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Habitat for Humanity Affordable Homeownership Opportunities YORK COUNTY Habitat for Humanity York County is excited to announce that it is accepting applications for three affordable homeownership opportunities. One home will be built in Saco and two homes will be built in Sanford.

With housing prices out of reach for so many, Habitat for Humanity offers households an alternative to the traditional housing market. Habitat partners with local York County households who have a need for safe and affordable housing and have the ability to pay an affordable mortgage. Homes are constructed using volunteer labor, donated materials, and fundraising. Once the home is completed, the homeowners’

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If selected for a Habitat home, monthly mortgage payments will be no more than 30% of the household income. Habitat’s path to homeownership re-

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Housing Spotlighted in JLUS Report KITTERY Strategies to support local housing production and to make affordable housing easier to build are spotlighted in a new housing report written by the Joint Land Use Study (JLUS). The study was funded through a US Department of Defense grant with the Town of Kittery, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC), and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS). The report calls for reducing barriers to multi-fam-

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ily housing production, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The proposals aim to avoid increasing requirements such as lot sizes and parking, while still ensuring protection for sensitive areas and aquifers.

The report also suggests developing gap financing tools to assist federal workers to buy or rent in the region, and create a local Housing Trust Fund.

The report noted that housing prices in the ten communities surrounding the shipyard have increased dramatically: 46% in the last three years. The study shows that by 2026, PNS needs to hire approximately 500 new employees and up to 4,000 additional workers to account for retirements or job changes, further stressing the current housing availability in the area. In addition, the Maine State Economist predicts that the current popula-

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tion of 114,000 in these ten communities will grow to 123,000 by 2038.

SMPDC, in collaboration with the Town of Kittery and PNS, is managing the JLUS effort. The partnership also includes representatives from the Portsmouth, NH and Maine Departments of Transportation, regional planning organizations, as well as other municipal, state and federal partners.

According to Stephanie Carver, SMPDC Transportation Director, “Most of us have experienced or know someone dealing with the challenges of this housing market. We know the problem is complex, but the need for more housing is clear and the lack of housing options has evolved as a significant workforce issue. The lack of suitable See HOUSING on page 4 . . .

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Annual Kennebunk Wild Blueberry Drop KENNEBUNK The blueberry is back! The Kennebunk Wild Blueberry Drop happens twice again this year, at 9 p.m. for the “early bird” drop, and at midnight for the main drop, on Sunday, December 31. Both drops will take place from the Bell Tower of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 114 Main St., Kennebunk. The festivities also include open skating at the Waterhouse Center. Bring those skates and come on down!

Founded in 2015 by volunteers f rom the Town of Kennebunk, the Brick Store Museum, and the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, this is New Year’s Eve Kennebunk (NYEKBK)’s eighth year creating a family-friendly

event that brings the community together to celebrate the New Year.

The event is hosted by the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, the town of Kennebunk, and Brick Store Museum. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ nyekbk.

OPA’s 22nd Annual Classic Film Festival OGUNQUIT As the holiday season slips into the rearview mirror, and all are again ready for indoor entertainment and opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors, Ogunquit Performing Arts (OPA) announces their winter schedule for the 22nd Classic Film Festival, a twice-monthly Sunday afternoon activity for those who enjoy watching classic films on the big screen.

To maintain the ability to provide the Sunday screenings, complimentary refreshments, and parking, OPA has implemented new adjustments for the 2024 season. These modifications align with both new film licensing restrictions and changes of use within the Dunaway Center.

Films will now be screened in the Dunaway Center’s community multi-purpose room on the lower level. The room is accessible through the entrance at the back of building, adjacent to the parking area, formerly the Police Department entrance.

Movie titles, synopses, and cast and crew bios will now be posted at the Dunaway Center,

and sent through OPA email lists. No other methods of publicity are allowed, in accordance with the new licensing rules for 2024.

Films will be screened two Sundays per month. The themes are as follows: Agatha Christie mysteries, January 7 and 21; romantic comedies, February 4 and 18; adventure films, March 3 and 17; musicals, April 7 and 21.

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23rd Annual Atlantic Plunge – Freezin For A Reason

KENNEBUNK T he 23rd A n nua l Atlantic Plunge, “Freezin’ For A Reason,” will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2023, at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk. The plunge is one of Caring Unlimited’s major annual fundraisers. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations, helps to sustain Caring Unlimited’s programs and services.

What better way to ring in the New Year than an icy swim in the ocean? Online registration closes at midnight on Friday, December 29, but in-person registration is available the day of the event. Arrive at 10:30 a.m. to register and/or check in, and to enjoy some refreshments. Shirts and towels will be available for purchase online with registration, or at the event.

All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations helps support Caring Unlimited’s programs and services throughout the year. The Atlantic Plunge helps ensure Caring Unlimited continues to provide critical, round-the-clock support and safety planning to family members, friends, and neighbors experiencing abuse in York

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There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the Polar Plunge. There are also various levels of sponsorship available for those interested in sponsoring the event. For more information, visit www.caring-unlimited.org/ atlantic-plunge, email laney@ caring-unlimited.org or call 207490-3227.

Right Whale Mother, Calf Seen in Gulf of Maine STATEWIDE The aerial survey team f rom t he A nderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium observed a high level of whale activity off the coast of Maine this past fall. Aquarium aerial observers were flying over Wilkinson Basin (roughly 62 miles southeast from Portsmouth, NH)

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Warming waters in the northern Atlantic Ocean have led to shifts in right whale habitat use, making them vulnerable to human-caused threats in certain areas. North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered large whale species in the world, with scientists estimating around 350 individuals remaining in the population and just 70 reproductive females.

Sightings of the critically endangered species have ranged from Newfoundland to New Jersey, highlighting the fact that right whales can be broadly distributed at any given point in time.

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38 fin whales observed. The aquarium team also sighted an endangered blue whale about 25 miles south of Boothbay. Several groups have been conducting aerial surveys of Maine offshore waters throughout 2023, collecting data on marine mammal activity.

“The amount of wildlife we’ve seen feeding has really been quite astounding. From fin whales lunge feeding on krill, to right whales and basking sharks skim feeding side by side, to groups of humpbacks, pods of dolphins, and a blue whale – all brought here by a large amount of prey in the Gulf of Maine,” said Orla O’Brien, an associate scientist in Anderson Cabot See WHALE on page 3 . . .

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~ News ~ Holidays Recycling Reminder KENNEBUNKPORT The Town of Kennebunkpor t would like to remind residents about their current recycling policies during the “holiday clean up” season. The town is asking residents to help keep the recycling stream clear of contamination. If contamination levels become too high, the town will be charged an additional processing fee. The list of acceptable and not acceptable . . . WHALE from page 2 Center who leads the aerial survey team.

The increase in whale activity is drawing attention to the continued need to protect North Atlantic right whales, fin whales, and blue whales, all protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Scientists are hopeful for the presence of newborn calves off Florida and Georgia throughout the winter.

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As the PNS continues to grow its workforce, the challenge becomes more acute. The Housing Needs Assessment report provides a clear understanding of the current issues and a strong starting point for regional collaboration on housing solutions that meet our collective needs.”

According to PNS Commander Captain Michael Oberdorf, “Housing availability and affordability within a reasonable commuting distance from the shipyard does impact our ability to hire and retain workers.

As one of the largest employers in the region, this is important to us. We are pleased to see the detailed research and analysis focused on housing needs in southern Maine compiled in the final report. We look forward to working with our community partners to explore these opportunities addressing the need for more local affordable housing.”

The report goes on to point out that nine of the ten communities in the study area are currently working on housing affordability issues, and have comprehensive plans targeted towards housing strategies for their towns.

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ing density and decreasing lot size; allowing multi-family housing and providing incentives and zoning for smaller starter homes; reducing land per dwelling unit requirements for multi-family; providing a variety of housing types and supporting efforts to create adequate workforce housing; reviewing zoning and subdivision regulations; reviewing town-owned property for affordable housing; expanding water and sewer capacity.

The goal for the latest phase of the JLUS study was to refine and implement strategies to improve traffic congestion and address housing affordability throughout the region. In addition, the report strives to continue building communication and collaboration between PNS and surrounding municipalities. This particular report focuses solely on housing.

A Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a planning initiative in which a local government and a military installation collaborate to create a blueprint for their mutual benefit: preserving military readiness while supporting community growth and economic development. In 2019, a JLUS planning phase was completed, focusing on transportation, workforce housing, and land use issues surrounding the shipyard.

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Four teams received a basket of ingredients that they had to use to create a signature dish. The mission was to utilize every ingredient in the basket within 45 minutes. Chartwells New England Regional Executive Chef Chase Sobelman, was present to help guide students during

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Fireworks at First Night Portsmouth PORTSMOUTH, NH This year’s First Night Portsmouth is focused on the great outdoors, and features public ice sculptures and fireworks. Ice sculpture carving and setup begins at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, with fireworks displays at the South Mill Pond starting at 7:30 p.m. The public events are all free, but downtown, onstreet, and lot metered parking will be in effect from noon to 8 p.m. on that Sunday. There will be a designated handicappedaccessible parking area at the Portsmouth Public Library lot with 25 marked spaces. Those wishing to park there will need

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Along his unique lighthouse journey, Bob has sought any shred of evidence that could be gleaned in an effort to gain deeper comprehension, incorporating sight, sound, feel and smell. He combed shorelines and lingered at innumerable nooks and crannies. He waded through thin waters, climbed over rockweed-covered ledges and admired ref lections that shimmered in tide pools.

Intrigued by winter’s frigid demeanor, Bob steeled himself against sub-zero temperatures when the air burned cold. He stared straight into the face of northeast gales, tr udged through snow – sometimes waist deep – and clamored about rocky surfaces encrusted with ice. Each experience built upon the next as Bob delved into the deeper meaning and symbolism of Maine’s lighthouses, intersecting where history and philosophy meet.

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At lighthouses, I have come to learn that within the shadows, rocky crevices and random tide pools, nothing may be seen and yet everything is revealed. It all depends on your perspective!”

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This initiative is a significant step in ensuring that KFL continues to meet the evolving needs of the community, remaining a vibrant hub for learning, innovation, and community engagement.

KFL recognizes the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking in providing the best possible services and resources to all library patrons.

The strategic planning process will involve a thorough assessment of current library services, community needs, and emerging trends in library science and technology.

Key elements of the strategic planning process include: Community Input. KFL values input from all community members. The library will be conducting ongoing surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews to gather insights and feedback on current library offerings and to identify areas for improvement.

Stakeholder collaboration.

The library will be collaborating with key stakeholders, including local organizations, schools, businesses, and town leaders, to build partnerships that enhance the impact of library services on the community.

Technology and innovation. The strategic planning process will explore opportunities to leverage emerging technologies to enhance library services, improve accessibility, and provide new and innovative ways for pa-

trons to engage with the library.

