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Serving delicious blueberry pancakes is an everyday occurrence at the Maine Diner in Wells, but on Saturday, January 28, National Blueberry Pancake Day, the diner will host its 5th Annual Cure Sanfilippo Syndrome fundraiser. 100% of pancake proceeds will go to researching the fatal neurodegenerative and multi-system genetic disease caused by an enzyme deficiency. Currently there is no FDAapproved treatment or cure.

Spencer Smith, son of Wells High School alum Nate Smith, is a young child who is afflicted with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Often called Childhood Alzheimer’s, “the disease causes children to lose all

the skills they’ve gained, suffer seizures and movement disorders, experience pain and suffering, and then die, often before the second decade of life,” wrote www. curesanfilippofoundation.org.

To support Spencer and his family’s mission to help find a cure, the Maine Diner is once again offering on January 28, blueberry or plain pancakes at $1 per pancake or $3 for a stack - and the special “Get Stacked at the Maine Diner” t-shirts at the Remember The Maine gift shop located next door. From January 28 through February 4, 100% of sales of blueberry pancake batter shipping orders will also be included in the fundraising.

This year’s event also includes a

raffle for a framed autographed picture of Boston Bruin Patrice Bergeron. Raffle tickets are $5 each. The winner will be chosen at the end of the day on January 28.

Maine Diner has raised more than $23,000 so far for research, trials, and finding a cure. Donations will also be accepted year round and can be made over the phone with a credit card as well – or visit www.facebook.com/mypalspencercuresanfilippo. A bucket is kept on the counter for in-kind donations. There is a $1 donation for every blueberry soda, blueberry soda float, and blue paw beer sold. Maine Diner is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except on Wednesdays. For more information visit www.mainediner.com.

Annual Cure Sanfilippo Syndrome Fundraiser Month-Long LEGO Build-Off

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Village Toy Funatic’s 5th Annual LEGO Build-Off kicks off on Friday, January 20, and runs through Friday, February 24. Kids of all ages are invited to use their imaginations to build an original LEGO creation with their existing kits, and to compete with other master builders in the area. The toy shop encourages everyone to beat the winter blues and join in on the fun! The BuildOff is a great way for everyone to get those creative juices flowing to build a unique LEGO masterpiece.

Contestants are encouraged to use their personal LEGO sets to build a unique vision from an experience, a favorite location, a scene from a book, a super cool vehicle, a colorful building, a crazy flying machine, or a favorite animal – the possibilities are limitless! Once complete, original creations can be brought into the store to enter the contest. Participants are encouraged to pull from their exiting LEGO sets to make unique, new creations, but are discouraged from replicating exact official LEGO sets.

Entries will be displayed in the store’s front windows on Main Street, with all masterpieces to be returned to their master builders after the contest ends.

There are age brackets for everyone, so this can be made a family or a group event. Village Toy Funatic knows that LEGO is not just for kids – big kids love LEGO, too! Now is the time to show the world that creativity!

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Caution when Venturing Out onto Any Ice

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With an unusually mild winter across most of the state, ice conditions will vary statewide, and the Maine Warden Service is urging everyone to check the ice before heading out onto any of Maine’s lakes, ponds and rivers.

“Ice conditions on many of Maine’s larger lakes are still unsafe, and even though smaller ponds may have ice, we are urging everyone to check the ice before heading out,” said Maine Warden Service Colonel Dan Scott.

The combination of warmer winter weather and frequent rain during the first half of January

has left many lakes with open water, and other lakes and ponds with varying ice conditions.

“There are waters with areas of safe ice, but ice conditions can vary even on the same body of water, so best practice

is to bring along an ice chisel or some means of testing the depth of the ice and check it frequently as you walk to your location,” said Colonel Scott.

“Use extreme caution especially if you plan to bring a snowmobile or ATV onto the ice. Not only does the added weight of the machine require thicker ice, but your increased speed causes you to move from safe to unsafe ice much more rapidly,” said Colonel Scott.

For sportspeople and outdoor enthusiasts considering going out onto the ice, the Maine Warden Service offers these tips

to stay safe out there: Never guess the thickness of the ice - check it! Check the ice in several different places using an auger or some other means to make a test hole and determine the thickness. Make several, beginning at the shore on outwards. Check the ice with a partner, so if something does happen, someone is there to help. The Warden Services encourages those outside doing it alone, to bring along a lifejacket.

If ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, stay off.

Building Bridges Mentoring Program Model Railroad Building Underway

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Building Bridges Mentoring Program, through the Berwick Parks and Recreation Department, matches kids ages 9-12 with caring, supportive adult mentors for one year. Weekly visits with mentors and mentees are generally in-person, with virtual meetings as needed. Mentors participate in trainings, receive support, and need a clean background

check and driving record.

Mentors can help kids discover who they are and how they can make a difference in the world, provide access to people, places and things outside their routine environment, guide kids to explore and pursue their passions and interests, and make sure kids feel valued, understood and empowered to make good life choices.

At-risk kids who have a mentor are 46% less likely than their peers to begin using drugs, and 55% more likely to enroll in college.

There are many benefits

to being a mentor, the primary benefit being the giving of time, talent or treasure can light up the reward circuits in the brain. Volunteering has a positive physical affect on the body, indicating a direct effect it can have on positive mental health.

This opportunity is flexible, about four-to-six hours a month, and the rewards are immediate. When mentors show up and the mentee is excited to go on a hike with them, or to bake cookies together as they chat about the week, mentors can leave their visits feeling energized, happy and grateful for the opportunity to get to know and support a child.

A LinkedIn survey found 41% of hiring managers view volunteer work as equal to a paid job. And potential employees who volunteer have a 27% better chance of being hired than people who do not volunteer, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.

For more information, visit www.berwickmaine.org/ departments/recreation/build ing_bridges_mentoring_program or contact Shannon Rogers, Program Coordinator, Berwick Parks and Recreation at srogers@berwickmaine.org or by phone at 207-698-1101 x 115.

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Seashore Trolley Museum recently broke ground on a new construction project, exhibiting one of Maine’s largest HO-scale railroad layouts. The model railroad depicts the Maine Central Railroad from the 1940s to the 1960s, and is being relocated from Jonesport, thanks to a very generous donation from the Wyss Medical Foundation.

The foundation originally committed over $2 million to the project in 2021, but due to the rise of material costs, they increased the donation to $3.2 million. The building will include an open space for the model train layout, office space for volunteers and staff, a combined workshop and conference room, a retail location for additional revenue through model sales, and a mezzanine viewing gallery with elevator access. The viewing gallery will also be used for community programming and other activities. The building will be heated and cooled by geothermal energy.

The public can watch the site prep and building construction through the museum’s live feed camera, at www.trolleymuseum.org/livefeed. The museum is also constructing another building, a new carhouse

to permanently house its expanded collection of nine additional full-size vintage trolleys. A second camera is set up to live stream the carhouse construction. The estimated completion date for the carhouse is for the end of February.

The model railroad, one of Maine’s largest, was built by Helen and Harold “Buz” Beal. For decades, the couple opened their home to guests from all over the world to view the railroad, in HO-scale. HO scale, or H0, is a standard rail transport modeling scale using a 1:87 ratio, with 3.5 mm equal to one foot. The model railroad features landmarks from all over the state, including Quoddy Lighthouse, Mt. Katahdin, paper mills, and even Dragon Cement in Thomaston. Bestselling author Stephen King even provided the designs of his Victorian home in Bangor to

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Eliot Updates

Eliot Comprehensive Plan Community Survey

The Town of Eliot is updating its Comprehensive Plan to guide the town’s growth and quality of life for the next 10-15 years. Residents are asked to complete a community opinion survey to share their v iews on town growth, needed improvements, desired priorities, and more. The survey is available online at www.mpt.link/eliotsurvey or via the town website at www. eliotmaine.org. Paper copies are available at Eliot Town Hall and at William Fogg Library. Residents who need a paper copy mailed to them should call 207-439-1813 x 109 or email ktackett@eliotme. org. Residents can also email Eliot Connects at eliotconnects@ gmail.com to request paper survey drop-off or pick-up. The survey is open through January and takes about 10-15 minutes. So far, more than 400 Eliot residents have completed it.

Eliot Weekly Food Pantry

Low on food? The pantry can help! Open every Thursday, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eliot Baptist Church parking lot, 912 Dow Highway, Eliot. Have extra to share? Drop off donations are accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207-748-1248.

