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Citizen’s Guide to the 2023 Maine Referendum Election Available STATEWIDE As Election Day nears on Tuesday, November 7, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is reminding all Maine voters of a resource that can help them make informed decisions at the polls: the 2023 Maine Citizen’s Guide to the Referendum Election. The guide, prepared by the Department of the Secretary of State in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General and Office of Fiscal and Program Review, is an unbiased and nonpartisan review of the issues that voters will consider at the polls this year. “Maine voters are being asked to weigh in on a number of consequential questions this November,” said Secretar y Bellows. “This guide will help voters make their own decisions about how to vote with full, fair information about each ballot question. We encourage everyone to act now to learn about the upcoming referendum election and get ready to vote!” Voters will decide on four citizens’ initiatives and four constitutional amendments that will appear on the ballot. The questions are as follows: Question 1: Do you want to bar some quasi-governmental entities and all consumer-owned electric utilities from taking on more than $1 billion in debt unless they get statewide voter approval?
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Question 2: Do you want to ban foreign governments and entities that they own, control, or influence from making campaign contributions or financing communications for or against candidates or ballot questions? Question 3: Do you want to create a new power company governed by an elected board to acquire and operate existing for-profit electricity transmission and distribution facilities in Maine? Question 4: Do you want to require vehicle manufacturers to standardize on-board diagnostic systems and provide remote access to those systems and mechanical data to owners and independent repair facili-
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ties? Question 5: Do you favor amending the Constitution of Maine to change the time period for judicial review of the validity of written petitions from within 100 days from the date of filing to within 100 business days from the date of filing of a written petition in the office of the Secretary of State, with an exception for petitions filed within 30 calendar days before or after a general election? Question 6: Do you favor amending the Constit ution of Maine to require that all of the provisions of the Constitution be included in the official See GUIDE on page 4 . . .
WELLS The Wells Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 10th Annual Veterans Day 5K on Saturday, November 11 at 10 a.m. The 5K run/walk will start and end at the Wells Elks Lodge, at 356 Bald Hill Road. Proceeds for this event will benefit Honor Flight Maine. Sevigney-Lyons Insurance Agency is the Primary Event Sponsor and M&T Bank and Holmes Legal Group are the Gold Sponsors. The cost for adults is $20 prior to Thursday, November 9, $25 after. Students ages 11-17, $15 in advance, $20 after. Kids
ten and under are free. The first 100 registrants will receive a free long-sleeve T-shirt. The Wells Elks will have food and beverages for sale after the race. Participants need to bring a valid ID to purchase alcohol. Prizes will be awarded to male and female participants in the following categories: Overall, Under 20, Age 20-29, Age 30-39, Age 40-49, Age 50-59, Age 60-69 and 70+. For more information and to register, visit www.wellschamber.org, call 207-646-2451 or register online at www.runsignup. com/race/me/wells/vd5k.
Eco-Friendly Ideas for Leftover Jack-O-Lanterns YORK COUNTY Halloween festivities may already be fading into memory, but those once-cheerful jack-olanterns and festive gourds that adorned the house still remain. The question arises: what to do with them? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin end up in landfills across the country, each year. Organic waste like pumpkins, apples and gourds does not properly break down in oxygendeprived landfills. Instead, the decomposition process generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which eventually ends up released into the atmosphere. As an alternative to adding to landfill waste, here are some eco-friendly ideas to help get rid of this year’s jack-o-lantern. Compost it at the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility (KRRF). Residents looking
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to dispose of post-Halloween pumpkins, gourds, and apples in a sustainable way, can bring them to the facility and add them to the compost pile during hazardous waste hours. This portion of KRRF’s facility is open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 7:15 a.m. 2:15 p.m. On Saturday, November 4, the KRRF will observe extended operating hours and remain open until 4:15 p.m. The compost pile in the hazardous waste area is free to use with a valid KRRF sticker. Nonresidents may need to pay a small fee to use KRRF facilities; call ahead to check. Other local waste facilities may also offer this option. For those who have pumpkins that were never carved and are still in great condition, consider using them in the kitchen as part of a soup, puree or mash – check first to make sure the
pumpkin or gourd is edible. Pumpkins and gourds can also be sliced in half and turned into bird feeders or even decorative planters outside. Consider adding pumpkins to the compost pile at home. Gardeners can add pumpkins to their compost pile after removing any remaining seeds and being sure to cut off all decorative material such as glitter, paint, stickers and candle wax. Slice the pumpkin into smaller pieces, scatter and bury them
into the pile. Feed the animals. Consider donating to a local farm for animal feed. While individual animal tastes vary from farm to farm, most pigs, chickens, cattle, sheep and goats love pumpkins, gourds (squash, zucchini) and apples. Local farms currently accepting pumpkins are as follows: Sturgeon Creek Farm, 1651 State Road, Eliot, 603767-8545. Pumpkins, apples, squash and zucchini may be dropped off in a bin outside the farm store. No moldy or waxfilled items; Ingendahl Acres, 334 Hiltons Lane, Wells, 207432-9085. Pumpkins and gourds can be dropped off outside the farm stand. No moldy or waxfilled items. Whether baking, repurposing or composting, get creative and have fun finding new ways to reduce waste throughout the community!
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ELIOT Eliot’s Salt & Sand Project is dedicated to assisting older adults living independently. This initiative aims to provide sand and salt to elder area residents to help maintain their walkways, reducing the risk of winter falls. This effort is a collaborative endeavor involving Eliot Fire Department’s Lieutenant Eric Ouellette and the highway department. To participate, residents in need can get in touch with Amanda Ouellette at Meals on Wheels, who will coordinate the delivery of the sand and salt to their homes. Once the request is received, the recipient’s address will be forwarded to the highway department responsible for filling the buckets, which will
then be delivered to the resident. Should the resident’s supply run low, they can call again to restart the process. Additionally, petsafe bags are available for those with furry companions. It is important to note that this project is for sand and salt delivery only, and does not include snow removal or shoveling services. However, Ouellette is more than willing to assist residents in finding resources for snow removal if needed. For more information, call 207-475-7399.
KENNEBUNK Community Harvest, a local nonprofit organization, will host its 25th Annual Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, November 23, at St. Martha’s Church on Route 1 in Kennebunk. In 2022, volunteers prepared more than 560 Thanksgiving meals for individuals and families, including dozens of first responders working on the holiday. “Because of its success in reaching people all across Southern Maine, we will continue to
offer curbside pickup, and delivery options,” said Kerry de Bree, Community Harvest Executive Director. “Last year we were able to deliver meals to families in need from Westbrook all the way to Kittery, said Head Chef Mario Barros. “To help so many people and offer a delicious home cooked holiday meal continues to be our number one goal.” “We’re also looking for more volunteers to sign up and help prep, box up and deliver our
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final system testing. Motorists will see the system’s messaging components – beacons and lane use signals – turn on and off at various times during testing. Message boards will be utilized to alert travelers about tests being performed. The shoulder lanes will remain closed to through traffic and should only be used for emergencies. A final press release will announce the date the system will become operational for motorists. About the New System A nyone who reg ularly travels along I-95 during the summer season and on holiday weekends is familiar with the
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91% admitted to interacting with them while driving, including interactions requiring the driver to take their hands off the wheel or eyes off the road, and 48% acknowledged that they are more distracted when their dog is in the vehicle than when it is not. “We love our dogs. However, some of their behaviors in the car, such as sitting on drivers’ laps, jumping between seats, or sticking their heads out the window, divert drivers’ attention from operating a vehicle,” said Scott Smith, vice president and director of Safety Management at Selective Insurance. “To help keep our roads safe, drivers need to minimize distractions. That means our beloved pet passengers should be restrained in the back seat, and if they need tending, drivers should first pull over to a safe place.” Some of the more hazardous behaviors that drivers
engaged in while recently on the road with their dog include giving them food, treats, or water (36%), taking a photo or video of their dog (27%) or holding them in place (23%) while driving. In addition, 40% of drivers who have ever driven with their dog confessed to various reckless driving behaviors as a direct result of having their dog in the vehicle, including swerving out of the lane (11%) and hard braking (13%). This holiday season, as drivers head out with their dog on journeys near and far, they can help minimize driving distractions in the vehicle with these tips from Selective Insurance: Have the dog ride in the back seat and consider using a partition between the front and back seats. Use a dog seatbelt, safety harness or anchored crate to prevent distractions and provide the
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STATEWIDE Maine will soon be home to one of the nation’s first tech hubs. The Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub, led by the Maine Technology Institute, was designated as one of 31 tech hubs in regions across the country, authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act. The Tech Hubs program is an economic development initiative designed to drive regional innovation and job creation by strengthening a region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy technology. The Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub, based in Brunswick, seeks to accelerate development and deployment of innovative, climate-forward products derived from forests and other natural sources that can displace plastics, sequester carbon, and replace toxic chemicals, while bolstering U.S. supply chain resilience. “When the CHIPS and Science Act passed last Congress, we sent a message to the world that America values domestic innovation and manufacturing. That message is being realized as... tech hubs across the nation strengthen economic opportunity in our communities and work towards a more sustainable supply chain,”
said Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, in a recent statement. “As the most forested state in the nation, Maine’s centuriesold forest products industry is a critically important part of our state’s economy and way of life. This industry is prime for the exponential growth and innovation the Biden Administration’s Tech Hubs program epitomizes. I am thrilled to see the Biden Administration invest in this critical work in Maine and recognize the immense potential for the forest bioproducts industry to be a key part of the climate solution.” “Our Tech Hubs Program is fundamental to that mission and will supercharge innovation across the nation by spurring cutting-edge technological investments and creating 21st century job opportunities in people’s backyards,” said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “Each of these consortia will help us ensure the industries of the future – and their good-paying jobs – start, grow, and remain in the United States.” The Phase 1 winners were selected from nearly 400 applications from regional consortia that include industry, academia, state and local governments, economic development organiza-
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The Senior Citizen Advisory Board of York is accepting applications for the eldest citizen in 2024 for the Boston Post Cane. The recipient should be at least 100 years old. To submit an application, provide the name of the recipient and how to reach them to Deborah Meyers at (603) 502-9362 or DJMeyers6666@yahoo.com or www.yorkmaine.org (search for “Boston Post Cane”)
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STATEWIDE Deering Lumber, a distributor of specialty building products in southern Maine, raised tions, and labor and workforce partners. As part of the Tech Hubs competition, each consortium outlined plans for strengthening its region’s capacity to manufacture, commercialize, and deploy critical technologies. For more information, visit www.techhubs.gov.
$24,000 for two local technical high schools through the eighth edition of its charity golf tournament, recently held at the Sanford Country Club in Sanford. Funds raised at the event were distributed equally between Biddeford Regional Center of Technology and the Sanford Regional Technical Center in support of their building trades programs. “We are proud to support these innovative building trades programs, both of which are
developing the next generation of contractors and construction professionals in our area,” said Dave Chapais, Purchasing Manager and one of the organizers of the charity golf event. “It’s a win-win for everyone in our community that these teens have the resources they need to get great educations and prepare for their future careers.” Deering customers, vendor partners, and associates all came together for a day filled with networking and to support this worthwhile cause. Long-time outside salesman Dan Laskey was the driving force behind the event, along with other associates, family and friends. The event capped off with an evening of food, drink, awards and raffle prizes. “It was a great day of fun, fundraising and networking,” said Heidi McDonald, President and General Manager of Deering Lumber. “Thanks to the generous support of our Vendors, local contractors and Deering Lumber associates, we were able to again exceed our previous year’s fundraising total. We look forward to continuing to grow our fundraising efforts in the coming years.” For more information, visit www.deeringlumber.com.
Online Gamers Suffer from Insomnia, Study Finds STATEWIDE In today’s digital era, online gaming has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Going beyond the sheer fun and entertainment of games like Solitaire, gaming is a platform that harnesses an array of benefits for its enthusiasts, including cognitive development, and more importantly-combatting loneliness: in a world where social isolation is becoming increasingly prevalent, online gaming offers a unique refuge. However, every rose has its thorn. The engrossing nature of online gaming can sometimes be its Achilles’ heel. Gamers, captivated by the virtual realms, often find themselves lost in gameplay, stretching sessions well into the early hours. This dedication, while commendable, has given rise to concerns about insomnia
induced specifically by extended gaming hours. The website Online-Solitaire.com recently commissioned a study to find out how online gamers are affected by insomnia. They ran a nationwide survey and then combined these results from official data from County Health Rankings to reveal where America’s most sleep deprived gamers reside. The study found that online gamers in Virginia are the most affected by insomnia, where 30% reported this to be the case. On a more localized scale, OnlineSolitaire.com was able to identify the most sleep deprived online gamers within each state. For example, the town of Eutaw, AL, with a population of 2,800, may not be particularly well known nationwide, but it placed first in
the country overall for online gamers with a sleep problem. 968 “Eutawnians” are self-confessed sleep-deprived gamers, representing 35% of all gamers living there. Similarly, one would have expected that San Francisco would be number one in the state of California for online gamers with insomnia. The city is, after all, home to a significant number of tech companies and startups, and is also home to companies like Electronic Arts and Zynga. However, the top spot for online gaming insomnia belongs to far further south in San Bernardino. Here there are 59,415 gamers who do not get enough sleep, representing 27.4% of the local population. See GAMERS on page 30 . . .