Facility planning. Assess the physical space, including 1 See PLAN on page 14 . . .

Dr. Durham will talk about the Royal Observatory’s history and will be showing photographs from his visit.

Dr. Ian Durham is a former president of ASNNE, and is currently a Professor and Chair of Physics at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He is also a member of the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi). His current research centers around quantum mechanics, relativity, information theory, formal models of consciousness, and foundational problems in physics.

The January meeting includes Bernie Reim’s “What’s Up for the Month,” and the ever-

popular “Astro Shorts,” where attendees and members share their questions, activities, news and observations. Astro Shorts always gives way to lively and informative discussions!

ASNNE is a local association of amateur astronomers that meets monthly at the New School, on Route 1 in Kennebunk. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, and anybody interested in as-

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David A. Bradley, 69 SOU T H BERW IC K – David A. Bradley passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2023.

Dave was born in Rochester, NH, on November 23, 1954.

He graduated from Noble High School, class of 1973.

Dave was an industrious worker, finding employment with General Linen and Janco, post high school graduation. In his late twenties, Dave was hired

by Pratt and Whitney, where he dedicated 40 years before retiring.

Dave was a member of the Tri-Berwick Lions Club. He also was the field goal kicker for semiprofessional football teams, the York County Warchiefs and the Hampton Hurricanes.

Dave loved his New England Sports teams, especially the Patriots. He was a big Charlie Brown and Snoopy fanatic, a firearm enthusiast, and valued working on his property, especially after having proudly purchased his first tractor last year.

Of all the things Dave loved in life, it was his family that he cherished the most, loving them all unconditionally.

Dave is survived by his family: wife of 50 years, Linda (Wright); two daughters, Jennifer Bradley, and Melissa Costella and her husband John; two grandchildren, Samantha and Sabrina Williams (daughters of Jennifer), all of South Berwick; siblings, Sandra Dominguez of Virginia, Lois Shelley and her husband Denny of Pennsylvania, Jane Canfield and her husband Sid of Maine, brother Daniel Bradley of Florida; brothers-in-

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Dave was predeceased by his parents-in-law, George Wright, Sr. and his wife June of Maine; and parents, Norris Bradley, Sylvia Stark, and her husband Paul.

Dave will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery in South Berwick. At the family’s request, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Instead, they encourage all to celebrate Dave’s memory in their own way, and often.

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Stanley H. Thompson, Jr., 81 NORT H BERW ICK – Stanley H. Thompson, Jr., died on December 14, 2023, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Stan, Jr. was born in 1942 to Stanley H. Thompson, Sr., and M. Elizabeth (Betty) McLeod Thompson of North Berwick.

Stan, Jr. was the oldest of three children. He graduated from North Berwick High School and completed a post-graduate year at Berwick Academy before studying English literature at Ricker College. After graduation, he taught in Limestone, and later joined the Army National Guard, completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Returning to Maine, Stan, Jr. joined the family business, the North Berwick Lumber & Hardware Company (NBLC). Stan, Jr. and younger brother Don G. Thompson took over ownership after their father passed in 1995.

Stan, Jr. retired from NBLC in 2002, handing over the reins

to his brother. NBLC was the center for town gossip, pastries, and socializing, three of Stan, Jr.’s favorite things.

Stan met his partner and later, his husband, John E. MacLeod, Jr., in the late 1970s.

They were a partnership in business and in life, owning and operating a store in Wells, several small businesses in Florida, and working together at NBLC. Stan was also a successful commercial real estate investor, specializing in post offices for the USPS. He proudly served for many years on the board of the Granite State National Bank. After retirement, Stan and John joined the Mainely Mainers RRV Club and enjoyed the snowbird life, wintering at motor coach resort St. Lucie West, in Port St. Lucie, FL. Stan is remembered for his gregarious and outgoing personality, his sense of humor (including colorful nicknames for just about everyone he met), and his sweet tooth. Rivaling his love of pastries was his love of animals. Stan was a supporter and volunteer at local SPCAs in both Maine and Florida.

Stan, Jr. is predeceased by his husband, John E. MacLeod Jr.; parents, Stanley H. Thompson, Sr. and M. Elizabeth (Betty) McLeod Thompson; and sister Janet M. (Thompson) Brooks.

He is survived by his brother Don G. Thompson (Martha); niece Abigail E. Thompson; nephew Samuel H. Thompson; and two grandnieces and a grandnephew. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Danny White and Maria Lariviere for their unwavering and steadfast support over the years.

Johnson Funeral Home of North Berwick is coordinating burial arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gosnell Memorial Hospice House of Southern Maine, 390 Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074, where Stan received exemplary care in his final days.

A celebration of life is being planned for June 2024. Condolences may be expressed at www. johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Library Closings

Area libraries will be closed on Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day. Some may be closed earlier, or have shortened hours on New Year’s weekend.

Check local library websites for updated closings.

Berwick Public Library Holiday Closure

The library will be closed Saturday, December 30 for the holiday.

Memory Kits

Thanks to Berwick for a Lifetime, the library now has have three Memory Care kits available as part of their Library of Things; Early Stage, Middle Stage, Late Stage kits help those dealing with various levels of memory challenges.

Noble High School Teen Book Club

The Berwick Public Library is partnering with Noble High School to offer a teen book club, called The Chapters. All Noble High School students are welcome to join.

Winter Emergency Preparedness Kits

The library now offers Winter Emergency Preparedness kits.

Kits provided by Berwick for a Lifetime. Limited supply; sign up at the circulation desk to reserve.

Library of Things

The Library of Things contains items like power tools, musical instruments, nature explorer backpacks, games, camping tents, and even kayaks, all available to borrow with a valid library card.

Passes Available

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

For more information and pass reservations contact the library.

Online Book Sale

Online book sale is available 24/7.

Sale list includes all books on the book sale shelf, and is updated weekly. Hardcovers are $2, paperbacks $1.

Calling All Artists

The library features a different local artist every two months.

Artists interested in displaying artwork can contact the library for further information.

Berwick Walkers

Monday mornings at the library.

Each week, Berwick Walkers steps off on a different route about Berwick, weather permitting. All levels of walkers and wheelchair users are encouraged to join. Sponsored

by Berwick for a Lifetime.

Nifty Needleworkers

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Social Seniors

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

Minecraft Club

Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Boards, Builds & Books

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

Genealogy Club

Genie Club meets first Friday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. The library has access to Ancestry. com and genealogy books. Next meeting is January 5.

For More Information

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

D.A. Hurd Library Seed Library

The Seed Library catalogue is now available. Take free seeds, grow the plants, then save the seeds to donate back to next year’s seed catalog.

Recipe Swap

Share a favorite special recipe with the library, to be compiled for library-related reading programs.

Recipe cards available to pick up at the circulation desk.

Borrow Instruments

Continuum Arts Collective has donated instruments for the library’s “Try Before You Apply” partnership program. Instruments are available for North Berwick residents to borrow for a week. K-12 students who borrow them can then apply for their own at www. continuumarts.org/apply.

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 backyard game kits, several game kits, and an audio kit for audiobooks. Patrons may check-out a kit for one week.

Stop. Sit. And… Read

Color, play a game, make a craft, etc. Drop-in the children’s room.

Adult Social Time

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

Story Time

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

Chair Yoga

Teen/YA Book Club Mondays at 3:45 p.m.

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~ Library News & Pets ~ Passes Available

Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Passes are available to area museums: Coastal Maine Botanical Garden, Boothbay; Seashore Trolley Museum, Arundel; Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk; Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit; Portland Museum of Art, Portland, and the Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, Portland. Please call ahead to reserve passes.

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Tuesdays, 5 p.m.

Yarn Divas Knitting and Crochet Club

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Hand & Machine Sewing

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

Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Work created by staff, volunteers, and library members. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. New pieces come and go as items sell, with half of proceeds from each sale going to benefit the library.

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Adult Coloring

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

Dungeons & Dragons

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

Graves Memorial Library Technology Class

Tuesday, January 2 at 11:15 a.m.

Clean up emails for the new year!

C.A.R.E.S.

Monthly discussion with 3 Towns: 1 Community C.A.R.E.S. (Conversation, Advocacy, Resources, Education, Support). Guest speaker presentation, open discussion, and overdose first aid training. All welcome! Next meeting: Thursday, January 4 at 6 p.m.

Study Work Spaces Available

Looking for a quiet place to work, or join a zoom call? Consider the Graves Library Business Center when in need of a place to get organized or connect to work remotely. Call the library with any questions. We can help!

Library Book Sale

The library encourages visitors to check out the ongoing book sale in the basement. Thousands of books and DVDs in great condition for sale at very low prices.

Inventory is always changing. All proceeds go to benefit the library.

Mondays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Library Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas sits down with a community member and talks to them about where they came from, what they do, and what

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Portside Readers

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Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301.

Stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs and more by the Portside Readers, a small group of local actors, writers, book club members and musicians.

Port Knitters

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Calling all fellow knitters! Bring in any current knitting project and supplies.

Story Time

Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, finger plays, songs, and crafts. Designed for children ages 0-5; however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration is required.

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Roxie (right) is a senior Shepherd mix girl, although you would not know it! Roxie loves to go for walks and loves cuddling by the woodstove. This girl is ready for her retirement home!

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are spayed and up to date on their vaccinations. If you would like to meet either of our sweet girls, give us a call.

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home & garden

Hellebores – Aristocrats of the Woodland Garden

By Cheryl Farley, Contributing Writer Hellebores are elegant woodland evergreen perennials with charming cup-shaped blossoms, commonly known as the Lenten or Christmas Rose, due to the times of year they bloom.

They are native to Europe and parts of Asia, with a history of medicinal uses dating to ancient and medieval times. Today there are many beautiful hybridized varieties stemming from these ancestors of antiquity to be found here in the U.S. They are perfect for gracing garden beds, stone wall edges, or woodland borders. They thrive in partially shady areas and love moist humus-rich soil low in acidity. Be sure not to let them sit in soggy areas. With their graceful glossy leaves and understated blossoms they are sure to add a bit of stylish sophistication to any area they are planted.

Contrary to what their common name implies, hellebores are not roses, but a poisonous member of the Ranunculaceae family (buttercup). The bulb and root of the plant were used for both medicinal and sinister purposes in ancient Greek and Roman times. In Greece, the milk from goats that fed on the plants was given to women to cure “madness.” The root was used to poison enemies, often by adding it to drinking water.

Hellebores continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages to cure depression and deafness, to treat skin diseases and as a mouthwash to heal a toothache.

Here in New England, the most commonly planted hellebores are the Christmas Rose (Hellebrous niger) and the Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis). Since the Christmas rose can bloom from late-November through March, it is nice to plant them near entryways or other pathways used during the winter for an extra thrill.

