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Rotary Invites Astronaut to Support National Medal of Honor Museum

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The Ogunquit Rotar y Club is sponsoring “Stars of Our Nation” on Saturday, May 20, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Leavitt Theatre, at 259 Main Street, Ogunquit.

Chris Cassidy, a York High School alum, visits Ogunquit to speak about his journey as a US Navy Seal and astronaut. With the sponsorship of the Ogunquit

Rotary, proceeds from the event will support the National Medal of Honor Museum. The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious recognition bestowed upon a member of the armed forces in the United States of America. Established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest recognition

“Make Way for Wild Babies” Fundraiser

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The spring season is a busy time of year at Center for Wildlife (CFW), as both their Baby Mammal and Baby Bird Recovery Rooms continue to fill up with injured and orphaned baby animals. With no state or federal funding, CFW relies heavily on the support of local communities to help make the care for the orphans possible. Each year, Center for Wildlife invites the local community to join in their annual “Make Way for Wild Babies” fundraiser. This year’s fundraising baby shower and celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

“Our annual ‘Make Way for Wild Babies’ fundraising event is an opportunity for our local community to get involved and support the work of CFW’s Medical Clinic during this crucial time of year. Not only will community members be able to learn more about our work and collect much needed items for the care of inured and orphaned babies, but they will also have the opportunity to get a behind-thescenes look at the care of baby animals currently being treated in our Clinic,” said Bob Dale, marketing and outreach coordinator at CFW.

During the event, CFW ambassador animals will be out and about for meet and greets, CFW Medical Clinic staff will help teach about the work conducted in the Clinic and offer feeding demonstrations of baby

mammals and birds currently in care. Refreshments and naturebased crafts and activities will be available throughout the day, and the celebration will conclude with an educational program at the outdoor amphitheater.

of valor in combat.

Earned through every major conflict in the nation’s history since the Civil War, the Medal of Honor commemorates those who were willing to risk their lives to protect and serve the country, and the ideals we hold most dear. The National Medal

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The public is invited to come for the entirety of the event, or pop in at any point throughout the day.

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.

Center for Wildlife is located at 275 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. For more information, visit www.thecenterforwildlife. org or call 207-361-1400 x 105.

York County Special Olympics Spring Games

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Over 300 Special Olympians are expected to attend the York County Spring Games on Thursday, May 18 at Noble High School in North Berwick. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 9 a.m., with events beginning immediately thereafter, continuing through 2 p.m.

Special Olympics athletes from all over York County attend the annual event, which is a divisioning event for the Special Olympics Maine State Summer Games, held each June in Orono. Athletes participate in track and field events, and there is a division for athletes using

wheelchairs and other assistive devices as well.

Sponsors of the event include SAD 60, The Knights of Columbus, York Hospital, and the Kittery Lions. Nearly all of the event officials are student athletes from Noble High School. Logistical support is provided by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Many Law Enforcement agencies send representatives who assist in award presentations. The events are open to the public and spectators are welcome. Concessions are available. The staff of York County Spring Games recommends spectators bring their own folding chairs, as

seating is limited. Noble High School is located at 388 Somersworth Road,

North Berwick. On site parking is available. Please observe all signs to park in designated areas.

Enlarged this week to celebrate Mother’s Day & warm weather!

YPL Enrolls in National Library Sustainability Certification

YORKYork Public Library (YPL)

has enrolled in a national sustainability certification program designed to help libraries become more environmentally sound.

The Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP), a project of the Sustainable

Libraries Initiative (SLI), was created by members of the New York Library Association and American Library Association as a way to structure libraries’ commitment to the triple bottom line of sustainability: being environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.

York Public Library is the second library in Maine to enroll in the national program, which asserts that libraries “play an important role in larger community conversations about resiliency, climate change, and a sustainable future. The initiative is designed to provide the tools and resources library leaders need to incorporate sustainability as a core value in their work.”

The SLCP consists of over 100 action items, from switching to eco-friendly supplies to developing a net-zero energy plan, across twelve categories: Organizational Commitment; Energy; Materials Management: Waste & Recycling; Materials Management: Purchasing; Transportation; Land Use; Water; Collective Impact; Social Cohesion; Community Resil-

ience; Financial Sustainability; and Collections.

