SoBo Central is pleased to announce that its annual Home for the Holidays celebration will take place this year on Saturday, November 30. A performance by Julia Gagnon, Maine’s own American Idol star, a holiday fair, a parade, and the dedication of the new town Christmas tree will all highlight the celebration.
Greg Ouellette, chairman of the event, said the goal of the event is to bring people into the downtown to celebrate local businesses and independent artisans.
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Arts Show and Sale will be held at the Central School gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children’s activities and food vendors will be set up on the school grounds, beginning at 9 a.m. DJ Jodi will provide music from 12 to 4 p.m., with a special kids dance party from 2:30 to 3 p.m.
The South Berwick Firefighters Association will be collecting for the annual toy drive from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Great Works Chiropractic will be hosting a food drive.
Downtown businesses will offer Home for the Holiday specials and treats, such as hot cocoa
throughout the day. Secundo Restaurant will host “Mercato Secundo” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring work from local artists and makers.
This year’s South BerwickRollinsford parade is expected to be even larger than last year, according to Ouellette. The
parade will line up at 2 p.m. at the American Legion building on Foundry Street in Rollinsford and step off promptly at 3 p.m. It will proceed through Rollinsford to Main Street and disperse on Academy Street. Children’s activities and food, including Aggies Ice Cream, will be available during the break before Gagnon’s performance at 4:30 p.m.
“After the parade, there will be time for folks to take a break before Julia’s performance...,” Ouellette said. “She will perform for her dad’s hometown from a
12th Annual Hot Radio Maine Free Turkey Giveaway
Hot Radio Maine recently announced the details of their annual Thanksgiving Free Turkey Giveaway. Now in its 12th year, this is the longestrunning event for the station. Over the past 11 years, the giveaway has resulted in more than 2,500 free turkeys. This year, the station will be distributing over 200 free turkeys, an increase from previous years. In partnership with Maine’s Credit Unions and with support from That Place in Ogunquit, this year’s giveaway will be held at the IGA, located at 1517 Post Road in Wells. The event will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, and turkeys will be handed out on a first-come,
first-served basis until supplies run out.
There is no cost, and no strings are attached to receive a free turkey. Community members only need to show up at the Wells IGA at 11 a.m. to receive their turkey, while supplies last. As in previous years, Hot Radio Maine kindly asks that those in need go first.
Hot Radio Maine’s program director and morning host, Ryan Deelon, announced the giveaway on the station’s
statewide broadcast, saying, “This is one of the most important events our station holds each year. It’s amazing to see how much the event has grown over the past 12 years. With the cost of everything on the rise, we’re pleased to be able to provide a little relief to members of our community this Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.”
Hot Radio Maine is an award-winning station with a statewide reach. Hot Radio
Maine is known for its strong musical format and successful concerts and community-based events. The station has given away thousands of dollars to Maine listeners, as well as concert tickets, back-to-school haircuts, and thousands of turkeys during Thanksgiving. For more information, contact hotradiomaine@mainestreamonline.com.
Ogunquit Spirit of Giving Celebrates 20 Years
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As the holiday season approaches, Ogunquit Spirit of Giving is gearing up for a very special celebration – its 20th anniversary! This beloved community event has become a cherished tradition for many in the Southern Maine area, bringing together residents and visitors alike to share in the spirit of generosity and gratitude while lending support for children and families in need.
The anniversary celebration will take place at MaineStreet Ogunquit on Sunday, December 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees can expect an evening filled with joy, laughter, and the warm glow of community spirit as all come together to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate.
Ogunquit Spirit of Giving facilitates the collection of gifts for underprivileged children throughout Maine, ensuring that they experience a holiday filled with joy and wonder. The event supports children served by Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine and Frannie Peabody Center. These
organizations provide invaluable resources to vulnerable families. Contributions from the public help brighten the lives of many children this holiday season.
Ogunquit Spirit of Giving invites the public to sponsor a child and be a part of this heartwarming initiative. Sponsorships ensure that every child served by these Maine organizations receives gifts and support during the holidays.
The gift collection event promises to be
a festive gathering, complete with holiday cheer, spectacular food, and opportunities to connect with fellow community members. It is a chance to celebrate not only the Spirit of Giving’s milestone of 20 years but also the countless lives that have been touched through the organization. Over the last 20 years, over 10,000 gift sponsorships have been fulfilled, positively affecting not only the child recipients, but their extended families and social workers. Sponsors themselves also report being changed by the experience.
The committee has seen many dedicated members over the last 20 years, and many current members have volunteered with the group for more than a decade. These volunteers work together to bring Ogunquit’s most popular event back each holiday season. When asked, volunteers and sponsors share many reasons for participating in Ogunquit Spirit of Giving. They say the endeavor allows sponsors to spread warmth to fami-
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Habit for Humanity Extends Application Deadlines Wells Harbor Prepares for the Winter Season
Habitat for Humanity has extended the application deadline for two affordable homes to be built in the area to Friday, December 6. Construction on the homes will begin in 2025. While this is not an immediate housing solution, purchasing a home can lead to a lifetime of stability for individuals and households. The community will consist of a small subdivision with four homes on Beaver Hill Road in Sanford. The first two homebuyers have already been selected, and Habitat is actively seeking applicants
for the third and fourth homes.
This opportunity is available to York County residents, and those who meet the income guidelines are strongly encouraged to apply. If applicants are not selected to purchase these homes, an additional four to five homes are planned for construction following the completion of the current subdivision.
This year, three families purchased new homes in Sanford through Habitat for Humanity.
One recent homebuyer in Sanford said, “We are enjoying our new home. We have walked all
over town enjoying parks, and the girls are adjusting well to their new school. Everything is starting to feel like ours.”
Homebuyers purchase their homes through an affordable mortgage that will be no more than 30% of the household’s income and pay a $1,500 down payment at closing.
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The following are updates from the town of Wells harbormaster, Michael Yorke: This winter should be a return to normal, without all the dredging and construction equipment. Perkins Cove, however, is now undergoing dredging, and in the spirit of neighborliness, the town of Wells has invited lobstermen who need a place to operate to come to Wells for the winter. This will ensure daily activity for the public who regularly visit the harbor.
be here, and with it, the holiday season. Rumor has it that more of the town’s holiday activities are slated to take place in the harbor this winter, including tree lighting, bonfires, and Christmas carols, all of which are on the agenda.
For more information, call 207-646-3236.
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Applicants must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the program. They must fall within the income guidelines, with a minimum income of $44,000, though the minimum income is adjusted based on household size. Additionally, applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity and contribute sweat equity hours, which include time spent volunteering on the build site and at the Kennebunk ReStore. Finally, applicants must have lived or worked in York County for at least one year.
stage in front of town hall.” Julia’s father, Dr. James Gagnon, is a Marshwood graduate and her grandmother, Cynthia Gagnon, lives in South Berwick.
The selection of households to partner with Habitat for Humanity York County will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or familial status. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of selecting qualified households for homeownership.
The crossover floats and long gangway at the Eastern Shore Marina have been removed for the winter, along with the pump-out station. As of this writing, fresh water to all floats is being shut off, and the water lines are being blown out. Next, most skiff floats and channel markers will be removed, and finally, in December, the launch floats. Efforts will be made to keep the ice machine running until the bluefin tuna quota is reached.
The day will conclude with the dedication of the town’s new Christmas tree and tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. The twenty-foot spruce, donated and installed by Salmon Falls Nursery, replaces the aging Norway spruce donated 30 years ago to the town by the late Donnell Kenney.
Free parking is available throughout the area. For more information, participating businesses, a parking map, and updated schedules, visit www.sobocentral.org or www.facebook. com/sobocentral.
Interested applicants can visit www.habitatyorkcounty. org/homeownership to download an application, or pick up a physical application at the Kennebunk ReStore, located at 123 York Street in Kennebunk. Completed applications must be returned to the ReStore or received by mail no later than 5
Thanks in part to another grant from Maine Submerged Lands, two more 32-foot by 11.6foot floats will be built this winter to replace the last two 35-year-old main floats. With most of the floats parallel to the current, they will remain in place as usual for the winter. Hopefully, the seals will return to the floats to bask in the winter sun’s waning rays.
Soon, winter weather will
p.m. on Friday, December 6. For additional information, contact program@habitatyorkcounty.org.
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Town of Eliot 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. (Rte. 236), Eliot. Donations accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207-748-1248.
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Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport
Cards & Camaraderie Community Game Night Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. and Fridays, 9-11 a.m. at The Center, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk. Enjoy games at the center, or bring one along! No skills required, open to all adults in the community. Sign-ups appreciated. FMI: 207-204-0004 or karleensideas@gmail.com.
Kennebunk Little Pantry
Donations can be dropped off at any time on the front porch at 16 Water St. FMI: www.chamber. gokennebunks.com/list/member/ little-pantry-1995.
COS Food Pantry
Community Outreach Services (COS) food pantry, located at 19 Park St., Kennebunk, provides perishable and non-perishable food to residents of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. Food orders require an appointment. FMI: www.coskennebunks. org or 207-985-3844.
Free Community Soup
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. Held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Upcoming: November 26, December 17.
Town of Kittery
Lions Club Seeks Volunteers
Kittery Lions Club is looking for volunteers to help unload Christmas trees on Friday, November 29 at 117 State Rd., Kittery. Tree sales begin Saturday, November 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends, 3-6 p.m. weekdays. FMI: 207-703-3032.
Kittery Holiday Parade
Seeks Volunteers
The annual Kittery Holiday Parade takes place on Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m. The theme for this year’s parade is “Let It Snow.” Businesses, youth groups, community organizations, and individuals and families are encouraged to enter a fl oat or decorated vehicle, or march in the parade. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of The Seacoast. FMI: kitteryholidayparade@gmail.com or call 207-475-2063.
Free Meal Thursdays
4-5 p.m. Thursdays at St. Raphael Church Hall, 6 Whipple Rd., Kittery. In-person and take-out meals. FMI: 207-439-0442.
Footprints Food Pantry, Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry
Footprints Food Pantry, 37 Old Post Rd., Kittery, provides groceries and household supplies for area families in need, and can deliver (call ahead for delivery). Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry, a part of Footprints in partnership with Maine Meat, provides supplies for pets in Kittery and Eliot. Donations always needed. Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 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
North Berwick Food Pantry
At the Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High St., North Berwick. Drivethrough pantry open Mondays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Enter on High St. (Rte. 4) near the yurt. FMI: nbfdpantry@gmail.com or find on Facebook.
Town of South Berwick
South Berwick
Community Food Pantry
Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at 47 Ross St., South Berwick. The pantry serves South Berwick residents with food and household supplies. Registration required. FMI: southberwickfoodpantry@gmail.com, bpote@ sbpd.us, 207-384-4324, or 207651-5171.
Town of Wells
Clam Licenses
Clam licenses are available starting November 26 at the Wells Town Clerk offi ces, 208 Sanford Rd., Wells. Wells residents: $30 per season; non-residents: $60 per season. Designated areas will be open starting December 7. Also selling day licenses for those days the flats are open. Wells residents: $15, non-residents: $20, first come, first served. FMI: www. wellstown.org or 207-646-2882.
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Town of York Clam Digging
Clam digging season is open, Sundays only, until April 28, 2025. Clamming licenses are required, and are available at the York Town Clerk’s office, 186 York St., York. FMI: www.yorkmaine. org/609/2024-2025-clamminglicense or 207-363-1003.
York County
Nvest Food Drive
Nvest is hosting a food drive for Gather, a social services organization that serves the seacoast. Drop off nonperishable items at the Nvest offi ces at 69 York St., Suite 1, Kennebunk or 2 International Dr., Suite 110, Portsmouth, NH. Deadline to donate: December 4. FMI: 207-985-8585.
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
York County Amateur Radio Club
Meets on the fi rst Sunday of the
month at 2:45 p.m. at the Wells Town Offi ces, 208 Sanford Rd., Wells. All are welcome. Membership open to all; ham license not required. The York County Amateur Radio Club promotes amateur radio knowledge, offers educational programs, and organizes special events. Next meeting: December 1. FMI: https://w1yca.org. Dementia Support Group 4-5:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 71 Post Rd., Wells. Last Tuesday of the month. A free dementia support group offered by Home Instead and the Alzheimer’s Association. RSVP required. Upcoming: November 26. FMI: 207-641-1155. Amateur Radio Society Every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. Informal gathering to support amateur (ham) radio. Most meetings include a “tech talk” by a New England Radio Discussion Society member. Upcoming: November 26, December 10. FMI: 207-967-8812.
OPTIONS Clinic
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Police Dept., 1563 Post Rd., Wells. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Education and resources for overdose prevention. Contact for dates. FMI: www. knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser.org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207-468-4015.
Guided Bird Walks
7:30-9:30 a.m. every other Saturday at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Bimonthly guided bird walks around the property. Bring binoculars if you have them. Free, registration required. Upcoming: November 23, December 7. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org or 207-6461555 x 116.
TREE Meeting
Every other Saturday at the Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. TREE (Thrive, Recover, Educate, Empower) is a group for people healing from or dealing with a narcissist. FMI: kitterytree@ gmail.com.
Man to Man Cancer Support
At the St. Aspinquid Lodge, 101 Long Sands Rd., York. Group addresses the physical and emotional aspects of cancer, offering support, information, and coping strategies. FMI and schedules: jjgoldma@verizon.net or 508-6126544.
Weekly Happenings
Kittery Community Market
Sundays through November 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Local crafts, fresh pro-
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duce, prepared foods, live music, and more! FMI: www.kitterycommunitymarket.com.
Sunday Community
Compassion Meditation
Sundays, 2-2:30 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Group meditation in nature led by grief educator Elizabeth Straka. No registration required. FMI: www. wellsreserve.org or 207-646-1555.
Scottish Country Dancing
Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community House, South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport. Beginners welcome. Free will donations accepted. Call ahead to confirm each week’s sessions: 207-590-5047 or 207-4909050.
Virtual Morning Yoga Series
Tuesdays, 8-9:15 a.m. through December 31, online. Hatha yoga classes designed to increase strength, flexibility, endurance, focus, concentration. For both beginner and advanced students, taught by Leslie Fiore. In conjunction with the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. FMI and to register: uzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-6461555 x 116.
Nordic Pole Walks
Mondays at 9 a.m. at Hope Woods, Kennebunk. Participants meet instructors at the trailhead of Hope Woods at the end of Hope Trail Lane off Barnard St. Poles provided. Free, registration appreciated. FMI: https://kennebunkportme.myrec.com.
Wells-Kennebunk Pickleball
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. Monday and Wednesday: beginner-inter-
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mediate, Tuesday and Thursday: advanced, Friday: intermediateadvanced. $5 per person. All are welcome. FMI: 207-985-9287.
Tobacco & Nicotine Support
Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. In-person group provides information and supportive resources to those trying to quit. Free and confidential. FMI: edward.perka@yahoo.com.
Trivia with Alex Mondays, 6:30 p.m. at Crew Ogunquit, 8 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Prizes! No reservations or entry fees. FMI: www.crewogt.com.
Free Admission Day at Brick Store Museum
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Free museum visits every Tuesday through December. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.
Three Centuries of Kennebunk Commerce
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Walking tour explores Main Street and its commercial history. Led by trained tour guide. Reservations required at www. brickstoremuseum.org or 207985-4802.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at
School, 260 Dow Hwy, South Berwick. Register any time for HISET (formerly known as GED) and ESL classes. FMI: 207-351-0167.
TOPS Weekly Meetings
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. at Bethel Christian Church, 129 Main St., North Berwick. TOPS (Take Off Pounds
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Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support group. FMI: 207475-6735.
Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., in the barn at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. A comfortable, destigmatized environment for men to meet and chat about issues on their minds. Discussions
are low-key, nonjudgemental, and laid-back. Organized by Stay; For Life. Free. FMI: www.stayforlife.org or stayforlife2022@gmail.com.
GriefShare Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at York Bible Church, 61 York St., York. A faith-based support group designed to help participants fi nd hope after the loss of a loved one. GriefShare is also offering a two-hour “Surviving the Holidays” session. FMI and to register: www. griefshare.org/groups/245468 or mace5@maine.rr.com.
