WS July 5, 2024

Historical Society Acquires McIntire Garrison in York

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Old York Historical Society (OYHS) has recently acquired Maine’s earliest-surviving structurally-unaltered house, the McIntire Garrison on Cider Hill Road in York, built in 1713. The property was transferred to OYHS by Malcolm (Mal) Davis, Daniel Davis, and James Davis, the heirs of Mary McIntire Davis, a direct descendant of Micum McIntire. The property comes with a fund of $50,000 from Mary McIntire Davis’s estate to be used for short-term maintenance. Real estate attorney David Ballou of Ballou Law in York volunteered his time to

draft the deed of transfer.

The two-acre property includes the house, a barn known as the “Cider House” (built 1808), and a shed. It is surround-

ed by 240 acres of farmland, the McIntire family cemetery, and salt marshes, now known as the Smelt Brook Preserve. The York Land Trust acquired the Smelt

Brook Preserve from the McIntire-Davis family between 2009 and 2011. According to OYHS trustee Tom Hardiman, “The preservation of this historic natural setting is nearly unparalleled in the United States. There are very few first period American colonial houses in their undeveloped original settings.”

The property has passed through eight generations of the McIntire family. And while the house has not been occupied since 1875, it has been cared for meticulously. About his ancestral heritage in York, Mal Davis reflected, “My family settled in the colonies about 375 years ago.

There is a straight line back from me and my brothers to our forebearer, Micum McIntire. This is an amazing journey.”

The acquisition of the McIntire Garrison is a transformative moment for OYHS. “This generous gift by the Davis family greatly enhances our ability to share the history of early Maine,” says Joel Lefever, OYHS executive director. “Our interpretation of York’s colonial history has, until now, been centered on the Old Gaol. Once it is open to the public, the McIntire Garrison will be an authentic environment

Textile Drive Reduces Worldwide Textile, Shoe Waste Problem

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On Saturday, July 13, St. David’s Episcopal Church in Kennebunk will be partnering with EcoSmith Recyclers of New Boston, NH, Quest Fitness, and several area businesses, to help keep thousands of pounds of textiles and shoes out of area landfills. This initiative will also help to raise money for Kennebunk area organizations. The textile drive takes place at the Quest Fitness parking lot, located at 2 Livewell Drive, in Kennebunk.

“By participating, community members can help keep textiles out of landfills and raise funds for local community organizations,” noted Janet Oliver and June Smoot of St. David’s

Episcopal Church. “Wasted and discarded textiles are the second largest contributors to landfills globally. Our partnership with EcoSmith Recyclers ... aims to address this issue, one bag of textiles or shoes at a time. We’re partnering with EcoSmith Recyclers ... to help people make a difference.”

Jonathan Franklin of EcoSmith Recyclers is driving efforts to reduce textile waste through innovative recycling practices,

reflecting the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Franklin’s dedication to this cause is reminiscent of the story of a young boy throwing

starfish back into the ocean. When told he could not save every starfish washed up on the shore, the boy replied, “But it makes a huge difference to each

one I throw back. I’m doing what I can, like my mommy taught me.” This ethos drives Franklin’s work at EcoSmith, emphasizing that every piece of recycled textile counts in the fight against landfill waste.

EcoSmith has been driven to reduce textile waste by recycling and repurposing textiles, shoes, and fabrics since 1991. “Over 95% of textiles are recy-

Reading Program Rewards Students with Bikes

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During a schoolwide assembly one morning in June at Wells Elementary School (WES), first through fourthgrade teachers, with members of Masonic Ocean Lodge 142 in attendance, awarded 56 new bicycles, helmets, and t-shirts to WES students. The rewards were given to those students who read the most books during this year’s Masonic Bikes for Books reading program. The program is sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Maine, the Maine Masonic Charitable Foundation, and is supported by donations from local businesses and individuals. This is the ninth year for the program at WES, coordinated with Lodge 142 by Literacy Specialist Bonnie Esty. The contest begins in the

spring, when students select school-approved books they find interesting and want to read. For every book finished, a student earns one entry into a classroom drawing.

Bicycles given out this year were ordered through WalMart. As in past years, members of Ocean Lodge 142 assembled all

of the bicycles.

Wayne Smith is a member of Lodge 142. “The support from all of our local business owners and individuals was wonderful,” commented Smith, adding, “We could not make this happen without their generosity and ongoing support.” According to Smith, about 450 bikes have been

awarded to WES students since June 2015.

According to a Bikes for Books brochure, the program is a statewide initiative “to foster literacy programs in schools and encourage healthy exercise.” Well done students, and happy biking! Article and photo by Reg Bennett for WOCSD.

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KFL’s 5K Fundraiser, Nappi Master of Ceremonies

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The Kennebunk Free Library (KFL) has announced that News Center Maine meteorologist Jason Nappi will return for his second year as their Master of Ceremonies for the 27th Edition 5K Fundraiser, happening Friday, July 12. Nappi was 13 when his family moved to Kennebunk in 1993 and, while not born in Maine, he and his family consider the Kennebunks and Maine home.

“Thank you for asking me to be part of such a great event in my hometown. Last year was an honor for me to be here helping out. I was impressed by the community coming together to raise so much money in a short time. I’m looking forward to being a part of this year’s fundraiser. Thank you,” said Nappi in a statement.

Before working at News Center Maine, Nappi served as chief meteorologist for KADN/ KLAF-TV in South Louisiana for three years. During his time along the Gulf Coast, Jason led a

team through the worst hurricane season on record, several tornado outbreaks, and even an ice storm. Prior to his tenure in South Louisiana, Jason spent three years as a meteorologist at WSPA-TV in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. His career also includes stops in Augusta, GA, Oak Hill, WV, Portland, ME, Manchester, NH, Elmira, NY, and New York City.

Though Nappi’s career in meteorology is extensive and impressive, it was not the primary reason KFL invited him to host their largest and most important fundraiser. Nappi is committed to developing a warm and engaging online and on-air presence, focused on building community, being kind and authentic, and sharing the joy found in everyday life. He also supports area businesses and regularly treats his followers and viewers to mouthwatering photos and videos of the pizza, ice cream, and other local foods he enjoys.

“KFL made the connection with Jason as we both work to

send out positive vibes and serve our communities. We are so grateful that Jason is willing to share his time to support Kennebunk Free Library’s largest fundraiser,” said KFL Director Michelle Conners.

The fundraiser is a community event, hosting hundreds of runners, walkers, and their “cheer squads.” Spectators bring their lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy live music by the Kennebunk River Band, along with great food and beverages. Crotux Catering of Garden Street Bowl returns to provide gourmet sandwiches and sides for all registered 5K participants at no additional cost. Extra sandwiches and sides will be available for non-registered guests for $10. Homemade pretzels by Plot Twist Pretzels and beer courtesy of Federal Jack’s will also be available for purchase.

The 5K race takes off at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each of nine age categories.

The 5K Online Auction and 50/50 raffle are now underway. The winning ticket will be drawn by Nappi at the close of the 5K event.

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On Tuesday, June 25, the Town of Wells hosted a Public Meeting and Open House for a Route 1 Corridor Study. The initiative began when the Town of Wells approached MaineDOT, seeking a comprehensive study to evaluate potential improvements. This study marks the first data-driven, solutions-oriented evaluation of Route 1.

from the Wells/Ogunquit Town Line and proceeds 5.6 miles north to the Route 9 intersection.

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The purpose of the study is to make the Route 1 Corridor, from Ogunquit to Route 9 in Wells, safe and accessible for all travel modes, including motor vehicles, transit users, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Making the corridor more accessible stimulates economic development, reduces vehicle delay, and improves safety for all users. The goal is to look at ways to make Route 1 safer and more attractive for more people living, working, traveling, and shopping in the area. The proposed changes identified in the study are a generational opportunity that could improve safety, efficiency, and mobility for all transportation modes, primarily within the existing right of way, while complementing economic development. The discussion focuses specifically on Route 1

Proposed recommendations include: To provide consistent travel lane widths; Enhancing the existing pedestrian flashing beacons and adding new ones all along Route 1; New traffic signal technology with emergency pre-emption; Two new signalized intersections (Chapel Road and South Street); Raised center median islands in select locations; New traffic configuration at selected intersections; Adding continuous sidewalk along the easterly / ocean side of Route 1; Gateway treatments at each end of study area. For more information and study updates, email rkelley@ wellstown.org until July 12.

GARRISON from page 1 for museum visitors to experience the lifestyle of early Maine.”

Historian, archaeologist, and York resident Emerson “Tad” Baker, who helped OYHS evaluate the historic property, says “I am incredibly excited that Old York is the new steward of the McIntire Garrison. It is likely the earliest standing house in Maine and it is extremely well preserved as it was last lived in almost 150 years ago. The garrison and its grounds provide us with a unique opportunity to learn much about York and Maine 300 years ago.”

The Board of Trustees at OYHS has enthusiastically supported the acquisition of the McIntire Garrison since the Davis family approached the institution in early 2023. According to Suzanne Little, president of the board, “Old York’s first priority is to honor the history of the McIntire family in York. We are humbled to become stewards of this singularly important property, and share stories of the McIntire family’s settlement, tenacity, and continuity with the public.”

Because the property has remained relatively untouched for the past 311 years, it serves as a virtual gold mine for historians and archaeologists. Everything from the land and plant materials to the archaeology, structures, and architectural fragments must be carefully studied and stabilized before the buildings can be opened to the public.

A committee made up of OYHS board, staff, and community members will be established to advise on various stabilization and study projects and funding opportunities. As a National Historic Landmark, the McIntire Garrison qualifies for grants and funding often unavailable for undesignated sites. Additionally, OYHS is establishing a restricted McIntire Garrison Endowment Fund dedicated to the ongoing maintenance and staffing of the property.

Micum McIntire (1625–1705) was a Scottish highlander, who became a prisoner-of-war following the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. Like many other prisoners of the Scottish uprising, he was deported to Massachusetts. McIntire was then sold as an indentured servant to a New Hampshire sawmill owner, and afterwards obtained land in York’s Scotland District in 1668. His son, John McIntire (1677–1771), built the current house in 1713.

According to recent analysis (dendrochronology) of the logs used in the structure, the house was constructed using trees felled in the winter of 17121713, making the McIntire Garrison the earliest scientifically dated house in Maine. Long thought to be one of the state’s most significant early structures, the house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968. The Garrison, along with the Old Gaol, are the two earliest nationally landmarked buildings in Maine, and both are now

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clable, and around 90% of what

people recycle with us finds new homes and purposes overseas,” commented Franklin. He continues: “At EcoSmith, we’ve

recycled over 70 million pounds of shoes and textiles provided by businesses and individuals. This has allowed us to give back over

$1.5 million to area non-profit groups. Everyone wins – donors, non-profits, our environment, and people overseas. It’s a great feeling to help everyone win.”

“We chose EcoSmith because of their family values, focus on caring for our environment and giving back to organizations which blends well with our Climate Care work and how we financially support area, national and global nonprofits,” Janet said. She adds, “Our July 13 drop-off will be followed by

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ed by a palisade, offering refuge during turbulent times. The McIntire Garrison, although not an official military garrison, was fortified with thick log walls to protect its occupants from musket fire during surprise attacks. By 1713, colonists in northern New England had faced almost continuous conflict with the French in Canada and their native allies since King Philip’s War in 1675. York’s residents, situated on the edge of settled territory, were particularly vulnerable. In February 1692, a coordinated attack by the French and Wabanaki, known as the Candlemas Raid, destroyed much of York Village.

The McIntire Garrison is the most architecturally significant colonial house in Maine. This two-story log house with a central chimney features dovetailed corners, and the walls of the second floor overhang the first on all sides. These overhangs, called “jetties,” are a me-

... three more annually, going forward. Bring your bagged and clean clothing, backpacks, linens, belts, etc. Please separate your clothing and textiles from your shoes and boots.” Previous textile drives have yielded between 9,000-10,000 pounds of recyclable materials.

The public is encouraged to drop off any unwanted clean textiles (old clothing, linens, etc) and shoes during the event on July 13. For more information, email da3lm2@gmail.com.

dieval building tradition from the British Isles. While once common in southern Maine and New Hampshire, only a few survived into the 19th century: the Old Garrison in Newmarket, NH; the Field-Meserve Garrison in Dover, NH; and the Junkins Garrison in York. By the end of the century, these three had fallen into ruin and are now known only through paintings and photographs. Other than the McIntire Garrison, no unaltered houses with full jetties remain into the 21st century.

Located at the heart of York Village, Old York Historical Society maintains 16 buildings and 20 properties; has 3 full-time and 25 part-time employees; more than 20,000 artifacts and 50,000 archival materials in the library; and serves thousands of people annually through tours, educational programs, and special events. For more information, visit www.oldyork.org.

Town of Eliot

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. Serving Eliot and Kittery. FMI: post188@gmail.com.

Upcoming: July 10.

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. FMI: 207-204-0004 or karleensideas@gmail.com.

Town of Kittery

Free Summer Meals for Kids

Monday-Friday until August 16

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(closed July 4, 5). Free meals for kids ages 18 and under, no application or registration required. Crafts, games, coloring and fun.

Meal locations: Admiralty Village, Howard Street, 11-11:45 a.m.; Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Pick up a free backpack at a meal location and a school supply will be added with each visit, while supplies last. FMI: wcollins@kitteryschools.com.

Soup’s On! 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kittery Community Center (KCC), 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. The KCC provides meals to all who need or want one, on the third Wednesday of each month. Soup, salad and a fresh slice of pie. No reservations required. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Upcoming: July 17. FMI: www.kitterycommunitycenter. org/meals-2/ or 207-439-3800.

Town of North Berwick

North Berwick Food Pantry

Safe Haven Humane Society

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Leo and Darcy are new students at the Scaredy Cat School (SCS). They have a full curricu-

Emma’s Angels

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Emma’s Angels’ sweet cat of the week is Belanger! Belanger is a neutered, 10-month-old tabby who is friendly and sweet. He has come to the shelter from Louisiana along with some friends, all looking for a safe, happy home. Right now, shelters in the South are overrun with abandoned animals. They are overcrowded and need help. The rescued cats at Emma’s Angels are some of the lucky ones.

Belanger has the cutest face with an adorable white smudge on it! He is good with other cats and respectful children. To meet this handsome boy, call Emma’s Angels today!

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization in North Berwick. The shelter has an active drop box ready to receive donations, located at at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick.

Emma’s Angels’ PayPal address is axel1759@aol.com. All donations go towards the rescue’s ongoing rescue and foster efforts. Thank you for the continued support!

At the Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High St., North Berwick, drivethrough pantry open Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. Enter on High St. (Route 4) near the yurt. FMI: nbfdpantry@gmail.com.