Town of KennebunkKennebunkport Updates

RSU 21 Holding Bus Driver Hiring & Appreciation Event

Wednesday, January 25, 8 a.m.4 p.m. at the Transportation Hub, 116 York St., Kennebunk. The RSU 21 School District is inviting those interested in becoming bus drivers to attend an open house to learn about the position and transportation team. The district is currently seeking to fill seven bus driver positions, and has increased incentives to meet that demand. In addition to offering full-time benefits for a part-time schedule (25 hours), the district is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 referral bonus to district employees who refer a successful candidate. No CDL is required to apply. New hires will receive training for the required certification and will work as a bus aide until receiving their CDL. FMI: www.rsu21.net.

Town of Kittery Updates

Volunteer for Board of Appeals

and Assessment Review

The Town of Kittery is seeking volunteers with unique ideas, problem-solving abilities, and personal experience to help shape the future of the town. At this time, the Town of Kittery is seeking volunteers to fill the following open seats: Board of Appeals - 2 full member seats; Board of Assessment Review - 1 member, 1 alternate. Online applications should be submitted to Town Clerk Jillian Richards via email to jrichards@ kitteryme.org or in-person or by mail at 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904. FMI: www.kitteryme. gov/boa or call Richards at 207475-1313.

Footprints Food Pantry

Adds Saturday Hours

Footprints, located at 37 Old Post Road, Kittery, reduces the impact of hunger in the communities of Kittery and Eliot. Call ahead for delivery eligibility. Hours are Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and S aturdays 9-10 a.m. FMI: www. footprintsfoodpantry.org or 207439-4673.

Town of North Berwick

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Berwick Public Library

Reading Challenge

Adults and teens are invited to take part in a winter reading challenge through February 28. This year is a BINGO-style reading challenge. For each line of reading challenges completed on the BINGO board, participants earn tickets for a chance to win an Amazon gift card. BINGO sheets are available at the library and online.

Winter Coat Drive

During library business hours, drop off new or gently worn, clean winter coats through January. Women’s and children’s coats preferred, and hats and gloves are welcome.

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

D.A. Hurd Library

Lunar New Year Crafts

Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Create three Lunar New Year crafts.

Winter Sleds

The library currently has four winter sled/snow block kits to borrow for one week at a time. Kits include a hot cocoa packet and hand warmer.

Winter Reading Challenge Now through February 28. Earn

raffl e entries by completing activities. All ages are encouraged to participate. Raffl e drawing is on Wednesday, March 1. Prize is a $50 gift card to a local North Berwick business. Pick up a form to track challenge activities, and return tracker form for entry into the prize drawing by Feb. 28.

For More Information

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

Graves Memorial Public Library

Be An Informed Health Consumer - Understanding the Risk of Polypharmacy Tuesday, January 24, 9-10 a.m. Learn ways to prevent the risks of medication consequences and how to become a more informed health consumer. Space for this program is limited, reservations strongly encouraged.

Mini Canvas Paint Class“Let It Snow!” Tuesday, January 24, 4-5 p.m. Local artist Marguerite Genest will teach how to paint a snowman. For ages ten and up, pre-registration is required

Tech & Tea

Wednesday, January 25, 10-11 a.m. This month’s topic will be smartphone basics. An information session for those with a smartphone and questions, or for those considering buying a smartphone and aren’t sure which one is best.

Margaret Gerding & Rae Ingwerson “Talk Painting” Saturday, January 28, 2-3 p.m. A rare treat - two of the library’s favorite local artists discussing their processes, inspirations, and intentions in their work. Snow date: Feb. 4.

Artists of Graves Library: A Community Art Show

The library invites the public to

stop in during regular hours and check out the latest work created by staff, volunteers, and library members. The exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography. The show will hang in the business center through May. New pieces will replace existing work as artworks sell. Half of the proceeds from the artwork sales go directly to benefit the library.

What’s Your Story?

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

Evening Book Discussion

Last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. A schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the main circulation desk. Copies are available by request and reservation. The next meeting will be held Thursday, January 26.

Monthly Movie Night

For one night each month, the Community Room will transform into a movie theater. Meet up with friends, snack on popcorn, and enjoy a free night out at the movies! A list of monthly movie selections is posted on the website and updated regularly.

Tech Help Weekdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For those trying to set up a social media account, download a book, make a picture folder, learn how to add to a virtual shopping cart, etc. Staff members are here to help with technology needs, library staff is always happy to assist any time during library hours.

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For More Information

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Smart Speaker Workshop

The town of Kennebunk and the library are partnering to bring “How Smart Speakers Can Assist with Independent Living” presentation to older adults in the community on Thursday, January 26, at 2 p.m. Learn how to set up devices, how they work, and how to use them. Limited to 10 participants. Register at www.kennebunkmaine.us/ smartspeakerprogram.

LEGO Club

Friday, January 27, 4-4:45 p.m. for ages 4 and up. Registration recommended.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

Book Sale

10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Special

pricing for Friends, supporting Wells Public Library.

Lunar New Year

Brush Painting

Tuesday, January 24 at 2 p.m. Kick off the Lunar New Year by learning to write some simple Chinese phrases and the meaning of the Year of the Rabbit. Registration is required.

Teen Challenge Mode: 52 Pick-Me-Ups

Wednesday, January 25 at 1:15 p.m. Using a deck of cards as a start, create a mini-book 52 pages long of compliments, pick-meups, or other positive ideas. Can be used as cards to hand out, or as a completed gift for someone else. Snacks provided, for students gradea 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Cribbage Game Night

Tuesday, January 31 at 6 p.m. Calling all cribbage players! A casual monthly game night for players of all ages and abilities. Play cribbage, watch others play, learn the game, or just kibbitz. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Hannaford Bag Benefit

Friends of the Wells Public Library has been selected to receive $1 from every $2.50 community bag sold during the month of January. Hannaford in Wells is located at 107 Wells Plaza.

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

York Public Library

Craft Supply Swap January 21-28, during open hours, in the library upper level. Bring unused supplies in good condition or stop by to pick up some.

Story Time at

York Land Trust Monday, January 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a librarian for stories, songs and rhymes at York Land Trust headquarters. Meet inside the program room for stories and an activity, bring snow clothes to play outside as a family after the program. This is an off-site series to be held on the fourth Monday of the month, through March. Group meets at York Land Trust, 1 Long Neck Marsh Road, York. Online registration required.

Bilateral Trade:

The Canadian Perspective Monday, January 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., a YPL/Camden Conference online event. Rodger Cuzner, the

Consul General of Canada in Boston, will discuss and answer questions about the bilateral trade relationship between Canada and the United States. Cuzner grew up in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, and graduated from St. Francis Xavier University. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 2000 and served until his retirement from Parliament in 2019. While in Parliament, he worked to build the tourism industry in Nova Scotia, and also worked on national workforce and labor relations issues. Prior to this appointment, he worked in the private sector as Senior Advisor at Rubicon Strategies in Ottawa.

Lecture Presents History of Maine Women’s Clubs

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women have a rich history of civic activism on a wide range of issues, including temperance,

suffrage, and mutual aid within their communities. This talk will explore the varied ways early 20th century women used their social clubs to engage in serious political activism under the guise of maternal care for their communities.

The lecture will include women from a spectrum of class, racial, and social groups, and highlight the similarities and sharp divides both between and within women’s clubs on the issues of the day.

Dr. White is an Assistant Professor of US History at the University of Maine, Augusta. Both her research and teaching focus on the histories of everyday people, social welfare policy, and histories of social movements. She earned her PhD in Canadian-American History from the University of Maine, Orono and

her MA in European History from the University of Pittsburgh. This talk is an outgrowth of her doctoral research into the politics and practices of mother’s aid welfare assistance in Maine and the province of New Brunswick in the early 20th century.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Registration is required at www.oldberwick.org. The lecture will be recorded and posted online. The 2023 lectures are sponsored by Kennebunk Savings and supported by members and donors. For more information, contact Cari Quater at cquater@comcast.net or call 207-451-7672.

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play earlier rather than later. The earlier participants bring in their creations, the more time friends, family and the public can enjoy every amazing build.

There will be three winners in each prize category. Age categories are as follows: ages 3-5; ages 6-8; ages 9-13; ages 14-18; and adult (“big kids” over 18). Maximum size of each entry is 12” wide x 12” deep x 18” high. Please make sure to secure the masterpieces onto a stable board base. Remember to come up with a creative name for the design! Voting will be done in-store by customers and Village Toy’s team throughout the contest. One entry per person only. Winners will be announced on February 26.

Village Toy Funatic is located 232 Main Street in Ogunquit. For more information, visit www. villagetoyfunatic.com or call 207646-7728.

