WS Apr. 14, 2023

Patriots’

Earth Day Celebrations at Center for Wildlife

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Join Center for Wildlife (CFW) for a special Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 1-3 p.m. CFW is excited to invite the community to gather, celebrate the changing of the seasons, and to get involved with wildlife conservation work happening here in the region.

“Our annual Earth Day Celebration is a great way to connect with our local community and this year’s celebration will be larger than ever! To give thanks to

all of our supporters who helped our ambassador animals make their move to their new enclosures, we will be conducting a ribbon-cutting ceremony as well as open public registration for CCW memberships. We hope you are able to join us for an afternoon of fun!” said CFW Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Bob Dale.

During the Earth Day Celebration, CFW will have meetand-greets with its ambassador animals, celebrate the opening of their outdoor ambassador en-

closures with a ribbon cutting ceremony, have fundraising raffle baskets available and have a variety of nature-based crafts and activities available.

The timeline of events is as follows: 1-1:30 p.m.: Check in, ambassador animal meet and greets, nature-based crafts and activities; 1:30-2 p.m.: Outdoor animal enclosure ribbon cutting ceremony; 2-2:30 p.m.: Raffles, refreshments, new membership sales; 2:30-3 p.m.: Closing educational program in the outdoor

amphitheater.

As the largest and only wildlife center of its kind in the Seacoast region, CFW admits more than 2,000 injured wild animals annually, fields 15,000 phone calls on its Wildlife Assistance Hotline, and presents more than 400 environmental education programs to 10,000 community members. All of this work is accomplished with no state or federal funding. For more information visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org.

Patriots’ Day Concert by Junior Fife & Drum Corps

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The Piscataqua Rangers

Junior Fife & Drum Corps will present a Patriots’ Day concert at the Berwick Public Library on Tuesday, April 18, at 6 p.m. The Rangers attend performances across New England in parades, colonial period events, reenactments, memorials, and veteran events.

Fife and drum music has ancient roots. The fife is an ancient wind instrument that has evolved over the centuries, changing in size and number of holes according to need. Fifes eventually became an integral

part of military music tradition, first in Europe and later in the New World. The shrill tone could pierce through the din of battle, giving commands to the troops. Fifes also provided entertainment for soldiers on the march, breaking the monotony with song. The snare drum descended from the tabor, and dates back to the medieval period. A tabor has a cylindrical wood shell, two skin heads tightened by rope tension, a leather strap, and an adjustable snare. Each tabor has a pitch range of about an octave: the larger the tabor, the lower the pitch. During the Revolu-

tionary War, young soldiers were usually selected to learn to play both instruments. After a brief training, one fifer and one

drummer would be assigned to a troop. When a larger group of soldiers marched together, their fifers and drummers would join

together to form a corps.

The Piscataqua Rangers Jr. Fife & Drum Corps provides heritage music instruction, and exposes students to American history and culture. Instruments are made available on loan for those who cannot purchase them, and uniforms are provided to students who reach performance level. The corps performs for parades, and patriotic and historical events.

The Berwick Public Library is located at 103 Old Pine Hill Road in Berwick. For more information, visit www.berwick. lib.me.us.

New England Cottontails Released at the Refuge

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The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge has partnered with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) to augment the population of the New England cottontail in Kittery. New England cottontail are a globally rare species whose population has declined dramatically over the last 50 years.

Ten New England cottontail were recently translocated to the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Kittery, marking the first rabbits to be released onto Refuge property. The ten rabbits are a mix of individuals captured from a wild population from Maine and from an island breeding colony in Rhode Island as part of Maine’s conservation efforts to restore

the population of this imperiled species.

Refuge Wildlife Biologist Kate O’Brien said, “We’re thrilled to be able to augment the New England Cottontail population in Maine with this first ever release of rabbits onto the refuge. We thank our partners for making this possible and the many volunteers who helped us restore this habitat here in Kittery.”

The New England cottontail is Maine’s only native rabbit, and is listed as state endangered in Maine, with an estimated state-wide population of about 320 individuals within only six Maine towns. The population has declined dramatically over the past fifty years. The cottontail

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Kittery School Committee

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Names New Principal Whipple Road Sidewalk Project Construction Resumes

The Kittery School Committee recently appointed Jane Durgin as the next principal of R. W. Traip Academy. She will be replacing John Drisko, who will retire in June after serving as the school’s principal for six years.

Ms. Durgin is currently the district’s Director of Special Services. She has been with the Kittery School District for nearly 16 years. Her career focus of working with students and families experiencing educational challenges has prepared her well to lead the District’s high school.

Over the years, Ms. Durgin has cultivated positive professional relationships with the staff at Traip Academy. She is excited to support effective teaching and learning practices for all students. In her comments following the School Committee’s action to hire her, Ms. Durgin noted her enthusiasm for carrying out the District’s recently adopted vision, Vision 2030, at Traip Academy.

In his nomination of the new principal, Superintendent Eric Waddell noted that Ms. Durgin is a proven leader in the district. “She has demonstrated outstanding leadership as a member of the district’s leadership team. She is a strong communicator and consensus builder. Her keen understanding of all the district schools will serve her well as the Traip Academy principal. She knows the staff extremely well and has a deep understanding of the school’s successes and challenges.”

Superintendent Waddell also noted Ms. Durgin’s unwavering commitment to doing what

KITTERYConstruction on the Whipple Road Sidewalk Project resumed on Monday, April 10. In order for concrete sidewalks to be poured, construction work must begin with the excavation of gravel placed for winter stabilization. Due to safety concerns within the construction zone, the sidewalk area that runs along Whipple Road from Wyman Avenue to just before Tudor Drive, will remain closed until concrete has been poured and cured in place.

After the concrete sidewalk is installed, the Town’s contractor will complete final punch list items, which include: reseeding loam on the backsides of the sidewalk, ensuring drive-

is best for all students.

A lifelong Kittery resident, Ms. Durgin is a graduate of Traip Academy. Her two adult children are also alumni of Traip Academy, and her granddaughter attends Mitchell Primary School. Ms. Durgin resides in Kittery with her husband, Eric, and their dog, Ebenezer. She will take over as principal on July 1. The District will now begin the process of hiring a new Special Services Director. For more information, visit www.kitteryschools.com.

Shop for a Cause this April

ways are tied in appropriately and restoring disturbed areas from construction activities. Construction work will continue on schedule until completion, pending weather and contractor availability.

Equipment operation and construction within the confines of roadways is very difficult, and safety is always a concern. Flaggers will be stationed throughout the roadway, directing traffic during lane closures. Area residents should expect traffic delays while the paving and milling work is completed.

The Town of Kittery appreciates the patience of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, as work continues to complete the project.

For more information or questions or concerns, contact Public Works Inspector Jessa Kellogg at 207-752-7242.

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Ogunquit Update

Dogs Prohibited from Ogunquit Beaches

As of April 1, dogs are now prohibited from all Ogunquit beaches. Current regulations on dog access to the beach are in place primarily to protect the endangered nesting piping plovers. The Town of Ogunquit has signed a Beach Management Contract with Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, formalizing guidelines to safeguard the birds during their mating and nesting season. The restricted dates for dogs on the beach coincide with the mating season.

Friday, April 14

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.

Bunny Hop

1-3 p.m. at Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., Kennebunk. Fun for the whole family! Celebrate warmer days, blooming fl owers, and adorable animals with AWS Youth Programs. Crafts, games, face painting and bouncy bunnies to meet, as well as familiar favorite classroom pets. Learn about our rabbit friends and pose for a photo! Humans only, please, kindly leave pets at home. FMI: www.animalwelfaresociety.org.

Estuary Discoveries

2-3:30 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Take a peaceful and easy meander along the accessible trail at Harbor Park in Wells. We will learn about the value and

importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea. Free. Registration required at suzanne@ wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x 116. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/ calendar.

Breathwork Workshop

6 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. Three-part series. FMI: www. solfegecenterforhealing.com/ workshops-events.

Saturday, April 15

Kittery-York Lions

Pancake Breakfast

7:30-11 a.m. at Lions Club House, 117 State Rd., Kittery. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans, toast, orange juice, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. Adults $7, children $3. All proceeds and donations benefi t Special Olympics York County. Wheelchair accessible.

Low-Cost Rabies Clinic

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at York County Community College, 112 College Dr., Wells. For owners of dogs or cats over three months old.

Hosted by Wells Police Department Animal Control and YCCC. $10 per animal, dogs must be on leashes, cats must be in carriers. Proceeds to benefit YCCC Vet Tech Club. FMI: 207-646-9354.

Vernal Pool Hike

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hike and vernal pool exploration with Sue Bickford and Great Works Regional Land Trust at the Tatnic Woods Preserve. An excellent hike for families with young children, as distances are short. FMI: www. gwrlt.org/event.

Soup To-Go and Bake Sale 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Union Congre-

gational Church, 18 Church St., York. Variety of soups: potato and ham, Shepherds Pie soup, chili, clam chowder, pea, corn chowder, fish stew. Bake Sale to feature cakes, cookies, bars, mini blueberry pies, brownies, cinnamon buns, slices of pie, crisps, and more. Cash, check or Venmo accepted. FMI: 207-363-4821 (leave message) or souptember18@ hotmail.com.

Bubble Party with Bubbles McGee

11:15 a.m. on the playground between the Dunaway Center and the school, featuring Bubbles McGee. Bubbles’ performance features custom bubbles, always a hit for the kids. A great way to

kick off school vacation week! FMI: www.facebook.com/ogunquitparksandrec.

Turkey Supper To-Go

4-5 p.m. at First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick. Monthly take-out 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 Street. FMI: tinnietin@gmail.com.

Bark Bash

7 p.m. at Foster’s Clambakes and Catering, 5 Axholme Rd., York. Enjoy great music and have fun for a good cause. Bring friends and help raise funds to complete the building of York Dog Park. Cash

bar, raffle baskets, light fare, and live music by Johnny Wad and the Cash. $20 in advance, $30 at door. FMI: barkbash2023.eventbrite.com.

Sunday, April 16

Berwick Farmers Market

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan St., Berwick. Live music and fresh food. FMI: www.berwickwinterfarmersmarket.com. Veterans receive a $20 voucher from www.vouchersforveterans.org or 603-817-6030.

She Recovers Sharing Circle

1:30-3 p.m. at Yoga on York, 250

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York St., York. Free support group for women in recovery from anything – substance, grief, divorce, trauma, disordered eating, codependency. FMI: 603-247-9408.

Music Jam

2 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. FMI: www.solfegecenterforhealing.com/sound-music.

Community Hymn Sing

4-5 p.m. at Cape Neddick Baptist Church, 34 River Rd., Cape Neddick. Sing favorite hymns of faith, or just listen and enjoy the music. FMI: 207-363-3566 or capened-

dickbaptist@cnbc-church.org.

Monday, April 17

Spiritual Support Group for Parents

Receive and give support in this facilitated conversation with other parents supporting the mental health and wellness of their families. All welcome no matter what religious or nonreligious background. FMI: www.southchurchucc.org.

Strum Away Stress

11:30 a.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. Ukulele group instruction. FMI: www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Exploring the Ocean through Children’s Literature

12-1 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Dance with an octopus, look into the jaws of a great white shark, accidentally annoy a squid, walk on fresh lava, or learn about family life from a dolphin. Author Mary Cerullo uses images, props, books in progress, and stories in her interactive talks, highlighting interviews with researchers, new discoveries in science, and her own adventures with dolphins, sharks, and octopuses. $5 suggested donation. Registration required at suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x 116. FMI: www. wellsreserve.org/calendar.

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.

Tuesday, April 18

Family Nature Trek

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore the signs and stories of plants and animals out on the trails of the Wells Reserve. For families with kids ages 5 and up, younger siblings welcome. We will walk about a mile in 90 minutes. Free. Registration required at caryn@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x 110. FMI: www. wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Wednesday, April 19

Explorer’s Club Day Camp

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. See what a feather, ocean plankton, or a finger looks like under a microscope. Search for the signs animals leave behind using tools on the trails and in the lab to investigate plants, animals, and habitat. For ages 7-12. $75/$60. Registration required at caryn@wellsnerr.org or 207-6461555 x 110. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Cancer Recovery Support

6 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. FMI: 978-857-7286.

York Republican Committee

5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Union Bluff Hotel, 8 Beach St., York. FMI: www. yorkgop.me or 207-370-7523.

Wells and Kennebunk

Republicans

Doors open 6 p.m. for sign-in, business meeting 6:30-8 p.m. 99 York St. (Route 1), Kennebunk. FMI: nford.wellsgop@gmail.com or 207-468-2395.

Thursday, April 20

Earth Jams Outdoor

Family Concert

10:30-11:30 a.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Matt Loosigian of Earth Jams performs playful, funny songs about ecology and being green. Matt captures and keeps the attention of babies, toddlers, kids, and adults. Sing, play, and dance along as this musical wizard pulls giggles out of his guitar. Free. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Native Plants Webinar

6:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Hosted by the South Berwick Conservation Commission with Great Works Regional Land Trust. SBCC and GWRLT will discuss the importance of planting a diversity of native species, preserving and encouraging those already growing, the benefits of the “right plant in the right place” principle, and how to source plants for the best ecological fit. FMI and to register: www.gwrlt.org/event.

Friday, April 21

Breathwork Workshop

6 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. Part of a three- part series. FMI: www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Saturday, April 22

Earth Day Work Day

9 a.m. Join property steward, Donovan, to help improve and develop new trails at the Keay Brook and neighboring Tuckahoe Preserves. Maintenance helps to protect and maintain the health of these valued preserves while improving the experience for visitors. FMI: www.gwrlt.org/event.