Paranormal Adult Ed Courses Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at NACE, 100 Noble Way, North Berwick, and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Willard School, 668 Main St., Sanford. Courses in the paranormal presented by local author and medium, Rob Gutro. For NACE courses: www.noble.maineadulted.org, email nace@msad60.org
or call 207-676-3223. For SCAE courses: www.sanford.maineadulted.org, email adulted@ sanford.org, or call 207-490-5145. FMI on Gutro: www.robgutro.com.
Men’s Open Basketball Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. $5 per person. FMI: 207-985-9287.
Moderate Exercise Classes Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. at Dunaway Center Auditorium, 23 School St., Ogunquit. Emphasis on balance, strength, training, and laughter. No sign-up necessary. Free. All are welcome. FMI: 207-361-8100.
$9 Burger Night
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.
Overeaters Anonymous
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at First Federated Parish Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick; Fridays at 9 a.m. at First Parish Church Hall, 180 York St., York. For those who struggle with food, weight, or unwanted food behaviors. Free.
FMI: www.oa.org.
Trailblazers Line Dancing
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. at the Trailblazers, 102 Bills Ln., Wells. $5 per person. FMI: 207-468-9747 or 207-468-2588.
Historic Walking Tours
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 12 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Explore the history of the homes in Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood. Led by museum tour guides. $10 per person, $5 for members. RSVP in advance: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.
$14 Fish Fry
Fridays, 5-7 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers.56.com or 207-363-0376.
Live Music at Crew
7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Crew Ogunquit, 8 Shore Rd.,
Ogunquit. Local musicians, no cover, good times! FMI: www.crewogt.com or 207-216-9236.
Friday, November 22
Durgin Pines
First Annual Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. At Durgin Pines, 9 Lewis Rd., Kittery. 25 Local vendors! Free admission. FMI: 207535-9757.
Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23
Annual Holiday Craft Fair
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days at the Center for Active Living, 36 Main St., York. Maine-made crafts and gifts, housewares, jewelry, holiday decor, assorted baked goods, attic treasures. Raffl e for holiday gift baskets. Lunch options include chili, chowder, sandwiches. New this year: the Magical Train Village with Santa’s Candy and Toy Shop. Free parking and admission. FMI: 207-363-1036.
Saturday, November 23
Narcissist and Toxic Relationship Recovery Group TREE (Thrive, Recover, Educate, Empower) supports individuals in their recovery from narcissistic or toxic relationships. FMI: email kitterytree@gmail.com.
Yuletide Fair
8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, 1026 Rte. 1, York. Silent auction, craft and bake tables, jewelry and toys, used Christmas items, country store, cookie walk, breakfast, and more. FMI: 207-363-2749.
St. Christopher Holiday Fair
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Parish Hall, 4 Barrell Ln., York. All the favorites! Silent auction room: bid on home goods, sports items, restaurant and hotel vouchers; handcrafted items; local fresh-cut greens, wreaths, and swags; “All Things Christmas” booth; themed basket raffl es; cash raffl e; Kids’ Room; jewelry table; gift table with new and gently used upscale items; homemade baked goods; and café lunch offerings of lobster
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rolls, corn and clam chowder, hot dogs, and beverages. FMI: 207363-4177.
Annual Christmas Fair
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the North Berwick Congregational Church, 15 High St., North Berwick. Greens, baked goods, cookie walk, ornaments, knitted items, white elephant, jewelry. A small luncheon will be available for small fee. Put on by the Women’s Fellowship of North Berwick Congregational Church. FMI: guptilljune@gmail. com or rosefl@maine.rr.com.
Cranberry Walk
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Led by environmental educator Linda Littlefi eld Grenfell. Bask in the drama of field and forest, search for cranberries, and savor the quiet of the season. $8/$6. Preregistration required at linda@wellsnerr.org or 207-6461555.
Thanksgiving Sides Sale
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St., York. Side dishes, pies, scones, soups, desserts, rolls, snacks, and so much more! Mini sizes, too! Gluten-free options. Cash, check or Venmo. FMI or to place an order ahead of sale: yb18crew@gmail. com or 207-363-4821.
Introduction to Zentangle
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York. Join Certified Zentangle instructor Valeria Rienzi in creating small, beautiful works of art by drawing structured patterns. An easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images. Registration required at www.yorklandtrust.org.
Movies at the Museum“Back to the Future” (1985)
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Brick
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Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. “Back to the Future” takes viewers on a wild race through time as Marty McFly finds himself stuck in 1955. Free, concessions and movie snacks for sale to raise funds for future Movies at the Museum. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
5 p.m. at First Christian Church of Kittery Point, 542 Haley Rd., Kittery Point. FMI: www.kitterychurch. com or 207-703-0094.
Saturday, November 23 & Sunday, November 24
Great New England Holiday Craft & Artisan Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday at the Rim Sports Complex, Winnacunnet Rd., Hampton, NH. Beautifully crafted handmade products from 150 New England artisans. Food trucks, music, door prizes, free parking. $5 cover; ages 14 and under: free. FMI: www.gnecraftartisanshows.com.
Sunday, November 24
Gratitude Yoga
10-11 a.m. at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York. Join Amelia Nadilo, Executive Director of York Land Trust, for a gratitude-focused yoga class before Thanksgiving week. This will be an all levels vinyasa fl ow class; beginners welcome. Please bring a yoga mat. Registration required at www.yorklandtrust.org.
Compassion, Loss, and Grief Meditation and Walk 10-11:15 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Sitting meditation followed by a nature walk. Grief care educator Elizabeth Straka will help ground and settle both mind and body, creating a healing container for grief. Walk is optional and neither strenuous nor fast-paced. Meet by the barn. Registration re-
quired at www.wellsreserve.org/ calendar or 207-646-1555.
KCM Holiday Market
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Kittery Community Market (KCM), 10 Shapleigh
Rd., Kittery. Live music, artisan crafters, prepared foods, fresh produce, meat, eggs, seafood, knife & tool sharpening, balsam wreaths, holiday gifts, seasonal items. Last Community Market of the season! FMI: www.kitterycommunitymarket.com.
Christmas Centerpieces
Christmas Trees *
Our Own Handmade Wreaths * In Many Sizes, Decorated and Plain
• Swags
• Bundled Greens
• Wreath Decorations
• Poinsettias
• Candle Rings
• Hanukkah Items
• Kissing Balls
• Ornaments
• Gifts
• Christmas Bows
• Assorted Garlands
• Cemetery Baskets
• Mantle Greens
• Tree Stands
For multiple wreath orders, please call ahead: 646-6216
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Drop Off Toys for Tots Donations at York Edward Jones Office Rallying for Grace Street Ministry
YORKSusan Heckaman, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the annual Toys for Tots program by using her office as a drop-off location for this year’s toy drive.
Local residents may help make a difference for children in the area by bringing in a new, unwrapped toy to the office, located at 469 Route 1, in York, during regular business hours. Donations will be accepted until end of day Monday, December 9. Monetary gifts, including gift cards, will not be accepted.
“Toys for Tots is an extraordinary program that can make a real difference for children in our community,” said Heckaman. “We’re proud to be a part of it again this holiday season.”
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South Congregational Church (SCC) is rallying the community to support Grace Street Ministry, a Portlandbased organization that provides essential outreach and services to the homeless.
In response to the urgent needs of those experiencing homelessness, the church is collecting $5 Dunkin’ gift cards and hooded sweatshirts (“hoodies”) in all sizes. The goal is to gather 550 Dunkin’ cards and 180 hoodies to offer warmth and sustenance to those served by the ministry. The Dunkin’ cards provide individuals with a warm beverage and a place to rest inside a Dunkin’ location –simple comforts that can make a big difference for those facing the challenges of homelessness. Hoodies help provide warmth
and protection during the colder months.
“Grace Street Ministry does incredible work on the streets of Portland, building relationships and providing hope to those who often feel forgotten,” said Rev. Susan Townsley, pastor of South Congregational Church. “Through this collection drive, we hope to extend the compassion of our community and make a meaningful impact.”
Donations can be dropped off at the church, located at 2 North Street in Kennebunkport, now through Saturday, November 30. There is also a locked drop box for cards and a bin for new and clean, gently used hoodies on the back porch. Donations may also be made by visiting www.southchurchucc. org/donations.
Saturday, November 30
Kittery Lions Christmas Trees Tree sales begin today! At Kittery Lions Club, 117 State Rd., Kittery. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekends, 3-6 p.m. weekdays. FMI: 207-7033032.
Pajama Shopping Day
Big discounts, fun merchandise, food, drinks and more at shops and eateries across three towns. Put on your best pjs and shop local this season! FMI: www.gokennebunks.com/pajamashoppingday.
Pancake Breakfast
7:30-10 a.m. at the Kittery Lions Club, 117 State Rd., Kittery. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, coffee, juice, all for $10. Proceeds to benefit the Kittery Fire Department. FMI: 207-703-3032.
Annual Evergreen Festival
South Congregational Church is a welcoming community of faith committed to service, justice, and compassion. The church regularly engages in outreach initiatives that support vulnerable populations locally and beyond. For more information, email info@southchurchucc.org.
Grace Street Ministry is a nonprofit organization in Portland, dedicated to compassionate outreach among the city’s homeless population. With a mission rooted in empathy and understanding, the ministry provides practical support, companionship, and advocacy to those in need.
For more information, visit www.gracestreetministry.org.
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9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Second Christian Congregational Church, 33 Government Street, Kittery. Country Store featuring baked beans, candy, fudge, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, pickles, relish, and more. Handmade gift items, jewelry, ornaments, fresh decorated wreaths, attic treasures, raffl es. Coffee and hot chocolate served in the morning. FMI: www.2ccucc. org or 207-439-3903.
Gateway Holiday Market
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the York Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall Ln., York. Handmade craft items, prepared foods, and much more! Support local businesses! FMI: www.gatewaytomaine.org or 207363-4462.
Author Talk: Matt Tavares
10 a.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Author and illustrator Matt Tavares reads from his NY Times bestsellers, “Dasher” and “Dasher Can’t Wait for Christmas!” Matt will be doing a reading, drawing, a Q&A, and a book signing. Free. FMI: www. brickstoremuseum.org or 207985-4802.
Tree Lighting Open House
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Free admission all day to the museum. Sponsored by HM Payson. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.
Wreck of the Isidore Concert
7 p.m. at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, 938 Post Rd., Wells. A moving, musical journey into one of Maine’s most famous sea tragedies. Written and performed by Harvey Reid and Joyce Anderson. $15, ages 13 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door. FMI: www.wellsogunquithistory.org.
Sunday, December 1
Our Lady of the Angels Annual Penny Sale
10:30 a.m. at Noble Middle School, 46 Cranberry Meadow Rd., Berwick. Win great prizes for just pennies! Multi-draw and scratch ticket raffles, theme baskets, gift cards, baked goods for sale. Prize drawings and live auction begin at 3:30 p.m. FMI: 207-773-6471.
Software-Defined Radio Presentation
2:45 p.m. at Wells Town Office, 208 Sanford Rd., Wells. Software-defined radio lets listeners tune in to shortwave broadcasts, ham radio, and aircraft and marine communications on any personal computer. Learn how with members from the York County Amateur Radio Club. FMI: 207-409-8255 or email knacknockin@gmail.com. . . . MORE from page 9
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Local Author Publishes Futuristic Mystery Novel
KENNEBUNKLocal mystery writer Timothy Revello has published his third novel, “Creation.” Set in the near future, the story takes the U.S. Coast Guard and their missions of protection and law enforcement into orbit.
Featuring eccentric University of Maine professor Milo Jones, a space facility in Bangor, and the primary U.S. Coast Guard Space Port on Cape Cod, the book has a strong connection to Maine and New England. In addition to featuring engaging characters and an entertaining mystery, the book explores important questions about who will use the resources of space and for what purposes.
When an orbiting launch platform mysteriously explodes, sending a deadly cloud of debris toward a U.S. Coast Guard Lifesaving Station, Agent Alex Frost is thrust into a complex puzzle. Why did the crew disobey orders to abandon ship as the debris approached? Where had the crew gone, as they seemingly disappeared after the incident? As Frost investigates the orbital crime scene and crisscrosses the globe in search of clues, more questions arise. Why did NASA attempt to halt the deployment of the planetary space probes destroyed in the explosion? And why is the Milan Aerospace Institute being
so secretive about the probes’ destinations and missions? It becomes clear to Frost that there is more than one mystery to solve.
Timothy Revello, Ph.D., spent over thirty years in the government and defense sector, focusing on advanced concepts and technologies. He is the author of the Alex Frost mysteries, set in the near future at the U.S. Coast Guard Space Port on Cape Cod. He also writes the Rossi and Shin mysteries, featuring classic amateur sleuths from Old Orchard Beach, set against the backdrop of golf courses across New England. Tim currently resides in Southern Maine.
For more information, visit www.timothyrevello.com.
lies in need and, in turn, bask in the warmth of the community. Many get choked up as they recall their first time coming to the event. As one committee member said, “I was new in town the first time I came to the gift drop-off event. I was awed by seeing the decorated trees full with gifts beneath them, and I also palpably felt the fullness of heart in the community around me. In that moment I knew that this was the place for me, and I have been a part of the event every year since.” One sponsor explains, “I had heard of the event for years before I finally became a sponsor and went to the drop off party. I had just lost my husband, and coming to Spirit of Giving reminded me that I am not alone. There was and still is
a community here to support me, even as I use the event to support children in need.” Said another, “I have no children of my own. These are my children.”
Over the years, Ogunquit Spirit of Giving has also held a variety of events to raise money for several area organizations. While the group was conceived to help the children in the kinship program of Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine, the committee added Portland-
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On November 30, 1842, the worst shipwreck in Maine history occurred on the cliffs at Bald Head in Cape Neddick. The tall ship had just left Kennebunkport on her maiden voyage, and the entire crew on board perished in a fierce nor’easter. Eerie dreams and premonitions, combined with a series of other strange coincidences and reports of a ghost ship, made this one of the most widely told tales in New England a century ago. The story of the wreck has now nearly vanished, along with the way of life that once put Maine’s coast at the center of world commerce.
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In 2001, Southern Maine musician Harvey Reid wrote “The Wreck of the Isidore” as part of his Sailor’s Fate Trilogy, a collection of compositions telling the story of the wreck in old-world ballad tradition. His songs, concerts, and annual commemorations have now led to the publication of a book that offers a visual account of this regional tale. It provides a window into life in old Maine, detailing the building and sail-
ing of the beautiful but doomed ship, while painting a portrait of the lost maritime way of life. The Wreck of the Isidore aims to keep this story alive and encourage modern Mainers to explore their rich local history.
On Saturday, November 30, the anniversary of the wreck, the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit (HSWO) will host a music program commemorating that fateful day. The program will feature the original ballad by Reid who will perform alongside musician Joyce Anderson, taking attendees on a musical journey through Maine history.
“This is such an important part of state and local history,”
says HSWO Director Bryce Waldrop, adding, “And we’re pleased to welcome Harvey and Joyce back to the Meetinghouse to help bring the story to life. Visitors can also view artifacts from the Isidore on display in our museum, further connecting them with the tragic tale.”
The Isidore was built in Kennebunkport and sailed by 36-year-old Captain Leander Foss along with 14 hands, one as young as fifteen. Each crew member was a local resident bearing well-known family names like Perkins, Grant, Davis, Young, and Lord, and together they are memorialized on a marble stone in Bass Cove Cemetery in Kennebunkport.
The program will be held on Saturday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, located at 938 Post Road in Wells. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased online at www. wellsogunquithistory.org, or at the door. Children 13 and under have free admission.
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based Frannie Peabody Center to the roster just over a decade ago. Committee members have dressed in drag to raise money for the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk, and have also dressed in their finest to present a check to the Wells-Ogunquit School District (WOSD) for much-needed school program funds. Money, gift cards, and other items have been collected for local families in need of food, clothing, medical care, and even home heating oil.
Not only have hundreds of individuals and businesses purchased gifts each year, but so many have worked behind the scenes to make sure that this
is a true community event. For example, numerous restaurants donate food for the sponsors to enjoy on the night of the party, and many have even passed down that tradition from previous owner to new owner. Bow Street Beverage and National Distributors donate driver time, vans, and their own gas to deliver gifts across the state, to locations as far away as Fort Kent. They have braved hundreds of miles of snow, sleet, and rain to ensure that these gifts get to their destinations, expecting nothing in return. The staff at Fitzgerald Tile have sponsored hundreds of children over the last decade by buying, wrapping, and deliv-
ering gifts in several truckloads each year. MaineStreet took the needs of the committee and the event into consideration during their most recent remodel, making sure to incorporate storage areas for the trees and supplies needed by the committee.
