a platform for

home remodeling and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals, and shop for products. Houzz Pro provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing solutions that help them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals around the world.

For more information, visit www.thomaslynchdesign.com. and www.houzz.com/pro.

Roberts Recognized as Maine Business Champion

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Rep. Tiffany Roberts, DSouth Berwick, was recently recognized as a Maine Business Champion by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce for her work on the Maine Dirigo Business Incentive Program and her continued commitment to strengthening Maine’s small businesses.

“Maine small businesses are the heart of our state’s economy. In the Legislature, it is our duty to provide them with the tools they need to be successful,” said Roberts. “I could not be more proud of the work we’ve done over the past few years to make Maine’s economy more competitive and create an environment where more businesses can thrive. I look forward to continuing this work.”

Over the past two years,

Roberts has been a leader in sponsoring and cosponsoring legislation to support economic growth and small businesses in Maine. Last session, she cosponsored legislation to create the Maine Dirigo Business Incentive Program. The program will encourage businesses to invest in more worker training programs and provide new tax credits for capital investments – helping to make Maine a competitive player in emerging and growing markets.

This session, Roberts has sponsored legislation that would amplify the impact of the Maine Development Foundation, a nonpartisan statewide driver of sustainable economic growth.

Roberts is serving her third term representing House District 149, which includes portions of North and South Berwick. She

serves as House chair of the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee.

Photo above: Patrick Woodcock, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, presents Rep. Tiffany Roberts with the Maine Business Champion Award.

Berwick Public Library

Songs from JFK’s Ireland Trip

Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m.

Kevin Farley will sing “Gifts We Can Barely Carry: Songs from JFK’s Ireland Trip,” a program with film. Farley will be singing the songs heard by President Kennedy during his “journey home” in 1963. As he performs, he will also be showing a film consisting of historic sound clips of JFK, hundreds of photos, news clippings and historical images related to the songs and how they figured in his trip.

Book Club for March

Saturday, March 16, at 10:30 a.m.

The book is “The Thursday Murder Club,” by Richard Osman. All are welcome, and copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Chess Lessons

The chess series is continuing into March each Thursday night at 6 p.m. at the library.

Spring Book Sale Coming Up

The Berwick Library Association’s annual spring book sale will take place March 19-23. Donations of new or gently-used fiction and nonfi ction books are greatly appreciated. Please read our donation guidelines on the library’s website for more information on what we can and cannot accept.

Noble High School

Teen Book Club

The Berwick Public Library is partnering with Noble High School to offer a teen book club called The Chapters. All Noble High School students are welcome. The book is “Four for the Road,” by K. J. Reilly.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-698-5737 or visit www.berwick.lib.me.us.

D.A. Hurd Library

For More Information

Call the library at 207-676-2215 or visit www.dahurdlibrary.org.

Graves Memorial Library

Author Gigi Georges

Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m., as

a part of the 2024 Patsy Bray Mahoney Lecture Series. Gigi Georges, Ph.D., turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia.

“Downeast” honors the lives of five remarkable young women and the paths of young women across rural America through them. Copies of the book available for sale and signing after the event. Light refreshments provided.

Your Health Matters

Book Club

Tuesday, March 12, 12 p.m. Lunchtime book discussion of “The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly,” by Margareta Magnusson. Copies of the book available at the library.

Shadow Box Craft

Wednesday, March 13, 3:15-4 p.m. A fun-filled afternoon of creativity and crafting! Unleash that inner artist and create a beautiful piece of art to be proud of. All materials and guidance provided. For school-aged children; preregistration required.

Worthy at the Burleigh

Wednesday, March 13, 4-8 p.m. at the Burleigh in the Kennebunkport Inn, 1 Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Enjoy delicious bites and creative cocktails while supporting the library. Guests can make reservations through OpenTable, or contact the library’s reservation line at 866-450-4095. Reservations not needed for the bar on a first-come, first-served basis.

Morning Book Group

Thursday, March 14, 9:45 a.m.

“The Book of Lost Friends” by Lisa Wingate will be discussed. New members are always welcome.

Furry Tales Story Time

Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. Graves partners with the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) of Kennebunk for a very special story time. Preschoolers and their families explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal time. Each visit is a new adventure!

For More Information

Call the library at 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

Kennebunk Free Library

Strategic Plan Focus Group

KFL would like the public to participate in a focus group as a part of their strategic planning process. Public input plays a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the library. Focus groups provide a platform for open discussions regarding the library’s strengths, opportunities, and challenges. Upcoming dates: Monday, March 11, 1-2:30 p.m. Registration required.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-985-2173 or visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.

Ogunquit Memorial Library

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.

Rice Public Library

Food Drive for Footprints Food Pantry

All through the month of March, Footprints is collecting non-perishable food items. Stop by Rice Public Library and drop off donated items in the bin next to the main desk! All non-perishable items are accepted.

Bluegrass Jam Band

Every other Saturday, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. Bluegrass and country musicians get together on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to jam! Sessions are open to the public – bring an instrument and start picking!

Upcoming: March 9, 23.

Oneness Meditation

Every third Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. Take a break, quiet the mind, and discover the benefits of meditation in a sacred transfer of energy, with Deeksha. No registration required. FMI:

marael@me.com. Upcoming: March 16.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-439-1553 or visit www.rice.lib.me.us.

South Berwick Public Library

For More Information

Call the library at 207-384-3308 or visit www.southberwicklibrary.org.

Wells Public Library

SMAA Medicare Information

Monday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Southern Maine Agency on Aging Medicare Program will be here to help answer any questions on Medicare: how to enroll, understanding coverage, billing issues, etc. Unbiased, free service through a partnership with the Wells Library. FMI: 207-396-6524.

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15 – Sunday, March 17

Teen Challenge Mode:

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, March 13 at 1 p.m.

Work as a team to take pictures with a list of items, complete tasks, find “treasures,” and make memo-

ries. Winning team photos will be featured in the YA area. Snacks provided. For students grades 5 and up. Free.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, March 14, 3 p.m. Teens grades 5 and up are welcome to join TAB to voice input and ideas

about teen programs, space, and materials, and to exercise their leadership skills. Community service hours available for each meeting, as well as potential other opportunities in upcoming events.

Book Sale

Saturday, March 16, 10:15 a.m.-

12:30 p.m. Monthly pop-up book sale. Come for the discounted deals on new reading material, leave knowing those purchases go to help to fund library programs.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.

William Fogg Library

Book to Movie Night

Tuesday, March 12 at 5 p.m. Book to Movie Night returns with “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” by Audrey Niffenegger. Copies of the book are available now at the library front desk. It is not necessary to have seen the movie.

Poetry Tea Party

Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m.

Bring a favorite poem – it can be one’s own work or a favorite to share – and enjoy tea and cookies while sharing with other poetry lovers. Open to ages 5-105.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-439-9437 or visit www.williamfogglibrary.org.

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York Public Library

Jeff Snow: The Softer Side of Celtic

Friday, March 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with York Public Library! Jeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who shares the music and the stories of Scotland, Ireland and England. Free, registration required to attend.

“Living in a Climate Changed World” via Zoom

Wednesday, March 13, 7-8 p.m. via Zoom. Climate change is moving fast, prompting sea level rise, flooding and many other problems across the state. During this hour, check in with Taylor Maguire of the Town of York plan-

ning office and Rep. Gerry Runte of Maine’s 146th House district to learn about the latest steps to combat global warming locally and across the state. Registration required for this virtual event. Sign up at www.yorkpubliclibrary.org/ calendar.

Virtual Author Talk:

Christopher Paolini

Thursday, March 14, 4-5 p.m. Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy.

Pondering Poetry

Saturday, March 16, 11 a .m.12:30 p.m. Poetry is an art form of collective humanity meant for all. Pondering Poetry makes time to share poems written by others that speak to all Sit and listen, or share refl ections of poems presented. Bring a mug and have tea while engaging in conversation about life and poetry.

YPL Walking Club

Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join a rotating selection of favorite librarians for a guided walk around town. Tour starts at the library lobby. Call ahead for to RSVP.

Crafting Group

Every other Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bimonthly meetup for any and all hand-crafters! Upcoming: March 14.

Week in Review

Fridays, 3-4 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. A casual weekly gathering for those interested in having civil discussion about the previous week’s current events.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-363-2 818 or visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

Town of Eliot

Elected Offices Nominations

The Town of Eliot is seeking nominations for the following positions to be elected at the Annual Town Election on Tuesday, June 11: Select Board and Overseer of the Poor (two members for threeyear term to June 2027); Budget Committee (two for three-year term to June 2027); and SAD#35 Director (one for three-year term to June 2027). Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, and must be filed no later than April 12. FMI: www.eliotmaine.org or 207-439-1817.

Cozy Kitchen at Post 188

Every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at American Legion Memorial Post 188, 455 Main St. Eliot. After more than a decade of inactivity, the “Cozy Kitchen” is ready to serve Eliot and Kittery. FMI: post188@gmail.com.

Upcoming: March 13.

Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport

Cards & Camaraderie

Community Game Night

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. and Fridays, 9-11 a.m. at The Center, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk. Enjoy games at the Center, or bring one along! Have fun and meet new friends. No skills required, open to all adults in the community. Sign-ups appreciated, but not required. FMI: 207-204-0004 or karleensideas@ gmail.com.

Town of

Kittery

Clam Digging

Until April 30. FMI and license requirements: www.kitteryme.gov/ shellfish-conservation-committee.

Kindergarten Registration

To be eligible to attend Kinder-

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garten in September 2024, children must have turned five on or before October 15. Dates of registration: April 24, May 1, May 7, May 10. Tours will be available this upcoming summer. Registration paperwork can be completed online. FMI and for an appointment: agamache@kitteryschools. com or 207-439-1707.

Town of Ogunquit

Clam Digging

Sunday, March 10 and Sunday, March 24. Youth Day is Sunday, April 14, where children 12 and younger can dig one peck of clams without a license, and when supervised by a licensed digger. FMI and license requirements: www.ogunquit.gov/239/shellfishlicense.

Town of Wells

Kindergarten Registration

Ongoing through March. Children 5 years of age on or before October 15 are eligible to register. Documents that cannot be uploaded online should be brought in to the Wells Elementary School’s main office by the end of March. Enrollment will not be complete until all documents have been submitted. FMI and forms: http:// bit.ly/weskinder, www.k12wocsd. net, or 207-646-5953.

Wells Dredge

The town of Wells has started the full harbor dredge in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers. Dredge operations are on a 24 hour, seven-day schedule until completion, through April 9. FMI and updates: www.wellstown.org or 207-646-5113 (TDD-207-6467892).

Town of York

Water Main Flushing

The York Water District will be flushing the water mains for a period of six weeks starting Monday, March 11, with deadend water main flushing into June. Expect some low pressure and discolored water during this time. FMI: www.yorkwaterdistrict.org or 207-363-2265.

Monthly Happenings

OPTIONS Clinic

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Police Dept., 1563 Post Rd., Wells, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Sweetser Drugs & Alcohol Clinician Lacey Bailey provides education about and resources for overdose prevention. FMI: www.knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser. org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207-468-4015. Upcoming: March 13, 27.

Man To Man Cancer Support

9:30-11:30 a.m. at the St. Aspinquid Masonic Lodge, 101 Long Sands Rd., York. Hosted by oncologist Dr. Paul Poulin, providing a space for men to discuss the physical and emotional aspects of the disease, offering support, information, and coping strate-

gies. The group meets every other Saturday. FMI: tonyyorke@maine. rr.com, tonyyorke57@gmail.com, or 207-337-3310. Upcoming: March 9, 23.

Bean & Casserole Supper

Every third Saturday of the month, See MONTHLY on page 10 . . .

4-5:30 p.m. at the Trailblazers, 102 Bills Ln., Wells. All you can eat! $9 per person for ages 11 and up, $5 for age 4-10, free for younger. FMI: 207-468-9747. Upcoming: March 16.

She Recovers Sharing Circle Third Sunday of the month at Yoga on York, 250 York St. A free support group for women and nonbinary individuals who identify as women who are in recovery from anything – substance, grief, di-

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vorce, trauma, disordered eating, codependency, etc. Next meeting: March 17. FMI: mbrncoach@ gmail.com.

Friday, March 8

Art in Nature: Block Printing Workshop 2-5 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Block printing is a fun and easy way to create unique designs for cards and other items. Discover that inner artist by crafting a unique make-and-take block print. No experience needed; all

materials provided. Participants leave with their block print, a printed tote bag, and a set of handmade greeting cards. For ages 16 and up. $20/$16. Registration required: caryn@wellsnerr.org, www.wellsreserve.org/calendar, or 207-646-1555.

Kittery Lions Supper

5:30-7 p.m. at the Kittery Lions, 117 State Rd., Kittery. Supper to benefit Lions building fund for needed improvements. Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea, and water. Gluten-free alternatives also available. $10 per person, $5 for kids under 12. Soft drinks extra. FMI: 207-703-3032.

Saturday, March 9

The Beavers of Orris Falls

10-11 a.m. at Orris Falls Conservation Area, South Berwick. Hikes open to the public, free of charge to Great Works Regional Land Trust members. $5 per person, $10 donation per family. Preregistration required: info@gwrlt.org or 207-646-3604.