The Lenten Rose is a wonderful companion to snowdrops and early daffodils, blooming around the time of Lent, typi-

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cally mid-late March here in Maine. Hellebore flowers come in many shades of white, pink or purple – some start pink and age to lavender or green, and some start white and turn to lovely shades of pink, and some are speckled just for fun!

Hellebores are very lowmaintenance plants that seldom need to be cut to the ground like other perennials. If winter damage occurs, simply remove the troubled leaves in the spring.

Fertilize them with a general organic fertilizer in April and water deeply once a week in the summer. The Christmas Rose is a popular holiday plant at garden centers, but it is not designed to live indoors. While they can survive indoors for a bit, they are hardy to zone 4 and prefer the cool of the garden bed. If the hellebores have been inside for a while, be sure to place them in a garage or other transitional space for a few days before planting, in order to avoid shock. Once planted, don’t worry about them if they become covered in snow – they cope quite well in those conditions and can continue to bloom under the white stuff for some time, just like snowdrops! In time, as temperatures rise, their lovely blossoms and shiny leaves will emerge from the melting snow unharmed in welcome anticipation of spring and new beginnings.

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Some oceanside communities have programs that allow old Christmas trees to be placed in certain areas along their public beaches for those few months after the holiday season. The idea is to help combat some sand erosion during the winter, protecting the shoreline when storms can be frequent and the winds and waves can be strong.

Check local Town Halls to see about any such programs, along with their guidelines and restrictions.

For those with blue hydrangeas, roses or tender perennials in the yard, cut the branches from the tree and place them around the plants, forming a protective teepee shape. This may help to cut down on exposure to harsh winter winds, and can also help

block the winter sun from drying out delicate branches.

For newly planted evergreen ground covers like English Ivy, pachysandra and small junipers, lay the branches over them for the winter. This will help keep foliage green and prevent dehydration.

Small branches can also be chipped or cut into small pieces, and added to that backyard compost pile. It will take time, but the chipped branches will eventually break down to beautiful soil. Chipped branches can also be bagged and set aside to be used for mulch later on in the spring, when the weather is a little warmer.

Backyard birders can place old Christmas trees near their designated bird feeder areas, which can help provide some winter shelter for those fine feathered friends. The tree can also provide the birds with a lookout point to check the area for any neighborhood cats lurking about.

Additional feeders can be hung from the branches, providing the birds – and probably some area

squirrels as well – with a steady supply of food throughout the cold winter months.

For the crafty set, cut branches from the tree and place them in a black plastic trash bag.

Put the bag in a sunny location outside, making sure no water gets inside. In just a few weeks, the needles will all fall off. The dried needles can then be used for fragrant balsam pillows, keeping any room smelling like the great outdoors.

Some towns do accept old Christmas trees throughout the month of January. They will chip them into mulch, to be used around the town to cover public f lowerbeds and gardens. The mulch takes it time to develop, but at least the trees will not be filling up the landfill sites.

Use extreme caution if burning trees in any sort of outdoor bonfire. Make sure all required permits are in place beforehand, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby just in case any hazard erupts. The tree will be dry, and could explode violently into sparks and flames due to the high pitch content in its needles.

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Establishing Winter Habitats For Backyard Animals Most people prepare their property for winter by putting away lawn furniture, raking leaves and removing annual plants that have shriveled up and spent the last of their energy. It can be tempting to want to clean up completely and leave a blank slate in the yard. But by doing so, homeowners may be robbing area wildlife of the resources they might need during the cold winter months.

Plants and animals depend on one another to sur vive throughout the year, and this becomes especially true when the cold winter months hit. During winter, many wild animals may struggle to find adequate shelter and food outside, especially when there is a lack of food to eat. In turn, these animals may actually take up residence inside a home. Bats, field mice, squirrels, chipmunks and even opossums and raccoons may not be able to find adequate shelter outdoors. They might need move indoors into attics and basements, leaving behind waste and damage.

Homeowners concerned

about potential uninvited guests can take steps to ensure the animals have places to bed down and escape the cold in their yards this winter. The following tips can help local wildlife when the temperatures dip.

Leave parts of the yard wild. Animals can make a nest in leaves or piles of brushwood.

Just make sure piles left out are away from the home at the very far edges of the property so curious critters will not be tempted as easily try and get inside. Leave the task of tidying up shrubs and garden borders until spring, as shrubs can be dense areas to hide for both insects and animals.

Consider planting animal food sources prior to winter.

Plants like elderberry, holly, mulberry, sumac, and crabapple will grow in colder months and animals can enjoy them as a vital food staple.

Incorporate water sources in the back yard. Provide access to fresh water and replace as needed when the water freezes. For homeowners with fish ponds in their backyards, use a

hot pot to melt a hole in the top of the pond and allow gases that have accumulated underneath to escape. This allows oxygen to reach fish and frogs in the pond.

Construct bird, squirrel or bat houses for the yard. This is a fun and crafty project that can ward off winter boredom while also providing a safe place for local critters to hunker down in winter.

Animals and insects need some extra help staying comfortable when cool temperatures arrive. Leaving some clean-up tasks for the springs ensures that there are plenty of backyard habitats available to local wildlife.

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FINANCE & CAREER 25K Meals Collected for Food Pantries YORK COUNTY Un it e d Way of Southern Maine (UWSM) announced that they have collected 25,868 meals to address hunger and food insecurity at the United We CAN Food Drive + Sculpture Contest, which takes place in September of each year. In 2023, the Food Drive brought in 17% more donations than in 2022.

The following organizations organized drives, donated needed items, or provided logistical resources in support of the food drive: Baker Newman Noyes; BerryDunn; Bissell Brothers; CCB, Inc.; Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine; Colby Company Engineering; Dead R iver Compa ny; Ha ley’s Metal Shop, Inc.; Hannaford Supermarkets; Hussey Seati n g C o m p a ny ; I DE X X ; L.L.Bean; MaineHealth; Martin’s Point Health Care; NBT Bank; Northern Light Health;

RTS Packaging; Systems Engineering; Texas Instruments; Thompson’s Point; University Credit Union; VELUX Greenwood, LLC; WEX; Wright-Ryan Construction; Wyman’s; Zachau Construction.

Maine food banks continue to experience high demand, and food pantries are reporting more people than ever before are using the pantries to help make ends meet. The food collected helps fill the shelves at pantries and partners across Southern Maine, through Wayside Food Programs and Youth Full Maine.

“Every year, this generous drive keeps school food pantries in York County stocked,” said Katie Brown, Executive Director, Youth Full Maine. “I don’t have the words to express how tremendous this event is.”

The event was held at Thompson’s Point in Portland for the first time. Seventeen local companies competed by building larger-than-life “CAN-struc-

tions” onsite. After the event, they dismantle the structures and donate all the cans, providing a tremendous amount to the food drive efforts.

This years’ panel of judges included Katie Brown at Youth Full Maine; Jon Chrisos, WMTW-Channel 8 Anchor; Don Morrison, Operations Manager at Wayside Food Programs; and Esi Seng, President and CEO of Tate’s Bake Shop and United Way’s 2023 Campaign Chair.

2023 Can Sculpture Contest Award Winners: Small + Mighty Award (best sculpture by a small business with under 100 employees): Colby Company Engineering; Rookie Award (best sculpture by a new team, 1st or 2nd year): Hussey Seating Company; Best Meal Award (best sculpture with the ingredients for a well-balanced, healthy meal): Wright-Ryan Construction; Best in Show (Judges select the best in show based on the design (originality and creativity), craft (bal-

Maine Increases Minimum Wage STATEWIDE Starting January 1, 2024, the minimum wage in Maine will increase as follows: The minimum wage will increase to $14.15 per hour, with the minimum base wage for tipped employees to increase to $7.08 per hour.

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threshold for exempt employees will increase to $816.35 per week, or $42,450.20 per year.

Also starting on January 1, 2024, to take a tip credit, an employee must make more than $179 per month in tips.

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ance, proportions, detail, and use of space), and amount of food collected): CCB, Inc.; Community Choice (Event attendees cast votes for their favorite sculpture): WEX. United Way of Southern Maine works with the community to quickly respond to emerging needs and tackle persistent issues that hold people back from achieving financial stability and leading healthy lives. UWSM mobilizes the ideas, expertise,

and resources of more than 300 businesses, foundations, government, and nonprofit partners and thousands of individuals to close gaps in early childhood development, create pathways to educational and employment opportunities, and increase access to mental health care and addiction prevention and intervention services.

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Enrollment Up 18% at Maine’s Community Colleges STATEWIDE Fall 2023 enrollment was up 18% at Maine’s community colleges, boosted by a new scholarship for recent high school graduates, expanded programs, and an easing of pandemic-related restrictions.

“The Free College Scholarship is unleashing a new generation of skilled college graduates who are fast-tracked to join the workforce – which Maine businesses desperately need right now – or transfer seamlessly to a four-year college,” said David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System (MCCS). “People want to learn new skills and pursue their dreams, but money can hold them back. At a time when Maine desperately needs more skilled workers and Mainers need good jobs to support themselves and their families, we’re extremely pleased to see enrollment increase so significantly. This shows what investing in people hungry for an education can do.”

“The impact of the Free College Scholarship is impressive,” Daigler continues.

“In its first year, it attracted a higher-than-expected number of young men and lower-income students to college. As a group they had a higher fall-tospring retention rate than the rest of the student body. All of that is particularly noteworthy since these students had a high school experience significantly disrupted by the pandemic.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the graduating classes of 2024 and 2025 to this trans-

formative scholarship.”

Community college enrollment nationwide dipped dramatically during the pandemic, with a 17% decline in 2020, according to National Student Clearinghouse data. The Free College Scholarship, which started in the fall of 2022, was intended to re-engage people whose high school and early college experience was disrupted by COVID, particularly since most community colleges serve higher percentages of first generation and lower-income students.

T he i nc rease i n community college students is expected to result in more transfer students going to four-year colleges. MCCS, which has a long-standing block transfer agreement with the University of Maine System (UMS), is actively expanding program-level transfer agreements with individual UMS colleges and other colleges in Maine to capitalize on the influx of students and provide clear academic pathways so students can seamlessly transfer to a four-year college.

Another factor boosting enrollment is a surge of interest in short-term workforce programs that take less than a year to complete, invigorating overall campus activity at Maine’s community colleges. Some students enrolled in either short-term or degree programs are crossenrolling to expand the breadth and depth of their education.

At Washington County Community College, residential and commercial electricity student Brandon Vinal decided to enroll in a short-term workforce pro-

gram in fiber optics.

“I saw an opportunity to push myself,” said Vinal, who completed his electrical degree program in the spring of 2023 and enrolled this past fall in the electromechanical instrumentation technology program. Vinal wants to eventually be a licensed master electrician.