The committee would like to thank those in the community who have helped annually to celebrate the spirit of giving, whether that be by dressing as Santa Claus, taping up and schlepping gift bags bursting with gifts, emceeing and providing entertainment at the event, or buying gifts on behalf of sponsors who cannot. While the committee talks mostly about the gift of giving, they want the volunteers and sponsors to know that their dedication over the years has not gone unnoticed. These efforts are deeply appreciated, not only because they make the endeavor easier, but also because they serve as a constant reminder that, regardless of politics or pandemic, each volunteer and sponsor leads a fulfilling life with a full heart, creating a strong safety net for the community.
The public is invited to participate in the Gift Drop-Off Party on Sunday, December 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. at MaineStreet, 195 Main Street, in Ogunquit. This is an opportunity to bring gifts and join in the festive atmosphere as the community works together to support local children in need. Come together to celebrate 20 years of giving, brighten this holiday season for those in need, and make a meaningful impact in the community!
Details for sponsorship can be found below. Those who agree to sponsor individual children typically spend approximately $75 per child. However, every contribution, no matter how big or small, helps bring smiles to many faces.
For more information or to learn more about sponsorship, visit www.ogunquitgiving. com, email info@ogunquitgiving.com, or speak to one of the following committee members: Rick Barber, Rachel Davenport, Eddie Gayhart, Brian Linden, Jimmy Lucibello, Frances Reed, and Mike Zamojski.
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Pajama Shopping Day, Home for the Holidays in Kennebunk
KENNEBUNKWhen rolling out of bed on Saturday, November 30, there is no need to change out of those pajamas, because in the Kennebunks, it’s Pajama Shopping Day, when participating shops and restaurants offer their best deals for holiday shopping. Pajamas are the preferred shopping attire, so no time will be wasted getting dressed and out the door to take advantage of fabulous bargains throughout the area!
The Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce has announced dozens of local shops participating in this year’s Small Business Saturday event. Merchants, their hours and special discounts are listed on the website at the end of this article.
Later in the day, at 4 p.m., downtown Kennebunk businesses will kick off “Home for the Holidays,” a month-long celebration of family, food, shopping, and fun. Various Main Street businesses will offer free
KFL Announces
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The Speers Gallery at the Kennebunk Free Library (KFL) welcomes back photographer Noelle Argenti for another exhibit of Photosbynoelle. The current exhibit runs from December 1-31. Argenti last exhibited at the gallery in 2022.
Noelle, who lives in Watertown, MA, visits coastal Maine throughout all four seasons. She enjoys photographing beautiful spots in Ogunquit and York. She has also captured images of other places she has traveled, including
holiday treats at tables out front, and a life-size snow globe will be on display in Tibbetts Plaza from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop by and take photos inside! Kennebunk High School (KHS) Chamber Singers will also be strolling the area, singing holiday tunes.
Additional activities will include a Winter Workshop at Mark’s Garage, 61 Main Street, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Kids and adults alike can enjoy the build-a-snowman workshop, face painting, snow globe workshop, and hot cocoa cafe. Public skating will also be held at the Waterhouse Center, 55 Main Street, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (cold weather permitting). At 5 p.m., Santa will come to town for the 41st annual Christmas in Kennebunk tree lighting and festivities.
The day will certainly be one filled with holiday cheer!
For information, visit www.gokennebunks.com, www. downtownkennebunk.com or call 207-967-0857.
“Photosbynoelle”
California, Montana, Yellowstone National Park, Castle in the Clouds in New Hampshire, and Acadia National Park.
Noelle has also captured many incredible sunsets in her own backyard. Although she enjoys taking pictures in her hometown, she is more inspired to take pictures of coastal Maine with its unique and diverse varied landscapes and visuals. According to the artist, “Coastal Maine has captured my heart forever.”
The Speers Gallery is located at 112 Main Street in Ken-
Holiday Pops Kicks Off the Season
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Experience the magic of the season with the Strafford Wind Symphony’s Holiday Pops show on Saturday, November 30, at 7 p.m. at the Sanford Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Enjoy a sparkling array of beloved holiday tunes that will warm hearts and create lasting memories for the whole family, plus the always-popular sing-along.
With 55 dedicated musicians, the Strafford Wind Symphony is celebrated for its outstanding performances across Southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire. Known for its exceptional music and professional presentation, the ensemble is a cherished favorite at SPAC, returning for its seventh performance on the stage.
Tickets are $10-$16, with discounts for subscribers, students, seniors, and military veterans. The Sanford Performing Arts Center is located at 100 Alumni Boulevard in Sanford, For more information, visit www.sanfordpac.org, call the box office at 207-206-1126, or
Sandy Hill Farm’s Fifth Annual Winter Wonders Light Show
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The 2024-2025 Winter Wonders Light Show at Sandy Hill Farm opens Friday, November 22 for its fifth year. The light show, which stretches across the farm grounds, continues the tradition of brightening the holiday season for area residents and visitors.
Once again, Sandy Hill has added to the number of lights, surpassing the two million lights reached last year, and has introduced unique new light displays for this season. These displays celebrate the winter season, farm life, animals and plants native to Maine, local culture, and the festive holiday season. The light show continues to be the largest of its kind in the area.
Some of the featured displays include nearly 30 giant trees (most at least 90 feet high), fully wrapped to the top in colored lights, a 30-foot lobster trap tree, a lobster buoy tree, a beehive with lots of bees, and many other magical handcrafted displays. Throughout the pathways, there
nebunk, during regular library hours and when the gallery is not in use for library programs. For more information, visit www. kennebunklibrary.org.
are numerous walk-through light displays, such as sparkling tunnels, giant presents, moose, reindeer, an ornate sleigh, a lighted bridge, the moon, and polar bears—all constructed by Sandy Hill’s skilled artisans. The displays are truly one-of-a-kind and unlike anything seen elsewhere, making for plenty of photo opportunities for holiday cards.
The basic concept of the walk-through light show remains the same as in past years. The roughly one-mile trail winds through 14 acres of beautiful, enchanted hardwood forest.
The trail is on gentle, rolling terrain with a few minor elevation changes. Participants can easily walk through at their own pace, and the entire show takes just over an hour to experience.
Sandy Hill Farm will also have
warm cider donuts, hot beverages, and holiday music to make the visit even more festive.
The show runs through March 2, 2025. This is the first year the exhibit has expanded into the winter months after the holidays to bring light and cheer into the early months of 2025.
Sandy Hill Farm is located at 34 Sandy Hill Lane in Eliot. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.sandyhillmaine.com.
visit in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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“The Nutcracker” at STAR Theatre
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The Dance Annex is excited to announce the return of “The Nutcracker” at Kittery’s STAR Theatre, kicking off the holiday season with seven magical performances from November 29 to December 8. Join Clara on her enchanting journey to the Land of the Sweets, featuring special guest artists, the Annex Contemporary Dance Company, and over 50 talented local students. Audiences will experience the thrilling battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse Queen, the grace of dancing snowflakes, and the elegance of the Sugar Plum Fairy in this spectacular production that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Artistic Director Julie Hebb, a former principal dancer with the New York City-based Rebecca Kelly Ballet, founded
The Dance Annex Studio for the Dance Arts in 2012 to “foster sustained support for the dance arts” and cultivate a vibrant community of dancers and dance enthusiasts. Since its premiere in 2016, “The Nutcracker” has become a cherished annual tradition for families across the Seacoast.
“This will be our eighth ‘Nutcracker’ season at the STAR Theatre, and it will definitely be our biggest show yet!”
Hebb shared. “We have over 50 students in our cast this year, with dancers joining us from all around the Seacoast and the greater Portsmouth area, as well as from Kittery and York to as far away as Greenville.”
This year’s production features a stellar lineup of local guest artists alongside members of Annex Contemporary Dance Company, the studio’s resident
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troupe of professionals. Naomi Sawyer of Northeastern Ballet Theatre and Assaf Benchetrit, formerly of The Joffrey Ballet, will reprise their roles as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. Spotlight Award-winner Don Goettler will star as the mysterious toymaker Drosselmeyer, while Jonathan Donahue returns as the beloved Nutcracker Prince. ACDC’s Audrey Eastman and Ian Rodgers will be performing as the Snow Queen and Snow King, along with UNH Ballet Company members Ella Roberts and Nathan Straussberg. Emily Pleadwell will dance the role of the Dew Drop Fairy in The Waltz of the Flowers, and York Middle School seventhgraders Penelope Staley and Cooper Mendoza will share the role of Clara.
Following the Saturday
matinee performances, audiences can enjoy a special “Land of the Sweets Meet and Greet,” where they can interact with cast members and see tutus and tiaras up close.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have an amazing group of local professional dancers in our company and in our community, along with our exceptional guests,” said Hebb. “From our lit-
Native Nations and the Beginning of the United States: 1100-1860
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Native history predates 1492. Native peoples have been on the North American continent for centuries before colonization began. Learn about U.S. history from the perspective of Native Americans – from the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy to the landing on Plymouth Rock and the Lost Colony of Roanoke, to the tribes that participated in the American Revolution and the westward expansion. Discover the creation of treaties between the United States and Native nations, as well as the beginning of the end for Native nations with the Indian Removal Act and
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the Trail of Tears. This lecture begins in the 1100s and ends just before the Civil War in 1860.
The Zoom presentation will be led by Heather Bruegl, a public historian, activist, and decolonial education consultant who works with institutions and organizations for Indigenous sovereignty and collective liberation. She is an Oneida Nation of Wisconsin citizen and firstline descendent Stockbridge Munsee.
The webinar takes place on Wednesday, November 27 from 7 to 8 p.m., online. This program is co-sponsored with the Tewksbury (MA) Public Library in Tewksbury, MA.
tlest mice to our fabulous flower corps to our soloists, everyone is working so hard to bring this magical story to life. We can’t wait to share this captivating production with our audiences!” The STAR Theater is located at 120 Rogers Road in Kittery. For more information, visit www.thedanceannexstudio. com or call the Box Office at 207439-3800.
To register for the Zoom link, visit https://mhl.libnet.info/ event/12141812.
KAA Holiday Show 2024
KITTERYThe Kittery Art Association (KAA) invites the public to their 2024 Holiday Show, running now through Saturday, December 21.
The gallery in Kittery has been transformed into the ultimate destination for fine art and one of a kind, handmade artisan gifts. Shop small and support local artists in the community!
Founded in 1958, the Kittery Art Association Gallery and Shop features the work of seacoast artists in monthly shows and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all ages. The 501(c)3 nonprofit is committed to its mission: to promote knowledge of the arts, stimulate interest in the work of local artists, and express appreciation for the abundant creativity in the seacoast area.
The gallery is located at 2 Walker Street in Kittery. Hours are Thursday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.kitteryartassociation.org, email info@kitteryartassociation.org, or call 207-451-9384.
Playhouse, Music Hall, Announce Cast of “Frozen”
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The Music Hall and Ogunquit Playhouse are thrilled to announce the cast for their production of Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical.” Performances begin Wednesday, November 27 and run through Sunday, December 22. All performances will take place at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” will star Cate Hayman (Denver Center’s “A Little Night Music”) as Elsa, Marilyn Caserta (Broadway’s “Six”) as Anna, Ángel Lozada (Broadway’s “Bad Cinderella”) as Kristoff, Will Savarese (A.R.T.’s “Romeo and Juliet”) as Hans, F. Michael Haynie (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”) as Olaf, Jack Brewer (“Frozen” national tour) as Oaken, Clint Hromsco (“Jekyll and Hyde” national tour) as Sven, Albert Jennings (Broadway’s “Aladdin”) as Pabbie, Ben Roseberry (Broadway’s “The Lion King”) as Weselton, Clara Curtis (Ogunquit Playhouse’s
“The Sound of Music”) as Young Anna, Julianne Repucci as Young Elsa, Livia Quist as Young Anna, and Charlotte Van Ledtje (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “The Sound of Music”) as Young Elsa.
The cast will also feature Scarlet Bartner, Amara Berhan (New London Barn Playhouse’s “Guys and Dolls”), Zachary Bigelow (“Anastasia” national tour), Christian Boyd (“Hairspray,” Royal Caribbean), Louis Brogna (“Anastasia” national tour), Harper Burns, Violet Burns, Deanna Cudjoe (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “My Best Friend’s Wedding”), Raphe Gilliam (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “My Best Friend’s Wedding”), Rosie Granito (Theatre By The Sea’s “42nd Street”), Nigel Jamal Hall (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “Young Frankenstein”), Naomi Kakuk (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “Crazy For You”), Katelyn Lauria (Gateway Playhouse’s “Escape to Margaritaville”), Abby Linderman (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “Crazy For You”),
Art on the Hill Open Studios
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The old brick schoolhouse in Kittery, home to Art on the Hill, is opening its doors to the public for its annual Open Studios on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fourteen artists and makers will be on hand showcasing and selling their paintings, jewelry, pottery, and other handmade creations. The event is free and a highlight of the holiday season in the area, as more people recognize the importance of shopping locally to support the arts community.
“Painters, jewelry designers, clay and glass artists, and even a local floral designer will join this year’s one day event. We are excited to welcome the public into our studios and to offer one-of-a-kind pieces that make gift giving such a joy. It’s been exciting as a jewelry designer to join this community where so many well known artists have produced work for decades,” said jewelry maker Estie Ott, who has a studio at the collective.
The fifteen artists represented this year include: Liz Benotti, ceramics (pictured); Ann Boardman, floral design; Elena Faltas of Graze Elevated Catering; Robin Litwin, mixed media; Grace Napoleon-Taskwear, handmade clothing; Estie Ott, contemporary handcrafted jewelry; Melinda Salazar of Mesala Jewelry; and painters Paula Boxer, Pamela Dulong Williams, Margaret Dwyer, Heather Guptill, Sue Hennigan, Connie Nagle Lorwen, Maryse Newton, and Lisa Noonis.
The artists’ collective at the old Wentworth Dennett schoolhouse, built in 1922, was transformed into a communitybased space for local artists in 2001 by developer Jeff Apsey. Its iconic giant green chair on the
Heather Jane Rolff (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “Tootsie”), Fiona Steigelman, Cecilia Trippiedi (“Hadestown” national tour), Mat Webb (LA Premiere of “Fat Ham”) and John “Zamb” Zamborsky (Ogunquit Playhouse’s “The Cher Show”).
Experience the wonder of Broadway when Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall presents “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical,” the Tony-nominated Best Musical. From the renowned producer of “The Lion King” and “Aladdin,” this extraordinary production promises an unforgettable theatrical journey. Prepare to be captivated by a thrilling and moving performance that The New Yorker describes as “simply magical!” With sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical” delivers an awe-inspiring experience. This opportunity to enjoy Broadway at its finest is not to be missed!
front lawn is a familiar sight to both locals and vacationers, who often stop to take fun pictures in the chair. Parking is plentiful at Art on the Hill, and the building now features a large new sign.
The collective is located at 78 Government Street in Kittery. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/artonthe hillstudios.
Broadway dance arrangements by David Chase. Daniel Everett is the production stage manager.
Casting by ARC.
Disney’s “Frozen: The Broadway Musical” is sponsored in part by Novocure, with additional support from Avery Insurance, Malloy Events, and Market Square Architects. “Frozen” is presented through
special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com. The Music Hall is located at 28 Chestnut Street in Portsmouth. For more information and tickets, visit www.themusichall.org or follow them on social media.
The show features music and lyrics by Kristen AndersonLopez and Robert Lopez, with a book by Jennifer Lee. It is directed by Angelique Ilo, choreographed by Angie Schworer, and has musical direction by Jeffrey Campos. Scenic design by Michael E. Downs, lighting design by Rich Latta, projection design by Michael Salvatore Commendatore, sound design by Daniel Lundberg, costume design by Jacob Locke, and wig/hair and makeup design by Roxanne De Luna. Original Broadway orchestrations by Dave Metzger, original Broadway music supervision and arrangements by Steven Oremus, and additional
New Investments in Tribal Students and Agriculture Education
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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced Tribal higher education opportunities and investments to train the next generation of agricultural professionals. During his remarks, Secretary Vilsack announced $5 million in grants to support Tribal students at landgrant colleges and universities through the New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program. These programs reflect USDA’s commitment to advance equity and remove barriers to service for Tribal Nations and encourage Tribal workforce development.