Author Tonya Shevenell at Village Toy Funatic

1-2:30 p.m. at VillageToy Funatic, 232 Main St., Ogunquit. Village Toy Funatic welcomes Tonya Shevenell back to the store, presenting her latest book, “Hop Onward Rabbit Rabbit: A New England Cottontail’s Journey.” Both this new release and her initial work, “The Maine Birthday Book,” boast captivating writing and delightful illustrations. FMI: 207-646-7728.

Bite of Blessing Café

4:30-6 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Eliot, 1361 State Rd., Eliot. Serving up “Joey’s Chicken Pot Pie,” fresh salad, and homemade cake with ice cream. Eat-in or take out. $15, all proceeds go to church ministries. FMI and to order: www.eliotucc.org or 207-439-1105.

Spaghetti Supper

4:30-6 p.m. at Yorkshire Masonic Lodge, 101 High St. (Route 4), North Berwick. Homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. “All you can eat” for $10. FMI: 207-752-3337 or svett@ comcast.net.

Stillson School of Irish Dance Step Dancers

6:30 p.m. at the Wells Junior High School Auditorium, 1470 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. Ogunquit Performing Arts celebrates this unique style of dance with the renowned Stillson School of Irish Dance at Wells Junior High. The awardwinning Stillson dancers perform an array of jigs and reels, dressed in a variety of dazzling, handmade costumes. Led by Stillson School Director Carlene Stillson. $5, payable at the door the night of the performance. General seating, no advance sales. FMI: www. ogunquitperformingarts.org.

The Mindreader Kent Axell

7 p.m. at Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC), 100 Alumni Blvd., Sanford. Axell’s riveting fusion of magic, psychological illusions, showmanship, and wit creates a spellbinding tapestry that captivates audiences across generations. $20-$29. FMI: www. sanfordpac.org or 207-206-1126

Monday, March 11

Annual Job Fair 2024

1-2 p.m. for retired workers; open to all 2-3 p.m., at St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Rd., Kennebunk. Plenty of parking available, along with disability accessibility. Employers looking to participate in the job fair are welcome.

FMI: events@gokennebunks.com.

Caregiver Support Group Meeting

6:30 p.m. at Wells Elks Lodge #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd., Wells. FMI: wellselkspr@gmail.com.

Tuesday, March 12

Tracking Business Finances

10 a.m., online. Tracking the financial performance of any business is legally required for tax reporting. It is also an essential tool for making sound financial decisions and is required for loan or grant applications. In this webinar, moderators will discuss simple spreadsheets and introduce participants to accounting software. FMI and to register: https://mainesbdc. centerdynamics.com/workshop. aspx?ekey=10440010

Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest

7 p.m. via Zoom, presented by York Audubon Society. Artist and author Julie Zickefoose has been studying and painting birds for 40 years. York Audubon invites the public to join in her fascinating and entertaining talk about the lives and habits of baby birds throughout New England. FMI and to register: www.yorkcountyaudubon.org.

Wednesday, March 13

New England Stone Walls

1 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church, 180 York St., York. Join Old York Garden Club and master builder and author Kevin Gardener who will explore the traditions and techniques of building historical New England stone walls. Bring project ideas for the Q&A session. $5 guest donation appreciated. FMI www.oldyorkgardenclub.org.

Grand Resort Hotel Era and Modern Times at Isle of Shoals 6 p.m., online. Historian Ann Beattie reviews the history of the Isles of Shoals and the islands’ relationship with Native peoples and tourists alike. Free. FMI: https:// www.simpletix.com/e/webinarthe-grand-resort-hotel-era-modern-tickets-157289.

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Carroll James Cyr, 79

NORTH BERWICK – Carroll James Cyr, of North Berwick, died unexpectedly while hiking in Sedona, AZ, on February 10, 2024. He was born in Lewiston, the son of Clarence and Katherine Andrews Cyr.

Carroll graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington where he met his wife, Loraine, and they were married during their senior year. Carroll graduated with a dual certificate in both Education and Special Education. He taught in Auburn, and then attended the University of Maryland, earning a master’s degree in Special Education. He returned to teaching in Auburn, and then accepted a position starting a new special education program in Rumford. After teaching both special education and regular education at the junior high level, Carroll accepted a position in North Berwick, working mostly with junior high students in regular education. He was a dedicated teacher for 37 years. After retiring, Carroll returned to teaching as an educational technician, as he missed the interaction with the students. Retiring again, he and his wife traveled throughout the United States, spending most of their time on the hiking trails. This was their 27th visit to Sedona.

Family was very important to Carroll, and he was a master at making pies for the many family get-togethers.

In addition to his wife of 58 years, Carroll is survived by his son Matthew and wife Wendy with two children, Avery and Bennett; and daughter Allison Cyr Fischer and husband Bryce with and two children, Ethan and Ryan. Also surviving him are his two sisters, Connie Lowell of Melburne, FL, and Cynthia Pike of Sebastion, FL.

Carroll was a very kind, caring, and compassionate person. No services are scheduled; for those who wish to honor him, please perform an act of kindness.

Arra ngements are entrust-

ed to Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Robert Francis DePietro, 97

CAPE NEDDICK – We announce with great sorrow the passing of Robert Francis DePietro, of Everett, MA, and Cape Neddick, on February 29, 2024.

Robert – Bob to those who knew and loved him – was born on January 13, 1927, to Carmine DePietro and Josephine DePietro (Marsella) in Everett, MA. Bob attended Everett High School before serving in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Korea from 1945 to 1947.

For many years, Bob worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a mail carrier. His daily deliveries brought him great joy and he quickly became a friendly face and staple of his route –to both neighbors and dogs alike – until his retirement.

Bob was predeceased by his parents and his nine older siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris DePietro (Christoforo), to whom he had been married for seventy-three years; three daughters, Donna Woods-Lonsdale (Joe), Nancy Navarro (Tony), and Susan Carr (Paul); and three grandchildren, Olivia Woods, and Andrew and Austin Carr.

Bob was a kind, humble, loving man. We were extraordinarily lucky to have had this true gentleman in our lives as a husband, father, and grandfather. In honor of his memory, please be kind to each other, take care of your loved ones, and

be thoughtful in word and deed. Services will be private. For online condolences visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

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Richard “Dick” Leech, 90

KEN NEBUNK - Richard “Dick” Leech died peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, surrounded by family who loved him dearly, and who spent the day reminiscing about his life before he passed.

Richard was born June 20, 1933 in Kennebunk, the son of A. Wesley and Gladys Leech, and brother to Bobby, Junior, and Judy. He graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1952 and lived most of his life in Wells. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956, including time stationed in Germany.

Richard married Eleanor Brooks on June 27, 1953. They had a half-dozen “Congdon’s Kids” who, along with their spouses, enriched their lives and brought them so much joy: Bette (Leech) and Billy Beyea, Gary and Diane (Fortier) Leech, Craig and Jen (Arcand) Leech, Renee Brooks, Cheryl (Brooks) and Rob Warfield, and Greg and Teresa (Thompson) Brooks.

Richard and Eleanor opened Richard’s Seafood Restaurant in Wells, in 1962. Richard’s was sold in 1965 when they took over management of Congdon’s Doughnuts, following the tragic death of Eleanor’s brother, Herb, and his wife, Bev (Congdon) Brooks. They owned and operated Congdon’s until 1985, when they sold the bakery to their son and opened Congdon’s Resort. Richard continued to

work at the bakery into his 80s.

Over the years, their family grew to include 20 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, with more on the way. The holidays were always crowded, but full of love, laughter, and Grampa’s signature stuffing.

Richard’s adoring family remembers him as the perfect blend of salty and sweet, who was quick to share a story but never quick to complete it, and who gave the best hugs.

While not direct relatives, the “Congdon family” grew and grew to include hundreds of employees and friends, who also lovingly referred to Richard as “Grampa.” He was known for his warm smile, sense of humor, high-pitched singing, and occasional stubbornness.

Richard was an avid outdoorsman, who earned “Biggest Buck in Maine” by bagging a 200+ pound deer in 1954. He was very, very proud of this accomplishment. He particularly loved hunting in Chesuncook and fishing at “Space Camp” on Brandy Pond. Richard’s excessively passive approach was not always successful, but his family appreciated that it made him easy to locate by simply following the trail of mini Snickers wrappers.

Richard and Eleanor enjoyed snowmobiling and were regulars at the Trailblazer’s Club in Wells, where they also loved to dance. Richard was known to cut a rug at weddings and other events; his family knew to report to the dance floor whenever “We Are Family” played.

A late-blooming interest in crafting and birdhouse construction led to Richard single-handedly solving bird homelessness in the state of Maine. When he passed, he was surrounded by many of the crafts he made with his friends at St. André Health Care in Biddeford.

Richard’s family is grateful for the wonderful care he re-

ceived at St. André Health Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. André by sending a check, made out to “St. André Health Care,” to St. André Health Care, 407 Pool St., Biddeford, ME 04005, or by donating online at www.standre. org/ways-to-give/make-a-gift.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. at New Life Church on Tuesday, March 12, at 551 Alfred Road, Biddeford, across from Home Depot.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit Dick’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.

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Committee

Doors open 6:30 p.m., business meeting 7-8:30 p.m., at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Rd., Alfred. Meeting to focus on the results of the presidential primary, the importance of the State Convention in April, and local elections in June. FMI: communications@ yorkgop.org or 207-468-2395.

ALA Monthly Meeting

7 p.m. in the Berwick Town Hall on Sullivan Street. Monthly meeting for The Charles S. Hatch American Legion Auxiliary of Berwick. The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting area. Any woman veteran and her family is invited to attend! This is a great opportunity to meet these fi ne ladies, learn about their projects, and discover their contributions to the community and veterans in our area. FMI: 603-988-2290 or 207-698-5258.

Climate Series:

Rethinking Implementation 7-8 p.m., online. Taylor Maguire of the Town of York planning office and Rep. Gerry Runte of Maine’s 146th House district talk about the latest steps to combat global warming locally and across the state. Free and open to the public; registration required. FMI: https:// bit.ly/YLTClimateRethink.

Thursday, March 14

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Wells High School First Trimester Honor Roll AFIO’s March Meeting

Seniors

High Honors

Joshua Adams, Grace Badger, Lauren Barber, Evan Belanger, Camdyn Blynn, Olivia Boutot, Wilson Clough, Jasmine Cogliano, Samuel Coleman, Dyllan Davis, Brooks Fox, William Griffith, Colton Harding, Katarina Hoffman, Sarah Jarry, Jackson Koh, Cameron Mahoney, Riley Nichols, Brady Pennell, Casey Rand, Brian Stevens, Kameron Tufts.

Honors

Catherine Angis, Chase Barker, Ryan Bingham, Kayla Bolton, Dominic Capello, Spencer Carpenter, Devin Clark, Dylan DaRosa, Natalee Duquette, Sean Gilbert, Benjamin Grover, Madelaine Hemly, Drew Hudnall, Mason Hudnall, Maddox Humphrey, John Paul Huppe, Kayden Hutchins, Devin Jarosz, Catherine Kaszubinski, Damien Kimball, Nathan Muchemore, Teigan Olsen, Gabriel Ordway, Om Patel, Ethan Roberts, Connor Rooney, Hale Rowe, Eli Roy, William Scott, Kaden Springer, Hunter Wildes.

Juniors

High Honors

Thaddeus Allaire, Natalie Blaisdell, Cooper Bourque, Victoria Chase, Honey Conley, Kylie Corbett, Sky Curley, Lola DaRosa, Kyle Donahue, Phillip Fortin, Cailin Henry, Chloe Madsen, Nicholas Marquis, Derek Martin, Kendall Maxon, Maren Maxon, Hayden Meffert, Pieper Morris, Elizabeth Nichols, Jacob Pardoe, Eli Potter, Anne Randle, Grace Richard, Lilian Sittig, Ava Sprague, Brandon Wallingford.

Honors

Quentin Ackerson, Hailey Adams, Alexander Albright, Scarlet Arbelo, Dominic Buxton, Sierra Cleaves, Jack CoggeshallBeyea, Maya Connor, Elias Curley, Samuel Dean, Dante DiNardi, Rhys Dougherty, Alex Finn, Benjamin Greve, Owen Ham, Connor Himmler, Teagan Hludik, Landon JacobsonTheriault, Alana Johnson, Zachary King, Emma Lear-Lapierre, Isabella Leslie, Derek Lippe, Chase Lunetta, Ciara McDermott, Ellie Moore, Emily Morrell, Kaitlyn Ouellette, Evan Peterson, Connor Peterson- McLeod, Jada Pullen, Isabella Smith, Lila Sprague, Molly Tavares, Elana Vennard.

Sophomores

High Honors

Jason Berube, Daniel Blaisd ell, Kevin Bolduc, Camryn Chase, Arianna Cote, Damian Cyr, Norah Donnell, Ainslie Donovan, Sofia Groff, Gabriel Hatfield, Meghan Kaszubinksi, Savannah King, Finn Lee, Parker Lombardi, Violet Mabry, Megyn Mertens, Owen Shangraw, Caitlin Shiels, Ariella Springer, Brandon Talevi, Madison Webb.