Maine’s community colleges have vastly expanded short-term workforce training in recent years due to major investments from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan and the Harold Alfond Foundation. In 2023, over 12,000 people enrolled in short-term workforce training programs, up from nearly 3,000 in the previous year. More than 24,000 Mainers are expected

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Fall 2023 enrollment was also boosted by adding more than 200 seats to the colleges’ nursing programs statewide. The colleges also lifted pandemic-related restrictions, including the student COVID-19 vaccination requirement and limiting residence halls to one student per room.

The figures do not include high school students enrolled in Early College programs or students in short-term workforce training programs. Final fall enrollment numbers are likely to greatly increase after Early College students are added and because, unlike four-year colleges, community college students traditionally continue to enroll

right up to the first day or in the first few weeks of classes.

This is the second academic year with the Free College Scholarship, which was proposed by Governor Janet Mills in early 2022 and enacted by the Legislature a few months later. In July, the scholarship was extended to the Classes of 2024-25 under the budget passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Mills.

“The scholarship has been very successful in attracting people who didn’t go right off to college in 2020 and 2021. We’ve also seen a big increase in adult learners who earned their Hi-SET during the qualifying years,” said Dr. Janet Sortor, vice president and chief academic officer for the system.

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“Now that winter is upon us, if your family is purchasing a new wood-burning heater, be sure to choose an efficient

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“Modern EPA-certified woodburning appliances burn cleaner and produce less smoke inside and outside your home, meaning your family and neighbors have cleaner air to breathe. Further, efficient wood-burning appliances burn less wood, saving you both time and money.”

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Nationwide, there are about 14 million fireplaces, 12.5 million wood stoves, and 814,000 hydronic heaters (outdoor wood boilers) in use as either primary or secondary heat sources. Many of these are older wood-fueled appliances that can pollute more than their newer counterparts.

Electric heat pumps can be a more energy-efficient method for both heating and cooling a home, as heat pump technology has improved drastically in recent years, and can perform well even in the coldest of climates.

The federal Clean Energy Tax Credits for Consumers covers 30% of the cost of a new heat pump, capped at $2,000 each year, and resets annually so it can be used for other projects.

In addition to new federal tax credits, the Inflation Reduction Act includes nearly $9 billion for states and tribes for consumer home energy rebate programs, including point of sale rebates focused on low and middle income consumers. Finally, the state of Maine may offer additional rebates for switching to heat pumps. Through these programs, communities will be able to perform energy efficient retrofits.

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source of heat. Whether a household uses wood as its primary source or as backup heating during the cold winter months, EPA recommends upgrading an older wood stove to a newer, EPA-certified wood heater. The agency’s web database contains information on pellet stoves, typically the cleanest burning EPA-certified wood heaters, and on hydronic heaters, which are generally much less efficient than EPA-certified wood stoves.

Hydronic heaters may produce excessive amounts of smoke that can negatively impact local air quality in the community.

The following are some tips from the EPA for a healthier heating season: Reduce heating needs and bills by insulating the home wherever possible, including caulk ing around windows, doors, and pipes, and adding weatherstripping to doors and windows.

When considering the cost of a heater, consider pollution levels and health effects.

Upgrade to a cleaner technology, such as heat pumps as a primary source of heat, and use an existing, EPA-certified wood stove as a backup or supplemental source.

Store and season firewood properly. Wood burns hotter and cleaner when it is dry and seasoned. Consider acquiring or building a woodshed, which can protect the wood from the elements while allowing air to circulate and moisture to escape.

Some simple and inexpensive ideas for building a woodshed are on EPA’s Burn Wise website.

Use a moisture meter to check wood-moisture content,

which is best at about 20%.

Check air quality in the area and, if possible, avoid burning wood during air quality alert days.

Have the home’s heating system inspected by a certified professional annually, with particular attention paid to vents and chimneys.

Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces are also popular during the fall and winter. While these fires are a source for cooking, warmth, and recreation, be aware that these are sources of air pollution that can affect the health of family, neighbors, and community. Be sure to check local air quality to protect health during air quality alert days.

In addition to replacing older wood stoves with EPAcertified models or alternative heat sources such as heat pumps, EPA encourages the use of energy-efficiency incentives whenever possible. Funding assistance or rebates that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in New England, and across the country, can be found in the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency website.

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Health & Fitness Ending Institutional Child Abuse in Residential Treatment Centers NATIONWIDE U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King cosponsored bipartisan legislation to reduce institutional child abuse in residential treatment centers.

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act provides greater oversight and data transparency for youth treatment programs, implements urgent recommendations to develop informationsharing systems among states, and promotes best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse.

“Trag ica l ly, fa m i l ies across our country have reported that their children have experienced horrifying incidents of abuse when seeking treatment for substance, behavioral, and mental health challenges,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan legislation would address this urgent issue through the promotion of best practices and increased oversight of youth treatment programs to help to ensure the safety of all children while they seek the care they need.”

“Children across the nation deserve a safe and supportive environment to learn and grow during their formative years – especially children already working through mental and behavioral health challenges,” said Senator King. “The bipartisan Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act would provide greater government oversight of residential treatment facilities that help . . . STUDY from page 4 It led to recommendations to improve traffic congestion, address climate and economic resiliency, and regional workforce housing challenges associated with PNS and other large employers in the region.

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treat our children dealing with these conditions. Thanks to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for working to ensure that all Maine children, and children across the country, feel safe at live-in organizations that aim to help our children succeed.”

“We know that children are abused in residential institutions every year. We know the abuse takes the form of restraints, isolation, and neglecting kids’ needs.

We don’t know much else – there is gravely inadequate oversight.

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act shines a light onto youth residential institutions and charts a course towards safe, effective treatment that is close to home. We applaud Senators Collins and King for their commitment to kids,” said Ben Jones, J.D., Director of Legal and Policy Initiatives at Lives in the Balance.

More specifically, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act would: Establish the Federal Work Group on Youth Residential Programs, comprised of representatives from the Administration for Children and Families, the Administration for Community Living, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and other relevant federal agencies.

Direct the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study on the use of restraints, seclusion, and other restrictive interventions in youth residential programs.

The act is sponsored by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR.), John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL).

Cynthia Lummis (R-WY.), Tina Smith (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT.), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK.), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have also joined as cosponsors.

For more information, call 202-224-2523 (Collins) or 202257-7345 (King).

YORK COUNTY The York Hospital Recovery Center recently partnered with local organizations to promote programs and services that support recovery in seacoast-area communities. The team recently presented a live webinar, “From the Power of Prevention to the Hope of Recovery,” with Dr. Christine Munroe, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Medical Director, Eric Haram, LADC and Recovery Center Director, and Sally Manninen, Director of Choose To Be Healthy. The community event featured helpful updates and progress reports from partners in the fields of prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Guest speakers included clinician Lacey Bailey, CADC, BS, t he OP T IONS liaison for York County. OPTIONS provides intensive outreach, co-response, harm-reduction, support, and connection to recovery resources for individuals with substance use disorders.

Recovery Coach Susie McKenna shared information about peer-to-peer recovery resources, and all attendees were eligible to receive free Narcan® for overdose prevention.

Representatives from York Hospital also recently participated in an Opioid Community Roundtable at Hope on Haven Hill in Rochester, NH, for pregnant and parenting mothers. Executive Director Kerry Norton, RN, hosted the event, which is part of a series of ongoing, quarterly meetings comprised of community representatives from healthcare, law enforcement, emergenc y ser vices, education, prevention coalitions, local government, social service agencies, and corporate and foundation partners. After sharing updates on the work being done in Southern Maine and New Hampshire to promote access to prevention, treatment, and recovery resources, the community partners toured the impressive facility for women in need of housing and healthcare.

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Medication-Assisted Treatment Medical Director at the York Hospital Recovery Center, congratulated the team at Hope on Haven Hill and their community of supporters for their incredible work providing women in recovery with the resources they need to live full and healthy lives and care for their children.

“As Kerry and her team at Hope on Haven Hill know first-hand, helping people achieve recovery can be difficult work. To witness the amazing network of wraparound supportive services, hear stories of success, and feel the excitement from all involved is truly awe-inspiring. We look forward to partnering further to strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery resources for those most in need across the communities we mutually serve,” said Dr. Munroe.

York Hospital Recovery Center is the Seacoast-area’s premier outpatient treatment program for patients with substance use disorders and for those affected by others’ use.

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Community Celebrates Mainspring Groundbreaking KITTERY Kittery resident Teri Hoxie blended in with the large crowd of supporters who filled the parking lot of what will eventually become the new Mainspring. Mainspring is a group of nonprofit organizations that will be consolidated under one roof, all with the same goal: to eradicate poverty by helping the estimated 4,500 people on the Seacoast who are struggling to make ends meet.

For Hoxie, the moment of joy at the groundbreaking ceremony was personal. With tears welling up in her eyes, she recounted her circumstances ten years ago and how she and her son are now thriving, thanks in large part to the services she was able to access through Mainspring’s programs.

A decade ago, Hoxie was a Navy wife and stay-at-home mom.

When she left the unhealthy marriage, she was destitute, without a home and without hope. Says Hoxie, “For me, it was about starting from a suitcase and building back up from that. I couldn’t be happier to be here at this event ...

I was disconnected once, and I am not now. I am completely independent and have had so much emotional growth as well. Back when I struggled, just having access to the food pantry and knowing people cared made a huge difference.”

Hoxie now has a job she loves, an apartment in Kittery, and her tenyear-old son is an honor student.

There were many in the crowd who could relate to Teri’s story, including seniors on fixed incomes who are having trouble affording groceries, medication, or rent. They rely on Footprints’ Food Pantry, assistance from Fair Tide Housing, and help from other affiliated organizations.

Fair Tide Executive Director Emily Flinkstrom says the project started with a few simple questions, mainly, “How can we be doing this better?” and “How can we better meet the needs of our community?” She adds, “Getting to this milestone is proof that there is some serious power in a group of people with great minds and caring hearts coming together with a vision.”

“Shifting the current social services to a wrap-around service model that is accessible to all will lead to better long-term solutions,” said Footprints Food Pantry Executive Director Megan ShapiroRoss, noting that she has seen a 134% increase in the number of people served in the last two years. Shapiro-Ross beamed as she surveyed the large crowd of community members who gathered together to make a toast to Mainspring’s progress. “It was

Left to right: Geoff Aleva, President of Civil Consultants; Tim Dumont, Vice President of TPD Construction; Emily Flinkstrom, Executive Director of Fairtide Housing; Megan Shapiro-Ross, Executive Director of Footprints Food Pantry; Paul Bonacci and Lucy Schlaffer, co-owners of ARQ Architects.

truly amazing to be surrounded by people who understand the intersection of housing, hunger and the impacts of poverty and who are inspired by the vision of Mainspring and the impact it will have on the Seacoast Region.” Included in the audience were representatives from the Maine Congressional delegation, all of whom strongly support the project.