Annual Shred Event

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Village Fire Station, 32 North St., Kennebunkport. Personal documents only, please limit shredding to five boxes maximum. $5 per bag or

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$10 per box. Sponsored by The Climate Initiative, Kennebunk Savings, Mary-Ellen Prescott and Coldwell Banker Realty, and Schlegel Realty. Shredding services provided by Records Management Center and Shredding On Site. FMI: www.kennebunkportsiderotary.org.

York Tire Drop Day 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at York Recycling

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and Composting Facility, Witchtrot Rd., York. Sponsored by York Department of Public Works. No registration required but residents do need to have a permit to use the facility. Permits can be purchased at the clerk’s office at Town Hall.

Tires 19.5” or less are $4 per tire; tires 20” and up are $20 each. Cash only. FMI: 207-363-1010.

Wells & Drake’s Island

Beaches Clean Up

10 a.m. Volunteers will meet at the Wells Activity Center, 113 Sanford

Safe Haven Humane Society

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If you are looking for a sweet kitty who craves and needs lots of kindness, Honney is your kitty. Some people love cats that readily respond to kindness and attention, while

Emma’s Angels

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Meet the dynamic duo of Brandy and Rascal! They are bonded three-year-old Pomeranians who are looking for a loving home. They are spayed and neutered, and will be ready to go this Saturday! Brandy and Rascal are local dogs whose owner could not care for them anymore.

They are sweet and spunky, always playing and sticking together. A fenced-in yard is preferred. Both dogs are good with kids over eight, and with cats. To add a bit a joy to your life, give us a call at the number below!

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer organization in North Berwick. Needed at this time: dry dog food! We are dangerously low, and feed Blue Buffalo chicken and brown rice. Donations can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road, North Berwick. Thank you in advance!

Emma’s Angels Rescue 30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906

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Rd., Wells, and then go to Wells Beach and Drake’s Island Beach for clean up. Hosted by the Wells PD and Blue Ocean Society. RSVP to beachcleanup@yahoo.com with your name and the number of people in your group. Supplies will be provided. Enjoy some free Congdon’s Donuts too!

Seashell Painting

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Ogunquit Beach with Ogunquit Parks & Recreation. For kids of all ages. Paint and shells provided. FMI:

others prefer one who is more aloof. Well, Honney is a kitty who will bless you for your kindness, and readily show her gratitude for it.

This beautiful shorthaired tiger and white cat is only 4 years old. She was surrendered to Safe Haven due to illness in the family.

Honney lived in a small, quiet house and isn’t comfortable around sudden or loud noises. She prefers the safety of her bed and is uncomfortable in wide open spaces. She is happiest when her environment is quiet and reassuring. Her confidence grows when she’s getting treats, and when being brushed and petted. When she feels safe, Honney comes out in the open and is quite responsive to your love and affection.

We know that it will just take time and love for Honney to develop confidence in her new surroundings. She will grow braver as her environment expands, and as she learns there is nothing to fear, only love and fun to be gained. Honney is quiet, dear, and needs someone with patience to open their heart. In return, she will reward you with a friendship to last a lifetime.

Safe Haven’s Thrift/Vintage/Antique shop, located at 1784 Post Road in Wells, is usually open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., except for this upcoming week. Our wonderful old apple barn is getting a new roof! We will be closed Monday, April 17 through

Wednesday, April 19, to reopen for business again on Thursday, April 20.

We receive donations from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12-3 p.m. We truly appreciate all donations for the home, e.g. small tables and shelves, benches and useful and decorative home décor. We also welcome garden items such as benches, planters, small patio tables, and other garden décor.

Did you know we have a huge book section? And a beautifully organized clothing department with items for the entire family. We’d love your gently used clothing, linens (with the sizes marked please), gift items, art, jewelry, fashion accessories, and vintage anything! If you have questions about our shop or donations please call the number below.

Our shop is currently having a half price sale on designated jewelry. Check it out and enjoy finding some fun pieces for yourself or for gifts.

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Wellness Center Open House

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. The public is invited to tour the facility and meet their practitioners. www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Spring Festival

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. outside at York Woods Tree, 300 Harold L. Dow Hwy. (Route 236), Eliot. Earth

Day Celebration includes a food truck, live music, local vendors, raffle, eco-friendly products and services. FMI: 207-703-0150 or www.yorkwoodstree.com.

Curbside Café

At First Congregational Church of Eliot, 1361 State Rd., Eliot. Homemade lasagna, garlic bread and a slice of apple pie, $12. Order ahead and pick up between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the church. Order at www.eliotucc.org or 207-439-1105.

Guiding Eyes Seeks Volunteers

YORKPuppy raisers wanted!

Guiding Eyes for the Blind is recruiting volunteer puppy raisers for its new southern Maine/Seacoast New Hampshire region. For those who love dogs and want to help, this is a chance to take a future guide dog pup into heart and home, teach basic skills and socialize an exceptional puppy. Previous dog handling experience helpful but not required. Raisers receive ongoing, local support every step of the way. Puppies receive free

veterinary care.

Ready to learn more? Please join an informational session on Saturday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Eldredge Lumber and Hardware Distribution Center, 699 Rt.1, York, just past Anthony’s Food Shop. Raise a puppy, change a life! For details, visit www. guidingeyes.org/puppy-raising.

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Our shop has openings for volunteer cashiers. We’d love to meet you if you love thrift shops and having fun with happy people. We have a great environment and fantastic deals on great pieces. And volunteers get a 20% discount on purchases. Contact us at the info below to apply.

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People and Business Profiles

York Hospital to Receive Funding for Lab Renovation

YORKYork Hospital will soon receive $2.5 million toward the renovation of their Cardiac Catheterization Lab. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King secured the funds through the omnibus FY23 Health and Human Services appropriations bill.

“Mainers in every part of our state should be able to receive the vital medical services they need, which is why I have long advocated for funding to support access to quality rural health care,” said Collins. “Upgrading and renovating York Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab will provide York County residents with access to the most advanced care, improving health outcomes.”

York Hospital President and CEO, Dr. Patrick Taylor, thanked Collins and King for supporting

the hospital’s request for funding.

“Swift access to medical care is critical for patients who are experiencing life-threatening cardiac events” explained Dr. Taylor.

“This funding will allow us to make capital improvements that will literally help our caregivers save lives, and we are incredibly grateful to both Senator Collins and Senator King for supporting our mission to deliver the highest quality medical care to our communities in southern Maine.”

“From food banks and hospitals to job training programs and infrastructure upgrades, Maine’s 2023 CongressionallyDirected Spending supports important projects across the state that will improve the lives of Maine people and invest in the future of our communities,” added Senator King.

Cardiac catheterization labs are specialized areas in the

POGIL Project Names Maine Educator to Steering Committee

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The POGIL Project, a national not-for-profit organization based in Lancaster, PA, disseminates its unique studentcentered pedagogy at secondary and college levels, and provides professional development opportunities for instructors. The organization has named retired educator Dr. Dan Libby of York, to a three-year term on its Steering Committee. The sevenmember Steering Committee provides definition and direction to the goals of the project. Dr. Libby will officially begin his term at the 2023 POGIL National Meeting in June.

“We are thrilled to have this talented, experienced, and enthusiastic practitioner join our Steering Committee this year,” said Project Executive Director Rick Moog. “Dr. Libby brings rich experiences to this leadership team and will be key in helping us create our next five-year strategic plan.”

Libby received a B.A. degree in chemistry from Colby College in 1968, and received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Penn State University in 1974. In 2015, Libby retired after 41 years of undergraduate teaching and research at Moravian University, as well as at Colby, Barnard, Skidmore, Kenyon and Oberlin Colleges. His re -

Ogunquit Chamber is On the Move

hospital where physicians perform minimally invasive tests and advanced cardiac procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease.

The funding will support York Hospital’s efforts to upgrade its existing cardiac catheterization lab equipment. Newer equipment will allow York Hospital medical staff to diagnose and treat blockages more effectively by delivering clear imaging and managing radiation dosage during procedures.

For more information, call Community Relations at 207351-2385 or email info@yorkhospital.com.

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It’s official! The Ogunquit Chamber is on the move – literally! The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce is moving their visitor center and offices to 102 Main Street, closer to downtown Ogunquit. The new offices will be across the street from the Admiral’s Inn, in the building currently occupied by Arts Ogunquit.

Moving started on April 4, and belongings are in storage as the chamber cleans up the “new” offices with a fresh coat of interior paint, landscaping, and construction of the 24/7 lobby, so that guests and residents can

still to pick up visitor information and regional publications even when the office is closed. The chamber hopes to have their move finished during the week of April 17 and will be replacing the “Arts Ogunquit” sign with a “Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center” sign once everything is ready.

The chamber is happy for the fresh start, and is also happy to see the Ogunquit Playhouse occupy their old office space.

All services and programs will remain the same, including the chamber’s 24/7 lobby. For more information, visit www. ogunquit.org.

Camden National Bank Receives Above and Beyond Award

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Camden National Bank has been awarded the Above and Beyond Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office within the Department of Defense. The award recognizes employers who have exceeded the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by providing their National Guard and Reserve employees additional, non-mandated benefits such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages, extended health benefits, and other similar benefits.

their journey with Camden National Bank.”

search involved mechanisms of enzyme reactions. Libby has used personally written learning cycle-based activities to teach all of his courses since 1980, and has facilitated POGIL workshops across the United States and in India.

“POGIL is a refreshing and reaffirming community of professionals,” said Libby. “I am looking forward to serving on

“It’s an honor to be able to support our employees who sacrificed to serve our country,” said Greg Dufour, president and chief executive officer of Camden National Bank. “Our team is dedicated to providing the resources needed to ensure that those serving are supported and appreciated on every step of

the Steering Committee for the next three years.”

For more information on the POGIL Project, visit www. pogil.org.

“ESGR’s motto is “We all Serve.” In Maine, not only do members of the National Guard and Reserves serve their community and country, but their employers serve too,” said Bethanie E. Mazzaro, ESGR volunteer support technician.

“Most businesses in Maine are directly impacted by drills, trainings, and deployments from our Reservists. In Maine, we work hard as a team to support each other’s business successes and goals within our small communities.”

In addition to the Above and Beyond award, the following four Camden National Bank employees were honored with Patriot Awards: David Ackley, senior vice president, director of information security & enterprise risk management; Joanne Campbell, executive vice president, enterprise risk management and chief risk officer; Keith Gosselin, vice president, information security manager; Heather Robinson, executive vice president, chief human resources officer.

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ployee serving in the National Guard or Reserve and reflects the efforts made by individual supervisors to support the employee through a wide range of measures, including flexible schedules, time off before and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

“Camden National Bank has consistently gone above and beyond in their support of my Army career and places a high value on the training I receive as part of the 146 Cyber Warfare Company (CWC),” said Tyler Perkins, assistant vice president, information security analyst, and Camden National Bank nominating employee. “With their flexibility, dedication, and support, I confidently recommend Camden National Bank as a place for veterans and currently serving military.”

Founded in 1875, Camden National Corporation is the largest publicly-traded bank holding company in Northern New England with $5.7 billion in assets and was proudly listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine in 2021 and 2022. For more information, visit www. camdennational.bank.

Berwick Public Library

Benefit from Fabulous Find

The Berwick Library Association has been chosen by The Fabulous Find in Kittery as one of the non-profit organizations to benefit from store sales in April. Library patrons and friends are encouraged to donate items and to shop at the store. The Fabulous Find is at 139 State Rd in Kittery, open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Piscataqua Rangers Junior

Fife and Drum Corps

Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. For Patriots’ Day, join us for a for a concert by the Piscataqua Rangers Junior Fife and Drum Corps. The musicians are between the ages of 10-18. The corps appears at events across New England including parades, colonial-period events, reenactments, memorials, and veterans events.

“Let’s Get Growing”

Gardening Series

Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. Gardening series led by Amrita Cottrell and Dennis Jackson, teaches about sustainable methods of growing fruits and vegetables, even on a small lot. In addition, learn easy ways to beautify the yard and support pollinators at the same time. The second program in this series, “Building Your Soil,” will be held at the library on Wednesday, April 19 at 6 p.m.

Mad Science Presents: What Do You Know About H2O?

Friday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. All things H2O are covered in this exploration into the science of water. Play a molecule game, witness a demonstration of surface tension, and take a swan dive!

Author Talk with Cheryl Grant Gillespie

Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. Cheryl Grant Gillespie will talk about her book, “From Beaver Creek to Hanoi: A Mother’s Quest to Rescue her Son.”

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

Toy, Puzzle, Game, Craft Swap April 10-15. Drop off donations at any time.

Senior Potluck Luncheon

10 a.m. at the North Berwick Rec. Community Center, 266 Lebanon Rd., North Berwick. Coffee and social time on the alternate Mondays. Second Potluck Luncheon will be Monday, April 17.

A Matter of Balance

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12-2 p.m., April 12 - May 5. Sponsored by Southern Maine Agency on Aging (SMAAA). Practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels, to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.

For More Information

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

Graves Memorial Public Library

Musical Movie Matinee

Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the library. Movie Matinee: Jersey Boys. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Author Albert Waitt

Wednesday, April 19, 6-7:30 p.m.

Kennebunkport author Albert Waitt will be reading from his new book, “The Ruins of Woodman’s Village,” a coastal mystery taut with suspense with an undertow of social consciousness. Waitt is a graduate of Bates College and the Creative Writing Program at Boston University. Light refreshments will be served.