Honors

Ethan Afthim, Julia Allen, Nathan Bohn, Elizabeth Boulger, Calob Brouillard, Jacy Brown, Christopher Buckley, Madelyn Campbell, Mia Campbell, Evan Chase, Miranda Doughty, Aiden Duell, Caroline Dufort, Payton Fazzina, Landon Fifield, Sara Giddens, Aria Holloway, Lily Holmes, Darion Lemont, Evelina Lucas, Rylee Maguire, Brydon Marcotte, William Marti -

nez, Hrutuja McChesney, Grace Mears, Abraham Medrano, Caleb Moody, Camden Mosher, Alden Pelletier, Samuel Perry, Samuel Philibert, Jackson Pollard, Robert Quint, Alaina Rakiey, Giovanni Riccitelli, Caitlin Rooney, Braydon St. Onge, Oliva Townsend, Morgan Turnbull, Jacob Walker.

Freshmen

High Honors

Sahil Altaf, Regan Bedell, Owen Bonenfant, Saoirse Carrigan, London Chadwick, Lydia Cleaves, Alivia Collin, Amelia Connor, Thomas Cote, Lillian Courtois, Kaitlyn Daly, Livia DiDomenicantonio, Annora Ferris, Emily Finch, Alexa Flaherty, Sawyer Giddens, David Hamilton, Malina Hoffman, Elliott Kennedy, Maddox Koh, Peyton Lessard, Francesca MacEwen, Ava Marsh, Lauren Martin, Payton Maxon, Jack McDevitt, Sophie Mears, Ashley Morrell, Mila Mustacka, Marissa Naffah, Charles Okiru, Eloise Ouellette, Jesse Pullen, Carys Ramsey, Isabella Randle, Jasmine SenarosaDemarco, Ashton Teti, Karl Vliet, Taylor Vliet, Alexandra Webb.

Honors

Heidi Austin, Minerva Brown, Carly Burrows, Mattie Carpentier, Arianna Cerroni, Brynne Clark, Sofia Demarco, Chloe Douglas, Aaliyah Dufort, Jackson Flagg, Emmett Gagne, Brady Godin, Charles Hamlyn, Olivia Langelier, Jakob Loughlin, Jocelyn MacKay, Lincoln Polacke, Keegan Roberge, Megan Roberts, Lee Rollins III, Chanont Sonta, Thomas Spencer, Michael Sprague III, Aiden Thibodeau, Tanner Tufts.

Marshwood Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll

Grade 8

High Honors

Lilyanna Allis, Autumn Baldwin, Tiegan Boisvert, Ella Botelho, Esme Casey, Natalie Charette, Alexis Coleman, Evelyn Cormier, Cole Cournoyer, Ethan Dempsey, Kyler DeWildt, Ryan Elwell, Michael Flood, Estella Fogg, Ava Goodwin, Patrick Graichen, Claire Hansen, Joshua Herrin, Ashley Jalbert, Mei Yue Khanjani, Makayla Leigh, Dylan Nichols, Jack O’Brien, James O’Halloran, Grant Palardy, Grace Paradis, Emmalynn Piattoni, Madelyn Pinard, Lilah Putnam, Bentley Reed, Addison Rothwell, Cheylee Simms, Avery Spence, Raegan Sweeney, Finnegan Tay, Paiden Trulock, Alice Walker, Madison West, Nora Widerstrom, Amelia Wilber.

Honors

Rhiannon Aucoin, Lucy Bannon, Addison Becker, Noah Benoit, Elise Boyle, Porter Boys, Madalyn Bunker, Emma Callnan, Ann Cavanaugh, Matina Centipizzutilli, Malek Comeford, Natalie Dalton, Connoll Denault, Kenlie Denen, Aailyah Dionne, Andre Duval, Mary Ferioli, Soren Fernald, Logan Freeman, Jakobie Fultz, Evelyn Gilchrest, Esme Harrison, Jacob Healy, Chloe Henderson, Olivia Herman, Penelope Hofmann, Renee Hovey, Vanessa Hutchins, Elizabeth Knowles, Jenna LaFlamme, Cohen Lee, Kyla Leighton, Connor Long, Jacob Maahs, Morgan Manderville, Thomas Mannion, Tyler Marcotte, Teagan Marquis, Teagan Moore, Cooper Munhall, Ryan Myers, Gavin Noonan, Lillian Owen, Nicoyoust Pakasi, Finn Parker, Hollis Quinlan, Colby Raeside, Carmella Reis, Damyen Richardson, Kyle Riley Dorothy Ryan, Julian Scott, Benjamin Smith, Phoenix Smith, Elliot Stockwell, Leona Sujica, Adriana Thomas, Lilyan Upton, Amelia Vinciguerra, Liam Waddell, Taylor

Walden, Jack Wheeler, Landon Young.

Grade 7

High Honors

Ellie Adams, Harrison Ames, Lexey Boucher, Diana Bougie, Megan Bucklin, Isabelle Cormier, Sophie Dalton, Nathan Duquette, Clara Eager, Chase Eardley, Riley Edy, Miles Elsemore, Kaiden Ely, Grady Estes, Lilla Etter, Logan Fletcher, Isabella Forbes, Alexandra Foxlow, Kyland Gagnon, Alexa Glennon, Pierce Grieg, Aidric Magoun, Quinn McDonald, Madan Nabel, Landon Pagan, Georgia Pendleton, Lennon Pye, Meghan Quirk, Freyja Sevland, Katie Shepard, Dylan Sleeper, Brooklyn Smith, Owen Starkey, Lucy Stroh, Lauralai Trott, Chase Tuttle, Thomas Verrill, Harrison Waugh, Carly Westerman, Emma Winchester.

Honors

Mia Alley, Tahirih Arzú Pantalone, Lenore Babineau, Olivia Baggs, Nolan Barker, Ethan Bickford, Mason Blaisdell, Natalie Campisi, Christopher Conroy, Joseph Couture, Ella Creamer, Robert Crouch, Brady Cummings, Keoni Delorey, Aidan Dias, Liam Dinwoodie, Brian Doukas, Quinn Dufort, Eowyn Edelman, Marlo Elwell, Django Fernald, Lucas Finson, Meredith Foster, Cole Genest, Damien Gilmore, Evan Graves, Owen Graves, Connor Hanson, Isabelle Hartin, George Healy, Harbor Henning, Zaivier Hensley, Maclin Hodges, Allyson Holton, Hayden Hussey, Andrew James, Leah Kelley, Samuel Kumin, Sawyer Lee, Brayden Lewis, Emery Martell, Ryen McDaniel, Elias Meenagh, Earl Morris, Emily Mulcahey, Jakob Murphy, Grace Neary, Annabella Paradis, Skyler Perodin, Charles Pouliot, Violet Sabera, Elijah Sawka, Lucas Scanlon,

KENNEBUNK -

The next meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m. in Kennebunk High School’s Economos Lecture Hall, 89 Fletcher Street. The speaker will be Joe Kurlanski, who runs an information security firm based out of Portland. Kulranski will address cybersecurity threats facing the country.

Kurlanski has had an extensive background in information security programs for hospitals, banks, Department of Defense contractors, and businesses of all sizes. He will discuss the everyday impact of cyberthreats, including phishing emails, password theft, industrial espionage and others. Kurlanski’s company now has a key role in the new

certification requirements that cybersecurity defenses be in place for all contractors and subcontractors who handle Department of Defense work including classified and some unclassified.

The program is open to the public, and a question and answer period will follow the presentation. For more information, visit www.afiomaine.net.

York High School Second Quarter Honor Roll

Grade 12

High Honors

Jakob Timothy Bergeron, Autumn Mae Brown, William Marten Gardoqui, Samuel Atticus Hunter, Sophia Mae Kellogg, Stefan Kai MacGovern, Ashley Pellett, Benjamin Ward Watson, Matthew William Young.

Honors

Delia Jane Balakier, Ava Belle

Brent, Lucinda Radha Brogan, Zoey Louise Buonaiuto, Grace Moran Clayton, Daniel Robert Cohen, Olivia Rose Coite, Meghan

Matilda Servantes, Willa Settle, Calvin Sheehan-Kopp, River Sloan, Andrew Swenson, Kassidi-Lynne Thompson, Madison Tingle, Abel VanGorder, Patrick Von Oeyen, Maximillian von Spiegelfeld, Hope Walker, Cameron Waters, Asher Watts, Harper White.

Grade 6

High Honors

Josephine Bacon, Sierra Bascio, Evadne Boisvert, Ryan Burke, Mya Campbell, George Cheney, Lincoln Cole, Thatcher Darling, Elise Duguay, Mackenzie Edson, Benjamin Gennaro, Addelyn Hall, Austin James, Bani Kaur, Kazimier Kucala, Caitlin Long, Brielle MacDonald, Turan Manouchehri, Rachel McNutt, Emma Meade, Sadie Moore, Elsa Novak, Caleb Owen, Olivia Parisi, Addison Perkins, Josephine Pouliot, Lilly Proper, Evan Richards, Arthur Rogers, Quincy Siebach, Charlet Simms, Autumn Skelton, Chelsea Strangas, Cameron Sweeney, Emma Walker, Emerson Warner, May Woods.

Honors

Rowan Allis, Nathan Anderson, Ashlyn Arold, Severin Aucoin, Brielle Babine, Kenzie Bailie, Blake Barry, Max Bodenstab, Theodore Bodenstab, Arlo Burke, Elise Calderon, Kaiden Camrell, Addyson Capron, Scarlett Cleary, Sasha Clegg, Ashley Coleman, Sebastian Comeau, Jace Cooper, Kaylee Croteau, Evan Culp Dechant, Liam Daley, Pierce DeNuzzio, Ella Desmarais, Aubree DeWildt, Alexander Do, Lucas Dow, Lilah Drobish, Clara Dungelman, Annie Eager, Bryson Elliott, Kolbe Emerson, Everett Emery, Maeve Farrell, Zoey Fogg, Emery Folger, Piper Folger, Elliot Foster, Noah Fuller, Alani Gelasakis, Annabelle Hames, Tanner Hansen, Cora Hazelbaker, Charlotte Hopwood, Shane Hoyt,

Elizabeth Daly, Sofia De Munari, Maisy Buttercup Del Deo, Luke

William Douris, Nora Elizabeth Dowling, Cary Elizabeth Drake, Malia Rose Dustin, Sarah Elizabeth Earley, Emily Joy Estes, Haydn James Forbes, Gabriella Nicole Galbadis, William Bud Gear, Brooke Lily Geller, Jack Richmond

Goldberg, Amelia Kathryn Rose

Gregory, Kenneth Hermawan, Ella Marleen Hickey, Philip Cole Hilbert, Nicholas Hoy, Molly Anne Kenealy, Maxwell Franklin Kyer, Eli Chase LaPierre, Lillian Grace Leonhard, Laird Augustus Masterson, James Lewis McShera, Ella Jeannine Moores, Landon Reed Morrison, Zachary Thomas Narcotta, Matthew Edward O’Sullivan, Benjamin Natale Orso, Emily Parisi, Derek Robert Parsons, Nathan Pfirman, Benjamin Wood Ronca, Grace

Elizabeth Ryder, Yamilah Roseanna Saravong, Annika Julia Sovetsky, Tia Elizabeth Spenlinhauer, Devon Bruce Tozier, Sean Padraig Whelton, Courtney Elizabeth Williams.

Commendations

Kyle William Breckon, Brandon Michael Briggs, Benjamin Alvin Brown, Christopher Caven Connors, Aspen Davis, Annastasia

Aria Humber, Charles Kelley, Madeline Kemble, West Kenney, Curtis Kent-Kimber, Elizabeth Kumpf, Jackson Lambert, Addison Lancey, Jackson Leach, Bodhi Marshall, Hadley McCann, Mason Morgridge, Sophia Moulton, August O’Brien, Saphira Orzechowski, Gabriel Payson, Sebella Peirce, Miranda Reed, Josie Roberts, Cassia Robinson, Wes Rolston, Eloise Sessler, Cole Sheehan-Kopp, Anders Siebach, Dallin Simms, Kyren Smith, Sadie Smith, Ella St. Cyr, Luke Sutherland, Mabel Taylor, Rylan Teske, Jayde Tobin, Hannah Walden, Chloe Wilburn, Kida Wood, Reese Yeager, Samuel Zinser.

Marie Doughty, Jacqueline Anne Fulmer, Aaron Maxwell Scott Gregory, Brodi O’Brien Hay, Rowen Elizabeth Holmes, John Alfred Hopkins, Graham David Lamprey, Owen Andrew McBean, Maxwell Peter Merrill, Fiona Abigail Miller, Lila Adeline Murphy, Leo Michael Sullivan.

Grade 11

High Honors

Maxine Rose Adelson, Davis Clay Castle, Fabiola Crespo Cortes, Chloe Caroline DeLuca, Emerson K. Diehl, Veda Kiper Phelps, Sophia Rose Luchette, Peter Thomas Martin, Brooklynn O’Neil, Gwendolyn Rose Parisi, Elliot Morrison Prince, Liam George Pulsifer, Maren Elizabeth Robinson, Sophia Rose Scapicchio, Harriet Bauer Watson, Chloe Grace Whitbread, Evan Carlson Young.