SOUTH BERWICKOld Berwick Historical Society will present an online lec-

by social historian

becca White on Thursday, January 26 at 7 p.m. online. Maine

Barbershop Quartet Performs at Classic Car Museum

ARUNDELMach 4 Quartet, a Portland-based a cappella barbershop quartet, will be performing at

the Maine Classic Car Museum, 2564 Portland Road, Arundel, on Saturday, January 28, 7-9 p.m.

“We’re excited to bring the

Immigration to America During the Industrial Age at KFL

KENNEBUNKThe Camden Conference and Kennebunk Free Library will host John Sutherland on Monday, January 30 at 6 p.m. at the Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk. Sutherland will be discussing “Immigration to America During the Industrial Age: 1800-1924.”

A direct cause of modern immigration to the U.S. was the Industrial Revolution. As the mass-manufacturing of products increased throughout the Eastern United States, so did the need to hire workers to produce those products and export them to other nations. The competition from mass-producing relatively inexpensive goods in Europe meant that many traditional hand-craftsmen there could no longer compete for these new factory jobs, and as a result workers emigrated to newly industrialized countries like the U.S. for work.

Immigration has also been a controversial political issue since the late 18th century and remains so, with fear of competition for jobs

This program is free and wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 207-985-2173 or email kfl@kennebunklibrary.org.

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fun sounds of live performance to our stage of classic cars,” said Karen Sigler, Creative Manager for the Arundel museum.

The performance will be led by Chris Howard, and joined by Kevin Schwery, Tenor, George Feinberg, Baritone and Chris Cutler-Wood, Bass. “Their music is thrilling, and you can’t help but get caught up in the magic of their voices,” said Gene Prentice, President of Motorland and the Maine Classic Car Museum.

“Our singing is four-part close harmony with rich emotional melodies, designed to captivate our audiences. We sing gorgeous ballads, toe-tapping swing songs, and vivacious up-tunes where our performers move with

a stage presence unique to choral performing,” explains the group. Mach 4 Quartet has only been singing together for just over a year, but in that time, they have already made their mark in Maine and beyond. In the last year, the quartet sang at the Yarmouth Clam Festival, and performed the National Anthem at Hadlock Field for the Portland Sea Dogs. Most recently, Mach 4 represented the Downeasters

Chorus, and placed second overall in their debut at the Northeastern District Barbershop Convention in Saint John, New Brunswick.

The public is invited to join the concert. Tickets can be purchased through the museum’s webstore, at the museum and on www.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 207-620-6620 or visit www.mainecarmuseum. com.

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Webinar About Early Furniture at OYHS

YORKOld York Historical Society (OYHS), in conjunction with the Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society (PDAS), presents a free webinar called “From Old York to New York: The Early Furniture of Southern Maine,” presented

including household furnishings.

attributed a single piece of furniture made

in 17th century Maine, until now. Joel Lefever will present a brief survey of joiners, who made case furniture, and turners, who turned furniture legs and made chairs, in Kittery, Eliot, York, and Portland between 1670 and 1750. The talk will focus primarily on the towns of Kittery and Eliot, which were the center of furniture manufacturing in Maine before 1720.

For the past decade, Lefever has combed through early York County deeds, searching for references to regional furniture makers, whose names are unfamiliar to most scholars. In the early 20th century, antiques dealers and summer residents scoured Maine for examples of colonial furniture. Much of what they discovered disappeared into museum collections, and the history of the furniture largely was forgotten. But now, by combining his recent research with information about pieces that descended in local families, and those in major museum collections, Lefever is able to tell the story of Maine’s early furniture makers.

He will highlight the work of joiner Thomas Rhodes, the Wittum family of turners, shipwright Leonard Drowne, turner and joiner John Owen, turner Thomas Cutts, and carver William Dearing. Furniture attributed to these Mainers is found in museum collections nationally, including the Old York Historical Society, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, CT.

Joel Lefever, Old York’s executive director and chief curator, is a published furniture historian. His interest in American architecture and decorative arts was sparked by a childhood collection of old Antiques magazines, and honed through degrees from Hope College in Holland, MI, and the Cooperstown Graduate Program in History Museum Studies in New York. After 20 years at the Holland Historical Trust, he established Lefèbvre Museum Consulting, before taking up the reins at Old York in 2012.

This lecture is co-sponsored by Old York Historical Society and the Piscataqua Decorative Arts Society. The lecture is free, but registration is required.

OYHS is a vital part of the York’s community. The organization maintains 16 buildings and 20 properties, employs five full-time and 25 part-time employees, houses more than 20,000 artifacts and 50,000 archival materials, and serves thousands year round through tours, educational programs, and special events. For details, visit www.oldyork.org.

PDAS is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote original historical research resulting in publication. Its primary focus is the greater Pisca-

taqua region of New Hampshire and Maine, with connecting links to Massachusetts. The Society is based in Portsmouth, NH. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pdasociety.

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Watch out for thin, clear or honeycombed ice. Dark snow and dark ice are other signs of weak spots.

Avoid areas with currents, around bridges and pressure ridges. Wind and currents can break ice. Areas around inlets and outlets always have thinner ice.

Parents should alert children of unsafe ice in their area, and make sure that they stay off those areas with unsafe ice.

If you break through the ice, remember: Do not panic. Do not try to climb out immediately, as the ice will most likely continue to beak. Reach for solid ice. Lay both arms on the unbroken ice and kick hard. This will help lift the body onto the ice. Once on the ice, roll - do not walk, to safety. To help someone who has fallen through the ice, lie down flat and reach with a branch, a plank or rope or form a human chain. Do not stand. After securing the victim, wiggle backwards to the solid ice.

For more information on ice safety, visit www.mefishwildlife. com/icesafety.

A Guide to Cooking with Kids

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Children may start their culinary careers crafting mud pies in their backyards, but that creativity and imagination could easily translate into foods they can actually eat. Many kids love cooking because it can be fun and messy, which are two qualities that children find hard to resist.

Parents can foster their children’s love of cooking and help them along the way with these tips:

Be patient. Going into the cooking experience knowing there will be a mess, typically when young children are

involved, can help parents and caregivers prepare. Toddlers have not yet mastered manual dexterity, so they would be prone to spill and drop. Put a plastic tablecloth under the work area and on the floor to help catch what falls. Also, cooking with youngsters likely will take more time than it normally would, so set aside extra preparation and cooking time.

Teach kids good hygiene. Hygiene is important and can prevent foodborne illness. Make sure everyone involved in cooking, including children, washes their hands before cooking begins, and continues to do so after han-

dling foods, especially raw meat and poultry. Hair should be tied back, and separate prep surfaces should be designated for produce and meats.

Assign age-appropriate tasks. Consider age and maturity levels when assigning tasks in the kitchen. Even children as young as three years old can chop food if they are provided a serrated butter knife with a rounded point, and soft vegetables or fruits. This helps teach knife skills that kids

Homemade Soft Pretzels for the Big Game

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Each year, the National Football League playoffs bring both ardent and casual football fans together. Sunday game watching parties are always popular, especially during football season. As home theater systems have evolved, watching the big game at home has, for many fans, become just as enjoyable as attending the game.

No game watch party is complete without food, and homemade foods can take such gatherings to the next level. This season, impress guests and fellow football fans alike with this recipe for Soft Rye Pretzels, courtesy of John Holl’s “The American Craft Beer Cookbook.”

Soft Rye Pretzels

Makes 12 Pretzels:

Dough:

1-1/2 c. warm water, about 105° to 115°F

1 Tbsp. malt syrup substitute, honey or brown sugar

2-1/4 tsp. (or 1 package) active dry yeast

1-1/2 c. rye flour, or substitute all-purpose flour

2-3/4 c. bread flour or substitute all-purpose flour

1/4 c. (half a stick) melted unsalted butter

2 tsp. kosher salt

To boil:

10 c. water, 2/3 c. baking soda

To finish:

1 egg yolk, 1 Tbsp. water

Coarse kosher salt or sea salt

Directions:

1. Combine the water, sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Mix gently and let rest until the yeast begins to foam.

2. Combine the flours, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. When the yeast mixture is foamy, slowly add it and the butter to the flour mixture with the mixer on slow speed, and mix until just combined, about 20 seconds. Turn off the mixer and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

3. Mix the dough on slow speed for 1 minute, and then in-

crease the speed to medium and mix for two minutes longer, or until the dough forms a ball and pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.

4. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead on a lightly floured work surface for two minutes. Put the dough into an oiled bowl, cover with a moist towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 450 F. Portion the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 20-inch-long rope of even diameter. Fold the rope into the pretzel knot shape and press the dough together firmly where it intersects at the twist and the ends.

6. Bring 12 cups water with baking soda to a boil in a large pot. Working in batches of 3 or 4, depending on the size of the pot, slowly lower each pretzel into the boiling water and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, pushing and re-submerging the pretzels with a slotted spoon as needed. Transfer the pretzels to a wire rack to dry.

7. When all the pretzels are boiled, arrange them on large baking sheets lined with parch-

ment paper and bake for 6 minutes.

8. Whisk 1 tbsp water and the egg yolk together in a small ball. Remove the pretzels from the oven and brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until dark brown. Serve warm. The pretzels will keep for about a day unwrapped, but not overnight. Wrapping in plastic will melt the salt and distort the crust.

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can develop more thoroughly in the future. Children can mix and add ingredients as well. As kids get older, parents can decide the right time to let them use the stove.

Experiment with dough. Kids can have a blast with dough, particularly rolling out pie crusts and pasta. They also can make dumplings and then fill them with vegetables. Many cookware retailers sell small rolling pins that are easy for kids to handle.

Practice measuring together. Let children read the recipes and be in charge of portioning out ingredients. This reinforces classroom lessons about temperature, ratios and fractions.

Move on to more sophisticated tasks. Around age eight

or nine, children can take on jobs like opening cans, scooping batter, pounding poultry, proofing yeast, skewering kabobs, and slicing bread, according to cooking educator Julie Negrin. Negrin notes that children between the ages of ten and twelve can start working independently in the kitchen, so long as an adult is nearby to check in.

Ultimately, children can learn to cook without close supervision.

Children also can be involved in cooking by helping to draft shopping lists and taking trips to the supermarket. This shows kids the complete process of gathering ingredients for meals, what they cost and how they are made before foods make it to the dinner table.

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Health & Fitness

Maine CDC Director Nirav Shah to Join U.S. CDC Leadership

Disease Control and Prevention

Maine Department of

Health and Human Services (DHHS) Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew appointed Director Shah to his current role as head of the Maine CDC in June of 2019, with the mission of rebuilding the agency and the State’s public health infrastructure.

“Since his arrival in Maine before the pandemic, and every day throughout it, Dr. Shah has been a trusted advisor to me and an extraordinary leader of the Maine CDC. But even more than that, he was a trusted advisor and a leader to the people of Maine during one of the greatest public health crises of our time. Day after day, week after week, Dr. Shah spoke calmly and directly to the people of Maine, many of whom were scared and uncertain. He delivered to us the unvarnished truth, as best we knew it, and answered our questions with compassion, empathy, humor, and a clarity that gave us much-needed hope in our darkest of days,” said Governor Janet Mills. “I strongly believe that Maine’s nation-leading success in confronting the pandemic is due in large part to Dr. Shah’s leadership, and there is no doubt in my mind that he saved the lives of many Maine people. While I am saddened that we are losing Dr. Shah at the Maine CDC, I will be forever grateful for his work to protect and improve the health of Maine people. I take comfort, as Maine people should, in knowing that the U.S. CDC – and the American people at large – will soon become the beneficiaries of his leadership. Dr. Shah, on behalf of the people of Maine, thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“When Director Shah first came to Maine, rebuilding the state’s public health agency ap-

peared to be the biggest challenge he’d face,” said Commissioner Lambrew. “We look back with awe and appreciation at his ability to strengthen the Maine CDC while tackling the immense public health threat of COVID-19. His deep knowledge, commitment, and skillful communication with the people of Maine undoubtedly saved lives. We wish him the best as he transitions into his new position.”

“While I’m sad to leave the Maine CDC, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished,” said Director Shah. “I’m thankful for the opportunity that Governor Mills and Commissioner Lambrew provided me to serve the people of Maine. In my new role, I will be honored to serve not just Maine, but the entire nation

and carry forward the good work that we have done here. As I prepare for this next step, I thank the people of Maine for taking care of me, as I’ve always asked them to take care of each other.”

Shah will begin his new role at the U.S. CDC in March. His appointment as Principal Deputy Director comes as part of a planned, broader overhaul of that agency announced by the U.S. CDC Director in August of this year.

Maine DHHS will conduct a national search for the next Maine CDC Director. In the interim, Deputy Director Nancy Beardsley will serve as Acting Director, a position she held prior to Director Shah’s arrival.

Radon Action Month in January

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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and the “State of Lung Cancer” report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 37% of homes in Maine. During January for Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association in Maine is urging everyone to test their home for radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas emitted from the ground. Radon can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

Here in Maine, about 37% of radon test results equal or exceed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level of 4 pCi/L, according to

the Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report.

“Radon is responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year, and is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. Since radon is odorless, tasteless and colorless, the only way to detect radon in your home is to test the air. This is why it is critical for everyone to test their home,” said Lance Boucher, Director of Advocacy for the Lung Association. “Radon Action Month is the perfect time to learn more about this dangerous gas and take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.”

Do-it-yourself radon test kits are simple to use and inexpensive. The EPA urges anyone with radon levels at or above 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) to take action to install a mitigation system in their homes. Both the EPA and the American Lung Association recommend that mitigation be considered if levels are greater than 2 pCi/L. After high levels are detected, a radon mitigation system should be installed by a radon professional.

A typical radon mitigation system consists of a vent pipe, fan, and properly sealing cracks and other openings. This system collects radon gas from underneath the foundation and vents it to the outside of your home. Those who discover they need to have a radon mitigation system installed can contact your state radon program for a list of certified radon mitigation professionals.

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NATIONWIDENirav D. Shah, Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), has been appointed Principal Deputy Director at the U.S. Centers for

(U.S. CDC). Director Shah will assume the new role, second in leadership under U.S. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, in March.

Health & Fitness

Shining Light on Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes

STATEWIDEFalls are the leading cause of injury-related death in adults aged 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million, and nonfatal falls, $50 billion annually. As the aging population enters long-term care facilities, fall prevention will become an increasingly important public health priority. The good news is a novel approach has recently come to light.

A first-of-its-kind, twoyear study conducted by investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, a division of Harvard University, and the Midwest Lighting Institute (MLI) found that dynamic, tunable lighting systems, when implemented at long-term care facilities, reduced falls by 43% compared to facilities that retained traditional lighting. The study focused on the positive effects of lighting on alertness, cognitive function, and sleep, and how this affects fall risk.

For people who seldom get outside to experience daylight, such as older adults living in nursing homes, the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle is disrupted. While this disruption can cause dangerous falls leading to injuries and worse, the results of this study show how institutional settings can implement lighting changes to their environment to make it safer for both residents and workers.

“The lighting we used in the study implemented specific spectrum and intensity levels timed to regularize sleep-wake cycles and boost the daytime alerting effects of light,” says Brian Liebel, director of research at MLI, the non-profit organization that designed the study as part of its mission to improve lives by putting existing scientific findings about light into real-world practice. “When residents experience improved alertness and cognitive function during the day and better sleep at night, it not only improves their wellbeing, but also improves the working conditions for staff.”

The system was installed in several long-term care facilities with goals of maximizing the home-like environment

and helping residents, especially dementia patients, with “sundowning,” which is the increased confusion, exit seeking, anxiety and verbal/physical aggression many experience in the afternoon and evening.

“There was just a general calmness at 6 p.m. with the lights dimmed, noticeably different as soon as it was installed,” says Jennifer Nelson, dietary aide at Maple Ridge Care Center in Wisconsin. She noticed a tremendous difference in terms of behaviors such as exit seeking and anxiety, especially among dementia patients.

Current strategies to reduce falls typically include complex, multicomponent interventions requiring significant resources, staff time and resident education. The study’s promising results, published in the “Journal of the American Medical Directors Association,” provide

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“What we know now is that modern lighting technology can promote the body’s health and overall well-being, resulting in a decreased risk of falls among seniors.” says Rodney Heller, president of MLI. “We believe these findings could pave the way for improving the health outcomes of those not only in nursing homes and long-

term care facilities, but also in schools, hospitals, office buildings and in industrial environments with 24-hour shifts.”

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There are 2.5 million children in the United States growing up in “grandfamilies,” meaning they are being raised by relatives or close friends without their parents in the home. These children face higher rates of hunger and food insecurity, according to a new report.

A report recently released by Generations United, “Together at the Table: Supporting the Nutrition, Health and Well-Being of Grandfamilies,” highlights the particular struggles of such households, which are often unprepared financially for the unexpected job of raising a child, and may encounter difficulty accessing food and nutrition programs designed to help.

