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Friday, June 17, 2016
Volume 12 • Issue No. 25
Kittery Block Party ‘Rocks the Block’ Day and Night KITTERY On Saturday, June 18, Kittery Foreside will be rocking with over 100 street vendors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by a 5K Road Race at 5 p.m. and seven concurrent live entertainment venues from 7-11 p.m. These events mark the 6th Annual Kittery Block Party! Daytime and nighttime admission is free to all; road race is $20 for pre-registration; $25 day of event. Presenting sponsors BobĂ•s Clam Hut, York Hospital, Portsmouth Chevrolet, Kittery Trading Post, Kennebunk Savings, Green Pages, Maine Magazine,
Northeast Credit Union and Harbour Light Strategic Marketing bring you this celebration of local art, culture, and food that
fosters lasting relationships and strengthens community in a fun neighborhood atmosphere, enjoyable to all ages. Last year, an
estimated 4,000 people participated in the dayÕs activities and events. Proceeds from the Block Party go to over 10 worthwhile community based non-profit organizations. There will be over a dozen of KitteryÕs renowned food vendors serving up summer favorites with a healthy and local edge. New this year will be the Dirty Duck Donut Quest! The ÒQuestÓ will begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon. There will be 6 donut makers: Dirty Dozen, Urban Sugar, CongdonÕs, DunkinÕ Donuts, LilÕs and Black Birch! The popular ChildrenÕs area will be back � better and bigger
and the Foreside streets will be packed with artisans and vendors of all stripes � from jewelry makers to non-profit informational booths, local art, clothing, toys and more - a shopperÕs delight. Daytime entertainment begins at 10 a.m., at the Main Stage tent and will feature seven different acts running on the ½ hour or hour until 3:30 p.m. Bridging the hours between the day-long street festival and the evening entertainment lineup, the Kittery Block Party 5K runners will enjoy a scenic, early-evening See PARTY page 3...
“Spirit� is Reborn as Kennebunk Floating Eatery By Alyssa McArdle, Staff Reporter KENNEBUNK When the Spirit Restaurant opened its doors this past Friday afternoon, the sun was shining and a group of 25 patrons were already lined up, excited to try the floating-dining experience in Kennebunk. Set aboard the S.S.S. Spirit of Massachusetts, a 125-foot wooden
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sailing schooner built in 1984 in BostonÕs Charlestown Navy Yard, the restaurant is the brainchild of Dwight Raymond and his family. Raymond, himself a shipbuilder and owner of Performance Marine, had wanted to open a restaurant on a ship for many years. The realization of his dream began two years ago. The Spirit of Massachusetts, once a revered member of the elite Tall Ships fleet, was set to be scrapped in 2014. After
amassing over 500,000 miles of sailing all over the globe, the ship had anchored in Boothbay Harbor and served the Ocean Classroom Foundation as a training vessel. After the foundation closed, the schooner sat abandoned. ÒIt was in rough shape when we bought it,Ó said Kylie Raymond, DwightÕs daughter and co-owner of the restaurant. ÒBut it was actually quite strucSee SPIRIT page 8...
Solar Cars Compete at State Competition ELIOT Marshwood Great Works School had a great showing at this year's state race! Nine cars were entered in the competition, which is great considering it was the day after school ended for the summer. The race was outdoors and students used battery packs. Four cars placed and students received medals! Congratulations to the following: Ă’Marshwood Madness,Ă“ 2nd place for Innovation by Jackson Dubois, William Hersey, and Jonathan Sawyer; Ă’The Crayon Mobile,Ă“ 3rd place for kids' choice by Maggie Cham-
Solar Cars are lined up and running during the State Competition at OwlÕs Head.
berlain and Olivia Holt; Ă’Lean Mean Racing Machine,Ă“ 2nd place in the Recycled Materials category by Lily Bossom and
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KennebunkÕs new floating eatery, the S.S.S. Spirit of Massachusetts, opened its doors to patrons on Friday, June 10.
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