Secretary Vilsack made
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Inter-Library Loan Programs
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Berwick Public Library
Thanksgiving Pie Sale
Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27. Bakers needed! FMI: bit.ly/BakerSignUp.
Book Nook
Support the library all year long through the Book Nook. The Nook is next to the public catalog computer near the circulation desk.
Calling All Artists
The library features a different local artist every two months. Artists interested in displaying their artwork can contact the library.
Dinovember!
Visit the library during the month of November to celebrate all things dinosaurs! The library will be hosting dinosaur themed crafts every other week.
Handy Helper Tool Collection
Items include a folding walker, jar openers, ergonomic gardening tools, seatbelt extenders, and lots more.
the announcements at the 2024 White House Tribal Youth Forum during remarks ahead of roundtable youth discussions on food sovereignty. He also announced the opening day of the USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program, which offers a fast-track career path with USDA, and the Terra Preta do Indio Tribal Fellowship, which engages Tribal college faculty with USDA resources and research.
“These USDA investments reinforce our commitment to empowering Tribal Nations by cultivating tomorrow’s agriculture sector professionals and building a USDA workforce more representative of America,” said Vilsack. “It is important that
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USDA continues to uplift Tribal communities and provides pathways of representation by working with universities and colleges to improve the lives of Native American students and communities through higher education.”
The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program provides full tuition, fees, books, and paid workforce training to any interested and eligible student pursuing degrees in agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines at a Tribal college or university. The tuition coverage can follow the student from a two-year associ-
ate program at a Tribal college or university (TCU) to a fouryear bachelor’s degree program (at a TCU or another land-grant institution). When the student has completed the scholarship requirements, including a paid USDA internship, USDA may convert the student to a permanent USDA employee without further competition.
This fellowship strengthens Tribal college research capacity and introduces TCU faculty and staff to USDA programs. It targets faculty and staff from Tribal high schools and colleges, including thos e in agriculture, food,
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Library of Things
Power tools, folding walkers, musical instruments, nature explorer backpacks, games, camping tents, kayaks, snowshoes, etc., all available to borrow with a valid library card.
Memory Kits
Early stage, middle stage, and late stage kits help those dealing with various levels of memory challenges.
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.
Programs on Video
Videos of recent library programs and events are available online. Videos produced by Berwick Community Media.
Berwick Walkers
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. FMI and meeting places: berwickfal@gmail.com or 207619-3519.
Nifty Needleworkers Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Playgroup for Toddlers Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Social Seniors
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, games and puzzles, good conversation!
Minecraft Club Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
LEGO Club Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Preschool Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m.
Genealogy 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: December 6.
Math Tutoring Fridays, 3-5 p.m. Tutoring for grade school mathematics through college level. Sessions are up to one hour, by appointment only.
For More Information Call the library at 207-698-5737 or visit www.berwick.lib.me.us.
D.A. Hurd Library
Dinovember!
Stop in and pick up a dinosaur egg to excavate!
Birding Backpacks
Thanks to York County Audubon, birding backpacks are available 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.
Borrow Instruments
Continuum Arts Collective has donated instruments for the “Try Before You Apply” partnership program. Instruments are available for North Berwick residents to borrow for a week. K-12 students can apply for their own at www. continuumarts.org/apply.
Library STEM Kits
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 outside and inside game kits, and an audio kit for audiobooks.
Seed Library Free seeds available from the library’s seed catalog.
Stop. Sit. And… Read Color, play a game, make a craft, etc. Drop-in the children’s room.
Adult Book Chat Mondays at 10 a.m. Chat about books you recommend.
and natural resource sciences.
In Summer 2025, fellows will spend a week in D.C. meeting USDA leads, identifying collaboration areas, and learning about USDA resources. The second week involves placement at a USDA research facility aligned with their academic interests. Fellows will collaborate with USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and return with knowledge to benefit their community, enhance research opportunities, and advance their Tribal college mission.
USDA also announced an investment of $5 million to support Tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities on their path to higher education. This announcement is part of USDA National Institute of Food and
Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. in the children’s room.
Tween Book Club
Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Chat about group recommendations.
Sewing with Kim Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Coffee, Craft, and Chat Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Cubing Club Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Cribbage Crew Tuesdays at 5 p.m.
Yarn Divas Knitting and Crochet Club Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All are welcome.
Crafternoon Wednesdays, 2:30-4 p.m., for children.
Hand & Machine Sewing and Crafts Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m., for adults.
Call the library at 207-676-2215 or visit www.dahurdlibrary.org.
Graves Memorial Library
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving, celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Graves Memorial is receiving Giving Tuesday donations during the week of December 1-7. There will be a generous match again this year! Donations may be made online or by mailing a check to Graves Memorial Library, P.O. Box 391, Kennebunkport, ME 04046. Checks may also be dropped off at the front desk.
Furry Tales Storytime Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
A very special Storytime with the Animal Welfare Society of Kennebunk. Explore the exciting world of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, movement, and animal time. For preschoolers and their families.
Community Art Show
Work created by staff, volunteers, and library members. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. Half of proceeds from sales go to benefi t the library.
Meet at the Museum Passes are available to Brick Store Museum, Ogunquit Museum of Art, Seashore Trolley Museum, Children’s Museum of Maine, Portland Museum of Art, and Coastal Botanical Gardens. Call ahead to reserve.
Tech Help Staff members help with technology needs. No appointment necessary.
What’s Your Story?
Mondays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Library Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas sits down with a weekly featured community member.
LEGO Club
Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. For elementary-aged students. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Chess Club
The Chess Club is up and running! Anyone wishing to join may show up on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. (with or without a board) in the Dow Room and get matched up to play. All levels of play are welcome!
Paint by Number Club
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. New!
Work on your own paint by number and make some new friends. This month’s theme: Fall.
Portside Readers
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel, and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs, and more.
Port Knitters
Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Bring in any current knitting project and supplies.
Fabulous Friday Family Storytime
Fridays at 10 a.m. A fantastic hour of books, songs, and finger-plays.
Stay and Play
Fridays at 10:45 a.m.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
Holiday Cookie Parties
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The holidays are often filled with special moments, many of which involve sharing food with loved ones – from festive cookie exchanges to the comforting smells of family-favorite dishes and desserts, to warm beverages on cold nights.
One of the most enjoyable traditions during the holidays is the cookie exchange. Cookie exchanges are a fun and festive way to share favorite homemade treats with friends, family, and neighbors, while also sampling a variety of delicious cookies made by others.
The excitement begins with choosing the perfect cookie recipe, whether a classic favorite or something new and adventurous. The joy of baking and decorating cookies, whether solo or with loved ones, adds a special touch to the season. Once the exchange begins, participants trade their cookies, resulting in an array of unique and delightful treats to enjoy. Cookie exchanges
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Agriculture’s (NIFA) New Beginning for Tribal Students (NBTS) Program that supports land-grant colleges and universities. The NBTS grant program helps increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890 land-grant universities. The University of Maine system is among the 15 funded awardees.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tribal colleges joining the land-grant network through the 1994 Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act. This Act authorized Tribal colleges to receive federal support and train future agricultural professionals. There are 36 federally recognized Tribal colleges and universities designated as land-grant institutions, enrolling over 15,000 students and serving 120,000 Tribal members annually. These institutions offer high school completion, job training, college prep, and adult education, as well as commu-
are great way to connect with the community, create lasting memories, and of course, indulge in some of the season’s sweetest flavors.
To help make these moments even more memorable, the following are some cooking and baking tips for the holiday season:
Incorporate seasonal herbs, spices, and seasonings. Sage, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg are the standards for holiday cooking and baking, providing seasonal flavors, vibrant colors, and appetizing aromas.
Rely on real extracts to enhance the flavors and aromas of holiday treats. Pure extracts may be more expensive than their artificial counterparts, but the difference in flavor is unmistakable. Unlike artificial extracts, which often contain synthetic flavors and additives, pure extracts are made from natural ingredients, such as real vanilla beans, peppermint leaves, or citrus peels. This results in a deeper, more
nity libraries, archives, career centers, economic development, and elder and childcare services. Tribal colleges provide research, education, and extension while integrating Native American history, Indigenous knowledge, and Tribal self-determination. The Department recently announced a renewed partnership with these colleges.
USDA impacts all Americans daily in positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming the food system with a focus on resilient local food production, fair markets, access to safe and nutritious food, and climatesmart practices for farmers. The Department is making historic investments in rural infrastructure and clean energy, while promoting equity by removing systemic barriers and building a more representative workforce.
For more information, visit www.usda.gov or email 1994@ usda.gov.
complex flavor profile that enhances holiday baked goods, giving them a richer and more authentic taste. Whether baking cookies, cakes, or holiday treats, the investment in pure extracts is well worth it for the superior flavor they bring to any recipe.
Chill the dough. Chilling cookie dough before baking helps prevent spreading and results in a thicker, chewier cookie. For best results, refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (or longer there is time). Chilling dough will also enhance the base flavors, as the ingredients have some time to “get to know each other.”
Use parchment paper or silicone mats. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure even baking and easy removal of cookies. This prevents the cookies from sticking and gives them a perfect, golden bottom without any extra greasing.
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Add a touch of sea salt.
After baking, sprinkle a small amount of flaky sea salt on top of cookies to enhance the sweetness and balance the flavors. Salt is often thought of as the “great universal binder,” as it enhances and balances sweetness, bringing out the full flavor of holiday treats. Salt works especially well with chocolate or caramel-based cookies, adding a savory touch that makes them even more irresistible.
Holiday cookie exchanges are more than just an opportuni-
ty to bake and share treats. They bring people together, highlight the joy of giving, and celebrate the season’s flavors in a way that creates cherished memories. So, gather those family recipes, start baking, and enjoy the simple pleasures of the holidays. Happy baking!
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Kennebunk Free Library
Ukulele Club
3:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Ukulele players of all skill levels are invited! The club will be choosing songs from “The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living.” Ukuleles and songbooks are available to check out from the library. Free and wheelchair accessible. Upcoming: November 27.
Storytime Mondays at 10 a.m. Songs, stories, thymes, and more.
Mah Jongg Mondays, 12:30-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The library has three sets to use, or bring your own.
Dragon Hunters and Treasure Seekers Guild
Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 10 to teen.
Spanish Conversation
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Conversational Spanish with educator and native Spanish-speaker Eva Hernandez. Registration appreciated, not required.
French Conversation Mondays at 6:30 p.m. For those
looking to converse in French. All skill levels are welcome, but conversations will typically be at an intermediate-advanced level. No registration required. Free and wheelchair accessible.
In Stitches Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. All skill levels are welcome. Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month. Upcoming Zoom: December 3.
Tech Time Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Learn to download eBooks and apps, make heads or tails of a new device, troubleshoot software, and more. Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments.
Fiber Arts Group
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Knit, crochet, embroider, and chat. All ages and levels of ability are welcome.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-985-2173 or visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.
Ogunquit
Memorial Library
Seaside Speakers Series
Friday, November 22, 10-11 a.m.
UMaine Extension Professor Emeritus Frank Wertheim presents a slideshow of his recent experiences with farmers in the Zanzibar
Islands of Ungula and Pemba via the USAID Feed the Future Program.
Tech Help
Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. Bring in your technology questions or seek guidance for a device.
Book Arts Group
Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Fiber Arts Group Meets once monthly at the library. Contact the library for details.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.
Rice Public Library
Vintage Postcards on Display Postcards include photographs or paintings of the area, including Kittery, the Isles of Shoals, Portsmouth, NH, and Newcastle, NH, and are dated 1900-1925.
Portable Optical Microscopes
The library has two portable microscopes available for check out. Microscopes fi t in the palm of the hand, use standard batteries, and come with accessories to attach smartphones for taking photos.
Bluegrass Jam Band
Every other Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Bluegrass and country musicians get together on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month to jam. Sessions are open to the public. Upcoming: November 30.
Storytime
Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on the second fl oor. Stories, play, and a small take-home craft or coloring page. For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. No registration necessary.
LEGO Club Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on the second fl oor. For builders ages 5-12. Casual, drop-in building and play.
Teen Crafternoon Wednesdays at 4 p.m. For ages 12-18.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-439-1553 or
visit www.rice.lib.me.us.
South Berwick
Public Library
Home For The Holidays Saturday, November 30, 4-6 p.m.
Danielle Moura Quintet Jazz Ensemble provides the soothing sounds of the season while the kids write letters to Santa!
Knitting Group Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Pre-K Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Free Help with Math Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
LEGO Club Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.
Writer’s Group Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.
For More Information
Call the library at 207-384-3308 or visit www.southberwicklibrary.org.
Wells Public Library
Mice in the Bookshelves
The library is excited to welcome a rare treat featuring illustrations of beloved rodents from children’s literature, courtesy of the Illustration Institute of Maine. Featured in the art gallery.
Adult Book Bags
A book bag service for adults 18 and older. Each bag contains two library books chosen by a librarian, along with a few goodies. Register online. FMI: kswejkoski@ wellstown.org.
Mother Goose Storytime
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Lap activities, rhymes, songs, and finger-plays.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Stories, songs, and movement, followed by a craft.
Crafty Kids Thursdays at 3 p.m. for all ages up to 17. Drop-in art projects include painting, drawing, gluing, collaging, and more. All materials
2024 MUSIC PROGRAM GRANTS AVAILABLE
D oes 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, 2024 to Sarah B. Neault, Trustee of the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust, c/o Bergen & Parkinson, LLC, 62 Portland Road, Suite 25,
provided for free. FMI: aherman@ wellstown.org.
French Conversation Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Fiber Arts Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Show off latest knitting creations, get tips on crochet techniques, chat with old friends. For all ages and levels of ability.
LEGO & Rubik’s Cube Club Fridays at 3 p.m. All ages welcome.
For More Information Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.
William Fogg Library
Dinovember!
Keep an eye out for dinosaurs “running loose” in the library! See what mischief they will be getting up to through the library’s Facebook and Instagram.
Monthly Parenting Discussion Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. in the Kent Room. This month’s discussion will be “Beyond Discipline.” Participants will explore practices to bring out the inherent goodness in their children.
Green & Beautiful Campaign
Plans to improve the grounds of the library and the Fogg House as part of the ongoing Green & Beautiful campaign are currently on display in the Sarah Farmer Room.
Baby Storytime
Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
School Age Storytime Thursdays at 2 p.m.
Zentangle Classes
Saturdays at 10 a.m. With instructor Valeria Rienzi. Contact the library for registration info. For More Information Call the library at 207-439-9437 or visit www.williamfogglibrary.org.
York Public Library
YPL Walking Club
Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join library staff or volunteers for a walk around town, starting from the library lobby. Each week will have a different route, some led by local historians.
Storytime
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Drop-
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Safe Haven Humane Society
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Life used to be sweet for Beerus. He was the only cat in the family, and things were great. Then they adopted another cat, and Beerus was not thrilled. He was not getting as much attention as he was used to. Later, his humans had a baby, and he felt forgotten. Out of confusion and frustration, Beerus began to take his feelings out on the other cat.
Having been the first cat in the family, Beerus was used to receiving all the love and attention. It seemed unfair that he was the one who had to be removed from the family, but Beerus simply could not adjust to the new situation.
Surrendered to Safe Haven in May, five-year-old Beerus suddenly found himself without a family. He had to find his place among all the other Safe Haven cats that no one seemed to want anymore. This was very painful for a cat who had once been #1 in his former family.
Hungry for love, Beerus views other cats as competition for the attention he needs. If a volunteer leaves the room, his
Emma’s Angels
NORTH BERWICKFord is looking for his perfect home! He is a goofy and sweet two- to three-year-old Lab mix from an overcrowded shelter in Louisiana. Ford is neutered and up-to-date on his vaccinations. He is a “low rider,” meaning his legs are short, and weighs in at about 38 lbs. Ford would do best in a household with kids over ten, and no cats. Contact Emma’s Angels today to meet this cutie pie!
Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization located in North Berwick. The donations drop box is located at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick.
Emma’s Angels will have a wish tree at Pet Supplies Plus in Sanford at the end of this month for Christmas. Feel free to swing by and donate an item to the rescue! Thank you!
anguish and confusion sometimes prompt him to lash out in an attempt to regain the focus and attention on him.
