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Business, Volunteer and Citizens of the Year Announced

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2022 marked the First Annual York Region Chamber of Commerce Awards presentation honoring businesses and citizens from all four towns that the chamber represents: Kittery, Eliot, South Berwick, and York.

“The celebrations has been a long time coming and we are thrilled to host an event honoring those who go above and beyond in their communities,” said Executive Director of York Region Chamber of Commerce Holly Roberts.

The award recipients were chosen through public nominations for the Citizens and Vol-

unteer of the Year. The Business of the Year is nominated by the chamber board of directors, although all nominations submit-

ted are considered. All nominations are discussed and ultimately voted on by the chamber board. The event location was

Annual Geography Quiz Fundraiser

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Teachers, parents, youth and business people are planning on taking part in the annual South Berwick-Eliot Rotary Geography

Quiz at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at the Marshwood Great Works School in South Berwick.

The event, now in its 12th year, is sponsored by the South Berwick-Eliot Rotary as a way to raise money for an international effort. This year it will raise money for the Eben Ezer School in Milot, Haiti, which the Rotary

has supported since 2008.

Each year the quiz draws hundreds of people to watch the game-show style fun. Audience members are invited to compete for an audience participation prize. Twelve teams made up of two adults and two students of all ages face off at the annual quiz in the Great Works School gymnasium.

Kennebunk Savings Bank Executive Mike Moloney returns as quizmaster. Moloney creates the quiz, offering up questions with themes ranging from flags and capitals, to rivers and na-

tional parks. The audience will also have its own chance to participate, as Moloney will also be asking questions to them during the quiz.

Prizes will be raffled off, and pizza and other snacks are also available. Proceeds this year will be help support the Eben Ezer School in northern Haiti, a school that has grown from 35 to 500 children thanks to support from Seacoast families and Rotary clubs.

“Our school in Haiti continues to educate hundreds of children a year, thanks to many gen-

hosted by York’s Center for Wildlife, and catered by Chill Catering and Subway of Kittery. Twelve awards were presented,

with close to 100 people in attendance.

2022 Businesses of the Year

The “Business of the Year” award recognizes notable entrepreneurial and business accomplishments. This award is for a business that contributes to and promotes economic growth, stability, and improvement, and gives generously of themselves and/or staff in time and resources to the community.

Kittery - Warren’s Lobster House. Warren’s w as established in 1940 by Pete Warren.

See AWARDS on page 20 . . .

erous people in southern Maine and New Hampshire,” said Lucia Anglade of Long Island, NY, the Haitian-American woman who started the school. “Even with

the political and health problems Haiti has faced recently, our school has stayed strong.”

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Maine Maple Sunday Next Weekend

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Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is a long-standing tradition where Maine’s Maple producers open their doors to their sweet operations for a weekend of educational demonstrations, tours, fun family activities and samplings of syrup and other great maple products.

“Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the world class products – and people –that make Maine unique,” said Governor Janet Mills, who is

known to tour the sugar shacks, maple farms and maple-centric festivities throughout the state.

“Our iconic maple syrup industry supports thousands of jobs, strengthens our economy, and sets us apart nationwide,” she said.

“One of the benefits of maple syrup in Maine is that we have a diverse climate – colder in the north and warming up in the south – along with mineral enriched soils,” said former Maple Producers Association President Scott Dunn. “This leads to unique syrup flavors, depending on the sugarbush you visit.”

The weekend typically attracts thousands of visitors annually to sugar shacks across the state. MMPA, which represents more than 250 of the 450 licensed maple syrup producers in Maine, said in previous years, more than 100 sugarhouses have participated, from Aroostook to York County.

According to MMPA, more than $27 million for the Maine economy is generated by the maple syrup industry in

See MAPLE on page 19 . . .

The Bogh family of South Berwick, among the winners of a past geography quiz, will be back to compete again in this year’s event. Pictured here are Len, Sophia, Mackie, and Maya Bogh.

Award recipients include (left ot right): Back row - Bill Widi, Alice Balkin, Garrison Dominguez, Brad Cunningham, James Flynn, Claudia Kaerner, Jack Kareckas,, Josie Ouellette, Whitney Blethen, and Bridget Pote; Front row - Colleen McDonald, Dianne Fallon, Diana Marzinzik, and Kathleen Kluger.

Gender in Colonial New England and New France Yorkwise Auction Fundraiser

YORKFor more than 40 years, Yorkwise has been instrumental in supporting drug and alcohol prevention in the Greater York community. This annual fundraiser brings together a wide range of past and present community members to support the organization’s educational and social programming to reduce substance abuse. The money raised through the auction goes

to support programs and events dedicated to promoting and safeguarding drug and alcohol prevention and education for York’s youth, their families and the community at large. Yorkwise has been the proud sponsor of York High School’s Project Graduation for 38 years, and is a non-profit, community-based organization. York High School’s Project Graduation is one of the longest continuous events of its kind in the state. The first event was held in 1981 in response to teenagers dying in drunk driving crashes throughout the area during graduation nights. Project Graduation has kept thousands of York area kids safe, with nearly 99% of all graduates participating year after year.

This year’s online auction runs 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 25, and features a variety of items donated from local businesses and individuals. Items in the past have included furniture, antiques, handmade items, artwork, baked goods, date night packages, catered dinners, sailing and fishing trips, golf outings, theater tickets and even Patriots and Red Sox tickets!

For more information and to see a complete list of items offered, visit www.yorkwise.org.

WELLSThe Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit welcomes professor Ann Little, who will discuss gender in the colonial era in both New England and New France. Professor Little will also speak about how assumptions in the modern era about women and girls make it difficult to research this field of study.

Little is the author of “The Many Captivities of Esther Wheelwright.” The story is an odyssey that brings the reader through colonial era Maine and the complex relationships between colonists, Indigenous people, and European powers vying for control of northeastern North America. The book is an eye-opening biography of a woman whose life intersected with three distinct cultures in eighteenth-century America: colonial New England, French Canadian, and Native American. Born and raised in a New

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The quiz has raised funds for Rotary projects in Nicaragua, Colombia, and Colombia, as well as Haiti. Many local businesses support the event by sponsoring a team. For more information, visit www.southberwickeliotrotary.org.

England garrison town, Esther Wheelwright (1696-1780) was captured by Wabanaki Indians at age seven. While living among them, Esther became a Catholic and lived like any other young girl in the tribe. At age twelve, she was enrolled at a French-Canadian Ursuline convent, where she would spend the rest of her life, eventually becoming the order’s only foreign-born mother superior. Among these three major cultures of colonial North America, Wheelwright’s life was exceptional: border-crossing, multilingual, and multicultural. Little’s meticulously researched book discovers Esther’s life through the communities of girls and women around her: the free and enslaved women who raised her in Wells, the Wabanaki women who cared for her, gave her religious instruction, and taught her to work, the French-Canadian and Native girls who were her classmates in the Ursuline school, and the Ursuline nuns who led her to a religious life. Professor Little follows young Esther from her life in Wells to her time with the Wabanaki and eventually her entrance into the Ursuline Convent in Quebec.

Ann Little earned her PhD from University of Pennsylvania and is Professor of History at Colorado State University. Spe-

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cializing in the history of women, gender, and sexuality, Little is an early North American historian and has also authored of “Abraham in Arms: War and Gender in Colonial New England.”

The presentation takes place on Saturday, March 25 at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, 938 Post Road, Wells. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For more information, visit www.wellsogunquithistory.org or call 207646-4775.

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Towns of Eliot Update

Nominations Papers Available

The Town of Eliot is seeking nominations for the following positions to be elected at the Annual Town Election on June 13: Select Board and Overseer of the Poor (two members for three-year term); Budget Committee (two members for three-year term); MSAD#35 Director (one member for three-year term). Nominees must be registered voters of Eliot to be eligible. Nomination papers require 25-100 signatures of Eliot registered voters. Papers may be requested from the Town Clerk’s Office, 1333 State Road, Eliot, MondayThursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nominations must be filed no later than April 14. FMI: 207-439-1817 or www.eliotmaine.org

Town of Wells Updates

Nomination Papers Available

Nomination papers are now avail-

able at the office of the Town Clerk, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, for the Municipal Election scheduled for June 13. Deadline for filing papers is April 14. Candidates are needed for the following positions: Town Clerk for three year; Selectboard member for three years; C.S.D. Committee member for three years; Trustee of Wells Sanitary District for three years; Three Trustees of Wells Public Library for three years. FMI: www. wellstown.org.

Friday, March 17

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

Breathwork Series with Royce Claflin

6 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr., Eliot. Learn

three breath styles, with the opportunity to practice them in a group setting. Breath styles help invigorate energy, restore posture, boost immunity, improve digestion, stabilize mood and increase clarity. FMI: www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Friday Meals during Lent St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk: Fridays of Lent at 6 p.m., preceded by a Lenten supper of chowder and soup. St. Mary Church, 236 Eldridge Road, Wells: Fridays of Lent at 12 p.m., followed by a Lenten lunch of chowder and soup. St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York: Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 5:30 p.m., followed by a Lenten meal and brief presentation by Fr. Scott Mower. FMI or to volunteer: www.portlanddiocese.org/lentenmeals or 207-364-4556.

Saturday, March 18

Tri-Town Winter

Farmers Market

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Central School, 197 Main St., South Berwick. FMI: www.tritownfarmersmarkets.com.

Class of 2023 Project Plunge

10 a.m. at the Eliot Boat Basin, 90 Hammond Ln, Eliot. Project Plunge is supported by the Town of Eliot, Action Ambulance Service and Aroma Joe’s, Kittery. Project Plunge is a fundraiser that raises money to benefit Marshwood High School’s Project Graduation for the Class of 2023, happening on Friday, June 9. The public is invited to come join the fun, and make a donation in a favorite graduating senior’s name! FMI and to donate: www.givebutter.com/rKU8Id.

Narcissistic Support Group

Bi-monthly meeting for Thrive, Recover, Empower, and Educate (TREE) individuals who have been or are in narcissistic or toxic relationships. Meetings are held every other Saturday at the Kittery Community Center. FMI: kitterytree@ gmail.com.

Lions Club Benefit Breakfast

7-11 a.m. at the Lions Club, 117 State Rd., Kittery. Proceeds to benefi t House for Me, supporting housing for adults with intellectual disabilities. $7 for adults, $3 for children. Join the Lions for a yummy breakfast and to help this great organization! New Lions Club members always welcome. FMI: 207-439-3378.

Turkey Supper To Go

4-5 p.m. at First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main Street, South Berwick. Monthly takeout-only turkey supper with all of the fixings. First come, first-served. $12, cash or local check only. Pick up in the church parking lot off Academy St.

St. Patrick’s Day Irish Dinner

Dinner to be served after 4 p.m. Mass, at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 162 Agamenticus Rd., South Berwick. $10 per person. Takeout meals also available. FMI:

207-384-7006.

Sunday, March 19

She Recovers Sharing Circle

1:30-3 p.m. at Yoga on York, 250 York St, York. This is a free support group for women who are in recovery from anything – substance, grief, divorce, trauma, disordered eating, codependency, etc. FMI: 603-247-9408.

Music Jam

2 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr., Eliot. All musical abilities welcome. $5 suggested donation. FMI: www. solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Monday, March 20

Tuesday, March 21

York County Education Summit

At York County Community College, 112 College Dr., Wells. A day of dynamic workshops on a variety of topics related to career and college success. Workshops on work/life balance, cross-cultural communication, self-care, design thinking, fi nancial wellness, and more. Admission is free. FMI: https://sites.google.com/msad60. org/education-summit-2023/home.

Retirement Savings Program Webinar

2 p.m., online. In partnership with nonprofi t Paper Trails. Beth Bordowitz, executive director of the Maine Retirement Savings Board, will review Maine’s Retirement Savings Program that begins this year. The new law requires businesses with more than fi ve employees to offer a retirement plan or enroll employees in the Statesponsored plan. Webinar will cover how business can comply with this new law, and overview employer-sponsored retirement plan options. FMI: www.landing. papertrails.com/retirement.

Wednesday, March 22

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Dennett Road Watershed

Study Public Input Session

Phase two of the Highway 236 and Dennett Road Hydrologic Watershed Study is underway, and the Town of Kittery would like to hear from the community. Join the Town and the Hydrologic Watershed Study project team for a public input session on at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Rd., Kittery. The event will be broadcast live on Channel 22, Facebook, and from the town’s website. Those who are unable to attend the public input session are encouraged to email comments and questions in advance to jkellogg@kitteryme.org by noon on March 22. FMI: www. kitteryme.gov/projects/news/highway-236dennett-road-hydrologicwatershed-study.

Eliot Comprehensive Plan Update Public Input Session

In the Regatta Room at Eliot Commons, 28 Levesque Dr., Eliot. Community Visioning Session:

3-6:30 p.m.; Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. FMI: www.eliotmaine.org/ planning-department.

Griefshare Support Group

6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 130 Main St., South Berwick. FMI: 207-384-2063 or www. fbcsouthberwick.org.