Town of Ogunquit

Historic Walking Tours: Perkins Cove

Mondays and Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., through October. Enjoy a tour of the Cove and learn about its colorful history. The tour offers insights into the history of Perkins Cove, accompanied by a brochure showing 19 vintage photographs. Reservations required. FMI and to reserve: info@ogunquitheritagemuseum.com or 207-646-0296.

Creating Lasting Memories Project Be part of an oral history legacy about the Ogunquit Village School (OVS)! The town is seeking stories and memories from students, teachers, and administrators from OVS. FMI: ikanoff@ogunquit.gov or 207-361-8100.

Town of South Berwick

South Berwick

Community Food Pantry Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at 47 Ross St., South Berwick. The pantry serves South Berwick residents with food and household supplies. Registration to participate required. FMI and to register: southberwickfoodpantry@gmail. com, bpote@sbpd.us, 207-3844324, or 207-651-5171.

Town of Wells

Dogs on Wells Beach Dogs are not permitted on the beach 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. through September 15. Leashed dogs are permitted within beach areas 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. Dogs assisting an individual with a disability are the exception.

Town of York Water Main Flushing

The York Water District is flushing

the water mains, with dead-end water main flushing happening into summer. Expect some low pressure and discolored water during this time. FMI: www.yorkwaterdistrict.org or 207-363-2265.

Monthly Happenings

Caring for the Caregiver Support Group

6:30 p.m. at Wells Elks Lodge #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd., Wells. Every second Monday of the month. Upcoming: July 8. FMI: wellselkspr@gmail.com or 207459-4539.

Downtown Art Walk

5-7 p.m. along Main St., Kennebunk, on the second Tuesday of the month through summer. Live music, local artists, food trucks, drink specials. Hosted by the Kennebunk-KennebunkportArundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk. FMI: www.gokennebunks.com/artwalk.

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lum of socializing ahead of them.

Leo (left photo) grew up in Safe Haven’s farmhouse at Cattail. He was the only surviving kitten of a litter, and he seems to have manifested the energy and curiosity that the entire litter would have had. Leo is nonstop nosy, forever inspecting and exploring everything around him. This beautiful 1-year-old tiger has big eyes and big ears, and is all legs as he clambers up the school room’s netting. He will then hang from the top to get the best view of the world around him!

Leo is slinky, spry and downright silly. He will not slow down long enough to enjoy a nice cuddle, but Safe Haven’s volunteers are working with him patiently, and he is beginning to enjoy the attention. Apparently, Leo thinks cuddling is just for sissies. However, even busy boys like Leo need to take a break and rest sometimes, and he will soon learn that the loving arms and laps of Safe Haven’s volunteers are perfect for just that!

As rambunctious Leo explores and conquers his domain at Scaredy Cat School, quiet Darcy observes ever so carefully, learn-

ing everything she can from Leo. Darcy (right photo) has beautiful Ragdoll ancestry, and her markings and beautiful colorations show it. She is now settled into SCS, and Safe Haven volunteers have set weekly goals for her socialization, which will help bring out her personality. Right now, Darcy is shy and lacks confidence, but everyone knows know soon she will relax and begin to enjoy all the shelter has to offer.

Those who are looking for a fun diversion in Wells this summer may consider volunteering at SCS. Safe Haven currently has one-hour time slots available throughout the week, and training is provided.

Call the shelter today to set up a time! Safe Haven is open weekdays, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and weekends by appointment.

The vintage-thrift shop is open daily, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., and donations are accepted on Sat-

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

urdays, 12-3 p.m. Sales from donated items directly support Safe Haven and their programs, as well as contribute to covering vet bills. The shop is currently seeking clean, gently used clothing and linens, home décor, fabrics and yarns for the craft department, small furnishings such as tables, benches, cupboards, desks, chests, and outdoor furniture, garden and patio décor, and summer picnic items. Please, no books at this time. Thank you!

Computers4Vets

is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps veterans who can’t afford a computer system.

Seeking desktops, laptops, netbooks, or tablets... whether they work or not. Accessories also accepted, such as keyboards, mouses, cables, old software, which can be reused. Monitors and printers accepted in working order only. Hard drives will be thoroughly cleaned to a DoD level. All donations are tax deductible. Know a veteran in need of a computer? Contact Mark Grimshaw at 603-734-2340 or computers4vets@comcast.net and visit www.computers4vets.org.

An Old-Fashioned Island Garden

By Cheryl Farley, Contributing Writer

“Ever since I could remember anything, flowers have been a dear friend to me, comforters, inspirers, powers to uplift and to cheer” – Celia Thaxter, “An Island Garden”

An old-fashioned or “grandmother’s garden” grew in popularity during the late 19th century. No single garden epitomized that trend more than the poet Celia Thaxter’s little plot of land on Appledore Island in the Isles of Shoals, off the coast of Maine. She was a lonely child growing up on that isolated rocky isle, just ten miles from shore, but far enough to keep her from the company of peers. She began gardening at the age of five, the flowers in her small patch becoming her friends. By the end of her life, Celia’s garden had become one of America’s most revered and recognizable thanks to the dozens

of paintings by American Impressionist Childe Hassam, who captured its romantic beauty for all time.

During the years between the Civil War and World War I, gardening in America became a popular pastime. Seed companies, nurseries and horticultural professionals proliferated, along with the emergence of garden clubs and published garden manuals, books and magazines. New plants were continually introduced from all over the world and gardens were inspired by new methods of designing and planting. Simultaneously, and perhaps as a bit of a pushback against the changing world, so grew the desire to preserve its history. As Colonial furnishings and architecture enjoyed a resurgence, so did the plantings of this simpler time. The native and common flowers of “grandmother’s gardens” soon became the

home & garden

rave and further secured the preservation of days gone by. Their nostalgic evocation soothed souls during the turbulent times of the industrial revolution and quickly changing culture of the early twentieth century.

Gardens became places where women especially, could express their creativity and create a space that reflected their own identity outside of the day-to-day duties of domestic life. Many women were inspired to branch out and enjoy successful careers as writers, painters, photographers, and landscape designers. Celia Thaxter was one such woman. She was born to a lighthouse keeper in 1835, hence her childhood on the Isles of Shoals. When Celia was eight years old, her father built a large hotel on Appledore Island. It soon became a gathering place for the literary and artistic greats of the time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne,

Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry David Thoreau, and most significantly, Childe Hassam.

Celia married at the age of sixteen and left the island for the Boston area for ten years, where she studied painting and began to write. Her published writings helped support her family, as her husband was unable to apply provide for her and their three sons. It also kept her in the company of some of the greatest artists and writers of the time. She eventually returned to the island to care for her mother and take over as hostess of the family hotel business. During this time, she held informal salons in the parlor of her cottage that attracted these same cultural leaders of the day. Her gardening and painting endeavors also grew more serious. Her marvelous garden of poppies, hollyhocks, wisteria, nasturtiums, sweet peas, clematis, phlox – the list goes on! – grew

not only from the rocky soil of Appledore, but also from the influence of the cultural elite she surrounded herself with. They all valued the distinct landscape and celebrated it in their writings and paintings.

In the last year of her life, Celia published her most famous book, “An Island Garden,” a must-read for anyone who loves to garden. Celia’s beautiful writing brings her garden to life, capturing the visual allure of an oldfashioned fancy and the spiritual grace of creating and caring for it. While the hotel and cottage were lost to fire many years ago, her garden has been restored and continually cared for.

According to the caretakers, some of Celia’s original plants are still in the garden: the snowdrops, the hops vine, and day lilies. Hollyhocks still spill down to the water’s edge, and brilliant red poppies are planted each year to echo the famous paintings of Childe Hassam.

A visit to this magical place can be arranged by contacting Shoals Marine Laboratory at shoals.lab@unh.edu.

For the Love of the Native White Pine

Many know that the strongest native wood is oak. The value of the wood from the oak trees was almost that of gold at one time during the 1700s. The king of the trees, however, was the white pine, so valuable that this tree was one of the reasons the War of Independence was fought in 1776. In 1761, the British government passed a law in England stating that all white pines growing in the colonies with a growth of 24 inches in diameter belonged to the Royal Navy. No such tree, it was said, “shall be cut without a license” from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

In 1774, the American Congress passed a law stopping the export of all white pine trees from its shores. In 1775, lumber-

men from Machias overtook the armed British Warship “Margaretta” and turned it into a privateer against the British. The same year, patriots of Portsmouth, NH, seized the British storage yards where hundreds of tall white pine logs were ready for shipment to England for ship’s masts. In 1777, John Paul Jones used those same logs to build a mast for the “Ranger,” the first warship to fly the “Stars and Stripes.”

An evergreen, the white pine to this day is still abundant throughout the state of Maine –hence the term, “The Pine Tree State.” Trees can grow for up to 400 years when left undisturbed. The white pine is the tallestgrowing tree native to eastern North America, and is the state

tree of both Maine and Michigan.

For the State of Maine in particular, the white pine is more than just a tree; it is a symbol of one of Maine’s most profitable and environmentally significant exports. The state produces approximately 200 million board feet of pine lumber each year, processed by a handful of large high-tech sawmills. JD Irving’s Dixfield mill, the largest in the country, produces 75 million board feet annually. Hancock Lumber’s mills collectively produce 80 million board feet, while Robbins Lumber Co. in Searsmont produces 25 million board feet. Hammond Lumber Co. contributes 6.5 million board feet, and Pleasant River Lumber Co.’s two mills have a combined capacity of 35 million board feet. Additionally, around 56 small

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Upcoming: July 9.

Amateur Radio Society

Every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. Informal gathering to support and promote amateur (ham) radio. Most meetings include a “tech talk” by a New England Radio Discussion Society member. Upcoming: July 9, 23. FMI: 207-967-8812.

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. Contact for upcoming dates. FMI: www.knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser.org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207468-4015.

Free First Fridays at OMAA

5-8 p.m. at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. The museum will stay open late on the First Friday of every month, and offers free admission to all visitors. Upcoming: July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1. FMI: www.ogunquitmuseum.org or 207-646-4909.

Guided Bird Walks

7:30-9:30 a.m. every other Saturday at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Bimonthly guided bird walks around the property. Beginners welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free, registration required. FMI and to register: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar or 207-646-1555 x 116. Upcoming: July 6, 20.

TREE Meeting

Every other Saturday at the Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. TREE (Thrive, Recover, Educate, Empower) is a group for people healing from or dealing with a narcissist. FMI: kitterytree@ gmail.com.

Man to Man Cancer Support

~ Calendar of Events ~

At the St. Aspinquid Lodge, 101 Long Sands Rd., York. Group addresses the physical and emotional aspects of cancer, offering support information and coping strategies. FMI and schedules: Dick Davidson at rmacdhai@hotmail.com or 207-363-4803, or Joel Goldstein at jjgoldma@verizon.net or 508-612-6544.

Weekly Happenings

Kittery Community Market

Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Local crafts, fresh produce, prepared foods, live music, and more! FMI: www.kitterycommunitymarket. com.

Sunday Chill Music Series

Sundays through September 8, 1-5 p.m. at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. Live music, food trucks, outdoor bar, revamped garden/patio space, local makers showcase handmade items. On-site parking available. Free. FMI: www.vinhillmusic. com/sundaychill.

Scottish Country Dancing

vid’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. In-person group provides information and supportive resources to those trying to quit. Free and confidential. FMI:

edward.perka@yahoo.com.

Bird Banding Demonstrations

Tuesdays through July 23, 7-10 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laud-

Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community House – South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport. Great exercise and fun for all! Beginners welcome, free will donations gladly accepted. Call ahead to confirm each week’s sessions: 207-5905047 or 207-490-9050.

Nordic Pole Walks

9 a.m. Mondays in June, at trailhead to Hope Woods, Kennebunk. Learn the benefits of walking with Nordic Poles (provided). Sponsored by Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods and Kennebunkport Parks & Recreation. Admission is free, registration required. FMI and to register: https://kennebunkport. myrec.com or 207-985-7846.

South Berwick

Farmers Market

Mondays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Central School, 197 Main St., South Berwick, through September 30. FMI: www.tritownfarmersmarkets. com.

Tobacco/Nicotine Support

Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. Da-

LEARNING PLACE

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Smilie G. Rogers, Esq.

holm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Learn about bird banding at the Wells Reserve. Rain date:

Wednesdays. Free with site admission. FMI: www.wellsreserve.

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org/calendar. Free Admission Day at Brick Store Museum Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Brick

Join us July 14 for our Guild Benefit Picnic!

Enjoy a BBQ and a variety of tasty dishes prepared with LOVE at the Rectory, 6 Fairbourne Lane, Cape Neddick, following the 10 a.m. service. Proceeds support St. Peter’s Guild community outreach. $10 Entry, kids under 14 FREE

Sunday, July 7, 2024

8 a.m. Holy Communion & Sermon

10 a.m. Eucharist, Music, Choir, Sermon

Kid’s Bible activity bags available during services!

Preacher & Celebrant for July:

The Rev. Todd R. FitzGerald

St. John’s Episcopal, West Hartford, CT Eucharistic Minister: Ann Brzys

Layreaders: Florie FitzGerald & Rev. Craig Burlington

by St. Peter’s Choir

Jesus Christ, The Good Shepherd

Organist & Music Director: Harold Stover

Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Free museum visits every Tuesday through December. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.

Tea at the Turquoise Table Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m. at Cape Neddick Baptist Church, 34 River Rd., Cape Neddick. A great opportunity to meet people in the community and to enjoy a few moments of good conversation and a spot of tea. Free. FMI: www. cape-neddick-bptist.org.

TOPS Weekly Meetings

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profi t weight loss support group, meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church, 129 Main St., North Berwick. FMI: 207475-6735.

Stories at the Old Schoolhouse Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Rd., York. Spend an hour at Old York, hear a story, enjoy a related activity, peek inside the York Corner Schoolhouse. For ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Through August 14. Free. FMI: education@oldyork.org or 207-363-4974.

Wells Farmers Market

Wednesdays, 1:30-5 p.m. at Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells, through September 25. FMI: www.tritownfarmersmarkets.com.

$9 Burger Night Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. at Ameri-

can Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.

Ice Cream Night at Seashore Trolley Museum

Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. in July and August at Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. Guests enjoy an evening trolley ride and an ice cream sundae. $12, children ages 2 and under, free. Half of ticket sales go to local charities. Advance tickets recommended. FMI: https://icecreamnight.eventbrite.com.

Overeaters Anonymous

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at First Federated Parish Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick; Fridays at 9 a.m. at First Parish Church Hall, 180 York St., York. For those who struggle with food, weight, or unwanted food behaviors. Free. FMI: www.oa.org.