Let’s Eat Healthy!

Thursday, April 20, 9-10:30 a.m. Tips for shopping, budgeting, meal planning, and more. In the Community Room. Presented by Katelyn DeRaps, MS, RD, LD, Clinical Dietitian Southern Maine Health Care.

For More Information

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Craft Supply Swap

Bring unused yarn, fabric, drawing, scrapbooking, jewelry-making, wreath making, and other supplies and swap with fellow crafters! Donations can be dropped off starting April 1 by appointment only. Limit two bags or one large tote per person; donations may be denied based on condition at staff discretion. Supplies not taken will be used by the library for programs, donated to local nonprofits, or recycled. The craft swap is Saturday, April 22, 2-4 p.m. Program is free and wheelchair accessible.

For More Information

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

Fiber Arts Group

Saturday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m. Sweet Stitches is a crafting group for knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, and other fiber arts. Bring a current project, a finished one to share, or begin a new one.

April Book Club

Tuesday, April 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. We will be discussing “The Paris Apartment,” by Lucy Foley. Please RSVP if planning on attending.

Ogunquit Historic Group

Wednesday, April 19, 2:30-4 p.m.

Meets monthly to document the formal and informal history of Ogunquit. Bring knowledge and memories and join the discussion.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com. See LIBRARIES on page 8 . . .

Shop and fund library programs this April! The Friends Supporting Wells Public Library are one of the beneficiaries for April’s profits at the Fabulous Find, a resale boutique at 139 State Road in Kittery.

Fiber Arts

Friday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m. Show off latest knitting creation, get tips on crochet technique, chat with old friends and make some new ones. All ages and levels of ability are

encouraged to join for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.

Earth Day Crafts & Scavenger Hunt

Monday, April 17, 3-5 p.m. and Friday, April 21, 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Come to the library during school vacation week to participate in a springtime scavenger hunt! Follow the clues to find hidden puzzle pieces throughout the library. Once all the pieces are found, put them together to find a secret message. There will also be several art projects available –come make them all!

Family Paint Night

Tuesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. A night of painting, for ages 10 and up with a special adult in their life. Make a joint piece of art. Registration is required.

Tide Pools for Kids with Chewonki

Wednesday, April 19 at 2 p.m.

Ever wondered what kinds of species live in tide pools? Come meet some! Participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species.

Nonfiction Book Group

Thursday, April 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Pick for this month is “All Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard – Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy” by Phil Keith.

Lunch and Learn: Depression & Anxiety in Older Adults

Friday, April 21, 12-1 p.m. in the Community Room. Brandon Rivard, PA-C, will discuss the differences between depression, anxiety, and dementia, how these

disorders present themselves in the aging population, their effects on memory and thinking, and how to mitigate the effects. Presentation followed by a Q&A and complimentary boxed lunches available to go. Masks will be supplied and required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. Ever wonder what happens in the library after dark? Let your stuffed animal find out! Come in for a party with favorite stuffies and then leave them overnight for a library sleepover. Come back the next day to see pictures of what kind of trouble the animals got into!

For More Information

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

William Fogg Library

New Library Hours

Starting April 17: Monday: closed; Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sunday: closed.

For More Information

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

York Public Library

York Legislator Office Hours

State Representatives Gerry Runte and Holly Sargent of York, will hold offi ce hours at the on Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Constituents can hear updates from Augusta and ask questions. FMI: www.housedemocrats.maine.gov.

For More Information

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

Mary Kathryn Brennan, Esq. Smilie G. Rogers, Esq.

Katherine Audet, Esq.

Michael Cahill, Esq.

Wells Public Library Benefit from Fabulous Find

New License Plate Design Features 1901 Maine Flag

STATEWIDEMaine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Secretary of State

Shenna Bellows and Deputy

Secretary of State Cathie Curtis recently presented a proposal for a new license plate design to the Legislature’s Transportation Committee. The new plate, replacing the current chickadee, would feature the design of the 1901 Maine flag.

“License plates serve not only to identify vehicles, but are a way of expressing our love for our state,” said Secretary Bellows. “We’re excited to present this new design proposal for the coming license plate reissuance.”

The current general issue plate with the chickadee design was launched in 1999, 24 years ago. Over time, plates have significantly deteriorated, many beyond identification. Many older plates cannot be read accurately, creating safety and compli-

ance concerns. Law enforcement may not be as effective, as many crimes are prevented or solved through the identification of license plates. Automated toll collection may also be reduced when plates cannot be read. Additionally, vehicle visibility at night and in adverse weather conditions is reduced when the plates lose their reflectivity.

“The BMV developed this plan with input from municipal officials, who do much of the license plate issuance in Maine, and our plan is to issue the new plates as Mainers register their cars between March 2025 and the end of February 2026,” said Deputy Secretary Curtis. “Mainers across the state have embraced the 1901 flag, and we think they’ll love the new plate design as much as we do.”

The proposal features a plate with the buff background of the 1901 flag, a navy blue star and a dark green pine tree on the left

side of the plate. Also in navy lettering are the words “MAINE” at the top of the plate, with “VACA-

TIONLAND” below. The characters of the license plate would be in black.

The Transportation Committee will consider the proposal

over the next several weeks, after which it will go to the full legislature for consideration. For more information, visit www.www. maine.gov.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

. . . COTTONTAIL from page 1 depends on dense young forest habitat - often described as thickets – to hide from predators and forage for food. Healthy thicket habitat is steadily disappearing across Maine due to overdevelopment, fragmentation, forest maturation, and the spread of invasive plants. As thicket habitat disappears, so do the animal species that depend on it. In addition to the New England cottontail, other wildlife species that are dependent on thicket include the Eastern Towhee, the American Woodcock, the Prairie Warbler, and the Northern Black Racer snake.

The New England Cottontail Conservation Initiative is a

collaboration between state, federal, and non-government partners from across New England who work together to conserve the rabbit population. Conservation efforts include intensive habitat restoration to create, maintain, and connect thicket habitat. Beginning in 2010, a habitat restoration project was initiated on Refuge property in Kittery with the goal of creating and enhancing thicket habitat after rabbit detections began to decline in the area. After over a decade of continued efforts to restore the habitat at this site, New England cottontails are now being released to support the existing small population.

It is hoped that as the population on the refuge grows it will expand into outer areas within

hopping distance, allowing the overall rabbit population to increase.

This release is one of several that have occurred on patches of restored habitat in Maine. Conservation efforts have started to pay off, as MDIFW has already documented an increase in the state’s cottontail population since 2018. In particular, following releases at the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve from 2017-2019, the population in eastern Wells has become one of the best populations in the state, expanding off of the Reserve into nearby areas that had been vacant for several years. In spring 2022, the first releases at Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Management Area showed high rabbit survival and successful reproduction that summer. MDIFW hopes to duplicate that success at the Rachel Carson NWR site in Kittery.

Maine’s New England cottontail restoration effort would not be possible without assistance from many conservation partners, including the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Maine Wildlife Park, New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game, the Rhode Island Division of Wildlife, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Queen’s Zoo, local land trusts, private landowners, and others. Landowners in southern coastal Maine interested in managing their property to benefit New England cottontails should contact New England Cottontail Habitat Restoration Coordinator Sarah Dudek at

Maine Diner, 2265 Post Rd, Wells Co-Op Garden

The Maine Diner Garden is a half-acre parcel of fertile and well-tended land that will need helping hands this season.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge at sarah_dudek@ fws.gov, or MDIFW Small Mammal Biologist Cory Stearns at 207-287-8775.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works

to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. For more information, visit www.fws.gov, connect on Facebook at facebook. com/usfwsnortheast, and watch on youtube.com/usfws.

New Playground Equipment in Time for the Spring Season

WELLSNew equipment for the Wells Playground was recently delivered and unloaded to its new construction site! The Wells Police Department, Public Works Department, and Wells Harbor Master all pitched in to help the town install the equipment. This was a big job, and everyone was grateful to have the additional support from other departments.

A new, larger play struc-

ture is replacing the old one at the Wells Recreation Park, and a new playground is being installed at the Wells Activity Center for the children in the Before & After School program to have a great place to play.

The money to fund the playground equipment came from fundraising, donations, and special programs. Above are sample concept drawings of the new playgrounds. For more information, visit www.wellstown.org.

Due to ongoing staff shortages, the Maine Diner Garden will now be a Co-Op Garden. Interested gardeners will plant, weed, water, and harvest their own produce as well as Maine Diner’s produce. Gardeners will keep their own produce and give Maine Diner its produce. Gardeners and Maine Diner are responsible for purchase of their own seeds and plants.

Craig Alphonse Bailie, 56

BERWICK – Craig Bailie, 56 years, a resident of Berwick, died Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover after fiercely fighting a battle with cancer.

Craig was born in Sanford on October 15, 1966, a son of Earl F. and Rejeanne M. (Tanguay) Bailie, Sr.

He worked his entire life alongside his father and brothers in their family painting business.

Craig enjoyed the outdoors and being with friends. Everyone who knew him will remember his smile and signature laugh.

Survivors include his siblings, Marilyn Abbott, Earl F. Jr. and Linda Bailie, Deborah Rogers, Cynthia and Frank Barnes, and Wayne and Susan Bailie. Craig’s many nieces and nephews considered him their favorite, funniest uncle.

There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Berwick on May 13 at 11 a.m. with a Celebration of Life 12-2 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 62 Cemetery Road, Berwick.

Should friends desire, donations in Craig’s memory can be made to Amy’s Treat, PO Box 2234, Dover, NH 03821. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit Craig’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 62 Cemetery Road, Berwick.

Patricia Ann Blaisdell, 79

YORK – Patricia Ann Blaisdell, 79, of Southside Road, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born August 18, 1943, in Sanford, a daughter of the late Ernest R. and Rita S. (LaRose) Boisvert.

Calling hours will be held at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral

Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York, on Sunday April 16, 2-4 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Christopher’s Church, 4 Barrell Lane, York, on Monday, April 17 at 11 a.m.

For the full obituary and online condolences, visit www. lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Sean L. Collins, 50

BERWICK – Sean L. Collins, 50, of Berwick, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, in York Hospital after a brief cancer diagnosis.

Sean was a lifelong resident of Berwick, graduating Noble High School in 1991. He then attended University of Maine in Orono and the Southern Maine Technical College. Sean and his brother, Tim, owned and operated Two Guys Construction in the area for many years.

Sean was a quiet guy and a self-professed computer geek who loved the art of computer programming. Mostly, Sean loved his family and spending as much time as he could with them all.

Sean was predeceased by his dad Carleton Collins. Surviving are his mother Martha (Bell) Collins of Berwick; brother Timothy Collins and wife Kelly of Acton; sister Maureen Collins of Berwick; nephew Calvin Collins of Acton; nieces, Marlena Shultz of Farmington and Nicole Harding of Sanford; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; and longtime friend, Todd Fortier of Berwick.

A celebration of Sean’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the York County Habitat for Humanity (https://yorkcountyhabitat.charityproud.org).

Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick, where condolences may be shared at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme. com.

Wendy Lee Griffiths, 71

KENNEBUNK – Wendy Lee Griffiths, 71, of Kennebunk, died at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Born July 20, 1951, in Portland, daughter of Wendell and Gladys (Moore) Andrews. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Wells Chamber of Commerce for many years.

She is survived by her husband Patrick Griffiths of Kennebunk; children, Heath Shuffleburg, Wendell Shuffleburg, and Eric Griffiths; step-daughter Tamara Griffiths; sisters, Cheryl Butler, Noreen Roberts, and Rosie Hebert; and two grandchildren.

There are no services at this time. To leave a message of condolence, visit Wendy’s Book of Memories at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk.

Lena Look Grover, 82

ELIOT – Lena Look Grover, 82, formerly of Eliot, passed away on February 2, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 24, 1940, in Machias, to Leona and Francis Look.

She was predeceased by her son David Kelsey, her parents, her brother Jere Look, and her sister Joan Brown. She is survived by her husband Ray K. Grover; brother Gene and his wife Kathy of Jonesboro; daughters, Joni Fallon and husband Doug of Old Town, and Carol Howard and partner Thomas Hogan of Eliot; five grandchildren, Nichole Garland, Christina Taylor, Alison Procaccini, Aaron Howard, and Joanna Howard; five great-grandchildren, Devin, Veronica, Briar, Nicholas, and Kade; and three stepchildren, Ray Kenny Grover and his wife Debbie, Jannette McFarland and her husband Jim with their two children and two grandchildren, and Dana Grover and his wife Denise with their two children. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 28, at her home in Jonesboro, for family and friends to attend.

spending time with his family.

A graveside service with Military Honors was held at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Rollinsford, NH, on Tuesday April 11, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a gift can be made to a favorite animal shelter or charity of choice.

Kenneth Dean Hasenbank, 79

SOUTH BERWICK –Kenneth (Ken) Dean Hasenbank, 79, passed away on April 5, 2023, in Dover, NH, following a brief illness.

The youngest of eight children, Ken was born on August 11, 1943, in Fonda, IA, to Selma and Arthur Hasenbank. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Irene.

Ken was a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force as a member of the Air Force Security Group, a secretive branch of the Air Force tasked with monitoring, collecting, and interpreting military voice and electronic signals of countries of interest.

His knowledge of morse code led to a lifetime hobby of HAM radio. You could often find him in his “ham shack” during his downtime.

A graduate of Washburn University in Topeka, KS, Ken worked as an accountant for the State of Kansas until retiring in 2006.