“By bringing several nonprofit partners under the same roof, Mainspring aims to fundamentally transform how social services are delivered in York County,” said Senator Susan Collins in a statement. “I look forward to seeing the positive impact that this innovative collaboration will have on our state. As the Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for funding for this important project as the appropriations process moves forward.”

Mainspring is in the midst of a capital campaign, and so far has $3.8 million of the $5.45 million needed to renovate and expand the property at 22 Shapleigh Road. The construction phase of the project is slated to span ten

months, with an anticipated opening in early fall of 2024. Mainspring will service the Seacoast region with comprehensive and holistic support available for the community, impacting generations to come.

Key donors include the Tom Hass Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, York County Commission with the American Rescue Act funds, Paul and Jessica McKeon, Jim Stott and Jonathan King, Kennebunk Savings, Gary Blake, the Hannaford Charitable Foundation, the Mary Safford Wildes Fund, Jean and David Lincoln, Jay and Amanda McSharry, Good Shepherd Food Bank, Peter Lamb and Faith Harrington, The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, among many others.

The town of Eliot budgeted a contribution of $50,000, and the town of Kittery allocated $100,000 towards the project. The project architects are ARQ Architects is heading the building designs, and TPD Construction is the construction manager.

For more information on getting involved or donating, visit www.mainspringcollective.org.

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KITTERY Wilma Wheeler was recently celebrated at a special meeting of the Kittery Rotary Club of Kittery at the 2nd Christian Church of Kittery, for her work for Little Dresses for Africa. The program brings together the talents of sewing enthusiasts across the country to make dresses for young girls in impoverished areas in Africa and elsewhere. Originally meant to improve the girls’ self esteem, the dresses have since proven to also be a defense against human traffickers, as a freshly dressed girl will appear to a predator to already be well cared for.

Seven years ago, a friend showed a story about the pro-

gram to Wilma, and her interest was immediately piqued. Wilma made it her goal to use her love of sewing to produce ten dresses a day, and over time she has done just that and beyond, having already produced 2,750 dresses.

The Rotary Club of Kittery presented Wilma with a Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary’s recognition of service above self.

The organization also presented a donation of $1,000 in Wilma’s name to humanitarian work around the world through the Rotary Foundation.

For more information, email dbgkcg@aol.com or call 207-703-4312. For more information on Little Dresses for Africa, visit www.ldfaconnect.com.

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Edward Jones Ranks #3 on Best Places to Work in Maine List YORK COUNTY Maine business news website Mainebiz recently teamed up with the Best Companies Group of Harrisburg, PA, to rank the state’s top 134 employers. Companies named as “Best Places to Work in Maine for 2023” were divided as such: 27 large companies, 66 medium, and 41 small companies, tallied according to the number of people each company employs in Maine.

The ranking is based on an employer inventory of practices and an anonymous survey of employees, who were asked to agree or disagree with dozens of statements about the firm, overall

teamwork, and their individual employee experience at the firm.

Edwa rd Jones has 54 branches across Maine. The firm is growing, adding branches, and is always seeking new financial advisors.

Edward Jones is a leading financial services firm in the U.S. and through its affiliate in Canada. The firm’s nearly 19,000 financial advisors serve more than 8 million clients with a total of $1.8 trillion in client assets under care at the end of June 2023. Edward Jones’ purpose is to partner for positive impact to improve the lives of its clients and colleagues, and to-

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~ Calendar of Events ~ Town Hall Closings

Area Town Halls will be closed on Monday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. In addition, some Town Halls may be closed early on Friday, December 29.

Town Halls will reopen Tuesday, January 2. Check local schedules for updated closings.

Town of Eliot Sanctuary Arts Scholarships

Nonprofit Sanctuary Arts Connects offers scholarships to students ages 16 and up. Sanctuary Arts also offers half and full scholarships to adults. FMI: sanctuaryartsconnects.com or 207-438-9826.

Creative Connection at Eliot Aging in Place

10 a.m. every third Wednesday until May 15. Unleash creativity with a new topic each session. No artistic ability necessary, all supplies provided. FMI: maureenelliotaip@gmail.com. Upcoming: January 17.

Eliot Food Pantry

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eliot Baptist Church, 912 Dow Hwy., Eliot. Donations accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207748-1248.

Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport

Christmas Tree Pick-Up

Sponsored by the The Kennebunk Rotary Club and Kennebunk High School (KHS) Interact Club. PostChristmas clean up also serves as a fundraiser for the club. Profits raised help the KHS Interact Club with community service projects: trail clearing at the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust (KCT), engaging with residents at the local nursing home, annual blood drives, providing food for KHS food pantry, and so much more!

FMI: www.kennebunkrotary.com/ events/christmas-tree-pickup.

Sneaker Recycling

Community Outreach Services (COS) food pantry is accepting old sneakers in pairs only. Drop off locations: COS Food Pantry, 19 Park St., Kennebunk, bin under awning; Kennebunkport Public Health Office, 101 Amain St., Kennebunkport, bin on porch; Sea Road Church, 140 Sea Rd., Kennebunk, bin in church foyer. The drive keeps sneakers from landfills and is a fundraiser for COS. FMI: fundraising@coskennebunks.org.

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 op-

erates a food pantry at 19 Park St., Kennebunk, which provides both perishable and non-perishable food to residents of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. All food orders require an appointment. FMI: www.coskennebunks. org or 207-985-3844.

COS Food4Kids Program

Community Outreach Services of the Kennebunks and Arundel provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches for children on weekends and school holidays through the Food4Kids program. FMI: 207604-1394 or tbarden@kennebunkmaine.us.

Free Community Soup

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. Held on the last Tuesday of each month. Next Community Soup: January 30.

Town of Kittery Fort Foster Season Passes

2024 Fort Foster season passes are now available. Passes may be purchased by visiting the Town Hall Customer Service Center during regular business hours, or by going online. Season Pass holders may request up to five walk-in or bike-in passes, at no additional cost. FMI: www.kitteryme. gov or https://epay.cityhallsystems.com.

Dog Licenses

License renewals are now available at Kittery Town Hall. Dog licenses expire December 31 each year and have a renewal deadline of January 31. A $25 late fee is assessed for licenses renewed after January 31. Renew in-person at the Town Hall during regular business hours, or online at www.kitteryme.gov/home/news/ dog-licenses. FMI: jrichards@kitteryme.org or 207-475-1313.

Winter Parking Ban in Effect

Town of Kittery winter parking ban is now in effect through April 15.

Per Kittery Town Code Chapter 10.3.1.6, no vehicles shall be parked on any town way between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., regardless of the weather conditions. Violations of the parking ban could result in a fine and the vehicle being towed at the owner’s expense. FMI: www.kitteryme.gov.

Soup’s On!

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. The Kittery Community Center is reinstating their popular program providing meals to anyone who needs or wants one, on the third Wednesday of each month. Drop-in for a bowl of soup, salad and a fresh slice of pie. No reservations required. Suggested donation: $5 per person to fuel the program! Next meal: Wednesday,

January 17. FMI: www.kitterycommunitycenter.org/meals or 207439-3800.

Free Meal Thursdays

4-5 p.m. every Thursdays at St. Raphael Church Hall, 6 Whipple Rd., Kittery. In-person and takeout meals. FMI or to volunteer: 207-439-0442.

Footprints Food Pantry & Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry

Footprints provides fresh groceries and household supplies for area families in need. Footprints can deliver to those without a car or who are homebound. Call ahead for delivery eligibility. Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry, a part of Footprints Food Pantry in partnership with Maine Meat, provides supplies for pets in the Kittery and Eliot areas.

Donations always needed. 37 Old Post Rd., Kittery, Tuesdays 5:306:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m, Saturdays 9-10 a.m.

FMI: www.footprintsfoodpantry. org or 207-439-4673.

Town of North Berwick Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are available at the town hall or online. Owners will need to provide a current rabies certificate at time of licensing.

Deadline is Friday, December

See N.BERWICK on page 18 . . .

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~ Calendar of Events ~ North Berwick Food Pantry

At the Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High St., North Berwick, open Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. FMI: www.facebook. com/groups/2419768814995387/ about.

. . . N.BERWICK from page 17 29. FMI: www.townofnorthberwick.org/town-clerk/pages/doglicensing.

Town of Ogunquit Lasting Memories Project

Be part of an oral history legacy about the Ogunquit Village School (OVS)! The town is seeking stories

Weekly Recipe: German Potato Salad Bites An easy-to-make and fun hors d’oeuvres idea for a New Year’s Eve party! Yields 8 servings; prep time: 1 hour; total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes.

2 large eggs, beaten

Ingredients

1 (48-ounce) bottle canola oil

3 slices bacon, chopped

Directions

2 small sweet onions, chopped

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar, mustard, and bacon.

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

2 Tbsp. coarse-grain mustard, plus more for serving 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled

Place potatoes in a large Dutch oven and cover with salted water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and mash. Stir in flour, eggs, parsley, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, and bacon mixture. Shape mixture into 40 (1-1/2-inch) balls (about 1-1/2 tablespoons each).

Roll balls in remaining 1-1/3 cup breadcrumbs.

St., South Berwick, and serves South Berwick residents. FMI: 207-384-4324 or bpote@sbpd.us.

Dogs Permitted on Ogunquit Beaches

Wells Dredge Preparation

Dogs on leashes are permitted on Ogunquit Beaches through March 31, 2024. Dogs are not permitted in the Ogunquit River Estuary at any time.

Town of South Berwick

1-2/3 c. panko breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar

and memories from students, teachers, and administrators from OVS. Meetings can take place inperson or via Zoom. FMI: ikanoff@ ogunquit.gov or 207-361-8100.

Winter Parking Ban

Through March 31. No vehicle shall be parked at any time on a public way as to interfere with municipal snow removal or snow plowing. The parking ban runs from midnight to 7 a.m. on all streets, as well as any time there is snow removal activity regardless of the time. Vehicles found in violation will be ticketed and towed.

Preheat oven to 200°F. Fit a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven to 360°F. Fry potato balls, in batches, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.

Transfer to prepared baking sheet in oven. Serve warm with mustard alongside. Happy New Year!

Recipe courtesy Country Living, www.countryliving.com.

Transfer Station Stickers

Stickers are available at the Town Clerk’s office for free. The vehicle’s license plate number will be needed to attain one. Stickers are to be affixed to the bottom of the passenger side windshield.

FMI: www.southberwickmaine. org/departments/transfer_station/ index.php.

South Berwick Community Food Pantry

The pantry is located at 47 Ross

Town of Wells The town of Wells is preparing for a full harbor dredge in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers. The town will be looking for temporary easements from beachfront property owners to run the pipeline, as well as permission to receive sand. The town is also preparing documents for property owners. Decisions on where sand is to be placed will be decided by the Maine Geological Survey, Maine Department of Environmental Protection, and Army Corps of Engineers. The town will hold an informational meeting along with the opportunity to sign up. The dredge dateline runs to April 9.

