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Friday, October 22, 2021
Volume 17 • Issue No. 43
Hunters for the Hungry Program On Target STATEWIDE The Maine Hunters for the Hungry Program was founded in 1996 and its impact has grown steadily ever since. Maine sportsmen can play a major role in game management while providing thousands of nutritious meals to hungry people across the state. The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry distribute the donations to food pantries, soup kitchens,
shelters affiliated with The Emergency Food Assistance Program. The Maine Hunters for the Hungry Program, a collaboration with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, works with Maine Wardens, biologists, Marine Patrol Officers, Maine State Troopers and caring, generous hunters towards a common goal of helping Mainer’s in need. The program accepts bear,
deer and moose donations. Road kill donations are also accepted, provided the meat is not damaged. Hunters do not pay for the processing of donated meat. Meat processing costs are paid for by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the charity that receives the food. Hunters choosing to keep their game can still donate a few pounds to the program. The program has been successful annually by supply-
The Kennebunks & Arundel
Halloween Happenings – By Town! Arundel
Cape Neddick
Fall Festival
Halloween in Nature
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel is hosting a Fall Festival with live music, food trucks, haunted barn, pumpkin carving and more on Saturday, October 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FMI: www.vinegarhillmusictheatre. com.
Berwick Book-n-Treat
Children who visit the Berwick Public Library, 103 Old Pine Hill Road, Berwick, during the last week of October (Saturday, October 23 - Saturday, October 30) will receive a craft kit and treat and will be able to pick out a book to keep. Wear your costume when visiting! FMI: 207-698-5737.
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Arts & Entertainment 15-17 Calendar of Events 8-11 Classifieds 34-35 Computer Lady 18 Dining 22-23 Finance & Career 19 Home & Business 31-33
Ever wonder what those bumps, howls, hoots and screeches in the night are? Come find out at the Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick on Saturday, October 23, 4-6 p.m. Visitors can wear costumes and will meet at the summit of Mt. A for an educational program and meet ambassador animals and then grab some flashlights for a twilight hike where we will call for owls and listen for other animals that go bump in the night! Open to all ages and advanced registration for all attendees (children and adults) is required (www. thecenterforwildlife.org). Masks required.
ing lean, high protein meats to food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters throughout Maine. Hunters for the Hungry offer a deep and sincere thank you to the hunters, corporations, and organizations for their past, present and continued support. For more information, to donate, or to get connected to a Hunters for the Hungry participating meat processor call 207287-3491.
Business Trick-or-Treating
The KKA Chamber of Commerces is sponsoring a Business Trickor-Treating event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 29. Spooks and goblins are invited to visit participating local businesses for special trick or treating. To see a list of participating businesses, go to www.gokennebunks.com/play/ halloween/.
Kennebunk Halloween Path Walk Old York Historical Society will hold a Haunted Halloween on October 30.
Eliot Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 23 at the Eliot
Elementary School, 1298 State Road, Eliot in the lower parking lot, 1-3 p.m. Event includes prizes for best costume. Free.
Come to the Mousam River Wildlife Sanctuary in the center of Kennebunk and try to find at least five pumpkins decorated with Halloween images on the trail. Preregister
See HALLOWEEN page 21...
Take Advantage of Home Energy Assistance STATEWIDE Applications for the HEAP program are taken at your local Community Action Agency (CAA). You can find your local CAA online at www.mainehousing.org/programs-services/ energy/liheap-agency-contacts. You can apply for emergency fuel help November 1, 2021 - April 30, 2022. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides money to help low-income homeowners and renters pay for heating costs. The amount of assistance you may get from HEAP is based on your household size and income, energy costs, and
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other factors. You may be eligible for assistance if your total household income falls within the income eligibility guidelines which is the greater of 150% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or 60% of State. If your heat is included in your rent, you may still apply for HEAP. Additional help may be available if you have less than a 3-day supply of heating fuel or are in danger of having utility services disconnected and you have no means to pay your energy company. If you are eligible for HEAP, you also may qualify for other programs that require HEAP eligibility: If you receive residential
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electric service from an electric utility and you are not living in government subsidized housing, you may be eligible for assistance with your electric bills from your electric utility’s Low Income Assistance Plan (LIAP). If your home is not as energy efficient as it could be, you may qualify for home weatherization improvements through our Weatherization Program. If your heating system is in need of repair or replacement, you may qualify for the Central Heating Improvement Program (CHIP). For more information, see our related document and relat-
ed links at the top of the page, download the Home Energy Assistance Program brochure, or call 1-877-544-3271.
Don’t Forget To Attend
OgunquitFest Oct. 22-24 Check out the holiday happenings in the center-fold! 20-21
and other events thru the month!
For the schedule: www.ogunquit.org/ fall-for-ogunquitogunquitfest-2021/