Thursday, March 23

Mental Health

First Aid Training

8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. via Zoom. United Way of Southern Maine in partnership with NAMI ME are providing free Mental Health

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First Aid training to community members. As rates of depression, anxiety, suicide, and overdose deaths increase in the community, these training opportunities are more necessary than ever. Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals how to identify if someone is experiencing increased symptoms of mental illness and substance use and if they are at risk or are in crisis. Participants learn a fi vestep action plan to respond and provide initial help to the individual in crisis. Training will last approximately six hours. FMI: nmisra@ uwsme.org.

“Woven at Home” Lecture

2 p.m. via Zoom, presented by Brick Store Museum. The Colonial Revival era brought forth the idea that in the “olden days” every household produced all that they needed to survive. This included spinning and weaving everything that was worn and used. This lecture is a humorous and painless history lesson that discusses who was weaving, where, when, and what they were weaving, by textile historian Marjie Thompson. Free, donations appreciated. Presented via Zoom. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.

RSU21 Pre-K Open House

5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Pre-K is free to residents of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel for children who turn four years old before October 15. Students enjoy learning in full-sized classrooms, each with two teachers. RSU 21 runs a play-based program, focusing on personal and social development, creative arts, early language and literacy, physical education, math, science, and social studies. Story time, outdoor play, and learning through movement,

music, and play are all a part of the curriculum. Healthy breakfasts and family-style lunches, as well as, school bus transportation also available. FMI: www.rsu21.net/ about/new-student-registration or

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Mary Boswell at 207 985-4402.

Archaeological Field NoteTaking & Drawing Workshop

6 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Part

of the CPAA Winter Series, Visual Anthropology and Archaeology. Artist Elizabeth Kelley leads a workshop in archaeological field

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Maine Diner in Wells Co-Op Garden Opportunity!

The Maine Diner Garden is a half-acre parcel

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Thanks to our corporate and individual supporters we have helped many Kittery families stay warm this winter.

Thanks to our corporate and individual supporters we have helped many Kittery families stay warm this winter.

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Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier

The heating season is far from over!

Thanks to our corporate and individual supporters we have helped many Kittery families stay warm this winter.

The heating season is far from over!

Thanks to our corporate and individual supporters we have helped many Kittery families stay warm this winter. The heating season is far from over!

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Thanks to our corporate and individual supporters we have helped many Kittery families stay warm this winter.

If you are in need or know someone who needs help, please contact us.

The heating season is far from over!

If you are in need or know someone who needs help, please contact us.

The heating season is far from over!

If you are in need or know someone who needs help, please contact us.

If you are in need or know someone who needs help, please contact us.

Corporate and individual donations graciously accepted!

Corporate and individual donations graciously accepted!

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If you are in need or know someone who needs help, please contact us.

Corporate and individual donations graciously accepted!

207-703-8288

PO Box 752, Kittery, ME 03904

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Helping Kittery Families Stay Warm

Corporate and individual donations graciously accepted!

Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit

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207-703-8288

Corporate and individual donations graciously accepted!

Helping Kittery Families Stay Warm

Helping Kittery Families Stay Warm

PO Box 752, Kittery, ME 03904

PO Box 752, Kittery, ME 03904

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207-703-8288 PO Box 752, Kittery, ME 03904

207-703-8288

PO Box 752, Kittery, ME 03904

Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit

Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit

Helping Kittery Families Stay Warm

Helping Kittery Families Stay Warm

Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit

Fuel & More is a 501(c)(3) volunteer-run nonprofit

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Berwick Public Library

“Let’s Get Growing”

Gardening Series

Tuesday, March 21, at 6 p.m. Gardening series led by Amrita Cottrell and Dennis Jackson. Learn about the most sustainable methods of growing fruits and vegetables, even on a small lot. Discover easy ways to beautify

the yard and support pollinators at the same time. The first program in this series, about the importance of pollinators, will be held at the library on Tuesday, March 21. The following sessions will be held April 19, May 16 and June 21.

Book Sale

The library’s spring book sale will take place beginning Tuesday, March 21, through Saturday,

March 25, during library hours. 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

Stop. Sit. And... Read Color, play a game, make a craft, etc. Drop-in at the children’s room,

with Corinne.

Indoor Book Sale Continues

Book bundles wrapped with bows available, priced by donation.

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.

Fabric, Yarn, Pattern Swap

Monday, March 20 - Saturday, March 25. Drop off donations started Thursday, March 16.

For More Information

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

Graves Memorial Public Library

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. The next movie night will be Thursday, March 23.

For More Information

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

March Book Club

Tuesday, March 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Book Club will be discussing “The Sentence,” by Louise Erdrich. Please RSVP beforehand if planning on attending.

Book Arts Group

Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This is an established group that meets weekly at the library and welcomes all to come learn about the art of bookbinding. Call ahead to make sure the group is meeting.

For More Information

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

Rice Public Library

Abenaki Storytelling

Wednesday, March 22 at 6 p.m., fl oor L, community room and via Zoom.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

Decluttering Tips for Downsizing

Monday, March 20 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. Guest speaker Michael Ivankovich is an author, appraiser, auctioneer, and home downsizing specialist. Ivankovich will explaIn de-cluttering and de-personalizing… and will share 50 things you can throw away today! For the Zoom link, email sclaydon@ wellstown.org.

Conversational French

Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Training Room of the Public Safety Building, 1563 Post Rd. An informal approach to practicing or re-learning French in person. Anyone with a French Language interest can participate. Venez parler français avec nous! Park on Main St. in back of the Public Safety Building, enter through the back door. Free, sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Crafternoon: Rug Wreaths

Wednesdays, starting March 15. Make rag wreaths for a pop of color in an otherwise gray month. This Crafternoon is designed as a take home kit with easy to follow instructions. All materials provided! Email Stefanie at sclaydon@ wellstown.org to reserve.

For More Information

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

York Public Library

Italian Conversation

Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. Parliamo Italiano! The library is pleased to resume the group for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language.

A Matter of Balance

Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. In partnership with

York River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Committee Seeks Applicants

YORKThe Town of York is currently accepting applications for volunteers to serve on the York River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Committee, which will include representatives from York, Kittery, Eliot and South Berwick. This new committee will be the local implementor and partner for coordination with the National Park Service Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program.

In 2015, the York River

Study Committee was formed with appointees from the four watershed towns of Eliot, Kittery, South Berwick and York to evaluate the York River for designation into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and develop a York River Watershed Stewardship Plan. The Stewardship Plan is the culmination of over 30 months of work by the York River Study Committee to gather information about the York River and its watershed, and identify op-

York High School Quarter Two Honor Roll

Grade 12

High Honors

Kathryn Brower, Maximillian MacIntire Convery, Gracie Olivia

Donnell, Margaret Jayne Hanlon, Sienna Taylor Hilbourne, Lucy

Georgina Kocev, Emily Kristen

O’Connell, Christopher James

O’Sullivan, Kathryn Rose Sama, Maryem Elif Sat, Camille Marie

Turpin, Sabrina Jane Wiseman, Greta Larsen Yauch, Macy MayBelle Young.

Honors

Abigail Sophia Armlin, Chloe Kuhlmann Bourque, Marek John Bretz, Kevin Laurence Burke, Alissa Caltagirone, Matthew Francis Charpentier, Emma Linn Cleary, Sage Haley Collis, Ariana DiGiacomo DiBari, Abigail Rose Dickson, Hannah Elizabeth Eager, Samuel John Fogg, Liam McNichol Fur-

portunities to protect outstanding resources for future generations. Communities endorsed the Stewardship Plan and voted for river designation in late 2018.

The York River was designated by Congress as a Partnership Wild and Scenic River on December 23, 2022 and the bill

was signed into law on December 29, 2022. Now that the river is designated, the next step is to form the York River Wild and Scenic Stewardship Committee.

Once established, the newly appointed Stewardship Committee will prioritize recommendations in the Stewardship Plan and de-

velop steps for implementation.

The Town of York is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on this committee. York will appoint six members to the Committee. The deadline for submitting applications is March 31. The form is available at www.yorkmaine.org. For details, visit www.yorkrivermaine.org.

long, Camryn Eleanor Gant, Noah John Gennaro, Daniel Adam Glazier, Timothy Daniel Goodell, Madison Hadawi, Claire Olive Hanson, Gracie Ann Hanson, Shea Haseltine, Colton Graeme Holland, Joseph Holly, Harper Elizabeth Howell, Cameron Ammorette James, Morgan Rose Keene, Kristen Skye MacAuley, Ella Marie Moon, Madigan Rose Murphy, Zoe Lois-Marie Noonan, Anhelina Onykiichuk, Sean McIntire Patch, Antonio Julian Price, Madison Marie Raymond, Ty Craig Regis, Otto Zeus Reid, Alexandra Marina Reilly, Emily Claire Rubin, Jack Henry Rubin, Reese Delaney Walenta, Eva Zheng.

Commendations

Jack Ross Barbaro, Lucas Jean Bouchard, Elizabeth Barbara

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Rotary Club of Ogunquit Sponsors Day of Warming ~ News ~

WELLSSaturday, February 11 was a busy day for Ogunquit Rotar-

ians, who served meals at the Day of Warming event at the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center,

in Moody. Beautiful decorations, amazing singers, and food donated by The Front Porch and

served by Rotary members all made for a warm and festive afternoon.

During the deep winter months, the Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center collaborates with community partners to provide entertainment, lunch and fellowship on “A Day of Warming,” a wonderful day filled with fantastic community collaboration. Over 50 meatloaf dinners were prepared and donated by The Front Porch. Rotary member Erin Haye baked cupcakes, member Naomme Paris put up beautiful decorations, and member Brenda Cressey donated a stunning handmade quilt for the raffle. The grand finale to the day was the raffling of the lap

quilt, won by Marcia Loranger. Rotarians and family members volunteer to help cook, plate, and serve to seniors, who enjoy music and fellowship throughout the day.

Rotary Club of Ogunquit is comprised of committed business owners and community leaders dedicated to make a positive impact within the community through philanthropic endeavors and community services. Rotary provides service to others, promotes integrity, and advances world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. For more information, visit www. ogunquitmerotary.org.

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We can help with the A-B-C-Ds of Medicare for FREE

Bernie & KLK Benefits & Insurance can help with your Medicare Planning. We can help with parts A & B, then fit you into a supplement program or advantage program

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Southern Maine Agency on Aging, a nationally recognized program designed to help reduce fall risks, exercise to increase strength and balance, and learn selfadvocacy for independence. This is a discussion-based class with the goal of learning from fellow participants. Free of charge. FMI: 207-396-6578 or www.smaaa.org.

Week in Review

Fridays, 3-4 p.m., in the Wheeler Room. A casual weekly gathering of individuals interested in having civil discussion about the previous week’s current events.

For More Information

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

If you are on Medicare or about to go onto Medicare, it would be to your advantage to sit with us to plan which program would benefit you the most.

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Brown Wins WJHS Spelling Bee Hospital Café Art Gallery Spotlights Local Talent

WELLSWells Junior High School (WJHS) 8th-grade student Minerva Brown emerged as the top speller in this year’s Wells Junior High School Spelling Bee. Another eighth grader, Saoirse Carrigan, was runner-up.

Students from 5th through the 8th grade competed in their English Language Arts classroom spelling bees to become one of 11 finalists that competed in the school-wide contest in January. The event took place before an audience of hundreds of students, school staff, and parents in the Ward Gymnasium at WJHS. Due to the pandemic, this event was noteworthy in that it was the first spelling bee to held once again in the school’s gym, since January 2019.

“This year’s spellers were extraordinary, both in their spelling ability and the poise and composure they showed under pressure,” commented English teacher and Bee pronouncer Julie Esch later in an email. “I thought the final few spellers were going to continue to spell correctly forever.” Each acknowledged that in the final rounds with just two spellers remaining, they were worried that the contest was going to run out of words. However, that did not happen when Minerva stepped forward to spell the last word presented correctly.

This contest is the first step in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. It was organized by the WJHS English Language

Arts team, Principal Josh Gould, Assistant Principal Donald Abbott, and the custodial staff, led by Mike Provencher. Judges included school staff Lainey Yeomelakis, Mary Rand, Cheryl Turner, and Julie Howell. “In short, it was a team effort that really helped everything come together for the kids,” commented Esch.

Minerva Brown and Saoirse Carrigan went on to attend the York County Spelling Bee at Massabesic Middle School in East Waterboro in February. The winner of that contest will move on to compete in the Maine State Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 18. State winners will then compete at the national level at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday, June 1 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

For complete spelling bee details and schedules, visit www. spellingbee.com. Story and photo by Reg Bennett, Public Information Officer at WOCSD.

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Nomination papers are now available at the office of the Town Clerk, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, Maine for the Municipal Election scheduled for June 13, 2023.

The deadline for filing papers is the 14th of April 2023. Candidates are needed for the following positions:

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The York Hospital Art Committee is pleased to announce the finalists selected to display their artwork in the York Hospital Café and online art gallery for 2023. A portion of the proceeds from each piece sold will be donated to support York Hospital’s Caring for All fund.

Michael Walek and Todd Bezold are currently on display until Friday, March 31. The exhibit features seascapes, landscapes, and interiors, as well as paintings of Egypt, Italy, Por-

tugal, Maine, Idaho, and Kentucky.