Coffee with the Commander Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-7 p.m. at American Legion Post 188, 455 Main St., Eliot. A free, informal meetup with Post 188 leadership. FMI: 207-703-2727, 207-4393299, dghands@comcast.net, or post188@gmail.com.

Trailblazers Line Dancing Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. $5 per person. FMI: 207-468-9747 or 207-468-2588.

Historic Walking Tour of Kennebunk’s Summer Street Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 12 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Explore the history of the elaborate and historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood. Led by museum guide. $10 per person, $5 for members. RSVP to www.brickstoremuseum. org or 207-985-4802.

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at York Street Baptist Church, 61 York St., York. GriefShare is a 13-week faith-based support group designed to help participants fi nd hope after the loss of a loved one. Register at www.griefshare. org/groups/184591 or mace5@ maine.rr.com.

Ellis Parks Summer Concert Series

6:30-8:30 p.m. at Ellis Park & Gazebo, 908 Rte. 1, York. Free concerts Thursdays - Sundays. The roster is as follows: July 5: New Magnolia Jazz Band; July 6: Gerry T. Band; July 7: Brian Walker; July 11: Miraj; July 12: ELVIS!; July 13: After Hours Band; July 14: Fred Dame Jr.; July 18: Key Elements Band; July 19: All Together Now; July 20: Sing Along with Rich; July 21: Dover Community Band; July 25: Cool Beans; July 26: Merrimac Valley Concert Band; July 27: Truth About Daisies; July 28: Johnny Bubar; Continues into August. Admission and parking are free. FMI: www.yorkparksandrec.org/ special-events.

$14 Fish Fry Fridays, 5-7 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.

Traip Farmer’s Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Traip Academy, 12 Williams Ave., Kittery. Fresh seasonal produce and flowers. All plants grown organically on site. Take a tour with the interns! End date: August 24. FMI: amasury@kitteryschools.com. Benefit Pancake Breakfast Saturdays through August, 8-10 a.m. at the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. Allyou-can-eat blueberry or plain pancakes, sausages, OJ, coffee. $10 adults, $6 kids 4-8, kids under

If you live in southern York County and would like to give your input on the health needs of your community, York Hospital’s Community Health Department would love to hear from you!

Scan the QR code with your phone to take our short York Hospital Community Themes and Strengths Survey

Share your anonymous feedback and help guide community health improvements in southern York County.

You can also enter to win a $50 Gift Card for just giving us your opinions! The survey ends July 31, 2024. Four winners will be drawn at the end of July.

Thank you! For more info, contact Sally Manninen at smanninen@yorkhospital.com or 207-351-2655.

GriefShare

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Caring for the

Support Group Every second Monday of the month at 6:30pm

356 Bald Hill Road, Wells wellselkspr@gmail.com

4 eat free. Proceeds to benefit the center. FMI: 207-468-9747.

Gateway Farmers Market

Saturdays through October 7, 9

a.m. - 1 p.m. behind the York Visitor Center, 1 Stonewall Ln., York. Featuring local farms, small businesses, live music. FMI and a list of performers: www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com or 207-363-4422.

Friday, July 5

OGT Music in the Park: Brady Wells

6-8 p.m. at Rotary Park, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit. Free summer music concert series. FMI: www. facebook.com/ogunquitparksandrec.

Public Star Parties

7:30 p.m. at The Talmage Observatory at Starfield, 918 Alewive Rd. (Rte. 35), Kennebunk. Sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Northern New England (ASNNE). Members and guests observe stars, visible planets, and deep sky objects through ASNEE telescopes. Members guide the observing and answer questions.

Free. Rain date: Saturday, July 6. FMI: www.asnne.org or 207 363-4920.

Saturday, July 6

Bake Sale Plus

9 a.m. -.1 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St., York. Pies, scones, cookies, limited supply of Debbie’s cookies. Breakfast sandwiches and lunch choices made to order. Cash, local check, Venmo accepted. FMI: 207-363-4821 or yb18crew@ gmail.com.

Watercolor Workshop

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Captain James Winn House, 86 Obeds Ln., Ogunquit. No experience necessary, materials provided. Please bring your own lunch. FMI and to register: pdateo@maine.rr.com.

19th Century Ball Game

11 a.m. at Kennebunk High School Field, 89 Fletcher St., Kennebunk.

Time to play ball! Authentic 1860s base ball played with original

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rules; all players are in historic wool uniforms. FMI and tickets: www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Free Concert Series: The Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra

6-8 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Rd., Wells. Free summer concerts at the gazebo! Benches available on a first-come-firstserve basis; folding chairs and blankets are welcome. In the case of rain, concerts will be cancelled. Free parking. FMI: www.wellstown. org/748/Summer-Concert-Series, call 207-361-8130, or follow on Facebook.

Sunday, July 7

KCT Annual Plant Sale

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Headquarters, 57 Gravelly Brook Rd., Kennebunkport. A wide variety of unique, unusual, and hard to come by perennials, priced between $5-$25. FMI: www.kporttrust.org.

OGT Music in the Park: Michael Corletto

5:30-7 p.m. at Dorthea Jacob Grant Common, 86 Obeds Ln., Ogunquit. Free summer music concert series. FMI: www.facebook.com/ogunquitparksandrec or 207-646-5139.

Sundays in the Garden Concert: Old Hat String Band

5:30-7 p.m. at Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Ln., South Berwick. Old Hat Stringband creates a sound that draws from bluegrass, old time, folk, and country traditions. FMI and for tickets: https://my.historicnewengland. org/20295/old-hat-stringband.

Monday, July 8

SBA Courses

Online. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at York Region Chamber of Commerce, Conference Room, 1 Stonewall Ln., York. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Monthly presentation on various services offered by SBA; 1-2 p.m.: Individual 30-minute appointments with Bradley Currie, Senior Area Manager, Maine District Offi ce. Free. FMI: www.sba.gov/feedback or holly@yorkme.org.

Tuesday, July 9

CR AFTERS’ MARKET

Riverside Music & Market

3-8 p.m. at the Eliot Boat Basin, 90 Hammond Ln., Eliot. Market begins at 3 p.m., concerts begin at 6 p.m. Musical guest: June and the Honey Badgers. FMI: https:// eliotcsd.myrec.com/info/facilities.

OMAA Tuesday Talk: Anthony Cudahy 5-7 p.m. at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA), 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Anthony

Cudahy will be in conversation with Devon Zimmerman, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art in conjunction with the exhibition “Anthony Cudahy: Spinneret.” FMI: www.ogunquitmuseum.org/ tuesday-talks/ or 207-646-4909.

Wednesday, July 10

Wednesday Wandering 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Keay Brook Preserve, 251 Hubbard Rd., Ber-

wick. Sponsored by Great Works Regional Land Trust. Preregistration required. FMI and to register: info@gwrlt.org or 207-646-3604.

Preschool Story Hour: Noisy Bug Singalong 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Education Director Suzanne Kahn reads John Him-

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melman’s “Noisy Bug Singalong,” followed by a related craft activity and a trail walk. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free with site admission. FMI: www.wellsreserve. org/calendar or 207-646-1555.

York County Republican Committee Meeting

6-8 p.m. at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Rd., Alfred. Meeting will focus on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. FMI: communications@yorkgop.org or 207-468-2395.

Thursday July 11

Explore the Shore

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore the shore through investigations of sand, the wrack line, and other beach treasures. Preregistration required. FMI and to register: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar or 207-646-1555.

Craig Hendricks from Nashville Performance

4-6 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.

Friday, July 12

Wabanaki Wonderings

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore how people lived and thrived, and share insights about Wabanaki life, past and present. Registration required. FMI and to register: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar or 207-646-1555.

Saturday, July 13

Benefit Yard Sale

8 a.m - 2 p.m. at The Ryan Home, 31 High St., North Berwick. All proceeds to benefit the Ryan Home. FMI or to volunteer: ksheedy@ yahoo.com or 207-651-1881.

Stewardship Guided Hike at Fuller Forest Preserve

9-10:30 a.m. at Fuller Forest Preserve, 33-69 Bartlett Rd., York. Join York Land Trust’s Stewardship Staff to explore scenic Fuller Forest Preserve. Learn about the creatures that make their home there and how YLT works to improve their habitat. FMI and to sign up: www.yorklandtrust.org.

History and Architecture of Wells Churches

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Wells Congregational Church, 1695 Post Rd., Wells. Explore the history and design of the Congregational Churches of Wells. $10 Society

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stationary sawmills process pine, further contributing to the state’s output.

Planting young pines along the edges of a property enhances both attractiveness and function-

members, $12 non-members. FMI and to order tickets: www. eventbrite.com/e/a-tale-of-twochurches-tour-tickets.

Walk into History

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Desrochers Memorial Forest, Town Forest Rd., South Berwick. Sponsored by Great Works Regional Land Trust. Preregistration required. FMI and to register: info@gwrlt.org or 207646-3604.

Chicken Shoot

3-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.

Spaghetti Supper

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

Free Concert Series: The Reminisants

6-8 p.m. at Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Rd., Wells. Free summer concerts at the gazebo! Benches available on a first-come-firstserve basis; folding chairs and blankets are welcome. In the case of rain, concerts will be cancelled. Free parking. FMI: www.wellstown. org/748/Summer-Concert-Series, email rkelley@wellstown.org, call 207-361-8130 or follow on Facebook.

Saturday, July 13 –

Sunday, July 14

Summer Solstice Craft Show

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Rd., (Rte. 1), Wells. Over 70 crafters and artists display their handmade wares. Stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, clothing, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods, and much more. FMI: summersolsticecraftshows.com or

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ality, providing n atural shade, screening, and eventually shelter for local wildlife. White pines are known for their rapid growth, facilitated by a wide, spider web-like root system that remains shallow in the soil. They thrive best in well-drained sandy soil but can also flourish in rich, 207-967-2251.

Sunday, July 14

St. Peter’s Guild Benefit Picnic After the 10 a.m. service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Rectory, 6 Fairbourne Ln., Cape Neddick. The picnic raises funds to support local charities. Enjoy BBQ and an assortment of dishes for $10 per person, kids under 14 are free. FMI: www.st-peters-by-the-sea. org or 207-361-2030.

Sundays in the Garden Concert Series: La Madeline 5:30-7 p.m. at Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Ln., South Berwick. A special Bastille Day Concert with special guests La Madeleine, preforming the songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Georges Moustaki, Gilles Vigneault and other French and French Canadian artists. FMI and tickets: https://my.historicnewengland. org/20295/la-madaleine.

moist soil and sunny locations, showcasing their aesthetic appeal. Young pines initially grow in a pyramid shape, retaining their green foliage densely to the ground, which makes them excellent for creating privacy screens. As they mature, the branches naturally open up and spread out, often developing a flat top with irregularly shaped branches. White pines typically grow from a single trunk and rarely require pruning. Group planting helps to shield against wind and reduces noise on the opposite side of the planting. Once these pines reach heights of 25 to 30 feet, they can provide a lovely shaded area perfect for outdoor living.

White pines typically grow 1 to 3 feet annually, reaching heights of 50 to 80 feet and widths of 20 to 50 feet. Their soft needles grow in clusters of five, ranging from medium green to blue-green, remaining on the tree for about a year and a half before falling. Fallen needles create a natural mulch that suppresses weeds, though it is important to avoid using limestone near these acidic-loving trees. When young,

Embrace the beauty and benefits of planting and caring for these iconic trees! Cultivating white pines on your property enriches the landscape, ensuring their enduring legacy for generations to come.

Article content courtesy of the Paul Parent Garden Club, www.paulparent.com, and The Morton Arboretum, www.mortonarb.org.

Kennebunkport Celebrates Causeway Project Completion

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On Monday, July 1, Governor Janet Mills participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major causeway upgrade funded by the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan.

For years, the Pier Road causeway connecting the Cape Porpoise mainland with Bickford Island in Kennebunkport experienced extensive flooding during king tide and storm surges, a problem that jeopardized public access to Kennebunkport’s only commercial pier, which was relied on by more than 50 commercial fishing vessels. The problem was only expected to grow worse in the coming years as climate change causes more frequent and powerful storms.

Using a $2.585 million

grant awarded through the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund, the Town of Kennebunkport has successfully raised the causeway by four feet, safeguarding stormwater and utility infrastructure, and maintaining access for residents, fishermen, and emergency vehicles during storm events.

The Governor joined town officials to cut the ribbon and officially open the new, more resilient causeway. “Every day, people across Maine are seeing and feeling the devastating impacts of climate change – just ask the residents who live on Bickford Island or the commercial fishermen who relied on this causeway to get to their docks. But we are taking action. This upgrade, funded by my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, makes

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this causeway more resilient to the flooding, protecting residents and preserving access to one of Maine’s most iconic working waterfronts for generations to come,” said Mills. “We have a lot more work to do across the state, but today is a great example of how the State can partner with municipalities to make our infrastructure more resilient to climate change and

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Patricia Diane Green McKay, 77

ROCHESTER, NH – Patricia Diane Green McKay died on April 6, 2024, at Rochester Frisbee Hospital. She was born on September 2, 1946, in Newburyport, MA. She was the daughter of Roland and Ida Greene.

Patricia grew up in Portsmouth, NH, and attended Portsmouth area schools. She loved to travel, especially to the Midwest. Patricia also enjoyed refinishing furniture, astrology, and reading.

Patricia is predeceased by her son, Anthony Joseph Criscuolo. She is survived by William Duprey, Wilfred Duprey, Roland Duprey, Shelly Burr, Kristen Childs, and Lawrence Smith, along with her grandchildren: Lyndsie, Joshua, David, Kayla, Amaya, Keana, Xavier, Emily, Lilly, Justin and Nick, and greatgrandchild Mackenzie.

Patricia was a loving greatgrandmother to Mackenzie, Dominic, Bentlee, Mercedes,

and Dorian.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Hampton, NH.

To view Patricia’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.

Cathy Gimblin Wilson, 84

YORK - Cathy Gimblin Wilson passed away peacefully at the age of 84 in Durham, NH. She was the wife of George Edgar Wilson.

Cathy was born in Sacramento, CA, to Earl and Nancy Gimblin. She is predeceased by her brother Kenneth, and has two sisters, Nancy Gimblin and Jean Cress.

Cathy holds a BA from the University of California at Berkley. Her intense desire to live and work abroad brought her to Caracas, Venezuela, where she worked for the State

Department. She met her future husband in Bogota, Columbia, where she finished her tour of duty in the American Embassy. Cathy and George were married in Santiago, Chile and later lived in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela. Cathy worked in these countries as a teacher of ESL and pre-kindergarten for 17 years.

Cathy and George were married for 59 years. Together, they owned two bed and breakfasts in Ogunquit for 20 years.

Cathy’s legacy was kindness. She always left a positive feeling with those she knew. Cathy left a scholarship for Latin American students at UNH.