In 2007, Ken and Irene retired to South Berwick to be closer to family. Ken enjoyed walks with his beloved German Shepherd “Quest,” crossword puzzles, baseball (he was an avid Kansas City Royals fan), his time at camp in Casco, and

Jane Mayo, 94

OGUNQUIT – Jane Mayo passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, at her home, after a brief period of failing health.

Jane was born in Laconia, NH, on October 16, 1928, to Alvah and Gladys Bernard.

A lifelong resident of Ogunquit, Jane graduated from the Ogunquit Village School and Wells High School. In 1946 she married her high school sweetheart, “Dude.” They spent the next 66 years together.

Jane and Dude spent many summer days bass fishing on Rock Haven Lake in West Newfield. They also enjoyed driving up and down the Maine coast, antiquing, and thrift shopping.

Jane worked so many interesting jobs her whole life. The first was at her parent’s Bernard’s bakery, followed by the town office, the post office, and Hutchins garage, after which she retired.

She was predeceased by her

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Vegan Substitutions for Everyday Cooking

Increasing Access to Maine-Grown Foods for Older Adults

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STATEWIDEIf the wealth of vegan products now available in many mainstream supermarkets is any indication, more people are adopting vegan diets.

A vegan lifestyle is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, most notably in regard to diet. Adherents to veganism also avoid animal products in clothing and home as well.

Many adopt a vegan lifestyle for both health and ethical reasons. The Vegan Society traces veganism’s origins back to the mid-1940s. The main tenets of veganism have been to “seek an end to the use of animals by man for food, commodities, work, hunting, vivisection, and by all other uses involving exploitation of animal life by man.” However, the one common thread is adopting a plant-based diet that avoids all animal proteins, including dairy, eggs and honey.

As anyone who has followed an alternative diet can attest, finding recipes that also match dietary restrictions can be challenging. But thanks to a more widespread adoption of these diets, it is much easier these days to find reliable sources and guidelines for those who adhere to diets that might once have been hard to source.

A vegan diet has been linked to a lower risk of cancer. What’s more, vegan diets also appear to reduce pain from arthritis, and may further reduce the likelihood of experiencing age-related cognitive decline. Plant-based diets are also linked to several other health benefits, including lower blood pressure, better-regulated blood sugar levels, and a healthier heart. Be-

cause of this, several health organizations recommend increasing the amount of plant-based protein in the diet. Whether one is vegan or simply wants to include more plant-based items in their cooking, these substitutions can assist home chefs and bakers.

Egg Substitutes

Substituting eggs in recipes and everyday cooking can be challenging. Eggs interact with other ingredients in various ways, often helping to emulsify or bring together items into particular textures. About three to four tablespoons of applesauce can replace one egg in many baked goods recipes. Bananas also are great binding ingredients in baked items. Silken tofu can be used to create a vegan version of scrambled eggs, and can be used in many different recipes in place of eggs. Aquafaba, or “chick pea juice,” can often be substituted in many baking recipes including meringues, mousses, whipped creams, and even in cocktails that call for egg whites.

Milk Substitutes

Scores of milk alternatives are now available on store shelves. From almond milk to coconut milk to soy and even hemp milk, consumers have many options. While they may not produce the exact same texture or flavor as cow’s milk, these products do quite well in various recipes and in everyday use as a milk substitute. Be careful to read the ingredient labels on milk substitutes, as some can contain high amounts of sugar and/or carbohydrates. A good option is to choose unsweetened, unflavored versions and sweeten or flavor according to individual taste.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced recently that it will utilize an $800,000 Federal grant to expand the Maine Senior FarmShare Program (MSFP). The program provides low-income older adults the opportunity to receive up to a $50 share of fresh, local produce at no cost directly from Maine farmers.

DACF estimates that the additional funding will expand the program by up to 3,000 more low-income older adults and authorize more Maine farmers to join over the next two years. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with the goal of expanding and modern-

Butter Substitutes

Non-dairy vegan margarines will not contain any traces of lactose or whey in their formulas. Certain varieties may contain hydrogenated oils and other processed ingredients so again, read the ingredient listings and make personal choices accordingly.

Cheese Substitutes

Cheese comes in various textures, from grated and sharp to firm to soft and creamy. While nothing in vegan cooking can completely mimic the flavors and textures of cheeses, many new products come very close. Certain vegan cheeses are now

izing similar programs across the country.

“We are very pleased that this new funding allows the expansion of the MSFP to include a broader range of our low-income neighbors and involve more Maine Farms,” said DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal. “Our department staff are eager to play a role in steering this effort to increase access to fresh food from local farms as we pursue the vision and goals of Maine’s Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.”

“MSFP is beginning its third decade serving Maine’s low-income older adults. I am excited at this infusion of financial support to ensure that this vital program continues, adapts, and improves,” said G. Cherichello,

made using nuts and dairy alternatives, such as almond milk and coconut. Similar fermenting processes give vegan cheese the bite associated with traditional cheeses. And other ingredients can help it to melt or crumble.

Meat Substitutions

Replacing meat has never been easier. Various vegetables and fruits can mimic the texture of certain meats. Such is the case with mushrooms, which have a naturally savory, meat-like flavor, and take well to a wide variety of seasonings. Beans, legumes and tofus also serve well in place of meat in dishes, and often used as high protein

Maine Senior FarmShare program manager. “One-quarter of our funding will support partnerships and training to ensure that MSFP serves adults in communities that experience disproportionate rates of hunger, including people of color and members of the LGBTQ community.”

To participate in the program, a person must be a Maine resident, be 60 years old or older, or 55 years old or older for Native Americans, and meet income guidelines. More than 100 farms in Maine, distributed across all 16 counties, are authorized to participate in MSFP.

Eligible adults can contact an authorized farm to sign up for MSFP now. Participants must re-enroll yearly and may only sign up with one farm annually. To learn more, including for those interested in becoming an authorized MSFP farm, go to www.maine.gov/dacf/ard/seniorfarmshare, call 207-287-3491, or email seniorfarmshare.agr@ maine.gov. Eligible adults can also call their Area Agency on Aging at 1-877-353-3771.

replacements as meat substitutes in favorite recipes. Seitan is a food made from wheat gluten instead of soybeans, which can be advantageous to anyone who also has a soy allergy and wants to go vegan.

Thanks to the vast array of new products, those who embrace veganism will find they have many ingredients available to add variety and flavor to their cooking. There are a variety of vegan cookbooks and websites to source. Happy eating!

This article was provided by MetroCreative. The Weekly Sentinel does not endorse any products or services suggested by articles from MetroCreative.

Bill to Address Food Insecurity in the Military

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Legislation to prevent food insecurity amongst military families was recently introduced by Senator Angus King, who is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the U.S. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. The Military Family Nutrition Access Act would significantly expand food assis-

tance to struggling servicemembers by excluding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) - military compensation to cover the costs of off-base housing - from income calculations used to determine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility. This change would ensure SNAP mirrors other federal assistance programs that

already exclude BAH.

“It’s simply an unacceptable failure that nearly one in four of America’s military families have to worry about putting food on the table,” said Senator King. “The Military Family Nutrition Access Act is a long overdue effort to reduce military hunger and cut red tape that unfairly penalizes servicemembers for receiving housing support. It’s unjust to ask our Armed Forces to meet readiness standards or be effective warfighters on empty stomachs. These brave men and women make sacrifices every day to protect our nation; ensuring they have essential food and nutrition is the very least we can do.”

“The words ‘military’ and ‘hunger’ should never be spoken in conjunction with one another. The fact that such a large portion of our armed forces

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A True Patriot Brought to Life at Clay Hill Farm

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Many know Ben Franklin as the man with the kite and the key, but there was so much more to this founding father. On Thursday, April 16, for two shows only, local actor Kirk Simpson will bring Franklin to life, returning to the intimate experiential dining stage as one of the most accomplished Americans in history.

A pioneer in philanthropy,

Awakenings: All Member Exhibit

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As winter turns to spring, the Earth comes back to life, entering a phase of new experiences, fresh ideas, and different ways of looking at familiar things. These experiences are known as “awakenings.” Some see things in a different light; for others, an unfamiliar object or a place never seen before can open minds, eyes, and hearts to new inspiration everywhere.

The Kittery Art Association is happy to announce its first all-member exhibition of the season at their newly renovated gallery space at 2 Walker Street in Kittery Foreside. “Awakenings” runs through the month of April. A special opening reception is planned for Sunday, April 16, 5-7 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Also on view at the gallery is work by artist Angelique Luro. Born and raised in Maine, Angelique has resided here for the majority of her life. Angelique is an empathic, intuitive, abstract artist who draws from her experiences as a mother, professional gardener, Reiki healer, and former yoga instructor. Discernment is at the forefront of the creative process for her. Inspired by the love of family, animals, and the natural world, Angelique blends her innate knowledge of color, texture, and line with curiosity and a sense of exploration, resulting in engaging acrylic and mixed media work. She currently lives on a small farm in Southern Maine.

Founded in 1958, the Kittery Art Association gallery and shop features works of seacoast artists in monthly shows, and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all ages. For more information, visit www.kitteryartassociation.org.

a community activist, a gregarious inventor, an entrepreneur, a scientist and a diplomat, there were many sides to Benjamin Franklin. In “Clay Hill Farm Presents… Ben Franklin: Citizen,” a one-man show and dramatic reading drawing upon Franklin’s own writings and those of his contemporaries, the eclectic parts of this true patriot will be explored.

The narrative is set against a backdrop of groundbreaking events in which Franklin played a central role: the age of Scientific Discovery, the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitutional Convention. Surprising, informative, moving, and full of Franklin’s own wit and wisdom, “Clay Hill Farm Presents… Ben Franklin: Citizen” is a high-spirited portrait of a true American

original, infused with Simpson’s theatrical genius.

Kirk Simpson has over 28 years of experience in entertainment. His talents vary between musical theater, drama, comedy, interactive theatre, murder mystery, choral singing, historical recreation, renaissance faires, children’s theatre, voice-overs, and much more. Simpson also freelances as a graphic designer

and artist. He currently resides in South Berwick with his husband and family.

Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person plus the cost of food and beverage from the a la carte menu. Matinée performances are Sundays, April 16 and 23 at 1 p.m. Doors open a half-hour before the performance. For more information, call 207-361- 2272 or visit www. clayhillfarm.com.

5th Annual Seacoast Environmental Film Festival

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Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, a day to get informed and energized about critical environmental issues at the 5th Annual Seacoast Environmental Film Festival (SEFF). A benefit event for the Kittery Land Trust (KLT), SEFF is a full day of films, discussions, panels, exhibits, food and fun. The day’s events mark an important coming-together of organizations, experts, businesses and activists from around

the region who care about the environment, its sustainability and its conservation.

SEFF gets underway at 8:30 a.m., with a caffeine kick-off sponsored by Beach Pea Bakery, Lil’s Café, and White Heron Café. The first block begins at 9:15 a.m. with “It’s Bean Too Hot” and “Seeding Change,” two films about businesses that are producing profits while protecting communities and the planet. Followed by a panel discussion, this block is

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sponsored by Placework Studio and Veris Wealth Partners.

The second block begins at 1:30 p.m., with the screening of “Ocean Solutions,” and a series of shorts titled “Maine Coast Harvest,” which highlight the ways in which sustainable aquaculture produces food, jobs and climate solutions. Sponsored by Osprey Ecological Services, there will be a panel discussion with Kittery resident Gunnar Ek, who has been involved with aquaculture at University of New Hampshire. Other panelists include Inga Potter of Cold Current Kelp, who is growing kelp in Portsmouth Harbor, and Lanes Island Oyster grower Amanda Moeser.

SEFF’s final film starts at 3:30 p.m. with “The Seeds of Vandana,” a powerful film that tells the story of Gandhian ecoactivist Dr. Vandana Shiva, who stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the food justice movement, and inspired an international crusade for food security. This film is sponsored by the League of Conservation Voters of New Hampshire, and

is followed by a panel discussion with John Bochert, Organic Gardening Specialist at Eldredge Lumber and Hardware, Alison Magill, founding member of Slow Food Seacoast and Piscataqua Seed Project, and Jennifer Wilhelm from Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association (MOFGA).

Exhibitors and co-presenters include the Mount Agamenticus to the Sea Conservation Initiative, Conservation Law Foundation, Eldredge Lumber and Hardware, Kittery Climate Action Now (KCAN), Kittery Climate Adaptation Committee, League of Conservation Voters NH, Mr. Fox Composting, Seacoast Permaculture, SEAREI, Seacoast Science Center, Shoals Marine Labe, Traip Changemakers, We Fill Good, York Ready for Climate Action, 350NH, and others.

Major supporters include Faith Harrington and Peter Lamb, the Ralph E. Ogden Foundation, Eldredge Lumber & Hardware, and Mr. Fox Composting. SEFF is also sponsored by Altus Engineering, ARQ Architects, Site Structure Landscape, and Hoppi’s Barber Shop.

Tickets are not required but there is a suggested donation of $5 per film. Kittery Land Trust is also selling VIP passes for $50 that include admission to all films and food during the caffeine kickoff and lunch.

“We postponed SEFF from early March when Mother Nature threw a winter storm our way,” says Lisa Linehan, Executive Director of Kittery Land Trust, “but what better date to hold this wonderful event than Earth Day?”

SEFF brings together an interesting mix of films, speakers, exhibitors, and organizations under one roof for the public to connect and “cross-pollinate” their ideas and passions. Linehan adds that “KLT’s hope is that these films get our Seacoast community informed and inspired to act locally to protect our shared home.”