Rick Fox will display oil on canvas artwork from April 3 to July 3. “Improvisation and invention are important to me. I can’t get enough of juggling the thrills and surprises that are born out the translation of a direct and

emotional response to the physical world. Painting sets me up to witness the joys of fleeting color relationships and the excitement of colliding tectonic shapes,” shared the artist.

Nelson Linscott will dis-

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This year’s winner and runner-up in the 2023 WJHS Spelling Bee. is Minerva Brown and Saoirse Carrigan, respectively.

Images from top to bottom: “Rachel Carson Marshes” by Todd Bezold, and “Narrow Cove” by Michael Walek.

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Author-Signing with Shevenell

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Author Tonya Shevenell will be on hand to sign her new children’s book, “Hop Onward Rabbit Rabbit: A New England Cottontail’s Journey,” on Saturday, March 18, 1-3 p.m. at the Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main Street, Ogunquit.

The book was born from Shevenell’s unlikely summer of observing Maine state endangered cottontails in 2020. “I learned about them, from them,” she said, “and by the end of the summer, I wanted to help tell their story.”

The odds are stacked

against New England cottontails. They require the dense cover of thickets found in young forest and shrublands to survive. Their habitation range runs through New England over to eastern New York state, but their pockets of suitable habitat are becoming fragmented due to overdevelopment, and they have a long list of natural predators. Biologists estimate there are around 300 New England cottontails in Maine, and even less in New Hampshire. York County is home to some of these rabbits.

Shevenell teamed up again

York Artist Presents “Postcards from Somewhere”

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The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Postcards from Somewhere,” an exhibition featuring a series of works by York resident Forrest Elliott, in the Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library in New Hampshire.

with watercolor artist Laura Winslow, the illustrator of her first book, to tell the story of a lonely New England cottontail looking for other rabbits. On a journey through different habitats and changing seasons in Maine, the rabbit meets unusual animals, unlikely allies and a good friend. The book includes end pages with information about all the species along the rabbit’s journey and features photos and facts about the real rabbits that inspired the book.

Village Toy Funatic is excited to host Tonya Shevenell once again in the store. Both her new book and her first book, “The Maine Birthday Book,” are be available to sign. For more information, visit www.villagetoyfunatic.com or call 207-646-7728.

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play his photography from June 30 to September 29. “I am an amateur photographer from Kittery. I’m 67 years old, retired, and I live with my rescue dog, Luna, who came from Puerto Rico. I use an entry level camera that was given to me, and hope audiences enjoy my photographs of Maine scenery.”

Forrest is a painter exploring color relationships and how they are translated through the experience of seeing onto a two-dimensional surface. He works within the landscapes of coastal Southern Maine and the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina.

He received his BFA from the University of New Hampshire with a minor in history. His work has been featured in Clover + Bee, Design*Sponge, and Studio Visit. He is represented by Patricia Ladd Carega Gallery in Sandwich, NH. Forrest is currently a full-time artist based in York and Newland, NC, with his husband Dana.

The exhibition will be on view until May 5. A public re-

Bill Paarlberg will display artwork from October 2 to December 29. Bill paints watercolors and draws the Famous Monsters of Portsmouth. He writes about artwork, edits a newsletter on public relations measurement, and now and then he posts to the blogs “Illustrating Portsmouth,” and “Illustrating Mayto.”

Although the York Hospital Café has not yet reopened to the community for indoor dining, caregivers, patients and visitors

ception is planned for Saturday, March 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Rochester Public Library is located at 65 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. For more information, visit www.rochestermfa. org/carnegie or www.forrestelliott.com. Image above: “That’s Where I Saw Her Planting Lavender,” oil on canvas, 16” x 20”, by Forrest Elliott.

may view the artwork while picking up take-out orders, or in the online art gallery at www. yorkhospital.com/online-artgallery. The online gallery also includes works from previous exhibitions. For more information or to purchase art, please contact Community Relations at 207-351-2385 or info@yorkhospital.com.

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The Wells Players at Wells High School (WHS) will present the off-Broadway hit musical comedy, “Little Shop of Horrors,” in the Olenn Auditorium, Wednesday, March 22 through Saturday, March 25. The play is a musical adaptation of the 1960 Roger Corman movie of the same name. The musical is produced by Ryan Lane and directed by Andrew Lopez.

This production represents WHS’s triumphant return to musical theater after a threeyear disruption due to the pandemic. The talented cast, timeless themes, relatable characters, powerful score, and sharp

edges of this musical will keep audiences at the edge of their seats the entire show!

In all, there are thirty-four students in the cast and crew. Musical direction is provided by Bailey Smith, who played “Chiffon” in WHS’s 2006 production of the musical. Music was composed by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.

The story is set in “Skid Row,” a rough part of New York City where its habitants long for a better life. Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Sam Coleman) has a love interest in his co-worker Audrey (Sarah Jerry). During a total solar eclipse, Seymour finds

an unusual plant that he names Audrey II. It turns out later that Audrey II has come to Earth from outer space, with an appetite for humans and an agenda to conquer the planet.

The novelty of the growing plant attracts a great deal of business to the struggling flower shop. However, after Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin (David Patnaude), to the plant following Orin’s accidental death, Seymour must now come up with more bodies for the increasingly hungry plant. Going forward, is he going to keep feeding Audrey II, or give up everything to be with the one he truly loves? Come and see this hilarious sci-fi musical for the answer.

Performance dates, times, and ticket prices are as follows: Wednesday, March 22 at 3:30 pm. Admission is free for students and seniors, all others,

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Principal cast members starring in “Little Shop of Horrors” includes (back row, left to right) Anne Michelle Randle (as Crystal), Elizabeth Nichols (Brianna), and Caroline Dufort (Chiffon), and (front row, left to right) Crow Campbell (Mr. Mushnik), Sam Coleman (Seymour), Sarah Jerry (Audrey), and David Patnaude (Orin). Photo courtesy of Ryan Lane.

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Playhouse Announces Million Dollar Quartet in NH Crafts Festival Applications Open

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The application window is now open for the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, to be held September 9-10, at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells.

Some 135 exhibitors from New England and beyond will show at the annual event, now in its 35th year. The festival happens on the weekend after Labor Day, drawing thousands to the popular Wells landmark reserve. Most artistic mediums are eligible for

consideration, with nature and natural materials held as the unifying theme. The jurying committee focuses on quality, originality, and diversity. Deadline for submissions is March 20.

Proceeds from the Nature Crafts Festival support education, conservation, and research programs at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, while helping to preserve and maintain the historic Laudholm campus.

To learn more or to apply, visit www.wellsreserve.org/crafts.

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The Music Hall and Ogunquit Playhouse are thrilled to announce their production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” on stage from March 22 through April 9 at the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.

The show is directed by Hunter Foster, who played Sam Phillips in the original Broadway production, and directed both previous productions of “Million Dollar Quartet” at Ogunquit Playhouse. Music direction

by Nat Zegree, who returns to the role of Jerry Lee Lewis, as he did in 2015 and 2016. The creative team also includes original Broadway scenic designs by Derek McLane, with additional scenic elements by Adam Koch, lighting by Richard Latta, costumes by Molly Walz, sound by Don Hanna, wig, hair and makeup by Roxanne De Luna, and casting by Binder Casting. The production stage manager is Rebecca McBee, and assistant stage manager is Emma Power.

The cast features Bart Shatto (Broadway: “War Paint,” “Les Misérables,” “The Civil War”) as Sam Phillips; Daniel Durston (National Tour: “Million Dollar Quartet,” Regional: “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas,” “Elvis the Musical”) as Elvis Presley; Christopher Wren (National Tour: “Million Dollar Quartet,” Regional, “Hank Williams: Lost Highway”) as Carl Perkins; Nat Zegree (Regional: “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Amadeus”) as Jerry Lee Lewis; Scott Moreau (National Tour: “Million Dollar Quartet,” Regional: “Ring of Fire”) as Johnny Cash.

Rounding out the cast are Megan Reinking (Broadway: “Hair,” “Lestat”); Nathan Yates Douglass (Ogunquit Playhouse: “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Heart-

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break Hotel”); Kieran McCabe (Regional: “Million Dollar Quartet,” “The Buddy Holly Story”); Brian Michael Henry (Regional: “Million Dollar Quartet,” ‘Jersey Boys”); Sam C. Jones (Regional: “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Million Dollar Quartet Christmas”); and Evan Bertram (Regional: “Mamma Mia,” “Shout!”).

“Million Dollar Quartet” brings one legendary night to life when four major talents came together to become a red-hot Rock and Roll band. Featuring a score of legendary hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On,” “Who Do You Love,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Hound Dog.”

For more than 90 years, Ogunquit Playhouse has been the artistic gateway to Maine’s southern seacoast, self-producing world-class regional theatre and inclusive arts education programs, nurturing a creative and communal hearth for all ages. For more information, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org and follow @ogunquitplayhouse on all social media platforms.

The Music Hall is a performing arts center featuring curated entertainment from around the world in two theaters in its downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For more information and ticket purchases, visit www.themusichall.org or call the Music Hall box office at 603436-2400.

A lifelong resident of the Piscataqua region and a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Michaud began his career with Historic New England, where he was the Ports-

mouth/Exeter site manager responsible for running four historic houses. After 12 years working at the NH Division of Historical Resources where he coordinated the state’s National Register of Historic Places and Historic Tax Credit programs, he took a position doing cultural resource management for the federal government. He is a board member of the New England chapter of the Vernacular Architectural Forum, Secretary of the Portsmouth Historical Society, and serves on a Strawbery Banke Museum’s National Council and Portsmouth Advocates.

The lecture is free and open to the public, no registration is required. The link to the lecture is posted on www.oldberwick. org. The lecture will be recorded and posted to the society’s website. The Old Berwick Historical Society’s 2023 lectures are generously sponsored by Kennebunk Savings and supported by historical society members and donors.

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Vehicle-To-Grid Pilot Project

WELLSRepresentative Gerry Runte (D) of York, presented LD 519, A Resolve to Conduct a Vehicle-to-grid Pilot Project Using Electric School Buses, at a public hearing before the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee recently.

The resolve would direct Efficiency Maine to design and operate a two-year vehicle-togrid pilot project at the WellsOgunquit Community School District (WOCSD). In the project, an electric school bus would serve as an electricity storage device to relieve grid congestion at peak hours and act as a source of backup power during outages while also still functioning as a transportation vehicle.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has already provided a grant to WOCSD for the purchase of 11 electric school buses.

“This pilot project will identify all the elements necessary to implement broader vehicle-togrid initiatives and stationary storage in general,” said Runte. “It will help Maine get a sense of

the costs and benefits and identify critical challenges to achieving this one component of our future electricity delivery system.”

The resolve was supported by numerous organizations, including the Natural Resources Council of Maine, Student Transportation of America and ReVision Energy. WOCSD also testified in support.

“Ultimately, this program can serve WOCSD, as well as our community by helping us model effective stewardship of the environment for our students and future leaders of the next generations,” said Superintendent James Daly.

The resolve faces further action in the coming weeks in committee, which will make a recommendation on the bill before sending it to the full Legislature for consideration.

Runte, a member of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, is serving his first term in the Maine House and represents Ogunquit, Wells and York. For more information, visit www.legislature.maine.gov/ legis/bills.

Cleantech Open Seeks Maine Innovators and Entrepreneurs

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The Governor’s Energy Office, in partnership with the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) and E2Tech, are offering entrepreneurs and startup companies in Maine financial incentives and logistical support to compete in the nation’s largest “cleantech” startup accelerator program, the Cleantech Open.

The Cleantech Open seeks to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs in cleantech – new services, software, or technology that reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Maine’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy identifies cleantech as a growth opportunity for Maine that will help the state grow its innovation economy, meet climate and clean energy goals, and build Maine’s clean energy workforce.

“Events like the Cleantech

Open showcase the extraordinary opportunities Maine’s entrepreneurs are creating to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels,” said Dan Burgess, Director of the Governor’s Energy Office. “We’re proud to partner with E2Tech and MTI to support clean energy startups and further establish Maine as a national leader in renewable energy and addressing climate change.”

“This program really works. Cleantech is fast-growing area of investment, which is poised to grow even faster with new incentives from the federal Inflation Reduction Act, but relatively few companies in Maine engage in this sector,” said Marty Grohman, executive di-

rector of E2Tech. “We’re seeking to change that by encouraging more Maine companies to get involved in the Cleantech Open.”

“Innovation is a driver of Maine’s economy, and accelerators like the Cleantech Open play a vital role in helping promising clean energy projects find commercial success,” said Brian Whitney, president of the Maine Technology Institute. “MTI is proud to help Maine companies engage in programs like this in partnership with organizations like E2Tech and the Governor’s Energy Office.”

Last year, one Maine startup – Prime Lightworks of Brunswick – was among the 40 entrants selected to participate in Cleantech Open Northeast. This year, the group hopes to identify five high potential cleantech startups from Maine to apply.

Applications for this year’s program are open until April 16. For more information and to register, visit https://e2tech.org/ cleantechopen or email anthony. ronzio@maine.gov.

