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Friday, October 20, 2023
Volume 19 • Issue No. 42
Lighting of the Pumpkins, Creepy Characters in York YORK Join Old York Historical Society (OYHS) for a Haunted Halloween on Monday, October 30, to coincide with the Town of York’s annual trick-or-treating. Enjoy some spooky fun in 18th-century style. Children are invited to trick-or-treat, 3:30-6 p.m., at OYHS historic buildings around York Village, including Jefferds Tavern, York Corner Schoolhouse, Emerson-Wilcox House, and the Old Gaol. Creepy characters and ghosts of Halloweens past will hand out treats to all who have the courage to knock on Old York’s historic doors.
The Fifth Annual Lighting of the Pumpkins begins at approximately 5 p.m., when the walls of the Old Burying Ground in York Village will be illuminat-
ed with jack-o’-lanterns in a spectacular sight! The pumpkins are lit for several hours, to be extinguished around 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy the magical scene. After-
wards, stop in to Jefferds Tavern for “Afterglow at the Tavern,” 5-7 p.m. Hearty hearth-cooked soups and bread will be available, along with local beer and cider for an additional charge, payable at the door. This event is free and open to the public. In event of heavy rain, the event is postponed until Tuesday, October 31. Parking is available at the Old York Museum Center, at 3 Lindsay Road. Call For Pumpkins: Children of all ages are invited to help OYHS fill the stone walls around the Old Burying Ground with pumpkins. Join in a com-
munity pumpkin-carving event on Sunday, October 29, 12-4 p.m. OYHS will provide the pumpkins, participants bring their own carving tools! Carved pumpkins may be dropped off for display at the Old York Museum Center on Sunday, October 29, or Monday, October 30, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Jack-o’-lanterns may be picked up by their makers after 8 p.m. on October 30, or the next day. Any remaining pumpkins will be composted on November 1. For more information, visit www.oldyork.org/events/ halloween-2020-lighting-of-thepumpkins.
Haunted Happenings at Fogg Library ELIOT Spooks and chills take over the Fogg Homestead on the grounds of the William Fogg Library in Eliot, on Friday, October 27. The mildly scary event is suitable for all ages, and families can tour the haunted homestead, 6-8 p.m. There will be games, prizes, costumed characters, photo opportunities, and free cider and doughnuts. This year’s event is in honor of former library trustee and director, the late Sharon Kibat, who passed away in May 2023. Sharon loved Halloween, and was instrumental in creating the event, which debuted last year. The library thanks the Kibat family for loaning some of this year’s
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décor. In addition to touring the home, guests will encounter a wizard who cooks up spells and potions in his caldron, have their fortunes told by a fortune teller, and meet with roaming spirits throughout the homestead. Tickets are $2 for adults, $1 for children, and kids age five and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance or at the library. Those
purchasing in advance will get a coloring sheet; they are invited to bring their colored sheet back to the library to be put on display. The first 50 people buying tickets at the door will get commemorative buttons. This event is a fundraiser for the William Fogg Library to support programs and resources. For more information, visit www.williamfogglibrary.org or call 207-439-9437.
Understanding Small Mammal Personalities WELLS Everybody knows that cats and dogs have their own distinct personalities, but ever wonder about all the small mammals in the backyard? While it may seem unconventional to assess the personalities of squirrels, mice, chipmunks and voles, these little critters play a crucial and often unnoticed role in the process of forest regeneration. Notably, they contribute to the movement and dispersal of seeds, essential for the thriving forests across the state of Maine. It is understood that different species of small mammals partake in this important ecological task, but what is truly captivating is the variation in personalities within these species. Some within the species exhibit bold and daring behaviors, while others maintain consistently higher activity levels. These
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traits influence where these small mammals choose to live, how they forage for food, and what they do with the seeds they come across. Small mammals with differing personalities contribute to the immediate ecosystem, such as seed dispersal, in distinctive ways. Their collective behavior
profoundly influences the regeneration of Maine’s forests. On Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m., York County Audubon will host Maisie Merz and Ivy Yen, both second-year PhD students from the University of Maine. Their engaging presentation on small mammals includes capti-
vating slides and night videos, an educational and enthralling experience. During the presentation, guests will discover the secrets of these elusive forest inhabitants, gaining valuable insight into their secret world. The program takes place in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells, offering a fantastic in-person experience. A Zoom option is also available for those unable to attend in person. The hosts and presenters extend a warm invitation to the public to come and learn about these elusive creatures, and to develop a deeper understanding of their impact on the forests we cherish. For more information and to register for the Zoom option, visit www.yorkcountyaudubon. org or call 207-646-1555.
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