Honors

Isabelle Acree, Evan William Anastas, Christopher Anthony, Andrew Bluestone-Fhlug, Cole Nelson Bridges, Jordan Corrado Caracoglia, Bradley William Carr, Lauren Chagnon, Hannah Rose Cleary, Natalie Kay Dickson, Chase Michael Dolan, Camryn AshleyAnn Donnell, Eliza Belle Dunn, Benjamin Thomas Eager, Kailee Lynn Earley, Conor Francis Fell, Marcus Kai Hamel, Ty Haseltine, Dylan Timothy Jones, Emerson Maeve Joyce, Jack Owen Joyce, Lucas Seth Ketchum, Emma LiriaGsottschneider, Owen Mathieson Lochran, Jonathan Jeffrey Luchette, Gianna Maria Magno, Aubrey Marcotte, Ava Sophia Martin, Hannah Rose Moroney, Kai Alexander Nelsen, Nicholas Robert Newcombe, Sophie Marie Pike, Thomas James Reagan, Brooke Lynne Rice, Lindsay Rae Rivers, Brooke Wilkie Roe, CarolJane Rubin, Anabelle Leigh Sama, Logan James Schrimper, Paul Loy Seah, Noah Jakob Stevens, Anna Westover, Mei Li Yingst. Commendations

Lukas Laurent Bouchard, Shea Andrew Buckley, Brady Davis Clary, Ryan Cooper Cummins, Harper Jade Dragon, Callan Arthur Eves, Ava Duprez Fontaine, Michael James Hanlon, Madeleine Louise James, Adah Hope-Marie King, Tate Alexander Kuhn, Ellie Clare Miner, Olivia Michelle Price, Aidan Patrick Ring, Jim Maynard Schaa, Carter Joseph Short, Quinn

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at WHS

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From Wednesday, March

13 through Saturday, March

16, the stage in the Valjean M. Olenn Auditorium at Wells High School (WHS) will come to life with the student production of the musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” which is based upon the fairy tale of the same name.

French author Charles Perrault’s version of “Cinderella,” titled “Cendrillon ou la Petite Pantoufle de Verre” (Cinderella or The Little Glass Slipper), was published in 1697 as part of his collection of fairy tales, “Histoires ou Contes du Temps Passé” (Tales of Mother Goose). Perrault’s rendition is one of the most famous and enduring versions of the Cinderella story, and it has been adapted and retold countless times in various forms of media.

In Perrault’s version, Cinderella’s magical transformation occurs with the help of her fairy godmother, who uses her magic to turn a pumpkin into a

carriage, mice into horses, a rat into a coachman, and lizards into footmen. Additionally, the fairy godmother provides Cinderella with a beautiful gown to wear to the ball and glass slippers that ultimately play a crucial role in identifying her as the mysterious maiden who captivated the prince’s heart. These elements have since become integral parts of the Cinderella story and have been featured in numerous ad-

aptations, retellings, and interpretations across various media formats, including books, films, and theater productions.

The WHS production features a cast of thirty-four, supported by a stage crew of twelve. Some of the principal cast members include Elana Vennard as Cinderella, Sam Coleman as Prince Charming and Sarah Jarry as Cinderella’s fairy godmother.

“Ghosts of Ireland” Published for St. Patrick’s Day

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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, medium and author of bestselling true paranormal books, Rob Gutro, recently published his 11th book, “Ghosts of Ireland on a Medium’s Vacation.”

What happens when a medium goes on vacation? Can a medium simply switch off their ability at will? Well, not exactly. Like others in Guthro’s “Medium’s Vacation” series, this book contains ghostly encounters, some history, sketches of ghosts and photographs of the places visited. Readers will experience ghosts in prisons, castles, churches, other historic places – even a shopping mall with a tragic past.

The book is organized alphabetically by County, and crosses Ireland from Dublin in the east to Galway in the west, and south to Cork County. Within each County section are chapters detailing the haunted places Guthro visited, designed for readers to use as a sort of paranormal tour book of the country. The book provides a brief history of the haunted places and can be used as a kind of travel guide. “Knowing the history of a place is key to understanding why a ghost has decided to stay behind,” Gutro said.

Readers will experience haunted places like churches, castles, jails, and even such unexpected locations as an art gallery and a shopping mall. “You’ll also understand how the spirits of your loved ones can give you signs anywhere in the world, even on vacation,” he adds.

“Cork City Gaol (jail) was the most haunted place, and many prisoners still linger there as earthbound ghosts,” Gutro said. The book features one of Gutro’s sketches, accompanied by a photograph capturing a

male ghost walking across a corridor, which was sealed off by a glass window.“I sensed a ghost down an empty corridor in the jail, so I snapped several photos, one after the other, and the ghost appeared in one of the photos. That’s the cover of my book.”

“It’s the perfect guide book for travelers who want to

see Ireland, learn history and find out where ghosts still dwell and why,” Gutro said. He adds, “Ireland’s rich history resulted in many ghosts who decided to stay earthbound. I also encountered an abundance of residual energy generated from battles.

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“The talented cast and crew of Cinderella have worked tirelessly since the beginning of January to bring the magic of this timeless classic to life,” commented Director Andrew Lopez. “The magic of ‘happily ever after’ is a timeless theme enjoyed by young and old alike!”

The musical is co-produced by Andrea Hernandez and Assistant Director Alex Bediarian. “Our students have been professional, focused, and wellprepared... I am very pleased with this production because it has a lot to do with our ensemble members,” commented Bediarian. “The ensemble has three

major dance numbers, which keep even the smaller parts engaged throughout the run. Join us for an enchanted evening where dreams come true!”

Showtimes are Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 15 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. The Wednesday matinee is free admission for students and seniors, $5 for all others. For the Thursday through Saturday shows, tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, email ahernandez@wocsd.org or call 207646-7011.

Cast members, left to right, are Kam Tufts (King), Anne Michelle Randall (Queen), Sarah Jarry (Godmother), Sam Coleman (Prince), Elana Vennard (Cinderella), Caroline Dufort (Portia, standing), Livia DiDomenicantonio (Joy, kneeling), and Lila Sprague (Stepmother).

Photo by Alex Bediarian.

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Hamilton College Choir to Perform at Historic Town House School

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The Kennebunkport Historical Society (KHS) is thrilled to announce that the Hamilton College Choir will be visiting the historic Town House School with a captivating performance. Based in Clinton, NY, the choir is renowned for its dedication to tradition, inclusion, and innovation in choral music.

Comprising 35-50 voices, The Hamilton College Choir has a rich history of serving its local community through soul-

stirring performances, both on campus and in neighboring areas. Their repertoire is known for its diversity and ability to resonate with audiences of all backgrounds.

In addition to their local engagements, the choir embarks on an annual spring recess tour, showcasing their talent in cities across the United States and internationally. Recent tours have taken them to cultural hubs like Chicago, IL, Boston MA, Montreal, CA, and Asheville, NC.

Moreover, the choir eagerly anticipates their upcoming international tour to Ireland and Scotland.

“We are honored to host the Hamilton College Choir at the historic Town House School,” said Kristin Haight, Executive Director at KHS. “Their commitment to musical excellence aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering a cultural enrichment within our community.”

The opportunity to witness

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ALL OUR WINE AND GIFTS ON SALE STARTING MARCH 15

Join us for a closing Wine Tasting on March 30

16 Years ago, after retiring from lifetime careers, sister and brother Linda Sirois and Harold Anderson decided to fulfill a dream and opened a wine store. Their combined 90-plus years of wine drinking led them to believe they could offer a unique wine-buying experience for their customers. They would educate and make lifelong friends in the process. At 77 and 85, we have decided it is time to pass the torch to new owners, Scott and Kathleen Kelley, long-timers at Burdett’s campgrounds.

We want to thank you for helping us fulfill our dream and for your supporting patronage. You have meant the world to us.

THANKS for the wonderful ride, Linda • Harold • Patti

the Hamilton College Choir’s awe-inspiring talent amidst the timeless charm of the Town House School is not to be missed. The concert is scheduled to take place Friday, March 15 at the Town House School, 135 North Street, in Kennebunkport. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show begins

. . . GHOSTS from page 13

Everywhere I traveled, I had a paranormal experience.”

This is the third book in Gutro’s popular “Ghosts on a Medium’s Vacation” series. The others include “Ghosts of England on a Medium’s Vacation,” and “Ghosts of the Bird Cage Theatre on a Medium’s Vacation.”

Gutro also has two other series of best-selling book: the award-winning “Pets and the Afterlife” series, which addresses how pets communicate from the other side, and “Ghosts and Spirits,” which conveys the author’s personal experiences with ghosts on paranormal investigations and spirits. He is the first in the paranormal field to make the distinction between earthbound ghosts and spirits who have crossed over.

A recent transplant to Southern Maine, Gutro gives fundraising lectures for animal rescues all throughout New England. He also teaches paranormal courses at Noble Adult & Community Education (NACE) in North Berwick and at Sanford

. . . CELTIC from page 1

stomping begins. Each concert is a bit different and adapted to the response and interest of the audience. Jeff has performed for audiences of all ages and in a variety of settings including concert halls, libraries, museums, churches, schools, and private homes.

Jeff is a private guitar teacher and the author of the teaching method, Guitar Basics and Beyond. He was featured in the December 2006 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine and is a contributing writer for Acoustic

at 7 p.m., and the concert should last about an hour. Seating is be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Due to limited space, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure their seats.

The concert is free. For more information, email info@ kporths.com or call 207-9672751.

Adult Education.

Gutro’s social media pages and blogs offer a platform for others to share their ghostly stories. He has been featured in hundreds of radio and video programs and podcasts, and has been featured in the Washington Post, on MSNBC, on WBZ News Radio Boston, on “Coast to Coast AM” syndicated radio, and many more. He also provides readings for those whose pets who have passed on. For more information, visit www. robgutro.com, or follow him on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagrgam.

Guitar and Autoharp Quarterly magazines. When not singing, playing or teaching, Jeff can often be found wandering with his camera, on a golf course or on a beach.

Jeff performs 6:30-8 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at the York Public Library, located at 15 Long Sands Road in York. The concert is free and open to the public; registration is required to attend. For more information and to make a reservation, visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar or call 207-363-2818.

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“Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest”

Why and how do baby songbirds develop so quickly, with some launching into flight only 11 days after hatching? In 2002, Julie Zickefoose began to draw and paint wild nestlings day by day, bearing witness to their swift growth. Over the next 13 years, Julie would document the daily changes in 17 bird species from hatching to fledging. Her book, “Baby Birds,” is the enchanting result, with more than 500 life studies that hop, crawl and flutter through its pages.

In this talk, Julie shares her influences as well as her artistic process, a must-see for the aspiring natural history artist. Art and science blend in every Zickefoose pursuit, as the scientist’s relentless curiosity joins the artist’s quest for beauty. The work, wonder and fun of studying nestlings, including being foster mother to orphaned hummingbirds, chimney swifts and bluebirds, makes for an irresistible and highly inspirational presentation.

Julie Zickefoose lives and works quietly on an 80-acre wildlife sanctuary in the back country of Whipple, OH. She is a prolific writer and painter who was also a guest commentator on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” for

five years. Her illustrated work, “The Bluebird Effect,” was an Oprah’s Book Club pick. After decades of contributing art and writing to “Bird Watcher’s Digest” (BWD), the artist and naturalist recently became the Advising Editor to the magazine. Her heavily illustrated books include “Natural Garden-

ing for Birds,” “Letters from Eden,” “The Bluebird Effect,” and “Baby Birds: An Artist Looks Into the Nest.” Her newest book is “Saving Jemima: Life and Love With a Hard-Luck Jay,” the intimate story of how an orphaned bird can save a soul.

York County Audubon is delighted to host this program on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. For more information and to register, visit www. yorkcountyaudubon.org. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. York Audobon hopes many in the area can join the meeting for what is sure to be a fascinating

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“Stardust,” A Magical Interactive Ballet Acclaimed Author Gigi Georges at Graves Memorial Public Library

Belletete Ballet Studio Productions is thrilled to announce its latest enchanting creation, “Stardust,” an original ballet that promises to transport audiences into a celestial world of wonder. The magical interactive story revolves around a lost star and their extraordinary journey back to the skies through the mesmerizing art of dance.

“Stardust” invites audiences of all ages to embark on a spellbinding adventure where the realms of dance and fantasy collide. The one-of-a-kind

production seamlessly blends breathtaking choreography, captivating storytelling, and audience participation to create a truly immersive experience.

In a celestial kingdom far beyond the clouds, a star loses its way and falls to Earth. The audience becomes an integral part of the story, invited to join the characters on stage in their quest to save the lost star and restore cosmic balance. Through the magic of dance, “Stardust” explores themes of friendship, courage, and the enduring power of dreams. “Stardust” promises

a magical evening filled with graceful movements, stunning costumes, and a heartwarming narrative that will captivate the entire family.

Belletete Ballet Studio aims to revolutionize the traditional ballet experience by transforming the show into an interactive event where the audience can play the role of the hero. During key moments in the performance, attendees have the chance to step onto the stage and actively shape the unfolding narrative. This innovative interactive feature ensures that each participant becomes a vital part of the enchanting journey, fostering a sense of connection and involvement. Based in Rollinsford, NH, the studio is known for its dedication to core values of confidence, teamwork, community, and family. Renowned for creating a welcoming atmosphere where every dancer feels at home, the studio continues to enthrall audiences with its distinctive blend of storytelling, choreography, and audience participation.

“Stardust” is set to illuminate the stage at Noble High School, 100 Noble Wy, North Berwick, on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. For more information and tickets, visit https://30571.danceticketing.com, www.belleteteballet. com, email info@belleteteballet. com, call 603-727-4320 or follow them on Facebook.