Expanded Access To High-Speed Internet for the Underserved

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A new coalition is working to expand access to highspeed internet service in southern Maine while ensuring that people who lack financial resources or technical skills will also benefit.

“Internet access is now a critical part of civic engagement and participation, employment and access to essential services, such as telehealth and education,” said Project Manager James Rather, director of Strategic Initiatives at the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission. “Access to the internet is so important to function in society now. We don’t want to leave anyone behind.”

Expanding broadband access is the goal of a new, federally funded Regional and Tribal Broadband Partners Program, which the Maine Connectivity Authority administers. The program will support commu-

nity-driven planning efforts to develop solutions for expanding broadband infrastructure and assuring everyone has access.

“Unlike other types of our country’s infrastructure, such as roads, water, and sewer, the backbone of our digital infrastructure is owned by private companies. The pathway to digital equity will be universal access to high capacity broadband, which must become non-negotiable. In the meantime, 93% of libraries offer free WiFi to anyone logging on inside or outside the campus of the library,” said Kittery’s Rice Public Library Director Lee Perkins. “Public libraries are uniquely positioned to provide support to local residents as we move forward with this major undertaking.”

The Maine Connectivity Authority has divided the state into 12 regions to implement the initiative. Each region will

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Grade 11

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Ava Belle Brent, Maisy Buttercup Del Deo, Sarah Elizabeth

Earley, Emily Joy Estes, Dalton

Scott Grant, John Alfred Hopkins,

Samuel Atticus Hunter, Graham

David Lamprey, Matthew Edward

O’Sullivan, Nathan Pfirman, Benjamin Ward Watson.

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ter, Jolon Kenneth Clarke, Grace

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Cohen, Olivia Rose Coite, Emily Paige Cyr, Aspen Davis, Sarah

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Elizabeth Daly, Gavin Brent Davis, Kyle James Edminster, William

Bud Gear, Kirra Lynn Griffin, Brodi

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Higgins, Philip Cole Hilbert, Eli

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zanecz, Aidan Patrick McQuaide, Maxwell Peter Merrill, Fiona Abigail Miller, Tiffanie Michele Pelletier, Almudena Recio Posse, Benjamin Wood Ronca, Yamilah

Roseanna Saravong, Devon Bruce Tozier.

Grade 10

High Honors Fabiola Crespo, Chase Michael

Dolan, Jack Elwin Farrington, Dylan Timothy Jones, Emerson Maeve Joyce, Sophia Rose Luchette, Gianna Maria Magno, Peter Thomas Martin, Gwendolyn Rose Parisi, Brooke Wilkie Roe, Anabelle Leigh Sama, Sophia Rose Scapicchio, Noah Jakob Stevens, Chloe Grace Whitbread, Evan Carlson Young.

Honors

Garrett Michael Aceto, M axine Rose Adelson, Evan William Anastas, Hans Thomas Bakke, Cole Nelson Bridges, Meaghan Lynn Brown, Shea Andrew Buckley, Davis Clay Castle, Brady Davis Clary, Hannah Rose Cleary, Ryan Cooper Cummins, Chloe Caroline DeLuca, Natalie Kay Dickson, Camryn Ashley-Ann Donnell, Harper Jade Dragon, Benjamin Thomas Eager, Kailee Lynn Earley, Conor Francis Fell, Chloe Jayne Fernald, Marcus Kai Hamel, Ty Haseltine, John Mason Jacobsohn, Madeleine Louise James, Jack Owen Joyce, Veda Kiper Phelps, Tate Alexander Kuhn, Emma Liria-Gsottschneider, Owen Mathieson Lochran, Jonathan Jeffrey Luchette, Ava Sophia Martin, Hannah Rose Moroney, Brooklynn O’Neil, Lucy Alice Patterson, Sam Patti, Sophie Marie Pike, Elliot Morrison Prince, Liam George Pulsifer, Thomas James Reagan, Lindsay Rae Rivers, Coralyn Sannoa Robinson, CarolJane Rubin, Brayden Charles Ryan, Paul Loy Seah, Carter Joseph Short, Quinn Thomas Walenta, Harriet Bauer Watson,

Blake Wilson, Mei Li Yingst.

Commendations

Catherine Adair Bridge, Zoey Louise Buonaiuto, Jordan Corrado Caracoglia, Bradley William Carr, Audrey Drennan, Ava Duprez

Fontaine, Mary Beatrice Goldberg, Michael James Hanlon, Lucas Seth Ketchum, Adah Hope-Marie King, Aubrey Marcotte, Ruth Marie Matthews, Briegan Jenna Moulton, Brooke Lynne Rice, Aidan Patrick Ring, Logan James Schrimper, James Richard Stack.

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Nya Annlee Avery, Zoe Raine Carroll, Charles Lemly Drake, Kaitlyn Amber Hatfield-Landry, Mark-Antony Hristov Iordanov, Hazel Grace Kellogg, Boden Bryan Mann, Nina Lee Murphy, Callin James Noonan, Isabella Marie Parrotta, Scarlett Olivia Ring, Tessa Eilee Spaulding, Darla Patricia Waters.

Honors

Brett John Charles Aceto, Jack Anthony Armlin, Hayden Fleming Atkinson, Nicholas Robert Beaulieu, James Mannix Burke, Gabriel De Jesus Caraballo, Kelsey Chagnon, Six Chagnon, Ella Mae Clark, Finnegan Fleming

Convery, Layla Elisabeth Dean, Daniel Jay DeHerrera, Christopher Dimino, Cooper Barton Dodge, Brendan Emmet Dowling, Jakob Stillman Fletcher, Rhett Andrew Geranis, John Gardner Goodell, Robert Aj Hanscom, Jillian Leigh

Holland, Brady Roger Holmes, Marshall Kelty Huber, Parke r Emile Humphrey, Madelyn Marie Hutchins, Leah May Jarochym, Samantha Diane Jones, Maya Kellogg, Amelia Michele Kidd, Larkin Mayfield Michniewicz, Jameson George Moore, Joshua Hyde Neal, James Gordon Nichols, Maeghan Lee O’Brien, Henry Grosvenor Ober, Wyatt George Pellett, Adison Witham Regis, Levi Andersen Reid, Madisyn Marie Reynolds, Benjamin Baxtor Ring, Stefan Grant Sinclair, Cuyler Rose Dorothy Sparks, Kayleen Elizabeth Stoorza, Olivia Taylor Sutton, Esme Violet Voorhies, Joseph R Wentworth, Sara Michelle York.

Commendations

Riley Grace Barron, Lucia Dorothy Belliveau-Azzarito, Cailey May Brillant, Riley Butters, Brennan N Ciani, Rohin Miles Collis, Jadyn Elizabeth Cutts, Cheyanne Faith Deeney, Olina Vallentina Djenkova, Bronson Wolfe Eldredge, Jonathan Paul Estes, Maddigan Grace Fitzgerald, Pesce Sebastian Guerard, Madelyn Carol Herman, Samuel Adam Jancovic, Madeline Yvonne LeBlanc, Rohan Thomas Lizanecz, Flynn Thomas McAllister, Maurice Edward McCarthy, Evan Thomas Medina, Kiara Grace Melo, Connor James Peabbles, Daniel Glenn Rioux, Mira Cecile Rosinski, Kai Sullivan, Cameron David Swett, Trueman Robert Thompson, Brady Scott Witham, Morgan Woods, Maxwell James Zuckerman.

Grants Expand Career and Technical Education

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$15 Million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan Grants has been announced recently, helping to further expand career and technical education in Maine. The money will go towards funding for expanded

programs, equipment, and facility upgrades at several Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools throughout the state.

The grant funding will allow several CTEs to build new facilities or add to existing facilities, expanding hands-on,

Scholarship for a Plant-Loving Student

YORKThe Old York Garden Club raises funds throughout the year to support their annual scholarship award. The recipient will be a student who shows outstanding achievement and promise in any of the plantrealted sciences. This scholarship is in memory of Marion Prince Hosmer, and will be a minimum of $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s institution of choice in their name.

Applicants must be a legal Maine resident, a full-time student majoring in a horticulture or related major, and must have completed at least one full year of study at an institute of higher learning in Maine or New

Hampshire.

The deadline for submissions is Saturday, April 15. For more information and to apply, visit www.oldyorkgardenclub. org or email oygcme@gmail. com.

real-world programs for Maine students in plumbing, electrical, building construction, culinary and hospitality, EMT, welding, and more.

This $15 million grant funding is part of a larger $20 million investment from Governor Janet Mills’ Jobs Plan. In addition to the Jobs Plan funding, the Governor and the Legislature have increased funding for CTEs by nearly $10 million over the past four years, including $1.6 million to assist in the increased costs of supplies and $100,000 to expand CTE early childhood education programs. The biennial budget also proposes $500,000 to expand middle school CTE programs.

As a result, CTE enrollment has grown by nearly 11

percent over recent years, with an almost 300% increase in exploratory program enrollment that allows freshman and sophomores to sample multiple programs to follow their interests.

Maine’s Career and Technical Education regions and centers

enroll more than 9,800 students in 85 programs that develop workforce skills and knowledge and prepare students for success in their industries or higher education. For more information, visit www.maine.gov.

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Marshwood High School Quarter Two Honor Roll

Seniors

High Honors Shelby Anderson, Margaret Chamberlain, Mia Constantakos, Patrick Cook, Charlotte Daniels, Alex Dixon, Jackson DuBois, Grace Ducharme, Emma Fife, Jesse Keen, Lydia Phipps, Ryan Pote, MaryKatelyn Reeves, Owen Reeves, Sara Riley, Jonathan Sawyer, Abigail Simonelli, Kelsey Stevens, Anabelle Taff, Emma Tessier, Mitchell Vlcek, Lucia Wiegert, Sean Williams.

Honors

Daniella Aceto, Zaid Al Rubaye, Chloe Angell, Samantha Arnold, Gillian Barna, Sarah Bevan, Sylvia Bisson, Thomas Blaisdell, Paije Bowden, Grace Brackett, Michael Burbank, Mitchell Childress, Micah Costello, Ty Cougler, Lauryn Cruz, Alana Day, Jadyn Eastman, Peyton Emery, Harrison English-Yonan, Declan Fitzgerald, Ruby Foss, Addie Fuller, Camryn Given, Lilly Goodwin, Anthony Gori, Kaylin Grogg, Hannah Haggerty, Jared Herrin, Claudia Hohn, Alex Hussey, Emma Kim, Madison LaBreck, Taylor LaBreck, Sophie Lusenhop, Leah Maddison, Jack Marley, Samuel McShane, Jonah Nobel, Sydney Pergerson, Andrew Perry, Brooke Salvail, Hayden Sawyer, Evan Schmerber, Noa Semo, Matthew Seppala, Jason Singer, Danielle Siraco, Riley St. Pierre, Elaine Stewart, Elijah Tufts, Jeremy Turner, Griffin Vorbach, Benjamin Whiting-Grant, Wyatt Yager.

Honorable Mention

Cooper Aiguier, Shelby Boston, Kaylynn Decker, Ashlee DeForge, Thomas Demeroto, Henry Dim-

merling, James Dowd, Paige Gal-

lant, Keira Glinka, Rowyn Gould, Gehrig Hatch, Olivia Holt, Jenny

Lian, Madison Murray-Forbus, Graham Pruyne, Chloe Reed, Chloe Rooney.

Juniors

High Honors

Katalina Abell, Montana-Rae

Ballou, Maren Chapman, Aoife

Coomey, Stella Cullity, Josie

D’Angelo, Grace Dalton, Lily

Dupree, Lauren Hunting, Cameron Leveille, Kayley Lin, Sawyer

March, Luke Nelson, Alexandra

Nichols, Annika Oberg, Hadley

Prewitt, Aidan Pride, Douglass

Starkey, Rowan Waddell, Pearl

Wynne.

Honors

Abagail Astbury, Lily Bernier, Jacob Bynum, Megan Callahan, Leah Cavanaugh, Milo Closson, Liam Connors, Pamela Daskoski, Madisyn Denault, Kenai Clyde

Diaz, Hannah Doran, Kayleigh

Dowd, Carter Ducey, Katherine

England, Natalie Filippov, Noah

Fitzgerald, Lukas Flynn, Ava Gilmore, Jonathan Giroux, Seth Goodwin, Ella Holland, Samson Horton, Elizabeth Houghton, Rachel John-

son, Joshua Keen, Maren Kelley, Ella Kelly, Ivy Landry, Sadie Lewis, Erin Lindgren, Shannen Maldonis, Telma Marti, Elle McDaniel, Iza

McKean, Ella Montanus, Ayla

O’Leary, Riley Parnham, William

Poteracki, Joseph Riddell, Elisa

Rizzo, Katherine Sanborn, Mercedez Sanchez, Lily Sanzone, McKenzie Shaw, Lillian Sintiris, Stella Sorbello, Jasmine Wendell, Bradley Wentworth, Kaydence Wilder.