Many of the action items were already in progress, but by formally enrolling in the program, “we’re holding ourselves accountable and being transparent in our commitment to fight climate change” said Sophie Smith, Assistant Director at YPL.

“Our goal is to bring to light the issues and solutions we can take as individuals to combat the effects of climate change, and provide our community with tools and inspiration to take action,” Smith continued.

Recently, the Town of York completed and adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) with the ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

“Libraries, as town centers, are in a natural and unique position to model sustainable practices in their communities, and we plan to lead the charge to help our town achieve this goal,” noted Smith.

YPL has already completed an energy audit that identified energy-saving measures

which would increase building efficiencies. The Library plans to launch a decarbonization project and, in addition to better weatherizing the building, will be upgrading existing heating and cooling infrastructure with a heat pump system, putting solar panels on a portion of the Library’s roof, and installing an EV charging station.

Other smaller-scale action items have also been completed. A trash audit was conducted

Resurfacing of Route 1 Resumes

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The Maine Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Contractor resumed road work this week, completing the resurfacing of US Route 1 from the intersection of Adams Drive to Lewis Road in Kittery. Road work will include cold planing (milling) the existing pavement, sealing and repairing cracks, adjusting and repairing drainage structures and placing two layers of new hot mix asphalt.

In an effort to reduce impacts to the traveling public, most of the road work occurs at night, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Drivers should

expect alternating one-way traffic during the nighttime hours on Route 1 so the work can be completed safely and efficiently. Two-way traffic will be maintained between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The project is expected to be completed by June 30.

Equipment operation and construction within the confines of roadways is very difficult, and safety is always a concern. The DOT urges drivers to use caution, and to drive slowly when traveling through the work zone.

For more information, questions or concerns, call the MaineDOT Region 1 office at 207-885-7000.

with help from the York High School Eco Club, composting bins have been set in library staff areas, and reusable or compostable supplies are being sourced for ongoing Library programming.

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Town of Eliot Updates

Eliot Food Pantry

Low on food? Open every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eliot Baptist Church, 912 Dow Hwy., Eliot. Have extra to share? Donations are accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207-748-1248.

Marshwood Students are Eligible for Free Meals MSAD #35 provides nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Effective through June 30, all students are eligible for free meals regardless of household income. FMI: 207-439-2438.

Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport Updates

Well Water Testing Available Free well water test kits for Kennebunkport residents are available at the Public Health Office. Follow the instructions for water collection, price list for testing is included inside the kit. Once samples are collected, kits can be delivered to Nelson Analytical Lab, 120 York Street, Kennebunk, between June 1 and 15. Reduced testing rates apply for Kennebunkport resident. PFAS testing kits are also available. FMI: www.kennebunkportme.gov/public-healthdepartment/community-health/ pages/well-water-testing-and-

maintenance. Special thanks to Nelson Analitical Lab for donating the kits for sampling! FMI: 207467-3478.

Sneaker Recycling

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

coskennebunks.org.

Shellfish License Registration At Kennebunkport Town Hall, 6 Elm St., Kennebunkport. A limited number of licenses are available. Residents under 65: $15; Residents over 65: free; Non-residents under 65: $30; Non-residents over 65: free. Cash and check payments only. FMI: 207-967-1610.

Kennebunk Little Pantry

The pantry is always in need of donations. Donations can be dropped off at any time on the front porch of the KennebunkKennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce offi ces, 16 Water St. FMI: www.chamber.gokennebunks.com/list/member/littlepantry-1995.

COS Food4Kids Food Program for RSU21 Students

Community Outreach Services (COS) of the Kennebunks and Arundel provides nutritious food for children when school lunch and breakfast are unavailable on weekends, school holidays, and summer break through the Food4Kids program. FMI: 207604-1394 or tbarden@kennebunkmaine.us.

Town of Kittery Updates

Fort Foster Opens for Season

Fort Foster Park will reopen for weekends only from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through May. The gate will remain closed during the week with limited parking outside the park on Pocahontas Road for walk-in access. From Memorial Day, May 29, through Labor Day, September 4, the park will be open daily for its regular season. Passes can be purchased at the Kittery Town Hall Customer Service Center or online. FMI: www. kitteryme.gov/fort-foster-park.