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~ Calendar of Events ~ Town of Eliot Chair Yoga, Creative Arts at Eliot Aging in Place
Free activities designed to keep older adults active. Chair Yoga: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays through November 9. Postures done seated in a chair or standing. No experience necessary, wear comfortable clothing. Creative Connection: 10 a.m. every third Wednesday until May 15. Unleash creativity with a new topic each session. No artistic ability necessary, all supplies provided. FMI: maureenelliotaip@ gmail.com.
Eliot Food Pantry
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eliot Baptist Church, 912 Dow Hwy., Eliot. Donations accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207748-1248.
Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport Chamber Holiday Auction
Auction runs through November 6, and will feature some classics, some new favorites, and some oneof-a-kind experiences. Let the bidding begin! FMI: www.biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome. action?vhost=gokennebunks.
Secret Santa Applications
Secret Santa provides Christmas gifts to children 18 years and younger who are residents of Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, or Arundel, and whose families need help doing so. Applications must be submitted by November 10. Donations accepted through Venmo at venmo@secret-santakka or by mailing a check payable to “Secret Santa,” PO Box 724, Kennebunkport, ME 04046. FMI and those in need of assistance: www.kennebunkportme.gov, akenneway@kennebunkportme.gov, or 207-967-4401.
Short Term Rental Portal
Short-term rental applications
open for new and renewing license applications. Portal closes December 31 at 11:59 p.m. The digital application link will be available on the Town’s Short-Term Rental webpage. Paper applications not available. FMI: 207-967-1614 or mradley@kennebunkportme.gov.
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Free Meals at Harvest Café
by Community Harvest on the third Thursday of each month. FMI: www.kennebunkmaine.us/394/ food-programs.
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Public Boat Ramp
Reservations are required for the online boat ramp reservation system. FMI and to reserve: www. kportboat.com, Harbor Master Frank Orr at 207-967-5040 and harbormaster@kennebunkportme. gov.
Sneaker Recycling
Community Outreach Services (COS) food pantry is accepting old sneakers in pairs only. Drop off locations: COS Food Pantry, 19 Park St., Kennebunk, bin under awning; Kennebunkport Public Health Office, 101 Amain St., Kennebunkport, bin on porch; Sea Road Church, 140 CSea Rd., Kennebunk, bin in church foyer. The M drive keeps sneakers from landfills and is a fundraiserY for COS. FMI: fundraising@coskennebunks.org. CM
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Donations can beMY dropped off at any time on the front porch at CY 16 Water St. FMI: www.chamber. gokennebunks.com/list/member/ CMY little-pantry-1995. K
COS Food Pantry
Community Outreach Services operates a food pantry at 19 Park St., Kennebunk, which provides both perishable and non-perishable food to residents of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. All food orders require an appointment. FMI: www.coskennebunks. org or 207-985-3844.
COS Food4Kids Program
Community Outreach Services of the Kennebunks and Arundel provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches for children on weekends and school holidays through the Food4Kids program. FMI: 207604-1394 or tbarden@kennebunk-
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. . . KENNEBUNK from page 7 first Saturday of each month. FMI: www.kennebunkmaine.us/394/ food-programs.
Free Friendship Lunch
12-1 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2 Lord St., Kennebunk, on the second Monday of each month. FMI: www.kennebunkmaine.us/394/food-programs.
~ Calendar of Events ~ Free Community Soup
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. Held on the last Tuesday of each month.
Town of Kittery Election Location
Election Day takes place November 7, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Kittery Community Center Gymnasium, 120 Rogers Rd. FMI: jrichards@
kitteryme.org, 207-475-1312, and 207-475-1313.
Winter Gear Drive
Help keep Kittery warm this winter! The town is collecting used coats, boots, snow pants and other winter gear for all ages until November 11. Donation locations: Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Rd., Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., and Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth St. Items available for
free to community members in need at the Kittery Community Center on Sundays, November 12 and November 19. Volunteers also needed! FMI: www.tinyurl. com/4xpmk5tc.
Free Meal Thursdays
4-5 p.m. every Thursdays at St. Raphael Church Hall, 6 Whipple Rd., Kittery. In-person and takeout meals. FMI or to volunteer: 207-439-0442.
Footprints Food Pantry & Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry
Footprints provides fresh groceries and household supplies for area families in need. Footprints can deliver to those without a car or who are homebound. Call ahead for delivery eligibility. Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry, a part of Footprints Food Pantry in partnership with Maine Meat, provides supplies for pets in the Kittery and Eliot areas. Donations always needed. 37 Old Post Rd., Kittery, Tuesdays 5:306:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-10 a.m. FMI: www.footprintsfoodpantry. org or 207-439-4673.
Town of North Berwick 2024 Dog Licenses
Dog licenses are available at the town hall or online. Owners will need to provide a current rabies certificate at time of licensing. Deadline is December 31. FMI: w w w.townofnorthberwick.org/ town-clerk/pages/dog-licensing.
North Berwick Food Pantry
At the Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High St., North Berwick, drive-through pantry open Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. FMI: www.facebook.com/ g ro u p s / 241976 8 814 9 9 5 3 87/ about.
Town of Ogunquit Creating Lasting Memories
Ongoing. 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. Meetings can take place in-person or via Zoom. FMI: ikanoff@ogunquit.gov or 207-361-8100.
Dogs Permitted on Ogunquit Beaches
Dogs on leashes are permitted on Ogunquit Beaches through March 31, 2024. Dogs are not permitted in the Ogunquit River Estuary at any time.
Town of South Berwick Transfer Station Stickers
Stickers are available at the Town Clerk’s office for free. The vehicle’s license plate number will be needed to attain one. Stickers are to be affixed to the bottom of the passenger side windshield. FMI: www.southberwickmaine. org/departments/transfer_station/ index.php.
South Berwick Community Food Pantry
The pantry is located at 47 Ross St., South Berwick, and serves South Berwick residents. FMI: 207-384-4324 or bpote@sbpd.us. Town of Wells
Wells Dredge Preparation
The town of Wells is preparing for a full harbor dredge in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers. The town will be looking for temporary easements from beachfront property owners to run the pipeline, as well as permission to receive sand. The town is also preparing documents for property owners. Decisions on where sand is to be placed will be decided by the Maine Geological Survey, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and Army Corps of Engineers. The town will hold an informational meeting along with the opportunity to sign up. The dredge dateline is between November 9 and April 9, 2024. FMI: www.wellstown.org, 207-646-5113 (TDD-207-646-7892).
Dogs Permitted on Wells Beach
Leashed dogs are permit ted on Wells beaches. Horses are permitted through March 31. All other large domesticated animals are not permitted within the beach areas.
Town of York Boston Post Cane Nominees
The Senior Citizen Advisory Board of York is accepting applications for the eldest citizen in 2024 for the Boston Post Cane. The recipient should be at least 100 years old. To submit an application, provide the name of the recipient and how to reach them to Deborah Meyers at djmeyers6666@yahoo.com, or 603-502-9362. FMI: www.yorkmaine.org and search for “Boston Post Cane.”
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~ Calendar of Events ~ . . . COUNTY from page 8 York County Shelter Food Pantry
The food pantry is seeking nonperishable food donations and food drives on their behalf. Located at 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred. Open 12-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. FMI: mikeo@ycspi.org or 207-324-1137
Monthly Happenings Dementia Support Group
Explore the history of the homes that line Summer Street in Downtown Kennebunk. Led by a Brick Store Museum tour guide. Reservations required. FMI: www. brickstoremuseum.org or 207985-4802.
Free Admission Tuesdays
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Visits are free on Tuesdays through December. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.
4-5:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 71 Post Rd., Wells. Home Instead and the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free dementia support group on the last Tuesday of every month. RSVP required. FMI: 207-641-1155.
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Amateur Radio Society
Overeaters Anonymous
Every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. The club supports and promotes amateur (ham) radio. FMI: 207-967-8812. Upcoming: November 14, 28.
OPTIONS Clinic
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Police Dept., 156 3 Post Rd., Wells, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Sweetser Drugs & Alcohol Clinician Lacey Bailey provides education about and resources for overdose prevention. FMI: www.knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser.org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207468-4015. Upcoming: November 8, 22.
Bean & Casserole Supper
Every third Saturday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Trailblazers, 102 Bills Ln., Wells. $8 per person for ages 9 and up, $4 for age 4-8, free for younger. FMI: 207-468-9747.
Weekly Happenings Historic Walking Tours
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group, meets Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church, 129 Main St., North Berwick. FMI: 207475-6735. 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. Fellowship and support, free of cost. FMI: www.oa.org.
GriefShare
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Cape N eddick Baptist Church, 3 4 River Rd., York. A weekly, faithbased, support group to help those suffering the loss of a loved one. FMI: www.griefshare.org/ groups/173773 or capeneddickbaptistchurch@gmail.com.
Kittery Community Market
Sundays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Post Office Square, 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Produce, artisan crafts, and live music. Through November 19. FMI: www.kitterycommu-
Free Skill Building Fridays
2-3:30 p.m. at the Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Rd., Cape Neddick. An indoor and outdoor workshop series held on the first Friday of each month. Each Skill Building Session focuses on a different topic. For ages 15 and up. FMI: www.thecenterforwildlife.org or 207-361-1400.
Scottish Country Dancing
Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community House – South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport. Great exercise and fun for all! Try Scottish country dancing, the “ballroom dancing” of Scotland. Beginners always welcome, free will donations gladly accepted. Call ahead to confirm each week’s sessions. FMI: 207590-5047 or 207-490-9050.
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Thursdays in November, 3:15-4:45 p.m. in the youth classroom at the Animal Welfare Society (AWS), 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk. For students in grades 2-5. Led by the AWS Youth Programs coordinator, students will learn about animal care, make crafts, play games, tour the center, and occasionally volunteer at the adoption center. Upcoming: November 9, 16, 30 (closed on the 23rd for the holiday). FMI: www.animalwelfaresociety.org/youth/after-school-club/.
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Coastal Ridge Fair
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Coastal Ridge Elementary School, 1 Coastal Ridge Rd., York. Adult and child crafters, artisans, bake sale, lunch, and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Coastal Ridge Parent Group.
. . . NOV.3 from page 9 Ogunquit. Free admission to the museum. This is the last Free Friday for 2023, as OMAA will close for the season on November 12. FMI: www.ogunquitmuseum. org.
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12-1 p.m., online. Discover features of the Gulf of Maine in this virtual talk hosted by the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, presented by docent Steve Podsiadlo. Topics range from coasts and currents to shores and seabed. Registration required. FMI: www.wellsreserve. org/calendar or 207-646-1555.
Christmas Bazaar
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Raphael’s, 6 Whipple Rd., Kittery. FMI: www. pal-me.org.
Annual Harvest Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. Silent auction, themed gift baskets for raffle, treasures, jewelry, homemade baked and frozen goods, handmade crafts. Lunch provided by area restaurants. Cash, local checks only. FMI: 207-985-3073.
Sustainable Floral Design Workshop
1 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at First Parish Church, 180 York St., York. Old York Garden Club hosts York resident Elizabeth Brown, a cut
2:30 –3:30 p.m. at the Bull ‘N’ Claw Restaurant, 2270 Post Rd., Wells. Kathy Kotakis of the Senior Planning Center provides a free seminar about United Healthcare. Health plan enrollment is open until December 7. FMI and to reserve seating: 207-332-6732.
American Legion Meeting
7 p.m. at Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan Square. Monthly meeting held downstairs for the Charles S. Hatch American Legion Auxiliary of Berwick. Women veterans and their family are invited. FMI: 603-
988-2290 or 207-698-5258.