Honorable Mention

Ryan Boivin, Tyler Burns, Mason Foote, Aidan Foret, Katelyn Friberg, Jared Glidden, Marley Graham, Grace Gray, Lillian Hammond, Andrew Layton, Zackary Martin, Sarah McClellan, Olivia McCusker, Erika Parker, Rowan Pruett, Benjamin Santisi, Allison Smith, Jacob Theriault, Jaelin Trager, Andrew Webber.

Sophomores

High Honors

Elizabeth Barber, Addison Beale, Ella Bogh, Jacob Cardoza, Luigi CentiPizzutilli, Bella Curry, Luca DeGrappo, Olivia Drake, Zachary Ferioli, James Foss, Madeline Getchell, Kaylee Gilbert, Eva Hersey, Hannah Hodges, Charlotte Marquis, Olivia Minotti, Lucy Parker, Isaiah Perodin, Micaiah Perodin, Gracey Pickett, Joshua Sawyer, Lilia Seekamp, Chyanne Simms, Morgan Tessier, Benjamin Thompson, Fiona Tierney.

Honors Kaelyn Abrahamson, Jack Anderson, Tia Anderson, Ryan Arnold, Colin Barker, Anja Blanchette, Madeline Bowen, Owen Boyer, Katelynn Breton, Amelia Chick, Andre Clark, Camryn Conley, Olivia Desjardins, Elaine Doran, Lana Emery, Maria Flynn, Lauryn

Gobbi, Aidan Grady, Madison Griffin, Ari Herman, Grace Hilton, Laura Horvath, Noah Lane, Lucy LaRosa, Ayden Lavigne, Brady Macdonald, Quinn Maguire, Lila Manter, Hailey McIntire, Ryan Morrissey, Hannah Moylan, Rosemary Noble, Aliyah Painter, Anthony Piazza, Noah Rogers, Brianna Schoff, Sivan Semo, Simone Sevland, Kylie Shaw, Cullen St. Cyr, Aidan Stockwell, Sarah Theriault, Liam Tiernan, Megan TRUE, Taylor Udy, Hayden Wakefield, Chloe Walker, Lauren Walker, Gemma Wiegert, Edward Wiggin, Colin Yager, Emily Young.

Honorable Mention Kevin Aceto, Jaclyn Arnold, James Bailey, Ian Boudle, Kiersyn Boyle, Summer Brown, Brynn Butler, Wyatt Cripe, Sebastien Darling, Grace Dollins, Ryan Essex, Sarah Galvin, Sabrinah Gaudreau, Lilliana Gennaro, Emmett Hammond, Everett Hammond, Madison Healey, Caleb Hickman, Kaitlin Homans, Charles Hudson, Dallin Hunting, Mychala Marcotte, Aliza McKenney, Kiley Miller, Alyssa Moore, Landin Napolitano, Mason Poitras, Haley Puffer, Silas Reimels, Alexis Robinson, Caden Rose, Zachary Schadler, Juliana Siraco, Wyatt Stout, Makenzie Toof.

Freshmen

High Honors Abigail Bailey, Jacob Beauchesne, Rogan Boisvert, Alivia Churchill, Emma Cosenza, Shane Cullity, Jack Dalton, Parker Dixon, Fisher Drisko, David Duval, Brynn Folger, Cole Goodwin, Esme Gori, Ruth

Hilton, Gianna Jones, Anson Lin, Thomas McClellan, Madison Poitras, Ava Sanzone, Laurali Shisler, Olivia Simonelli, Charlotte Smith, Griffin Smith, Riley Smith, Kelsie Strong, Caebre Sullivan, Francis Tay, Noah Tessier, Wyatt Ury, Jackson Widerstrom, Fiona Williams, Cole Wolfe, Olivia Woods.

Honors

Sophie Adams, Caelyn Albanese, Sawyer Atkinson, Troy Bascio, Brody Bivens, Jason Burns, Beckett Casey, Daniella Chagnon, Landon Constantakos, Chloe Crosby, Noah Croteau, Sabine D’Aran, Hayden Demeroto, Kian Denault, Kamryn Donovan, Anyea Edelman, Kylie Folger, Alanna Foster, Aubrey Gelasakis, Connor Grogg, Liam Haggerty, Avery Hall, Kate Harmon, Matilda Harrison, Olivia Hartin, Lincoln Hayes, Charlie Hill, Brady Isabelle, Nathan Kelley, Owen Kelly, Natalie Lathrop, Maeve Long, Julia Lytle, Camden Marquis, Jack McManus, Molly Moore, Mycuelynne Murray, Riley Phipps, Alexander Rafferty, Faie Reed, Henri Rivard, Clovy Robinson, Isabel Rothwell, Maya Sanzone, Oliver Scott, Carter Shaw, Emerson Shepard, Adele Smaracko, Bryan Smith, Leo Smith, Paige Souder, Ethan Waddell, Jenna Wessling, Emma Wiggin, Nellie Young.

Honorable Mention

Zavier Bolstridge, Aidan Canty, Ella Carr, Piper Catanese, Danielle Chapman, Savannah Chapman, Caleb Chick, Nora Dockham, Tavian Fennell, Oliver Reed, Carter Siebach, Renee St. Pierre, Mason Wilder.

YORKThe York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) has been recently awarded $1,883,331 in federal funding to support Nasson Health Care. Nasson, one of 20 Community Health Centers (CHC) in Maine, will use the funding to continue providing medical, dental, and behavioral health care to over 7,000 Maine patients.

“One in six Maine people receive their care from Community Health Centers – they are essential for public health and help Maine’s most vulnerable populations receive affordable health care,” said Senators Collins and Angus King, who cosponsored the legislation. “With this critical funding, Nasson Health Care will be better equipped to serve the people of York County and will be able to

keep providing top-of-the-line care to its patients.”

“Federally Qualified Health Centers exist to improve the quality of life for our neighbors and patients. Each year we are able to provide access to medical, dental and behavioral health care using a patient-centered model, with the goal of providing extensive primary care and services,” said Carter Friend, Executive Direc-

tor of York County Community Action. “We’re proud to use this HRSA funding to continue our work at Nasson Health Care, which plays such a critical role in the overall health of our community, especially for those who might not otherwise have access to health care.”

The competitive funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Health Center Cluster Program. The program specifically targets the economic and medically vulner-

able as well as the geographically isolated.

CHCs operate in both rural and urban areas, in every state in the nation, and provide important healthcare access for millions of Americans in need.

For more information visit www.king.senate.gov.

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Health & Fitness

Grants for Outdoor Fitness Courts

STATEWIDEMaine-based Community Health Options and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) have extended their partnership through 2023. Now in its third year, Health Options and NFC will award $500,000 in grants to support communities interested in joining the statewide campaign to bring local wellness programs and free high performance workouts to thousands of people, the partnership recently announced.

Health Options and NFC launched the statewide partnership in 2021 to expand free access to public fitness programs by bringing outdoor fitness courts to communities across Maine. NFC’s initiative is now poised to deliver important outdoor wellness programs across the state.

The 2022 campaign yielded six public-private investment partners resulting in more than $400,000 in funding that created new, healthy infrastructure for over 40,000

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Maine, supporting more than 560 jobs that generate more than $17.3 million in wages. Annually, the state produces more than 575,000 gallons of syrup.

Most sugarhouses offer maple syrup samples and demonstrations on how pure Maine maple syrup is made. Many farms offer games, activities, treats, and sugarbush tours.

Local maple producers include Douston Maple & Honey in Arundel (207-2845562), Gile’s Family Farm in Alfred (207-324-2944), and Maple Moon Farm in Lebanon (978-376-3032). Come tour the sugar houses, sample the syrups and contribute to the local economies! For more information and a complete list of participating maple porducers, visit www.mainemapleproducers.com and www. smmsa.org.

residents. Select Maine cities have already benefited from the grant funds, opening Health Options Fitness Courts in city parks, with some parks incorporated into existing teen and adult wellness programming, from senior walking and fitness classes to local high school and recreational programming.

“We are excited to bring more Fitness Courts to the state. We hope these courts will encourage free outdoor activity and improve the overall health and wellbeing of Mainers.” said Amanda Mc Kenzie, wellness program manager at Health Options.

Added NFC Founder Mitch Menaged, “National Fitness Campaign is proud to extend our partnership with Health Options after a successful 2022 campaign as the state sponsor in Maine. This continued investment in healthy communities will deliver tremendous resources to combat the rising costs of sedentary living and improve health outcomes as the network of Fitness Courts grows across the state.”

NFC develops outdoor public gyms that feature a series of seven-movement workouts, with digital coaching on free Fitness Court apps. The apps deliver regular content to keep

fitness training fun for adults of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. There are also opportunities for free fitness classes through an ambassador program using local trainers.

Municipalities, schools and other organizations who own accessible public space are encouraged to apply to join the program this year. Grant recipients will receive a wellness toolkit, education and design resources to assist in planning, funding and launching their outdoor Fitness Court and community wellness campaign.

Community Health Options is a Maine-based, nonprofit, member-led health insurer and plan administrator providing comprehensive health plans for individuals, families and businesses. Health Options offers a robust network of 48,000 healthcare providers including clinicians, hospitals and pharmacies in New England.

National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a wellness consulting firm founded in San Francisco, CA in 1979. NFC offers grant funding, project management and master planning services to cities, schools and sponsors to build healthy communities.

For more information, visit www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/maine or email hbouffard@healthoptions.org.

STATEWIDEFamily and Community Mediation (FCM) is pleased to announce the recent launch of their mediation services for Mainers who are 50 years and older, including support for cases of abuse, family conflict, and housing challenges. FCM has recently collaborated with Legal Services for the Elderly and the Maine Council on Aging to promote this program for Maine seniors in need of conflict coaching and/or mediation.

To support this initiative, FCM also sponsored a series of workshops on issues facing Mainers over 50, including an Elder Abuse Workshop facilitated by the Elder Abuse Institute of Maine and a workshop, “The role of Aging: Self- Empowerment and Reframing Aging for Self and Others,” facilitated by Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci of the University of New England.

FCM offers affordable and accessible family matters mediation for all Maine families and

children who are experiencing difficult life challenges. Mediation helps families navigate conflicts arising from divorce, custody, visitation, co-parenting planning, and child support. The organization is dedicated to continually improving and expanding its services to Maine’s most vulnerable populations.

FCM is sensitive to the many pressures school districts are facing throughout the state and the nation. The organization is currently exploring ways to help schools resolve conflicts involving families, teachers, administrators, community members, and school boards.

FCM is a non-profit corporation managed through a volunteer network of mediators and directors. For more information, visit www. mainefcm.org.

People and Business Profiles

IWCNE Starts the Year Off Well

AHNA Elects Joyce Morrissette to Nominating Committee

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The International Women’s Club of New England (IWCNE) recently welcomed their new incoming board members Denise Gaffney, Barb Poulin, and Linda Anderson, and thanked their retiring board members, Marion McAuliffe, Anne Supenia, Deborah Forster, Jane Bagnell, and Margareta Claesson, for a successful 2022.

An award luncheon was held at the end of January, which also recognized the four charity recipients for “2022: A Place to Start,” “Girls on the Run,” “240 Strings,” and “Camp Kita,” pictured left to right. The club has been raising funds for local charities for 30 years.

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When Warren’s opened, it was a tiny six-stool lobster stand. It has since become a Kittery icon, providing jobs and donating generously to the community. Warren’s is now a newly renovated, 350+ seat restaurant owned by Scott and Claudia Cunningham and family. The award was accepted by Colleen McDonald and Brad Cunningham.

Eliot - Sandy Hill Farm. Sandy Hill Farm is the location of one of the first European settlements in Maine, founded by Alexander Shapleigh in 1635. It was operated as a homestead farm for many years. Of the original 800-acre settlement, Sandy Hill Farm is what remains of the original property. The farm is now owned by grandson Bill Widi and family. Bill grew up surrounded by small business owners, which made him desire to make his own unique impact in the world. As his nomination states, “The family has built an incredible agricultural business and massive attraction, bringing people from all over New England to their 17-acre farm. During the holiday season, 14 acres of the farm are decorated with over 1.2 million lights and spectacular displays, the most illuminated walk-through light show in New England. The farm

February was the IWCNE’s first fundraising event of the year, a “Souper Bowl Soup Tasting with Football Bingo.”

The Yum-Bardi trophy, named after the Vince Lombardi trophy awarded to the winning Super Bowl team, was awarded to the soup, out of ten, that got the most votes. Congratulations to Marian Stanton with her winning Ginger Vegetable soup! $900 was raised at this event.

Throughout the year, the club also enjoys book discussions, language conversation groups, guest speakers, luncheons, potlucks, and fundraisers such as their holiday fair. For more information, visit www.iwcne.net or find them on Facebook.

has inspired other small-scale farmers to look at creative ways to bring additional revenue.” The award was accepted by Bill.

South Berwick - Stage House Inn. The Stage House Inn is a family owned and operated business along with The Red Barn at Outlook Farm, Links at Outlook golf course and Outlook Tavern. James Flynn and family have transformed what was an old building into what is now a stunning property for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. With the addition of a new restaurant and a new 20-room lodging facility, the positive impact it has brought to South Berwick and nearby towns is significant. The award was accepted by James.