In fact, 25% of grandparent-headed households experienced food insecurity between 2019 and 2020, which is more than twice the national rate. The long-term health implications of food insecurity - in-

cluding diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity and eating disorders - are dire. Additionally, food insecurity negatively affects a child’s ability to learn and grow.

While families from all areas of the country face food insecurity, for the large number of grandfamilies living in the South and in rural areas, services are often limited or challenging to access. What’s more, grandfamilies are disproportionately Black, Latino, Native American and Alaska Native, populations that already have disproportionate rates of food insecurity due to years of systemic racism.

Recently, the White House released a national strategy to reduce child hunger. While advocates describe the plan as welcome and comprehensive on many levels, and say that it identifies the importance of improved outreach to grandfamilies, they also believe it can go further. According to Generations United, some key policy changes to reduce food insecu-

rity for grandfamilies include the following:

Developing quality programs that connect grandfamilies to support and services in their communities. These programs could provide food and nutrition support to grandfamilies outside the child welfare system.

Expanding access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by making a “child-only” benefit that is based on the needs of the child as opposed to household income and by increasing outreach to grandfamilies.

Ensuring automatic access to free and reduced school meals

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the Beals, and they replicated it exactly.

Upon Buz’s passing in 2013, Helen continued to curate the layout while looking for another model club or nonprofit to resume ownership. Because of the layout’s impressive size, no one could accept the donation without taking the model apart and making the layout much smaller.

Hansjoerg Wyss, a friend of the Beals and a rail enthusiast and philanthropist, approached Seashore Trolley Museum in 2020 to ask if they might consider providing a new home for the railroad. Like the other groups approached, the

for children living in grandfamilies. Many states, including Maine, already have free school lunch programs in place, but there are still many states who do not.

Expanding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to help reach more grandfamilies and connect them with benefits for which they are eligible.

Creating joint meal programs for grandfamily caregivers and the children they raise.

“Research shows that being raised by family members or close friends is the best option for children who can’t be raised

by their parents,” said Donna Butts, the executive director of Generations United. “But unfortunately, these families face hunger and food insecurity at much higher rates than the average family. The need for basic nutrition and adequate food is universal, and every family deserves to be healthy and thrive. The fact that many of our policies and programs to reduce hunger were not designed with grandfamilies in mind should not stand in the way of this right.”

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museum did not have the space to display such a large model. The museum researched the layout for months to determine how it could be kept as intact as possible and relocated to Kennebunkport, and what type of facility would be needed to house such an artifact.

A custom-building design was developed by museum volunteer and architect Herb Fremin. Fremin also helped the museum determine how best to adapt the model to meet Kennebunkport building codes and ADA compliance, in particular, widening the aisles to current ADA standards. The Wyss Foundation approved the project, and their donation is the largest gift in the museum’s 83year history.

Sheridan Construction of Fairfield, is the builder for the project. Sebago Technics of South Portland is providing the civil engineering for the building. RW Gillespie of Biddeford is providing geotechnical services. Colex of Gloucester is completing the site work needed.

In April 2022, the model

railroad was disassembled in Jonesport and relocated to climate-controlled storage units in Kennebunk by Stephan Lamb Associates, a professional model railroad layout moving company. After the new building is complete, Stephan Lamb Associates will set up the relocated layout in its new home, adding new sections as needed. Museum volunteers will help to refresh the model train layout, build landscape and new buildings on its new sections, and add in expanded trolley lines. A future Model Railroad Club for the museum is also in the planning stages.

The most exciting benefit to the museum is that after the building is completed and the model train layout goes live, the museum will be open year-round for all to enjoy. The museum looks forward to serving the community and the world for another 83 years, and beyond.

Seashore Trolley Museum would like to thank Helen Beal and the Beal Family, the Wyss Medical Foundation, donors who have provided funding to support initial operating expenses, and the stakeholders who have helped behind the scenes to make donations possible.

Located at 195 Log Cabin Road in Kennebunkport, the Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s first and largest electric railway and transit museum. The museum will open for its 84th season on Saturday, May 6. For more information, visit www.trolleymuseum.org.

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM

STATEWIDEMaine Treasurer Henry Beck recently announced that roughly $4 million in unclaimed property will go out in the next few days to over 54,000 Maine residents across the state. For most recipients, no action is required to receive the payments.

According to Beck, “By using data matching on names and addresses from the Inflation Relief Program, we have been able to find over 54,000 Maine people who have unclaimed property with my office. We have confidence in the data sufficient to simply send most of these payments directly to recipients at their address. No doubt these funds will assist Mainers after the holidays and during a time of rising costs.”

Checks in amounts ranging from $10 to $1,500 will be mailed out over the next few weeks. In addition, a smaller group of 400 people have unclaimed property in amounts over $1,500, with one at $243,000, requiring additional paperwork. Beck says

his office will be reaching out to that group in the coming days to get the necessary information to release that money to them.

This payment is not associated with the Winter Energy Relief Payment Program. “Unclaimed Property” consists of money and other financial assets that are considered lost or abandoned when an owner cannot be located after a specified period of time of inactivity.

It includes items such as bank accounts, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, unpaid wages, stocks and dividends, refunds, and safe deposit box contents. Unclaimed Property does not include real estate, ani-

mals or vehicles.

Every year, tens of millions of dollars go unclaimed by Maine residents. These financial assets are turned over by thousands of national and local businesses and organizations by a law called MRSA Title 33, Chapter 45: Maine Revised Unclaimed Property Act. The Treasurer’s office holds these assets, free of charge, until claimed by the owner or heir.

The Office of the Treasurer of State is established in Article V, Part Third of the Constitution of the State of Maine. The core duties of the Treasurer’s Office are debt management, cash management, trust fund

administration and unclaimed property administration, among many others. For more information on Unclaimed Property,

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Richard McKee and aunt Judy of Townsend, MA; and uncle Irving Webber and his wife Nancy of Fitchburg, MA. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ruby McKee and Jim McKee of Woburn, MA. In addition to relatives, Rob leaves behind many good friends who were like family to him.

Robert J. Mckee Jr., 40

SPRINGVALE – Robert J. Mckee Jr., passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, shortly following an appendectomy. He joins his beloved grandparents, Ada Mae Webber and Irving Webber.

Formerly of Woburn, MA, and more recently of Springvale, Rob was always the tallest and loudest person in the room. He was the funniest and most honest person you could meet. Rob was happy going out with his friends, playing PlayStation, and giving a hand to any friend that needed one. He was a good person with a big heart, but you wouldn’t want to get on his bad side. If he shot you the middle finger, it meant he liked you, and he did it a lot. Rob was the kind of uncle that gave the kids big buckets of slime, picked them up over his head, and gave them a hard time. He was larger than life, from his personality to his boisterous laugh, his big hugs, and his enormous black boots. There is a huge void that we will all notice, he was one of a kind.

Rob leaves behind his parents, Robert McKee Sr. and Lola Mckee of North Berwick; sister Rachel Mckee and her husband Jaime Shaw; nephews, James and Jack Shaw of Wells; aunt Wendy McKee and her husband Dan Kurtz of York; uncle Charlie Webber and aunt Cindy Webber of Washington, NH; cousins, Charles and Michael Webber, and their families; uncle

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ROTC program and served in the U.S. Army for two years after graduation. Bill went on to earn a Master’s in Education degree from B.U. in 1960.

Bill had an extensive work career in academia, in addition to writing a newspaper column. He taught history at Tewksbury High School, worked in admissions at Boston University, was a guidance counselor at Tuckahoe High School in East Chester, NY, and taught both philosophy and world religions at Mercy College and later at Pace University in New York, NY.

2022. He is survived by his brother David Sarmento of Westford, MA; sister-in-law Diane Sarmento of Lowell, MA; lifelong friends, Dorothy (Dolly) Hayden and Joanne Holt, both of Lowell, MA; and many other friends and relatives.

sewing, trips to the beach, and her beloved cat Kaleigh. Her fondest memories are the times shared with her family.

William E. Sarmento, 89

OGUNQUIT – William (Bill) E. Sarmento, well known theater reviewer, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, after a life well lived. He had been a resident of Watson Fields, and assisted living facility, in Dover, NH, for the past six months where he received outstanding care.