The day’s events and panel discussions will be moderated by Melissa Paly, the Great BayPiscataqua Waterkeeper with Conservation Law Foundation, and long-time board member of the Kittery Land Trust.

Full details about SEFF are available at www.kitterylandtrust.org.

Local Student Places First in American History Contest

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(WJHS) eighth-grade student London Chadwick has received first place in the Old York Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)’s American History Essay Contest for 2023. At the state level, she received third place for her essay about a fictional delegate to the Second Continental Congress convened in May of 1775. This is the second year that Chadwick has placed in this contest.

WJHS Principal Josh Gould noted, “We are so impressed with London’s love of writing and her commitment to civic engagement. It is no surprise at all that she was amongst the very best of all submissions!”

Students who entered this year were required to write an essay on being either a real or fictional delegate at the Congress in Philadelphia. In May of 1775 the

See HISTORY on page 15 . . .

At left is Todd Frederick, Chairman of the York Board of Selectmen, congratulating 8th grade WJHS student London Chadwick.

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Violin Virtuoso Simone Porter Performs on the Seacoast

SEACOASTViolin Virtuoso Simone Porter is coming to Portsmouth! Porter will play Mendelssohn’s famous “Violin Concerto in E Minor” with the Great Bay Philharmonic Orchestra (GBPO) on Saturday, April 22 at the Music Hall Historic Theater in Portsmouth, NH. The program will also include Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 4 in A Major.”

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American colonies were already at war with England following earlier hostilities at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts on April 19. Among its decisions the Congress appointed George Washington to command the Continental Army and later, in July of 1776, put their lives on the line by signing the Declaration of Independence.

“London’s moving dialog and lively, picturesque description, really set her apart and gained her not only Chapter winner but Third Place State Winner,” commented Mrs. Barbara Carmone, American History Committee Chairman, Old York Chapter, DAR.

On Friday, March 31, Chadwick was invited to attend the DAR Chapter’s annual Vietnam Commemoration, where she was honored for her writ-

The third concert in the 2022-2023 Season for the GBPO, the program features two of the most beloved pieces in classical music, led by what many argue to be the best violin virtuoso in the world.

GBPO Music Director and Conductor David Upham says, “She (Simone) is one of the great young talents performing in the world today! Her biogra-

ing with a Chapter Certificate, a bronze medal and a monetary prize. While there she read her essay before an audience of Vietnam Veterans, and American Legion, VFW, and DAR members.

“It was a very exciting honor, and the awards ceremony was very exciting to attend,” wrote Chadwick in an email. “I was excited to place third in the state; however, even if I hadn’t placed I would have still been happy just knowing that I had researched and learned something new!”

In her essay she created a fictional delegate from New York and focused on him and his family. Like others attending this gathering, this delegate named John and his family

See CHADWICK on page 18

phy includes the fact that she has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and with a number of renowned conductors. Simone made her professional solo debut at age 10 with the Seattle Symphony and her international debut with the Royal Philharmonic in London at age 13.”

“Simone’s intonation was impeccable, even in the breakneck digital gymnastics of the finale,” said John von Rhein, Chicago Classical Review of Illinois Philharmonic Opener, October 2018

The Music Hall has adjusted some of their ticket pricing to accommodate students on a tight budget and younger audiences who wish to experience the violin virtuoso. “We have lowered our prices significantly, and have made children 12 and under free,” says GBPO Executive Director David Wold, “and we are starting the concert earlier than usual, at 7:30 p.m., to make this very special worldclass event accessible to all. I love the fact that Simone plays on one of the finest violins in the world, appropriate since she is perhaps the greatest 26-year-old violinist on the planet, certainly among the greatest of her generation,” he shares.

“We promise that perform-

ing with... GBPO, Ms. Porter will bring a truly world-class performance to the Seacoast and deliver a concert of profound beauty, and tremendous value. Don’t miss it!” Wold adds.

Adults are $39, Seniors $34, and students through college, $19. Children 12 and under, accompanied by a parent, are free. The Music Hall adds box office fees to these prices. For more information, visit www.greatbayphilharmonic.com or www. themusichall.org.

Wednesday-Sunday

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4/22: The Don Campbell Band

A Night of Original Music

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9/7: Judy Collins

9/8: The Shadow Riders, Marshall Tucker Tribute

9/23: Memories of Patsy, Patsy Cline Tribute

10/3: Martin Barre, Unplugged

10/27: James Montgomery

11/18: Jim Brickman Live with a Little Bit of Christmas

12/8: Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon: A John Denver Christmas

5/13: Tom Rush accompanied by Matt Nakoa

5/7: Carbon Leaf

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16th Annual EFKA Spelling Bee

KENNEBUNKThe Education Foundation of the Kennebunks and Arundel (EFKA) would like to congratulate Caroline Crocker and Mia McCarthy for winning the poster contest for the 16th Annual Spelling Bee. The EFKA is excited to bring back “The Bee,” which takes place on April 27 at 6 p.m. at Kennebunk Elementary School. The entire community is invited to come cheer on their favorite adult competitors.

The Spelling Bee was the EFKA’s first-ever fundraiser in 2007. This year’s Bee marks organization’s first fundraiser since 2019. Local businesses,

friends, and community members are encouraged to register to participate. Team names have been creative over the years, as have team costumes. The Bee is always a “sell-out” event, with an average of over 300 spectators attending.

The 2023 Bee will be organized into the first 50 teams registered, with each team to consisting of three members. Approximately nine teams will compete per round. The winners of each round will gather at the end for the Championship Round. At the conclusion of the Bee, the highly coveted winner’s trophy will be presented to the winning team to take home, to

be returned at next year’s Bee. Team registration is $100.

EFKA is an independent, charitable 501(c)3 organization. The mission of the EFKA is to work with the schools of RSU 21 to inspire and ignite young minds by funding creative and innovative programs for stu-

dents and professional development for teachers and other staff. For more information, to register a team for the event, or to sponsor this fundraiser, visit www.educationfoundationka. org, email info@educationfoundationka.org, or call 207632-0362.

Restoration Begins on Historic Emerson-Wilcox House

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After an almost two-year wait, an insurance settlement has been received for the historic Emerson-Wilcox House, which was built in 1742. The building was heavily damaged in an automobile accident on May 31, 2021, when just before 11 p.m., a car traveling west along York Street crashed into the east side of the house. No one was seriously injured, and the York Fire

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Department was immediately on the scene. They cared for the uninjured driver and secured the house. Since then, however, a garage-door-sized patch has left a prominent scar at the heart of York Village.

The house is owned by the Elizabeth Bishop Perkins Trust, and sits on land owned by First Parish Church. Old York Historical Society manages the house, and owns the historic ob-

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A pioneer in philanthropy, community activist, gregarious inventor, entrepreneur, scientist, diplomat, founding father, and so much more.

Clay Hill Farm P resents this one-man show dramatic reading about the life of this amazing Patriot. Kirk Simpson, brings to life one of the most accomplished Americans in history.

jects and furnishings on display inside. Following the accident, Old York, on behalf of the Perkins Trust, assessed the damage and moved collections items into storage, while staff salvaged original beams, window fragments, woodwork, and flooring damaged in the accident. With help from preservation architect Deane Rykerson of Kittery Point, the original placement of damaged framing elements was recorded for future restoration.

The task of finding qualified experts to put the building back together proved difficult, in part due to the pandemic, but also because of the complicated nature of historic restoration.

Once Old York had identified the specialists, the driver’s insurance company hired a construction estimator to determine repair costs. The total, nearly $77,000, appeared to be an adequate amount needed restore the house. The driver’s insurance company, however, ended up reducing its final payout offer by 10%, to just over $69,000.

Reconstruction plans stalled for months while attorneys on both sides attempted ongoing negotiations. Earlier this year, the claims were finally settled for the full amount, and work is now underway to repair the damage.

“On behalf of the Perkins Trust, Old York would like to thank all those who have helped our efforts - the York Fire Department, Ellis Insurance Agency, Hanover Insurance Group, the York community, and all those who donated to an emergency fund to repair the building,” says Joel Lefever, OYHS executive Director. “That fund was critical in covering interim costs such as hiring staff to help move collections.”

Restoration work will now continue through 2023, and OYHS looks forward to welcoming the public back to EmersonWilcox House sometime in early 2024.

History of the House

George Ingram, the son of a local tavern owner built the earliest part of the current house sometime around 1735. Beginning in the 1740s, the house went through a series of owners until 1756, when it was purchased by ship owner and importer,

See RESTORE on page 28 . . .

Grants for Workforce Transportation

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$1.6 million in Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan grant funding has been allocated support innovative transportation initiatives by Maine employers to help them grow and retain their workforce.

The grants, administered by the Maine Department of Transportation, are part of the Workforce Transportation Pilot Program, an initiative of the Jobs Plan that supports local and regional pilot projects that connect workers to employers through ridesharing, vanpools, and other transit options.

The four grants announced recently were awarded to Bath Iron Works, Gagne Foods in Bath, Timber HP in Madison, and Robbins Lumber in Searsmont. MaineDOT had previously announced its first workforce transportation grant to Sunday River in Newry.

“With the workforce shortage hurting businesses across Maine, my Administration is committed to advancing innovative solutions that will knock down barriers preventing people from being able to take and stay in jobs,” said Governor Janet Mills. “This investment from my Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan will help Maine workers get to and from jobs and help employers retain the people they need to strengthen their businesses and our economy.”

“Maine employers large and small are struggling with workforce challenges,” said Bruce Van Note, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation. “These awards support several unique approaches to addressing the specific workforce transportation challenges seen by these employers.”

“Maine employers are working with state agencies and others to develop innovative ways to support and expand their workforce,” said Laura Fortman, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Labor. “These grants are a strategic effort to help employers reduce barriers to employment, such as a lack of reliable transportation, that prevent qualified individuals from connecting with quality jobs.”

BIW’s $750,000 award will address workforce transportation challenges by supporting carpools and vanpools for employees, public transportation options in the region, and multi-mode park-

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ing amenities.

“More than half our 7,000 shipbuilders travel more than 70 miles each day to be part of something greater than themselves, building ships for the U.S. Navy,” said Chuck Krugh, President of Bath Iron Works. “These resources enhance our ability to provide shared transportation for our workforce that can benefit both them and the environment while creating transportation options that make it possible for Mainers from across the state to contribute to the work we do at Bath Iron Works.”

The $59,840 award to Gagne Foods will help support transportation options for employees in inclement weather and make several electric bicycles available for employees to take to and from work.

“Many thanks to the the Maine Department of Transportation for recognizing the opportunity for change by asking Maine businesses to think differently about how employees use transportation to get to and from their jobs,” said Michael Gagne, President and CEO of Gagne Foods. “These programs will make a difference.”

Robbins Lumber’s $41,600 award will help offset the costs of an existing program that provides transportation for employees from a nearby correctional institute.

“This grant provides a transportation solution to help employees re-entering the workforce to learn a trade and the chance to have a stable, longterm career,” said Catherine Robbins-Halsted, co-owner of Robbins Lumber.

TimberHP’s $750,000 grant will support the construction of an electric vehicle transportation hub and the purchase of electric vehicles for an employee rideshare system at the company’s wood-fiber insulation plant.

“At TimberHP, sustainability is a core component of our mission as a company and is at the center of the work we do See TRANSPORT on page 23 . . .

Marshwood High School seniors, Eva Therrien, who will be attending the University of Vermont in the fall, and Sean Williams, starting at Columbia, received the Eliot Democratic Committee’s Betsy O’Donoghue Scholarship award of $500 each. The event took place on Saturday, April 8, at the Eliot Town Hall. The scholars are pictured here with their parents, Jen Therrien and Brittany and David Williams, and Eliot Democratic Committee Chair Shannon Darr.

“Government is run by those who show up!” said the late O’Donoghue, who once

served as Chair of Eliot’s Board of Selectmen, and on the Planning Board, the Budget Committee, and Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Eliot. In her memory and honor, the Eliot Democratic Committee established the Betsy O’Donoghue Memorial Scholarship Fund several years ago.

This award is given to

Marshwood graduating students who have demonstrated a significant interest in civics. In addition to being outstanding academic students, both award-winners have made major contributions to and shown an exceptional presence in community service. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/eliotdems.

Disaster Relief for Severe Winter Storms

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The State of Maine’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for several Maine counties in the wake of last December’s severe winter storm that battered the state has been approved.

Maine legislators requested the Major Disaster Declaration, urging President Biden to expeditiously approve the request in a bipartisan letter of support.

The President approved the Disaster Declaration for Franklin, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo, and York counties, which unlocks Federal assistance through the Public Assistance (PA) Program. The Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to State, local, and Tribal governments so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

The Disaster Declaration also unlocks Federal funding through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the state. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to State, local, and Tribal and governments so they can develop hazard mitigation plans and rebuild in a way that reduces, or mitigates, future disaster losses

in their communities.

“We are pleased the President has approved the State’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration,” said Governor Mills and Maine’s Congressional Delegation in a joint statement.

“This critical Federal funding will go a long way to help communities that were hard hit by last December’s storm to rebuild and repair important infrastructure without local taxpayers having to bear the burdens of the significant costs associated with it.”

High winds and significant rainfall during the December storm led to substantial flooding, extensive road washouts and closures, widespread power outages, and infrastructure

damage that are beyond the State’s capability to address.

In January, Maine formally requested a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) for Public Assistance.

On-site assessments were conducted across a total of six counties: Cumberland, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo, and York, with virtual assessments occurring across two counties, Franklin and Kennebec, between January 17th and 18th.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) subsequently validated damage assessments for Franklin, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo, and York counties. For more information, visit www.maine.gov.