York - York Harbor Inn.

York Harbor has always been one of Maine’s loveliest and leastcrowded seaside resorts. Surrounded by oceanfront estates, the harbor escaped the commercialization that altered some of Maine’s better-known resorts.

The Inn changed ownership in the 1940s and was operated by the Colligan family until 1979, when it was purchased by current owners, the Dominguez family.

The Dominguezs continue to build the business, adding major additions and updates to the facilities. The building adjacent to

The American Holistic Nurses Association has elected Joyce Morrissette, BSN, RN of Arundel, to the Nominating Committee. Her responsibilities will include recruiting potential candidates to serve in elected positions for the 2023 ballot, acting on and cultivating leadership in committees assigned by the President and acting as a liaison between the Association and other organizations.

Joyce Morrissette is the founder of Nurse Flourish and author of “Receive, So You May Give: A Self-Care Path for Nurses.” She facilitates, coaches, and leads nurses and teams toward recovery from the pandemic, using it as a catalyst for growth. Learning and development is designed to increase mental wellness and workplace well-being. Joyce is the former director of training for the Maine Resilience Building Network. She’s also a graduate of the Integrative Health and Lifestyle program for healthcare professionals

the inn on the west side, known as the Yorkshire House, was purchased in 1983 and became part of the Inn. The Inn continues to support the area by providing local jobs and donations, and provides fine dining, lodging, banquet and meeting spaces, and conference facilities to both travelers and locals. The award was accepted by Alice Balkin and Garrison Dominguez.

2022 Volunteers of the Year

Volunteers are essential for many non-profit organizations. Generous with their time and talents, volunteers bring light and life to many incredible charitable and non-profit organizations and community endeavors. The York Region Chamber of Commerce takes pride in recognizing these individuals for their valuable contributions to the community.

Kittery - Seacoast Community Fridge, a free public food station cofounded by Whitney Blethen, Katie Guay and Dave Vargas.

Eliot - Josie Ouellette, volunteer firefighter who supports the Town of Eliot whenever called upon.

South Berwick - Bridget Pote, who volunteers her time at the local Food Pantry, and the Giving Tree, organizing gift

at the Dr. Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Her nursing background includes clinical research and 25 years of experience as a psychiatric nurse. Joyce is pursuing graduate studies in psychology and is committed to cultural transformation in healthcare.

The American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is a non-profit specialty nursing professional membership organization that serves as the definitive voice for registered nurses who practice holistic nursing. Founded in 1981, AHNA’s primary mission is to advance holistic nursing through Practice, Community Building, Advocacy, Research and Education. The association is dedicated to the continued development of evidence-based holistic research, self-care methods for nurses and non-pharmacological pain management. AHNA offers networking opportunities to its members along with continuing nursing education through webinars, self-study programs, publica -

baskets for holidays.

York - Kathleen Kluger, who worked tirelessly to update the town’s comprehensive plan, and worked to encouraginh voters to pass a new comp plan for the first time in 20 years.

2022 Citizens of the Year

What are the criteria one must meet to be considered the Citizen of the Year? It is a dedicated, hardworking person who gives their time and talent for the benefit of their community.

Kittery - Dianne Fallon, for her service on the Rice Library board, fundraising and coaching Odyssey of Mind.

Eliot - Claudia Kaerner for her support in the success of Eliot Connects, a nonprofit providing information on community assistance programs.

South Berwick - John Kareckas, for his 37 years of community service.

York - Diana Marzinzik, for her board work on the 175th anniversary celebration for the Second Christian Church Table of Plenty.

The Chamber of Commerce would like to say thank you to all the award recipients. Your community support is commendable! For more information, visit www.gatewaytomaine.org.

tions, conferences, and scholarship and grant opportunities.

AHNA currently services more than 5,300 members through 136 local chapters in the U.S. and abroad. Holistic nursing is recognized by the American Nurses Association as an official nursing specialty with a defined scope and standards of practice. For more information, visit www.ahna.org.

Pediatric Associates of York Hospital to Relocate

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York Hospital recently announced that one of its provider practices, Pediatric Associates of York Hospital, is moving from the hospital’s York campus at 16 Hospital Drive, to a new location at 127 Long Sands Road, Suite 11 in York, approximately a half mile away – effective March 6.

The pediatric provider team of Michael Vinograd, MD, Glenn Jones, MD, Andrew Oliver, MD, Harriet Sanclemente, PNP, and Ashley Webster, FNP will share Suite 11 with York Family Practice and York Hospital Physical Therapy. The new location continues to offer a convenient, in-town location with more parking. Pediatric Associates second location on the campus of York Hospital in Wells remains unchanged.

For more information, email info@yorkhospital.com or call 207-351-1710.

The Cottages at Coastal Pines offers bright and spacious open concept floor plans perfect for casual living and easy entertaining. From beautifully designed layouts to spacious kitchens and cottage style trim with generously sized bedroomsthe sense of warmth and charm within these unique cottage-style homes is felt the moment you step inside.

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Meet Sophie! Sophie is gorgeous, with a long, multicolored coat and fluffy tail. She is very high energy, and sometimes gets a little carried away. Sadly, Sophie had to be surrendered to Safe Haven by an elderly couple who adored her, but just couldn’t handle her energy and unpredictability.

Because she is so athletic, her play level can be too much for those who are unsteady walking or have health issues.

Sophie is only about five years old, very healthy and loves being active. She needs a person or family who is also active. Sophie will be happiest in a younger environment, with people who can keep up and give her the energetic workouts she craves: romping and jumping and pouncing.

Safe Haven Humane Society PO Box 91 / 1784 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-1611 / (207) 216-9169

info@safehavenhumanesociety.org

www.safehavenhumanesociety.org

She is very sweet, good with gentle dogs, and would be a great match for someone who’s cat experienced and knows when to back away from a kitty who wants to be left alone. Cats give warnings and clues when they wish to be left alone. Those who understand cat language would be preferred applicants.

We feel that younger children would not be a good match for this strong-willed kitty, but older, cat-experienced children might be compatible. We hope you’ll meet this sweet girl and put in your application to adopt this beautiful kitty by visiting our website. Thank you!

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VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

drawing. Free but donations appreciated. FMI: www.brickstoremuseum.org or 207-985-4802.

Saturday, March 25

Edith’s 139th Costume Party

5 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Wear any favorite decade’s style to this costume party fundraiser at the museum! Appetizers, era-themed

seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are on the lookout now for donations of spring and summer seasonal items. Feel free to bring in floral boughs of forsythia, tulips and blooming vines. We want to deck out our store to welcome the spring we’re all eagerly awaiting! We receive donations on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. We welcome quality home goods: linens (please note the size), clothing, kitchen wares, children’s like-new toys, (if toys require batteries, please provide them so we know the toys work), books, small furnishings, garden décor, farmhouse and beach house motifs, and anything vintage!

beverages, costumes, raffle, and rarely-seen artifacts. For tickets and FMI: www.brickstoremuseum. org or 207-985-4802.

Community Bonfire

6-8 p.m. at North Berwick Community Center, 264 Lebanon Rd., North Berwick. An evening of small-town fun! Live music, food truck by Bubba Fyres Wings & Things. Area Boy Scouts will be on hand selling hot cocoa and popcorn. Bring a chair! FMI: nbrec@

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develop a regional digital inclusion plan, identify a regional representative to serve on the statewide task force focused on digital equity, and identify community anchor institutions to recommend projects to fund. In addition, the state is working with Tribal Nations to ensure that tribal priorities are reflected in the state’s plan.

Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission is holding a community listening workshop on Tuesday, April 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at York County Community College (YCCC), 112 College Dr., Wells. The public is encouraged to attend.

Emma’s Angels Rescue

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Hi! I’m Nala! I’m an amazing two-plus-year-old Fawn Merle Great Dane. I am an easy peasy, go-with-the-flow, 100 lb. plus, tall drink of water! I’m

Emma’s Angels Rescue 30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906 207-676-5599 axel1759@aol.com

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looking for my fur-ever home with another dog pal or two.

I love kids, but this body won’t stop on a dime! I will lean, bump, and nudge you over to give and get love, so experienced large breed owners or households with kids over ten years old are best for me.

Tell me you have the roomy home and fenced-in yard I’ll need for my commanding size! Call the number listed below to set up a meet and greet.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is

Summer Camp at AWS

KENNEBUNKAnimal Welfare Society

(AWS) AWS summer camps give animal-loving students days packed with fun activities and adventures, both inside the Adoption Center and outside in the fresh air.

Students learn to be as curious as a kitten, as energetic as a puppy and as agile as a bunny. They enrich the lives of AWS animals with hands-on projects such as preparing treats or reading stories. They partici-

maine.rr.com or 207-676-3206.

Sunday, March 26

Freebie Barn Swap

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Community swap will take place at the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility, 1 Mac Kenzie Ln., Kittery. The Freebie Barn program relies on dedicated volunteers to keep it going, and appreciates anybody ready to volunteer for them. FMI: www.kitteryme.gov/freebiebarn.

Over the next five years, the state will spend as much as $250 million in infrastructure investment and approximately $125 million in digital equity and inclusion strategies to expand access to and adoption of highspeed internet throughout the state. This planning work on the regional level will lay the groundwork, helping state officials make decisions about how best to expand access by getting input from local communities and organizations that best understand opportunities and needs.

For more information, visit www.smpdc.org/broadband.

pate in interactive games, lessons and presentations to learn about companion animals and the many roles they play in our lives. During the week, students take several off-site field trips to learn about wildlife conservation and animal rehabilitation. Every day of camp, students engage their curiosity, use their imagination and make new friends of all kinds!

Daily instruction from an AWS Humane Educator helps students become the best animal

an all-volunteer organization in North Berwick. Needed at this time: we can always use dry dog food (4 Health or Blue Buffalo) and wet paté cat food. Donations can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road North Berwick. Thank you so much!

advocates they can be. Whether students love snakes or squirrels, horses or house cats, puppies or pandas, AWS camp is the place to be!

Registration is now open and is filling very fast! Dates are as follows: Week of June 19: Junior Camp, ages 7-9; Week of June 26: Senior Camp, ages 10-13; Week of July 10: Junior Camp, ages 7-9; Week of July 17: Senior Camp, ages 10-13; Week of July 24: Junior Camp, ages 7-9; Week of July 31: Junior Camp, ages 7-9; Week of August 7: Senior Camp, ages 10-13; Week of August 14: Junior Camp, ages 7-9. For more information and to register, visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org/ events/category/youth/daycamps/summer-camp.

Animal Welfare Society PO Box 43 / 46 Holland Road West Kennebunk, ME 04094 (207) 985-3244

info@animalwelfaresociety.org

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“Making Water Better!”

Joan E. Bigos, 78

NORTH BERWICK – Joan

E. Bigos, 78, of Somersworth Road, passed away at her home March 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born July 10, 1944 in Fall River, MA, daughter of Paul and Dorothy (Allinson) Boardman.

Joan lived in Rhode Island where she met her husband of 61 years, Donald Bigos. Together they raised their family between the Carolinas and New England.

Joan loved her cats and baking for her large family. She was an avid bluegrass fan and enjoyed playing bluegrass music on her guitar. Joan cherished her family the most in life.

She was predeceased by her parents and infant son, Paul Bigos. Surviving is her husband Donald Bigos, Sr. of North Berwick; sons, Donald (Woody) Bigos II and wife Heather of Rochester, NH, David Bigos of Woodruff, SC, Keith Bigos and wife Michelle of Piedmont, SC, Eric Bigos of North Berwick; daughters, Joan (Nomie) Bigos of North Berwick, Donna Bigos of Wolfeboro, NH, Saundra Bigos of Tiverton, RI, Jennifer Spencer and husband Matt of Greer, SC, Heather Bigos of Pendleton, SC; brother Rev. Paul Boardman II and wife Muriel of the Villages, FL; as well as 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. No flowers, please.

Friends who wish may contribute to Another Chance Animal Rescue, PO Box 552, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme. com.

Wendell Birch, 94

NORTH BERWICK –

Wendell Birch, age 94 of North Berwick, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023, following a long period of declining health. In his final days, his beloved family had the chance to be with him and with each other, reminiscing, laughing, crying, comforting and just enjoying being together, just as he would have wanted.

Wendell, the son of Wesley and Janet (Lincoln) Birch, was born on January 17, 1929. He graduated from North Berwick High School and attended UNH before enlisting in the US Army at the outset of the Korean War. He served in Korea and then returned home, working as a manufacturing engineer at General Electric Co. in Somersworth, NH, for 40 years.

Wendell was born and raised in North Berwick. He loved his hometown, and never had the desire to live anywhere else. He served his community in a number of capacities over the years, including serving on the Board of Selectmen and the Budget Committee. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, and supported it with his time and talents for many years.

One of Wendell’s childhood friends was a classmate named Jean Day who, in 1951, became Jean Birch. They were married for 68 years, and together built a life centered around a family that brought them both great joy. They provided a rock-solid foundation for their three daughters in a home filled with love, laughter and never-ending support. As the family grew, Wendell embraced the role of “Papa,” building a deep and unique relationship with each of his five grandchildren. He instilled in them the same love of family, passion for the outdoors, a sense of pride in working hard, and doing the right thing that defined

his life. He and Jean had a long, happy and well-deserved retirement together, spanning nearly three decades.