Thursday, November 9 Painting House Portraits
6-8 p.m. at the Brick Store Museum Program Center, 4 Dane St., Kennebunk. Acclaimed for his distinctive style of perspective, Wade Zahares demonstrates his stepby-step process of painting homes from early sketches to completed work. Sponsored by the Art Guild of the Kennebunks.
American Legion Meeting
7 p.m. at Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan Square. Area veterans are invited to join the men and women of Charles S. Hatch Post #79. Come early for free coffee, snacks, and fellowship. FMI: www. berwickmelegionpost79.org.
Saturday, November 11 Traip Athletic Booster’s 14th Annual Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Traip Academy, 12 Williams Ave., Kittery. $5 Suggested donation. FMI: traipboosterscraftfair@gmail.com.
IWCNE Holiday Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the First Parish Church of York, 180 York St., York. International Women’s Club of New England (IWCNE) presents their annual fair with proceeds to Maine-based charities. Wood and glass crafts, artwork, jewelry, natural beauty products, raffles, bake sale, breakfast and lunch. FMI: 207-251-1746.
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10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Bask in the drama of field and forest while searching for cranberries and seasonal changes. Linda Littlefield Grenfell guides. $8/$6. Registration required. FMI: linda@wellsnerr.org, www.wellsreserve.org/calendar, or 207-646-1555.
Spaghetti Supper
4:30-6 p.m. at Yorkshire Masonic Lodge, 101 High St. (Route 4), North Berwick. Homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage, and dessert. “All you can eat” for $10. FMI: svett@comcast.net or 207-752-3337.
Veterans Dinner
5:30 p.m. at the Wells Elks #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd. Dinner is free for all veterans; $10 all others. Gift card giveaways during the event. FMI: www.wellschamber.org or 207-646-2427.
Sunday, November 12 Annual Veterans Day 5K Road Race
10 a.m. at the Wells Elks #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd. Sponsored by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. FMI: www.wellschamber.org or 207-646-2427.
Hope Woods Walk
1 p.m. at Hope Woods, Kennebunk. Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods invites the public to join a walk with Maine Master Naturalist Gordon Collins who will guide through the accessible trails, pointing out interesting facts about the flora. Registration required. FMI and to register: friendsofhcw@gmail.com or 207387-9100. The Weekly
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In Memoriam: Lewiston
Janet Louise Strobel, 83
Kenneth C. Mayberry, 87
Joseph M. Tringali, Jr., 86
WELLS – Janet Louise Strobel, 83, of Wells, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born August 13, 1940 in Lawrence, MA, to Carl and Ruth (Beattie) Gilchrist. Janet graduated from Lawrence High School in 1958. It was there that she met the love of her life, Kenneth Strobel. The couple married December 19, 1959 and remained married until her passing. She went on to earn her Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN) certification. She was a LPN her entire working career, only taking a hiatus to raise her family. Janet truly lived a caregiver’s lifestyle. When not working as an LPN, she would do anything for anyone. She never put herself first. She was even a caregiver for her mother, motherin-law, and most recently for her son. She treasured her time at “the beach house” in Wells for over 50 years, where she enjoyed her family and friends. She loved to spend her free time boating and fishing for whatever fish were in the water that day. She was active at the South Congregational Church in Lawrence. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ruth Gilchrist, and son Richard Carl Strobel (2021). She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenneth Strobel of Wells; daughters, Kendra Strobel of Andover, MA, and Deborah Messineo and her partner Gary Perusse of Methuen, MA; and grandchildren, Travis Messineo, Tyler Messineo, Kayla Strobel, and Trevor Messineo. Visitation was held 10-11 a.m., on Wednesday, November 1, at Bibber Memorial Chapel in Wells, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. and interment at Ocean View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in Janet’s memory to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit Janet’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Rd., Wells. • • • • • • • • • •
BERWICK – Kenneth C. Mayberry, longtime resident of Berwick, and current resident of Pinnacle Health Care in North Berwick, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2023. He and his twin brother, Milton, were born March 8, 1936 in Lewiston, the sons of Kenneth and Theo (Purington) Mayberry. For many years, Kenneth worked at local shoe shops, retiring from a leather finishing shop in Portsmouth, NH. Loving ly k now n as “Chucka” or “Uncle Chucka,” Kenneth loved fishing and hunting, but especially loved just watching the deer. He enjoyed long walks in the woods, visiting the dairy farm with his nieces at UNH every weekend, and trips to the horse farm. The cows were his favorite, and seemed to remember him every time he visited. C hu c k a h a d a g r e e n thumb and took great pride in his tomato gardens, and at one point, raised more than 300 chickens. He shared his bounty with family and friends. He was always helpful with the chores on the family farm: attending to the animals, gardening, shoveling, or whatever needed to be done. Surviving are his twin brother Milton Mayberry and his wife Charlotte of Berwick, along with seven nieces and nephews who were like his own children: Randall Mayberry of Sun City, AZ, Crystal Dixon and husband Richard of Lebanon, Bonnie Mayberry and Kimberly Mayberry of Berwick, Candace Mayberry of Cornish, Eric Mayberry of South Berwick, Scott Mayberry and wife Tina of Woodville, NH, as well as many great-nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held Friday, November 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., followed by funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com. • • • • • • • • • •
WELLS – Joseph M. Tringali, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy E. (Heinsohn) Tringali and a longtime companion of Nancy M. Russell. Born May 24, 1937 in New York City, Joe was a son of the late Joseph M. and Leonora (Renner) Tringali, Sr. He lived in Vernon, CT, for more than 40 years, and more recently had spent winters in Florida and summers in Maine, where he enjoyed the ocean air and views. Prior to retirement, Joe had a fulfilling 29-year career as an aeronautical engineer designing aircraft engines for Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT. Joe had a passion for travel and, after retiring from Pratt & Whitney, bought a cruise ship travel franchise with his beloved wife, Dorothy. They explored the world together – the United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Scandinavia; a special highlight was going to the Great Wall of China. To celebrate his 80th birthday, Joe and his sons explored the beautiful island of Sicily. Joe was active in his community, and had served on several boards and committees while living in Vernon. As a dedicated father, he spent countless hours watching his sons play hockey. He could also be found rooting for the Boston Red Sox and UConn Women’s basketball teams. When living in Wells, Joe loved playing golf and, most of all, laughing with family and friends. He is survived by his three
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sons, Michael J. Tringali and wife Karen, Steven J. Tringali and wife Donna, and Douglas J. Tringali. Joe also leaves three grandchildren, Matthew R. Tringali, Kristin R. Paulsen, and Christopher J. Tringali, as well as two great-grandchildren, Harper Johnson-Tringali and Noa Johnson-Tringali. He is also survived by the loving family of Nancy Russell. Joe is predeceased by his brother Charles J. Tringali.
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The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Waterman Lake and Comfort Keepers for their loving and compassionate care. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society. For information and condolences, visit www.thequinnfuneralhome.com.
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D'Angelos Receive Rotary Club Award
KITTERYA Community Champion award was recently presented to Lisa and Ernie D’Angelo, by the Rotary Club of Kittery. The award was for “Service Above Self” to the community. The D’Angelos, owners of Kittery Ace Hardware, have been active volunteers with Kittery’s Footprints Food Pantry. They have mentored Traip Academy seniors, hosted the annual Buoy Tree fundraiser, sponsored a car show to raise funds for Mainspring Collective, in addition to many other community support efforts. Nominated by the community, the award was presented by Rotary District 7780 Governor Marion Cheney and Club President Pam Gray at
Robert’s Maine Grill in October. Service Above Self is one of the guiding principles of Rotarians, and the club is pleased to be able to establish this award to recognize and publicize those who are working quietly to make the community a better place. Rotary also presented The D’Angelos a Paul Harris Fellow award, representing $1000 made in their name to the work of the Rotary Foundation, which supports humanitarian service work locally and globally. For more information, email dbgkcg@aol.com or call 207-703-4312. In photo above: Dist r ic t Gover nor Ma r ion Cheney (left) presents the Community Champion Award to Lisa and Ernie D’Angelo.
Van Haren Hired as K-5 Education Coordinator at KCT KENNEBUNKPORT Jenna Van Haren was recently hired as the K-5 Education Program Coordinator at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (KCT). A native of Wisconsin, Van Haren is a biology major with a master’s degree in environmental education. She has spent the last eight years working on the East Coast teaching environmental education programs in school districts, working firsthand with teachers and students, both in the classroom and out in nature. As someone who is familiar with working with school cur riculum standards, Van Haren is excited to “reach out to the teachers in the community, get to know their goals and to get to work involving as many RSU 21 students and teachers as possible in hands on learning and field trips at Kennebunkport Conservation Trust properties, throughout the school year.” When it comes to specialty niches, Van Haren said her love of “insects, bugs, and creepy crawly things such as toads, frogs, salamanders and snakes,” is a hit with young learners, and
is a great way to get them interested in nature no matter where they are. “Bugs are everywhere, and kids can learn from them anywhere, not just in nature. All houses have spiders and other insects in corners and basements for kids to look for and learn about, and when they see my genuine enthusiasm for insects it helps them engage more. I’m excited to bring my knowledge from working in the environment all over the country to the students here, and teaching and learning along with the students and educators in this community.” For more information, visit www.kporttrust.org.
New Senior VP, Chief HR Officer at MEMIC YORK COUNTY Michelle Allen has joined MEMIC’s senior leadership team as the new senior vice president and chief human resources officer. Her appointment was announced in a companywide memo by MEMIC President and CEO Michael P. Bourque. Allen holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and numerous national industry certifications, including Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Compensation Management Specialist, and Senior Professional in Human Resources. She replaces Catherine F. Lamson, who retired in June after 23 years with the company. “Michelle was our top candidate through all three rounds of interviews,” Bourque said. “Her combination of experience, skills, and personality make her a great fit for our team, and I
am excited for her to begin work with us as we scale the business for expansion and greater success.” Allen has worked in human resources since 2007, and in officer-level HR positions for 15 years. Most recently, she served as executive vice president at Androscoggin Bank, where she helped lead a transformation that lifted employee engagement into the top quartile among peers,
YLT Holds Grand Opening of Lafcadio’s Woods Preserve YORK On Sunday, October 22, York Land Trust hosted a grand opening celebration at its newest public access preserve, Lafcadio’s Woods. This 35-acre forested parcel abuts Fuller Forest Preserve, expanding conservation connectivity and public access. The preserve was donated to York Land Trust (YLT) by Emily Fuller Hawkins, Martha Fuller Clark, and Henry W. Fuller in honor of their nephew, Lafcadio Cortesi, who passed away in 2022. Born in Portsmouth, NH, Lafcadio traveled the globe devoting his life’s work to protecting forests on every continent. He was a remarkably effective conservationist and community organizer who provided leadership for numerous international environmental organizations, including Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network. The grand opening event featured remarks about conserving the property and a heartfelt tribute to Lafcadio from members of the Fuller Family. His family was then joined by over 50 attendees who collected organic materials from the land nearby to create a nature mandala at the trailhead, in honor of Lafcadio and his legacy. The event closed with a guided hike along the newly forged trails, led by YLT staff. Thanks to the combined efforts of numerous volunteers and YLT staff, the preserve has been enhanced with the addition of a brand-new kiosk, an
extensive network of trails, and sturdy bridges. The 1.3 mile figure-eight loop trail spans diverse topography, ranging from shrubby wetlands to the south to steep rocky outcroppings to the north. The preserve is perfectly suited for a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, nature study, mountain biking and hunting. Pets on leash are also welcome. Parking can be found across Bartlett Road at the Fuller Forest Preserve parking lot. Because of the collaboration of many volunteers and York Land Trust staff, the preserve now features a newly constructed kiosk, trails, and bridges. The 1.3 mile figure-eight loop trail spans diverse topography, ranging from shrubby wetlands to the south to steep rocky outcroppings to the north. This preserve is an ideal location for hiking, snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, nature study, mountain biking and hunting. Pets on leash are also welcome, and parking is conveniently located across Bartlett Road at the Fuller Forest Preserve parking lot. York Land Trust is a member-supported, nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving and protecting lands of ecological, historic, scenic, agricultural and cultural significance in the greater York area for the benefit of all. For more information and downloadable trail maps, visit www.yorklandtrust.org.
and helped achieve B Corp™ certification, joining 14 other U.S. banks in a commitment to “leveraging business as a force for good.” Prior to her seven years at Androscoggin Bank, she was vice president and human resources manager at Camden National Bank, and a human resources business partner at Acadia Insurance. “The past seven years taught me much about who I wish to be in the world of business, what I stand for as a leader of people and process,” Allen said, “and about who I am, what it means to lead, what it means to leave it all on field. The chance to lead people initiatives in a company with MEMIC’s solid reputation and commitment – in the community, in the state, and in the industry – is a once in a lifetime opportunity. I am thrilled to be able to join the MEMIC team, to lend my experience and support toward MEMIC’s vision for the future.” In her role as Androscoggin Bank Executive Vice President, Allen was instrumental in developing and implementing strategies in collaboration with the CEO and executive team that touched all aspects of the enterprise, including development of its “Mission, Vision, and Values” programs to increase staff empowerment, strategies and efforts around environmental and social governance (ESG), enhancing public relations, upgrading community philanthropy and volunteerism, and developing “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” goals. Bourque said he would rely on Allen for leadership in many of the same initiatives at MEMIC in the coming years. He credited MEMIC Vice President of Human Resources Deb Sabatino and Director of Payroll and Benefits Kristen Wintle, for assuming added responsibility during Allen’s hiring. “I am grateful for their grace, expertise, and advice,” he said. The MEMIC Group includes M EM IC Indem nit y Company, MEMIC Casualty Company, and parent company Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company; all rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The MEMIC Group holds licenses to write workers’ compensation across the entire country. The group insures and serves more than 20,000 employers and their estimated 300,000 employees with dedicated safety and injury management service teams from Maine to Florida. For more information, visit www.memic. com.