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Advocates Push to Remove Discrimination from MaineCare

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Mainers who need health care, medical providers and advocates calling to remove exclusions to MaineCare spoke in Augusta recently in advance of the HHS Committee’s public hearing on LD 199, “An Act to Improve the Health of Maine Residents by Removing Exclusions to the MaineCare Program.”

Many immigrants in Maine who have low income cannot access MaineCare because of their current immigration status. For most, the only coverage currently available is emergency MaineCare, which is extremely limited.

Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, the lead sponsor of LD 199 said, “Access to healthcare is a basic, fundamental right. Regular, predictable medical treatment is proven to ensure folks can go to work, get to school and take care of their families. Ultimately, it is a moral and economic imperative that all people living in Maine are treated fairly, with adequate and affordable health care. LD 199 is simple in language, yet wide-reaching in impact and will provide life-altering benefits for the individuals who gain coverage as well as their families, their communities, and their places of employment.”

Without health coverage, many immigrants with low income must wait until a condition becomes an emergency to

get care, endangering their own health and putting added stress on Maine’s emergency departments. Many of these Mainers contribute at least $193.9 million in state and local taxes annually, are more likely to have advanced education, and start businesses, creating thousands of jobs. They work and pay taxes but often are ineligible for MaineCare coverage.

“During the pandemic, many of us had the opportunity to work remotely, get unemployment benefits, or get hazard pay, while most of our patients and other frontline workers had to continue working in hazardous conditions, upholding Maine’s agricultural and seafood industries and ensuring that we had fresh food on our tables,” said Laura Valencia Orozco, Director of Behavioral Health at the Maine Mobile Health Program, who described the trials of a patient who caught COVID-19 as an essential worker and is shadowed by huge medical debts. “It is now our time to show up for them by passing LD199.”

Crystal Cron, founding director of Presente! Maine added, “Immigrants have been contributing to the strength and vitality of Maine for centuries. They have resettled here with hopes and dreams of building a new life for themselves, and of investing in the communities they now call home. And they have invested. If you’ve worked thousands of hours in a lobster plant, in a restaurant kitchen, in the blueberry

Stigma of Substance Abuse Events

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fields, or in potato packing, aren’t you a Mainer? The health of one is the health of us all, and we all reap the benefits when our communities are cared for.”

In 2021, the All Means All groups worked to pass a similar bill, LD 718. Ultimately, part of the bill was signed into law as part of the budget, expanding access to MaineCare and CHIP for people under 21 and pregnant women, regardless of their immigration status. LD 199 would continue Maine’s progress toward universal health care and a well-functioning health care system.

“Everyone gets sick and everyone at some point in their lives needs healthcare. From colds to cancer, human bodies sometimes require treatment and that is a universal need. What is not universal is the access, affordability, and availability of that care which, in this country, is largely based on a person’s income, employment, geography, race, and immigration status,” said Alex Carter, Maine Equal Justice Health Care Policy Advocate, adding, “we have work to do as a society when it comes to who we include in the definition of human and who we deem deserving of care.”

Luc Samuel Kuanzambi, an asylum seeker from Portland whose daughter, Ticvah, received a life-saving liver transplant as a toddler through MaineCare, envisioned a future in which all people can get the care they need.

A“As I stand before you today, our daughter is a healthy and thriving little girl who attends Portland Public Schools. This future would have been impossible without MaineCare. I urge you to be considerate of the magnitude of challenges faced by many of us

Untreated drug and alcohol use contributes to thousands of deaths every year and impacts the lives of many more, throughout the community and beyond. The availability of tools and medications to assist in the treatment of substance abuse disorders may be improving, but the stigma that surrounds people with addiction is still an ongoing challenge.

“The Stigma of Substance Abuse” is a free, public event that will include an introduction by Kittery Police Chief Robert Richter and will be hosted by Lacey Bailey of Sweetser, a behavioral health nonprofit that provides treatment and support through a statewide network of community-based mental health, recovery, and educational services.

Bailey is a certified drug and alcohol counselor with 14 years’ experience working in local communities and alongside law enforcement. She will give her unique perspective on the negative stigma that surrounds and envelopes people who struggle with substance abuse and the ways to combat these stigmas. A short, optional Narcan training

immigrants as we silently tackle the curved balls life throws at us. We share in your hopes and your fears. Should you pass and enact this legislation, adult immigrants who find themselves in Ticvah’s situation will see in Maine that yearned and sought-after place for hope and healing.”

The All Means All coalition supporting LD 199 is a group of advocacy, public health, and immigrant-led organizations including Presente! Maine, New Main-

will also be available at the conclusion of the lecture.

The workshop takes place on Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Kittery Community Center Star Theatre, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. For more information and to register, call the Kittery Community Center at 207-439-3800.

York Hospital is also hosting its own Stigma and Substance Use Disorder webinar, which will take place on Tuesday, April 25, 12-1 p.m. via Zoom. Presenters include: Eric Haram, LADC, director of the York Hospital Recovery Center; Susie McKenna, recovery coach and advocate; Sally Manninen, director of the Choose To Be Healthy Coalition; Lacey Bailey, certified drug and alcohol counselor with Sweetser.

There will also be a short Narcan (naloxone) training at the end of the presentation, and free Narcan will be available to participants upon request. To receive the overdose antidote, simply provide a shipping address when registering for the program. For more information and to register, visit www. yorkhospital.com/events.

ers Public Health Initiative, Maine Equal Justice, Maine People’s Alliance, Maine Center for Economic Policy, and Consumers for Affordable Health Care. Find more information about LD 199.

For more information, visit www.socialsecurityworks. org/2020/02/24/maine-allmeans-all.

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journeyed miles by horse and carriage on dirt roads to reach Philadelphia, where they took up temporary residence.

According to the DAR website,“The American History Essay Contest was established to encourage young people to think creatively about our nation’s great history and learn about history in a new light.”

DAR is a women’s lineage and service organization for women 18 years and older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolutionary War (17751783). The Old York Chapter in York currently has 48 members. For more information, visit www.dar.org.

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $62,283,000 to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades throughout the state of Maine, through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF).

“Every community deserves access to safe, clean drinking water,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan.

“Thanks to the infrastructure investments in America, we have an unprecedented opportunity to revitalize America’s drinking water systems, support the current administration’s goal of removing 100% of lead pipes across our country, and protect communities from PFAS pollution.”

“EPA is very grateful to state and federal lawmakers for the investments we are

now making to upgrade drinking water infrastructure throughout New England, ensuring that underserved communities are getting the investments and environmental protection they deserve. This funding will provide benefits for Maine communities for generations to come, and represents an investment in our children and grandchildren, making sure they have access to clean and healthy drinking water,” said EPA New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash.

“Maine families deserve infrastructure that provides clean drinking water and protects them from storms and flooding,” said Maine Senators and Representatives in a group statement. “Today’s announcement is an important step to ensure that Maine communities have the funding to improve wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.

After the storm we faced last December and the many challenges we face to remove toxic chemicals from our drinking water, this grant funding will help Maine make long overdue water infrastructure improvements. The Infrastructure Law has already made a huge difference for people across Maine, and this latest round of direct funding will add to these benefits, keeping Maine communities safe while protecting our local environments.”

The DWSRF allotments to states are based on the results of EPA’s seventh Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment (DWINSA). The survey, which is required by the 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act, assesses the nation’s public water systems’ infrastructure needs every four years and the findings are used to allocate DWSRF grants to states. Drinking water

utilities need $625 billion in infrastructure investments over the next 20 years to ensure the nation’s public health, security, and economic well-being.

The most recent Drinking Water Assessment included survey questions focused on lead service lines, and is projecting a national total of 9.2 million lead service lines across the country. National and state-level projections of service line counts will help advance a unique opportunity to employ a separate lead service line allotment formula for the funding, which is based on need. Almost $3 billion of the funding will be provided specifically for lead service line identification and replacement, taking a key step toward the end goal of achieving 100% lead free water systems.

The Infrastructure Law is investing over $50 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across the country through FY 2026.

$6 billion in funding has already been made available to states,

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U.S. Senators recently introduced the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2023, which directs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to develop an oral health literacy strategy to reach underserved communities. This bipartisan bill aims to curb the rise in oral disease and related illnesses by providing prevention education through a five-year oral health literacy campaign.

The CDC estimates that one-in-10 adults in the United States finds written material on health inaccessible and complicated, and oral health is no exception. Oral health also affects more than just physical health. It can affect work and school, decreasing overall quality of life for many Americans, especially for those in underserved communities.

Illnesses related to oral health have resulted in 6.1 million days of bed disability, 12.7 million days of restricted activity, and 20.5 million lost workdays each year, significantly impacting children, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations. Tooth decay is the most common chronic illness among school-age youth, affecting roughly one-in-four

children. In 2012, almost one in five Americans 65 and older had untreated cavities, and over 40% had gum disease. However, most oral health ailments can be avoided by increasing oral health literacy among all populations, with an emphasis on children, to ensure they develop and maintain healthy habits into adulthood.

The Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act is endorsed by the Academy of General Dentistry, American College of Prosthodontists, American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, American Student Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American Association of Endodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association,

American Society of Dental Anesthesiologists, American Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Delta Dental Plans Association.

U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Ben Ray Luján (DNM), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) cosponsored the Act. For more information, visit www.collins. senate.gov.

Tribes, and territories through the DWSRF. Of that funding, $3 billion is being invested in lead service line identification and improvement, $800 million to address PFAS and other emerging contaminants, and $2.2 billion in other critical drinking water system improvements. Additionally, approximately $500 million will also be available through the DWSRF annual appropriations, established by the Safe Drinking Water Act. In addition, EPA is strengthening its water technical assistance programs to support communities in assessing their water needs and apply for their fair share of this historic investment.

The 1996 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments mandated that EPA conduct an assessment of the nation’s public water systems’ infrastructure needs every four years and use the findings to allocate DWSRF capitalization grants to states. For more information, visit www.epa.gov.

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Berwick Academy Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Kents Hill School Guardian

SOUTH BERWICKBerwick Academy’s Boys

Varsity Lacrosse wins the season opener on the road at Kents Hill, with the final 13-3. Half-time score was 6-2 for Berwick. The record is now 1-0.

Bulldog goals by Eli Chilicki with 5G & 3A, Jason Raslavicus 2G & 2A, Ebbin Perkins 2G & 2A, Jack Guy 2G

Berwick Boys Varsity Tennis

&2A, Nate Fitch 1G &1A, Albert Allen 3A. Justin Massa at defense had eight caused turnovers and Mateo Corcoran caused four turnovers. Goalies Topher Peracchi with five saves, and Jack Mulligan with one save.

Berwick also played their second game Thursday, April 6 at home against St. Paul’s School from Concord, NH.

Popular Sports for Spring/Summer

NATIONWIDESports are a favorite pastime for many children and adults. The benefits of participating in sports are too numerous to mention, but include learning to be part of a team, improving physical fitness and developing sportsmanship.

The fitness building resource PHITAmerica notes that participation in sports helps build character and social skills. Sports help children develop discipline and encourages them set goals. These are skills that can be utilized later in life, especially when pursuing a career.

As the weather warms,

every day,” said Joshua Henry, Co-Founder and President of TimberHP. “The creation of an electrical vehicle and transportation hub and the benefits it will bring to the community, has been a longstanding priority for us.”

The Workforce Transportation Pilot aligns with strategies from Maine Won’t Wait, the state’s four-year plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in part by promoting public transportation, to combat climate change.

Applications for the Workforce Transportation Pilot program are open and ongoing. There is no application deadline, but applicants are encouraged to submit projects as soon as possible. With these new awards, approximately $3 million remains to be awarded through the

Summer Basketball Camp

SOUTH BERWICKThe Berwick Boys Varsity Tennis team opened their season playing a non-league match against Brewster Academy.

SOUTH BERWICKGuardian Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls will run from June 19-23, July 24-28, and July

Grades 9-12, 8:30-10 a.m.; Grades 5-8, 10-11:30 a.m.; Grades K-4, 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

there are many diffe rent spring and summer sports that children and adults can explore. Here are just some of the sports that make spring and summer that much more fun.

Baseball Baseball has long been America’s pastime, but its fan base stretches around the world.

According to an annual report by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a leader in sports participation research, baseball and softball combined ranked as the most participated in team sport in 2016. Many youngsters start out on youth baseball or softball teams and move up the ranks as

program. For more information on how to apply, please visit its website.

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is investing nearly $1 billion in Federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying jobs, and build an economy poised for future prosperity. Since the Jobs Plan took effect in 2021, direct economic relief has been delivered to nearly 1,000 Maine small businesses. The relief has also supported more than 100 infrastructure projects around the state, invested in workforce programs offering apprenticeship, career and education advancement, and has offered job training opportunities to 22,000 Maine residents.

For more information, visit maine.gov/jobsplan.

Berwick Boys Varsity played on Berwick’s indoor courts due to the cold weather. The tennis was high quality, hard hitting, with three singles matches and three doubles matches, allowing everyone on the team to play and get experience. Berwick Boys Varsity lost all six matches but the boys looked good. Stay tuned for the start of league matches!

their love of the game grows.

Lacrosse This is a team game originally played by North American native peoples. The ball is thrown, caught and carried with a long-handled stick having a curved L-shape or a triangular frame.