Wendell was a true “Mainer,” and embraced all the strength and stubbornness that he felt was inherent in that title. He was a man of great integrity, work ethic, intelligence, humor and Yankee ingenuity. He was a tinkerer, a designer, a woodworker, an avid reader, a Red Sox fan, a man of faith and so much more. His greatest passion was being active in the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fly-fish, garden, cut wood on the family woodlot and take care of his immaculate yard. He was never happier than when he was at his camp on Horseshoe Pond catching (and releasing) the perfect native brookie. His was truly a life well-lived.

Wendell was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Jean, and infant son, Peter. He is survived by his three daughters, who are so grateful for the gift of his love and support for all these years: Patty MacDonald and husband Richard of Wells, Deb Jalbert and husband Paul of North Berwick, and Karen Birch and partner Brad Hughes of North Berwick. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren who brought him so much joy: Amanda Westman; Brianne Westman, her fiancé James Doucette, and their children, Anika and Wesley; Dan Jalbert and partner Samantha Novak; Jon Jalbert, his wife Janet, and their children, Payton and Chase; and Sarah Jalbert and her fiancé Joe Daigle.

A time of visitation will be held at the Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 17, 5-8 p.m. Wendell’s family looks forward to seeing everyone and sharing memories of this wonderful man. A funeral service will be held at the First Congregational Church of North Berwick on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m., with a luncheon to follow at the church. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the First Congregational Church of North Berwick or to Fraser-Ford School at Waypoint (formerly Waban). Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick. Condolences and memories may be shared on his page at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Patricia A. Mason, 89

OGUNQUIT – Patricia A. Mason, of 9 Stoneybrook Drive, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2022.

She was born October 30, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Franklin N. and Margaret (Patrick) Hewson. She attended local school there and graduated from Upper Darby High School. Patricia received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Home Economics at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, with a major in food and nutrition.

Patricia has been employed by the Philadelphia Gas Works in Philadelphia, PA; Food Specialties, Inc., Worcester, MA; Colonial Stores, Inc., Atlanta, GA; General Foods, Inc., White Plains, NY; and Manning, Selvage & Lee Public Relations in New York, NY. While in New York City, she was active in her professional organization, Home Economics in Business, and served as its president.

After retiring to Maine with her husband in 1983, she joined the Ogunquit Women’s Club and served as its president, delivered Meals on Wheels, worked at Christmas Dove in Perkins Cove, and wrote a cooking column for York County Coast Star, called “Creative Cooking,” for 23 years. She volunteered on the Ogunquit Performing Arts Committee for many years, and was still serving as co-chairwoman at the time of her passing. Patricia was also a benefactor to many local and national charities throughout the years.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Society. A Celebration of Life will be held 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at the Old Village Inn, 250 Main St., Ogunquit. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com for online condolences.

Aldo Mencaccini, 102

KENNEBUNK – Aldo Mencaccini, 102, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Formerly of New City and Delmar, NY. Aldo called the Atria in Kennebunk home for the past seven years.

Born May 2, 1920, in Mondaino, Italy, the son of Pietro and Terza (Filippucci) Mencaccini, Aldo came to the United States at 16 years old. He became a world renowned builder and repairman of accordions and founder of Bell Duovox Accordions. After selling his company at 86 years old, Aldo continued servicing accordions from around the world well into his 90s.

Aldo is survived by his only daughter Linda Blanch and her husband Gary of Wells; grandchildren, Danielle Hartigan and husband Michael of Stoneham, MA, Sara Mann and husband David of Westwood, MA, and Leanna Avery and husband Nicholas of Hooksett, NH; and six great-grandchildren, Cordelia, Bianca, Natalie, Piper, Peyton, and Henry.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Inez Mencaccini.

An hour of visitation will be held on Friday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Martha Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk.

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The Kennebunk Savings Community Promise annual giving program is looking back on the year in donations to local nonprofit organizations.

In 2022, contributions totaled $1.8 million, with 362 groups receiving funds. The Community Promise is a source of pride for the mutually-owned bank and its employees. “We see our communities as our stockholders,” said Bradford C. Paige, President and CEO. “The Community Promise is central to our purpose and it is part of our identity to be as involved as we are.”

Among the bank’s donations this year was a season-long sponsorship of the New Hampshire Theatre Project (NHTP), a community-minded arts nonprofit in Portsmouth, NH’s West End. “The Kennebunk Savings Season Sponsorship is invaluable to New Hampshire Theatre Project,” said Genevieve Aichele, the theatre group’s Executive Director. “Ticket fees only cover 30% of a production’s cost, even less now with audiences slow to return after COVID. Without sponsors like Kennebunk Savings, we could never produce the high-quality, thought-provoking performances for which NHTP is known.”

The bank’s donation also underwrites NHTP’s “Community Connectors” series, which encourages community dialogue around issues and themes explored in their shows.

A grant from the bank went to further expanding the Sanford Community Garden, managed by the Sanford-Springvale Mousam Way Land Trust. “The support of Kennebunk Savings allowed us to serve more gardeners and three social service agencies along with a summer gardening program for 20 preteens,” said Bud Johnston, the Trust’s Director. The Sanford Head Start Program also received almost 400 pounds of produce from the gardens. In 2023, the Land Trust plans on augmenting the gardens with a greenhouse, and elevated garden beds for increased accessibility.

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tine wetland and upland in an already highly-developed area of Hampton. “The property has many great qualities about it related to storm water management, water quality, wildlife habitat, and wildlife corridors. It will also give people a chance to step away and settle among the trees and by the flowing water for a few moments of peace and quiet. That is as important to the success of a community as is a vibrant economy and great schools,” Diener said.

The bank also supported the work of longtime educational partner, Junior Achievement of Maine. The group’s Development Director, Abby Rioux, notes that the bank’s grant “is projected to empower over 1,400 students in York County during the 2022-2023 school year.” The group’s school programs teach skills like budgeting and career planning, as part of their “Financial Education and Work Readiness for York County Kids” initiative.

“After two difficult years that created severe academic barriers for Maine kids, Kennebunk Savings’ support continues to help inspire students to dream big and reach their potential,” Rioux continued.

The Spotlight Fund made targeted donations in support of three signature causes - substance use disorder prevention and recovery, alleviating food insecurity, and supporting early childhood development. Spotlight grants included helping to purchase a car for the Maine Recovery Fund to provide rides to work for their clients, and a contribution toward the construction of the new Families First medical center in Portsmouth, NH.

The $1.8 million in total donations represents the Kennebunk Savings’ highest-ever community commitment, but Paige emphasized one of the bank’s informal, internal mottos. “We like to say that it’s not just about what we give, it’s also what we do, and I really believe that,” he said. Kennebunk Savings employees logged 8,950 hours of volunteer time in 2022. Liz Torrance, VP, Social Responsibility Manager at the Bank, observed that “our coworkers are everywhere in the community. Serving on boards, helping to organize fundraisers,

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The Kennebunk Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of full-time police officer, Kristin Kirby, who began on February 13 of this year. Kristin moved to Maine after working as an officer at NYPD over the past seven years. During Kristin’s time at NYPD she was stationed out of the 111th Precinct in Bayside, Queens, where she was named Officer of the Month three times, served as the precincts Youth Coordinating Officer, and has been trained in counter terrorism, response to active shooter, and crisis intervention.

After working details in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, she should have no problem adjusting to her routine in Kennebunk! Welcome, Kristin!

In the photo: Lt. Russell, Officer Kirby, Chief MacKenzie and Deputy Chief O’Brien.

pitching in with yardwork and caring for animals at shelters.”

Volunteering even took some employees into the ocean, where they assisted with Special Surfers, a nonprofit that provides surfing lessons to individuals with disabilities.

Kennebunk Savings has been a longtime sponsor and provider of volunteer assistance. “Last summer was my first time volunteering with Special Surfers, and I will make sure not to miss it moving forward,” said Jess Owens, Manager at the Bank’s Lower Village branch in Kennebunk. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of the participants, and tears of joy from the parents was so incredible. Having a family member with a physical disability gives me such an appreciation for what this program contributes to our community.”

Kennebunk Savings’ Community Relations team, which administers annual giving, has been working responsively since the beginning of the pandemic.

“The circumstances of COVID19 prompted our nonprofit partners to get creative - expanding access and creating new channels for services,” Torrance explained. “The scope of their work has permanently expanded, and yet many of them are operating with lower levels of funding. It was gratifying to be able to show up for them.”

For more information, visit www.kennebunksavings.com.

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The Board of Directors of York Ready for Climate Action (YRCA), a grassroots citizens’ organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the causes and effects of climate change, has hired an executive director, the first employee for the organization.

YRCA is home to the Eco Homes and Waste Reduction and Diversion (WRAD) programs. The group was formerly known as “York Ready For 100%,” before updating its name and forming an official 501(c)3 last year. Marina Mails began her job as part-time executive director in February. Mails most recently served as co-director and operations director of the national climate advocacy organization, The Climate Mobilization. She managed finances, compliance, and human resources for that organization, and in her five years there she helped it grow from a small start-up to an influential force.

Mails holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from Wake Forest University and a Master’s of Science in Counseling from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, NC. She was a licensed professional counselor before leaving that field to pursue work on climate change. Mails lives in York with her husband and two school-aged children.

A large part of York Ready for Climate Action’s work is providing the information and personal assistance that residents

need to reduce their energy use and thus their carbon emissions. The group’s principal focus is individual homes, the source of the greatest carbon emissions in York. YRCA was formed in 2019 to help the community’s residents meet the bold and comprehensive goals of York’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) by helping residents reduce their carbon footprint.

“I’m thrilled to be working in my community to bring about concrete change,” Mails said. “YRCA has a team of incredibly committed volunteers who have begun the work of helping York reach its ambitious goals. I feel lucky to be a part of this team, working toward critical climate action alongside so many dedicated people.”

YRCA has developed a suite of programs based on successful examples from allied organizations in other communities, such as the HeatSmart Alliance in Massachusetts, Bedford New York’s Energy Coach program and A Climate to Thrive on Mount Desert Island.

YRCA’s Board has established Energy Equity as a priority and hopes to involve members of the community in planning energy solutions. The organization is working on strategies to reach all York households with its information on energy- and money-saving programs. This spring YRCA will launch an energy coach program to support York homeowners throughout the process of home energy improvement projects. For more information, visit yorkreadyforclimateaction.org.

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Y RCA Hires Executive Director

Kennebunk PD Welcomes New Officer

“Let us make your residential and commercial needs a reality. Covering a wide variety of services in the industry, and derived from an engineering and construction background!”

Burial will be at a later date at Ascension Chapel Mausoleum in Monsey, NY.

To leave a message of condolence, visit Aldo’s Book of Memories at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.

Esther M. Montague, 91

YORK - A life well lived, Esther M. (Beard) Montague,

age 91, of York, formerly of Tewksbury, MA and Litchfield, NH, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH.

She was the beloved wife

of Frederick W. Montague, who passed away August 31, 2016. Their love was like no other, and they were married for 66 years.

Born in Boston on October 10, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Curtis and Verna (Crowell) Beard. Esther was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School in 1949. Married in the fall of 1949, they began their family in 1953. Esther’s children and husband were her world. No words are adequate to describe the care and devotion she took in being a wife and mother. Becoming a grandmother brought her to

a whole new level of happiness and pure joy. Her Princess and her Angel were loved and cared for beyond measure.

Prior to her retirement in 1997, Esther was employed as an investigator by the Internal Revenue Service in Andover, MA.

She resided in Tewksbury for 48 years, and Litchfield, NH, for 11 years, until moving to York in the fall of 2019.

During her years in Tewksbury, she was an active member of the Tewksbury United Methodist Church, where she served on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, the Worship Com-

mittee, the Sunday School Education Committee, and the Interfaith Committee. In addition, she volunteered many hours to the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry. She not only cared about her family but also her community as well.

Besides her late husband and parents, Esther’s family members include her daughter Susan E. Comas of York; son Curtis W. Montague, of Lowell, MA; late daughter Judith A. MontagueLevesque; two grandchildren, Leah B. and Faith N. Comas;

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The Marginal Way Preservation Fund seeks Part-time Associate Director

The Town of Ogunquit Select Board has authorized the Town Manager to work with the MWPF to develop a plan to maximize the use of benches in the Ogunquit community. The Marginal Way Preservation Fund 501(c) (3) non-profit organization is looking to hire a part-time Associate Director who would be responsible for developing the bench program with the Town. This hire would also conduct research, develop reports, and collaborate with key stakeholders to outline the program and develop relationships with interested donor prospects.

Please email info@marginalwayfund.org for more information.

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The Marginal Way Preservation Fund seeks Part-time Business Development Director

The Town of Ogunquit Select Board has authorized the use of the front face of the current plaque granite pillars to sell additional plaques spaces. The Marginal Way Preservation Fund 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is seeking to hire a part-time Business Development Director who would be responsible for developing and executing a formal outbound program to share the exciting news with the Marginal Way community of these additional available spaces and to promote the plaque memorial program along the beloved coastal path. The hired BD Director will be responsible for building relationships with donors and oversight of the plaque program. The role will involve donor development, reporting and collaboration with key program stakeholders. Please email info@marginalwayfund.org for more information.