Bill was born in Lowell, MA, on January 1, 1934, and just celebrated his 89th birthday on New Year’s Day 2023. After graduation from Lowell High School, he attended Boston University (B.U.), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American History and Civilization in 1956. Bill was enrolled in their

Living in New York City afforded Bill the opportunity to attend the opening night of every Broadway play and some off-Broadway plays. As an avid music, movie, and theater buff, he had a theater column in the Lowell Sun from 1961 to 2004, covering several thousand shows, ballets operas and concerts. At one time he wrote seven columns a week for the Sun, Monday through Friday, and two on Sunday, including the Weekly TV book, complete with a picture sketch of him sporting a bowtie. Bill wrote his final farewell column, titled “Thanks for the Memories,” on October 2, 2004.

Bill also loved music and while summering in Ogunquit, and later as a full time resident, he could be heard belting out show tunes solo at The Front Porch piano bar. He got to sing several times for the residents at Watson Fields, where he was nicknamed “Broadway Bill.”

Over the years, particularly on school breaks, during the summer, and then in retirement, Bill travelled abroad extensively, accumulating a vast network of friends in New York, Ogunquit, and “across the pond.”

Bill was predeceased by his parents, Emmanuel Sarmento and Mary (Sheedy) Sarmento; and his devoted life partner of over fifty years, Charles T. Wilson, who passed away in

As an expression of sympathy, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the Dr. Charles T. Wilson scholarship. Contributions can be sent directly through the existing Pelham Education Foundation website at www.pelhameducationfoundation.net. All CWS donors should click the “donate” button on the top right and enter “Charlie Wilson Scholarship” in the “Name for Tribute” field when completing the online donation form. This will allow the PEF to account for funds donated specifically for the Charlie Wilson Scholarship endowment. If donors would like to mail a check, then please write “Charlie Wilson Scholarship” on the memo line of the check. Checks can be sent to: Pelham Education Foundation, PO Box 8302, Pelham, NY 10803.

Visiting hours were held at the Fay McCabe Funeral Home, 105 Moore Street, Lowell, MA, on Monday, January 16, 2-5 p.m. Bill’s funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 17, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tewksbury, MA. Arrangements were made by the Fay McCabe Funeral Directors (www.faymccabe.com).

She is predeceased by her parents, Elwyn and Eleanor Zamarchi; siblings, Kenneth and his wife Ruth Zarmachi; and son Donald R. Wood Jr. Surviving are her brother Jack (Zip) and wife Carol Zamarchi of Eliot; sister Gail Strong and husband Ed of Eliot; daughter Deborah A. Roberts and husband Dale of Acton; sons, Timothy Samerrella of Limerick, and Thomas Smarrella and wife Chrissy of Limerick; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Edith’s ashes will be spread over the ocean by her children. In lieu of flowers or donations, please donate in loving memory of Donald R. Wood, Jr. to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www. johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

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Ice Painting: Tweens & Teens Tuesday, January 24, 3-4 p.m. in the young adult room at the library. Teens and tweens, get creative! Fun stuff isn’t just for “littles.” Embrace the cold with ice painting! Swirl frozen paint over paper and create fantastic designs as the colors melt. Turn “winterful” designs into cards, picture frames, or just fabulous art. Drop by the YA Program Room after school.

Edith A. Smarrella, 87

SHAPLEIGH – Edith A. Smarrella passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Summer Commons Hospice in Sanford, surrounded by her loving family.

Edith was born in Portsmouth, NH, daughter of Elwyn and Eleanor (Whitemore) Zamarchi. She enjoyed crafts,

The Future of International Trade Tuesday, January 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m., a YPL/Camden Conference online event. Age group: adults. Despite decades of efforts, the EU and the U.S. have not been able to sign comprehensive trade agreements. In the meanwhile, other global manufacturers like China are increasingly influencing international commerce. One key reason for the failure has been tension mounting over GMOs, hormones in beef, and overall global consumer health. This talk offers insights into important questions regarding the future of world trade.

Crafts for Grown-Ups: Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, January 25, 5-6:30 p.m. in the craft area. Join the Library’s own Michele B. for a lesson in cookie decorating! Use royal icing and piping bags to create detailed decorations, perfect for cookies any time of the year!

Registration required.

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Update

North Berwick Food Pantry

Located at the Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High Street, North Berwick, the drive-through pantry is open Mondays 3:30-5:30 p.m. FMI: www.facebook.com/ groups/2419768814995387/ about.

Town of Wells Updates

WHS Biannual Newsletter

Wells High School (WHS) Alumni can now receive a free biannual newsletter that includes alumni happenings and information on community fundraisers for senior scholarships. Please include a full name (maiden name if applicable), graduation year, and mailing address. The WHS Alumni Association will take care of the rest! For more information and to sign up, email info@wellshighalumni.org.

York County Update

Overeaters Anonymous

Fridays at 9 a.m. at First Parish Church hall, 180 York St., York. For those who struggle with food, weight or unwanted food behav-

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

Friday, January 20

Owl Prowl 5:30-7 p.m. at Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. Spend the evening learning about regional owl species. Owl Prowl programs start with a meetand-greet with a non-releasable wildlife ambassador, followed by exploring CFW grounds for wild owls. FMI: 207-361-1400 or www. thecenterforwildlife.org.

Saturday, January 21

Benefit Breakfast

7-11 a.m. at Kittery Lions Club, 117 State Road, Kittery. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, toast, homemade baked beans, orange juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. $7 for adults, $3 for children. A great breakfast fundraiser to help “Veterans, No Boundaries.” FMI: pamgameee3@gmail.com.

YHS Benefit Breakfast 9-11 a.m. at St. Aspinquid Lodge, 101 Long Sands Road, York. All proceeds go to York High School’s graduating class of 2023. $10 adults, $3 kids 12 and under. FMI: scollis23@yorkschools.org.

Ambassador Meet and Greet 12-12:30 p.m. at Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. Self-guided tours of Nature Center and Outdoor Ambassador Enclosures, and meet and greet with one ambassador animal! Learn about their species and their specifi c stories up close. Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required. FMI: call 207-361-1400 or visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org. Sunday, January 22

Winter Tracking - Naturalist Series with Lead with Nature 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. With Master Naturalist Dan Gardoqui of Lead with Nature. A three-hour immersive experience exploring the woodlands surrounding CFW in search of wildlife. Dan will pass along knowledge acquired over his years in the natural world. Program is outdoors and involves moderate-to-difficult navigation of uneven terrain. FMI: 207-361-1400 or www.thecenterforwildlife.org.

Monday, January 23

Business Finance for Beginners Workshop 6-8 p.m. online. Understand and

use those confusing financia l terms that all small business owners need to know. Starting at square one and using language that the beginner can understand, the mystery surrounding business finance will be stripped away. Provided for free by Seacoast SCORE. Register at www.score. org/seacoast or 1-800-634-0245.

Tuesday, January 24

TBD Business Connections TBD Connections, Kenne bunk chapter, is a free networking organization for business professionals looking to grow their connections and business. Zoom meetings are held everyTuesday at 8:30 a.m. Go to www.tbdconnections.net/ kennebunk for the link.

Wednesday, January 25

SBA Programs & Services 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Free presentation at the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce, 510 Main Street, Sanford. The Small Business Administration has several programs and services to help entrepreneurs start, run, grow, expand, and recover their businesses. FMI: www.sba.gov/me or register on www.eventbrite.com.

Business Transitions 10-11:30 a.m. Free online presentation. Join the Small Business Administration, Cooperative Fund of the Northeast, and the Cooperative Development Institute, and other guests, for a discussion about cooperatives, employee stock ownership plans, the right time to sell a small business, and other topics. FMI: www.sba.gov/ me or register on www.eventbrite. com.

Wednesday Walk 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. The natural world has long been a muse for poets, writers, and other artists. Meet on the Wells Reserve’s Laudholm campus to explore nature through a poetic lens with guide Norma Fox. Ages 12 and up. Free. Microspikes and snowshoes available to rent with advance notice.

Registration required at caryn@ wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x 110. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/ calendar.

Thursday, January 26

Roots Preschool Program Program meets every Thursday, 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Brave Boat Headwaters Preserve, 185 Brave See JAN.26 on page 23 . . .

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Ginger (orange) cats are many people’s favorites. We have two brothers who are both beautiful and friendly, eager for a perfect adoption match. They’re currently living in Scaredy Cat School in our shop at 1784 Post Road. Stop in and you’ll see Gabrielle (pictured) and Ralphie dozing high up in their perches, or playing with one of our volunteers.

They’re both sweet and trusting and deserve a wonderful home together. They have no shyness, no hesitation around people, and in their new home will become delightful family members quickly because they are so confident.