FMI: www.wellstown.org or 207646-5113 (TDD-207-646-7892).

Dogs Permitted on Wells Beach Leashed dogs are permit ted on Wells beaches. Horses are permitted through March 31. All other large domesticated animals are not permitted within the beach areas.

Town of York Boston Post Cane Nominees

The Senior Citizen Advisory Board of York is accepting applications

See YORK on page 20 . . .

~ Dining ~ Serving

Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner BUY ONE BREAKFAST GET A SECOND BREAKFAST

HALF PRICE Must provide this ad. One coupon per table. Expires 2/1/2024.

756 York St, York Harbor • Open Thursday-Monday www.LobsterCoveRestaurant.com • 207-351-1100

U.S. Route 1, Kittery (207) 439-0330 • Dover Point Road, Dover (603) 749-2341

END 2023 WITH A BANG! Take 23% Off Your Meal.

23% OFF MEAL EXCLUDING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITH COUPON BELOW.

23% OFF December 31 Only

On 12/31/23 only take 23% off your meal check, excluding alcohol. Dine-in or take-out. Not valid for online orders. Limit one coupon per party/order. May not be duplicated, used for our Thursday Wicked Cheap Twins, Double-Stuffed Lobster Rolls, Fish Friday features, Day of the Week specials, nor combined with any other discount or coupon offer. No cash value.

VALID DECEMBER 31, 2023 ONLY • OFFER EXCLUDES ALCOHOL

11 Water Street, Kittery, ME • 207-439-1630

~ Every Day Special ~

$5 OFF $25 OR MORE Appetizers, entrees, desserts or any combination of the three!

You choose any food item(s) on the menu totaling $25 or more and we’ll take $5 off!

Liquor and tax not included. Cannot be used in combination with group packages. Maximum of 3 coupons/discounts/complimentary certificates may be used. $25 per coupon must be spent. Coupon valid only at time of purchase. Not valid on holidays. EXPIRES 2/29/24.

Please present coupon before ordering.

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~ Dining ~ From our family to yours…

HAVE A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY!

May 2024 be filled with Peace and Love.

Surf Point 360 ‘Secret Deal’ Now through Feb. 1st, 2024 Scan below for details

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Dinner Thurs, Sun, Mon, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday - Saturday, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Two Different Styles, One Great Night – Reserve Now! Call (207) 646-9384 to make a reservation

207.361.2272

220 Clay Hill Rd. Cape Neddick Just 2 Miles West of Ogunquit

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Breakfast Sunday - Saturday, 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Lunch Friday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Enjoy a festive night of glitz, glamour, live music, and fabulous food! Enjoy a quiet evening with piano entertainment, or kick up your heels with The Honeybees and DJ countdown party.

Serving Dinner 12/28-12/31 at 4pm • Closed 1/1/24

WINTER HOURS

Bar 360 Thurs, Sun, Mon, 3:00 PM - Close Friday - Saturday, 12:00 PM - Close

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New Year's Eve THREE COURSE MENU along with our regular menu on December 29, 30, 31.

Open Daily at 11:30am for Lunch & Dinner

Take a look at the details on our website!

124 Post Road / Route 1, Wells

JANUARY SPECIALS

Daily Specials 11:30am-8pm

Sunday

Chicken Parmesan or Shrimp Scampi $15.95

Wednesday

choose 2: 1/2 rack baby back ribs, BBQ chicken breast, BBQ shrimp, or BBQ salmon with 2 sides

Monday

Thursday

choose 2: haddock, shrimp, clam strips, or sea scallops, with french fries & coleslaw

Tuesday

Fried Buttermilk Chicken $14.95

with green beans, mashed potatoes & bacon gravy

Full Menu Available Take-Out Cocktails & Beers!

Sundays:

BBQ Grill Combo $17.95

served over locally-made linguini

Fried Seafood Combo $17.95

* DINE-IN ONLY & EXCLUDES HOLIDAYS *

$10 Burgers All Day

Choose from the Beachfire, Piggy, or Veggie Burgers.

Tuesdays:

14oz Prime Rib $24

Steak Bomb $11.95

Maine Family Farms shaved ribeye, sauteed onions & mushrooms, with American cheese, on a grilled sub roll, served with 1 side

Fried Shrimp Roll $11.95

All natural shrimp, no added phosphates or chemicals, served with homemade cocktail sauce & 1 side

Friday

Fried Haddock Platter $16.95 with french fries & coleslaw

Dine-In or Take-Out: Call (207) 641-0601 newenglandhousewells.com

Only a limited amount each week! Plus choose 2 sides.

Wednesdays:

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SPECIALS & DEALS!

TAKE-OUT WELCOMED

50 Cent Wings Night Up to 12 discounted wings per person.

Thursdays:

1/2 Off Select Entrees

Choose from Mac & Cheese, Chicken Parmesan, or Fried Haddock Dinner.

$5 HAPPY HOUR 4-6pm Each Day

Gluten Free? No Problem.

Even Fried Food!

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~ Classifieds & News ~ Amateur Radio Society

. . . YORK from page 18 for the eldest citizen in 2024 for the Boston Post Cane. The recipient should be at least 100 years old.

To submit an application, provide the name of the recipient and how to reach them to: Deborah Meyers at djmeyers6666@yahoo.com or 603-502-9362.

York County York County Shelter Food Pantry

The food pantry is seeking nonperishable food donations and food drives on their behalf. Located at 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred.

Open 12-3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. FMI: mikeo@ycspi.org or 207-324-1137

Monthly Happenings Dementia Support Group

4-5:30 p.m. at Home Instead, 71 Post Rd., Wells. Home Instead and the Alzheimer’s Association is offering a free dementia support group on the last Tuesday of every month. RSVP required. FMI: 207641-1155. Upcoming: January 30.

Every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. The club supports and promotes amateur (ham) radio.

FMI: 207-967-8812. Upcoming: January 9, 23.

OPTIONS Clinic

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Police Dept., 156 3 Post Rd., Wells, on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Sweetser Drugs & Alcohol Clinician Lacey Bailey provides education about and resources for overdose prevention. FMI: www.knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser.org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207468-4015. Upcoming: January 10, 24.

Bean & Casserole Supper

Every third Saturday of the month, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Trailblazers, 102 Bills Ln., Wells. $8 per person for ages 9 and up, $4 for age 4-8, free for younger. FMI: 207-468-9747.

Upcoming: January 20.

Weekly Happenings Free Admission Tuesdays

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Ken -

PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES Town of Eliot

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AUTHORITY: PLACE: DATE OF HEARING: TIME:

ELIOT SELECT BOARD ELIOT TOWN OFFICE, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2024 5:30PM

Notice is hereby given that the Select Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 5:30PM in said Town to hear public comment on the following: 1. An application for a Adult Retail Marijuana License for OG Retail, LLC 18 American Way, (AMS 1439) 2. A renewal application for a Marijuana Manufacturing Facility License for Green Blossom LLC dba Emerald Elevation, 155 Harold L. Dow Highway unit 2 (AMF 1160) All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Please refer to the Town of Eliot’s website (eliotme.org) for zoom instructions if you do not want to participate in person at the town office.

If you cannot attend the meeting in person or zoom, and want to make comments in regards to the topic, please send correspondence to the Town Manager at townmanager@eliotme.org prior to the meeting date.

Copies of the license applications are available at the town office for review.

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 General Development Requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on 1/11/24 at 6 p.m. in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery. Mike Sudak, on behalf of owner/applicant IDC5 LLC, is proposing to replace an existing restaurant and condominium with a 2,000 square foot marijuana retail store and associated parking on the properties of 181-185 State Road, Tax Map 22, Lots 4-1 and 4-2, a parcel split by the Business Local and Old Post Road Commercial (C-3) Zone.

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

TOWN OF WELLS, MAINE PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2024 @ 7:00 P.M.

WELLS TOWN HALL, 208 SANFORD ROAD, WELLS The Wells Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing regarding the following proposal during the Planning Board meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, which begins at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Wells Town Hall.

I. THE BEACHES – Australis, LLC, owner; Alex Fabish, applicant.

Site Plan Application for an existing, grandfathered Motel (Lodging Facility) with 17 one-bedroom motel units and 2 dwelling units seeking after-the-fact approval for changes that occurred on the property without site plan approval including lot coverage additions, changes to landscaping and buffer/setbacks. The property is located off 773 Post Road. The property is located within the General Business District and is identified as Tax Map 117, Lot 53.

nebunk. Visits are free on Tuesdays through December. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.

TOPS Weekly Meetings

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

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. Fellowship and support, free of cost. FMI: www.oa.org.

Trailblazers Line Dancing

Thursdays, 9 -10 a.m. $ 5 per person. FMI: 207-468-9747 or 207-468-2588.

GriefShare

Sunday, December 31 Fireworks on Bald Head Cliff

10 p.m. at Cliff House Maine, 591 Shore Rd., Cape Neddick. Cliff House’s annual New Year’s Eve annual fireworks display is not to be missed! Participants can opt to make a reservation for the hotel’s New Year’s Eve party inside the Atlantic Ballroom, or view the fireworks for free from anywhere in the immediate area. FMI: www. cliffhousemaine.com or 1-833206-1351.

Tuesday, January 2 American Legion Meeting

The January Post meeting will be held at the Berwick, Maine Town Hall, 11 Sullivan Square, on Tuesday, January 2nd at 7:00 p.m. All area veterans are cordially invited to join the men and women of Charles S. Hatch Post #79. Our town hall is handicapped acces-

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m., at Cape N eddick Baptist Church, 3 4 River Rd., York. A weekly, faithbased, support group to help those suffering the loss of a loved one. FMI: www.griefshare.org/ groups/173773 or capeneddickbaptistchurch@gmail.com.

. . . GRAVES from page 9

Scottish Country Dancing

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

Sundays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Community House – South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport. Great exercise and fun for all! Try Scottish country dancing, the “ballroom dancing” of Scotland. Beginners always welcome, free will donations gladly accepted. Call ahead to confirm each week’s sessions. FMI: 207590-5047 or 207-490-9050.

Friday, December 29 AWS Animal Advocates

1-4 p.m. at Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk.

Animal Advocates spend three hours at AWS on select days off from school to work with the shelter’s animals. Common tasks include making enrichment activities for dogs, cleaning and organizing cat toys, or laying out clean bedding for the rabbits and small animals. No matter what activities students work on, they know they are making a difference! FMI: https://animalwelfaresociety.org/ event/senior-animal-advocates-2.

HELP OFFERED SMALL BUSINESS HELP Retired businessman will help your business!