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IT’S A DOG’S WORLD countryside dog daycare program in York is adding staff to our family like team. Our program operates 7am to 6pm Monday - Friday, offering a relaxed work environment with flexible shifts and P/T hours. If you are people friendly, dog loving, and comfortable handling groups of dogs indoors and in fields, call to learn if being part of our team fits you! 207-363-0099

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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

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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.

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KITTERYThe Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation of Kittery has awarded a two-year grant totaling $40,000 to Maine nonprofit Safe Passage/Camino Seguro. In the first year, funds helped to relocate and build a new warehouse, or “bodega,” where donated goods, including food and kitchen supplies, classroom supplies and other equipment, are stored. It is a structure that is vital to the daily operations of Safe Passage, which currently serves 600 students that live in the garbage dump community of Guatemala City. The new location of the bodega will also buffer noise and dust coming in from the garbage dump. “Though rarely recognized as such, effective and efficient logistics, good material management and centralized organization are as central to a school’s success as good teachers and an excellent curriculum.

HELP WANTED

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The second year award will support the purchase of a new minibus used to transport students, teachers, visitors, and volunteers between the campuses in Zones 3 and 7 of Guatemala City, the most dangerous zones in the city, avoided by most due to the high risk it poses to personal safety. Reliable vehicles ensure safety for all and allow students to participate in off-campus field trips. Safe Passage also uses the vehicles to deliver goods and disbursements to families, carry out family home visits by the social work team, and to pick up donations of food, equipment, supplies, and materials for the school.

Safe Passage was founded in 1999 by Maine native Hanley Denning, who grew up in Yarmouth and attended Greely High School and Bowdoin College. What started as a small drop-in center, eventually turned into a fully accredited school pre-K through 9th grade, as well as a high school reinforcement pro-

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b ro ther William M. Beard of Port Charlotte, FL; late sister June Chapman; and two nephews, Bob and Tom Chapman.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20 at 11 a.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury, MA. Interment to follow at Tewksbury Cemetery.

Per Esther’s request, there are no

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calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Tewksbury Community Pantry, 999 Whipple Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876, as well as Londonderry United Methodist Church, 258 Mammoth Road, Londonderry NH 03053. Please earmark “Woman’s Jubilee,” a dear group of women that support each other and the community. For her guest book, visit www.farmeranddee.com.

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS: In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 21st day of March 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on “A Retroactive Ordinance to Amend Chapter 145 (Land Use) of the Code of the Town of Wells to Update the definition of a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary, Restrict the number and location of Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, and Change the Performance Standards Requirements for a Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary”.

Given under our hands this 7th day of March 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 21st day of March 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on “An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 53 (Planning Board) of the Code of the Town of Wells to Change the Quorum Requirements of the Planning Board and to Eliminate References to Historical Planning Board”.

Given under our hands this 7th day of March 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

Town of Eliot

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

AUTHORITY: Eliot, Maine Planning Board

PLACE: Town Hall (1333 State Rd.) with Remote Option

DATE OF HEARING: March 28, 2023

TIME: 6:00PM

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM for the ordinance amendments and growth permit warrant articles proposed for the June 2023 Annual Town Meeting Election & Referendum:

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 – General

Provisions, Chapter 44 – Shoreland Zoning, and Chapter 45 – Zoning, Related to Housing, Tiny Homes, and Accessory Dwelling Units

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 – General

Provisions, Chapter 33 – Planning and Development, and Chapter 45 –Zoning, Related to Child Care

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 11 – Marijuana Establishments, Chapter 33 – Planning and Development, and Chapter 45 – Zoning, Related to Marijuana Licensing and Performance Standards

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 – General Provisions, Chapter 33 – Planning and Development, and Chapter 45

– Zoning, and the Creation of a New Chapter 5 – Business Licensing, Related to Mobile Vendors

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 31 – Non-Stormwater Discharges, Related to Enforcement of Non-Stormwater Discharges

• Allocation of maximum growth permits for new residential dwelling units for calendar year 2024

Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding these ordinance amendments and growth permit warrant articles at this public hearing. Copies of the above information are on file and available for review in the Planning Office at Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. The meeting agenda and information on how join the remote Zoom meeting will be posted on the web page at eliotmaine. org/planning-board. Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

Jeanne (Campbell ) Roche, 71

KITTERY – Jeanne (Campbell ) Roche, 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born the daughter of John and Betty (James) Campbell in Boston, MA, on December 19, 1951.

Jeanne is survived by sons, Jacob Roche of Newburyport, MA, and Daniel Roche of Haverhill, MA, his wife Caitlin, and Jeanne’s granddaughter Evelyn; sister Ann LaPan of Cave Creek, AZ; brother Craig Campbell of New Boston, NH; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours were held 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. To read her full obituary, visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor T. Waterman, 97

NORTH BERWICK – Eleanor T. Waterman, 97, passed

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Cindy Appleby, Mark Dupuis, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine; GREETINGS:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 21st day of March 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on a Lease Agreement between the Town and Fisherman’s Catch.

Given under our hands this 7th day of March 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

Town of Eliot SITE WALK NOTICE

AUTHORITY: Eliot, Maine Planning Board

PLACE: Town Hall (1333 State Rd.) with Remote Option

DATE OF SITE WALK: March 28, 2023

TIME: 3:00PM

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a site walk on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM for the following application: 857 Main Street (Map 10 / Lot 2), PID # 010-002-000, PB23-2: Site Plan Amendment / Review and Shoreland Zoning Permit ApplicationBoatyard Expansion. Applicant: Safe Harbors Marinas. Agent: Civil Consultants. Property Owner: MGX II LLC, c/o Tom Allen. Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding the proposed application at this site walk. The application is on file and available for review in the Planning Office at Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903. The meeting agenda and information on how join the remote Zoom meeting will be posted on the web page at eliotmaine.org/planning-board. Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

Please take notice that Caponera LLC of 406 Main Street, South Berwick, Maine 03908, (207) 619-0892, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB on or about March 22, 2023

The application is for removing and placing structures, grading and filling, modifying vegetation, and other landscaping tasks at 406 Main Street, South Berwick, Maine and adjacent to the Driscoll Brook

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.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office at 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME, 04103, during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the South Berwick Town Hall at 180 Main Street, South Berwick, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the Department of Environmental Protection’s Southern Maine Regional Office at 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.

away February 11, 2023 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice in Scarborough.

Eleanor was born April 18, 1925 in Roxbury, MA, the daughter of Arthur and Edith (Allen) Baker. She was a graduate of Roxbury High School. In her younger years, she was an accomplished figure skater earning many awards. Eleanor hung up her figure skates at the age of 87.

In 1945, she married Charles Hamlin Waterman. They lived in Newbury, MA, for 39 years before settling in North Berwick in June of 1984. Over the years she enjoyed making wedding cakes and creating beautiful quilts for her family members.

She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Charles Waterman, in 1992. Surviving are her two sons, Gordon Waterman and wife Patricia of Fort Wayne, IA, and Peter Waterman and wife May Ann of North Berwick; daughter Susan Allen of Wells; sister Jean Vogel of Dover, NH; six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.

At Eleanor’s request, there will be no public services. She will be laid to rest in the Waterman Private Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Students Receive Recognition

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA

The following students were named to the dean’s list for fall 2022: Seth Beyea of Arundel, majoring in mechanical engineering (BS), class of 2026; Evan Dapsis of York, majoring in biochemistry (BS), class of 2025; Julia Durling of Kittery, majoring in biomedical engineering (BS), class of 2026; Bo Fioretta of York Harbor, majoring in biochemistry (BS), class of 2025; Evelyn Kellum of Arundel, majoring in chemical engineering, class of 2024; Keegan Kuhn of York, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BS), class of 2025; Mary Lombardi of Kittery, majoring in BE, class of 2025; Alana Moretti of Eliot, majoring in mechanical engineering (BS), class of 2026; Jack Parker of Eliot, majoring in mechanical engineering (BS), class of 2024; Mitchell Sirois of Lebanon, majoring in mathematical sciences (BS), class of 2023; and Oliver Van Campen of Berwick, majoring in robotics engineering (BS), class of 2026. The criteria for the WPI dean’s list differs from that of other universities as WPI does not compute a GPA, but instead defines the dean’s list by the amount of work completed at the A level.

York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA Morgan Clayton of Ogunquit, class of 2025, majoring in nursing, was named to the fall 2022 dean’s list at York College of Pennsylvania. Student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

~ Sports & Outdoors ~

York Wrestling 2022-2023 Season Recap

YORKThe 2022-2023 varsity wrestling season at York High School (YHS) proved to be one of the best teams in program history. The team took home seven team trophies this season – third at the Westlake tournament, second at the Sullivan Duals, second at the Atlantic Tournament, third at the Kennebunk Duals, second at the Hammerhead Duals, Maine State Class B Team Runner-up at the Maine State Duals Championship held in Augusta on February 4, and one week later, Team Runner-up at the Maine Class B Southern Regional Tournament held in Fryeburg on February 11. This is the first back-to-back MPA team trophies ever won in a single season for the wrestling program.

The team went on to tie for fourth in Class B at the Maine State Championship tournament on February 18 at Mattanawcook Academy, with a state runner-up (Ben Ronca, 195 lbs.), two thirds (Jim Neal, 126 lbs, and Chris Anthony, 106 lbs), and a fourth (Alissa Clatagirone, 132 lbs).

The team also crowned the first girl’s state champion in Alissa Caltagirone (who also finished fourth in the state in the boys tournament), and qualified Ben Ronca for the New England Championships in Providence, RI, on March 3-4. Ronca placed third at the Maine All-State Championships held February

25 at Camden Hills High School, and represented York at the New England Championships where he went 1-2 and reached the consolation round of 8. Ben finished the season with a team-high 41 wins. The team finished with a 17-9 dual meet record and an astonishing 86-15 team tournament record. Head coach Bryan Thompson is now closing in on 400 career wins (386-114).

Award winners for the season, awarded at the banquet on Tuesday, March 14 include:

Most Outstanding WrestlersAlissa Caltagirone, 138 lb. Girls State Champion (first ever in program history), also fourth in state at 132 lbs. in the boys state championship tournament – and Ben Ronca, State Class B runner-up at 195 lbs., New England Tournament Qualifier (team high 42-10 season record);

Iron Woman - Alissa Caltagiron; Most Improved - Chirs Anthony (third, 106 lbs., Class B State), and Josh Pawlendzio (fourth, 113 lbs., Class B Regional); Coaches Award - Flynn MacAllister, freshman; Respect Award - Theo Russell, senior; 20+ Match Winners - Chris Anthony (106 lbs.), Josh Pawlendzio (113 lbs.), Josh Neal (120 lbs.), Jim Neal (126 lbs.), Alissa Caltagirone (132 lbs.), Ronan Thompson (160 lbs.), and Ben Ronca (195 lbs.);

Maine Class B Regional Placers/ State Qualifiers- Chris Anthony (106 lbs.), Josh Pawlendzio (113 lbs.), Josh Neal (120 lbs.), Jim

Neal (126 lbs.), Alissa Caltagirone (132 lbs.), Ronan Thompson (160 lbs.), Tate Kuhn (170 lbs.), and Ben Ronca (195 lbs); Maine Class B State PlacersChris Anthony (third, 106 lbs.), Jim Neal (third, 126 lbs.), Alissa Caltagirone (fourth, 132 lbs.), and Ben Ronca (second, 195 lbs.); Maine Class B Girls State Placers - Alissa Caltagirone, State Champion, 138 lbs.; and Maine All-State Placers - Ben Ronca, third, 195 lbs.

For more information, visit www.yorkschools.org.

Attention: Coaches, Students & Parents! THE WEEKLY SENTINEL WELCOMES YOUR SPORTS NEWS & PHOTOS Please email to editor@theweeklysentinel.com

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Lee Petrie Chosen as Coach of the Year

SOUTH BERWICK -

Marshwood 8th-grade teacher and Seacoast Christian Academy basketball coach Lee Petrie (pictured) has been chosen as the Southern Maine Class D Girls Coach of the Year. This is the second year that Petrie has been selected, as he was also chosen as Coach of the Year last season. Coach Petrie is in his fifth year of coaching at Seacoast Christian, leading the boys team for all five years, while simultaneously guiding the girls team for the past three seasons. Over the past two seasons, his Seacoast Girls team won the Class D Southern Division Championship and finished as State Runners-up. Previously, Petrie served as the Marshwood Girls Basketball Coach for 11 seasons and was named the 2012 SMAA Girls Coach of the Year, as well as Foster’s Daily Democrat Dream Team Coach of the Year.

~ Puzzles ~

ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 13

Senior captains, Ronan Thompson and Alissa Clatagirone, with the Maine Class B State Team Duals runner-up trophy, and Maine Class B South Regional Team runner-up trophy from the MPA.

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