Cathy had one son, Paul, who followed his parents’ desires to work and live abroad. He lives in Japan and has a Japanese wife, Tomoko, and two children, Sophia and Eugene.

Cathy was an Episcopalian and a member of St. George’s in Durham, NH.

The family is planning an Episcopal committal service in the future when the family from Japan can attend. The service will be at St. George’s Church in York.

to protect the safety of Maine people and the health of our economy in the process.”

“Our dedicated team members are pleased to play a role in helping local communities strengthen critical infrastructure that supports economic opportunity and quality of life,” said Bruce Van Note, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation. “We thank Governor Mills for prioritizing investments in projects that increase resilience, support public safety, and protect our natural resources.”

“Pier Road is an integral part of Kennebunkport’s economic engine as it is the only access to our commercial pier providing support for 50 commercial fishing vessels and adding approximately $10 million annually to the local economy. The raising of Pier Road was not only needed for the safety of residents and businesses today, but also for the future of our town and the continued success of the regional fishing community,” said Allen Daggett, Chair of the Kennebunkport Selectboard.

Governor Mills launched the Maine Infrastructure Adaptation Fund in 2021 to assist Maine cities and towns in rebuilding resilient infrastructure that offers community, economic, and environmental benefits. As part of the storm relief package passed this past spring, the state has made available an additional $25 million to Maine municipalities through the fund. The fund is administered by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Additionally, last month the Governor signed an Executive Order establishing the Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission. This commission is tasked with reviewing and evaluating Maine’s response to recent storms, identifying critical areas for near-term investment and policy needs, and developing the state’s inaugural long-term infrastructure plan to prepare Maine for future severe weather events.

The Pier Road Resiliency Project is the first project of several planned by the Town of Kennebunkport. Other projects include the reconstruction of Cape Porpoise Pier, improvements along Ocean Avenue at Wandby Beach, and addressing the impacts of flooding along the Kennebunk River.

For more information, contact ben.goodman@maine.gov or scott.ogden@maine.gov.

Let ’s worship together! At 10:15 AM Every Sunday JULY 7 - Rev. “Skip” Smith (outdoors) JULY 14 - Rev. James Parr JULY 21 - Rev. Charlotte E.Y. Bell JULY 28 - Rev. Linda Hirst Let ’s get together!

Saturday, JULY 6, 9 AM - 1 PM: BAKE SALE PLUS Baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, lunch choices: BLT, chicken or tuna salad roll, LOBSTER roll.

Wednesday, JULY 10 at 6 PM: Need S’MORE Jesus in your day? Join Pastor Linda at the fire pit for good conversation, marshmallows, hot dogs, and more. Sunday, JULY 28, at 10:15 AM: CHRISTMAS IN JULY Come make merry with us as we celebrate the Good News of Christ’s birth with song, and more. Union Congregational Church 18 Church Street, York Beach All are welcome! FMI: 207-363-4821 or yb18crew@gmail.com

Ben Van den Heuvel Among Those to Attend Service Academies

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) recently made several U.S. Service Academy announcements and congratulated the Maine students she nominated on their acceptance. Max Kennedy of South Portland will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in NY; Cora Birknes of Yarmouth will attend the U.S. Naval Academy; and Colby Ting of Yarmouth and Benjamin Van den Heuvel of Berwick will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. Pingree nominated each of the students to the Academies last December.

“Acceptance to a U.S. service academy is extremely competitive and reflects highly on a student’s scholarship, community service, and character,” said Pingree. “Max, Cora, Colby, and Benjamin have demonstrated an incredible commitment to serving our country, and I’m proud that they have been accepted to the Naval, Air Force, and Military Academies. I wish them the very best in their time there.”

“Serving in the Navy has been my dream since I was young,” Cora Birknes wrote in her letter requesting a nomination. “Unfortunately, a knee injury occurred last winter, which resulted in the Naval Academy requiring me to defer my acceptance. My injury has only cemented the fact in my mind that the Naval Academy is the right place for me as I know the Academy will truly push me to be the best version of myself.” Pingree re-nominated Cora to the Academy in December following the knee injury. She enrolled at Williams College and a part of the Naval Academy’s Civilian Preparatory Program, while planning to attend Academy as a member of the class of 2028.

“I am forever grateful for the opportunities that America has provided for my family, and it is my responsibility to safeguard these life-changing opportunities for the next generation of Americans. Beginning with my great grandparents in WWII, there is an extensive family legacy of U.S. military service,” Yarmouth High School senior Colby Ting wrote in his letter

requesting a nomination. “My grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles served from the Vietnam era to the recent conflicts of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. These family members have instilled in me the importance of the military core values of duty, honor, and country. While attending the Air Force Academy, I will continue the legacy of honorable service while incorporating powerful life lessons and experiences.”

“Attending the Academy and being part of the military at the same time, offers an education that opens a worldwide opportunity from day one,” South Portland High School senior Max Kennedy wrote in his nomination request. “I want to earn that bond that all service members have. These bonds are not just based on learning and schoolwork. Rather, they are based on sacrifice, honor, duty, and commitment to something greater than yourself.”

“Going to a Military Academy has been my primary goal for the past three years. Having that goal has been hugely influential in my academic career,” Benjamin Van den Heuvel, a Noble High School senior, wrote in his letter requesting a nomination. “I have a passion for knowledge, and in particular, the STEM field is what has my interest piqued. The academies are not only renowned for their STEM programs but also their overall curriculums that create the absolute best possible students and leaders.”

To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress.

For questions, email pingreepress@mail.house.gov.

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Seven Maine community college students were honored recently for their academic success and campus and community involvement at a luncheon ceremony at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell. The event was hosted by the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board of Trustees.

The 2024 MCCS Student of the Year are: Kristin Crowley, Portland, Washington County Community College; Maya Eichorn, Kennebunk, York County Community College; Katahdin Javner, Chester, Eastern Maine Community College; Jalen Lucas, Edinburgh, Trinidad and Tobago, Northern Maine Community College; Crystal MacGown, Bath, Kennebec Valley Community College; Bea Martin, Portland Southern Maine Community College; Andy Severson,

Rockland, Central Maine Community College.

The seven students honored were selected by faculty and staff at the colleges.

In addition to being recognized as Students of the Year, each received a John and Jana Lapoint Leadership Award in the amount of $1,000. Mr. Lapoint was president of UF Strainrite in Lewiston and a trustee of the Maine Community College System. After his

death in 1995, his widow, Jana Lapoint, served on the Board from 1995 to 2006 and helped establish the fund for the annual awards.

In photo, left to right: Maya Eichorn, YCCC; Crystal MacGown, KVCC; Andy Severson, CMCC; Bea Martin, SMCC; Jalen Lucas, NMCC; Katahdin Javner, EMCC; Kristin Crowley, WCCC. For details, email ngallagher@mccs.me.edu.

York High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Grade 11

High Honors

Maxine Rose Adelson, Andrew Bluestone-Fhlug, Fabiola Crespo Cortes, Chloe Caroline DeLuca, Emerson K Diehl, Chase Michael Dolan, Marcus Kai Hamel, Veda Kiper Phelps, Sophia Rose Luchette, Gwendolyn Rose Parisi, Liam George Pulsifer, Lindsay Rae Rivers, Sophia Rose Scapicchio, Noah Jakob Stevens, Chloe Grace Whitbread, Evan Carlson Young.

Honors

Isabelle Acree, Hannah Rose Cleary, Natalie Kay Dickson, Camryn Ashley-Ann Donnell, Eliza Belle Dunn, Conor Francis Fell, Madeleine Louise James, Dylan Timothy Jones, Emerson Maeve Joyce, Jack Owen Joyce, Emma Liria-Gsottschneider, Jonathan Jeffrey Luchette, Gianna Maria Magno, Ava Sophia Martin, Peter Thomas Martin, Kai Alexander Nelsen, Brooklynn O’Neil, Elliot Morrison Prince, Thomas James Reagan, Brooke Lynne Rice, Maren Elizabeth Robinson, Carol-Jane Rubin, Anabelle Leigh Sama, Logan James Schrimper, Paul Loy Seah, Quinn Thomas Walenta, Harriet Bauer Watson, Blake Wilson.

Commendations

Evan William Anastas, Christopher Anthony, Lukas Laurent Bouchard, Cole Nelson Bridges, Jordan Corrado Caracoglia, Bradley William Carr, Davis Clay Castle, Lauren Chagnon, Lillian Grace Clark, Benjamin Thomas Eager, Michael James Hanlon, Lucas Seth Ket-

chum, Adah Hope-Marie King, Tate Alexander Kuhn, Hannah Rose Moroney, Aidan Patrick Ring, Brooke Wilkie Roe, Madison Camille Sparrow, Anna Westover, Mei Li Yingst.

Grade 10

High Honors

Nya Annlee Avery, Zoe Raine Carroll, Kelsey Chagnon, Finnegan Fleming Convery, Jadyn Elizabeth Cutts, Layla Elisabeth Dean, Maddigan Grace Fitzgerald, Hazel Grace Kellogg, Maya Kellogg, Rohan Thomas Lizanecz, Nina Lee Murphy, Callin James Noonan, Tessa Eilee Spaulding, Maxwell James Zuckerman.

Honors

Hayden Fleming Atkinson, Nicholas Robert Beaulieu, Lucia Dorothy Belliveau-Azzarito, Cailey May Brillant, Atlee Paige Buck, James Mannix Burke, Riley Butters, Zane Lucas Chumsae, Christopher Dimino, Cooper Barton Dodge, Charles Lemly Drake, Bronson Wolfe Eldredge, Rhett Andrew Geranis, Pesce Sebastian Guerard, Kaitlyn Amber Hatfield-Landry, Brady Roger Holmes, Marshall Kelty Huber, Samuel Adam Jancovic, Evan Thomas Medina, Lucas Morley, Joshua Hyde Neal, James Gordon Nichols, Isabella Marie Parrotta, Wyatt George Pellett, Adison Witham Regis, Levi Andersen Reid, Benjamin Baxtor Ring, Scarlett Olivia Ring, Olivia Taylor Sutton, Cameron David Swett, Trueman Robert Thompson, Esme Violet Voorhies, Darla Patricia Waters, Joseph R Wentworth,

KAA Awards 2024 Scholarships to Traip Academy Students

KITTERYThe Kittery Art Association (KAA) recently awarded

Marcia Abigail Ryder Art Schol-

arships to three outstanding 2024 Traip Academy graduates: Marie Ruth Lane (left), Poppy Lord (middle), and Hunter Hill-

ard (right). KAA Board President Mike Kelso (far left), fund supporter Roger Cole (right), and Traip Academy Visual Arts Director Kim Lightcastle (second from right) congratulated the award recipients.

Marie Ruth will be attending Colorado State University to major in journalism. Poppy has been accepted to the Maine College of Art and Design to major in print making, while pursuing a fine arts degree. Hunter has a uniquely creative ability for medical illustration, which he

intends to maintain while pursuing a nursing degree at Southern Maine Community College. Since 2008, Ryder Art Scholarships have granted almost $50,000 to assist Kittery students in pursuing creative interests. The Fund is supported by both the Art Association and the donations of community members. Ryder Scholarships enable KAA to provide funding for Kittery’s students to explore their creativity. For more information, visit www.kitteryartassociation. org or call 207-451-9384.

Morgan Woods, Sara Michelle York.

Commendations

Brett John Charles Aceto, Danielle Anthony, Jack Anthony Armlin, Paige Marie Bailey, Riley Grace Barron, Parker Leonard Beauchesne, Haven Chagnon, Brennan N Ciani, Rohin Miles Collis, Olina Vallentina Djenkova, Caleb Brooks Donnell, Jonathan Paul Estes, Owen Donald Farmer, Jakob Stillman Fletcher, John Gardner Goodell, Madelyn Carol Herman, Jillian Leigh Holland, Mark-Antony Hristov Iordanov, Amelia Michele Kidd, Boden Bryan Mann, Olivia Omensky, Daniel Glenn Rioux, Stefan Grant Sinclair, Kai Sullivan, Ryan John Walker, Brady Scott Witham.

Grade 9

High Honors

Katelin Qiao Bloomer, Megan Jane Buonaiuto, Coen Hale Camire, Max Henson Hunter, Lucas Phillip Kumin, Robert Arvon Kyer, Aiden John Parker Mello, Jasmine Sayuki Mimura-Elkevizth, Kiley Marie Newbanks, Beetle RookeDutton, Sofia Reigh Rosen, Ella Ann Sabato, Charles Stephen Scapicchio, Ian Francis Scarponi, Jasper Everett Trafton, Grace Charlotte Webber, Ethan Phillip Wilson, Eric Zheng, Makayla Petra Zietala.

Honors

Gilbert Bohan Adams, Devin Andrew Conte, Bridget Early Daly, Mason William Deeney, Robert Kerry Dickson, Callan Andrew Forbes, Holden Patrick Fullerton, Brayden Wilcox Gay, Grady Luc Geller, Aaron Gurtman, Chase Ivan Haseltine, Jack Noble Hilbourne, Christopher Gledhill Koconis, Grace Lovgren, Lachlan Ward McMorris, Samuel Robert Meyer, Charles Howard Nichols, Gabriella Sawtell Normandin, Sarah Lynn Orso, Nathaniel Tobias Plocinski, Bancroft Potter, Sophia Marie Rodrigues, Vincenzo Picone Santini, Grace Olivia Scapicchio, Grace Lee Seah, Dylan Randy Sparrow, Owen William Sanborn Summers, Lucy-Mae Campbell Taylor, Kaitlyn Thomas.

Commendations

Seth Banakos, Avie Elizabeth Beaudoin, Sophie Mae Coite, Ainsley Alice Cutter, Benjamin Gabriel Di-

Berwick Public Library

Phil Smith Magic Workshop

Friday, July 5 at 10:30 a.m. Maine Magician Phil Smith entertains all ages.

Little Red Wagon Presents “Treasure Island”

Friday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. Performed by the University of New Hampshire’s Little Red Wagon Theater & Dance group. Silly antics and wild adventure sure to delight audiences of all ages!

Recycle Eclipse Glasses

The library is collecting used eclipse glasses to donate to Eclipse Glasses USA. Glasses must be undamaged, US-made paperboard with the manufacturer’s address and contact info, and bearing the ISO logo. Glasses will be sent to Latin America for the August 2024 eclipse.

Garden Volunteers Needed

The library needs volunteers to help cultivate, plant, nurture, weed, maintain and harvest the garden. All the vegetables from the garden are donated to the Somersworth/ Berwick Food Pantry.

Handy Helper Tool Collection

Items include a folding walker, jar openers, ergonomic gardening tools, seatbelt extenders, and lots more.