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~ Library News ~ Holiday Closure
Most libraries in the area will be closed Saturday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day. Check local library directories and websites for updated information.
Berwick Public Library Zentangle
Wednesday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn artistic method to create images by drawing structured patterns call “tangles.” Refreshments will be available. Registration required.
Library Closed
Saturday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Free Book Fridays
Free books for the taking on Fridays, November 3 and 10, at the library.
Library of Things
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Playgroup Story Time
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. For toddlers.
Social Seniors
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, games and puzzles, good conversation!
Minecraft
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 is November 3.
The Library of Things contains items like power tools, musical instruments, nature explorer backpacks, games, camping tents, and even kayaks, all available to borrow with a valid library card.
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Programs on Video
Saturday, November 4 at 10 a.m. Join Mermaid Lavinia for a special story time.
Videos of recent library programs and events are available online. Topics include “Maker Day,” “Wildlife Encounters,” “Firefighter Story Time,” “ What’s Bugging Your Garden,” and children’s performer Sammie Haynes.
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. For more information and pass reservations contact the library.
Calling All Artists
The library features a different local artist every two months. Artists interested in displaying artwork can contact the library for further information.
Berwick Walkers
Monday mornings at the library. Each week, Berwick Walkers step off on a different route about Berwick, weather permitting. Sponsored by Berwick for a Lifetime.
Nifty Needleworkers
Call the library at 207-698-5737 or visit www.berwick.lib.me.us.
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Seed Library
The Seed Library catalogue is now available. Please take free seeds, grow the plants, then save the seeds to donate back to next year’s seed catalog.
“Try Before You Apply” partnership program. Instruments are available for North Berwick residents to borrow for a week. K-12 students who borrow them can then apply for their own at www. continuumarts.org/apply.
Adult Social Time
Library STEM Kits
Chair Yoga
Kits include astronomy, createa-chain-reaction, engineering, gaming, human body, hydraulics engineering, metal detecting, natural disasters, 4-H galactic quest, rocks-gemstones-minerals, and littleBits Coding. There are also backyard game kits, several game kits, and an audio kit for audiobooks. Patrons may check-out a kit for one week.
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Color, play a game, make a craft, etc. Drop-in the children’s room.
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room. Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. with Maggie Cataldi, $15 per class.
Teen/YA Book Club Mondays at 3:45 p.m.
Yarn Divas Knitting and Crochet Club
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Hand & Machine Sewing Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.
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.
Coffee, Craft, and Chat Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
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Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Share a favorite special recipe with the library, to be compiled for library-related reading programs. Recipe cards available to pick up at the circulation desk. York County Audubon Birding Backpacks are available at the library for patrons of the Martha Sawyer Community, Lebanon, South Berwick Public, Berwick Public, and D.A. Hurd libraries to borrow for a week at a time. A special thanks to York County Audubon for their generosity.
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. . . GRAVES from page 13 On The Night Stand
Saturday, November 4 at 9 a.m., coffee and conversation. Group meets in the Dow Room on the first Saturday of every month. Bring in a book that is currently “on the nightstand;” the group will share what they are reading and create a list for others to explore.
Author Talk: Shannon Mullen
Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. Journalist Shannon Mullen will
talk about her book, “In Other Words, Leadership: How a Young Mother’s Weekly Letters to Her Governor Helped Both Women Brave the First Pandemic Year.” Mullen weaves together the letters Governor Janet Mills exchanged with Ashirah Knapp in the first year of the pandemic. An intimate and compelling true story that is a celebration of civility and compassion. Copies of the book will be for sale and signing. Light refreshments will be served. With special guest Governor Janet Mills.
Potato Pals
Stop by the library for a new program, “Potato Pals.” Select a potato, take it home, transform it into a favorite character, and bring back to the library to go on display. Awards will be announced at the end of the month.
Study Work Spaces Available
Looking for a quiet place to work, or join a zoom call? Consider the Graves Library Business Center when in need of a place to get organized or connect to work remotely.
Tree Festival November 25-26
Library Book Sale
The library encourages visitors to check out the ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books and DVDs in great condition for sale at very low prices. Inventory is always changing. All proceeds go to benefit the library.
Museum Passes Available
Passes are available to area museums: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Boothbay; Seashore Trolley Museum, Arundel; Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk; Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit; Portland Museum of Art, Portland, and the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, Portland. Please call ahead to reserve passes.
Artists of the Graves Library
10am-4pm at York Woods Tree 300 Harold L. Dow Hwy (Route 236), Eliot Join York Woods Tree & Products in welcoming the holiday season with Mainegrown Christmas trees and wreaths, Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music, and all the holiday decorations you could ever need! This will be our first 2-day festival since 2021 and we’re planning to make it our best holiday event yet! The festival is hosted under a heated tent to protect from the elements and cooler temperatures November is sure to bring.
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Work created by staff, volunteers, and library members. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. New pieces come and go as items sell, with half of proceeds from each sale going to benefit the library.
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 community member and talks to them about where they came from, what they do, and what their interests are.
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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 by the Portside Readers, a small group
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Port Knitters
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Calling all fellow knitters! Bring in any current knitting project and supplies.
Story Time
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Tech Help
Weekdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For those trying to set up a social media account, download a book, make a picture folder, learn how to add to a virtual shopping cart, etc. Staff members help with technology needs, any time during library hours. No appointment necessary.
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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. For new and experienced players. Bring in a character from a previous game, make a new one, or use an existing character from the starter set. All other supplies provided. Ages 10 through teen; new players always encouraged.
Spanish Conversation
Please join us to welcome the troops at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease.
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Practice conversational Spanish with educator and native Spanish-speaker Eva Hernandez. Eva is looking forward to getting to know people in the community through this program. Registration is appreciated but not required. This program is free and wheelchair accessible.
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Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. Grab that half-finished project and enjoy the company of others. All skill levels are welcome. Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month.
Tech Time
Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Technology can move too fast for some to keep up. The library is here to help. Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments. Learn to download eBooks and apps, make heads or tails of a new device, and troubleshoot software.
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Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Knit, crochet, embroider, and chat. Show off knitting creations, get tips on crochet technique, chat with old friends and make some new ones. 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 Book Arts
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The group is back and meets weekly at the library. Interested newcomers are welcome to join in and learn the art of bookbinding.
Gabby Gathering: Black History in Maine
Thursday, November 9 at 2:30 p.m. Today, Maine is called one of the whitest states in the nation. While that may or may not be true, Black folks have been here since the very beginning and have been a big part of the state’s history.
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~ Library News ~ . . . OGUNQUIT from page 14 Bob Greene, local journalist and author, leads participants through the African American contributions to Maine’s rich history.
November Book Club
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First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m: “The Sorcerer of Pyongyang,” By Marcel Theroux. Upcoming: December 6.
LEGO Club
LEGO Club
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on the second fl oor. For builders ages 5-12. Casual, drop-in building and play. All that is needed is imagination!
Teen Crafternoon
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. For ages 12-18. An afternoon of crafts with resident crafting queen, Greta.
Oneness Meditation
Every third Saturday of the month, 10-11:30 a.m. Take a break, quiet the mind, and discover the benefits of meditation in a sacred transfer of energy. Embark on a journey of self-discovery. No registration required. FMI: marael@me.com. Upcoming: November 18. Call the library at 207-439-1553 or visit www.rice.lib.me.us.
Card Making
Thursday, November 9 at 2 p.m. Make unique cards to celebrate the fall season and upcoming winter holidays! Program is a drop-in, no registration required. All materials provided.
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and ideas about teen programs, space, and materials and exercise their leadership skills. Community service hours available for each meeting, as well as potential other opportunities in upcoming events. New members welcome.
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Pre-K Story Time
Tuesday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m. We will be discussing “Mad Honey,” by Jodi Picoult. Copies available for borrowing. The meeting will have a Zoom option as well, ask for the link when RSVPing. Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.
Wednesday, November 8 at 1 p.m. Build up creativity brick-by-brick. Snacks provided. For students grades 5 and up. Free.
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Wells Public Library Great Decisions
Friday, November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Lively and informative discussions on global issues. Meetings center on topics outlined in the Great Decisions briefing book, provided by the Foreign Policy Association. The library will have one copy on reserve; books may also be purchased online. This month’s topic is homelessness. FMI: www.fpa. org/great_decisions or www.facebook.com/greatdecisions.
Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Meets first Tuesday every month, open to all adults. Chat about books, share favorite books/authors, and discover new favorites. This month we will be reading “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell,” by Robert Dugoni.
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November Shows at KAA: “Natural Wonders,” Artist Joyce Amend
KITTERY Leonardo da Vinci once wrote that “nature is the source of all true knowledge.” While this may be true, nature can also sometimes be a source of magic and mystery. The Kittery Art Association (KAA) invites the public to join them in their new exhibit, “Natural Wonders,” a group exhibit featuring members from the KAA. The show will be on view through November 26. An open-
ing reception will be held this Sunday, November 5, 5-7 p.m. Also on view this month is work by Spotlight Artist Joyce Amend. She is a local artist and art instructor who lives and works in and around the beautiful seacoast region. She earned her BS degree at Cabrini University, PA, and then studied art at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, earning her MA degree in visual art. Before relocating to York, Amend taught art in Con-
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necticut schools. She was the recipient of various grants awarded by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, The State of Connecticut and the Hartford Education Foundation. More recently, she was awarded a grant by the Maine Arts Commission to continue her work. Amend enjoys painting in acrylic, watercolor and oil, is a certified Zentangle instructor. In addition to Zentangle meditative drawing, Joyce also teaches workshops in mandala dot painting, abstract watercolor, and acrylic fluid art painting at various recreational, community and health groups throughout Maine and New Hampshire. Her work has been exhibited throughout the region. Joyce’s artist statement: “In my everyday life, I am a planner and an organizer... I like to have all my ducks in a row, whether planning a vacation, scheduling daily tasks, organizing a class I’m teaching or coordinating family events. When it comes to creative art-making, much of that organization goes out the window! Spontaneity enters my world in a wondrous way. But this has happened only since I embraced the world of abstract art. Early on, my artwork focused on oil paintings that were detailed and quite realistic. My favorite theme then was recreating beautiful snowcapped
mountain ranges on canvas. Occasionally, I still find myself drawn to digging into my oils to paint those majestic forms of nature. I find this calming and exciting. However, once I discovered f luid acrylic painting, I was hooked. There is something magical about free-flowing, intuitive compositions that spontaneously evolve into beautiful abstract artworks. The unexpected merging of colors, and the compositional surprises are so exciting, where pigments dance across the canvas – somewhat controlled, but willfully intent as to where they want to go. And so, where art-making is concerned, the organizational component of my being was set free. When creating an abstract f luid artwork, I begin with a specific compatible color palette, fusing it as liquified colors. Using any of a variety of systematic methods, such as gravity, motion, and air, an explosion of colors results. I then manipulate the pigments until a pleasing and exciting composition appears, focusing on movement and design. Of tentimes hidden images appear; yet other times, the finished piece may bring about an emotion. Some of my artwork is layered with a glass-like resin that enhances and defines the overall beauty of the piece. Living on the Maine seacoast, it is easy to find creative
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inspiration when surrounded by the beauty and colors that nature provides for this region.” The KAA gallery features the works of seacoast artists in monthly group shows, and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all ages. KAA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, committed to their mission of promoting knowledge of the arts, stimulating interest in the work of local artists, and expressing appreciation for the abundant creativity in the seacoast area. The KAA is located at 2 Walker Street, in the heart of Kittery Foreside. For more information, visit www.kitteryartassociation.org, email info@ kitteryartassociation.org, or call 207-451-9384. . . . WELLS from page 15 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., Fridays at 1:15 p.m. outside. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. Dress accordingly, story time will be outdoors.