Despite his occasional swiping, the team has found
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Beerus to have a wonderful personality. He is a long, tall cat, especially when he stands on his hind legs. He wants to sit on laps, but he is so big that he sometimes does not fit. So, he settles for the piece of furniture closest to his human. He views his human as
Shelters Rescue More Than 50 Shih Tzus in State Seizure
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On Thursday, October 24, the State of Maine Animal Welfare Program, with support from the Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Kennebunk, the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland (ARLGP) and along with other agencies, seized more than 50 Shih Tzu dogs and several cats living in inhumane conditions at a home in Norridgewock.
What was initially reported as up to 20 dogs living in the home was found to be many more upon arrival. After the state’s seizure, the ARLGP took in 23 dogs, and the AWS took in nine, along with the cats.
Upon arrival at the shelters, the dogs were examined by a team of veterinarians and given the necessary preventatives and
Animal Welfare Society PO Box 43 / 46 Holland Road West Kennebunk, ME 04094
YORKMeet Barkley! This cute little butterball will soon be on his journey from Tennessee to Maine, and so close to Thanksgiving day. The volunteers at Caleb’s Opus are certainly thankful.
Barkley was saved from the unknown when he and his littermates, along with their momma, were found abandoned in the country. Momma is a beagle/ hound mix, which means Barkley is as sweet and sunny as a puppy can be! Happiness, puppy kisses, and snuggles are guaranteed to anyone who decides to adopt this charming boy. Barkley loves everyone he meets and is now searching for his forever family.
Barkley is neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on ageappropriate vaccines.
Caleb’s Opus is a small, foster-based rescue team dedi-
vaccinations. Volunteer groomers were on-site to clean them, as many were heavily matted and covered in feces. Several of the dogs have medical conditions that will require additional care before they can be made available for adoption. Veterinary staff at both shelters are addressing the dogs’ medical needs.
Both AWS and ARLGP anticipate the first of these dogs will become available for adoption starting this week. Pets ready for adoption will be posted on the shelters’ websites.
While both shelters look forward to getting the animals up for adoption, representatives from AWS and ARLGP stress that rehoming them will require special care. The animals have been through a very stressful period, and many are not accustomed to living in a normal home setting. They will need patience, love, and support from their new families as they transition into a safer, healthier environment.
For more information, visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org and www.arlgp.org.
cated to securing loving homes and families for the misplaced, abandoned and homeless dogs who need help the most. To learn more, visit their website for an application and to learn the meaning behind the organization’s name.
Caleb’s Opus
his sunshine, but if his human is not there, he is content to soak up the sun in a window.
Beerus will be happiest as the only animal family member and may be most content in a household without children.
Due to Beerus’ history of jealousy, Safe Haven hopes to find a cat-savvy person or family who understands his need for attention. Beerus deserves the love and attention he used to have, and then some. Please give him a chance. Contact Safe Haven today to schedule a visit!
From now until Christmas, donations to Safe Haven will be doubled, thanks to generous donors who have supported the organization with a $40,000 matching gift. If there was ever a time to donate, it is now. In effect, each donation will be doubled. A $20 donation will be matched to make it $40. A $100 donation becomes $200. Please mail tax-deductible donations to Safe Haven, P.O. Box 91, Wells, ME 04090, or donate online. Please specify “matching gift” on each donation Thank you!
Important! The shop at 1784 Post Road will be closed Monday, November 25 through Thursday, November 28 for driveway paving and Thanksgiving. Safe Haven will reopen on Friday, November 29.
50% Off sales are also happening. 50% Off clothing, except for upcycled clothing, takes place now through Sunday, December 1. Books $5 and up are 50% off
Safe Haven Humane Society 1420 & 1784 Post Road PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-1611 / (207) 216-9169 info@safehavenhumanesociety.org www.safehavenhumanesociety.org
now until Thursday, December 26. On November 23 and 24 only, enjoy 50% off kitchenware, lamps, tableware, dish sets, cookware, bakeware, small appliances, utensils, mugs, and glasses. This is a huge sale, but it is only for the weekend. Do not miss it! Contact Safe Haven for shop and visiting hours. Thank you!
Available for Part Time Work
Retired York Resident
ORGANIZATIONAL / ADMINISTRATIVE
Organizing home and office, setting up files, creating efficient methods to get things done, calendar management, record keeping, helping create calm out of chaos!
PET SITTING
Love cats and dogs! Would enjoy feeding, walking, and entertaining your pet.
ELDERLY COMPANIONSHIP
V isiting to check in, running errands, providing encouragement, reading aloud, doing a puzzle, light housekeeping.
Shelter: 207-646-1611 • 1420 Post Rd ( PO Box 91), Wells, ME 04090
Open Monday-Friday 11am-1:30pm & Weekends by Appt THRIFT/VINTAGE/ANTIQUE SHOP: 207-216-9169 • 1784 Post Road, Wells Open Sunday-Friday 11am-4pm, Saturday 11am-6pm
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People and Business Profiles
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In October, the WellsOgunquit Consolidated School District (WOCSD) spotlighted the bus drivers of Ledgemere Transportation, Inc. in Wells with a special appreciation event. These men and women transport about 800 students to and from the district’s three schools every school day. The 17 drivers were honored during School Bus Driver Appreciation Week, held the third week of October.
During that week, bus drivers were treated to a special breakfast and received gift bags that included cards and letters of appreciation from elementary students. This annual event is sponsored by the PTSA at Wells Elementary School (WES).
“We are incredibly thankful for the work our bus drivers do,” wrote WES Principal Kyle Burnell in an email. “We’re for-
in for stories, movement, songs, and crafts. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Morning Yoga
Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m.
This meditative, gentle yoga classes moves at a steady pace, slowly cycling through a series of floor-based or seated asanas. Registration required.
Baby & Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Stories, songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and social playtime. For babies and toddlers, and their caregivers.
Week in Review
Fridays, 3-4 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. A casual weekly gathering for those interested in having civil discussion about the previous week’s current events.
LEGO Builders
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Each builder will create something to put on display until the next meeting. Kids grades K-4 may participate with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.
tunate to have drivers in this district that care so deeply about our students.”
Lauren Clark is the manager of Ledgemere in Wells, home to 18 buses, 11 of which are battery-powered. According to Clark, one of the most dangerous situations for school bus drivers is when vehicles attempt to or actually pass a bus that is picking up or dropping off students. She said she is receiving an increasing number of reports from her drivers about vehicles illegally passing stopped buses.
Clark stressed that it is critical for drivers not to pass a school bus when it is stopped with its warning lights flashing and stop sign raised.
The staff, students, and faculty at WOCSD thank the bus drivers for their daily work and dedication.
Part-time bus driving positions are still available at Ledgemere Transportation. For more information, contact Lauren Clark at 207-646-5502. For more information about WOCSD, visit www.k12wocsd.net/en.
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The Ogunquit Playhouse, in partnership with AmeriCorps, recently presented the President’s Volunteer Service Award to 42 local volunteers who contributed thousands of hours to the Playhouse during the 2024 season.
Ogunquit Playhouse became a certifying organization for the Presidential Volunteer Services Award in 2023 when 39 volunteers were recognized for their service. In 2024, 38 volunteers received Bronze level recognition (100-249 hours), and four volunteers were recognized at the Silver level (250-499 hours).
of Wells (Bronze); Donna Stobbs of Kittery (Bronze); Gail Watt of Durham, NH (Silver); and Hattaporn Wattanarat of Wells (Bronze).
The total number of hours donated by volunteers in 2024 was 6,808, with nearly 300 volunteers contributing nearly 15,600 hours of their time this year.
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Jacqui Holmes is a 2013 graduate of Bates College, and is currently working at Kennebunk High School as an Alternative Education teacher. Over the past eight years, Jacqui has partnered with the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (KCT) through her role as a teacher in the Alternative Education Program.
“Watching the students find a sense of belonging through their work at the Trust has brought me immense joy and a sense of pride. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with an organization that preserves land and places to be accessible to everyone, forever. To me, the Trust exemplifies the Maine motto, ‘The way life should be.’”
In addition to teaching,
For more information, visit www.kporttrust.org.
The Playhouse recognizes the following President’s Volunteer Service Award recipients: Jan Armstrong of Berwick (Bronze); Gary Bennett of Wells (Bronze); Marie Bennett of Wells (Bronze); David Bernier of Sanford (Silver); Karrie Bomar of York (Bronze); Cheryl Bordas of Wells (Bronze); Adele Chiachio of Hampton, NH (Bronze); Sheila Clancy of Ogunquit (Silver); Sally Cocco of Kittery Point (Bronze); Joan Cotter of Wells; (Bronze), Elizabeth A. Duffy of Wells (Bronze); Barbara Early of Ogunquit (Bronze); Audrey Gostanian of Moody (Bronze); Linda Goulette of York (Bronze); Beth Greeney of Wells (Bronze); John P. Hake of Wells (Bronze); Renee Hake of Wells (Bronze); Julie Harney of Wells (Bronze); Judy Hayes of York (Bronze); Kathleen Hebden of Wells (Bronze); Gail Hendrickson of Kittery Point (Bronze); Sallyanne Jarvis of York (Bronze); Paula Leblanc of Kennebunk (Bronze); Rebecca Linney of Cape Neddick (Bronze); Susan McCarron of Wells (Bronze); Kathleen McCarthy of Wells (Bronze); Jan McManus of Stratham, NH (Bronze); Margaret Miller-Weeks of Ogunquit (Bronze); Debbie Morrison of York (Bronze); Susan K Murphy of York (Bronze); Arleen O’Donnell of Ogunquit (Bronze); Nancy Peschel of Kittery Point (Bronze); Linda Peterson of Wells (Bronze); Maureen Pinkerman of York (Bronze); S Sue Rogge of Wells (Bronze);
Bradford T. Kenney, Executive Artistic Director said, “Our volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the Playhouse and ensure that each person who walks through our doors has the best experience possible. We are proud to have so many of our volunteers recognized for this honor.”
Ogunquit Playhouse Volunteer Workforce Manager, Lloyd Ziel, added, “Our volunteers take great pride in their work in association with the Playhouse. The time and talent they give to the Playhouse shows their passion for the arts and their commitment to our greater Ogunquit communities reaching through Maine, New Hampshire, and northern Massachusetts.”
The President’s Volunteer Service Award program began in 2003 and honors individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the nation and inspires others to act. Award tiers include Bronze (100-249 hours), Silver (250-499 hours), Gold (500+ hours) and Lifetime Achievement (4,000+ hours).
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, offers Americans opportunities to serve domestically, tackle pressing challenges, improve communities, and enhance civic engagement. Each year, the organization places over 200,000 members in service roles, while enabling millions more to volunteer in various capacities. For more information, visit www.americorps.gov.
As America’s premier summer theater, Ogunquit Playhouse offers world-class Broadway entertainment and unforgettable experiences for over 100,000 guests each season. Located in the charming seaside village of Ogunquit, Maine, this historic theater has nearly 100 years of collaboration with talented artists from around the globe, shaping the future of American theater. For more information, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or find them on all social media platforms.
Bill Sargent of Kennebunkport (Bronze); Laurie Simowitz of Gorham (Silver); Paul Slovenski of Ogunquit (Bronze); Debra Sousa
Jacqui coaches the tennis and cross-country teams at Kennebunk High School. She loves birds, puzzles, mornings, and the outdoors.
Some of the bus drivers working for Ledgemere Transportation, Inc. in Wells are (left to right, bottom row) Wayne Morris, Tammy Bissell, Cindy Ekstedt, Jean LaRiviere, Lauren Clark, Sue Pennell, Jamie Black, and Justin Freeman. In the top row (left to right) are: Penny Johnson, Christine Towne, Hannah Miley, and Alicia Goodwin, Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King recently announced that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su are expected to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 25), on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that are already available each fiscal year.
“The release of over 64,000 additional H-2B visas is a welcome relief for small businesses throughout Maine that continue to face a shortage of employees,” said both Senators in a joint statement. “These visas are a lifeline for our state’s economy, helping businesses meet the increasing demand for their products and services, especially as we enter the winter tourism season.”
“H-2B visas are essential for seasonal businesses that depend on temporary workers, including many here in Maine – hotels, ski resorts, seafood processors, restaurants, and other industries across the country,” said Representative Chellie Pingree, who also supported the bill. “When these businesses have certainty and stability, Maine communities and our economy thrive.
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FINANCE & CAREER
Common sense immigration policies like the H-2B visa program help address the workforce shortages that small businesses in Maine continue to face.”
“The Department of Homeland Security is committed to further growing our nation’s strong economy,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “By maximizing the use of the H-2B visa program, the Department of Homeland Security is helping to ensure the labor needs of American businesses are met, keeping prices down for consumers while strengthening worker protections and deterring irregular migration to the United States.”
The FY 25 H-2B supplemental allocation is expected to include 20,000 visas for workers from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras. In addition to the 20,000 country-specific allocation, 44,716 supplemental visas would be available to returning workers who received an H-2B visa, or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years.
Maine legislators have consistently pushed DHS and DOL to increase the availability of H-2B visas, and they have worked to ensure that the H-2B visa program is efficient and effective. In 2022, they successfully urged the agencies to
release the maximum number of H-2B visas for Fiscal Year 2023 – marking the first time that the Departments issued a single rule making available H-2B supplemental visas for several allocations throughout the entire fiscal year.
Last month, the legislators signed a letter sent to DOL Acting Secretary Su and Secretary Mayorkas requesting that the departments utilize the authority provided by Congress in the FY 25 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act to release the maximum allowable number of additional H-2B visas for FY 25. The bipartisan letter garnered the support of 40 Senators.
As required by law, employers must first make a concerted effort to hire American workers to fill open positions. H-2B visas fill needs for American small businesses when there are not enough able and willing American workers to fill the temporary, seasonal positions. Additional details on H-2B program eligibility and filing requirements will be available in the temporary final rule when published by DHS and DOL.
Pingree: Release of Additional H-2B Visas a Win for Maine’s Small Businesses and Economy
For more information, call 207-622-8414 (Collins), 207622-8292 (King), or 207-7745019 (Pingree).
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Maine’s annual Hire-A-Vet Campaign, a statewide effort with the goal of at least 100 employers hiring at least 100 veterans and military family members during a 100-day period, is continuing on Friday, November 22. The campaign is holding its last in-person hiring fair of this year’s campaign, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at York County Community College, located at 112 College Drive in Wells. There will be over 40 employers and resource providers at the event, which is open to all job seekers.
The campaign kicked off with a hiring event at the Augusta Civic Center on Thursday, August 15, a hiring event at the University of Presque Isle Thursday, September 26, and most recently, a hiring event at Poland Spring Conference Center on Thursday, October 17.
The Maine Hire-A-Vet campaign provides support for employers to expand the hiring of veterans through a network of state and federal agencies, resources and nonprofits, education on military language and culture, recruiting and hiring
assistance, and recognition for the hiring and advancement of veterans and military family members.
During the 2023 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign, 237 veterans and military family members were hired.
The campaign has connected more than 1,800 employers with over 2,000 veteran-hires since its inception in 2015 and has been recognized as a best practice by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA).
Veterans’ representatives are available year-round to assist veterans with their careers, including connecting them to job fairs, training, employers, veteran services, and more. Representatives and career counselors are available at each location. Those seeking job search and training assistance are encouraged to contact their nearest Maine Career Center.
For more information, visit www.mainecareercenter. gov/locations or email mainehireavet.dol@maine.gov.
KENNEBUNK
Kennebunk High School (KHS) class of 1965 is now accepting nominations for a scholarship recipient from the KHS class of 2025.
The requirements are as follows: Applicants must be enrolled or attend Kennebunk High School and will be furthering their education after high school in any field, trade, college, or training, and they must have a relative or direct connection to a Kennebunk High School Class of 1965 graduate. The connection includes grandchil-
dren, great-grandchildren, godchildren, foster children, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc.
For details or to apply, email donnawjhs2003@yahoo.com.
“We Are Wells” Emergency Funds for Those in Need
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The Town of Wells extends its heartfelt support to the families affected by the recent tragic fire that displaced families in the community. In times of crisis, the community comes together to support one another, and Wells is here to help.
Monetary donations are being accepted through the “We Are Wells” platform. These funds will go directly toward assisting those impacted by this disaster, as well as others in Wells who face unexpected tragedies.