Memory Kits

The library has have three Memory Care kits available as part of their Library of Things. Early Stage, Middle Stage, and Late Stage kits help those dealing with various levels of memory challenges.

Library of Things

The Library of Things contains items like power tools, musical instruments, nature explorer backpacks, games, camping tents, and even kayaks, all available to

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borrow with a valid library card.

Passes Available

The library has passes available for area gardens, museums and state parks. Park passes are valid for up to a 17-passenger vehicle.

Berwick Walkers

Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. FMI and meeting places: berwickfal@gmail.com or 207619-3519.

Nifty Needleworkers Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Playgroup Story Time for Toddlers

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Social Seniors

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, games and puzzles, good conversation!

Minecraft Club

Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Boards, Builds & Books

Thursdays at 4 p.m. LEGO challenge, STEAM activity, and books.

Preschool Story Time Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Genealogy Club

Genie Club meets first Friday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. The library has access to Ancestry.

com and genealogy books. Next meeting: July 5.

For More Information

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

D.A. Hurd Library

Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday

Reading Challenge Materials available now. Contact the library for more information. Laptops to Borrow

Thanks to the Libraries Small Project Grant from the Maine State Library, the library now offers five Dell and five Mac laptops to borrow for up to three hours for in-library use. The library is a great resource for remote workers, offering free high-speed internet, adjustable standing workstations, and a Keurig machine.

Stop. Sit. And… Read Color, play a game, make a craft, etc. Drop-in the children’s room.

Adult Social Time

Mondays at 10 a.m. Coffee, tea, cocoa, light snacks.

Story Time Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room.

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Paint Color Consultations Interior/Exterior & Interior Decorating by Laura DuPont 207-604-2537 colorperfectmaine@gmail.com

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Teen/YA Book Club

Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Come chat about group recommendations!

Coffee, Craft, and Chat

Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cubing Club Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.

Cribbage Crew Tuesdays at 5 p.m.

Yarn Divas Knitting and Crochet Club Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All are welcome.

Crafternoon Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m., for children.

Hand and Machine Sewing

and Crafts

Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m., for adults.

Science Club Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Adult Coloring Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Coloring for relaxation. All ages welcome.

Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays at 10 a.m.

LEGO Club Saturdays at 10 a.m.

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

Graves Memorial Library

On the Nightstand Book Group

Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m. Bring a book currently on your nightstand to share with the group!

What’s Your Story?

Mondays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Library Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas sits down with a weekly featured community member.

LEGO Club Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. Group building challenge and game to follow unstructured build time. For elementary-aged students. Space is limited, pre-registration required.

Portside Readers

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs and more.

Port Knitters

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Bring in any current knitting project and supplies.

Fabulous Friday Family Story Time Fridays at 10 a.m. A fantastic hour of books, songs, and finger-plays.

Stay and Play

Fridays at 10:45 a.m.

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Story Time

Mondays at 10 a.m. Songs, stories, thymes, and more.

Dragon Hunters and Treasure Seekers Guild

Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 10 - teen.

Spanish Conversation

Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Conversational Spanish with educator and native Spanish-speaker Eva Hernandez. Registration appreciated, not required.

In Stitches Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. Grab that half-fi nished project and enjoy the company of others. All skill levels are welcome. Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month. Upcoming Zoom: August 6.

Tech Time

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Learn to download eBooks and apps, make heads or tails of a new device, troubleshoot software, and more. Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments.

Tech Help

Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. Bring your technology questions or seek guidance for a device.

Book Arts

Most Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Learn the art of bookbinding. Call the library for meeting schedule. For More Information Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.

Rice Public Library

Books & Big Ideas 2024

The summer edition of books & big ideas focuses on the topic, “Getting there without a car.” Participants learn the importance of multimodal transportation in Kittery and neighboring communities. Contact the library for select titles.

Friends Seek New Friends

The Friends of Rice Public Library is looking for new members to step forward and assume leadership. The Friends aim to ensure the future of the organization and programs, such as the museum pass and children’s summer reading programs. FMI: rebecca. thomas4@icloud.com.

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: July 6, 20.

Oneness Meditation

Fiber Arts Group

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Knit, crochet, embroider, and chat. All ages and levels of ability are encouraged to join.

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

Ogunquit

Memorial Library

Ogunquit Garden Club Friday, July 5, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Pop-up Book Sale: Mysteries Friday, July 5, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Love a good mystery? Stop by OML and pick up a good beach read for $1!

OML Story Hour

Tuesdays at the library, 10-11 a.m. For children ages 3-7. Select Story Hours will be held at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art: July 16, August 20, September 10. FMI: contact the library.

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: July 20.

Story Time

Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor. Stories, play, and a small take-home craft or coloring page. For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. No registration necessary. Friday, July 5: Special guest Bess Kalb, author of “Buffalo Fluffalo,” will be here to read her book.

LEGO Club

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on the second fl oor. For builders ages 5-12. Casual, drop-in building and play.

Teen Crafternoon

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. For ages 12-18. An afternoon of crafts with resident crafting queen, Greta.

For More Information

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

South Berwick Public Library

Yoga at Dawn

Mondays at 6:30 a.m.

Knitting Group

Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Pre-K Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Free Help with Math Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

Writer’s Group Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

Reptile Circus

Tuesday, July 9 at 4 p.m. Get up close and personal with reptiles like snakes, turtles, and lizards! Free.

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Kids and Teen Summer Reading Program

Now - August 17. Kids ages 3 to entering 4th grade may register to receive a bag with prizes and instructions on how to participate and earn a weekly prize. Kids entering grades 5-12 may also register to earn entries for weekly raffle drawings. Registrants will also be entered into the daily raffle to win prizes from local vendors. Free. FMI: aherman@wellstown.org.

Adult Book Bags

The library has launched a book bag service for adults 18+! Each bag contains two library books personally chosen by a librarian, along with a few extra goodies. Bags will be held for pick up one week after notification. Limited to 24 registrants, register online. FMI: kswejkoski@wellstown.org.

Mother Goose Story Time

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Lap activities, rhymes, songs, and finger-plays.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft.

Books at the Beach

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the gazebo in Harbor Park, weather permitting. Stories, songs, interactive games, dancing! Free. FMI: aherman@wellstown.org.

Crafty Kids

Thursdays at 3 p.m. Drop-in art projects include painting, drawing, gluing, collaging, and more. All materials provided. For all ages up to 17. Free. FMI: aherman@ wellstown.org.

Conversational French

Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Fiber Arts

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Show off latest knitting creations, get tips on crochet techniques, chat with old friends. For all ages and levels of ability.

LEGO and Rubik’s Cube Club Fridays at 3 p.m. All ages welcome.

For More Information

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

William Fogg Library

World Citizens Story Time

Saturday, July 6. We will “visit” El Salvador.

School-Age STEAM

Story Time

Thursday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Participants dig for fossils without ever leaving the library grounds.

Annual Book Sale

Sale continues into July. Add to your collection from the library’s selection of books and DVDs. Drawings for prizes donated by the book sale’s sponsors.

Fine Free

The library is offi cially fi ne-free. All outstanding late fines have

been forgiven, and late fines will no longer be assessed going forward. Charges for lost and damaged materials still apply.

Green & Beautiful Campaign

Plans to improve the grounds of the library and the Fogg House as part of the ongoing Green & Beautiful campaign are on display in the Sarah Farmer Room.

Summer Reading 2024

The library has programs for readers of all ages, with prizes from local sponsors. FMI and to register, contact the library.

For More Information

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

York Public Library

Teen S’morey Time

Monday, July 8, 4-4:30 p.m. Enjoy s’mores while Danie reads a favorite picture book. For grades 5-12. This is a drop-in program.

Stuffie Camp Out

Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. in the Craft Area. We’ll read stories and get our stuffed friends ready for their night at the library.

Virtual Author Talk:

A Visit to Deckawoo Drive

Tuesday, July 9, 2-3 p.m. via Zoom. Newbery Medal-winning

Whole Body Healing

Biofield Tuning is a sound therapy that uses the coherent vibration of tuning forks to relax, restore, and align the body and mind.

Peggo Horstmann Hodes Advanced Practitioner, M.Ed., M.Mus. 603-496-2984 vibrantvoice@peggohodes.com

author Kate DiCamillo shares the stories behind the creation of her books, “Mercy Watson,” and “Tales from Deckawoo Drive.”

Contact the library for the Zoom link.

Exhibit Reception:

Gordon Carlisle, “Panorama”

Tuesday, July 9, 5-7 p.m. Gordon Carlisle has been actively involved as a visual artist in the greater Portsmouth area since 1982. This exhibit will convey the forty plus year “panorama” of Carlisle’s visual art output. Carlisle’s exhibit runs through August 29.

Weekly Summer Crafts:

Bottle Cap Crafts

Wednesday, July 10, 5-6 p.m. For adults. Try your hand at a variety of simple fun crafts! Registration required.

Summer Story Time

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, movement and songs. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver. This is a dropin program.

Summer Baby & Toddler Time

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and social playtime. For babies and toddlers, and their caregivers.

Weekly Summer Crafts with Michele B.

Wednesdays in July, 5-6 p.m. Make something beautiful with staff craft master Michele B. For adults, teens, tweens.

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.

LEGO Builders

Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Each builder will create something to put on display until the next meeting. Kids grades K-4 may participate with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-363-2818 or visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

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Max Clayton (Bobby Child) & Taylor Aronson (Polly Baker)

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“Art in Bloom” Winners

More than 600 visitors attended Art in Bloom this year, with 539 votes cast for the People’s Choice awards, which were bestowed at the Garden Party on Sunday, June 30. Despite a dramatic sky and a Tornado Watch in effect, Art in Bloom patrons had fun celebrating Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA)’s incredible gardens and the Art in Bloom weekend.

The Art in Bloom People’s Choice Awards are as follows: First Place: #12 Patricia Lomando, Sleeping Girl, Walt Kuhn; Second Place: #9 Anne Driscoll, Birds of Paradise, Gertrude Horsford Fiske; Third Place: #5 Lee Cooper, Mountain Pool, Rudolph Dirks. For details, visit www.ogunquitmuseum.org.

Annual

WELLSEnjoy the best of art and craft at the Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show, a fun and festive Wells tradition. The juried craft show features over 70 artists and craftspersons who will once again be displaying their handmade wares both inside and outside the Wells Junior High School grounds.

Summer Solstice Craft Show

Traditional, contemporary and country crafts will be featured: stained glass, jewelry of all types, pottery, soaps, clothing, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods, and much more. Many of the crafters and artists have been coming back year after year, and are always excited to showcase their new products for their cus-

tomers.

The following artists are just a few of the many to be found at the show:

Secret Gardens of the Kennebunks

KENNEBUNKSOn Saturday, July 13, six area homeowners will open their private gardens to the public for a one-day-only special event. Participants will enjoy a sneak peek into the homeowners’ private gardens, experiencing a wide variety of garden styles and plant types amidst beautiful natural surroundings hidden from view behind stone walls, seaside cottages, and privacy hedges. Volunteers will be stationed in each garden to assist with parking, and to answer any questions about the gardens on the tour.

This year, there will also be a pop-up garden boutique at the Graves Memorial Library. The Texas Grace food truck will be stationed on the library grounds, offering delicious lunch options for hungry patrons. Secret

Garden Tour participants are encouraged to visit the boutique after the events. All proceeds from the day’s events will go toward supporting programs at the library.

Tickets can be purchased in advance either online or at the library, located at 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. “Dayof” tickets will only be available for sale at Consolidated School, located at 25 School Street in Kennebunkport. On the day of the event, ticket holders should “check in” at Consolidated School to pick up their map and instructions.

The Secret Garden Tour takes place 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., rain or shine. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.graveslibrary.org or call 207-967-2778.

“InBetween Worlds” on Exhibit

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Brigitte Delaplace, Kennebunk: Brigitte demonstrates her love for vintage with the jewelry she creates. Earrings, pins and pendants feature a vintage piece as the focal point. Steve Burt, Wells: A prolific local writer, Steve writes mystery books and joke books for children. Diana Starbranch, Augusta: Diana specializes in handmade porcelain ornaments, each uniquely crafted to suit any occasion, hobby, or occupation.

Laurie Adelman, Rollingsford, NH: Laurie’s unique, one-of-akind, wearable art and designs will truly make anyone sparkle! David Sullivan, Ogunquit:

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The George Marshall Store Gallery is pleased to present “InBetween Worlds InterTwined,” a group exhibition curated by artists Anna Dibble and Joe Hemes. The show brings together six artists whose work is driven by a deep emotional connection with, and concern for, the natural world and its inhabitants. Included works reflect the power of metaphor, poetry, and humor, while emphasizing the importance of Earth’s “InterTwined” web of life.

Anna Dibble’s paintings present imaginary narratives about life on earth, emerging from a sense that all living beings are refugees of some kind. Tim Christensen uses sgraffito on porcelain in intricate explorations of shifting ecological systems. Joe Hemes addresses the realities of climate disruption with mythical, future birds that ask viewers to consider their place in an optimistic re-imag-

ining of this world. Andreas von Huene brings stone to life in organic sculptures inspired by forms and figures from his natural surroundings. Anne Neely’s paintings represent a fragile balance between beauty and foreboding in the context of a changing planet, and humankind’s presence – or absence – within it. Tom Zetterstrom’s black-and-white portraits of trees represent the diversity and beauty of America’s forest resources, recorded over a period of three decades.

InBetween Worlds InterTwined is on view July 13 through August 18 at the George Marshall Store Gallery, 140 Lindsay Road, in York. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 13, 5-7 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., and by appointment.

For more information, visit georgemarshallstoregallery.com or call 207-351-8200.

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Hackmatack Summer Lineup

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Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse is proud to present a diverse lineup of summer events for 2024, including theater, live music, and Open Farm Days at Hackmatack’s Bison farm. This season promises something for everyone, from theater enthusiasts to families looking for sunny outdoor activities.

Hackmatack Playhouse will continue its tradition of providing high-quality summer stock theater. This year’s lineup includes: “Into the Woods,” opening Friday, July 5, an enchanting musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine that weaves together classic fairy tales with darkly humorous and imaginative twists. “Proof,” opening Thursday, July 25, is a Tony Award-winning play that explores

themes of genius and madness as Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant mathematician, struggles to prove her own talent. Opening Thursday, August 15, “Little Women” is a heartwarming musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, celebrating the enduring bonds of family and love between the March sisters.

Ogunquit River Painters Announces Painting Events

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A group of local visual artists, who formed a new group called “Ogunquit River Painters” earlier this year, has announced a series of upcoming painting events in Ogunquit, Wells, and York for 2024.

The seasoned artists who founded Ogunquit River Painters are Claire Bigbee, Ric Della Bernarda, Paul Noel, and Douglas Taylor. Each of these artists will host other artists for plein air painting sessions at various locations for a day.