French Conversation
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. An informal approach to practicing or relearning French. Anyone with a French Language interest can participate. Venez parler français avec nous!
Fiber Arts
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Show off latest knitting creations, get tips on crochet techniques, chat with old friends, make some new ones. All ages, levels of ability are encouraged to join.
LEGO and Rubik’s Cube Club
Fridays at 3 p.m. Build master creations with LEGOs provided by the library. The library also has Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve them. All ages welcome.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.
William Fogg Library Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser
Pies can be preordered at the front desk until Wednesday, November 15. Apple, pecan, blueberry or pumpkin pies available for pick up on Wednesday, November 22. Pies will be home baked by volunteers, $15 each. Support the library and make Thanksgiving a little more delicious at the same time!
Haunted Happenings Rescheduled
Friday, November 3, 6 -8 p.m. Rescheduled along with other town happenings due to the tragic events in Lewiston. Games, prizes, costumed characters, photo opportunities, free cider and doughnuts. Tour the home, meet the
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~ Arts & Entertainment ~ Internationally Known Irish Fiddler Kevin Burke KENNEBUNK Kevin Burke, one of the most popular and inf luential Irish fiddlers of the past 40 years, will make a special solo appearance in West Kennebunk on November 12. Burke’s performance is a part of the popular “Concerts in West K!” series of acoustic music concerts. Born in London in 1950 to parents from County Sligo, Ireland, Burke began playing the fiddle when he was just seven or eight years old. London at the time was home to a large community of Irish immigrants, and Irish music thrived throughout the city. Immersion in this
scene, combined with formal violin lessons, provided Burke with an exceptional education in the traditional music he is known worldwide for today. Burke’s professional career
has been extensive. He has been a member of some of the most popular and inf luential Irish groups of the past 40 years, including the Bothy Band, Patrick Street, and Open House. He has also played many times with the Celtic Fiddle Festival, a group of Celtic fiddlers active since 1993. Burke has also worked with a number of duo partners, such as Jackie Daly, Micheal O. Domhnaill, and Cal Scott, and has enjoyed an extensive solo career. He has garnered prestigious awards in both Ireland and the U.S., and was a 2002 recipient of a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment
for the Arts. In 2016, Burke was named “Irish Traditional Musician of the Year.” He has recently launched “Music from an Irish Cottage,” a series of online videos, performances, and conversation with other leading Irish musicians. Burke’s concert will take place Sunday, November 12,
3-5 p.m. at the West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Road. Admission to the concert is $20 per person at the door, with open seating available. The concert is part of the reboot of the popular “Concerts in West K!” series. For more information, visit www.kevinburke.com or call 207-985-2831.
Church Collecting Socks for Unhoused Mainers KENNEBUNKPORT Each hol id ay se a son, Church on the Cape (COTC) par tners with Grace-Street Ministries in Portland for their annual Sock Campaign. New wool blend socks in all sizes are collected by COTC and GraceStreet Ministries and are distributed to unhoused populations throughout the area. Each pair of socks donated from the campaign comes with a tag that states, “With love from Church on the Cape.” Last year, with the money raised by COTC, approximately 300 $10 Dunkin’ gift cards were added to the gift packs. The gift cards allows recipients to go into any Dunkin’ shop, buy a coffee and something to eat, use the bathrooms to wash up, and just be a regular customer getting warm on a cold day. Pastor Logan of Grace Street Ministries said “It’s a big help, and a godsend during a Maine winter. There are approximately 280 tents spread throughout the city of Portland
Items Sought for KCT Auction KENNEBUNKPORT The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (KCT) is seeking items for their annual online auction. This year, all proceeds from the auction will go toward returning power to the Goat Island lighthouse. Gift certificates for businesses, restaurants, lodging, services, events, and recreational activities are always gladly accepted. Clothing, merchandise, new or gently used items, gift baskets, art, jewelry, handmade items, antiques, autographed items etc. are also welcome. The Kennebunkport Conservation Trust is dedicated to preserving land for use by current and future generations, and to managing properties in a way that reflects the natural and cultural heritage of Kennebunkport. For more information on ways to contribute, contact KCT Operations Manager Heather Magaw at hmagaw@kporttrust. org or visit www.kporttrust.org.
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year-round. All are grateful for a warm clean pair of socks.” Those who would like to contribute to the COTC Sock Campaign, may drop off or mail donations made out to Church on the Cape, with the word “Socks” written on the memo line. The mailing address is 3 Langsford Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046; or come by the church on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., or during Sunday service at 10 a.m. For more information, visit wwww.churchonthecape.org, email scmpreach@windstream. net, or call 207-967-5787.
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2023 MUSIC PROGRAM GRANTS AVAILABLE
Does your tax-exempt organization support or provide music programs for K-12 age children in York County? We are looking for you! Our Committee, acting on behalf of the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust, will select eligible organizations to receive a grant to be used for educational purposes such as instruments, specialized equipment and instructors, scholarships, etc., for K-12 age children in York County (please note requests for uniforms, travel, or programs outside of York County will not be considered). If you believe you meet the qualifications, please submit the dollar amount you wish to be awarded and its intended purpose, as well as a brief description of the music programs of your organization and evidence of your taxexempt status, by December 10, 2023 to Sarah B. Neault, Trustee of the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust, c/o Bergen & Parkinson, LLC, 62 Portland Road, Suite 25, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
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Health & Fitness Bill to Support Healthy Childhoods
NATIONWIDE Recent ly, U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced legislation to promote healthy childhoods for children across the United States. The Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACE) Act would authorize grants to public health entities for the prevention of negative events during childhood like violence, abuse or neglect. The public health entities, like the Center for Disease Control (CDC), would use these grants for prevention activities or intervention. The CDC Director would also be required to conduct studies and research on ways to prevent negative childhood experiences. Existing research shows
that certain negative events, circumstances, or maltreatment during childhood – known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – are associated with negative health outcomes both in childhood and later in life. An increased understanding of the connection between ACEs and long-term health is now even more critical, as studies from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) show that social isolation, school closures, and other stressors unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic may be amplifying the need for additional mental health resources. “Over the last several years, unprecedented challenges have inflicted serious traumas on our children, while at the same time hampering their social ties and support networks. These trau-
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children and promote lifelong health and well-being.” “Every child is filled with tremendous promise,” said Dr. Melissa Merrick, CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), “Promoting positive childhood experiences sets them up to thrive. PCA America supports the Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Act which will boost resources for preventing, mitigating, and understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences through data-driven, evidenced-based strategies and activities that leverage multi-sector partnerships.” According to the CDC, an estimated 62% of adults surveyed across 23 states reported that they had experienced one adverse childhood experience and nearly one-quarter reported that they had experienced three or more. The CDC has recognized adverse childhood experiences as a major public health concern and made it a priority area for focus in the National Center for Injury Prevention. However, there remain significant gaps in research to better define and understand these negative experiences. The KingMurkowski bill would make funding available to build on previous research and better
understand how these negative experiences effect people throughout their lives. The legislation would authorize the CDC Director to award grants to states, territories, Tribes, and local governments to carry out programs to prevent negative childhood experiences. The grants can be used for direct prevention or positive experience promotion interventions and to improve data collection and analysis. It would also require the CDC Director to conduct studies, evaluations, and research to address ACEs and promote PCEs. L a s t ye a r, S e n a t o r s King and Murkowski were honored with the “Publius Award” from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress for public service and pragmatic solutions that avoid the political winds of the day. They have consistently worked together to, improve healthcare options for Mainers and Alaskans like expanding telehealth access, expand the mental healthcare workforce in rural America, and lower winter energy costs for families. For more information, visit www.king.senate.gov/ newsroom/.
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Health & Fitness Federal Grant to Bolster PFAS Response Efforts STATEWIDE The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestr y (DACF) announced recently that it has received a $5 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support the State’s effort to address PFAS contamination. The award was made possible through the Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, introduced in the House by Congresswoman Pingree and supported by the Maine delegation. “This substantial grant is a critical next step in our collective efforts to combat PFAS contamination, helping advance our nation-leading response to PFAS to protect our farms, communities, and future,” said Amanda Beal,
Commissioner of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. “The Governor and I are thankful to the Biden Administration and Maine’s Congressional Delegation for this important award.” DACF will use the grant to support on-farm infrastructure improvements, fund essential agricultural PFAS research, advance the development of PFAS testing methodologies, and facilitate the creation and dissemination of vital guidance and educational materials to Maine agricultural producers that will also serve as a base of knowledge and support for other states and impacted producers nationwide. DACF intends to allocate the funds as follows: $3 Million to fund approximately six research projects, each valued at up to $500,000,
spanning over two years that will provide valuable information directly to producers impacted by PFAS. This research will focus on alternative cropping systems, PFAS uptake in crops and livestock, implementing strategies to mitigate PFAS impacts in agricultural operations, and supporting farm management decisions; $1 Million for grants to support on-farm infrastructure enhancements, ensuring our farms have the necessary resources to thrive; More than $100,000 will be allocated to grants for business planning, engineering design work, and marketing consultancies to assist farms in making operational changes or rebranding after PFAS contamination; Funding to the Maine Centers for Disease Control to sup-
port the development of testing methods for diverse agricultural matrices and products. This support will extend to lab analysis and data interpretation to effectively guide agricultural producers and consumers. DACF is dedicated to assisting farms impacted by PFAS contamination. Under the direction of the Mills Administration and with bipartisan Legislative support, DACF has created a pioneering technical and financial assistance program that assists affected farmers in navigating the uncertainties of PFAS contamination. Learn more about DACF’s PFAS response efforts, the PFAS Fund, and resources on the department’s web page. DACF is dedicated to assisting farms impacted by PFAS contamination and has created a pioneering technical and financial assistance program that assists affected farmers in navigating the uncertainties of PFAS
ALA. “The new COPD state briefs also examine key indicators for COPD in Maine, such as air quality, tobacco use, education, income level and vaccination rate, which can help us determine where to focus our prevention efforts and help those most impacted by the disease.” Additional states include Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia. State prevalence rates range from 3.7% in Hawaii to 13.6% in West Virginia. The goal of the COPD State Briefs is to raise awareness for COPD and empower public health and healthcare professionals to take actionable steps to prevent the onset of illness, reduce health inequities, set goals for earlier diagnosis and ensure clinical guidelines are used to manage and treat COPD. For Maine, the ALA recommends the following actions to reduce the burden of COPD: Use a validated COPD screening tool for people who may be
at risk of COPD or reporting symptoms; Confirm a COPD diagnosis using spirometry, especially in primary care; Use evidence-based tobacco prevention and cessation services; Promote recommended vaccinations; Recommend pulmonary rehabilitation, COPD education and a COPD Action Plan. The COPD State Briefs were created with support by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The American Lung Association (ALA) is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the ALA is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information, visit www.lung.org/copd-briefs or call 800-586-4872.
contamination. Sa feg u a rd i ng huma n health and ensuring the viability of farms are DACF’s guiding principles. DACF staff work directly with impacted farms to identify the sources of contamination, recommend mitigation strategies, and provide technical assistance. The discovery of PFAS on a farm is undeniably challenging, but with support from DACF’s Bureau of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Resources and the new PFAS Fund, some farms can make adjustments that allow them to remain in business and ultimately produce safe food. When that is not the case, the PFAS Fund may purchase PFAS contaminated property. The PFAS fund will also support research and health initiatives. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/dacf/ ag/pfas.