At this time, donations
of goods (food, clothing, etc) are not being accepted. However, financial contributions through the “We Are Wells” platform will provide the most effective and immediate assistance. Additionally, the American Red Cross is on-site, offering crucial support to the displaced families.
Thank you to all who are supporting friends, neighbors, and fellow Wells community members, making a difference for those in need.
For more information and to donate, visit https:// tinyurl.com/WeAreWells.
Irene P. Bowen Now Heads Edward Jones Office in Kittery
Bowen is enthusiastic about taking over the Kittery office: “In my Edward Jones branch in York, I had the pleasure of building deep, personal relationships with my clients in order to understand what really mattered to them, and put their money to work toward those goals. Now, I’m looking forward to partnering with the people in Kittery, and helping them find, and fund, the possibilities for their lives.”
Irene P. Bowen
Financial Advisor
5 Shapleigh Road, Suite 107, Kittery, ME 03904 207-690-8440
irene.bowen@edwardjones.com
Health & Fitness
Discrimination Complaints involving HIV Treatments
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The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute (HIV+Hep) recently filed five discrimination complaints against two insurers, Medica and Harvard Pilgrim, for offering plans that discriminate against people living with HIV. The insurers used several strategies to discourage enrollment by people with HIV, including placing all HIV drugs, including generics, on the highest cost tier, not covering drugs that are recommended by national treatment guidelines, including single-tablet regimens, and not meeting state essential health benefits benchmarks.
the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute. “Without proper regulation and enforcement, some insurers will try to get away with whatever they can. We call on the state insurance regulators to act quickly on these complaints and immediately ensure these insurers come into compliance.”
The Medica complaints were filed with the state insurance commissioners in the states of Iowa and Minnesota. The complaints against Harvard Pilgrim were filed in New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island.
Medica’s 2024 formularies in Iowa and Minnesota put all 31 HIV treatment drugs, including low-cost generics, on Tier 5, its highest cost specialty tier. Two HIV drugs on Tier 2 cannot be used alone for the treatment of HIV, but are used to treat hepatitis B.
In recent years, the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute filed similar complaints against North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield and Community Health Choice Texas. The Texas case is still pending before the federal government, which regulates Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans in the state. “We continue to uncover private insurers that engage in discriminatory plan design by using drug formularies that discourage enrollment of people living with HIV. Putting every HIV drug, including cheap generics, on the highest cost-sharing tier and not covering drugs necessary to treat HIV are blatant examples of discrimination,” said Carl Schmid, executive director of
Harvard Pilgrim is removing Biktarvy, the most widely prescribed HIV drug in the U.S., from their formulary, along with twelve other drugs, disrupting continuity of treatment for many individuals who will have no choice but to change insurers. While their Massachusetts formulary aligns with national treatment guidelines, covering all eight preferred and alternative regimens, including Biktarvy, the Maine and Rhode Island formularies fail to meet the minimum drug coverage required by state essential health benefits benchmarks.
Push for Reauthorization of Special Diabetes Program
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For 2025, Medica’s formularies fail to meet national HIV treatment guidelines and essential health benefits benchmarks for Iowa and Minnesota, covering only two of four preferred regimens and one of four alternative regimens for initial HIV treatment, as well as just four of thirteen single-tablet regimens (STRs), which simplify treatment to one pill daily. Despite Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidance against discriminatory practices like placing most drugs on the highest tier, Medica’s plans include only one generic STR on a proper tier, a drug rarely used due to side effects, while Tier 5 copays can reach $500, $850, or even 50% coinsurance, leaving people with HIV facing out-ofpocket costs higher than the list price of their medications.
The complaints against Harvard Pilgrim detail how the plans’ formularies for 2025 do not meet national HIV treatment guidelines by only covering two of the four preferred initial treatments of HIV and only two of the four alternative regimens for initial treatment.
Home Instead and the Alzheimer’s Association is offering Free Dementia Support Groups on the last Tuesday of every month 4-5:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 71 Post Road, Wells
If you or a loved one are going through the Dementia journey and could use some support, please join us. Please RSVP to Kennedy at
Last year, the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute filed a complaint with the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) against Community Health Choice Texas for similar discriminatory plan designs. The insurer does not cover any single-tablet regiments that are recommended for initial treatment of HIV, removed Biktarvy from its formulary, and does not meet the state’s EHB benchmark. Last month, a follow-up letter was sent to CCIIO to reiterate the insurer’s violations and to urge them to take immediate action. The plan design is being carried forward in the 2025 plans.
U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, led a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership emphasizing the importance of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP) that was signed by a total of 55 Senators. Earlier this year, Collins and Shaheen secured a short-term reauthorization of SDP funding at an annual rate of approximately $160 million per year per component as part of the fiscal year 2024 funding packages. This was the first funding increase for the SDP in 20 years. Without further action in Congress, however, funding for the SDP will expire on December 31 of this year.
In 2022, HIV+Hep and North Carolina AIDS Action Network filed a discrimination complaint against North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield for placing almost all HIV drugs on the highest tiers, including generics. After the complaint was filed, the insurer shifted 48 HIV drugs from the highest tiers, leaving none on those tiers, and removed all quantity limits.
“For 27 years, the Special Diabetes Program has delivered meaningful resources and research breakthroughs for the 38.4 million Americans with diabetes and 97.6 million with prediabetes,” the Senators continued. “It is essential that we continue to invest in the research necessary to develop a cure for diabetes, as well as support the programs that help prevent and treat the disease and its complications.”
“Diabetes is one of our country’s most costly diseases in both human and economic terms, affecting people of all ages and races, and in every region of our country,” the Senators wrote. “It is a leading cause of kidney disease, blindness in working-age adults, lower-limb amputations, heart disease, and stroke. Approximately one in four health care dollars and one in three Medicare dollars are spent treating people with diabetes. Diabetes costs our nation $412.9 billion in 2022. Medical expenditures for individuals diagnosed with diabetes are roughly 2.6 times higher than expenditures for those without the disease.”
The Special Diabetes Program consists of two components: the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research which supports research to prevent, treat, and cure type 1 diabetes and its complications; and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians which supports diabetes treatment and prevention strategies for American Indian and Alaska Native populations who are disproportionately burdened with type 2 diabetes.
More than 37 million Americans live with diabetes, including an estimated one in every three older Americans. The disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming over 101,000 lives in 2022.
In addition to Senators Collins and Shaheen, the letter was co-signed by 52 Senators. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/SpecialDiabetes.
HIV+Hep also submitted comments on CMS’ draft letter to issuers that detailed substandard and discriminatory plans, voiced disappointment with the lack of enforcement, and urged them and states to uphold the ACA’s patient protections, including its nondiscrimination regulations.
The complaint to the State of Maine was signed by the Frannie Peabody Center, HealthReach Community
YORKYork Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s (AHA) 2024 Get With The Guidelines “Stroke Silver Plus” quality achievement award for its commitment to and excellence in treating stroke.
The award signifies that York Hospital is treating patients according to nationally recog-
Health Centers, Maine General Medical Center, Consumers for Affordable Health Care, and Dr. Stephen Rawlins. The complaint to the State of Rhode Island was jointly submitted with Open Door Health.
The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute is a national, non-profit organization whose mission is to promote quality and affordable healthcare for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other serious and chronic health conditions.
For more information, email jburke@hivhep.org or call 301-801-9847
nized, research-based guidelines. In addition, York Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes goal is to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-todate, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
“It takes the consistent, expedient, and collaborative effort of every member of our Care teams to achieve the most optimal outcomes for our patients with stroke,” said Patrick Taylor, M.D., York Hospital president & CEO, “This is an award shared and celebrated by both York Hospital staff and our community.”
Stroke is the fifth largest cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to
York Hospital Recognized by the AHA
Health & Fitness
Clean Ports Investments in Maine
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The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) was recently awarded a $1 million Climate and Air Quality Planning Grant to explore the feasibility of cruise and cargo vessel shore power deployment and port equipment electrification at state ports.
sible solutions. This grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program is a step in the right direction and will have tangible impacts up and down our coastline.”
MDOT will: develop emissions inventories at four ports (Portland, Eastport, Searsport, and Rockland); assess the cost and feasibility of shore power and electrification; estimate emissions reductions from shore power deployment; recommend reduction measurement methods, potentially including air monitoring in specific communities; and identify workforce training needs. Community and workforce stakeholders will be involved throughout the planning process.
“Maine’s ports are critical to creating opportunities here at home, powering our state’s economy, and supporting goodpaying jobs,” said U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee. “This $1 million investment... builds on the BidenHarris Administration’s vision of growing our economy and supports Maine’s role as a leader in creating globally competitive, sustainable solutions. By delivering cleaner technologies... we’ll significantly reduce harmful air and climate pollution while protecting the health and livelihoods of the communities who rely on these ports every day.”
Friends of York Hospital Holiday Gift Basket Raffle
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The Friends of York Hospital will be hosting their annual Holiday Gift Basket Raffle from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6. This festive fundraising event offers a variety of exciting prizes just in time for the holidays, and will be held at the York Hospital Cafeteria, located at 3 Loving Kindness Way in York. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is invited to participate, and is asked to enter through the Laboratory Services door adjacent to the main entrance.
Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Friends of York Hospital Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to local high school seniors pursuing careers in health care. Since its inception in 1952, the scholarship program has helped numerous
students continue their education, with awards of up to $5,000 each, and has raised over $1 million to support the hospital and its community-based programs.
This year’s raffle will feature a variety of themed baskets, including items such as a patio heater, hammock, holiday baking sets, Hello Kitty and American Girl Doll baskets, Christmas inflatables, gift certificates, holiday stockings, and more. A 50/50 drawing will also be held, adding to the excitement.
including contributions from the York Hospital Doctors Group and the York Hospital Pharmacy.
Ticket Prices range from $1 for 1 ticket to $20 for 35 tickets. Online credit card payments are also accepted.
The Holiday Gift Basket Raffle is the primary fundraising event for the Friends of York Hospital, aside from membership dues. The event has garnered strong support from York Hospital employees and local donors,
The grant is funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in combating climate change and promoting clean energy in history. The funds will advance environmental justice by reducing diesel air pollution from U.S. ports and near surrounding communities while promoting good-paying and union jobs that help America’s ports thrive.
“Our nation’s ports are critical to creating opportunity here in America, offering goodpaying jobs, moving goods, and powering our economy,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Delivering cleaner technologies and resources to U.S. ports will slash harmful air and climate pollution while protecting people who work in and live nearby ports communities.”
Ports are vital to the U.S. economy, responsible for moving goods and people throughout the country. However, the port and freight equipment that facilitate this – including trucks, locomotives, marine vessels, and cargohandling equipment – contribute to significant diesel air pollution at and near port facilities. This pollution is particularly harmful to the health of nearby communities and may significantly contribute to climate change. The funds will improve air quality at ports nationwide by installing clean, zero-emission freight and ferry technologies, along with the necessary charging infrastructure, eliminating more than 3 million metric tons of carbon pollution – equivalent to the annual energy use of 391,220 homes.
for a zero-emission freight sector and related strategies.
Selected projects cover a wide range of human-operated and human-maintained equipment used at and around ports, with funds supporting the purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered equipment, including over 1,500 units of cargo-handling equipment, 1,000 drayage trucks, 10 locomotives, 20 vessels, shore power systems to reduce vessel emissions at berth, battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, and solar power generation.
tion as a global leader in clean technologies.
“Maine’s ports play an important role in our state’s and nation’s economic and cultural successes,” said U.S. Senator Angus King. “However, the equipment used to keep our ports open and operating are outdated and oftentimes discharging diesel air pollution, setting back our environmental goals. We owe it to our freight workers, port towns and cities, and future generations of Maine people, to curb this pollution through smart, respon-
In February 2024, EPA announced two funding opportunities for U.S. ports: a Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition to fund zero-emission equipment and infrastructure, and a Climate and Air Quality Planning Competition for planning activities. The competitions closed in May 2024 with over $8 billion in requests. After a thorough review, EPA selected 55 applications to receive the investments. Selections were partly based on workforce development efforts to expand access to high-quality jobs and align with the Administration’s goal
Initial estimates of tailpipe reductions from the new equipment include over 3 million metric tons of CO2, 12,000 short tons of NOx, and 200 short tons of PM2.5 over the first ten years of operation. These estimates are based on initial counts of proposed zero-emission equipment and shore power installations and do not account for benefits from retiring older vehicles, among other factors. The estimates were prepared using national default emissions and activity factors and will be refined over time with more detailed information from selectees.
EPA prioritized near-port community engagement and equity in the Clean Ports Program’s design, evaluating applications based on the quality of community engagement efforts. The program aims to make community engagement and emissions reduction planning standard practices in the port industry by building on the successes of EPA’s Ports Initiative and the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act programs, which have invested over $196 million in 207 diesel emissions reduction projects and an additional $88 million in multi-sector projects encouraging community-port collaboration.
The program’s historic investment in zero-emission port technology will also help promote and ensure the U.S. posi-
“We’re excited to continue this popular tradition and raise money for such an important cause,” said Judith McAllister, co-president of Friends of York Hospital. “The scholarship fund has helped so many bright young people pursue careers in health care, and this event is a wonderful way for the community to come together to support the next generation of medical professionals.”
For more information, visit www.yorkhospital.com/ resources/scholarship-opportunities, email judith.mcallister@yorkhospital.com, or cal 207-351-3537. .
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“We are incredibly pleased to recognize York Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.” For more information, visit www.yorkhospital.com or call 207-351-2385.
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TUESDAY: Select Sandwiches 2 for $22
WEDNESDAY: 50¢ Wings (up to 10 discounted wings per person)
THURSDAY: Select from 10 Different Pastas with Salad $20
FRIDAY: Fish & Chips $14 Fried Haddock with Fries & Cole Slaw
Dine-In or Take-Out Open 7 Days a Week 4-9 PM 207-646-0303 thenapoliogunquit.com
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Chicken and
Pan-seared chicken breast sautéed in a light cream sauce with fresh basil, plum tomatoes, and roasted butternut squash
Chicken Piccata
Over linguini pasta with capers and a white wine sauce
Vegetable Linguini
Fresh Mediterranean vegetables sautéed with linguini and pesto
Lamb Bolognese
Slow-cooked braised lamb ragout served over bucatini and topped with pesto
Bucatini and Keftedes
Greek-style pasta and meatballs topped with parmesan cheese
Shrimp Scampi
Sautéed in lemon, garlic, white wine, butter, fresh herbs, and served over linguini pasta
Chicken and Eggplant Parm
Traditional breaded chicken breast with baked eggplant and house-made tomato sauce served over linguini pasta
Prosciutto Linguini
Tossed with green peas in a garlic parmesan cream sauce
Chicken Alfredo
Chicken sautéed with fresh broccoli and tossed with linguini pasta in a creamy alfredo sauce pastistio
Our take on a Greek favorite with layers of pasta, rich lamb bolognese, and creamy béchamel
yiayia’s chicken
Val’s original drumstick and thigh recipe served with orzo, tomato, fresh herbs, and grated cheese
Ellen C. Born, 82
SOUTH BERWICK –
Ellen C. (Dimon) Born passed away Friday, September 13 in the cabin her husband of 64 years, Charles “Bud” Born, built for her in Tatnic, South Berwick.
Ellen was born on July 13, 1942, in Massachusetts, to Otis and Bernice (Ryan) Dimon. When she was young,
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the family moved to Rockside Farm in Tatnic. Ellen became a lifelong resident, never leaving the land she loved. She was educated in the South Berwick school system, graduating from Berwick Academy and later returned to college to earn a degree in Business Science. She worked for Vishay Sprague. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister Deborah Dimon Littlefield, and her nephew Stephen Poole. She is survived by her husband, Charles “Bud” Born; her faithful companion and walking partner, “Pippa”; brother-in-law
James I. Littlefield; niece Cindy Littlefield-Poole; nephew Michael Littlefield (Kathy); niece Holly Maland; great-niece
Brenda Poole-Kessler (Alex); great-nephew James Poole (Rache l); great-niece Samanta
McCary; and cousin Sheila Rya n.
Ellen was an amazing aunt and a friend to all. She never had an unkind word or thought for others; she saw the good. She was an avid gardener, especially of roses, and a reader; she was always learning. Ellen cared for many “critters,” even raising peacocks at one point. She walked every day and even hiked Mt. Katahdin in retirement; she had hoped to do it again. Ellen truly believed that our duty is to others and enriched the lives of everyone she knew and met. She will truly be missed. Walk in love – Ephesians 5:2.