Soccer Soccer’s popularity continues to grow exponentially. It is often one of the first sports a child will try. In a 2017 Nielsen survey that spanned 18 global markets, 43 percent of people said they were “interested” or “very interested” in the sport. It has grown to become the world’s sport, with teams in most major

. . . FOOD from page 12 struggles to have healthy, predictable meals is nothing short of appalling,” said Brittany Dymond, Associate Director of VFW National Security & Foreign Affairs. “The VFW commends these Senators for their bipartisan leadership on this issue by introducing the Military Family Nutrition Access Act. This bill would enable broader access to SNAP benefits for military members and families by exempting Basic Allowance for Housing from counting as income when determining eligibility. No service member, spouse, or child should ever go hungry, and this legislation marks a significant step toward

31 - August 4. The camp will be held at Seacoast Christian School, 26 Paul Street in South Berwick. Southern Maine 2022 and 2023 Girls Class D Coach of the Year, Lee Petrie serves as director.

Sessions run as follows:

countries.

Softball

A close cousin to baseball, softball is played on a smaller diamond with a ball that’s larger than a baseball. Even though both sexes can play softball, it is primarily a female-driven sport among elementary, high school and college players.

Swimming

Swimming is a sport that works the entire body. People are drawn to swimming because it can be a low-impact exercise. Whether enjoyed competitively or for recreation, swimming is a great way to have fun while exercising.

Tennis Tennis is a physical sport that provides cardiovascular exercise. Tennis offers friendly competition and can be played in singles or pairs. While matches primarily take place outdoors,

eliminating military food insecurity.”

In July 2022, a study by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) found that at least 24% of active duty military - approximately 286,000 individuals - experience food insecurity. Many servicemembers are ineligible for food support through SNAP due to an income eligibility formula that penalizes servicemembers who receive BAH to offset the cost of off-base or privatized military housing.

BAH is not intended to serve as a supplemental income and is not treated as income by the IRS or when determining eligibility for numerous other federal as -

Tuition is $60 per week or $12 per session. No athlete will be turned away due to financial reasons. Registrations can be found on the Seacoast Christian Basketball Facebook page, by calling Coach Petrie at 207-2510197 or by emailing lee.petrie@ rsu35.org.

SCOREBOARD

Kennebunk H.S. Varsity Boys

Baseball

Saturday, April 8 Rams 12, Oak Hill Raiders 0 Rams 6, York Wildcats 3

Tuesday, April 4 Rams 2, Westbrook 3

the weather doesn’t have to impact access when an indoor court is available.

Volleyball Beach volleyball is popular in coastal and non-coastal communities alike. It is an intense, competitive sport that requires excellent focus and teamwork. This article was provided by MetroCreative Connection. The Weekly Sentinel does not endorse any products or services suggested by third-party sources.

sistance programs. The Military Family Nutrition Access Act would add SNAP to the long list of programs that exclude BAH to determine eligibility.

Along with King, the legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Raphael Warnock (DGA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Peter Welch (D-VT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (DIL), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Fetterman (D-PA), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Patty Murray (DWA).

Open Daily at 11:30am for Lunch & Dinner 124 Post Road / Route 1, Wells

Daily Specials 11:30am-8pm

Sunday Chicken Parmesan or Shrimp Scampi $15.95

Monday Fried Seafood Combo $17.95 choose 2: haddock, shrimp, clam strips, or sea scallops, with french fries & coleslaw

Tuesday Fried Buttermilk Chicken $14.95 with green beans, mashed potatoes & bacon gravy

Wednesday BBQ Grill Combo $17.95 choose 2: 1/2 rack baby back ribs, BBQ chicken breast, BBQ shrimp, or BBQ salmon with 2 sides

ursday Steak Bomb $11.95

Friday

Fried Haddock Platter $15.95 with french fries & coleslaw

Weekly Recipe: Vegan Lasagna

A hearty, high-protein, nutritionpacked lasagna that is easy to prepare. Vegan mozzarella cheese can be added to the lasagna as per instructions at the end of the recipe. Vegan mozzaella is easily found in any supermarket.

Ingredients

1 cup dried red lentils

2 - 25 oz. jars marinara sauce

1 cup raw cashews

16 oz firm tofu, patted dry with paper towels

1/2 cup nutritional yeast

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, from about 2 lemons

1 tsp salt

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2-3 cups baby spinach

1 box lasagna noodles, whole grain or gluten free if needed

Directions

Cook the red lentils. Add 1 cup dried red lentils and 3 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Drain in a fine strainer, and then add to a large bowl. Add both jars of marinara and mix to combine. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Making Cashew-Tofu Ricotta

Add the cashews to a food processor and process until fine and crumbly. Then add tofu chunks, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, basil, oregano and garlic powder to the food processor. Pulse until well combined and smooth.

Assembling the Lasagna

Add about 1 cup of lentil-marinara sauce to the bottom of a large 9 x 13 inch casserole dish or lasagna pan. Spread evenly. Next add 4-5 uncooked lasagna noodles. Spread half of the cashew-tofu ricotta on top of the noodles. Top with half of the spinach. Add about 1 cup of the

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marinara sauce over the spinach, then place 4-5 lasagna noodles on top. Repeat layers until pan is almost full, and then pour the rest of the sauce evenly over the top. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hour. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

If using the mozzarella topping, remove the lasagna after 40 minutes of cooking in the oven. Sprinkle vegan mozzarella cheese evenly, and return to oven for an additional 20 minutes. Remove, let cool for at least 15 minutes and serve.

Courtesy of www.noracooks.com.

People and Business Profiles

New Website and Logo

KENNEBUNKCommunity Harvest, a nonprofit organization that meets the needs of its neighbors through food sharing, fellowship, and financial assistance, is proud to announce the launch of their new logo and website.

The new Community Harvest website provides a userfriendly experience, making it easier for individuals to learn about their mission, make donations and access services. Visitors can find information on Community Harvest’s programs and services and stay up to date on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

The updated logo emphasizes the importance of a connected and diverse community, representing the collective efforts of their team and supporters. Community Harvest believes that together, we can make a significant impact in the lives of those who need our help the most.

“We are thrilled to unveil our new logo and website” said Kerry de Bree, executive director

of Community Harvest. “These changes represent our commitment to our mission and to the people we serve. We hope that our new website will help us to reach even more individuals in need and raise awareness about the critical work we do.”

Community Harvest has been a cornerstone of the Kennebunk community for over 25 years, offering community meals, emergency assistance, scholarship programs, and volunteer opportunities. With the launch of the new logo and website, they are excited to continue our efforts and expand our impact.

Community Harvest was founded in 1999 and is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Kennebunk. The organization focuses on providing food and emergency community assistance for those living in Kennebunkport, and Arundel, and offers all services free of charge. For more information, visit the new website at www.communityharvestmaine.org.

Wellness Center to Hold Open House

ELIOT -

The Solfege Center for Healing, a holistic wellness center located in Eliot, is holding a Wellness Open House on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at its facility on Route 236 in Eliot. The public is invited to meet Solfege’s holistic and conventional health practitioners and to learn more about the various healing practices offered at the center.

The Wellness Open House will give Solfege Center an opportunity to showcase to the public how holistic wellness can be used to improve one’s overall health. Solfege Center for Healing is proud of the unique contributions they have made to the community so far and invite the public to come learn more about how these healing therapies can assist on a wellness journey.

One often hears about holistic therapies such as reiki, sound healing, and spiritual readings, but many do not understand how these alternative therapies can fit into everyday health routines. The Wellness Open House will give those interested in learning more an opportunity to meet the practi-

SEACOAST -

The electrical wiring program at the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is all about hands-on learning, where students learn by actually doing the work the best way to learn, a foundational belief at Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC).

That is why it is so vital each student has their own updated tool kit to use during their twohour block. And now, thanks to a $25,000 donation to the Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation from Wakita Electric, students each have their own kits. Each kit includes a safety tester, an electrician’s knife, a right-angle drill, a dremel, and “meter disconnects” that meet 2023 code.

These tools would not be entirely possible under regular school funding, which provides electrical wiring teacher Timothy Fecteau with a minimal budget to operate his program.

“It adds up quickly. It’s a huge juggling act for us,” said Fecteau, who spent seven years as an electrician in the field before coming to the classroom 17 years ago to teach.

“It’s like running a business out of here and teaching these kids what they need to know to run their own business someday,” said Fecteau. “(If it weren’t for industry donations) I would have to simplify the program down to nothing.”

SRTC Director Kathy Sargent explained the program. “Our students learn about different career options in an applied learning setting,” she said. “That means many of the projects students work on are real.”

their helper license and work on real community projects, while working with bending electrical metal tubing, metal clad cable and other raceways.

To students like junior Jason Rowe, this program offers everything he needs to jumpstart his future.

tioners and to learn about reiki, massage, breathwork, movement therapies, infrared sauna, the cancer support program, health coaching and much more.

Solfege Center for Healing was founded in 2020 by local musician and board-certified holistic nurse and wellness coach, Cindy Morrell. Cindy includes massage therapy, reiki, and polarity therapy in her list of credentials to support her years-long vision of providing holistic care for her community. Her dream became a reality when she opened the Center at 28 Levesque Dr., right on Route 236 in Eliot, in 2020. Through weekly yoga classes and workshops, along with scheduled massage, reiki, and health coaching sessions, the healing center has become a hub for people seeking to improve their health. It is fast becoming a lifeline for cancer survivors and others who are looking to complement their mainstream medical treatments. Cancer survivors have found the modalities offered at Solfege to be enormously helpful as they navigate their way through tre at-

His tools of the trade are expensive, and National Electric Code Standards often change quickly. To stay relevant in the field, Fecteau has to upgrade the equipment so his students can work on real-life projects that focus on service, rough-in and finish wiring for residential homes. Without industry donations, his two-year program would not be possible within the regular school budget.

ment and beyond. The cancer recovery support program has assisted clients in learning how to reduce their chances of a recurrence, as well as how to accept and conquer some of their new challenges. Through the programs at Solfege Center, many clients have found success

The electrical wiring program gives students an opportunity to explore the field, and a safe space to practice and make mistakes in a “highly charged” profession. After successfully completing the two-year program, students have 576 of the classroom hours needed for their journeyman licenses. First-year students start with safety basics and tools of the trade designed to give students entry-level skills. They use to-scale mockups to experience the typical wiring of today’s homes, using blueprints and schematics.

Second-year students have

in weight loss, dealing with past trauma, relaxation, and other healthy practices.

The center has a large open room for movement therapies, individual practice rooms, an infrared sauna, and plenty of free parking. The main room is also available for private events. In addition to weekly classes, Solfege Center also sponsors a monthly sound healing meditation and other periodic educational events such as breathwork seminars, herb workshops, and music jams. For more information visit www.solfegecenterforhealing.com. or call 978587-7286

The practitioners look forward to meeting the public on Saturday, April 22!

“I plan on being an electrician in the National Guard right after high school, and then later on I want to own my own business,” said the Sanford resident. “So it’s great to be able to get started in high school.”

Owen McNamara, a junior at SRTC from Traip Academy in Kittery, said students could not learn all that they do without the right equipment. “Tools are a necessity,” said McNamara. “They really help out, and make it a lot easier to learn what we need to here.”

Programs such as this are also key to an industry that is desperate to hire their graduates.

“We have an unbelievable opportunity here for kids,” said Fecteau, noting that Wakita Electric alone has hired at least 10 students from his program as apprentices.

Next up, Fecteau is looking at a solar power project for Alumni Stadium, funded by a Generac grant, in conjunction with Jay Desmond at NorthEast Electric and Gowen Power. The future is bright for students in the Electrical Wiring program.

The Sanford Schools Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization especially designed to receive funding from community donors that benefit all ages above and beyond the regular budget of the Sanford School Department. The nonprofit, in turn, funds “extras” for initiatives such as the Electrical Wiring program, to enhance the educational opportunities in Sanford and in communities beyond. For information, visit www.sanfordschoolslegacyfoundation.org.

Community Harvest Unveils

Legacy Foundation Funds Electrical Wiring Kits at SRTC

Busy breakfast restaurant looking for additional help:

BREAKFAST COOK

6am-1pm, full or part time.

DISHWASHER

Apply in person to Horizons, 35 Miles Road, Wells or call 207-646-4155.

WS ~ Classifieds ~

HELP WANTED

Established business in Wells hiring for two positions!

FRONT OF THE HOUSE (full time) and KITCHENSANDWICH ARTIST (part / full time). Competitive pay, year round, upbeat working environment! Please contact the Bistro at R&R, 913 Post Road, Wells, ME • 207-351-8091

CLEANER WANTED

Reliable person wanted to clean small, 1 BR condo in OGT for Sat/midweek. Call 978-857-8864.

HELP WANTED

85 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907 Hiring for the season thru mid-Nov.

Full and part time

GUEST SERVICES

Full and part time

MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATES

Full time

HOUSEKEEPING SUPERVISOR

Part time

NIGHT WATCHMAN

HOUSEKEEPERS

Full and part time

LAUNDRY ATTENDANT

Part time

BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

retail salesperson

Pay is competitive and bonus o ered for successful completion of season! If interested, call Candice at 207-646-5562 (9-2 Mon-Fri) or send an email to candice@thesparhawk.com

HELP WANTED

Misty Harbor Resort

60 Mile Road, Wells, ME 04090

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

Hiring Housekeepers & Front Desk Attendants

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

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RENTALS

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HOUSE / ROOM RENTALS

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HOUSEMATE WANTED IN SALEM, NH. Professional adult female seeks same in housemate for a furnished, private BR in a house with AC, W/D, shared BA & kitchen, off-street parking, internet & cable. $220 per week includes all utilities! No pets, no smoking, no drugs, no children, no couples. Please text 978-423-7777 with name, age & employment.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE on Route One in Wells, 200 SF, heat & WiFi included. One year minimum lease. Rent negotiable. Call owner: 207-310-7700.