Great Pay, Benefits, Supportive Office Staff, Paid Training
ALA: Maine Among Highest COPD Rates in the U.S. STATEWIDE The Maine American Lung Association (A LA) recently released its annual COPD State Briefs, which include data about prevention, diagnosis, health outcomes and treatment of the disease for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The briefs highlight the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) across the U.S., highlighting the states with the highest COPD rates and opportunities to improve the burden of the disease. Maine is one of ten states that have the highest COPD rates and highest burden in the country. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. There is currently no cure for COPD, but the disease is treatable. Nationally, approximately 5% of adults or 12.5 million Americans are living with COPD. For Maine, the results are as follows: 99,861 of adults have been diagnosed with COPD; The COPD prevalence rate is 9%; 888 people die each year from COPD; Annual cost of COPD treatment is $154 million; There are 92,660 lost days of work each year due to COPD. “Unfortunately, here in Maine, our residents face a higher burden of COPD, but together we can work to help prevent the disease and support people living with the disease to live longer and more active lives,” said Lance Boucher, director of advocacy for the
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~ Home & Business Services ~ PLUMBING & HEATING EST.
1959 Plumbing • Heating Air Conditioning Installation • Service
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TREE REMOVAL - STUMP GRINDING - LOT CLEARING
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~ Home & Business Services ~ MULCH / LOAM
WASTE REMOVAL
Rickers Mulch & Storage
ROOFING & GUTTERS
Mulch / Loam / Gravel Outdoor storage Firewood Pick-Up or Delivery
Seamless Gutters Larry Floyd ~ The Gutter Guy
MILITARY & SENIOR DISCOUNTS 207.651.3794 • Sanford, ME
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Brooks Roofing Quality Materials Superior Workmanship
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207-475-7313
Cameron Roll, Owner Roll Excavation & Land Management York, ME “Let us make your residential and commercial needs a reality. Covering a wide variety of services in the industry, and derived from an engineering and construction background!”
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A FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS SINCE 1969 We offer Dependable Service with a Fleet of Trucks to Serve You • Commercial & Residential Pumping • Septic Tanks, Sewer Lines & Leach Fields Installed • Complete Septic Tank Service • Grease Trap Maintenance • Septic Pump Replacement • Catch Basin Cleaning • Frozen Sewer Lines Cleared • High Pressure Jetting • Video Pipe Inspection Camera • Septic System Financing Available • Hydro Excavation • Neighborhood & Senior Citizen Discounts!
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~ Home & Business Services ~ EXCAVATION
PAINTING
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HYDRAULIC SERVICES
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63 Route 1 Bypass, Kittery, ME 03904
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• Patios • Walkways • Driveways • Pools • Retaining Walls • Stone Work/Veneer • Patio Sealing • Lawn Installation • Landscape Design/Install
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~ Dining ~ Open For Our 28th Season
Serving
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FAMILY RESTAURANT
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Blue Horizon Motel • bluehorizonmotel.net
Clean • Reasonable Rates • EAT, SLEEP & WALK TO THE BEACH
CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 207-646-3178
756 York St, York Harbor • Open Thursday-Monday www.LobsterCoveRestaurant.com • 207-351-1100
Angelina’s Ristorante 655 Main St • Ogunquit
TUSCAN GRILLE & WINE BAR
207.646.0445
OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK
angelinasogunquit.com Year Round 4:30-9:30 pm
Mangia (EAT)
Thursdays
Every Thursday Night, enjoy a Salad or Soup & choose between 12 different Italian Entrées.
20.99
$
YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION
Wine Down
Mondays
When you purchase 2 FULL PRICE dinners for dine-in or take-out, we will include our choice of a bottle of ITALIAN red wine on us. We will charge you 15 cents so it’s legal.
YOU MUST MENTION THIS PROMOTION
Nightly Specials Monday: Create Your Own Pasta Night $21
An innovative dining experience where you choose your own pasta and sauce! Select from 6 different pastas and 11 different sauces, served with salad and Italian bread.
Tuesday: Pasta É Basta $24
A glass of Italian red or white wine, homemade soup or salad, and choose one of 9 special pasta dishes!
Wednesday: Community Night 3-Course Dinner $28 6 Entrées to choose from with soup or salad, and dessert.
Thursday: Personal Wine Dinner $69 per couple
3-Course dinner with 6 entrées to choose from, soup or salad, dessert, and a bottle of wine of your choice.
Sunday: Sunday Suppers $28
11 Classic Italian dinners to choose from with a cup of homemade soup or mixed baby green salad. Specials above not available on holidays or holiday weekend
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~ Dining ~ pasta sundays are back!
pasta on a sunday! EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4PM - CLOSE
PASTA, PASTA, PASTA! $17.95 Per Person • Includes demi salad, pasta entrée, & our dessert of the day CHICKEN & BASIL LINGUINI Pan seared chicken breast sautéed in a light cream sauce with fresh basil, plum tomatoes, & roasted butternut squash
CHICKEN PICCATA Over linguini pasta with capers & a white wine sauce VEGETABLE LINGUINI Fresh Mediterranean vegetables sautéed with linguini & pesto LAMB BOLOGNESE Slow cooked braised lamb ragout served over bucatini & topped with pesto BUCATINI & KEFTEDES Greek style pasta & meatballs topped with parmesan cheese SHRIMP & MUSSEL SCAMPI Sautéed in lemon, garlic, white wine, butter, fresh herbs & served over linguini pasta
CACIO E PEPE Linguini pasta tossed with pecorino romano cheese & toasted black peppercorns CHICKEN & EGGPLANT PARM Traditional breaded chicken breast with sautéed eggplant & house made tomato sauce served over linguini pasta
PROSCIUTTO LINGUINI Tossed with green peas in a garlic parmesan cream sauce CHICKEN ALFREDO Linguini pasta sautéed with creamy alfredo sauce & fresh broccoli
FAMILY STYLE DINNERS $16 for 1 | $30 for 2 | $60 for 4 • Includes demi salad & our dessert of the day PASTISTIO Our take on a Greek favorite with layers of pasta, rich lamb bolognese & creamy béchamel YIAYIA'S CHICKEN Val's original home recipe served with our house mac & cheese 1 7 3 M A I N S T R E E T • O G U N Q U I T, M E | ( 2 0 7 ) 6 4 6 - 1 1 1 2 | N I K A N O S . C O M
Serving Dinner Thursday-Monday from 4:30pm (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY
POE:
Tales of Fear & Suspense Opens Halloween night for six shows only!
Limited seating. Details at clayhillfarm.com
Now taking reservations for the
Holidays! 207.361.2272
220 Clay Hill Rd. Cape Neddick Just 2 Miles West of Ogunquit
Celebrating Our 33rd Season!
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1205 POST ROAD (ROUTE 1), WELLS
FALL HOURS
Open Tues-Thurs 4-8, Fri 4-8:30, Sat 3:30-9 • Closed Sun-Mon
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You choose any food item(s) on the menu totaling $25 or more and we’ll take $5 off!
Breakfast
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Liquor and tax not included. Cannot be used in combination with group packages. Maximum of 3 coupons/discounts/complimentary certificates may be used. $25 per coupon must be spent. Coupon valid only at time of purchase. Not valid on holidays. EXPIRES 12/31/23.
Please present coupon before ordering.
Manager’s signature required: ___________________________ (WS)
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~ Library News ~ Thursdays at 2 p.m.
. . . FOGG from page 16
Dungeons & Dragons
wizard cooking up spells and potions in his caldron, have fortunes told and encounter roaming spirits. This year’s event is in honor of the late Sharon Kibat, former library trustee and director. Event is a fundraiser to support library programs and resources.
Great Whites Talk
Thursday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. John Mohan of the University of New England will talk about great whites and other sharks of the Gulf of Maine. Dr. Mohan will explain what sharks are really like, why they are important and why great whites are seen more regularly.
Fine Free
The library is officially fine-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.
Baby Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Beginners welcome at any time. Register online or call the library.
For More Information
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories, movement and songs. For ages three to five, with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.
York Diversity Forum Documentary
Italian Conversation
Thursday, November 7, 7-9 p.m. The York Diversity Forum will be sharing “Truthtellers: A documentary about American Courage,” s film about Robert Shutterly’s artwork that chronicles courageous American activists.
Baby/Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories, songs, rhymes, lap bounces, social playtime. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers.
LEGO Builders
Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. Build something amazing! Each builder will create something to put on display until the next meeting. Kids kindergarten through fourth grade can participate with a caregiver.
Ingredients
Instructions
1-1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
Preheat oven to 350°. In the bowl of a stand up mixer, fi tted with paddle at tachment, combine sugar, butter, tahini and vanilla until fluffy and well blended. Beat in egg. Add in sesame seeds and poppy seeds. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually mix flour mixture into wet mixture. Fold in coconut, then chocolate chips.
3/4 cup salted butter 2 Tbsp. tahini 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 large egg
Story Time at York Land Trust
YPL Walking Club
vanced conversational skills in the Italian language. Upcoming: November 7.
This is a drop-in program.
Crafting Group
Every other Thursday, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Bimonthly meetup or any and all handcrafters! Upcoming: November 16.
Week in Review
Fridays, 3-4 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. A casual weekly gathering of individuals interested in having civil discussion about the previous week’s current events.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-363-2818 or visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.
Weekly Recipe: “Everything Bagel” Cookies
The current exhibition honors York Art Association members. Some are professional exhibitors, some are art teachers, and some engage art for the deep pleasure of making.
School-Age Story Time
Toddler Story Time
Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Suitable for those with intermediate to ad-
New Exhibit: York Art
Thursdays at 10:30 am.
Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Young master builders can build creations based on the week’s provided theme, or do their own thing and show off their skills.
Preschool Story Time
Call the library at 207-439-9437 or visit www.williamfogglibrary.org. York Public Library
Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at York Land Trust headquarters, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York. Stories, songs and rhymes with a librarian. The group meets inside for stories and an activity, and may venture out into the garden depending on weather. Registration required, please list names and ages of each child attending.
LEGO Club
Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join a rotating selection of favorite librarians for a guided walk around town. Tour starts at the library lobby. Call ahead for details and to RSVP.
2 Tbsp. poppy seeds 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup semi- sweet chocolate chips
Scoop out tablespoon - sized balls onto baking sheet, 2” apart. Sprinkle a little bit of salt on each cookie, before baking (optional). Bake for 10-13 minutes, rotating halfway through baking.
Flake salt for finishing (optional)
Recipe courtesy Whisk in the
1 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup shredded coconut
Southern, www.whiskinthesouthern.com.
~ Dining ~
1465 Main Street
So. Sanford Maine 04073
OPEN YEAR ROUND 11:00 to 7:00, Closed Only Mondays
FAMOUS CHOWDERS and LEGENDARY SEAFOOD
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Fish Friday
Special Friday-Only Deals on Select Haddock Entrées
$
12 FISH & CHIPS 99
November 3rd Only
Fried haddock with French fries and cole slaw
Open Daily at 11:30am for Lunch & Dinner
124 Post Road / Route 1, Wells Daily Specials 11:30am-8pm
Sunday
Chicken Parmesan or Shrimp Scampi $15.95 served over locally-made linguini
Monday
Fried Seafood Combo $17.95
choose 2: haddock, shrimp, clam strips, or sea scallops, with french fries & coleslaw
Tuesday
Fried Buttermilk Chicken $14.95
with green beans, mashed potatoes & bacon gravy
OFFERED AT THIS PRICE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3 ONLY May not be combined with any other discount offer or coupon.
EIGHT DOLLAR MARGARITAS Colossal On The Rocks Milagro Margaritas $8.00 All Day, Every Day!
Full Menu Available Take-Out Cocktails & Beers!