Services will be private. Please consider a donation in Ellen’s name to the Seacoast Cancer Center, Dover, NH, or to a favorite charity.
Wesley F. Cook, 84
YORK – Wesley “Wes” F. Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 12, 1940 in his parents’ home in Iowa, Wes was the beloved son of Harry and Sally Cook. A proud graduate of Wall Lake High School in 1958, Wes answered the call to serve his country by
enlisting in the Navy, where he served with honor until 1965. In 1962, Wes married the love of his life, Kathie Dunbar, and together they built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Wes and Kathie made their home in Wall Lake, IA, where they formed lasting friendships. Wes was a co-owner of a fertilizer chemical company, a venture that eventually led him to purchase and operate a grain elevator, which he aptly named Cook Feed & Grain. In 1988, the couple relocated to York, embarking on a new chapter as the owners of the Bell Buoy Bed & Breakfast. During this time, Wes also pursued a successful career in real estate with Coldwell Banker.
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Weekly Recipe: Tini’s Mac N’ Cheese
Next Level Chef contestant and TikTok influencer Tineke “Tini” Younger’s viral Mac N’ Cheese is all the rage this holiday season, making it the perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving dinner. In her TikTok tutorial, Tini stresses the importance of grating the cheese fresh.
Ingredients
1 lb. cavatappi pasta, cooked
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, grated
1 lb. Colby jack cheese, grated
8 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup heavy cream Dijon mustard
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a 9”x13” baking dish.
1. Combine all three grated cheeses in a bowl, reserving half of the cheese mixture in separate bowl.
2. Combine all spices together, and divide half of the spice blend in a separate bowl.
3. Melt butter in a large pot, then add flour and reserved spice blend. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add evaporated milk into roux and whisk until smooth, then slowly add in heavy cream, remaining spice blend, and Dijon mustard. Add in half the cheese, handful by handful until the cheese melts.
5. Fold pasta into cheese sauce and layer half into the prepared 9”x13” dish, topping with half of remaining grated cheese, then repeat in layers. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly golden.
Experiment with the milk and cream ratios. A little less of each makes the sauce creamier.
Wes was a pillar of the York community. He coached softball, generously volunteered his time, and was an active member of the York Chamber of Commerce. After 15 rewarding years, Wes and Kathie retired from the bed and breakfast, embracing the opportunity to travel while Wes continued his work with Coldwell Banker until this year.
Wes was preceded in death by his wife, Kathie; his sister, Lois (Frank) Riha; and numerous dear friends and relatives.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion through his daughters: Stephonie (John) Gregg, Trudi (Mark) Bakke, and Angela (Scott) Fagan; his nine grandchildren: Mick Gregg, Weston Gregg, Trevin Gregg, Lexie Bakke, Jameson Bakke, Sally Bakke, Addelynn Fagan, Stella Fagan, and William Fagan; four great-grandchildren; his foster daughter, Dori Rotert; his special friend, Ferne Little; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Wes will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His kindness, dedication, and adventurous spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, November 21, 4-6 p.m. at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, in York.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wounded Warrior Project or a charity of your choice would be welcomed.
Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.
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Eleanore (Ellie) Morgan Moran, 84
YORK – Eleanore (Ellie) Morgan Moran, of York, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, surrounded by her family.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, Ellie attended Chatham Hall in Virginia, followed by Bennett College in New York. Upon graduation, she enjoyed two years in Boston, MA as a kindergarten teacher at the Dedham Country Day School. She then relocated to San Francisco, CA, where she met her future husband, Gordon William Moran.
Married in 1967, Ellie raised their young family as her husband’s work took them to many states, including New York, Wisconsin, Arizona, and finally, Massachusetts. Throughout those years, she would bring her family east to spend time in York Harbor, where she had enjoyed summers as a child. When Gordon retired from Hollingsworth & Vose in 1999, they happily moved to the York area full-time.
An avid gardener, Ellie’s flower beds were a joy to her and to anyone who visited. She could often be found outside puttering around with a trowel or some clippers while enjoying her home’s wonderful view of the York River. Known as “Jiggy” to her granddaughters, Ellie found immense joy in playing games, celebrating birth-
days, and simply spending time with them. She will be remembered for her love of reading the daily newspaper, watching the news on TV with her evening cocktail, and cheering on her hometown Philadelphia Eagles.
Ellie is survived by Gordon, her husband of 57 years; her three daughters, Betsy, Nancy, and Kate; her son-in-law, Dennis Hebert; and her two granddaughters, Emma and Hope.
Funeral services will be private, with a public memorial to be announced in 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick.
For online condolences, visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.
Pamela M. Odice, 75
YORK – Pamela M. Odice, of Ridge Road, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in York Hospital with her family by her side. She was born October 14, 1949 in Danbury, CT, the daughter of the late Howard and Mary (Bednar) Gleason.
Pamela leaves her husband of 53 years, Edward J. Odice; daughter Shelley K. Bogues of York; brother George Gleason and his wife, Kathy, of Danbury, CT; sister-in-law Lucy Bettley and her husband, Ray, of Hamden, CT; niece Kelly Gleason, niece Lysbeth Guillorn
and her husband, Ken Dixon; nephew Michael Guillorn and his wife, Megan Shea, and their children, Owen and Maceo; and dear friend Albert W. Guillorn.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
For online condolences visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.”
Timothy Wayne Severance, 77
KENNEBUNK – Timothy Wayne Severance passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024. He was born September 6, 1947, and was raised in Kennebunk, a place he would always call home no matter where he lived.
After graduating from Kennebunk High School, Tim started his long career in the hospitality industry as a bellhop at Portland’s Eastland Hotel, where he worked his way up to become the general manager. He went on to manage other Dunfey/Omni hotels in both Minneapolis and Washington, DC. After moving to Kissimmee, FL, he began his “retirement” dream job working for
the Walt Disney Company at Epcot Center.
Tim enjoyed many sports including tennis, softball and volleyball. He loved traveling, especially to Hong Kong where he enjoyed walking the streets, visiting the outlying islands, and eating shrimp dumplings and Singapore fried vermicelli. He also liked beachcombing for his shell and sea glass collection, nature, American history and politics, and, most of all, spending time with his daughter and granddaughter, who were his greatest source of love and pride.
Whenever he returned home to Maine to visit his family, he made sure to get his favorite Maine foods - Italian sandwiches, lobster rolls, and whoopie pies!
Tim was predeceased by his mother, Dorothy Mae Severance; father, Henry Bean Severance; sister, Cynthia Severance; and brother, Philip Alan Severance.
Tim is survived by his wife, Angie Chan; his daughter, Elizabeth White and her husband, David, of Buxton; his granddaughter, Emily White of Buxton; his sister, Judith Ann Doherty of Scarborough; and his brother, James Michael Severance and husband Charlie Smith of Kissimmee, FL. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 23, at the South Buxton Cemetery in the Woodman section on Woodman Road.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service in Buxton. www.mainefuneral. com.
People and Business Profiles
AFCU Announces Jamie Mawhinney as Chief Operations Officer
YORK COUNTY -
Atlantic Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jamie Mawhinney to Chief Operations Officer. In her new role, Jamie will oversee deposit operations, payments, fraud, and continue her current lending, loan servicing, and member solutions responsibilities.
“Jamie’s comprehensive understanding of core financial operations, including deposits, loans, and collections, makes her the ideal candidate for this critical role,” said Atlantic CEO/President, Scott Chretien. “Through her twelve years with Atlantic, Jamie has demonstrated refined leadership skills. She has proven herself to be a determined and results-driven leader, earning the respect of her peers and the trust of our members.”
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Jamie will play a key role in shaping the credit union’s operational strategy to meet the evolving needs of the people in Southern Maine.
“I am thrilled to take on this new challenge and appreciate the trust that Scott and the entire Atlantic team have placed
in me,” said Jamie Mawhinney. “I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team to drive innovation, enhance our member experience, and advance our mission of helping people do better.”
Atlantic Federal Credit Union is credit union with branches in Biddeford, Brunswick, Cumberland, Freeport, Saco, Sanford, South Sanford, Topsham, Westbrook, and York.
For more information, visit www.atlanticfcu.com.
Alpha Omega Connections Announces New Healing Sanctuary
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Alpha Omega Connections, a leader in holistic health and healing, is proud to announce its relocation to a serene new location at Mount Hope in Sanford. This move symbolizes the next chapter in the company’s mission to help individuals reconnect with their higher purpose, heal deep wounds, and embrace their authentic selves.
In today’s world, many people feel disconnected from their purpose, burdened by past traumas, or lost in the chaos of everyday life. At Alpha Omega Connections, it is believed that true healing comes from within, and the goal is to guide individuals back to their inner peace and power.
“We all know we were made for more,” said Karen Blackwell, founder and healer at Alpha Omega Connections. “Yet, we often face struggles that leave us feeling broken or disconnected. Our work is about helping people remember that they have the ability to heal themselves. We’re here to guide you in awakening the healer within.”
Alpha Omega Connec -
tions offers a holistic approach to healing, blending ancient wisdom and modern techniques in a deeply personalized, oneon-one experience. Through a combination of shamanic tools, crystal healing, light therapy, and sound vibrations from handmade singing bowls, clients are guided to connect with their higher consciousness, spiritual guides, and angels.
Every healing session begins by listening deeply to each client’s unique journey and challenges. Whether someone is dealing with grief, family issues, health struggles, or a desire for spiritual growth, Alpha Omega Connections tailors each private session to the individual’s needs, helping them take the next step in their personal healing journey.
“We take time to understand each person’s story,” said Karen. “From there, we use a variety of tools—everything from crystal lasers and colored lights to shamanic rituals— to create a space where they can begin to heal and awaken their true self.”
Karen has been a dedicated healer for most of her
Camden National Bank Celebrates Employees with Commitment Awards
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Recently, Camden National Bank held its annual Employee Appreciation Event at the Augusta Civic Center. During the event, all employees were recognized and celebrated, and 16 outstanding employees received Commitment Awards for their impressive performance, commitment to providing excellent customer service, and dedication to the community.
“The strength and dedication of our employees is the foundation of Camden National Bank’s success,” said Simon Griffiths, president and Chief Executive Officer. “I am honored to work with people whose commitment to excellence and
community engagement drives us forward, enabling us meaningful connections and impact within the communities we serve.”
Camden National Bank’s 2024 award winners are:
“Officer of the Year” is the most prestigious officer award, given to someone who demonstrates a remarkable commitment to Camden National Bank. It was received by Jaimie Worster, Senior Vice President, Human Resource Total Rewards Manager, of Portland.
“Stakeholder of the Year” is is the most prestigious stakeholder award given to an employee demonstrating a remarkable commitment to Camden
National Bank. It was received by Marc St. Pierre, Technical Support Analyst, of Gardiner.
“Commitment Awards” recognize employees who continuously provide exceptional service and dedication to their role and embody the core values of Camden National Bank. They were received by: Amanda Wing, Treasury Management Services Team Leader, Remote; Corey Belcher, Banking Center Manager, Rockland; Jeremy Blazen, Technical Account Supervisor, Rockport; Jody Landrith, Retail Sales & Services Performance Coach, Camden; Josh Tainter, Commercial Credit Manager, Portland; Katie Rose, Operational Excellence Spe -
cialist, Rockport; Toni Joerres, Banking Center Manager, York; Brandy Oliver, Accounts Payable Specialist, Camden; Liz Braley, Relationships Banker, Blue Hill; Mike Clark, Camden Financial Consultant, Brunswick; Cole Pendleton, Fraud Mitigation Officer, Remote; Matthew Tardiff, Mortgage Loan Officer, Kennebunk; Brenda Avery, Senior Relationships Banker, Newport; and Arissa Egan, Customer Experience & Engagement Manager, Rockport.
These 16 award winners embody Camden National Bank’s vision and core values day in and day out.
For more information, visit www.camdennational.bank.
life, traveling to sacred sites in South America, Europe, and the Middle East to study ancient healing arts with revered teachers. With this wealth of knowledge and spiritual gifts, Karen works closely with clients to create a healing experience that is both transformative and deeply personal.
“We are honored to walk alongside our clients in their healing journey,” said Karen. “The techniques we use help them not only heal past traumas but also uncover their true purpose and connect with their highest self. It’s a beautiful, collaborative process.”
Whether you are seeking healing from loss, struggling with family challenges, looking to improve your health, or feeling a calling to connect with your higher purpose, Alpha Omega Connections offers a safe, supportive space to begin your journey.
To celebrate the new location, Alpha Omega Connections recently hosted an Open House, inviting clients, media, and the community to tour the new healing space and meet the team. Guests learned about the transformative services offered and discover how they can begin their own path to healing.
“We believe that every person has the ability to heal,” said Karen. “It’s our mission to help guide them back to themselves and to awaken the power that lies within.”
Founded in 2018, Alpha Omega Connections is a leading provider of holistic healing services that focus on personal transformation, spiritual guidance, and self-healing. Through a combination of ancient wisdom and modern techniques, the team helps clients reconnect with their higher consciousness, unlock their innate healing abilities, and lead lives filled with meaning and purpose.
For more information, visit www.alphaomegaconnections. com or call 207-719-1949.
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York High School First Quarter Honor Roll
Grade 12
High Honors
Maxine Rose Adelson, Chase Michael Dolan, Madeleine Louise James, Peter Thomas Martin, Briegan Jenna Moulton, Kai Alexander Nelsen, Brooklynn O’Neil, Gwendolyn Rose Parisi, Lucy Alice Patterson, Brooke Lynne Rice, Sophia Rose Scapicchio, Chloe Grace Whitbread, Mei Li Yingst, Evan Carlson Young.
Honors
Isabelle Acree, Evan William Anastas, Hans Thomas Bakke, Andrew Bluestone-Fhlug, Lukas Laurent Bouchard, Davis Clay Castle, Lauren Chagnon, Hannah Rose Cleary, Ryan Cooper Cummins, Chloe Caroline DeLuca, Natalie Kay Dickson, Camryn AshleyAnn Donnell, Jacob Ian Donnell, Maclean Andrew Douris, Eliza Belle Dunn, Jack Elwin Farrington, Conor Francis Fell, Ava Duprez Fontaine, Sophia Rose Fullerton, Marcus Kai Hamel, Ty Haseltine, John Mason Jacobsohn, Audrey Grace Johnston, Emerson Maeve Joyce, Veda Kiper Phelps, Tate Alexander Kuhn, Emma LiriaGsottschneider, Owen Mathieson Lochran, Sophia Rose Luchette, Gianna Maria Magno, Hannah Rose Moroney, Nicholas Robert Newcombe, Elliot Morrison Prince, Liam George Pulsifer, Thomas James Reagan, Lindsay Rae Rivers, Maren Elizabeth Robinson, Brooke Wilkie Roe, Anabelle Leigh Sama, Paul Loy Seah, Madison Camille Sparrow, Quinn Thomas Walenta, Harriet Bauer Watson, Blake Wilson, Maclain Margaret Zuk.
Commendations
Christopher Anthony, Cole Nelson Bridges, Bradley William Carr, Liam Clark, Lillian Grace Clark, Brady Davis Clary, Fabiola Crespo Cortes, Mary Beatrice Goldberg, Michael James Hanlon, Dylan Timothy Jones, Jack Owen Joyce, Adah Hope-Marie King, Jonathan Jeffrey Luchette, Aubrey Marcotte, Ruth Marie Matthews, Charlie Drew McKie, Aidan Patrick Ring, Carol-Jane Rubin, Logan James Schrimper, Carter Joseph Short, Gwendolyn Treadwell, Anna Westover.