Locations include: Wednesday, July 17: Hosmer Estate, York; Wednesday, July 24: Arundel Farm Gallery; Wednesday, August 14: Hosmer Estate, York; Wednesday, August 28: Clay Hill Farm, Ogunquit.

“Artists are usually in soli-

tude working on their creations alone in their studio. This is an opportunity to meet other artists and share creative processes. These planned activities support the mission of the group of restoring art to the Ogunquit area,” says Della Bernarda.

The activities are free for any artist to join, and spectators are welcome to attend and watch. As some locations have limited parking, prior registration is required. For more information and to register, visit www.ogunquitriverpainters.com.

David certainly has the photographer’s eye when it comes to his area photos. He also creates a wonderful yearly calendar, available during the sale. Carol Merola, Lyman: Decorative and functional handmade stoneware and porcelain showcase Carol’s unpredictable handmade designs. Jordan Mini, Rockland: Handmade soaps, shampoo and conditioners. Joyce Huff, Cape Porpoise: Tole painting. Original, whimsical wall hangings and ornaments for any occasion. Eileen Twiddy, Yarmouth: Handmade stuffed animals, fleece throws, and cloth ornaments. Every child’s treasure. Matt Burke, Belfast: Matt crafts a wide selection of artisanal shortbread cookies and granola in small batches. Yum!

The popular two-day event will be held from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 at the Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Road (Route 1), Wells. The Craft Show will be held rain or shine. Parking and admission are free.

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In addition to theater, Hackmatack Playhouse offers a robust series of concerts and events. Their weekly backyard party, “Sundays At The Farm,” features up-and-coming bands from Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire in a laid-back porch concert setting. From 1-4 p.m., Hackmatack’s farm store will be open, and the grills will be sizzling with fresh bison hot dogs and burgers. Folks are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and soak up the sunny afternoon tunes. The weekly concert series runs until mid-October, with each week featuring different genres from jazz to swing, to folk, to ska, all guaranteed to get the people moving and grooving.

On the main stage in the barn, the “Live At Hackmatack!” Concert Series brings diverse musicians to the farm. Notable musicians such as folk/Americana singer Tim O’Brien and his band play on Sunday, August 18, Celtic band Jordan TW Trio plays on Saturday, September 7, and the funky sounds of Harsh on Saturday, September 28 will fill the rustic space.

Lastly, Hackmatack is rounding out their summer events by hosting traditional New England contra dances. Held monthly on the first Sunday of each month, the dances are a fun way to connect with other community

members while promoting traditional folk dance and music.

While the plays run Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with select matinees at 2 p.m., the farm at Hackmatack is open every week from Wednesday to Sunday. Visitors can explore, meet heritage breed animals – including bison and mangalitsa pigs – and visit the farm store to purchase grass-fed American bison meat, heritage-breed pork, and other local products.

Located in Berwick and founded in 1972, Hackmatack offers a unique blend of summer stock theater, live music, and farm activities, dedicated to providing high-quality entertainment experiences for all ages. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.hackmatack.org or call 207-698-1807.

Horse Powered Reading® at Mahogany Bay Farm develops and improves children’s literacy skills through equine-assisted learning and interactive reading activities around the farm following the researchbased Horse Powered Reading® curriculum.

Camp is taught by Erin Sheffer, a certified K-12 teacher and certified Horse Powered Reading® facilitator with a Master’s Degree in Education.

“Realized,”

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On Sunday, July 14, the Halcyon String Quartet will perform “Realized,” a multimedia concert combining stop-motion animation with live music. With animated films and stories inspired by a series of workshops in collaboration with Maine high school students, Realized amplifies the artwork and voices of young people as they reflect on the present and imagine a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. The diverse program of music features works by J.S. Bach, Caroline Shaw, VillaLobos, Mozart, Philip Glass, and Nordic folk tunes. Realized

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a Multimedia Concert

is a creative, honest, and hopeful multimedia program exploring the potential human beings have to enact meaningful change within their communities. Hal-

cyon is thrilled to collaborate with pianist Chris Staknys for the Finale of Schumann’s Piano Quintet.

Halcyon is a Maine-based artist collective and string quartet that reflects on the challenges and opportunities of a climatechanged world. Halcyon partners with scientists, musicians, artists, and composers to present 4-5 multishow performance projects throughout Maine each year. Their films have been screened at the Maine International Film Festival and Reel Teal Film Festival.

Artist Gordon Carlisle at YPL

YORKYork Public Library (YPL) is pleased to present “Panorama,” featuring the work of Eliot artist Gordon Carlisle. The show runs now through August 29, with an opening reception and artist talk on Tuesday, July 9, 5-7

The concert will be held at 4 p.m. at First Parish UU Church, 114 Main Street, Kennebunk. A $25 donation at the door is requested. For more information, visit www.uukennebunk.org.

For more information on Halcyon, visit www.halcyonstringquartet.org.

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“With this showing at the York Public Library,” Carlisle said, “I’m attempting to convey the forty plus year “panorama” of my visual art output since first arriving here. It will include examples of my public art, theatrical design, paintings, collages and illustrations.”

Gordon Carlisle has been actively involved as a visual artist in the greater Portsmouth area since 1982. A 1973 graduate of the San Francisco Art Institute (BFA, printmaking), he was a member of Portsmouth’s Mural Works for ten years before starting his own business in 1994. To date, Carlisle has completed over 40 public art commissions across New England. Sixteen have been Percent for Art grants in Maine and New Hampshire, and two were New Hampshire Community Arts residencies. Included among these have been commissions for hospitals, health clinics, veterans and nursing homes, colleges and schools, state agencies, discovery centers, restaurants, courthouses, a youth development center, a planetarium, a dance hall, a bank, a seafood export company and for the cities of Skowhegan, and Manchester and Somersworth, NH. Additionally, he has participated in ten major church, courthouse and library redecorations and restorations around New England. In 1999, Carlisle was awarded a New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship for his accomplishment as a muralist.

With eleven solo and over fifty-five group exhibitions under his belt, this award winning artist continues producing his own, non-commissioned art from his studio in Eliot. These include paintings in oils and acrylics on a variety of surfaces, watercolors and drawings on paper, repurposed Paint-ByNumber paintings, collage and assemblage. Carlisle is currently featured in ten collections, and his work has been exhibited across the United States.

“I am a pluralist,” said Carlisle. “Or so I was once dubbed by a reviewer. At the time, I think she intended it as a slight, but I’ve come to embrace my pluralism. I enjoy making a lot of different things. Now into my 70s, so much of life continues to fascinate me and inspire my creations.”

York Public Library is located at 15 Long Sands Road, in York. For more information, visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

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Temporary Bike, Pedestrian Demonstration Project

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The Town of Kittery is launching a new initiative this summer aimed at enhancing conditions for pedestrians, cyclists,

and motorists. The temporary bicycle/pedestrian demonstration project builds on recommendations from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, providing

an opportunity to test innovative design concepts.

Scheduled for implementation through October, the project will focus on the intersection

of Shapleigh Road, Manson Avenue, and Buckley Way. Using flexible posts and temporary pavement markings, the project aims to improve safety by testing curb extensions. These extensions are designed to shorten road

width for safer pedestrian crossings, enhance visibility, reduce vehicle turning speeds, and overall improve safety conditions at this high-priority location.

Additionally, the town is progressing with several 2023 demonstration projects that have proven successful and will now be implemented long-term. This includes making temporary crosswalks to John Paul Jones Park permanent and enhancing the Shapleigh/Whipple/Woodlawn intersection with improved curbs to slow vehicular movements and increase pedestrian safety.

By involving the community in these efforts, Kittery aims to ensure that these improvements reflect the needs and experiences of its residents, making meaningful strides towards a more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly town.

For more information or to participate in shaping these initiatives, visit www.kitteryme.gov or email jgarnham@kitteryme.org.

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Health & Fitness

Legislation to Improve Women’s Health Care

A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including Susan Collins (R-ME), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Tina Smith (D-MN), recently introduced a new legislation aimed at supporting rural health care facilities in providing urgent obstetric care.

The bill, known as the Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act, seeks to address the growing challenge faced by rural hospitals in handling obstetric emergencies, as many of these facilities, particularly in rural areas, have been forced to shut down their delivery units. Over the past decade,

more than 260 rural hospitals across the U.S. have closed their obstetrics services, with nearly one-third of rural Maine hospitals following suit in the last 15 years alone. Nationally, this trend has left over 2 million women living in areas without access to obstetric care, leading to longer travel times for necessary care and heightened health risks.

readiness in rural communities through skills training, workforce development, and telehealth partnerships, thereby bridging care gaps and ensuring more rural communities have access to essential maternal care.

The Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act proposes several key measures:

sary equipment and developing a trained workforce to manage obstetric emergencies.

3.Launching a pilot program to establish statewide or regional networks of obstetric and maternal health care teams capable of providing urgent teleconsultation to rural facilities.

cians, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Society of Anesthesiologists, and the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs.

Senator Collins emphasized the urgency of the issue, stating, “The closure of labor and delivery units in rural Maine and across the country threatens the health and safety of mothers and babies.” The bipartisan legislation aims to enhance obstetric

1. Establishing an obstetric emergency training program through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health for rural facilities without dedicated labor and delivery units.

4. Directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct studies on maternity ward closures, patient transport patterns, and models for regional partnerships in rural obstetric care.

Improving access to health care in rural areas has been a longstanding priority for Senator Collins, who recently secured $2,397,000 in funding for health care access projects throughout Maine as part of the FY24 appropriations bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.

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Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of the Senate Health Committee, played a key role in securing a provision within a recent health funding package. This provision guarantees the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) through December 31, with an annual budget of approximately $160 million – a $10 million increase from current funding levels. The package, which marks the first funding boost for SDP in 20 years, was recently signed into law.

“Renewal of the Special Diabetes Program will help to accelerate the progress we have made over the past two decades to treat, and one day cure, Type 1 diabetes, as well as continue much-needed support, education, and diabetes treatment in Native American and Alaska Native communi-

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ties,” said Collins. “I am also pleased that our bipartisan efforts have resulted in continuation of the Special Diabetes Program and an overdue increase. I will continue to champion investments that support Americans living with this disease.”

“JDRF (the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) is thrilled the Special Diabetes Program has been renewed until December 2024 – and with a much-needed increase in funding – ensuring that critical type 1 diabetes (T1D) research continues,” said Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation CEO Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D. “This renewal would not have been possible without the tireless work of Senate Diabetes Caucus Co-chairs Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). Senators Collins and Shaheen have been incredible allies of the T1D community and JDRF for years. We are grateful for their tremendous leadership and partnership on this important issue.”

2. Supporting rural health care facilities in acquiring neces-

The bill garnered support from prominent health organizations, including the National Rural Health Association, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Emergency Physi-

Funding Increase for Special Diabetes Program

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thrilled that Congress has reauthorized the Special Diabetes Program. We greatly appreciate the leadership of Senator Collins and Senator Shaheen to ensure that more funds are dedicated to type 1 diabetes research and type 2 diabetes prevention, education, and treatment programs for indigenous communities,” said Endocrine Society Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert W. Lash. “Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of Americans, and the Special Diabetes Program supports important work to improve public health.”

For more than 25 years, the Special Diabetes Program consists of two parts: the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI). It has provided significant resources and research breakthroughs. These benefits are specifically for individuals with Type 1 diabetes, as well as for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Congress

has reauthorized the SDP with bipartisan support numerous times since the program’s inception in 1997, yet funding has remained flat since fiscal year 2004. During this time period, the cost of research has increased, as has the size of the Indian Health Service population and the cost of medical care. As co-chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, Senator Collins has been dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges posed by diabetes, funding research initiatives, and enhancing access to treatment options.

Congress has passed the bill, and President Biden recently signed it into law.

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Last May, Senators Collins and Shaheen led a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership, signed by a total of 60 Senators, underscor-

ing the critical importance of the SDP. This month, Collins and Shaheen introduced the Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2023, which proposes increased funding for both components of the SDP. The legislation advanced out of the Senate Health Committee with a 20-1 vote. Senator Collins also chaired the JDRF Children’s Congress in July to emphasize the urgency of reauthorizing the SDP before its funding expiration in September 2023. Leading up to this year’s funding increase, Collins had previously secured extensions of the SDP and SDP-I through past continuing resolutions to ensure uninterrupted program support.

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People & Business Profiles

Town of Berwick Recognizes Residents “Of the Year”

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More than 140 people recently gathered in the town hall auditorium at the town’s biennial Citizenship Recognition Dinner to celebrate the achievements of first responders, students, citizens, and volunteers. Hosted by Bryan English, Commander of American Legion Post #79, the evening offered an opportunity to officially recognize the civic contributions of the people who proudly call Berwick home.

The 2024 Citizen of the Year is a Berwick businessman who has given selflessly for many years – especially through Scouting. Rick Raynes joined Berwick Boy Scout Troop #313 as an adult volunteer in 2004 with his son, Hunter. He became a Scoutmaster in 2005 – “it’s only one hour a week!” –and has not looked back since. During his tenure as Scoutmaster, Rick guided seventeen boys through the Scouting program to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest attainable rank in Scouting, earned by only 4% of Scouts.

He personally dedicated hours and years to study, train and improve Berwick’s Scouting program. Rick is the man to call during a crisis, as he is trained in CPR/First Aid, Lifesaving, outdoor and wilderness survival, and water safety. He is also a member of Maine’s Pine Tree Search and Rescue team.

Through his leadership in the Boy Scout program, Rick touched the lives of hundreds of young men, helped them build character, and laid the founda-

tion for them to become patriots and leaders. For giving freely his time and talent to the youth of the Berwick community and for contributing to the advancement and success of Scouting, Rick also received a Legislative Sentiment marking the occasion presented by Representative Tom Lavigne.

Berwick’s Business of the Year for 2024 is Mainely Local Yolks Restaurant, owned and operated by Chef Justin Cantin and his wife Liz. Since 2021, the Cantins have provided Berwick with a warm and friendly gathering place where breakfast and lunch are served seven days a week. More importantly, this power couple routinely gives back to the community with various fundraisers, donations, sponsorships, and events. Chef Cantin and his team prepared the delicious herb stuffed chicken dinner and dessert that set the stage for the presentations that followed.

Past Post Commander Ron Vigue presented the Volunteer of the Year award to Stan Sheldon, a long-time Berwick resident who has served his community, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars with dignity and honor for many years. Stan is a charter member of the Post Honor Guard, a member of the Chapter 79 Legion Riders and has been actively involved in all aspects of Berwick’s Winter Farmer’s Market. Longtime close friend and hiking buddy Paul Boivert capped off the presentation with a touching tribute to Stan citing

their many trips together.