Wednesday
BBQ Grill Combo $17.95
choose 2: 1/2 rack baby back ribs, BBQ chicken breast, BBQ shrimp, or BBQ salmon with 2 sides
Thursday
Steak Bomb $11.95
Maine Family Farms shaved ribeye, sauteed onions & mushrooms, with American cheese, on a grilled sub roll, served with 1 side
Fried Shrimp Roll $11.95
All natural shrimp, no added phosphates or chemicals, served with homemade cocktail sauce & 1 side
Friday
Fried Haddock Platter $16.95 with french fries & coleslaw
Dine-In or Take-Out: Call (207) 641-0601 newenglandhousewells.com
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FINANCE & CAREER HUD Funds Available in Affordable Housing Vouchers
NATIONWIDE The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced two actions that together will enable more families to rent a healthy, stable home at an affordable cost: publishing Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 and releasing an additional $113 million in Housing Choice Vouchers to public housing agencies to help 9,500 families to meet these growing costs. “Housing choice vouchers are some of the strongest tools we have to help families find stable and affordable housing,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “This year, HUD found that rents rose once again, accentuating the strain on costs for American families. These updated Fair Market Rents and our funding will ensure households can utilize vouchers in a
competitive rental market.” The Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) published Fair Market Rents (FMRs) for FY24, which helps to determine the maximum amount a Housing Choice Voucher will cover. Nationally, FMRs will increase by an average of approximately 12%, which will increase the number of units that families using housing vouchers can access. “Increases in Fair Market Rents help families find homes of their choosing in competitive housing markets,” said Solomon Greene, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. “This year we are continuing improvements we made last year to how we calculate Fair Market Rents to make sure they are keeping up with rising rents. We’ve already seen these improvements help more voucher holders find housing that
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is affordable, and we expect these new updates will help even more families.” The Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) also announced an additional $113 million in Housing Choice Voucher funding awards for 118 highperforming public housing agencies in 36 states. These funds will enable these agencies to provide rental assistance to 9,500 additional households in the coming year. “We want to make sure communities have the tools they need to help families lease homes,” said Richard J. Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. “The additional funding we are awarding to housing authorities today helps these agencies that are already maximizing funds to house as many families as possible.” The Housing Choice Voucher program enables families to afford rental units in the private market. Given recent rental cost increases, families who receive vouchers are experiencing greater difficulty successfully using their vouchers to find affordable, safe, and quality housing. The new FMR levels recently announced – on top of an approximately 10 % increase nationally in FY 2023 – will help the voucher program keep up with rent increases in the private market, expand the number of affordable units, and help more families rent homes at an affordable cost. Housing Choice Vouchers are a key element of the BidenHarris Administration’s strategy to reduce homelessness and provide American families with tangible resources to address rising living costs. Since entering office, the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded more than 100,000 new housing vouchers to help more families afford a healthy, stable place to rent. Maine was allocated $21,790 for the vouchers. For more information, visit www.hud.gov, or call 202-7080685.
Free Workforce Strategy Webinar Series STATEWIDE A new monthly webinar series analyzing Maine workforce strategies was launched recently by Maine Community College System (MCCS) and the Harold Alfond Center. The series, called “Business Blueprint: Workforce Strategies in Maine’s Evolving Economy,” will feature guests with lived experience and subject matter expertise, who will share their best practices, opportunities, and resources to benefit Maine businesses and workers. The series is produced and presented by The Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce, the short-term workforce training center for MCCS. The premiere episode was livestreamed on Wednesday, November 1, and included guests Bruce Walker from L.L. Bean and Julia Trujillo Luengo with the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development. The speakers spoke live with host Joshua Howe, MCCS deputy executive director of workforce training and remote work. Luengo updated viewers on the implementation of the state’s 10-year economic plan and the initial findings of a recent employer survey, and Walker shared how L.L. Bean has expanded remote work in recent years, how remote work has impacted company culture, and the lessons learned since COVID. “This is a timely, practical webinar series that we hope will be truly useful to Maine businesses and workers,” said Dan Belyea, chief workforce development officer of the Harold Alfond Center. “In conversation with our 1,300-plus business partners across the state, we’ve learned there is a tremendous appetite for this kind of conversation between business leaders. Collectively, we are our own best partners, sharing our experiences and knowledge broadly and helping each
other face the challenges and opportunities in Maine’s changing economy. We’re looking to provide real solutions to real problems – and add value that lifts up businesses of all sizes across the state.” A schedule for the webinar series is posted on the MCCS website. Upcoming topics include: 2024 Employer Changes: Maine’s New Retirement Savings Mandate; Investing in Your Workforce: The Dirigo Business Incentive; AI in the Workplace: How AI Will Change Your Workforce in 2024; Consistent Healing: What You Need to Know about Recovery in the Workplace; The New Mainer Advantage: Tapping into Talent to Help Your Organization Grow; Your Best Investment: Why Apprenticeships Should be a Priority; From Incarceration to Employment: How and Why to Hire Return Citizens. Recordings of the webinar series are posted on the MCCS website and on the Alfond Center and MCCS’ YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook channels. T he H a r old A l fo nd Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce coordinates all short-term workforce training programs for Maine’s community colleges. The Center launched in 2021 and speeds the delivery of critical training to both students and employers through pre-hire training, incumbent worker training, and scholarships that support short-term workforce students continuing to degree and certificate programs. Webinars are ongoing, open to the public, and offered at no cost. To register, visit https://23120533.hs-sites.com/ mccs-webinar-remote-reset. For more information, email ngallagher@mccs.me.edu, MCCS@mccs.me.edu, or call 207-629-4028.
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If they are a citizen of the United States and a resident of Maine when they are in the United States, the voter has a right to vote in Maine. This section is meant to answer questions about circumstances where a citizen may be in a transitional situation, and unsure as to where they can register to vote.
If a student lived in Maine prior to attending school in another state, and they wish to establish or keep their voting residency in Maine at that location (e.g., at their parents’ home address), they may do so as long as the voter has not already registered to vote in another state. Maine students may keep their voting residency here even if they move out of the county, state, or country to attend school. The only way they will lose this residency is if they abandon it by asserting residency in a new state. If the voter has registered to vote in another state, they will have to re-qualify as a Maine resident by providing proof of residency before they can register again in Maine.
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Maine Voting Residence Fact Sheet STATEWIDE The following information is provided by www.maine.gov. Eligibility to Register and Vote in Maine
To be eligible to register to vote in Maine, a voter must: Be a citizen of the United States; be at least 16 years of age (they must be at least 18 years of age to vote, except that in primary elections they may vote if they are 17 but will be 18 by the general election); have established and maintain a voting residence in the municipality (i.e. city, town, plantation or unorganized township) where they seek to register.
Maine Voting Residence
Residence for the purposes of elections is defined in Maine election law (Title 21-A, section 112 (1)) as that place where the person has established a fixed and principal home to which the person, whenever temporarily absent, intends to return. Note that this definition has two components: 1) the establishment of a fixed and principal home in a given place, and 2) the intent to return there whenever temporarily absent. Under this definition, residence is something that they establish, not something they choose. Voters may offer documentation of any of the following which the Registrar of Voters may consider in determining whether one has established residence in a particular municipality in Maine: A direct statement under oath of their intention to reside at a particular place; the location of any dwelling they currently occupy; the place where the voter has registered their motor vehicle (if they own the vehicle); their current income tax return or other tax document showing their residence address; the residence address where their mail is received; the residence address on their cur-
rent hunting or fishing license; the residence address on their driver’s license or state identification card; their eligibility for public benefits based on residency; or any other documentation that they may have (e.g., a utility bill with their residence address) showing objective facts that tend to indicate their place of residence.
Residency and Domicile
Maine courts have held that voting residency as defined in Maine’s election statutes is equivalent to the common law concept of domicile. Whereas “residence” typically refers to the location where they physically reside, domicile means something more. In order to establish domicile, they must intend to make a place their home, and not just physically live there. Once the voter has established a fixed and principal home, that home is assumed to be their domicile until they establish a new one. Changing their domicile usually requires action (moving some place) and intent (intending for the new place to become their home). they may live in two different houses during different parts of the year, but as a matter of law they can have only one domicile and thus only one voting residence. When they complete a voter registration application, they must provide an address where they were previously registered to vote (either inside or outside of Maine), unless they are registering to vote for the first time.
Declaring Voting Residence by Registering To Vote
By registering to vote in a municipality in Maine, voters are declaring residency in that community, at that address. They may also need to update their residence information with other government agencies, such as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (for driver’s license and vehicle registration) even though doing so is not a prerequisite to
registering to vote or obtaining a ballot. Residency is defined differently for different legal purposes. Residency requirements for students, military personnel, incarcerated persons, and citizens living outside the United States:
If they are a student, the voter has the right to register in the municipality in Maine where they attend school, provided the voter has established a voting residence there as defined in Maine’s election laws and explained above. they can establish a voting residence (i.e., their “fixed and principal home”) at their Maine school address, whether that residence is a dorm, apartment, house or even a hotel. Maine law expressly provides that they will not gain or lose residency solely because of their presence in or absence from the state while attending school, and this provision may not be interpreted to prevent a student at any institution of learning from qualifying as a voter in the town where the student resides while attending that school. As a student, the voter must meet the same residency requirements as all other potential voters. They must first determine where the voter has established residency and then register to vote there. If a voter pays out-of-state tuition as a student at a Maine college or university, that does not preclude them from establishing residency in Maine for voting purposes. If the voter has established residency in another municipality or state, they may vote by absentee ballot in that municipality or state.
Members of the military, who are qualified to register to vote, do not gain or lose residency solely because of their presence or absence while on active duty. Generally, the home of record that they claim for their service branch is their established residence for voting purposes. If that legal residence is in Maine, service members may register to vote at that address. Their spouse or dependents may have the same voting residence as they do, or they may have established and maintain a separate residence where they would register to vote. Citizens living outside the United States (also known as “overseas voters”). If they are qualified to register to vote, but they reside outside the United States and they do not maintain a fixed and principal home or other address in Maine, overseas voters may register and enroll using the last residence address where they lived in Maine immediately before leaving the United States.
Incarcerated Persons
If they are incarcerated in a correctional facility or in a county jail, they are entitled to register to vote in the Maine municipality where they previously established residency (a fixed and principal home
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to which they intend to return) prior to incarceration.
Homeless/Displaced Persons
If they are homeless or living in a shelter, the unhoused are entitled to register to vote in the Maine municipality where they currently reside, even if the voter has a nontraditional address, such as a park bench or other physical location. Unhoused residents may submit a physical description of their place of residence, under oath, to their municipal clerk in lieu of other residency documentation. Voters who are homeless are not required to present a mailing address in order to register to vote.
Additional Information
For municipalities with a population of 500 or more, the polls open any time between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. For municipalities with a population of less than 500, the polls open any time between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Local officials can give voters the exact opening time for any municipality. All voting places close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
The following links provide additional information for Maine voters: For Referendum Questions
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/ballotquestionsnov2023. html. It is important to read every referendum question and to fully understand what each question is asking before casting the vote either for or against it.
Voter Registration
www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/ voter-info/votreg.html.
Absentee Ballots
The deadline to mail in most absentee ballots was Thursday, November 2, but may vary by district. Absentee ballots may also be filled out in person at most district Town Clerk offices. For more information, visit https://apps.web.maine. gov/cgi-bin/online/AbsenteeBallot/index.pl.