Born on June 25, both cats

are almost seven months old. Gabrielle has long, luxurious, fluffy orange hair. Ralphie has a short orange and white coat, and the personality of a busybody and comedian. He’s always up to something and has to know everything that’s happening.

They are a beautiful pair, and anyone will be fortunate to adopt them. Please apply online at the address listed below, or pick up

an application at our shop when you visit them.

Hats off to some very special people, our volunteers. To build trust, volunteers have to commit to a regular daily time for feeding and watering their elusive targets. No matter the weather, they have to show up on time. Their skill and determination have saved countless lives.

They are currently doing a remarkable job, closing up a colony of ferals that must be removed due to property ownership. The kitties they’ve already trapped and brought to Safe Haven are all so beautiful and have been reasonably healthy.

The cats can be very fearful of people, so our shelter team works patiently with each one to build trust and confidence. Some have been adopted already. Now the population of the colony is down to the last few, those who are are “trap wise” or do not show up on a regular basis. Soon that colony will be closed, and all the cats will be starting new lives in people’s homes.

Safe Haven has never returned a feral cat back to the outdoors. We do not do “trapneuter-return.” Our approach is “trap-neuter-adopt.” We are very successful with socializing, and know how important it is to patiently build trust.

Remember George? He is

the lovely fellow that just never got adopted for some strange reason. We are thrilled now to say George did finally get adopted! Now he is living a happy life with his new mom and dad who love him so much.

Some cats, even if they are lovely and friendly, just seem to wait and wait. We believe it is because there is a specific person out there destined for that kitty and it’s all about the timing. There is never a time limit on how long we keep cats. They stay until adopted, for months and even years, if necessary. They live in free-roaming cat rooms, and are spoiled wonderfully by our volunteers.

The hop is open seven days a week, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your donations are welcome on Saturdays, 12-3 p.m. We can always use helping hands for a few hours on Saturdays, lugging bags up to our third floor.

Safe Haven thanks all its volunteers, and everything they do for the animals. They need us, and our world would be a sad and lonely place without them.

Animal Welfare Society

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Hi there folks, my name is Mama and I am a 4 year old rabbit who happens to be looking for her new, happy home. I actually came to AWS back in early October of last year after my original people could no longer care for me. I was a little sad at first, but now I’m so excited to start anew and find my perfect family who will love me forever. And if you ask me, I think it’s about due time!

Emma’s Angels

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We have a special cat of the week named Feisty! His name does not quite fit his personality, as he is as chill as can be. Feisty is 14 years old, and just got his Rabies shot. He is an owner surrender, as his mom has just passed away. We are looking for a very quiet home, no kids or others, just a nice retirement home for this sweet older gentleman. If you would like to meet Feisty, call his foster mom Pat at 207-646-9120, or contact us at the number listed below.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all volunteer, foster based organization in North Berwick.

Our cupboards are bare! We currently have 13 dogs and four cats in our care. We desperately need dry dog food. We feed Blue Buffalo, chicken and brown rice recipe. Donations can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road in Wells. Thank you!

In my past, I lived with many people, including small children, who brought me so much joy. I’m a very friendly and outgoing kinda gal who loves attention and is always ready to sit and spill the tea. Before I entered my foster home, I actually helped out during some Humane Education classes right here at AWS where I helped teach children all about compassion for small animals like me. I love giving back to my community and making a difference! Now, if only I could give back to a family by being their loving, new companion. That’s really my ultimate dream!

Oh, I did mention that I entered a foster home, didn’t I? Well, I love it here and have been having so much fun! I really thrive when I’m around people. No matter how great my foster mom is, though, (and trust me, she’s the best!) it’s just not like having a family of my very own. I’ve celebrated Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and now the New Year without a permanent home, and I hope that soon I will be able to celebrate any upcoming holidays at home with my forever family. I know it’s a lot to ask, but I have a lot to give! Just give my friends here at AWS a call at the number below and ask about me by name. They’ll know who Mama is, and I guarantee they’ll say, “Oh Lord yes, she’s a doll!”

I can’t wait to hear from my happy, new humans.

Animal

ACCOUNTING

RAYMOND C. SNELL, CPA

SOUTH BERWICK

Income Tax Prep-Individual Business-Corp-NonProfit

C 781-956-2713 H 207-384-5425

Kakemo1@myfairpoint.net

PATTY GRAVES

Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation

Licensed & Insured

C 207-646-5244 H 207-809-0928

pattygraves37@gmail.com

CLEAN-OUT SERVICE

CAN DO YARD SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Do you have fallen trees, branches or limbs laying around? Has that old fallen-down shed seen its last storage year? How about all the “junk” piled up in the corner of your garage? Let us help you clear out and clean up! Give us a call at 603-380-6708, John and Kate.

HELP WANTED

ITEMS FOR SALE

BOOK FOR SALE

“Life on the Piscataqua 1630s” A novella about my Piscataqua ancestors, by Lewis Brackett https://1630snovellas.com

2018 POLARIS ATV Model 570ETS, excellent condition, 92 hours used, comes with a winch, 60” plow, chains, windshield, new battery, and 2” lift. $7800. 207-337-3701

Call or email us a t (207) 646-844 8 ads@ theweeklysentinel.com

Key Ford of York is seeking a RECEPTIONIST PART-TIME

Key Ford of York and Key Auto Group believes that our people are the most important part of our team, and we focus on our team members first. Our success in each area of our business is only attainable by having a culture-oriented, well-trained team of professionals who are focused on exceeding customer expectations. This is a Monday-Friday, 12:30-5:30pm, schedule with flexibility in a fun, fast-paced environment. We want you to love what you do and love coming here!

Contact Marie Forbes at mforbes@keyauto.com or 207-363-2483.

ROUTE 1, YORK, MAINE

THE QUIET PAINTER

Chris Ring, Owner 30 Years Experience Small Jobs / Interiors

Accepting Jobs in York Area 207-475-5195

ITEMS WANTED

Join

BREAKFAST COOK

This is a year-round position that includes salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package including: health, dental, and life insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; and profit-sharing bonus.

Apply in person at the Gorges Grant Hotel, 449 Main Street in Ogunquit, or forward resume via mail to: Human Resources, PO Box 2240, Ogunquit, ME 03907 or email to: hr@ogunquit.com

EYEWEAR STYLIST AND OPTICAL SALES

Seeking someone with both a fashion sense and ability to work with their hands to join our dynamic patient-focused team as an optician. Training provided and an opportunity to become certified.

Email: janet@yorkfamilyeyecare.com

York Family Eyecare is located at: 764 Route One, York ME 03909

OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN

Interested in a medical career?

AGENT ROOM ATTENDANT

Year-round and seasonal positions available.

Year-round positions include salary commensurate with experience and a full benefits package including: health, dental, and life insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; and profit-sharing bonus.

Apply in person at 336 Main Street or 449 Main Street in Ogunquit, mail resume to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2240, Ogunquit, ME 03907, or email resume to hr@ogunquit.com.

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

WANTED TO BUY

Antiques

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. (207) 233-5814 • ME & NH

We are willing to train the right person to become an optometric technician and scribe. We are a patient-focused practice and you will spend extensive one-on-one time with each patient.

Full-time / part-time hours available.

Email: janet@yorkfamilyeyecare.com

York Family Eyecare is located at: 764 Route One, York ME 03909

Misty Harbor Resort

60 Mile Road, Wells, ME 04090

Come join our team! Misty Harbor offers a great work environment. Year round and seasonal, full and part time positions available. We offer top wages, medical and dental for our full time employees.

Hiring Housekeepers & Front Desk Attendants

Stop by for an application or download one from our website: www.mistyharborresort.com

Join one of Southern Maine’s premier hotels and family of companies. Ogunquit’s hospitality leader is currently hiring for: FRONT DESK

GORGES GRANT HOTEL JUNIPER HILL INN

HELP WANTED

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LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

Please take notice that Robert Martin, 3715 Northside Parkway NW, BLDG 300, STE 200, Atlanta, GA 30327, Phone: (404) 425-7192, is intending to file a Stormwater Law permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. § 420-D on or about October 10, 2022.

This application is for expansion to the UPS distribution facility to keep up with local demand. The project will require pavement expansion, addition of a modular distribution center and associated utilities, at 40 Tivoli Drive Wells, ME 04090.

A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

For Federally licensed, permitted, or funded activities in the Coastal Zone, review of this application shall also constitute the State’s consistency review in accordance with the Maine Coastal Program pursuant to Section 307 of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. § 1456.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland, Maine, during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Wells, Maine. Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.