Terri Wright, a lifelong resident of Berwick and Director of Berwick Community Media (BCM) was lauded for her years of public service with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Congratulatory Letter from Governor Janet Mills. A volunteer in 2011 with no experience in video or running a cable-access television station, Terri mastered the technology, and learned what the community needed to know about town affairs and events. Under Terri’s leadership, BCM graduated from producing mostly government meetings to producing and streaming town and school events, local non-profit events, public service announcements and so much more. She continues to ensure that Berwick Community Media provides residents with information that educates, informs, and entertains.

The Commander Mark T. Pilgrim Americanism Award was presented to Dennis Ouellette in recognition and appreciation of his leadership, patriotism, and dedication in setting up the Chapter 79 American Legion Riders and elite Honor Guard.

Faith McIntyre received the student Americanism Award for donating her time and talent playing taps at local events, parades, and national holidays and for lending a hand whenever possible during local American Legion events and activities.

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Weekly Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Ingredients

For the filling:

2 cups rhubarb cut into 1-inch pieces, about 1 lb.

3 cups strawberries, cut into halves (or quarters if large)

3/4 cup sugar

3-4 Tbsp. cornstarch, level

3 Tbsp. unsalted butter

For the crust:

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

15 Tbsp. unsalted butter (almost 2 sticks), very cold and cut into

1/4-inch cubes

1/2 cup ice-cold water

1 Tbsp. milk

Instructions

Prepare the pastry: combine the flour, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Using a fork or pastry cutter, work half of

the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal. Quickly work the remaining butter into the dough until the biggest pieces are the size of lima beans. Drizzle in the water in several additions, tossing and mixing between each. (It should look rather ropy and rough.) Stop adding water when a few bits of dry flour remain in the bottom of the bowl; do not overwork the dough or it will become tough. Gather two-thirds of the dough and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Do the same with the remaining third. Flatten into disks. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. When the dough is chilled, roll out the larger piece and line a nine-inch pie pan. Combine rhubarb and strawberries in a bowl. Mix sugar and cornstarch together and fold gently into the strawberries and rhubarb. Allow to macerate for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425. Spoon fruit into pastry shell and dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry, cut into strips three-quarters of an inch wide and weave a lattice

wick Police Officer of the Year, received a Certificate of Outstanding Service for commendable and exceptional work at the discovery and interruption of a commercial burglary which concluded with four out-of-state arrests, and for outstanding work under highly stressful circumstances involving a home invasion where a resident was injured.

A Certificate of Outstanding Service was presented to Anthony Trussell, Berwick Firefighter of the Year, in recognition and appreciation for his commitment to the residents of Berwick. Anthony’s dedication to training and education, combined with a determination to improve his personal skill set and knowledge, work to better serve his community.

Kathy Sheedy, Berwick’s 2019 Citizen of the Year, presented Ms. Chloe Stinehour the Student Volunteer of the Year Award for her stellar record of volunteerism while a student at Noble High School. Ms. Stinehour donated hundreds of hours of community service, serving as a teacher assistant and as a mentor to special education students. She was also a founding member of the Noble Ambassadors, a group focused on welcoming new students. Chloe is a graduate of the class of 2024 with a GPA of 4.12.

For more than one hundred years, the Boston Post Cane Award has been passed on to the oldest residents in hundreds of small New England towns where it still is a

to cover the pie. You can simply lay the strips on top in criss-cross fashion if weaving is not one of your skills. Seal, trim and crimp the edges. Brush the lattice with milk and sprinkle with a bit of sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees and bake 40 minutes longer, until pastry has browned and filling begins to bubble. Let pie cool completely before serving, at least 3 hours and up to overnight to set the filling.

celebration of a rich and long life well lived. Town Manager James Bellissimo presented flowers and a special plaque to Susie Natalie Coffin, the 2024 Boston Post Cane honoree. Susie’s name will also be inscribed on the town hall plaque, alongside Berwick’s first Boston Post Cane recipient, John F. Robinson, who was born in 1833, as well as more than twenty other men and women who call Berwick home.

The event would not have been possible without the behind-the-scenes support of the members of Berwick Boy Scout Troop 313. Thanks to the following Scout volunteers for serving the buffet meal, bussing tables, and storing the tables, chairs, and equipment at the end of the evening: Matthew Durocher, Gavin Golet, Patrick McPeek, Brayden Luedke, Dylan Brown, Garrett Edwards, Nolan Simao and Thomas Wintle. Special thanks to Pastor Steven Moody for providing the invocation, Mr. Ralph Morang of Berwick Community Media for covering the event, Post Historian Todd Ozbun for his photography work, and Lisa Huestis for chairing the Citizenship Committee responsible for planning the dinner.

Per the writer/philosopher Charles Handy, “Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to the place where you belong.” Through their words, deeds and accomplishments, these Berwick citizens have certainly made their mark locally and beyond, and will all undoubtedly continue to make a difference for years to come.

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People and Business Profiles

Church on the Cape Welcomes New Pastor

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The Reverend Greg Smith will begin his appointment as full-time pastor at Cape Propoise’s Church on the Cape starting Sunday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Greg and his wife, Diana, have relocated from Shelburne, VT, where Greg served as pastor at the Shelburne United Methodist Church for the past 17 years.

Kennebunk’s beaches have long been the Smiths’ summer destination for decades now. Church on the Cape church family is thrilled that the Smiths

have decided made the Kennebunks their full-time home.

Reverend Smith’s first services will include Holy Communion, the anthem “The Welcome Table” as sung by the choir, with a welcome reception to follow. All are invited to attend.

Hymn Sing begins at 9:45 a.m., with services to follow promptly after. Church on the Cape is located at 3 Langsford Road in Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport. For more information, visit www.churchonthecape.org or call 207-967-5787.

Coldwell Banker Realty Cuts Ribbon on Kennebunk Office

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On Tuesday, June 18, Coldwell Banker Realty hosted a grand opening at its new office at 11 Main Street, Suite 4 in Kennebunk. The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce, along with various members of the local business community, celebrated the ceremonial ribbon-cutting with the managing brokers and affiliated agents of Coldwell Banker Realty.

Jon Finch and Christian Steppe, regional managing brokers for Coldwell Banker Realty in Maine, will oversee

the office. The space has been optimized to meet the needs of Coldwell Banker Realty agents and home buyers and sellers

throughout southern Maine. For more information, visit www.coldwellbanker.com or call 207-967-9900.

Ribbon Cutting at Inn at Perkins Cove

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Many parents would agree that childhood cancer is among the most devastating afflictions that could affect their family’s lives. Witnessing a young soul battling this disease is heartwrenching for all. Deana and Jim Cavan, who have firsthand experience fighting childhood cancer, know this pain all too well. After losing their baby boy, Everett, to cancer in 2015, they founded Rett’s Roost. This organization’s mission is to provide hope and healing to families affected by childhood cancer and child loss. Partners Bank is honored to donate $1,000 to Rett’s Roost as part of their ongoing Employee Donation of the Month program.

types of holistic retreats for affected families and children: Positively Healing retreats and Open to Healing bereavement retreats. Positively Healing retreats are for families that have a child surviving cancer with no evidence of disease or stable tumors. The focus of these retreats are happiness, relaxation, and deep connections. Open to Healing bereavement retreats are for families that have lost their child to a chronic illness. In these retreats, families keep the memory of their children alive and support each other in their grief by sharing stories and providing strategies for moving forward.

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Ogunquit Chamber members, town officials, and members of the community recently gathered to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the renovated Inn at Perkins Cove (formerly the Hartwell House) and Ogunquit’s newest restaurant, Perkins Cove Kitchen (PCK). The Chamber warmly welcomes the Inn at Perkins Cove and looks forward to their future contributions to the community!

In the photo, left to right: Brian Crawford, Ogunquit

Chamber chairperson and corporate relations manager at Ogunquit Playhouse; Matt Buttrick, Ogunquit town manager; Bob Whitelaw, Ogunquit Select Board chairperson; Heath

Ouellette, CEO/owner; Norman Hebert, senior operations manager and executive chef; Seth Driggin, investor; and Alice Pearce, Ogunquit Chamber executive director.

Justina Beaulieu, Customer Care Manager at Partners Bank, was chosen to select an organization to receive a $1,000 donation from Partners Bank. Beaulieu selected Rett’s Roost because she witnessed close friends suffer from the effects of childhood cancer.

“In 2012, very close friends of mine lost a daughter to cancer. The pain and grief that they went through, and continue to go through, is something that no parent should experience,” Beaulieu lamented.

Rett’s Roost brings hope and healing by offering two

Kennebunk’s Dave Guthro Joins Norway Savings

KENNEBUNKNorway Savings Bank has announced the recent hiring of Kennebunk’s Dave Guthro as Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications Officer.

Guthro has joined Norway Savings’ marketing team, focusing on brand and business line promotion, communication strategy, community relations, paid and social media, and digital marketing. He will also serve

as spokesman and primary media contact for the Bank.

Guthro comes to Norway Savings with an extensive background in communications. He most recently served as the communications director for the Diocese of Portland, covering the entire state. Prior to his time at the Diocese, Guthro was a morning news anchor and sports anchor/ reporter for WMTW-TV (ABC) in Portland and other ABC affili-

ates in New England.

A Massachusetts native, Guthro is an alumnus of Syracuse University, where he was a member of the university’s Honors Program at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Founded in 1866, Norway Savings Bank is headquartered in Norway, ME, with a local branch in Kennebunk. For more details, visit www.norwaysavings.bank.

Touched by the experience of her close friends, Beaulieu became involved with Rett’s Roost and has personally supported the organization’s mission. “I’ve been able to witness the amazing work that they do. They help families process the incredible pain from losing a child/sibling,” she recalls, adding, “With every retreat, they help families honor their loved one and provide guidance, therapy and most of all, love.”

Every year, hundreds of lives are touched by the generosity and dedication of the founders, volunteers, and supporters of Rett’s Roost. Partners Bank hopes that their donation will help Rett’s Roost continue to create connections by providing healing retreats to families and children who are affected by childhood cancer.

Partners Bank was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Sanford, with additional Maine branch locations in Springvale, South Sanford, Limerick, Buxton, Waterboro, Wells and York, as well as New Hampshire branch locations in Portsmouth, Rye, and Kingston. For more information, visit www.partners. bank or call 888-226-5747. To learn more about Rett’s Roost, visit www.rettsroost.org.

Justina Beaulieu, Customer Care Manager at Partners Bank, stands with Deana Cavan, Founder of Rett’s Roost, at the Partners Bank main office after Beaulieu selected Rett’s Roost to receive $1,000 for the Employee Donation of the Month.

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Rotarians Help a School for the Deaf in Zambia

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In early 2023, a group of local Rotarians funded by a district grant traveled to Zambia to explore opportunities for assisting the local community. The visit inspired members of the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Club, including team leader Richard Donhauser and team member Helen Goransson from Eliot. They collaborated with Ashok Surati, then-President of the Rotary Club of Mosi oa Tunya in Livingstone, Zambia, who coordinated the project. Ashok introduced the American team to his Rotary club and to the DeSanto Centre for the Deaf’s director, Lisa Zahra, who eagerly welcomed their help.

After visiting many potential projects around Zambia, one project in particular touched everyone’s hearts and seemed like a good candidate for a district grant: a school for the deaf near Livingstone, known for its proximity to Victoria Falls. The school currently serves about 27 students, and has many needs and room for growth. First on the wish list was a larger refrigerator to replace the one they currently had, as the school provides meals each school day to the students. For some students, the meal they receive at school is the only food they will have for the entire day. The school was also in need of computer tablets

and internet access to aid in the students’ studies.

There are 250 identified deaf children that need a school like this in this part of Zambia. Many come from a great distance, and are transported each day by a school van, which the DeSanto school provides. In their own communities, these children would be treated as “throwaway children” whose basic needs are often neglected because of their disabilities. In many cases, these children are considered “uneducable,” and as a result do not receive proper education, food, or clothing. Family and community members alike often do not know how to communicate effectively with deaf children, and as a result, they are often neglected.

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This unique school for the deaf is often a lifesaver for these children, as they receive two healthy meals per day, school uniforms, school supplies and a base education that enables them to enter public or private schooling in the future. Organized sports, life skill building and cooking are also components to their education. Family members are taught sign language so that they can communicate with their children. Others in the community are also offered training in sign language so that they can be more comfortable employing and communicating with the deaf. The children grow up to be well-educated, productive members of their communities.

Lisa Zahra is the driving force behind the school. Over

Kalbhenn Named Anthem Hero

KENNEBUNKAs part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s continued commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program (MCCP), 6-year-old Jackson Kalbhenn of Kennebunk was recently honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock Field in Portland for his courage in fighting cancer.

Jackson was the first of four Anthem Heroes at Hadlock to be recognized during the 2024 season. The ceremony took place prior to the May 25 Portland Sea Dogs game.

“Jackson has been through so much over the last year, and

20 years ago, she arrived in Zambia as a teacher of the deaf and has since established crucial programs. Today, with support from benefactors worldwide, the DeSanto Centre for the Deaf continues to grow and improve.

Thanks to this grant, students and staff will benefit from improved nutrition, tablets, and internet connectivity. Early exposure to sign language enhances deaf students’ future success, with tablets aiding younger learners in this process.

A domino effect is anticipated in the community: families valuing their deaf children,

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we are inspired by his perseverance in fighting this disease,” said Denise McDonough, president of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. “Anthem is honored to continue the Anthem Heroes at Hadlock program to celebrate kids like Jackson and to recognize the efforts of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program to end childhood cancer.”

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learning sign language, and sharing their knowledge. Employers may find skilled workers among the deaf population, enriching the local economy. This could lead Zambia to revise its policies, becoming more supportive of disabled populations.

The South Berwick-Eliot Rotary club’s Healthy Learners Program, which began modestly years ago, exemplifies these hopes for broader national educational policy changes in Zambia.

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LEGAL NOTICES

AUTHORITY: Eliot, Maine Board of Appeals

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

DATE OF HEARING: JULY 18, 2024

TIME: 7:00PM

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM for the following:

Request for Administrative Appeal of a decision of the Planning Board by Kathleen and Mark Moriarty, 324 Goodwin Road, Eliot, ME, Map 66, lot 46, 3.32 acres, in the Rural Residential Zone in denying approval for use of a barn as a Home Business.

Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding the proposed application at this public hearing. The application is on file and available for review in the Land Use 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 eliotmaine.org. Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

MAINE JUDICIAL BRANCH

Service Federal Credit Union, Plaintiff DISTRICT COURT v COUNTY: YORK

Jason Taylor, Defendant

LOCATION: BIDDEFORD

DOCKET NO. BIDDC CV 2024-93

ORDER FOR SERVICE BY ALTERNATE MEANS

M.R. Civ. P. 4(G)

This Court has reviewed the motion of the plaintiff for service by alternate means. The name and address of the plaintiff’s attorney: Michael Hockenbury of Rudman Winchell, PO Box 1401, Bangor, ME 04402.