~ Puzzles ~ CLUES ACROSS 1. A way to drop 4. Bits per inch 7. Ghosts 12. Presents 15. Noises 16. Honorable fourth name in ancient Rome 18. Elevated railroad 19. A way to drench 20. The Tarheel State 21. Lilly and Manning are two 24. Where golfers begin
27. Harvester 30. Unit of subjective loudness 31. Jewish calendar month 33. Dash 34. Armed conflict 35. Daisy __: Broadway actress 37. Jump 39. Get free of 41. A written proposal or reminder 42. Organic chemistry reactive structure 44. African country
47. Cool! 48. Used to treat Parkinson’s disease 49. __ route 50. Ed Murrow’s home 52. Lethal dose 53. Give cards incorrectly 56. A treeless grassy plain 61. Famed R.L. Stevenson novel 63. In an incisive way 64. Mark Wahlberg’s screen partner
65. Criticize CLUES DOWN 1. Mountain in the Julian Alps 2. A domed or vaulted recess 3. Trade agreement 4. Larger 5. Edged 6. Data 7. Something curved in shape 8. Root mean square (abbr.) 9. Farm state 10. Pre-1917 emperor of Russia
11. Short-term memory 12. Indigenous peoples of central Canada 13. Honor as holy 14. Monetary unit of Samoa 17. Company that rings receipts 22. City in Finland 23. Small finch 24. Arctic explorers (abbr.) 25. Mild yellow Dutch cheese made in balls 26. Very willing 28. Partner to “oohed” 29. Turntable 32. Major Hindu deity 36. Move head slightly 38. Plain-woven fabric 40. Die 43. Shipped as cargo 44. Something highly prized 45. Individual thing or person 46. Humbled 51. Speak indistinctly 54. No seats available 55. Financial obligation 56. Green vegetable 57. Tough outer skin of fruit 58. __ Spumante (Italian wine) 59. Troubles 60. Singer Charles 62. Camper
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~ Sports & Outdoors ~
BA Girls Varsity Soccer Recap
Berwick Academy 1 Proctor Academy 0 The Ber wick Academy (BA) Bulldogs traveled to Proctor Academy on Wednesday, October 25, to take on the Proctor Hornets on turf under the lights and came away with their 10th win and their 10th shutout. The game was 0-0 at the half and the Berwick team came out stronger and more energized in the second half. A notable play occurred when senior Tessa Keenan (Exeter, NH), who played a strong defensive game in the center of midfield, took a beautiful shot on goal but the goalie
made the save. The Bulldogs had a close chance late in the game when they earned a corner. Senior Allie Moore (North Berwick) played a great ball into the six and Ginger Friedman (North Hampton, NH) headed it off the post. The two teams kept the game scoreless until Moore, with five minutes on the clock, beat her defender – turned one way around the Proctor player, pivoted and turned the other way – and then lofted the ball over the Proctor goalkeeper and into the net. The Bulldogs had a corner
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kick advantage over Proctor with 7 corner kicks to their 5. The Bulldogs improve to 10-3-2 on the season. The Berwick squad has four regular season games left on the schedule. Berwick Academy 2 Portsmouth Abbey School 0 On Saturday, October 28, the Berwick Bulldogs earned their 11th shutout on Saturday on their home turf against Portsmouth Abbey, coming away with a 2-0 win. The game was extra special as it was the Bulldogs’ last Saturday home game, their Senior Game, and Pink Day for Breast Cancer Awareness. All of these reasons highlighted that these varsity players were playing not simply for themselves and their team, but also for their school, their families, and an important cause. The Berwick team battled under the sun on an uncharacteristically warm and humid October day. They hit their stride midway through the first half,
and the defensive line played a particularly strong game all the way through, giving Portsmouth Abbey a run for their money. With two minutes left on the clock in the first half, Moore made a gorgeous goal off a free kick and into the top corner of the net. The ball soared on the curve as it sailed into the goal, and, according to senior Lindsay Bennett (Sanford), “Allie outdid herself (from the last game a few days ago when she scored).” In the 44th minute, Friedman headed the ball into the net off a corner kick from Moore, solidifying the Bulldogs’ ownership of the game, by giving them their second goal. A few other noteworthy moments occurred when Eliza Small (Portsmouth, NH) carried the ball from the back center of the field, all the way up the right side and shot wide, but the Bulldogs could not finish it. In the 70th minute, goalie Alexa Garcia (Dover, NH) showed her
prowess when she tipped the ball up over the net off a Portsmouth Abbey corner kick. She also made seven saves during the 40-minute half of the game she played. Senior Kaya Garside (Portsmouth, NH) exhibited her calm and measured approach to the game, clearing the ball, and volleying it up and over her opponents a few different times. Taylor Anderton (Exeter, NH) battled for and won the ball multiple times, reminding the other team of her persistence. Additionally, in the final two minutes of the game, senior Leah Zaheer (West Newbury, MA) made a beautiful shot from out wide, and it nearly went in the goal. Seniors Anderton, Garside, Moore, Bennett, Keenan, Zaheer, Wojdak, and Friedman will leave huge shoes to fill. They are a force to reckon with. The Bulldogs improved to 11-3-2 on the season. With three games left in the regular season, the Bulldogs hope to qualify for EIL and NEPSACs.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 @ 7:00 PM I. VARIANCE APPEAL – James Shaw & Rachel McKee, owners of 289 North Village Road, further identified as Tax Assessor’s Map 006, Lot 003, are requesting a Variance to erect a two-car garage addition with a breezeway to include additional living space above (two bedrooms and one bathroom) to their existing single-family dwelling which resides within the Rural District (R), and the 75’ Shoreland Overlay District. The requested Variance of 70’ reduction from the required 200’ setback of the Ogunquit River, per Town Land Use Code 145-30 F (6)(b), with a new setback of 130’.
TOWN OF BERWICK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING & SITE WALK The Berwick Planning Board will hold a Site Walk and Public Hearing for a 6000 sq.ft. Stop-N-Go convenience store with 1500 sq.ft. storage and a 6-bay vehicle refueling station (Map R70, Lot 12, Zone RC/I) located at 355 Portland Street, Berwick, as requested by Attar Engineering. Supporting documentation is available at the Town Hall in the Code and Planning Department. Please contact the Planning Department with any questions at planning@berwickmaine.org or 207-698-1101 ext. 124. SITE WALK: Date: November 9, 2023 Time: 4:00 pm Place: 355 Portland St., Berwick
PUBLIC HEARING: Date: November 16, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm Place: Burgess Meeting Room 11 Sullivan St., Berwick
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PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on November 16, 2023 at 6 p.m. in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a preliminary major site plan review application from applicant 25 & 17 Route 236, LLC, and acting agent Geoff Aleva, Civil Consultants, proposing to develop a 35-unit rooming house and associated parking shared with an existing 7-unit apartment on the properties of 25 and 17 Route 236, Tax Map 21, Lot 20 and Map 20, Lot 12, in the Route 236 Commercial (C-2) Zone. A copy of the proposed application 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 mzakian@ kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.
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ELIOT SELECT BOARD ELIOT TOWN OFFICE & REMOTE OPTION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 5:30PM
Notice is hereby given that the Select Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 5:30PM in said Town to hear public comment on the following: A renewal/conversion application for an Adult Use Cannabis Retail License for Sweet Dirt 2 (AMS 1520), LLC, located at 495 Harold L. Dow Highway, Eliot, ME (Map 53, Lot 6). All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Please refer to the Town of Eliot’s website, www.eliotmaine.org, for zoom instructions if you do not want to participate in person at the town office. If you cannot attend meeting in person or zoom, and want to make comments in regard to the topic, send any correspondence to the Town Manager prior to meeting date at townmanager@eliotme.org. Copies of the license application is available at the town office for review.
Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing
LEGAL NOTICES
Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations, §16.6 Master Site Development, and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on November 16, 2023 at 6 pm in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a preliminary master site plan review application from applicant Two International Group, and acting agent Neil Hansen, Tighe & Bond, Inc., proposing a multi-phase project to re-develop existing commercial retail facilities into a 107-unit housing complex, 119-room hotel, and 6,000 square feet commercial building intended for a restaurant, along with associated parking and utilities, located on the property of 283 US Route 1, Map 30, Lot 44, in the Route 1 Commercial (C-1) Zone.
Let it be known that Kingman Yacht Center located at 1 Shipyard Lane, Cataumet, Massachusetts 02534, phone 508-563-7136 x 108, will be filing for a lien of ownership and abandoned boat title of the below outlined property:
A copy of the proposed application 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 mzakian@ kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.
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ESTATE SALE Saturday,11/4 at 8:30 a.m. 41 Waterside Ln., South Berwick Lots of furniture, jewelry, table saw, tools, electronics, and much more! All must go!
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ITEMS WANTED WANTED: VINTAGE CLOTHING! Downsizing? Need help with a cleanout? Just have a bunch of OLD clothes? We buy men’s and women’s vintage clothing from 1900-1990! We pay cash. Condition does not matter – we launder and repair! Call today for a consultation: 207-245-8700 RECORDS WANTED I buy collections of recorded media and memorabilia. Call 603-918-8555 or email jpraineyrecords@gmail.com. **LOOKING TO BUY** Vinyl Records, Rock or Metal CDs and Cassette Tapes. Call or Text 207-570-9760 WANTED TO BUY Antiques * Silver * Gold * Coins CHRIS LORD ANTIQUES
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~ News ~ Local Students Receive Recognition
Phi Kappa Phi, Baton Rouge, LA
The following students were initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Madeline Ryan of
Arundel, Madeline Amidon of York, and Jayme Hicks of York.
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH
The following students were
. . . GAMERS from page 6 When it comes to Maine, the survey found that 19% say they are sleep deprived due to their gaming activities, which equates to 255,238 people. Online-Solitaire.com was also able to identify specifically which towns and cities across Maine are the most impacted. The top five most sleep deprived cities due to online gaming are: 1. Calais at 22%; 2. Lewiston at 21%; 3. Presque Isle at 21%; 4. Belfast at 20%; 5. Rumford at 20%. The top five most sleep deprived states due to online gaming are: 1. Virginia at 30%; 2. Alabama at 28%; 3. Kentucky at
named to the spring 2023 dean’s list, having achieved a GPA of 3.4 or better: Jared Hirshfield of Kennebunk, Cameron Barker of Wells, Jillian Dorazio of York, Mary Kocev of York, and Kerrigan Stevens of York.
Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 27%; 4. Indiana at 26% and 5. South Carolina at 26%. Commenting on the study, Holger Sindbaek from OnlineSolitaire.com said: “Numerous studies have highlighted the benefits of online gaming, from cognitive growth, to a way of forging enduring friendships, especially for those suffering from loneliness. However, akin to all facets of life, moderation is key. It’s important to strike a balance between online gaming and attending to life’s other demands, including the pivotal need for restful sleep.” Article information provided courtesy of www.onlinesolitaire.com.
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The following students were named to the summer 2023 dean’s list, earning a GPA of 3.5-3.699: Laura Bailey of Berwick, Krista Wehr of Berwick, Nathan Sidman of York, Alaine Sueme of Lebanon, Carter Marshall of Eliot, and Eric Ferrand of Berwick. The following students were named to the summer 2023 president’s list, earning a GPA of 3.7 or above: Jeffrey Smith of Wells, Candace Marchand of North Berwick, Michaela Albano of Wells, Rebecca
Holt of Kittery, Tasha Stevens of Berwick, Courtney Thim of South Berwick, Tyler Blanchard of Berwick, Tanya Noyes of Berwick, David Fallon of York, Elizabeth Spinney of Kittery, Tyler Kanthack of Berwick, Amelia Lee-Rogers of South Berwick, Sifa Kanuga of Kittery, Corey Ash of York, Christina Conley of South Berwick, Jacob DeMaris of York, Callista Markham of Berwick, Victoria Long of York, Christopher Morris of Eliot, Samantha Chase of Wells, Lee Kitchen of Wells, Airik Cloutier of Arundel, Tabetha Leach of Berwick, and Riley Bartlett of York.
Tufts University, Medford, MA
Isabelle Woollacott of Kittery graduated with a BA degree in applied environmental studies this spring. The dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester (GPA of 3.4 or greater) includes Emma Dawson-Webb of Kittery, Cameron Runte of York,
and Isabelle Woollacott of Kittery.
University of Hartford, West Hartford, CT
Hannah D’orso of Kennebunk graduated in May of 2023 with a bachelor of arts in digital media and jour.
University of Maine, Augusta, ME
Lo uise Ayers of Kennebunk and Christian Ciampa of Eliot, were named to the spring 2023 part-time president’s list, having achieved a 3.8 GPA or higher. Angela Daggett of Cape Neddick and Carly Lee of York were named to the full-time dean’s list, having achieved a GPA of 3.25-3.79.
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Jacob Lapp of Cape Neddick was named to the 2023 spring semester Provost’s honor roll, earning a minimum 3.5 GPA:
. . . LEWISTON from page 11 as the ASL interpreter for the pandemic briefings. Arthur Fred Strout, 42. A fun-loving, caring, human being, father, son, husband, brother, uncle and friend. Those who knew Artie remember his kindness, his relentless hugs and his contagious giggle. Stephen M. Vozzella, 45. Stephen was a member of the New England Deaf Cornhole league. Lucille M. Violette, 73, Robert E. Violette, 76. The love Robert had for his wife Lucille was clear, as one of the final
posts he shared on his own Facebook page was an image captioned “Your spouse is the only person who truly loves you for who you are.” Joseph Lawrence Walker, 57. Joseph was a manager at Schemengees Bar & Grille. According to his father, Leroy, Joseph attempted to confront the gunman with a knife and was shot twice. Jason Adam Walker, 51. Jason, along with best friend Mike Deslauriers II, “made the ultimate sacrifice,” according to a mutual friend. Both men tried
to stop gunman Robert Card at Just-In-Time Recreation. William A. Young, 44, Aaron Young, 14. William was bowling with his son, Aaron, a sophomore and Honor Student at Winthrop High, at Just-InTime Recreation. William was a mechanic who “loved to laugh” and “loved to make people laugh.” The father and son were “the apple of each other’s eyes,” according to a relative. The Weekly Sentinel sends its heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the Lewiston shooting victims.
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Start your days with a walk by Long Sands Beach or through York Harbor! This freshly renovated, 7 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is ready to go! Enjoy the ocean smells and waves crashing in the distance. This checks lots of boxes for those looking for an investment property, second home, or a primary residence. The first floor features a primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom, lovely kitchen and living room areas, full bathroom, enclosed porch, and 3 more bedrooms. Not enough? On the second floor you will find 3 more bedrooms, living room space, and a third full bathroom. All that plus a yard and garage right by the BEACH. What are you waiting for? Schedule your showing today. $1,095,000
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