TOWN OF WELLS, MAINE • ZONING BOARD APPEALS MEETING AGENDA

MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023 @ 7:00 P.M.

LITTLEFIELD MEETING ROOM WELLS TOWN HALL, 208 SANFORD ROAD

MEETING: 7:00 p.m.

I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

PUBLIC HEARING:

I. Daniel P. Luker, homeowner, located at 298 Atlantic Avenue (128-060), in the Residential B District and Shoreland Overlay Districts, is requesting a Variance Appeal per section 145-67A(3) to reduce the side setback for the placement of a generator.

DELIBERATIONS:

I. Daniel P. Luker, homeowner, located at 298 Atlantic Avenue (128-060), in the Residential B District and Shoreland Overlay Districts, is requesting a Variance Appeal per section 145-67A(3) to reduce the side setback for the placement of a generator.

MINUTES: Approval of minutes.

ADJOURN: END

RENTALS

YEAR ROUND HOUSE / ROOM RENTALS

At 41 Brown Lane, Wells. $300 per week. All utilities included. 207-251-1018

SHOP FOR RENT 30’ x 40’ shop for rent with a 14’ x 14’ door and a truck lift in South Berwick. $380 / week. 603-817-0808

207.384.4008 96 Portland St, South Berwick, ME www.century21barbarapatterson.com

NORTH BERWICK 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Apartment Close to Pratt & Whitney & Route 9 $1800 / Month plus Utilities

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC FORECLOSURE SALE

Pursuant to 14 M.R.S.A. §6323

By virtue of and in execution of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on August 16, 2022, in the York County Superior Court, Civil Action Docket No. RE-22-02, in an action brought by MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff, against Shawn M. Brown and Jennifer M. Brown, Defendants, for the foreclosure of a mortgage dated June 19, 2017, and recorded in the York County Registry of Deeds in Book 17499, Page 105, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that the aforementioned property will be sold at a public sale at 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2023, at the law offices of Eleanor L. Dominguez , Esq., AINSWORTH, THELIN & RAFTICE, P.A., Seven Ocean Street, South Portland, ME 04106, (207) 767-4824, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage and being a certain lot of land with the buildings thereon, situated in the City of Sanford, County of York, and State of Maine, described in said mortgage as being located at 15 Bowdoin Street. (Note: The identification of the location of the property is as stated in the mortgage, which may have been subject to change and/or differ from the City of Sanford’s records).

TERMS OF SALE

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale, who shall pay a deposit of Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) by certified check payable to “MidFirst Bank or YOUR NAME” at the time and place of sale. The successful bidder shall be required to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with said MidFirst Bank with the aforesaid Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) or sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price, whichever is greater, as a non-refundable and non-interest-bearing deposit thereon providing for a closing within thirty (30) days of the date of the public sale, at which time the balance of the bid price will be due and payable by certified check acceptable to mortgagee upon presentation of the Deed. The property will be sold subject to all easements and rights of way either of record or otherwise existing. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed and due and payable to the City of Sanford, water and sewer charges and any liens and encumbrances of greater priority than said mortgage. The property shall be sold AS IS, and WHERE IS without any warranties whatsoever expressed, implied or otherwise which warranties are disclaimed. Additional terms to be announced at the sale.

Prospective bidders are advised to contact Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A. as close as possible to their departure to attend the sale in order to confirm the occurrence of the sale as scheduled.

DATED: January 11, 2023

Eleanor L. Dominguez, Esq. Attorney for MidFirst Bank

AINSWORTH, THELIN & RAFTICE, P.A. P.O. Box 2412, South Portland, ME 04116-2412 (207) 767-4824

Boat Harbor Rd., Kittery. Short, cold days can be a drag, especially for families with little ones at home. Roots is specially designed to give children under the age of 5 and their caregivers an opportunity to explore their curiosities about the natural world. This program runs until Feb. 16. The program is free; a suggested donation of $5 per week is greatly appreciated. FMI: www.kennebunklandtrust.org or call 207-439-8989.

Wells Grief Share

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. at Messiah Christian Church, 2700 Post Road, Wells, Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and would like to help. FMI: 207-985-9287.

TBD Connections in Wells TBD Connections, Wells chapter, is a free networking organization for business professionals looking to grow their connections and business. Zoom meetings are held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Go to www.tbdconnections.net/wells for the link.

Friday, January 27

Eggs & Issues

8-9:30 a.m. at York County Community College, 112 College Drive, Wells. Eggs & Issues is back with guest speaker Amanda Rector, a Maine State economist. Rector has her MA in Public Policy from the Muskie School of Public Service and a BA in Economics from Wellesley College. She has her fingers directly on the pulse of Maine’s economy and its busi -

ness needs. $20. Register online at www.ycccf.org/eggs-issuestickets.

Saturday, January 28

Nature Photography Workshop

1-3 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Learn the “fun”damentals of photography with Seacoast Photography School founder and lead instructor David Mazur, who will provide hands-on lessons on focus, exposure, and composition. Indoor instruction followed by outdoor practice at the Reserve. For beginner and intermediate photographers. $75/$60 includes $25 donation to Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. Registration required at suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207646-1555 x 116. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

“Wilding Our Places: Connecting People and Pollinators” 3-5 p.m. in the Kennebunk Town Hall auditorium, 1 Summer St., Kennebunk. The SoMePlaneteers present an afternoon of informative multimedia seminars involving the “wilding” of back yards and public areas to encourage the success of pollinators – bees, birds, and butterflies. The Planeteers and School All Around Us have partnered with the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Conservation Commissions, with full support from local land trusts and conservations. The public is encouraged to attend wearing their best pollinator costume! Event is free. FMI: Andrea Roth Kimmich at someplaneteers@yahoo.com or 914-980-3974.

Second Annual Staff vs Students Game at MSAD #60

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Noble Middle School in Berwick is hosting its second annual “Staff vs Students” game, to take place on Thursday, January 26 at 5 p.m. The event will feature a four-quarter basketball game featuring MSAD #60 staff members playing against members of the school’s seventh and eighth grade boys and girls basketball teams. In addition to the game, the event will feature

a bake sale and 50/50 raffle, as well as a “Beat the Clock” challenge and “Pie-a-Teacher” raffle at halftime. All proceeds from the event benefit MSAD #60’s athletic programs, covering tournament costs, and purchasing apparel and equipment for school teams.

This year will feature nearly 18 MSAD #60 staff members, and over 30 individuals from MSAD #60 middle school

basketball teams.

The games will take place at the school’s gym at 46 Cranberry Meadow Rd., in Berwick. For more information contact MSAD #60 Assistant Athletic Director Alex McCormackKuhman at alex.mccormackkuhman@msad60.org.

SCORE BOARD

Kennebunk High School

Varsity Boys Basketball

Thursday, January 12

Brunswick Dragons 61 Kennebunk Rams

The Kennebunk varsity basketball team lost Thursday’s home conference game against Brunswick by a score of 61-59.

Monday, January 16 York Wildcats 72 Kennebunk Rams 66

Marshwood High School

Varsity Boys Ice Hockey

Tuesday, January 10 Windham Eagles 0 Marshwood Hawks 2

Wells High School

Varsity Girls Basketball

Thursday, January 12

Wells 47, Freeport 30 Megyn Mertens: 18 points, 9 rebounds; Kendall Maxon: 9 points, 5 rebounds, 6 steals.

233 CIDER HILL RD - YORK

OFFERED AT $949,000

Ready for Occupancy by the end of January!! This stylish contemporary home is elegantly perched on 3.41 picturesque acres in one of York's most scenic and desirable locations. An exceptional offering designed to maximize the privacy and southerly exposure its' elevated position provides. Natural light streams through expansive windows illuminating a clever main level layout that offers genuine suitability for one-floor living. An open-concept kitchen/dining area with breakfast island overlooks a large family room with 14 ft cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace and French door access to a spacious entertainment deck perfect for friendly gatherings. A peaceful, main level primary bedroom retreat includes the comfort of walk-in closets, double vanities, jetted tub, and separate shower. Additional private space with an attached full bath affords a wonderful solution for work-at-home necessity or guest accommodations. A fully finished daylight walkout lower level presents an apartment-like arrangement featuring a main recreation area with wet bar, two separate bedrooms, a full bath, and an auxiliary room perfect for hobbies / crafts or home theater. Enjoy direct walkout access to a spacious and private custom built patio. This newly constructed home has central air conditioning, is only minutes to beaches, shopping, golf, and all amenities with quick, easy access to I-95.