207.384.4008

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SOUTH BERWICK RENTAL

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MASSAGE THERAPIST

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MAINTENANCE PERSON

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Seasonal Campground Front Desk Position

This person would need to fulfill a variety of customer service needs in support of the successful operation of Sea-Vu West, Sea-Vu South, and Summer Hill RV Resorts. Working solely at the Sea Vu West office, you’ll be joining a positive team in a fun environment. Reporting to the Office Manager, this individual works closely with maintenance and groundskeeping staff, and provides the park’s guests with the most enjoyable experience. As the face of the park, it is important that this person treats all visitors with kindness, empathy, and respect always. Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The schedule entails 20-30 hours per week usually 9am - 5pm (until 8pm during July and August for some shifts). Positions available will require at least one day of weekend work, and start as early as March, ending in mid-late October. Wage is $15-$17 per hour depending on experience.

Duties and responsibilities include: Assisting guests with reservations via phone and email, as well as responding to general inquiries about the parks; Maintaining knowledge of park information and the Wells Beach area in order to answer guest questions; Building a high-level of proficiency with the reservation system (Rent Manager). Training available; Using conflict resolution strategies to provide solutions to dissatisfied guests, and referring high-level issues to management as needed; Sales at our campground store.

To be considered for employment, applicants must complete the Application for Employment and pass a Drug Screening. Please email seavuwest@legacymhc.com to schedule an interview.

HIRING FULL-TIME FARM EMPLOYEES NOW!

305 HUBBARD RD, BERWICK CALL (207) 698-4500

Anchor Fence LLC in Kennebunk, ME Call 207-985-6018 or Email bob@anchorfencemaine.com

is hiring FENCE INSTALLERS for the upcoming season and beyond. INTERVIEWING NOW!

We are hiring part-time and full-time workers; experienced installers and laborers to assist installers. Excellent pay! A valid driver’s license is required. Come join the Anchor Fence Team today!

~ News & Classifieds ~

1856. It then descended through the family until Dorothy Hungerford sold it to the Elizabeth Bishop Perkins Trust in 1953.

. . . RESTORE from page 16

District. The stone cellar from the Cook’s 1686 house still exists under the west end of the Emerson-Wilcox House. “This house is hugely significant, as it touches on four centuries of Maine history,” says Lefever, “Few places in the state can claim such a distinction.”

Recent research has uncovered evidence of an earlier house on the site. In 1686, the selectmen of York gave a ¼ acre of land to John Cook, who had requested a lot near the meetinghouse to build his home. Cook and his wife were likely killed in the Raid on York in 1692. Their son Thomas returned the lot to the Town of York in 1727 in exchange for land in the Scotland

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Town of Eliot

ELIOT BOARD OF APPEALS

TYPE OF MEETING: In-Person/Remote Option

DATE: April 26, 2023

TIME: 7:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Town Hall/Remote Option

PUBLIC HEARING:

As directed by Maine Superior Court, Docket #AP-22-009, 80-B Appeal, the Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to affirm a decision of the Eliot Planning Board of 1-18-22 regarding Odiorne Lane Solar, LLC and NHSolargarden.com, LLC.

Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding this application at this hearing. 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/boardappeals.

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to M.R.S.A Title 30-A, §4352 the Town of Kittery Town Council shall hold a public hearing on Monday, May 8, 2023 beginning at 6pm, to amend §16.2 Administration and Enforcement, §16.3 Definitions, §16.5 General Performance Standards, §16.7 General Development Requirements, and §16.8 Subdivision Review to incorporate required updates under the 2022-2027 General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 General Permit), or take any other action relative thereto.

A copy of the proposed amendments is on file with the Planning Department and may be viewed at Town Hall during normal business hours, at www.kitteryme. gov, or by emailing jgarnham@kitteryme.org. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing in person or remotely and will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing or submit public comments via email to towncomments@ kitteryme.org by 12pm on May 8, 2023.

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 18th day of April, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing to review annual Lodging License applications.

Given under our hands this 4th day of April 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 18th day of April, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing to review a Lodging License application for Carriage House Motel, Cottages & Suites, LLC.

Given under our hands this 4th day of April 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

OYHS maintains 16 buildings and 20 properties, including the 17-acre Steedman Woods. The nonprofit employs three fulltime and 25 part-time employees, houses iover 20,000 artifacts and 50,000 archival materials,

and serves thousands of people year round through tours, educational programs, and special events. OYHS relies on funding provided through private donations, endowments and trusts, as well as income from ticket sales, programs and memberships. For more information, visit www. oldyork.org.

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Are you looking out your window and seeing the remnants of winter, covering the blossoms of spring? CAN DO YARD SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE is ready to clear out and clean up your yard. Trees can be cut, trimmed, chipped, and trucked. Lawns and gardens can be picked up and raked. Thinking about that vegetable garden? We do rototilling for gardens of all sizes. We can also fix walkways damaged by shovels and rock salt. And so much more! Let us help you freshen up for spring. Give us a call to see what we CAN DO for you! • John & Kate 603-380-6708 • Cape Neddick

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MAYO from page 11 Edward Emerson. The west end of the house’s Long Pa rlor is thought to be the location of Edward Emerson’s store from which he sold sugar, molasses, rum, and spices. The house was purchased in 1817 by David Wilcox, a delegate to the 1819 Maine State Constitutional Convention. His daughter Louisa and her husband, ship’s captain William Putnam, inherited t he house in

husband Fred (Dude) Mayo and her grandson Ben Mayo.

Surviving are her daughter Linda Downs and her husband Allen; son Fred Mayo and his wife Gail; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. There is no service planned. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick, where condolences may be expressed at www. johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

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34 Gold Ribbon Drive, Wells

Directions: Route 1 (Post Road) North until you reach Eldridge Road. Turn right and go to the end. Take a left onto Webhannet Drive. Turn at your first right onto Gold Ribbon Drive. Home is the first on the right, just beyond the white picket fence.

Enjoy summertime in Maine from this quintessential 3 BR, 2 BA, beach cottage that has been stylishly updated. Situated on the southern end of Crescent Beach and offering 75 feet of prime water frontage and panoramic views! The first floor consists of kitchen with quartz counters and bar seating, breakfast nook, and SS appliances; primary BR suite; open living/dining area, wood fireplace; and sliders to the patio. The second floor is comprised of 2 BRs with views of the Atlantic and updated BA. $1,999,500 • MLS#1555237

BILL MCDONOUGH

1810 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090

617-413-1553 william.mcdonough@kw.com 1000 Rte 1 #101,York, ME 03909

THE COTTAGES AT COASTAL PINES THE COTTAGES AT COASTAL PINES

From beautifully designed layouts to spacious kitchens and cottage style trim with generously sized bedrooms - the sense of warmth and charm within these unique cottage-style homes is felt the moment you step inside.

For more information about The Cottages at Coastal Pines, from open houses to new listings, visit ScovilleFoleyHomes.com or contact Carrie Scoville at (207) 409-9378.

Home Sales Decline Due to Lack of Properties

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Availability of properties for sale continues to be an issue for buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine. According to Maine Listings, Realtors® sold 708 homes last month – a dip of 19.4% from February 2022. Prices increased 10.7% in the past year, with data indicating a median sales price (MSP) of $329,250. The MSP indicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

“Conversations with Realtors® across Maine indicate that buyer demand remains steady,” said Carmen McPhail, 2023 President of the Maine As-

sociation of Realtors®.

“The shortage of move-in ready homes for sale continues to be the challenge for buyers in today’s market. Homeowners who purchased in recent years with record-low mortgage interest rates are staying put and, like the rest of the country, new home construction in Maine has not kept pace with demand,” added McPhail.

Nationally, home sales declined 21.4% in February 2023 compared to February 2022. The National Association of Realtors reported that the national MSP eased nationwide 0.7% to $367,500. Sales in the regional Northeast decreased

25.7% and the regional MSP declined 4.5% to $366,100 comparing February 2023 to February 2022.

“In some areas of Maine, sellers are responding to the higher mortgage interest rate environment, which has impacted affordability,” said McPhail. “We’re beginning to see a softening of prices in some counties, a welcome sign for buyers coming into spring.”

In York County, the number of units sold decreased 36.93% from this time last year, and the median sale price increased 2.41% from this time last year, now $430,000.

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YOUR DREAM. OUR EXPERTISE.

GODFREY’S COVE HOME & BUILDING LOT

YORK, ME: Two lots of record over 12 acres with water frontage on Godfrey Pond, access to a pebbly beach and more. An excellent opportunity for a family compound or investment. Hidden gem with breathtaking views of Godfrey’s Cove and the ocean. e post and beam home o ers an open concept oorplan with large windows for natural light. Features include a chef’s kitchen, living room with stone replace, and rst oor primary bedroom suite with access to one of the three decks.

Call Terri Brunette - cell: 603.401.0145 or Kevin Erikson - cell: 603.321.9569 | O ered at $3,995,000

JUST LISTED!

SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS

NEWINGTON, NH: One of the very last waterfront bay properties available in low tax Newington, NH. Lovingly lived in for over 69 years by original owner. Camp like feel with rustic features warmed by the wood stove. Property has 490’ of Broad Cove frontage. Striper shing right o your own private rock jetty. 2Bed/1Bath open concept ranch home has large picture window with waterfront view. 2 Out buildings and plenty of area for garden. Abuts town property. Privacy galore!

Call John Pickering - cell: 603.986.5577 | O ered at $1,500,000

UNDER CONTRACT

HAMPTON, NH: Just Listed! is classy well maintained 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home awaits you! Light lled living room w/ gas fp. Wall of windows/sliders leads to the private agstone patio overlooking professionally landscaped backyard. Cra sman style kitchen with separate cozy breakfast nook. First oor primary suite o er a spa like bath. Circular drive, irrigation system, new natural gas Rinnai boiler in 2017. New AC 2022. Homes this outstanding are rare. Call John Pickering - cell: 603.986.5577 | O ered at $1,500,000

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CLASSIC

PORTSMOUTH, NH: Built in 1902, this meticulous shingle style home designed by Robert Colt, HH Richardson Architects. Includes 3Bed/3Bath in this 2966 sq New England classic. Oversized foyer, built-ins, pocket doors, and ornate woodwork. Updated kitchen with original butler’s pantry, formal dining & replaced living, den/parlor, sunroom, and bonus/guest room. 2-car detached garage, massive deck, A/C, irrigation, & night lighting. Sidewalk stroll to town. Priceless! Call Judy Bodi - cell: 603.361,6343 | O ered at $1,749,000

OPEN HOUSE! Friday 4/14 from 2 - 4 103 Locke Road

RYE, NH: Enjoy panoramic water views from this private oasis. Comfortable living room w/ gas FP, custom bookcases & access to the deck. ree Timber Tech composite decks w/ glass railings for unobstructed views. Hardwood oors throughout a majority of the living area and en suite baths feature radiant heat oors.. Home features include AC, solar panels, hot tub, generator, and 2-car attached garage. Short walk to Jenness Beach, Rye Harbor & Straw’s Point. Call Lauren Stone - cell: 603.944.1368 | O ered at $1,750,000

OPEN HOUSES! FRI 1 - 3, SAT & SUN 11-1 8 Linden Lane

UNDER CONTRACT

HAMPTON, NH: Fantastic location! Wonderful opportunity to own a move in ready 3bed beach house close to Plaice Cove Beach. Enjoy this Cape residence throughout the year! e interior design consists of an open concept liv/din/kit oorplan. Comfortable living room features a wood burning replace and front picture window. Desirable 1st oor bedroom and spa like bath. Full basement, shed and level yard. Walk to the beach and utilize access throughout the day. Move right in!

Call Lauren Stone - cell: 603.944.1368 | O ered at $759,900

OCEANFRONT DEVELOPMENT PARCEL

HAMPTON, NH: Own over .5 acre of land with Ocean Views from all levels on Hampton Beach. Sale includes 379 Ocean Blvd consisting of +/- 0.14 acres of land with +/- 81.78 of frontage and 387 Ocean Blvd consisting of +/- 0.37 acres of land with +/- 82.11 feet of frontage. e two together make up roughly 164 feet of road frontage with unobstructed ocean views. Sitting on the beginning/end of the Hampton Beach strip, along the bend.

Call Jim Giampa - cell: 603.235.5887 | O ered at $2,495,000

UNDER CONTRACT

KITTERY POINT, ME: Energy e cient, quality cra smanship and privacy! Come live with the details of custom built-ins, ve panel shaker doors, LED lighting and the luxury of quartz counter tops throughout. Equipped with a generator hookup, the 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home is surrounded by nature and privacy that outdoor enthusiasts seek. is turn key home sits on 1.73 acres of land that is suitable for a garage or ADU if one desires.

Kevin Erikson - cell: 603.321.9569 | O ered at $565,000

UNDER CONTRACT WELCOME TO POINT EAST CONDOS!

WELLS, ME: Catch glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean, Wells Harbor and the Rachel Carson Preserve. is lovely condo is freshly painted and includes brand new appliances, xtures and hardware in the open concept kitchen along with new ooring in the kitchen and bath. Well manicured grounds, heated inground pool, hot tub, patio, re pits & grills. Up to two pets allowed. Cable/Internet included.

Seasonal Occupancy from March - December.

Kevin Erikson - cell: 603.321.9569 | O ered at $267,000