Grade 11
High Honors
Nya Annlee Avery, Kelsey Chagnon, Zane Lucas Chumsae, Ella Mae Clark, Finnegan Fleming Convery, Christopher Dimino, Charles Lemly Drake, Nina Lee Murphy, Callin James Noonan, Levi Andersen Reid, Tessa Eilee
Spaulding, Kai Sullivan, Olivia Taylor Sutton, Ryan John Walker. Honors
Danielle Anthony, Jack Anthony Armlin, Hayden Fleming Atkinson, Paige Marie Bailey, Riley Grace Barron, Nicholas Robert Beaulieu, Lucia Dorothy Belliveau-Azzarito, James Mannix Burke, Riley Butters, Zoe Raine Carroll, Piper Ray Catanese, Brennan N Ciani, Mair Samaire Clarke, Rohin Miles Collis, Jadyn Elizabeth Cutts, Olina Vallentina Djenkova, Caleb Brooks Donnell, Maddigan Grace Fitzgerald, Jakob Stillman Fletcher, Lily Fontaine, Phoenix Rain Frost, Rhett Andrew Geranis, John Gardner Goodell, Pesce Sebastian Guerard, Kaitlyn Amber HatfieldLandry, Madelyn Carol Herman, Molly Ann Hodgin, Jillian Leigh Holland, Brady Roger Holmes, Parker Emile Humphrey, MarkAntony Hristov Iordanov, Hazel Grace Kellogg, Amelia Michele Kidd, Madeline Yvonne LeBlanc, Alyosha Magocsi, Boden Bryan Mann, Corey Ricardo McDonald, Kiara Grace Melo, Jameson George Moore, James Gordon Nichols, Henry Grosvenor Ober, Olivia Omensky, Isabella Marie Parrotta, Connor James Peabbles, Adison Witham Regis, Benjamin Baxtor Ring, Scarlett Olivia Ring, Bella Ann Santini, Clover Grace Schramm-Downs, Haven Marie Selkow, Stefan Grant Sinclair, Emma Lane Smith, Croix F Summerlin, Cameron David Swett, Ava Grace Taylor, Adam Tiernan, Esme Violet Voorhies, Darla Patricia Waters, Brady Scott Witham, Morgan Woods, Sara Michelle York, Maxwell James Zuckerman.
Commendations
Maya Rose Babcock, Parker Leonard Beauchesne, Cailey
May Brillant, Gabriel De Jesus Caraballo, Layla Elisabeth Dean, Cooper Barton Dodge, Bronson Wolfe Eldredge, Robert Aj Hanscom, Marshall Kelty Huber, Samuel Adam Jancovic, Samantha Diane Jones, Maya Kellogg, Reece Thomas MacDonald, Maeghan Lee O’Brien, Rae Omensky, Daniel Glenn Rioux, Brian Hunter Shea, Trueman Robert Thompson.
Grade 10
High Honors
Katelin Qiao Bloomer, Coen Hale Camire, Benjamin Gabriel Dionne-Underwood, Grady Luc Geller, Max Henson Hunter, Jasmine Sayuki Mimura-Elkevizth, Ian Francis Scarponi, Kaitlyn Thomas, Eric Zheng.
Honors
Gilbert Bohan Adams, Seth Banakos, Avie Elizabeth Beaudoin, Megan Jane Buonaiuto, Bridget Early Daly, Mason William Deeney, Robert Kerry Dickson, Callan Andrew Forbes, Holden Patrick Fullerton, Brayden Wilcox Gay, Charles Joseph Goldberg, Wyatt John Hale, Elliot Theodore Hall, Sara Kate Hanscom, Chase Ivan Haseltine, Jake Thomas Humphrey, Christopher Gledhill Koconis, Lucas Phillip Kumin, Robert Arvon Kyer, Camdyn Nielsen Lambert, Zeke Michael Lemieux, Maddison Losier, Grace Lovgren, Colin MIchael McCann, Lachlan Ward McMorris, Aiden John Parker Mello, Samuel Robert Meyer, Kiley Marie Newbanks, Charles Howard Nichols, Joey Pasciuto, Zachary Stashue Pawlendzio, Nathaniel Tobias Plocinski, Bancroft Potter, Casey Thomas Raymond, Sophia Marie Rodrigues, Beetle RookeDutton, Sofia Reigh Rosen, Ella Ann Sabato, Vincenzo Picone Santini, Charles Stephen Scapicchio, Grace Olivia Scapicchio, Grace Lee Seah, Lucy-Mae Campbell Taylor, Grace Charlotte Webber, Ethan Phillip Wilson, Cedric Bill Wiseman, Corbett Clarence Witham, Tegan Takoda Witham, Makayla Petra Zietala.
Commendations
Devin Andrew Conte, Ainsley Alice Cutter, Karina Maria Gordon, Alyssa Jane Henckler, Jack Noble Hilbourne, Averi Holt, Declan Joseph McAfee, Gabriella Sawtell Normandin, Sarah Lynn Orso, Amelia Rose Parks Scully, Brody Reynolds, Chloe Nicole Ridley, Zachary Russell Tremblay, Jacob Matthew Woodman.
Grade 9
High Honors
June Conte, Campbell Grace DeCoste, Emery Brewster Dodge, Libby Fay Estes, Patrick Thomas Fahey, Alexander Talje Grinnell, Cody Jean, Cohen Patrick Lauder, Elena Jillian Lauder, Samuel Spencer Leighton, Evie Lynn Martin, Nell McAllister, Emma Hazel Merry, Henry Stockton Mirick, Willoughby Anne Staley, Pace Summerlin, Colin Gill Topping, Bijou Veilleux, India Veilleux, Mason Walenta, Lucas Daniel Westover.
Honors
Avarie Armstrong, Ronin Emerson Avery, Andrew James Balentine, Charlotte Moon Bemis, Omar Bloomstein, Leena Boswell, Pierce Michael Brent, Molly Shea Bridges, Everett Burke, Benjamin Russell Cipolletti, Emerson Grace Clark, Kaiden James Clary, Chase Cleary, Isacco Colpo, Fabian
VFW Post 5744 Veterans Day Observance
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On Monday, November 11, South Berwick Memorial VFW Post 5744 and the Town of South Berwick provided a Veterans Day Observance at the South Berwick Town Hall. The event was attended by members of the post, town hall administrators, active-duty members of the USS Washington (SSN787), Marshwood Great Works School (MGWS) students, Girl Scout Troop 1306, local first responders, other veterans, and local citizens. VFW Post 5744 Commander Jeffrey Chase was Master of Ceremonies.
After the introductions, The Post Color Guard posted the Colors (flags). Max Meade, a fourth-grade student from MGWS, led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. Savanah Cook beautifully sang The Star-Spangled Banner, and Chaplain Bruce Brown provided an opening prayer.
Commander Chase then provided a quick summary of how Veterans Day (originally Armistice Day) came to be, and what it should mean to all.
The event’s guest speaker was Senior Chief Austin Gilbert, Chief-of-Boat (COB) for the USS Washington. Senior Chief Gilbert gave a humorous account of his beginnings in the United States Navy, a caution that asking a submariner
Crespo, Quin Arjan Dijkstra, Alexander Dimino, Sophie Donovan, Madison Helen Douglas, Darcy Alice Drennan, Finley Patrick Earner, Colin Andrew Farrington, Erin Fell, Johanna Marie Filliettaz, Anna Rebekah Fletcher, Juliet Susan Fulmer, William Declan Garon, Emerson Waldron Geranis, Mackenzie Hosford, Jackson Alsten Howell, Emily Elizabeth Hutchins, Abigail Arlene Kohler, Asher Kuhn, Gabriel LeBlanc, Elouise Ainsley McAllister, Nigel Arthur Merritt, Declan Emanuel Moore, Morgan Jacquelyn Murray, Ella Neiverth, Emily Norton, Caitlin Jade Peabbles, Samuel Kenneth Plocinski, Connor Prendergast, Elizah Roe, Piper Schambach,
to tell a story might involve an extensive time commitment, how his work is meaningful and important to national security, how every veteran has played a role in our safeguarding, and that all veterans are deserving of our respect.
The observance wrapped up with the Post 5744 Honor Guard providing a three-volley gun salute outside the building, VFW Past Commander Malcolm Kenney offering closing notes, and Chaplain Brown offering a closing prayer.
The USS Washington has just started a three-year refurbishment tour at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY).
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/vfwsberwick. Photo by Mike St. Pierre, post historian.
Emma Marie Silversides, Ned Charles Spaulding, Ava Catherine Walker, Jackson Theodore William Walker, Eliza Dorothy Weeks, Isaac Matthew Wheeler, Bryce Jacob Whitmarsh.
Commendations
William Stewart Bakke, Kylie Buckley, Lucas John Dunham, Timothy Ryan Eager, Paul Eldredge, Jack Robert Elworthy, Bella Sofia Fulis, Dominic Alexander Grover, Ava Marie Hickey, Owen Jackson Kassatly, Hadley Marie Larson, Lucia Rebecca Merrill, Isaac James Prior, Anna Rutherford, Ella Morgan Schultz, Samuel Nathan Sherwood, Andrew Burton Trenholm, Izabel Alexsis Yaxley, Olivia Katelynn Zacharias-Shaw.
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Trooper Black Foundation 5K Attended by Wells Police and Fire Departments
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Members of both the Wells Police Department and Wells Fire Department participated in the Trooper Black Foundation 5K this past October in York. Part of the proceeds went to Wells Maine Fire Department call member Tyler McDermott, who is currently undergoing
treatment for pancreatic cancer. First Responders enter their teams into the race for some friendly competition, with the winner receiving a trophy that they will keep until next the year’s race. This year, there were 11 First Responder Teams. The Fire Department finished second in the team event and
Wells Police team finished in sixth place.
The Trooper Black Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military veterans, first responders, and their families during times of crisis or financial hardship. It allocates funds to assist professionals across various sectors, including
Schools Set to Compete in 2025 WinterKids Winter Games include Shapleigh School, Kittery
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WinterKids is thrilled to announce the selection of Maine schools to participate in the highly anticipated 2025 WinterKids Winter Games. This year’s Winter Games, running from January 13 to February 7, 2025, will see schools from across the state competing in outdoor challenges with the chance to win cash prizes, including a $5,000 prize for the top-ranking school.
The WinterKids Winter Games provides an opportunity for students and faculty to engage in outdoor learning while exploring weather science in Maine’s winter landscape. Each week, participating schools focus on a different aspect of weather: temperature, precipitation, wind, and clouds, conducting hands-on activities that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and outdoor physical activity.
The schools selected for the 2025 WinterKids Winter Games include: Academy Hill School, Wilton; Community Regional Charter School, Cornville; Cranberry Isles School, Cranberry Isles; Dirigo Elementary School, Peru; Ella P. Burr, Lincoln; Harrison Elementary
School, Harrison; Lamoine Consolidated School, Lamoine; Marcia Buker Elementary School, Richmond; Miller School, Waldoboro; Minot Consolidated School, Minot; North Haven Community School, North Haven; Rangeley Lakes Regional School, Rangeley; Rose M. Gaffney, Machias; Shapleigh School, Kittery; Sylvio J. Gilbert School, Augusta; Woodland Consolidated School, Woodland.
Marion Doyle, WinterKids’ Education Director. “We’re excited to watch this year’s schools gain an understanding of our weather and climate through fun outdoor activities and daily weather observations.” The WinterKids Winter Games furthers the organization’s mission of helping children develop healthy lifelong habits through outdoor winter education and activity.
Police, Fire, EMS, and Dispatch, with a primary focus on Maine and southern New Hampshire, though exceptions may be made for exceptional cases beyond these regions. In addition to financial aid, the foundation provides mental health resources, career development, and community outreach to enhance the
well-being and recovery of those who serve their communities.
The Wells Police Department and Wells Fire Department thank all who participated in supporting both local first responders and Tyler. Both departments are proud to stand behind Tyler and support him and his family!
Sea Dogs 2025 Season
PORTLAND -
The Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, have announced their schedule for the 2025 season.
The schedule will feature 69 home games at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field. The Sea Dogs will start the 2025 season on the road on Friday, April 4 in Reading, PA against the Reading Fightin Phils (Phillies).
The home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays).
The Double-A Eastern League schedule comprises 138 games (69 home and 69 away).
The schedule will largely consist of six-game series beginning on Tuesdays and ending on Sundays, with Mondays as an off day.
The Sea Dogs’ season concludes on Sunday, September 14 on the road against the Rumble Ponies (Mets) in Binghamton, NY. The final regular season home game for the Sea Dogs is Sunday, September 7 at 1 p.m. against the Erie Sea Wolves (Tigers).
Standard game times will continue to be 6 p.m. for weekday games and Saturdays starting in June. Saturdays in April and May and all Sunday games will begin at 1 p.m. Weekday day games are also scheduled for Thursday, May 22 at 11 a.m.; Thursday, June 5 at 11 a.m.; Thursday, July 10 at 12:05 p.m.; Thursday, July 31 at 12:05 p.m.; and Thursday, August 14 at 12:05 p.m.
Kennebunk High School
Football
Nov. 15, (W) vs. Deering, 35-14.
Noble High School
Football
Nov. 16, (L) vs. Thornton, 29-57.
Wells High School
Football
Nov. 15, (W) vs. Winthrop/ Monmouth/Hall-Dale, 35-7.
York High School
Football Nov. 9, (L) vs. Fryeburg, 0-48.
Scores from www.maxpreps.com
Each participating school will receive a comprehensive toolkit, including Winter Games PLAYBooks for every student, packed with four weeks of outdoor activities and weather-related challenges, incentives corresponding to the weekly themes, and the WinterKids Learn Outside Guide to help elementary school teachers incorporate outdoor education all winter long. Throughout the games, schools earn points by completing activities, engaging their communities, and demonstrating school-wide enthusiasm for outdoor learning. Families, community members, and local businesses are encouraged to support their schools through organized events like family nights and themed outdoor activities.
“The WinterKids Winter Games gives students, teachers, and entire communities a chance to embrace the best of Maine’s winter season,” said
The 2025 WinterKids Winter Games thanks are made possible thanks to the following sponsors: Agren, Aroma Joe’s, Central Maine Power, Han-
naford Snack Pals, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Kittery Trading Post, L.L. Bean, MMG Insurance, Stockhouse Restaurant & Sports Pub, The CW, WEX, WMTW Channel 8, and Zachau Construction.
For more information, visit www.winterkids.org.
The Sea Dogs have a record ten postgame fireworks shows scheduled for the season on May 9 and 23, June 7, 17, and 20, July 4 and 11, and August 1, 15, and 23. Firework games on June 17 and 20, and July 4 and 11, will start at 6:20 p.m. Individual tickets for the 2025 season are now on sale. For more information, visit www.milb.com/portland or call the ticket office at 207-879-9500.
Warriors Play for Class D Title
WELLSThe Wells High School Football Warriors are playing for the Class D Title this upcoming Saturday, November 23. The game is set to be played in Lewiston starting at 2:30 p.m. Wells is playing Foxcroft Academy, with both teams undefeated. Last year, Wells beat Foxcroft for the title. Coach Tim Roche has asked area businesses to sport “Warrior Pride” signs at their places of business. He will be taking pictures and posting them on the Warriors Facebook page. If the Warriors win on Saturday, there will be a parade following the game, starting at the high school and heading south on Route 1 to the Ogunquit Playhouse and back. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/wellssportsphotos.
Good luck, Warriors!
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Town of Kittery Seeks Equipment
The Town of Kittery seeks to establish price agreements (labor and materials inclusive) for a 7.5HP Paper Shredder with Dis-charge Conveyor. For a complete description and instructions on how to submit a proposal, please visit www.kitteryme.gov/bids.
Deliver proposals to the Town Manager’s Office at Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904, no later than 10 AM on December 12. Questions accepted via email to DPW Commissioner David Rich at drich@kitteryme.org
Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing
The Kittery Town Council will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Kittery Town Hall Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, to discuss amendments to Title 16 related to updating and organizing the Town’s shoreland zoning to align with Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection’s rules. These amendments will consolidate nonconformity and performance standards in Title 16.9.4 and amend portions of 16.1, 16.3.2, 16.4, 16.5, 16.7, 16.8, 16.9, 16.10, and add new sections, 16.4.31 and 16.11.
A copy of the proposed amendments is on file with the Planning Department. To review or submit comments or questions about these amendments, please visit Town Hall during normal business hours or contact Jason Garnham at jgarnham@ kitteryme.org, 207-475-1307.
Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing
The Kittery Town Council will hold a public hearing on December 9 at 6 p.m. in Kittery Town Hall Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, to discuss a Resource Protection Overlay Zoning Map Amendment. This amendment incorporates recently-adopted FEMA flood zones into the Resource Protection Overlay Zone per §16.4.29.
A copy of the proposed amendments is on file with the Planning Department. To review or submit comments or questions about these amendments, please visit Town Hall during normal business hours or contact Jason Garnham at jgarnham@ kitteryme.org, 207-475-1307.
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