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Gigi Georges, Ph.D., turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the President and U.S. Senate State Director, Gigi has taught political science at Boston College, served as a program director for the Harvard Kennedy School, and been a managing director of the Glover Park Group, a leading national public affairs firm.

Her latest book, “Downeast,” honors the lives of five remarkable young women and the paths of young women across rural America through them. It shines a light, too often obscured, on the indispensable role contemporary rural women play in their communities.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Gigi splits her time with her husband and eleven-year-old daughter between New Hampshire and Downeast Maine.

Gigi will be at the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library

on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. to talk about her latest book. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing after the event. The library’s Snack Team will be on hand to provide light refreshments during the talk.

The Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library is located at 18 Maine Street in Kennebunkport. Participants are asked to enter through the white door in the parking lot. Parking is available along Maine Street, the North Street fire station parking lot, and Consolidated School (Route 9). For more information, call the library at 207-967-2778 or email mlbgraves@gmail.com.

Irish Flute and Guitar Duo at Kennebunk United Methodist

KENNEBUNKGet a jump on St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with a concert of Irish music by Boston-based duo Matt and Shannon Heaton.

The Heatons play updated traditional Irish music on flute, accordion, guitar, and bouzouki, and complement their instrumental work with engaging vocals. The duo combine a satisfying mix of new and old tunes and songs with engaging stage presence and masterfully-crafted arrangements.

The Boston Globe has said of the Heatons, “Their playing is masterful and inventive, their arrangements city-smart and spacious.” They will play a number of selections from their new album, “Whirring Wings.”

Both Matt and Shannon have years of experience with Irish music. Shannon co-founded Boston’s Celtic music fest and served on its board for 15 years.

She was named Massachusetts Traditional Artist Fellow in 2016 and hosts the podcast, “Irish Music Stories.” Matt has performed with countless ensembles, including the Karan Casey Band, Boys of the Lough, and Robbie O’Connell. They are world-class American performers with Irish roots and universal appeal. The Concerts in West K! series has been a showcase for traditional music since 2014. All shows take place at the West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road, West Kennebunk. The concert takes place Sunday, March 10, 3-5 p.m.; open seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Admission is a $20 per person donation at the door. For more information, call 207-9852831.

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On Tuesday, February 20,

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $50 million for Maine drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The

funding is part of the over $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The announcement supports essential water infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water

bodies across the state. Almost half of this funding will be available as grants or principal forgiveness loans, ensuring funds reach underserved communities most in need of investments in water infrastructure.

“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda continues to transform communities for the better with this latest infusion of funds for critical water infrastructure projects,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “With $50 billion in total, the largest investment in water infrastructure in our nation’s history, EPA will enable communities across the nation to ensure safer drinking water for their residents and rebuild vital clean water infrastructure to protect public health for decades to come.”

and, in the process, make our communities, our economy, and our environment stronger and healthier. I thank the BidenHarris Administration for its investment in Maine and our Congressional Delegation for their support of this crucial law.”

“Outdated infrastructure and aging pipes that fail; climate change impacts that cause sewer systems to overflow; emerging contaminants, like PFAS, that may affect our health—these are challenges that communities across our region face every day, especially in underserved and disadvantaged communities. With today’s announcement, we are allocating over $408 million of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to combat these challenges with much-needed water infrastructure projects across New England,” said EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash. “Every person, every child deserves safe and clean drinking water; and together with our state and local partners, we are financing upgrades to wastewater treatment plants, replacing old and aging water mains, and developing new filtration sites to remove contaminants from drinking water to make that a reality.”

“The increased funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will be put to good use across the state to upgrade Maine’s wastewater infrastructure. This infrastructure is critical to protect the waters of the state, protect public health, and support our economy,” said DEA Commissioner Melanie Loyzim.

Communities across the country are facing water infrastructure challenges. Many cities and towns have aging water infrastructure – old, broken or lead pipes carrying drinking water and wastewater treatment plants in need of major upgrades. Some communities struggle to maintain adequate stormwater infrastructure to effectively manage flood impacts from climate change and others need to upgrade their water treatment to address emerging contaminants like PFAS.

“In Maine, we pride ourselves on clean, safe water – it’s a cornerstone of public health and our economy,” said Governor Janet Mills. “My Administration looks forward to working with partners across the state to use this significant investment to upgrade our essential water infrastructure,

The funding EPA announced for Maine is part of a $5.8 billion investment through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF), one of EPA’s signature water investment programs. This multi-billion-dollar investment will fund state-run, lowinterest loan programs to address key challenges, with $2.6 billion going to the Clean Water SRF for wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and $3.2 billion going to the Drinking Water SRF for drinking water

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Despite the lack of snow, the Cancer Snowshoe Fundraiser held at the Links at Outlook on January 28, proved to be a resounding success anyway, with 160 enthusiastic walkers turning up for the cause.

Event organizer AnnMarie Sacca saw a remarkable turnout for the day. Attendees enjoyed a sold-out luncheon in The Red Barn, which created a warm and inviting atmosphere for the “snowshoers” despite the chill outside.

The success of the fundraiser would not have been possible without the support of sponsors Hussey Septic, Sprague Flooring, American Security, Atlantic Drywall, The Little Red Schoolhouse, George’s Marina, Diversified Builders, York Harbor Inn, and Polychronis Financial. Their contributions played a significant role in making the event a reality.

stands as a testament to the power of community, determination, and compassion. Together, everyone can continue to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

Heartfelt appreciation goes out to photographer Bryan Lindgren for documenting the event throughout the day. Special thanks to DJ Tim Clark, who kept spirits high with his music, and to Michael from Memorable Social Booths, whose photo booth added to the fun and memories. Extra special thanks go to the The Flynn family for generously donating the venue, making the event possible.

AnnMarie expresses her gratitude to the community for their love and support for a cause close to her heart. The event not only raised funds for the cause but also fostered a sense of unity and camaraderie among attendees, raising over $20,000 for breast cancer research. As a testament to the event’s impact, AnnMarie shared touching moments from the check presentation at the Cancer Center at Wentworth Douglas, and photos capturing the participants of the walk, highlighting the spirit and determination of all involved.

In the face of adversity, the Cancer Snowshoe Fundraiser

Mark calendars for next year’s fundraiser, scheduled for either February 1 or 2, 2025. The annual event always promises to be a memorable occasion dedicated to supporting cancer research and awareness. The commitment and support shown by all involved serve as a beacon of hope for those affected by cancer, inspiring everyone to unite for this important cause. For more information, email saccaannmarie@ comcast.net.

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infrastructure nationwide. The announcement includes allotments for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law General Supplemental funds and Emerging Contaminant funds for SRF programs for fiscal year 2024. EPA anticipates announcing allocations for billions of dollars in additional resources for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Lead Service Line Replacement fund later this spring.

Since 2022, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has injected nearly $194 million into water infrastructure projects across Maine, protecting public health, preserving water resources, and creating jobs. Funding includes: $11 million to the City of Saco for a wastewater treatment facility upgrade; $1.7 million to Livermore Falls for replacement of aging water main infrastructure; $520,000 to Dexter Utility District for water main replacement and upgrades.

The Drinking Water State Revolving Funds and the Clean Water State Revolving Funds have been the foundation of water infrastructure investments for more than 30 years, providing low-cost financing

for local projects across America. SRF programs are critically important programs for investing in the nation’s water infrastructure. They are designed to generate significant and sustainable water quality and public health benefits across the country. Their impact is amplified by the growth inherent in a revolving loan structure – payment of principal and interest on loans made are available to address future needs.

For more information, visit www.epa.gov/dwsrf or www.epa. gov/cwsrf or email lakshmanan. vikram@epa.gov.

People & Business Profiles

Resale Boutique Helps to Advance Land Conservation in Southern Maine

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The Mount Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative (MtA2C) is incredibly grateful to the Fabulous Find in Kittery for their recent donation to the organization. The Fabulous Find, a nonprofit resale boutique that benefits local communities, donated over $12,000 to MtA2C to help advance land conservation in Southern Maine.

Each month, Fabulous Find selects local nonprofits to be the recipients of proceeds from sales at their resale store. Past beneficiary nonprofits selected included MtA2C, Seacoast Mental Health Center, and Krempels Brain Injury Centers. Each was awarded $12,367 from the Fabulous Find’s sales proceeds.

Marcye Philbrook, President of the Board for the Fabulous Find, expressed her gratitude for the past donations received. “It was... amazing, full of great donations from the public and lots and lots of eager shoppers,” she remarked. This sentiment underscores the community’s support and the enthusiasm surrounding the Fabulous Find’s charitable efforts.

MtA2C will use their funds to help protect land in their Focus

Area. Since 2002, MtA2C has worked toward a long-term goal of connecting 19,000 acres of conserved land in sections of Kittery, Eliot, York, Ogunquit, Wells and South Berwick that together make up the MtA2C Focus Area. This area encompasses the largest unfragmented coastal forest between the New Jersey Pine Barrens and Acadia National Park, and represents the most biologically diverse region in Maine. It boasts more than 60 miles of hiking trails, protects drinking water for three towns and feeds clean water to rivers and popular beaches. To date, more than 15,200 acres have been conserved in the MtA2C Focus Area.

MtA2C partners include: York Land Trust, Great Works Regional Land Trust, Kittery Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy of Maine, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. With outside development and real estate pressures at an all-time high, receiving support from the Fabulous Find helps to give MtA2C partners some breathing room as they conduct

KSB Supports CFW’s Accessibility Improvements

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Kennebunk Savings (KSB) is supporting the Center for Wildlife (CFW)’s accessibility-focused expansion with a $10,000 donation. The nonprofit functions as both a wildlife rehabilitation and research facility as well as a community-focused center for naturebased education.

The Center for Wildlife was founded in 1986 and recently relocated to a new facility at the base of Mt. Agamenticus. The new campus includes a nature center, outdoor exhibits, and state-of-theart wildlife treatment facilities, as well as classroom and function spaces. “The goal, now that we’ve secured our forever home, is to build up our physical and internal infrastructure to allow community members to realize the benefits and need for humans to connect with the natural world,”

“We are thrilled that MtA2C was selected as a recipient,” said Karen Arsenault, Chair of MtA2C’s Oversight Committee. “It elevates the conservation work that we are able to do throughout the region.”

For more information, visit www.thefabulousfind.org and www.kitterylandtrust.org.

said Kristen Lamb, CFW’s Executive Director. Plans for greater accessibility include free and sliding scale program fees to qualifying schools, families and other community groups, and sensoryfriendly outdoor play areas.

Kennebunk Savings’ grant goes toward the construction of ADA-accessible nature trails and boardwalks behind the Center’s main building. “We have funded a number of these trail constructions and expansions in recent years. Accessibility, in every sense of the word, is a key component of our support strategy for these environmental programs,” observed Bradford C. Paige, the Bank’s President and CEO. “We want to make sure everybody gets to enjoy this.”

In 2019, Kennebunk Savings supported CFW’s new building campaign with a $50,000 contribution. Additionally, through the Huntington Common Charitable Fund, for which the Bank serves as steward, they fund educational

outreach programs at local senior centers. Animal ambassadors and educators travel to the facilities for a unique learning experience. “One of the things I love about bringing our non-releasable ambassador animals to senior living facilities is watching the residents get excited about the animals that I also get excited about,” said Taylor Phillips, Schools and Libraries Team Lead at the Center for Wildlife. “I also love getting to hear stories that the residents remember after meeting the animals. Some reminisce about their days as a veterinarian, others about the birds that they used to see in their backyards, or turtles they caught as a child.”

For more information, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org and www.kennebunksavings.com.

Photo Caption: From Left: From the Center for Wildlife, Fern the Owl, Taylor Phillips and Kristen Lamb. From Kennebunk Savings, Liz Torrance and Bradford C. Paige.

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Story Time at York Land

Trust March Theme “Birds”

10:30-11:30 a.m. at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York. Join York Public Library for stories, songs, and crafts at York Land Trust headquarters. After songs and stories, there will be a craft activity to partake in. This program is free and open to the public. FMI and to register: https:// bit.ly/march24story.

Exceptional Irish Authors with Deborah McDermott

2-3 p.m., online. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an informative and lively presentation by Deborah McDermott. Since she arrived in Ireland more than three years ago, Deborah decided to immerse herself in modern-day Irish literature. FMI: https://yorkpl.librarycalendar. com/event/exceptional-irish-authors-deborah-mcdermott-6486.

Games Night

5-7 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Play cribbage and dominoes with a welcoming group in the spacious Mather Auditorium. All playing levels welcome. Free. FMI and to register: lbenoit@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x118.

Spring Social Mixer

6-8 p.m. at The Community House, 8 Temple St., Kennebunkport. The Newcomers and Neighbors Club of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, & Arundel invites all to a local spring social mixer. Meet and mingle with newcomers and neighbors. Free. Potluck appetizers, dessert, coffee. Free. FMI: www.kptanewcomers.org.