207-632-5857 ERRANDS FOR SENIORS Errands * Transportation Deliveries * Pickups Coming Soon Daylight Hours Only ErrandsForSeniors65@gmail.com

Small Business Services

Retired, experienced manager with insurance, small business, and real estate background seeks part-time position or project work. Experienced in HR, Quickbooks, and start-up support.

Email

cmclark553@yahoo.com with your short or long term needs.

make a picture folder, learn how to add to a virtual shopping cart, etc.

Staff members help with technology needs, any time during library hours. No appointment necessary.

For More Information

Kennebunk Free Library Story Time

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

Dragon Hunters and Treasure Seekers Guild

Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. For new and experienced players. Bring in a character from a previous game, make a new one, or use an existing character from the starter set. All other supplies provided. Ages 10 through teen; new players always encouraged.

Spanish Conversation

Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Practice conversational Spanish with educator and native Spanish-speaker Eva Hernandez. Eva is looking forward to getting to know people in the community through this program. Registration is appreciated but not required. This program is free and wheelchair accessible.

In Stitches

Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. Grab that half-finished project and enjoy the company of others. All skill levels are welcome.

Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month.

CLEANING SHIRLEY’S CLEANING For a spotless home.

Trustworthy and dependable.

207-439-1363 MRS. MCP’S CLEANING SERVICE Residential & vacation rental cleaning in the Wells area, available Monday-Thursday from 4:30 p.m. on and all day Saturday. 978-766-4282 THREE PINES CLEANING is seeking new clients in the southern ME/NH area!

We specialize in house cleaning and short-term rental turnovers.

We offer a high-quality, reliable service with weekly, biweekly, and monthly options. We look forward to hearing from you! www.threepinescleaning.com threepinescleaning@gmail.com 207-389-5008

sible with ample parking. Come early for free coffee, snacks and fellowship. FMI: https://berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Thursday, January 4 3 Town, 1 Community C.A.R.E.S. Meeting

6 -7 p.m. at Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine St., Kennebunkport. Support those experiencing substance use disorder of any kind. Bring questions and explore ways to advocate, seek resources, strengthen communication and learn how substance use disorder impacts all. This month’s guest speaker: Rachel Schlein, LCSW, LADC; Behavioral Health Liaison at the Kennebunk Police Station.

Ms. Schlein will provide an overview on the role of a behavioral health liaison and we discuss local resources and supports for families. FMI: www.graveslibrary.org/ my-library.

Tech Time

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Technology can move too fast for some to keep up. The library is here to help.

Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments. Learn to download eBooks and apps, make heads or tails of a new device, and troubleshoot software.

Fiber Arts Group

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Knit, crochet, embroider, and chat. Show off knitting creations, get tips on crochet technique, chat with old friends and make some new ones.

All ages and levels of ability are encouraged to join.

For More Information

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library Book Arts

Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Interested newcomers are welcome to join in and learn the art of bookbinding.

January Book Club

Tuesday, January 16 at 10:30 a.m. We will be discussing “The Book of Longings,” by Sue Monk Kidd. There will be a Zoom option; please call the library for the link.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.

Rice Public Library Portable Optical Microscopes

The library has two portable microscopes available for check out.

Microscopes fit in the palm of the hand, use standard batteries, and come with accessories to attach smartphones for taking photos.

See RICE on page 23 . . .

REAL ESTATE WANTED WANTED TO BUY a camp, cottage, or seasonal home: Liveable or repairable. On a lake or pond within 1 hour of Portland.

Cash sale. No brokers. Please call (207) 749-1718 or email us at realvalue92@gmail.com.

HOME WANTED First floor bedroom needed.

Most conditions acceptable.

Flexible on price. Compassionate buyer. Replies confidential.

No commission. (207) 650-7297 or mainebuyers@gmail.com

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~ Classifieds ~ FIREWOOD & PELLETS

FIREWOOD Seasoned • Green • Kiln Dried Cut - Split - Delivered 207-216-2983 Wood Pellets Call for Pricing!

Eliot Agway

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GREEN FIREWOOD Cut, Split & Delivered Call Eric Hobson 207-467-0621 GREEN FIREWOOD Cut, Split & Delivered Clean & Guaranteed Full Cord North Berwick 207-409-6567 FIREWOOD Seasoned 10 Months $325 per Cord 603-817-0808

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AUTOS WANTED

CASH FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK KEY AUTO GROUP SELLS THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES A MONTH

LATE MODEL VEHICLES NEEDED NOW PAID OFF OR NOT – INSTANT MONEY ON THE SPOT All Makes & Models

DON’T GET RIPPED OFF – CONTACT ME LAST:

DANA HURRELL AT 207-363-2483

or email dhurrell@keyauto.com • Key Auto Group, 422 Route 1, York

YOU NEED CASH? WE NEED CARS. LET’S DO THIS! If you are selling or trading your car or truck and

WANT MORE $$$

CALL US FIRST, LAST, OR ANYTIME!

Contact Hoaty or Dan at Village Motors CALL 207-384-5057 • TEXT 207-209-8445 EMAIL VILLAGEMOTORS@COMCAST.NET

YARD CARE

MUSIC LESSONS

EAGLE LAWN SERVICE Fall & Storm Clean Ups, Snow Removal, Tree Limb Removal, Lawn Repair & Seeding, Mowing, Trimming, Blowing, Moss Control & Removal.

Call 207-351-2887.

TUNETOWN HAS THE BEST OF BOTH! Now offering private in-person AND virtual lessons on all instruments.

Call today to schedule yours! www.tunetownmusicgear.com 207-641-8863

GUNSMITHING GUNSMITHING SERVICES Expert cleaning and repairs, stock alterations, recoil pads.

Over 50 years experience. Very reasonable rates. 207-450-8957

HELP WANTED

Maintenance Person Interested in joining a great team? Here’s your opportunity!

Full time, year round position available. Medical and dental available for our full time employees. Pay commensurate with experience, but willing to train the right candidate.

Apply in person to Misty Harbor Resort 60 Mile Road, Wells • www.mistyharborresort.com

RENTALS 207.384.4008

96 Portland St, South Berwick, ME www.century21barbarapatterson.com

SOUTH BERWICK

1 Bedroom Basement Apartment No Pets Please One Block from Downtown $1200 / Mo. All Utilities Included

APPLEGATE VILLAGE - APTS IN BERWICK NOW AVAILABLE – Vouchers Accepted!

Two bedroom, garden-style apartment with on-site laundry, parking, 24-hour maintenance, and close to the center of town.

Must meet income limit guidelines. Rent starts at $1,193 monthly plus utilities; security deposit required. NO PETS. Download an application at www.sterling-management.net/application.pdf or call the office at 603-692-3978.

Applegate Village Apartments is an Equal Opportunity Housing property and accessible to persons with disabilities.

ITEMS WANTED WANTED: VINTAGE CLOTHING! Downsizing? Need help with a cleanout? Just have a bunch of OLD clothes? We buy men’s and women’s vintage clothing from 1900-1990! We pay cash. Condition does not matter – we launder and repair! Call today for a consultation: 207-245-8700 RECORDS WANTED I buy collections of recorded media and memorabilia.

Call 603-918-8555 or email jpraineyrecords@gmail.com. **LOOKING TO BUY** Vinyl Records, Rock or Metal CDs and Cassette Tapes.

Call or Text 207-570-9760 WANTED TO BUY Antiques * Silver * Gold * Coins CHRIS LORD ANTIQUES

One Item or Entire Estate. Cash paid for all antiques. Antique jewelry, coins, silver, gold, paintings, clocks, lamps, telephones, radios, phonographs, nautical items, weathervanes, dolls & toys, pottery, photography, military items, swords, advertising signs, fountain pens, bottles, tools, books & much much more! Buying antiques for over 20 years. Barn and Attic Clean-Out Also.

2 BEDROOM TRAILER FOR RENT Located in South Berwick area. $300 per week. 603-817-0808 WELLS, YEAR ROUND shared living. Furnished, 1 BR available. $350 per week with all utilities included.

207-251-1018 WELLS APARTMENT Furnished, 1 bedroom. $400 weekly, utilities included.

207-251-1018

EMPTY UNIT? An ad in The Weekly Sentinel will help fill your space quickly.

1-877-646-8448 ads@theweeklysentinel.com

(207) 233-5814 • ME & NH

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS BEACH. Fully furnished. Queen bedroom plus bunkbed room for storage or guest. One bath.

Top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. Quartz countertops.

New flooring and tile. Gas stove.

W/D. Samsung Smart TVs. SONOS. No pets. No smoking.

Nov. 15th - May 15th, 2024.

Two persons max. $2000/month.

Includes all utilities.

207-351-6797 APARTMENT FOR RENT: Route 1 in Wells, 2 BR, newly renovated, first floor. $1875 per month includes heat and hot water, and snow and rubbish removal. Security plus first and last month’s rent required.

Call Charlie 207-646-7260.

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS BEACH. Fully furnished. Third floor apartment. Queen bedroom.

One bath. Water views out of every window! Sterns and Foster mattress. Samsung Smart TV. SONOS. Private deck with fire pit. One tenant only. No pets. No smoking. Nov. 15th - May 15th, 2024. $1800/month. Includes all utilities. 207-351-6797

HELP WANTED

Used Car Technician with a Maine State Inspection License

SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,000 Know your worth – Love where you go and what you do every day! What motivates you? We know how critical it is to have you on our team to make our dealership thrive – NO BS, NO DRAMA – just a great place to work offering a great quality life with NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS! Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, and more.

Growth opportunities!

CALL/TEXT GARY PETERS AT 603-660-0262 OR EMAIL GPETERS@KEYAUTO.COM

Auto Center of York Route 1, York

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~ Football Champs Recognized at School Committee Meeting

WELLS At its meeting on Wednesday, December 6, the WellsOgunquit Consolidated School District (WOCSD) School Committee recognized the Wells High School Football team for winning the 2023 Class D State Championship game over Foxcroft Academy on Saturday, November 18 in Lewiston. The final score was 22 to 21.

The last 30 seconds of the game produced a dramatic come-from-behind victory for Wells over undefeated Foxcroft Academy, when Wells quarterback Brooks Fox tossed the ball to Connor Whitten who then

crossed the goal line, scoring the winning 2 points.

“I have never seen a game like that,” said Superintendent James Daly on stage in the Wells High School Performing Arts Center in his comments to the team seated in the audience.

“I thought you all played great.”

Daly, a former school principal, high school teacher and football coach added, “…they’re going to remember that (how the game was played) for the next 40 to 50 years. Great job.”

STATEWIDE The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) invites outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers throughout the state to kick off the New Year with fresh air and scenic walks during Maine State Park First Day Hike activities. DACF’s Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) has announced guided hikes and a collection of self-led hike resources, ensuring a special start to 2024 for participants of all ages and skill levels.