The name and address of the defendant: Jason Taylor, 128 Cross Road, Shapleigh, ME 04076.

The Moving Party has demonstrated:

1. Due diligence in attempting to obtain personal service of process prescribed by M.R. Civ. P. 4.

2. The address of the party to be served is known, but it appears the person is evading process.

3. The requested method of service is reasonable calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the action to the party to be served and is the most practical manner of effecting notice of the suit.

It is ORDERED that Service be made upon the other party by:

• Leaving a copy of this Order, and summons and complaint, at the defendant’s dwelling house or usual place of abode located at: 128 Cross Road, Shapleigh, ME;

• Publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks, in the newspaper of general circulation in the county or municipality most reasonably calculated to provide actual notice of the pendency of the actio, AND if the defendant’s address is known, mailing a copy of this Order as published to that address.

• Adequate safeguards shall be used to assure that service by alternate means can be authenticated and will be received intact, with all relevant documents and information.

It is FURTHER ORDERED that the party being served appear and serve an answer to the complaint or post-judgment motion to the serving party at the address listed above. The answer must be filed with the court within twenty-one (21) days of service. If service is made by publication in a newspaper, the answer must be filed with the court within forty-one (41) days after the first publication in the newspaper. Failure to serve an answer will cause judgment by default to be entered, granting relief sought in the motion or complaint.

DATE: 6/10/2024 /SIG/ JUDGE

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LEGAL NOTICES

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

The Kittery Town Council shall hold a public hearing on Monday, July 22, 2024, beginning at 6 p.m., on the following:

Title 16 – Working Waterfront Amendments. Kittery Town staff propose amendments to Zoning §16.3.2 Definitions, §16.1.8 General Development and §16.4.30 Commercial Fisheries / Maritime Activities Overlay Zone that are intended to clarify and strengthen protections for existing working waterfront uses during future re-developments.

A copy of the proposed amendments is on file with the Planning Department and may be viewed at Town Hall during normal business hours, at www.kitteryme.gov, or by emailing mzakian@kitteryme.org. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing in person or remotely, and will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing or submit public comments via email to towncomments@ kitteryme.org by 12 p.m. on July 22, 2024.

Town of York, Maine

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD

DATE: Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM

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

The York Selectboard will conduct a Public Hearing regarding proposed ordinance amendments as follows:

• Zoning

1. Various Articles - York Beach Greenway District

2. Article 7 - Outdoor Seating for Restaurant Uses

3. Article 8 - Shoreland Overlay District (Public Docks in the Resource Protection Subdistrict)

4. Article 4 - Use Provisions (YVC-1 & YVC-2 Districts)

5. Article 5 - Dimensional Regulations (Minimum Floor Space Requirements for Dwelling Units)

6. Various Articles - Boarding House (Modification of Definitions and Establish of Performance Standards)

7. Article 18 - Administration

8. Article 7 - Open Space Conservation Subdivision Application (Procedures)

• Harbor Ordinance

1. Section 3 - Harbor Use Regulations

Printed copies of the proposed amendments (draft document dated June 28, 2024) are available with the Town Clerk at the Town Hall, and digital copies are on the Town’s website: www.yorkmaine.org.

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~

Seacoast Women’s Golf

SANFORD -

On Wednesday, June 26, a field of fourteen ladies competed in a Seacoast Women’s Golf Individual Stableford Tournament on the Par 74 18-hole course at Sanford Country Club. Andrea Occhipinti earned 34 points to finish first in the Seapoint Flight (handicaps 7-22). With the help of her six birdies or better, Cindy DiTullio came in second in the Seapoint Flight with 31 points. Also grabbing six Birdies on the day, Diane

tal while undergoing aggressive chemotherapy treatment. He received 16 blood transfusions and three and a half platelet transfusions. Last November, Kalbhenn underwent resection surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, where his surgeon removed the tumor and the top half of his left fibula. Now six years old and disease-free, Kalbhenn loves sports and playing video games.

“We deeply appreciate Anthem’s longstanding support of this special program,” said

Garvey secured 36 points of her own to win the Crescent Flight (handicaps 24-29). Sue McIvor came in second with 34 points. Harri Rosenberg, who finished first in her flight at the previous Seacoast Golf event at Cape Neddick was the day’s medalist after posting a 16-over par 90.

The next Seacoast Women’s Golf Individual Stableford event is at Willowdale Golf Club in Scarborough on Wednesday, July 10.

Grace Jandro, philanthropy manager at Maine Children’s Cancer Program. “These ceremonies honor the courage of our patients and provide them and their families with an unforgettable time at the ballpark, offering a welcome break from the hardships they’re facing.”

The Anthem Heroes at Hadlock program provides children who have battled a serious medical condition a once-in-alifetime experience at Hadlock Field. Each honoree takes a celebratory home run lap around

STATEWIDE -

On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which took effect July 1.

The new regulations, issued under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, now require higher minimum salaries for employees to be exempt from overtime pay and minimum wage. This means that if a worker earns below the new salary thresholds, they will still be entitled to overtime pay even if they are in an executive, administrative, or professional role. There is also a higher salary threshold for highly paid employees. If an employee earns above this threshold, they may be exempt from overtime pay, but only if they meet certain other criteria. In Maine, state

law does not exempt highly paid employees from overtime pay. This means that even if the federal rules say highly compensated employees can be exempt, Maine law will still require these employees to receive overtime pay. Even though the new federal rule increases minimum salary levels, highly paid employees in Maine will still be eligible for overtime.

The salary thresholds will be updated every three years to reflect current earnings data. This helps ensure that the salary levels remain relevant over time.

Employees are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage and overtime protections if they are employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as those terms are defined in the Department’s regulations at 29 CFR part 541. To fall within the EAP exemption, an employee generally must meet three tests: 1. Be paid a salary, meaning that they are

Pop-Up Game Pods Return to Kittery

KITTERY -

Get ready for some excitement, Kittery! As of Monday, July 1, the town’s exciting Pop-Up Game Pods are making their triumphant return, promising another summer filled with outdoor fun for residents and visitors of all ages. Organized by the Kittery Youth Ad Hoc Committee, the Pop-Up Game Pods will be stationed at the following locations across town:

The Kittery Community Center Frisbee Lawn, located at 120 Rogers Road; Emery Field

the bases of Hadlock Field prior to a Portland Sea Dogs home game. The children and their families also receive other VIP privileges at the game.

The Anthem Heroes at Hadlock program continue be recognizing three more courageous kids during the Sea Dogs’ Summer 2024 season.

For more information, visit www.milb. com/portland and www. anthem.com.

Park, located at 2 Cole Street; John Paul Jones Park, along Route 1 approaching the Memorial Bridge across the Piscataqua River, between Newmarch Street and Hunter Ave. Each Game Pod will be stocked with a variety of entertaining activities, including giant tumble blocks (Jenga), Cornhole, and a giant ConnectFour. The games are perfect for a casual hangout with friends, classmates, or neighbors, offering a chance for all to enjoy the warm summer sunshine and have a blast.

Throughout the summer, visitors to the Game Pods who may notice any broken or missing pieces at the gaming stations are encouraged to report them to the Kittery Community Center. Reporting broken or missing pieces ensures that everyone can continue to enjoy the outdoor activities.

Game on, Kittery! Stop by any of the Pop-Up Game Pods for an unforgettable summer experience. For more information, visit www.kitterycommunitycenter.org or call 207-439-3800.

paid a predetermined and fixed amount that is not subject to reduction because of variations in the quality or quantity of work performed; 2. be paid at least a specified weekly salary level; and 3. primarily perform executive, administrative, or professional duties, as provided in the Department’s regulations.

The Department’s regulations also provide an alternative test for certain highly compensated employees who are paid a salary, earn above a higher total annual compensation level, and satisfy a minimal duties test. The final rule increases the standard salary level and the highly compensated employee total annual compensation threshold

on the rule’s effective date (July 1) and on January 1, 2025, when changes in the methodologies used to calculate these levels become applicable. The final rule also provides for future updates of these levels every three years to reflect current earnings data.

How will this affect Maine? When there is both a federal and state wage and hour law, whichever law is most protective is the enforced law. In this case, this means that the new federal rule will be enforced in Maine by the Maine Department of Labor beginning July 1, except for the exemption from overtime for highly compensated employees.

The current minimum

salary in Maine is $816.35 per week. The new minimum salary as of July 1, is now $844 per week. The new minimum salary as of January 1, 2025 will be $1,128 per week. For more information, visit the Department of Labor at www.dol.gov/agencies/ whd/overtime/rulemaking

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~

CNCC Men’s Twilight League

CAPE NEDDICK -

The sixth week of the first half of the Cape Neddick Country Club’s Men’s Twilight League took place on Tuesday, June 25. The top performing teams in each flight this day on the par 34 front 9 were: Nick Audet and Bennie McMinis (-4); Rick Wesley and Paul Winn (-3); Joe Aeillo and Rocco DePhilippo (-3); Scott Heminger and Steve Zimmerman (-3); Lee Page and Bob White (-3); and Vic Finnemore and Frank Zito (-4). The best teams on the par 36 back 9 were: Jory Feider and

Tom Small (-5) and Dave Aimola and Joe Shurila (-3). With only one week remaining in the first half, the following are currently in First Place in their flights: Joe Colwell Flight - Dave Pelton and Paul Tobin; Armand Davy Flight - Nick Keefer and Mike Martel; Rocky Galante Flight - Scott Cogger and Ron Jordan; Marty Levine Flight - Dave Lumsden and Ray Pape; Tom McNeice Flight - Scott Heminger and Steve Zimmerman ; Robert Boston Flight - Bob Ackley and Charlie Frean; and Al Spohrer Flight - Vic

CNCC Over the Hill Gang

CAPE NEDDICK -

On Thursday, June 27, eight modified Singles/Four Ball matches took place on the par 34 front 9 at Cape Neddick Country Club as part of the Men’s Senior League. Only two of the sixteen teams, Jed Lowry and Frank Zito and Scott Heminger and Vic Finnemore were able to earn 3 points by winning their four ball match as well as each teammate’s singles match.

SANFORD -

The top net best ball score was posted by Mike Estes and John Senatore with an impressive nine hole round of 7-under par, thanks in part to Senartore’s net eagle on the first hole and Estes net eagle on the ninth hole. Individually, Joe D’Isidoro and Ken Howard each posted net scores of 2-under in the Blue Tee Division while Frank Zito, Keith O’Connor, and Bob Satter each shot even par in the Gold Tee

Seacoast Men’s Golf

On Wednesday, June 26, Franchise Team “Rip Tides” maintained their hold on First Place in the Seacoast Golf Team Standings with a Four Ball Match play win at Sanford Country Club. The twelve attending teammates competed in six matches, won half of them, and finished tied in two of the other three.

The team’s three match victories were rather decisive. Rick Wesley and Al Toby won 6 and 5; David Harvey and Ed Peterson won 5 and 4; and Brian McNulty and Steve Hodge won 4 and 2. The Tides’ two ties were secured by John Moriarty and Dave Pelton and Ed McDonough and Mike McNeice. The “Ocean Currents” finished in Second Place as a

Finnemore and Frank Zito.

Individually, the top net gross scores in each tee division who played on the front were posted by Jed Lowry (+8), Rocco DePhilippo (+2), Reid Butler (+1), and Jay Audet (+4). On the back nine, the top individual gross scores belonged to Jory Feider (+8), David Yarian (+8), and Dave Aimola (+8). The top individual net scores on the front were posted by Mike Lynch (-4), Scott Heminger (-2), Dale Ribaudo (-2), and Rick Wesley (E). On the back, the top net scores belonged to Tom Small (-1) and Joe Shurila (+1).

Division.

As the league takes a break for the Independence Day holiday, Jed Lowry and Frank Zito continue to lead the other fifteen teams in the team standings with 15 points. In the Individual standings, four “A” players, Dave DiBona, Jed Lowry, Ed McDonough, and Joe D’Isidoro are tied for First Place with 4.5 Sinlges points each. Two “B” players, Vic Finnemore and Keith O’Connor, are tied for First with 5 points each.

result of winning two of their five matches and earning ties in two of the other three. “Trade Winds” earned 50% of the wins/ties in their six matches, with two wins and two ties to finish third, and Nautical Charts could only earn a single win in their five matches to finish in Fourth Place.

Individually, Rip Tider Brian McNulty performed the best in the Agamenticus Division with an impressive 38 Stableford

~ Puzzles ~

Former MLB Player to Attend Vintage Baseball Game

KENNEBUNKFormer Major League

Baseball player Josh Osich will throw the first pitch at Saturday’s vintage 19th Century Base Ball Game at Kennebunk High School Field in Kennebunk. The annual game is hosted by Kennebunk’s The Brick Store Museum, and will be played by “living history” teams who embody the game of base ball as it was played in the 1860s. Osich will also be available to sign autographs during the game. For more information and tickets, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org or call 207-985-4802.

York Women’s Golf League

YORKOn Monday, June 24 – First Place: Team Jones with three wins for a total of 23 1/2; Second Place: Team Evans with five wins and Team Petrovich with four wins tied at 23; Fourth Place: Team Jackson with four wins for a total of 19; Fifth Place: Team Stone with four wins for a total of 16 1/2; Sixth Place: Team Todd

points. David Lynch (Nautical Charts) and Steve McNeice (Ocean Currents) were the best in the Bauneg Beg Division with 33 Stableford points each. In the season-long Golfer of the Year race, Peter Kuchinsky remains in First Place in the Agamenticus Division. He now leads Second Place Dan Garvey by five points. Al Toby moved into First Place in

with four wins for a total of 15. Closest to the pin was won by Jen Jackson on the 18th hole, Lori McCann on the 8th, Linda Leahy on the 7th and Cathy Roy on the 14th.

Denny McNeice, Marsha Shaw and Lori McCann all had chip ins. For more information, email yglmaine@aol.com.

the Bauneg Beg Division and currently holds a narrow 1 point lead over Steve McNeice and Corey Staples. The next Seacoast Golf event is at Willowdale Golf Club in Scarborough on Wednesday, July 10. The format will be Individual Stableford and Premium Canadian Skins and “Par 4” games.

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15. A group of similar things ordered one after another 18. Innermost spinal cord membranes

20. Cassava

24. A restaurant’s list of offerings

26. Annoy constantly

28. Orchestrate

30. Z Z Z

32. Astute

34. Highly decorated tea urn

35. Teach to behave 37. Endurance 38. Urinating 40. Barbie friend dolls

42. Repents

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51. Lying in wait 55. Cease to exist

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