Of Bancas and Coconuts: Cetaceans in the Philippines

7-8 p.m., online. In this virtual talk hosted by the Wells Reserve, Dr. Jom Acebes will highlight her research on humpback whales in the Babuyan marine corridor in northern Philippines. Acebes is the founder and principal investigator of the non-profi t balyena.org. Free. FMI and to register: www. wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Friday, March 15

Being Present with Grief

9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Participants learn to be present with grief as they create a space of compassion for healing and resilience. Led by Elizabeth Straka, local author, therapist, and compassion and grief worker. $20/$16. Registration required at growloveportalingawareness@gmail.com or 207408-5657 (voice/text). FMI: www. wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Comedy Showcase Benefit

Doors open 6:30 p.m., show

7:30-9:30 p.m. at Noble High School Philip W. Hussey Theater, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick. Comedians Maureen Langan, Corey Rodrigues, Mark Riley, and Paul Nardizzi take the stage. Proceeds to benefi t Noble’s Class of 2024 Project Graduation. Recommended for ages 18 and up. $25 advance, $33 at the door. FMI: https://2024comedyshowcase. bpt.me.

Saturday, March 16

Soup To-Go and Bake Sale

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St., York. Soup choices: vegetable, pea, shepherd’s pie soup, chili, corn chowder, squash soup, corned beef and cabbage soup, and more. Baked goods: cookies, bars, scones; gluten-free options, too. Cash, local check or Venmo. FMI: yb18crew@gmail.com or 207363-4821.

Turkey Supper To-Go

4-5 p.m. at First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick. Monthly take-out only turkey supper with all of the fi xings! First come, first-served. $12; cash, local check only. Pick up in the church parking lot off Academy Street. FMI: tinnietin@gmail.com.

St. Paddy’s Day Dinner and Dance

5:30 p.m. at Wells Elks Lodge

#2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd., Wells. New England boiled dinner with all the fi xings. “Just for fun” DJ and karaoke. $25 per couple/$15 per person. FMI: 207-459-4539 or wellselkspr@gmail.com.

Sunday, March 17

OPA Annual Classic Film Series: The Searchers 2 p.m. the Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. A bitter Civil War veteran returns to the Texas ranch of his brother, hoping to find a home with his family and to be

near the woman he secretly loves. A Comanche raid destroys these plans, and the veteran sets out on a journey to fi nd his kidnapped niece. Starring John Wayne, Jeff Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond and Natalie Wood. Parking, admission and popcorn are all free. FMI: www.ogunquitperformingarts.org.

Free Hospitality Training at YCCC

YORKYork County Community College (YCCC) is gearing up to support their hospitality partners in preparing for the busy summer season ahead. YCCC has three offerings that will be open and free to Maine residents who meet the grant requirements, which include the “New Cook Bootcamp” (line cook training), “ServSafe Manager Certification,” and a brand-new Front-of-House training, “The Art of Hospitality.”

Cook Bootcamps Training

March 18-21, April 16-19, May 6-9. Training Schedule:

Monday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tues-

day, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thursday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

ServSafe Manager Certification Training

Tuesday, March 12, Satur-

day, April 20, Monday, May 13, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., includes testing session.

Art of Hospitality Workshop

Four sessions are planned, with more to be added as demand dictates. The Art of Hospitality Workshop is a comprehensive program designed to empower new hotel workers with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed

to excel in the hospitality industry. This workshop is tailored to enhance one’s ability to create unforgettable guest experiences and deliver outstanding service.

The concepts are as follows:

Concept 1: First Impressions Matter: Creating a Welcoming Atmosphere; Concept 2: Exceptional Customer Service: Creating Unforgettable Experiences; Concept 3: Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Guest Service Recovery; Concept 4: Teamwork: The Key Ingredient for Outstanding Service. The workshop is expected to last four hours.

For more information, visit www.yccc.edu/group/businesshospitality or call 207-216-4300.

Marshwood High School

Second Quarter Honor Roll

Seniors

High Honors

Katalina Abell, Caleb Boyle, Maren Chapman, Aoife Coomey, Stella Cullity, Josie D’Angelo, Pamela Daskoski, Madisyn Denault, Natalie Filippov, Marina Friedman, Jonathan Giroux, Grace Goodwin, Rachel Johnson, Cameron Leveille, Kayley Lin, Sawyer March, Luke Nelson, Alexandra Nichols, Annika Oberg, Aidan Pride, Pearl Wynne.

Honors

Abagail Astbury, Lily Bernier, Megan Callahan, Ronan Casey, Leah Cavanaugh, Luke Dockham, Kaley Donovan, Hannah Doran, Aaron Doubleday, Noah Dures,

Justin Farnham, Aidan Foret, Ava Gilmore, Jared Glidden, Seth Goodwin, Marley Graham, Isabella Gray, Lillian Hammond, Ella Holland, Hannah Hopkins, Samson Horton, Lauren Hunting, Gwenivere Kane, Joshua Keen, Ella Kelly, Ivy Landry, Sadie Lewis, Elle McDaniel, Iza McKean, Ella Montanus, Rowan Nabel, Ayla O’Leary, Erika Parker, William Poteracki, Joseph Riddell, Katherine Sanborn, Mercedez Sanchez, Luca Sanzone, Connor Shepard, Douglass Starkey, Colin Sunderland, Savannah Tuttle, Andrew Webber, Bradley Wentworth, Kaydence Wilder.

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Weekly Recipe: TVP Chili

A satisfying and nutritious meal, perfect for rainy, chilly days.

Derived from dried soybeans, Textured Vegetable Protein can be used in almost any recipe calling for beef, and is an excellent replacement protein for those looking to reduce their meat consumption.

Ingredients:

1 cup Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

1 cup mushrooms (chef’s choice), diced

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 can (14-16 oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup vegetable broth

Thursday Wicked Cheap Twins

Fish

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a small bowl, rehydrate the TVP by pouring boiling water to cover completely, using a 1:3 TVP to water ratio. Let sit for about 10 minutes until completely rehydrated. Drain any excess water and set aside.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, mushrooms and diced bell pepper, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the rehydrated TVP, stirring to combine with the vegetables.

Pour in the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and vegetable broth. Stir in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika,

salt, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors have melded together and the chili has thickened to desired consistency.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or spices if desired.

Serve chili hot, garnished with any favorite toppings: sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, vegan cheese, or vegan sour cream. Enjoy!

Monday

BBQ

Wednesday

$17.95

Thursday

Steak Bomb $11.95

Maine Family Farms shaved ribeye, sauteed onions & mushrooms, with American cheese, on a grilled sub roll, served with 1 side

Tuesday

Fried Shrimp Roll $11.95

All natural shrimp, no added phosphates or chemicals, served with homemade cocktail sauce & 1 side

Friday

Fried Haddock Platter $16.95 with french fries & coleslaw

Legislation to Encourage Renovation of Historical Structures

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U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is joining bipartisan legislation to expand affordable housing availability in Maine through redevelopment incentives of historic buildings. The Historic Tax Credit Growth & Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act would create a new 30% tax credit for qualified rehabilitation projects that cost less than $3.75 million while maintaining the existing 20% credit. The bill lowers the threshold cost a project must meet to be eligible, bringing the HTC in line with other credits such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.

The legislation further expands the category of eligible renovation projects by decreasing the rehabilitation investment threshold from 100% to 50% of the project’s expenses. Rehabilitation expenses would only have to exceed half of the project’s cost to qualify for the credit; for example, that a project could include building an

addition to an historic building as well as renovating the original structure. It also amends rules for tax-exempt entities – such as health care centers, arts organizations, community services, and workforce training providers – to allow better access to the credit.

“Communities across America are facing a serious affordable housing crisis, while there are large, historical structures nationwide that could be renovated to fight this problem,” said King. “The Historic Tax Credit Growth & Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act is a commonsense way to expand affordable housing availability by providing tax credits to people rehabbing and modernizing existing historical structures. There’s no one easy solution to our housing affordability problems, but this bipartisan effort is an important step forward.”

“From Biddeford to Bangor, communities across Maine have benefited from the historic rehabilitation tax credit,

Maine Revenue Services Offers Tax Portal Webinars

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Maine Revenue Services will offer free, live training webinars for individuals and tax professionals on how to use the Maine Tax Portal to file, pay and manage state Individual Income Taxes, through April 11.

The Maine Tax Portal is Maine Revenue Services’ (MRS) new online system for filing, paying, and managing state taxes. It replaces and expands Maine Revenue Service’s current online services, including I-File, FastFile, and EZ Pay, which have been deactivated for most taxes. These webinars are an important opportunity for taxpayers and tax

professionals who used those systems to learn how to use the Maine Tax Portal.

To sign up for a training session, individuals and tax professionals should visit www.maine. gov/revenue/mtpwebinarschedule. Individual Income taxpayers who use third-party, self-service software to prepare and file state taxes can continue to use those services to file their taxes just as they have in the past.

Other resources on the Maine Tax Portal can be found online at maine.gov/revenue/ portal. Questions may be sent by emailing taxpayerassist@maine. gov with “MTP” in the subject line or by calling MRS at 207624-9784.

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whether through housing and job creation, cultural and economic revitalization, or all of the above,” said Tara Kelly, Executive Director of Maine Preservation. “Our 2020 economic impact report found that in the prior ten-year period alone, these projects generated $525 million of construction investment; rehabilitated 3.6 million square feet of commercial and residential space; created or preserved 1,911 housing units, of which nearly 1,300 were affordable; and generated between 200-700 full-time-equivalent jobs annually. Moreover, nearly 700 new full-time, year-round jobs were created through building maintenance and occupancy, resulting in $13 million of income per year for families living in these communities.”

Elimination of the basis adjustment will increase the value of the credit and simplify transaction structures. Under current tax law, a building owner must subtract the amount of credits received from a building’s basis (the amount a property is worth for tax purposes). Eliminating this requirement will bring more value to all HTC projects by increasing the basis of rehabilitated historic buildings for building owners, providing additional depreciation and other tax benefits, and attracting more capital from tax credit investors.

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Ben Cardin (DMD), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Bob Casey (DPA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are also cosponsors on this legislation.

Senator King has long been

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MDIA and expand manufacturing and trade programs at YCCC. In addition to expanding its existing programs, YCCC will build a 10,000-square-foot addition for a state-of-the-art welding lab at the college’s Sanford facility, the YCCC Center for Excellence in Manufacturing and Trades (CEMT). The project is critical to expanding defense industry workforce development, allowing YCCC to train up to 1,500 people a year in a variety of trade programs.

The project is funded by a combination of sources: $3.5 million in SIB funding for MDIA, $1.5 million of YCCC’s own funds, and $1.5 million in federal funding secured by Senator Susan Collins and Senator Angus King through the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill. The college’s new addition to its ex-

MaineCF Grants Available to Nonprofits

YORK COUNTYNonprofit organizations in York County may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Community Building Grant Program.

The grant program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, eight York County nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $65,500. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF awarded three additional grant totaling $21,000.

The Community Building Grant Program supports projects and organizations that invest in people, engage with the people served, and strengthen community resources. Applicants must identify how the organization or project invests in people’s skills, knowledge and/or wellbeing. They will also be asked to explain how they engage the people served in the design, delivery and/or evaluation of the work. The grantmaking committees are also interested to learn which community resources are being strengthened.

Last year’s grantees included Engine (Biddeford), to engage artists, makers, youth and community members in diverse cre-

committed to ensuring Maine people across the state can access safe and affordable housing. He recently introduced the bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to create nearly two million new affordable homes across the country –including thousands in Maine. He also worked with his Republican colleagues to improve affordability of rural homes and

isting facility at 60 Community Drive is within 30 miles of both Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, and Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, both founding members of MDIA.

“It’s a great investment to build a new state-of-the-art welding facility just miles from two of the state’s three largest defense contractors, adding hundreds of new skilled workers a year to the local workforce,” said YCCC President Michael Fischer.

“We now have a powerful public-private partnership that is Maine’s coordinating body for workforce development for Maine’s defense manufacturers.

The Maine Defense Industry Alliance will put training opportunities on the fast track and create new opportunities for the state’s defense employers and Maine’s workforce,” said MCCS President David Daigler, who is serving as

ative expression; Kennebunkport Heritage Housing Trust, to secure land and begin development of its next affordable housing neighborhood; Saco Meals Program, to strengthen and grow its community meals program that addresses food insecurity and isolation.

The Community Building Grant Program is MaineCF’s largest grant program. It is one of the only grant programs in the state that supports a broad range of interest areas, including arts, education, environment, economic development and human services. The grant program offers two types of funding: project grants and general support. Project grants are only available to larger organizations for new projects. General support grants are geared towards smaller organizations and this flexible funding may support new, expanding or ongoing programs as well as operational needs.

The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.

farms through the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act of 2023. Additionally, he has worked to expand affordable workforce housing on Mount Desert Island to support the economic development surrounding Acadia National Park.

For more information, email Dana_Youngentob@ king.senate.gov.

the inaugural co-chair of the MDIA board of directors.

Governor Janet Mills, Senators Collins and King, Representative Chellie Pingree, the Hon. Nickolas Guertin, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition; and MCCS President David Daigler all spoke at the celebration. Leaders from General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, Maine Defense Industry Alliance, BlueForge Alliance, Program Executive Office, Strategic Submarines, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Pratt & Whitney, Maine Maritime Academy, the University of Maine System, and the Roux Institute of Northeastern University, were also in attendance.

For more information, visit www.yccc.edu or email mccs@mccs.me.edu.

Boys Hockey Team Raises Funds for York Hospital Cancer Patients

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As they skated through another high-powered season toward semi-finals, the York High School boys hockey team also helped local cancer patients. The team donated proceeds from this year’s “Pink in the Rink” fundraiser to the York Hospital Living Well with Cancer Fund. The event raised $680 through raffles, a bake sale, and a donation basket.