Inspired by the National Association of State Park Directors, BPL is proud to join the

nationwide celebration of First Day Hikes, encouraging communities everywhere to connect with the outdoors on Monday, January 1. The event, known for its commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles, is a perfect opportunity for all to embrace nature and create lasting memories.

Guided program listings include Two Lights State Park, 7 Tower Drive, Cape Elizabeth: 6:30 a.m., Meet at High Head at the rose garden.

For additional guided programs, self-guided hikes, and information, visit www.maine. gov/dacf/first-day-hikes.

a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Committee and the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.

For more information, email: rebennett@wocsd.org.

HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SCORES Berwick Academy

Kick off the New Year with a Maine State Park First Day Hike

Following Daly’s comments, Interim Assistant Superintendent Pierce Cole and School Committee Chair Helena Ackerson congratulated each coach and team member on stage with

Boys Ice Hockey

Dec. 20, (W) vs. Austin Prep, 9-0

Girls Ice Hockey

Dec. 21, (L) vs. Austin Prep, 0-2

Kennebunk High School Boys Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Scarborough, 40-58 Dec. 21, (L) vs. Westbrook, 55-62

Girls Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Gray-New Gloucester, 27-58 Dec. 21, (L) vs. York, 51-58 Dec. 20, (L) vs. Wells, 45-46

Boys Ice Hockey

Dec. 23, (W) vs. Edward Little, 3-1 Dec. 22, (L) vs. Cony, 1-2 Dec. 18, (W) vs. Scarborough, 2-1

Noble High School Boys Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Dirigo, 22-27 Dec. 21, (L) vs. Boothbay, 39-41

Wells High School Boys Basketball

Dec. 21, (L) vs. Freeport, 53-58 Dec. 19, (W) vs. Marshwood, 44-27

Girls Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Greely, 48-52 Dec. 21, (W) vs. Freeport, 51-31 Dec. 20, (W) vs. Marshwood, 46-45

Girls Basketball

Dec. 21, (L) vs. Westbrook, 31-50 Dec. 15, (L) vs. Brunswick, 30-58

Dec. 23, (W) vs. Bonny Eagle, 75-59 Dec. 21, (L) vs. Sanford, 75-88 Dec. 19, (W) vs. Lewiston, 66-40

Boys Ice Hockey

Girls Basketball

Dec. 23, (W) vs. Fryeburg, 67-46 Dec. 21, (W) vs. Marshwood, 55-46 Dec. 19, (W) vs. Westbrook, 58-39

Marshwood High School

Traip Academy

Girls Basketball

Dec. 21, (L) vs. Scarborough, 3-4 Dec. 19, (L) vs. York, 2-5

Boys Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Gray-New Gloucester, 48-76 Dec. 21, (L) vs. York, 46-55 Dec. 19, (L) vs. Wells, 27-44

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Thornton, 18-78 Dec. 21, (L) vs. Sanford, 20-58 Dec. 19, (L) vs. Lewiston, 7-99

York High School Boys Basketball

Boys Basketball

Dec. 23, (L) vs. Dirigo, 37-60 Dec. 21, (W) vs. Boothbay, 61-53

Dec. 23, (W) vs. Fryeburg, 59-43 Dec. 21, (W) vs. Marshwood, 58-51 Dec. 19, (L) vs. Westbrook, 55-58

Girls Basketball

Scores from www.maxpreps.com

67. Oxygen 68. Make law

10. Tattle 11. Rockers like it “heavy” 12. One who’s been canonized 14. Indicate time and place 17. Nobel Prize winner in physics 20. The voice of Olaf 21. Fragmented rock 23. They __ 25. Master of Philosophy 26. Backside 27. Landmark house in L.A. 29. An act of undue intimacy 30. From which a later word is derived 32. Equal to 10 meters 34. Neither 35. Computer language 37. Sacred book of Judaism 40. A woolen cap of Scottish origin 42. A way to dedicate 43. Challenges 47. British Air Aces 49. Large, influential bank 50. Portended 52. Cavalry-sword 53. Vaccine developer 55. Napoleonic Wars general 56. Italian Seaport 57. Hip joint 58. __ Clapton, musician 59. Insect repellent 61. Decorative scarf 65. Delaware

~ Puzzles ~ CLUES ACROSS 1. Bleated 6. Snakelike fish 9. Database management system 13. Russian-American violinist 14. Wendy’s founder Thomas 15. Ancient Italian-Greek colony 16. Negatives 17. Rescued 18. Self-immolation by fire ritual 19. Assigns tasks to 21. Island nation native

22. Trade 23. Detergent brand 24. Famed NY Giant 25. Before 28. Split pulses 29. Extremely angry; highly incensed 31. Body part 33. American state 36. David __, US playwright 38. Move one’s head slightly 39. Secret rendezvous 41. Improved 44. A place to exercise 45. 18-year astronomical period

46. Automobile 48. You can take it 49. A radio band 51. Jaws of an animal 52. Short-billed rails 54. Chinese province 56. Shameless and undisguised 60. Horizontal passage into a mine 61. Adult males 62. Fail to entertain 63. Dried-up 64. City in north-central Utah 65. Southern U.S. 66. German river

CLUES DOWN 1. Curved segment 2. Wings 3. From pentane (Chemistry) 4. Gradually gets into 5. Commercial document (abbr.)

6. Overhang 7. Christmas and New Year’s have them 8. Type of bulb 9. Lacking a plan

ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 11

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~ Library News ~ . . . RICE from page 20 Story Time

Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor. Stories, play, and a small take-home craft or coloring page. For children up to age 5 and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

LEGO Club

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

Teen Crafternoon

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

The library will be on winter break through Saturday, January 6.

songs, and finger-plays. Next Storytime: Monday, January 8.

forward. Charges for lost and damaged materials still apply.

Knitting Group

French Conversation

Baby Story Time

Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Tea & Books

5 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Book is “Pachinko,” by Min Jin Lee. Upcoming: January 9.

Pre-K Story Time

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Book Discussion

First Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Upcoming: January 3.

Free Help for Math

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

Writer’s Group

For More Information

Fiction Book Group

South Berwick Public Library

Mother Goose Story Time

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

For More Information

Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

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

William Fogg Library Holiday Closure

Tuesday, January 2 at 6 p.m. This month’s pick is “The Mitford Affair,”

by Marie Benedict.

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

Holiday Closure

Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Show off latest knitting creations, get tips on crochet techniques, chat with old friends, make some new ones. All ages, levels of ability are encouraged to join.

Fridays at 3 p.m. Build master creations with LEGOs provided by the library. The library also has Rubik’s cubes on hand with instructions on how to solve them.

All ages welcome.

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Saturday, once a month, 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m., Level L, Community Room. Board Game Babes is a new program to gather women over the age of 50 to make friends and play board games together.

Bring a favorite game to share.

Upcoming: January 6.

Fiber Arts

LEGO and Rubik’s Cube Club

Wednesdays at 3 p.m.

LEGO Club

“Board Game Babes,” A Group for Women Over 50

Thursdays at 4 p.m. An informal approach to practicing or relearning French. Anyone with a French Language interest can participate.

Venez parler français avec nous!

The library will be closed on Saturday, December 30, in observance of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, respectively.

Fine Free

The library is officially fine-free.

All outstanding late fines have been forgiven, and late fines will no longer be assessed going

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

movement and songs. For ages three to five, with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program.

Italian Conversation

LEGO Club

Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Young master builders build creations based on the week’s provided theme, or do their own thing and show off their skills.

Toddler Story Time

Thursdays at 10:30 am.

School-Age Story Time Thursdays at 2 p.m.

Meets the first Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language. Upcoming: January 2.

Baby/Toddler Time

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

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

LEGO Builders

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Beginners welcome at any time. The Dungeons and Dragons group is currently on holiday hiatus until Thursday, January 4.

For More Information

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

Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. Build something amazing! Each builder will create something to put on display until the next meeting. Kids kindergarten through fourth grade can participate with a caregiver.

This is a drop-in program.

Crafting Group

York Public Library

Every other Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bimonthly meetup for any and all hand-crafters! Upcoming: January 3.

YPL Walking Club

Week in Review

Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join a rotating selection of favorite librarians for a guided walk around town. Tour starts at the library lobby. Call ahead for details and to RSVP.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Stories,

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.

For More Information

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

~ Real Estate ~

CHEERS TO A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR!

207.384.4008

96 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908 Info@Century21BarbaraPatterson.com

www.Century21BarbaraPatterson.com

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GOSSELIN REALTY G R OU P

CHERYL FARLEY ASSOCIATE BROKER REALTOR® Maine & NH

Ready to buy or sell? Contact me today!

1-207-641-9645

647 US Route 1, York, Maine

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Jerry Tatlock

Associate Broker/Owner 96 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908 Business (207) 384-4008 Mobile (207) 752-0407 Jerry.Tatlock@Century21.com www.Century21BarbaraPatterson.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

Happy New Year!

From everyone at

GOSSELIN REALTY GROUP GREG GOSSELIN OWNER - BROKER

Greg@greggosselin.com - 207-752-2353 - York, ME

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REALTY ONE www.SouthernMaineHomes.com

From all of us at RE/MAX Realty One, we’d like to wish you a happy and healthy New Year! As we wind down, we reflect on all that we were grateful for in 2023. We could not have done it without the continued support of our clients, friends and family.

Marcia Giniusz 207.752.0472

Dawson Sibley 207.333.0400

LuAnn Ne! 207.450.4526

Kim Bohn 207.337.2102

Matt Strickland 480.208.1622

Olivia Ramini 207.641.7467

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Hellen Edmondson 207.351.5123

Don Wunder 207.252.1775

Abigail Douris 207.252.1944

Kyle Mango 207.712.4721

Cheryl Austin 207.351.6797

Andrew Menard 207.749.8825

Michael Thomas 603.553.4468

Deb Lynch 207.361.7712

Jennifer Moore 207.337.4144

Joanne Stone 207.337.2359

Michael Toomey 781.572.6175

Steve Dupont 207.754.6354

John Guy | 207.646.4548 Rentals Manager

Michelle Allen 207.632.6767

Sue Kronlund 508.320.8797

Rick Barber 978.807.6831

Aleks Srbjak 207.360.1017

Paul Bergeron 603.897.5021

Karen Rice 207.451.3990

Carmen Lessard 207.590.8655

Johnna Brown 603.930.9927

Edwin Bones 603.275.7574

Anna Kerr 603.486.7203

Jonathan Goodine 207.351.7971

Jody Lagasse 207.217.0485

Tami Harris 603.660.6988

Kevin Richard 207.641.7077

Bobby Queen 207.408.2240

Jean Kovacs 207.408.1822

Josh Lagasse Broker/Owner

Samantha Granger 207.459.4821

Nem Moconja 978.702.3631

Robert Coles Broker/Owner

Alexis Franco 207.557.5213

Ken Knowles 207.451.0386

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