Dr. Patrick Taylor, York Hospital president and CEO, Susan Kelly-Westman, oncology social worker, and Mary Ellen Valhos, oncology practice manager, accepted the generous donation and thanked the team in person on the hospital campus on February 26.

“It is inspiring to see teenagers doing positive things to help others in their communities.

These young men are obviously excellent athletes on the ice as evidenced by their strong season, and it is nice to see kindness and generosity are part of the team’s core values too,” said Dr. Taylor.

Susan Kelly-Westman explained that the Living Well with Cancer Fund at York Hospital helps patients achieve steady

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Thomas Walenta, Blake Wilson.

Grade 10

High Honors

Zoe Raine Carroll, Kelsey Chagnon, Zane Lucas Chumsae, Finnegan Fleming Convery, Layla Elisabeth Dean, Charles Lemly Drake, Kaitlyn Amber HatfieldLandry, Madelyn Carol Herman, Brady Roger Holmes, Nina Lee Murphy, Callin James Noonan, Clover Grace Schramm-Downs, Tessa Eilee Spaulding.

Honors

Brett John Charles Aceto, Danielle

Anthony, Hayden Fleming Atkinson, Nya Annlee Avery, Nicholas

Robert Beaulieu, Lucia Dorothy

Belliveau-Azzarito, Cailey May Brillant, James Mannix Burke, Riley Butters, Jadyn Elizabeth

improvements in mind, body and spirit in pursuit of total wellness.

The fund provides assistance such as prosthetics, wigs, gas cards for travel between treatments, and

Lee O’Brien, Olivia Omensky, Isabella Marie Parrotta, Adison Witham Regis, Levi Andersen Reid, Benjamin Baxtor Ring, Scarlett Olivia Ring, Bella Ann Santini, Haven Marie Selkow, Olivia Taylor Sutton, Trueman Robert Thompson, Darla Patricia Waters, Brady Scott Witham, Morgan Woods, Maxwell James Zuckerman.

Commendations

Boys

Cutts, Christopher Dimino, Cooper

Barton Dodge, Bronson Wolfe

Eldredge, Jonathan Paul Estes, Maddigan Grace Fitzgerald, Rhett

Andrew Geranis, Pesce Sebastian

Guerard, Robert Aj Hanscom, Marshall Kelty Huber, Madelyn Marie

Hutchins, Mark-Antony Hristov

Iordanov, Samuel Adam Jancovic, Hazel Grace Kellogg, Maya Kellogg, Amelia Michele Kidd, Boden Bryan Mann, Kiara Grace Melo, James Gordon Nichols, Maeghan

Jack Anthony Armlin, Maya Rose Babcock, Riley Grace Barron, Atlee Paige Buck, Brennan N Ciani, Jakob Stillman Fletcher, John Gardner Goodell, Parker Emile Humphrey, Madeline Yvonne LeBlanc, Rohan Thomas Lizanecz, Evan Thomas Medina, Joshua Hyde Neal, Rae Omensky, Wyatt George Pellett, Cameron David Swett, Joseph R Wentworth, Lollie May Young.

Grade 9

High Honors

Katelin Qiao Bloomer, Megan Jane Buonaiuto, Grady Luc Geller, Aaron Gurtman, Max Henson Hunter, Christopher Guan Koconis, Lucas Phillip Kumin, Robert Arvon Kyer, Aiden John Parker Mello, Jasmine Sayuki Mimura-Elkevizth, Kiley Marie Newbanks, Charles Howard Nichols, Sophia Marie

also educational sessions to promote health and healing.

“We’re incredibly grateful to all the boys on the hockey team as well as their coaches and par-

Rodrigues, Sofia Reigh Rosen, Ella Ann Sabato, Grace Olivia Scapicchio, Ian Francis Scarponi, Grace Lee Seah, Jasper Everett Trafton, Grace Charlotte Webber, Ethan Phillip Wilson, Eric Zheng, Makayla Petra Zietala. Honors Gilbert Bohan Adams, Coen Hale Camire, Devin Andrew Conte, Ainsley Alice Cutter, Bridget Early Daly, Cameron Davis, Mason William Deeney, Robert Kerry Dickson, Callan Andrew Forbes, Holden Patrick Fullerton, Charles Joseph Goldberg, Elliot Theodore Hall, Chase Ivan Haseltine, Jack Noble Hilbourne, Averi Holt, Jake Thomas Humphrey, Zeke Michael Lemieux, Grace Lovgren, Colin Michael

ents for continuing to support this important fund at York Hospital through the annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ tournament,” said KellyWestman.

McCann, Lachlan Ward McMorris, Samuel Robert Meyer, Sarah Lynn Orso, Nathaniel Tobias Plocinski, Bancroft Potter, Charles Stephen Scapicchio, Kaitlyn Thomas, Zachary Russell Tremblay.

Commendations

Seth Banakos, William Douglas Feerick, Brayden Wilcox Gay, Brayden Christopher Gelineau, Wyatt John Hale, Alyssa Jane Henckler, Sophia Isabella Irwin, Maddison Losier, Tyler Jude Moores, Amelia Rose Parks Scully, Joey Pasciuto, Ava Rice, Madelyn May Stanwood, Noah Patrick Stone, Lucy-Mae Campbell Taylor, Destiny Marie Wilson, Corbett Clarence Witham, Tegan Takoda Witham, Jacob Matthew Woodman.

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Honorable Mention

Cameron Buckman, Jacob Bynum, Sarah Clemar, Kayleigh Dowd, Noah Fitzgerald, Ryan Gonroski, Erin Lindgren, Shannen Maldonis, Sarah McClellan, Harrison Page, Riley Parnham, Brianne Prisby, Noah Quater, Allison Smith, Jacob Theriault, Jaelin Trager, Olivia Wiggin.

Juniors

High Honors

Kaelyn Abrahamson, Ryan Arnold, Elizabeth Barber, Addison Beale, Anja Blanchette, Ella Bogh, Katelynn Breton, Jacob Cardoza, Max Curry, Sebastien Darling, Olivia Drake, Zachary Ferioli, James Foss, Madeline Getchell, Kaylee Gilbert, Eva Hersey, Hannah Hodges, Lucy LaRosa, Lila Manter, Olivia Minotti, Lucy Parker, Micaiah Perodin, Joshua Sawyer, Sivan Semo, Chyanne Simms, Fiona Tierney, Megan True, Chloe Walker,

Colin Yager.

Honors

Kevin Aceto, Gus Alexander, Jack Anderson, Tia Anderson, Jaclyn Arnold, James Bailey, Colin Barker, Elias Bohanan, Owen Boyer, Summer Brown, Sarah Brown, Brynn Butler, Luigi CentiPizzutilli, Amelia Chick, Andre Clark, Luca DeGrappo, Olivia Desjardins, Elaine Doran, Lana Emery, Ryan Essex, Maria Flynn, Sarah Galvin, Lauryn Gobbi, Jackson Hamilton, Emmett Hammond, Ari Herman, Laura Horvath, Norah Knowles, Brady Macdonald, Quinn Maguire, Hailey McIntire, Daniel Mercier, Alyssa Moore, Alexander Morris, Ryan Morrissey, Hannah Moylan, Anthony Piazza, Gracey Pickett, Haley Puffer, Ethun Quinlan, Noah Rogers, Caden Rose, Zachary Camp, Brianna Schoff, Lilia Seekamp, Simone Sevland, Kylie Shaw, Cullen St. Cyr, Sarah Theriault, Benjamin Thompson, Deshawn Toussaint, Taylor Udy, Hayden Wakefield, Shane Waterman, Edward Wiggin, Emily Young.

LEGAL NOTICES

Town of York, Maine

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLANNING BOARD / SELECTBOARD

DATE: Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM

PLACE: York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York

The York Planning Board and Selectboard will conduct a joint public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance amendment as follows:

• Floodplain Management Ordinance

Printed copies of the proposed amendment (draft document dated December 21, 2023) are available with the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, and digital copies are available on the Town’s website: www. yorkmaine.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 19th day of March 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 116 (Floodplain Management) of the Town of Wells to update per FEMA requirements”.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 19th day of March 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on a Zoning District Boundary Change to change the zoning boundaries of Map 133, Lot 25-EXE and Map 134, Lot 24-EXE from ResidentialCommercial to the General Business District.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

TOWN OF WELLS, MAINE PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 @ 6:00 P.M.

WELLS TOWN HALL, 208 SANFORD ROAD, WELLS

The Wells Board of Selectmen and Wells Planning Board will hold a Joint Public Hearing regarding the following proposal(s) during the Select Board meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, which begins at 6:00 P.M. and will be held at the Wells Town Hall.

I. An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 116 (Floodplain Management) of the Town of Wells to update per FEMA requirements.

II. A Zoning District Boundary Change to change the zoning boundaries of Map 133, Lot 25-EXE and Map 134, Lot 24-EXE from Residential-Commercial District to the General Business District.

Honorable Mention

Savannah Cook, Hannah Doukas, Aidan Grady, Everett Hammond, Caleb Hickman, Charles Hudson, Tyler Hussey, Amelia Marley, Aliza McKenney, Silas Reimels, Aidan Stockwell, Wyatt Stout, Morgan Tessier, Lauren Walker, Liam Young.

Sophomores

High Honors

Sawyer Atkinson, Rogan Boisvert, Piper Catanese, Emma Cosenza, Jack Dalton, Fisher Drisko, David Duval, Brynn Folger, Kate Harmon, Anson Lin, Thomas McClellan, Sean Philbrick, Isabel Rothwell, Ava Sanzone, Laurali Shisler, Griffin Smith, Riley Smith, Charlotte Smith, Francis Tay, Noah Tessier, Wyatt Ury, Fiona Williams, Olivia Woods.

Honors

Jacob Beauchesne, Chloe Crosby, Shane Cullity, Sabine D’Aran, Parker Dixon, Nora Dockham, Kamryn Donovan, Logan Dowd, Anyea Edelman, Tavian Fennell, Kylie Folger, Lyla Foote, Alanna Foster, Aubrey Gelasakis, Cole Goodwin, Esme Gori, Scarlett Gregoire, Liam Haggerty, Avery Hall, Matilda Harrison, Olivia Hartin, Charlie Hill, Brady Isabelle, Gianna Jones, Nathan Kelley, Natalie Lathrop, Camden Marquis, Dexter Martin-Hart, Jack McManus, Molly Moore, Mycuelynne Murray, Henri Rivard, Clovy Robinson, Maya Sanzone, Oliver Scott, Carter Shaw, Olivia Simonelli, Adele Smaracko, Leo Smith, Paige Souder, Renee St. Pierre, Kelsie Strong, Jackson Widerstrom, Cole Wolfe, Nellie Young.

Honorable Mention

Troy Bascio, Brody Bivens, Jason Burns, Aidan Canty, Savannah Chapman, Noah Croteau, Johanna Deline, Kian Denault, AnaClara Freire, Owen Kelly, Brevan Lavin, Aislinn Palardy, Riley Phipps,

Kaylin Grogg Named Eagle Scout

SOUTH BERWICKSouth Berwick Memorial

VFW Post 5744 recently presented a certificate of recognition and a cash award to Kaylin Grogg for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scouts of America Troup 338. Grogg was honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor held

Carter Siebach, Bryan Smith, Caebre Sullivan, Daniel Verrill, Ethan Waddell, Cole Webber, Jenna Wessling.

Freshmen

High Honors

Megan Aceto, Brooke Biniszkiewicz, Sophia Bogh, Olivia Burke, Lucinda Cox, Judah Curry, Cameron Daley, Jack Eardley, Mabel Emery, Noah Ferioli, Samuel Gennaro, Annabelle Getchell, William Gilbert, Finnian Holland, Keira Keaveny, Emily Keith, Sydney Leveille, Chloe Marley, Zora Nobel, Sawyer Reimels, Sophia St. Cyr, Kate Starkey, Ryder Webber, Ethan Winchester.

Honors

Alexa Adams, Drake Anderson, Nicholas Ansara, Reagan Bailey, Logan Calimeri-Duquette, Greg -

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 19th day of March 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 145 (Land Use) of the Town of Wells to Change the Performance Standards Requirements for Congregate Care Facilities and Life Care Facilities, Definitions and Use within the Residential A, Residential-Commercial, and General Business Districts”.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

Town of Eliot

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

AUTHORITY: Eliot, Maine Planning Board

PLACE: Town Hall, 1333 State Rd., with Remote Option

DATE OF HEARING: March 19, 2024

TIME: 6:00PM

1st of 2 Notices: Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM for the following:

Proposed Town Code Amendments of:

• Chapter 1 – General Provisions and Chapter 25 – Floodplain Management Ordinance, Related to an Update of the Town’s Floodplain Management Ordinance.

• [Tentative] Chapter 1 – General Provisions and Chapter 45 –Zoning, Related to Conversion of Certain Single-Family Dwellings into Two-Family Dwellings.

Annual Growth Permits Allocation and Report

The Planning Board will also review these proposed ordinance amendments at its March 12, 2024, 6:00 PM meeting.

Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding the proposed ordinance amendments at this hearing. The proposed ordinance amendments are on file and available for review in the Planning Office at Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. The meeting agenda and information on how to join the remote Zoom meeting will be posted on the web page at www.eliotmaine.org/planning-board. Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

at the Spring Hill banquet facility in South Berwick. She is York County’s

ory Castoras, Rosalie Catucci, Olive Chase, Gracelynn Childress, Amaya Conte, Ayden Day, Avalyn DeForge, Connor Desmarais, Noah Drake, Georgia DuBois, Eva Ducey, Shelby Dupuis, Jolie Folger, Baer Gray, Edward Grieg, Amelia Halverson, Ashlynne Hichens, Jack Holland, Kaylyn Hopkins, Baylor Horvath, Anna Jennings, Catelin Jussaume, Keelan Kennedy, Brianna LaGrassa, Alyse Landry, Matthew Layton, Brody Leighton, Draiden Mason, James Morecroft, Evan Nelson, Zoe Noonan, Casimir Pendleton, Eden Prisby, Aurora Pruett, Ethan Reichert, Leah Richards, Ella Roberts, Samaya Sabera, Jack Sanborn, Michael Sbrizza, Fiona Segit, Scott Sessler, Hamilton Siebach, Gavin Stone, Hazel Stout, Julia Sudol, Roman Sylvester, Samuel Therrien, Hannah

AUTOS FOR SALE

2012 PRIUS C THREE Blue, hatchback, runs great, has brand new battery! Always used synthetic oil. Very clean. 113,000 very well-maintained miles. Bluetooth, power windows, mirrors, steering, and tilt wheel, keyless entry, cruise and traction controls, and so much more. Non-smoker. Gets outstanding gas mileage. I love it! I’m only selling because I got a new Prius. Asking $10,900 CASH ONLY. Sanford, ME • 207-719-4183

first female Eagle Scout!

Pictured are (left to right): Past Commander Malcolm Kenney, Post Quartermaster Mark Scheele, Kaylin Grogg, and Post Commander Jeffrey Chase. Photo by Post Historian Michael St. Pierre.

per week. Damage deposit and references required. 207-251-1018

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS

BEACH. Fully furnished. Third floor apartment. Queen bedroom. One bath. Water views out of every window! Sterns and Foster mattress. Samsung Smart TV. SONOS. Private deck with fire pit. One tenant only. No pets. No smoking. Nov. 15th - May 15th, 2024. $1800/month. Includes all utilities. 207-351-6797

207.384.4008

RENTALS

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS BEACH. Fully furnished. Queen bedroom plus bunkbed room for storage or guest. One bath. Top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Quartz countertops. New flooring and tile. Gas stove. W/D. Samsung Smart TVs. SONOS. No pets. No smoking. Nov. 15th - May 15th, 2024. Two persons max. $2000/month. Includes all utilities. 207-351-6797

WELLS, ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT:

All utilities included, year round. $400 per week. Damage deposit and references required. 207-251-1018

YORK: $2900/month plus utilities. 2 BRs, 1.5 BAs, partially furnished, renovated, townhome w/ 1-car garage. Includes trash p/u, plowing, pool, tennis court. Great location, 2 miles to beach, close to hwy. 1 Year lease. No pets. Available now! 508-280-6706

HOUSE FOR RENT:

York Village, 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, 1-car attached garage, 2 driveways, furnished, available immediately. $3,000/mo. plus heat & utilities. 617-688-7973

RENTALS

YEAR-ROUND APT RENTAL

in Ogunquit. Furnished, one bedroom with adjoining living room, kitchen, small dining room, bathroom, and deck. We are looking for a single person, non-smoker, and no pets. References and interview required. $1,600 per month which includes electricity, heat, and snow plowing. Available as of April 15 with year-round lease.

207-286-4444

ITEMS WANTED

WE BUY VINTAGE CLOTHING!

Men’s and women’s, from the ’90s and older, all seasons, casual to formal. We launder and repair. Downsizing? Want help with a clean-out? Give us a call: 207-245-8700

RECORDS WANTED

I buy collections of recorded media and memorabilia. Call 603-918-8555 or email jpraineyrecords@gmail.com.

**LOOKING TO BUY**

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CLEANERS OR CLEANING

SERVICES: Are you looking for flexible hours? Are there specific days you are available?

Ocean Dreams is seeking cleaners or cleaning services for the York County area. We will provide supplies if needed. 1099 required. Experience is a plus but not required. Dependability is most important. Top wages paid $35-40 per hour. Please email oceandreamsrental@gmail.com for more information.

PET CARE

Mature woman offering DOG WALKING AND PET SITTING in the Wells, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport areas. Please call me at 978-430-9490. I’m looking forward to meeting your pet!

HELP WANTED

TuneTown Lesson Studios are expanding! We have an immediate opening for an experienced PIANO TEACHER. Call 207-641-8863.

Misty Harbor Resort is hiring for MAINTENANCE - Full Time

HOUSEKEEPING - Full & Part Time

FRONT DESK - Full & Part Time

Apply in person at Misty Harbor Resort, 60 Mile Road, Wells www.mistyharborresort.com

South Berwick/Eliot

Lowest Prices

Many Sizes

southberwickstorage.com 207-475-2753

KENNEBUNK: Recently renovated, year-round, 2-story rental available in adult, 55+ community. Convenient location close to shopping and restaurants. Two bedrooms (on the 2nd floor), 1.5 baths, open concept living, dining, and kitchen. All new appliances, including washer and dryer. Outdoor parking for 2 cars. Use of community amenities including pool and exercise room. $2,150 per month, one month’s security deposit, plus first and last. All utilities included, except internet, cable, and telephone. To make an appointment to view the property and pick up an application, call 207-467-3607.

Vinyl Records, Rock or Metal CDs and Cassette Tapes. Call or Text 207-570-9760

WANTED TO BUY

Antiques * Silver * Gold * Coins CHRIS LORD ANTIQUES

One Item or Entire Estate. Cash paid for all antiques. Antique jewelry, coins, silver, gold, paintings, clocks, lamps, telephones, radios, phonographs, nautical items, weathervanes, dolls & toys, pottery, photography, military items, swords, advertising signs, fountain pens, bottles, tools, books & much much more! Buying antiques for over 20 years. Barn and Attic Clean-Out Also. (207) 233-5814 • ME & NH

Looking for job satisfaction?

Do you take pride in your work? We do, too!

Anchor Fence is hiring FENCE INSTALLERS for the upcoming season and beyond. INTERVIEWING NOW!

We are hiring part-time and full-time workers; experienced installers and laborers to assist installers. A valid driver’s license is required. Excellent pay! Give us a call – LET’S TALK!

Anchor Fence LLC in Kennebunk, ME Call 207-985-6018 or Email bob@anchorfencemaine.com

Immediate Career Opportunity

YORK WATER DISTRICT, a public drinking water supplier in York, Maine is seeking an applicant to start a rewarding career with our WATER DISTRIBUTION CREW

Work involves construction, installation, maintenance, and operation of a public water system. YWD offers competitive pay (ranging $23.85 - $35.77), excellent benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Hourly wage and position placement will be based on past experience and qualifications. We will offer on-the-job training for you to obtain a Maine Drinking Water License and a Commercial Driver’s License (incentives are offered if you hold or obtain licenses). After you are trained, this position will require performing on-call duties on a rotating schedule. Applicant must reside within a 45-minute radius of our main office within one year of employment.

APPLICATIONS / RESUMES ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION FILLED

For an application or job description, call us at 207-363-2265 or email to HR@yorkwaterdistrict.org.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GUNSMITHING

PAINTING

WEBB PAINTING

207-337-1489

WOOD FENCE FABRICATOR

Are you handy? Do you have carpentry skills? Like to work with quality wood materials?

Anchor Fence is looking for a self-motivated, creative person to run our wood shop, building panels using cedar material. Part-time or full-time, please give us a call.

LET’S TALK!

Anchor Fence LLC in Kennebunk, ME Call 207-985-6018 or Email bob@anchorfencemaine.com

The Yorkwise Auction is Back

YORKWith hundreds of items including an African safari, a Cliff House stay, a Boston Bruins signed jersey, a four-star Charleston, SC, getaway, an electric bike, moped, and more, this year’s Yorkwise auction is set to be the best yet.

All auction proceeds go to support Yorkwise, a local nonprofit focused on teen drug and alcohol prevention in the community. Since 1981, Yorkwise has supported thousands of teens by funding events and program-

ming designed to keep them safe. Their most popular event, Project Graduation, is one of the longest, continuously run events of its kind in Maine.

Project Graduation first began in 1981 in response to teenagers dying in drunk driving crashes throughout the seacoast area during graduation nights. Over the past 40+ years, thousands of York kids have been kept safe with nearly 99% of all graduates participating year after year.

Many have fond memories of Project Graduation, including

NASA astronaut and 1988 York High School Grad, Chris Cassidy. He continues to share why Project Graduation was one of his most memorable experiences as a student, and is the reason he continues to support the Yorkwise auction year after year.

100% funded by donations and volunteers, the auction is an important fundraiser to make these programs possible, including: chem-free social events at York High School and Middle School; “Choose to be Healthy” school counselor and social worker training;”Soul Models” youth support program; pre-

vention programming, such as Wellness Week at the high school; “Choose to Be Healthy” prevention materials and parent support; renovation of Cogger’s Corner Game Room at the middle school; special programming and support for at-risk teens; and of course, Project Graduation itself!

Bidding starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 13 and goes through midnight on Saturday, March 16. For more information, visit www.yorkwise.org or email lancecolwell76@gmail. com. For a sneak peek at auction items, visit www.facebook.com/ yorkwisemaine.

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Tuttle, Nyah Villamil, Merina Vlcek, Samuel Wakefield, Nicholas Westerman, Elliana Zinser.

Honorable Mention

Nigella Anderson, Chadwick Anderson, Lucy Beck, Lucia Blanchette, Peter Blumenfeld, Henry Bubier, Makayle Coy, Christopher Do, Hannah Dollins, Parker Hamel, Finley Henning, Mia Herman, Elisia Horan, Caitlyn Howell, Hailey Lonergan, Camryn Martin, Austin Moore, Christopher Neathawk, Libby Oberg, Allison Prince, Madeleine Servantes, Cooper Simms, Kristen Simpson, Amiah Sosa, Jake Sweeney, Isabelle Tice, Sophia Verrill, Matthew Young.

CONTEMPORARY

YORK, ME: Navigate along the back roads of bucolic Western Point (York) among country homes, open pasture horse farms and preserved woodlands to this profound ocean estate. Surrounded by the sounds of the waves against a pebbly shore this panoramic property sits on just over an acre of oceanfront land consisting of 190’ of rocky coastline. A year-round home architecturally designed to stand among the terrain & environment.

Call Kevin Erikson- cell: 603-321-9569 | $5,200,000

PORTSMOUTH, NH: Built in 1830 and meticulously renovated. Wide plank “King’s Pine” ooring and a spacious primary suite with bath and a walk-in closet. Modern amenities include central a/c, a state-of-the-art gas furnace, and radiant heating in the garage and studio, ensuring year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy a private oasis w/ covered porch & garden area.

Embrace entrepreneurial endeavors in the CD4 Business Dist. Call Jim Giampa - cell: 603-235-5887 | $2,695,000

GORGEOUS IN GODFREYS COVE!

YORK, ME: UNOBSTRUCTED views of Godfreys Cove and the Atlantic! Two lots of record, over 12 acres with water frontage on Godfreys Pond, access to a pebbly beach, and more. Excellent opportunity for a family compound or investment. e post-and-beam home o ers an open-concept oor plan with large windows. Property conveyed substantially furnished. Call Terri Brunette - cell: 603-401-0145 or Kevin Erikson- cell: 603-321-9569 | $3,950,000

YORK, ME: A deep water dock to explore York River’s enchanting coves and inlets leading to the Harbor and Atlantic Ocean is just an extended amenity to this brand new build. First oor bedroom suite, gourmet kitchen and an open dining area. Formal living room with cathedral ceilings, natural light & a gas replace. Large entertainment room above garage, un nished walk-out basement, Everything is here from salt water access to a turn key home. Call for your private tour!

Call Matt Sukeforth - cell: 207-776-8406 | NOW $1,495,000

Salisbury Beach Oceanfront! Enjoy panoramic views of the shore line from Cape Ann to Great Boar’s head. is .12 acre lot is currently improved with a 1940’s cottage featuring three bedrooms, 1 three-quarter and 1 half bath over 1,152 square feet of living space. Build your dream house here!

Call Maureen Carey - cell: 603-944- 7834 | $1,199,000

THE NOAH MANSON HOMESTEAD!

KITTERY, ME: e old Noah Manson homestead is awaiting your attention! Bring this stately dormered Cape back to its deserved glory. Fine details and ‘’good bones’’ in this classic 1800’s construction is worthy of a modern spin. Recently Surveyed with a large building envelope in the exible Residential-Suburban zone allows for many di erent possible uses, buyer to do all due diligence. An additional adjacent 0.82 acre of land for sale separately now at $214,000.

Call Matt Sukeforth - cell: 207-776-8406 | NOW $294,000

UNDER CONTRACT

KITTERY, ME: Nestled in a neighborhood near the heart of Kittery, this spacious 4-bedroom Colonial sits on 1.3 acres. Conveniently located near shopping, hospitals and about a mile from I-95 and park access. Perimeter is lined with trees and woods which o er just the right amount of privacy. Lovingly maintained, recent updates include an outside well pump (2021) and new septic system (2023). Make this the forever home you’ve been dreaming of!

Call Matt Sukeforth - cell: 207-776-8406 | NOW $640,000