Absentee Ballot Applications

The Town of Kittery is accepting absentee ballot applications for June 13 Town Meeting & School Budget Validation Referendum Election. Voters can request absentee ballots up until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Ballots can be requested by phone, online or inperson at Kittery Town Hall. FMI: www.kitteryme.gov/town-clerk, jrichards@kitteryme.org, 207-4751313 or 207-475-1312.

Kittery Educational Scholarship Applications

Scholarship funds come from the donations of redeemable containers from Kittery residents at the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility. Any resident of the town who has, or will graduate, from an accredited high school, GED program or a homeschooling program, and who has enrolled in a post-secondary college, university, or vocational-technical school, is eligible to apply. In addition to academic achievement and demonstrated financial need, special consideration may be given to any applicant who demonstrates a direct connection to environmental studies. Applicants will be

required to write an essay of 250500 words, answering the question: “Why is it important to protect the environment?” FMI: Town Clerk Jillian Richards at 207-475-1313 or jrichards@kitteryme.org.

Footprints Food Pantry

Footprints reduces the impact of hunger in Kittery and Eliot, providing fresh produce, nonperishables, meats, dairy and household products for those in need. Footprints can also deliver to those without a car or who are homebound. Call ahead for delivery eligibility. 37 Old Post Rd., Kittery, Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m, and Saturdays 9-10 a.m. FMI: www.footprintsfoodpantry.org or 207-439-4673.

School Meal Benefits

Applications are available for families with students enrolled in Kittery School District, which is participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Students may also be eligible for additional benefits. Foster children may be eligible regardless of the income of their household. FMI: 207-439-1121 or wcollins@kitteryschools.com.

Town of North Berwick Update North Berwick Food Pantry

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

Town of Ogunquit Updates

Dogs Prohibited from Ogunquit Beaches

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.

Town of Wells Updates

Absentee Ballots & Registration for June Election

Deadline to request an absentee ballot without a special circumstance is Thursday, June 8 at 4 p.m. The Registrar of Voters will register voters in the Town Clerk’s Office at 208 Sanford Rd., Wells during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesdays, May 16 and June 6 until 6 p.m. FMI: 207-646-2882. 2023 Beach Parking Passes

Beach days are right around the corner! Wells Beach Parking Pass

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online sales have begun, and inperson sales will begin on May 15. FMI: www.wellstown.org/835/ beach-parking-passes.

Town of York Updates

YHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Salute a York High School athlete, coach or supporter for their extraordinary athletic abilities and/or contributions by nominating them. Nomination forms are available via email to halloffameyhs@gmail.com, submitting online at https://form.jotform. com/230467519778167, or picking up at York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Dr., York, or at the York Parks and Recreation Department, 200 Route, 1, York. Deadline for nominations is June 30.

York County Updates

York County Shelter

Food Pantry

The food pantry is seeking nonperishable food donations and encouraging food drives on their behalf. The pantry, located at 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred, serves about 4,500 people every month and is open 12-3 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. FMI: 207-324-1137 or mikeo@ycspi.org.

Friday, May 12

Tactical Emergency

Casualty Care

8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at West Kennebunk Fire Station. Presented by Dirigo Readiness Group Fire Station. Also meets on Saturday, May 13. FMI: www.naemt.org.

Overeaters Anonymous

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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.

Honoring Mothers

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Wander, breathe, and delight with Linda Littlefield Grenfell. $8/$6. FMI: www.wellsreserve. org.

Plant Sale

2:30-5 p.m. at Traip Academy, 12 Williams Ave., Kittery. Hundreds of plants: herbs, tomatoes, and other veggies, flowers, annuals, and perennials, all organically grown in our own greenhouse. Bring a tray or box. Cash, check and debit. FMI: amasury@comcast.net.

Frankie’s Birthday Bash

4-7 p.m. at Congdon’s Doughnuts, 1090 Post Rd., Wells. Join Frankie Hope’s family for a night of birthday fun, yard games, face painting and the Third Annual Giftaway! 50% of proceeds from the Basket Raffle will go to benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. A community barbecue is available for purchase during the party, with proceeds to benefit the Wells High School Music Boosters. The family thanks Congdon’s Doughnuts and The Wells High Music Boosters for their generosity and support.

Saturday, May 13

Narcissist Recovery Group

TREE (teach, recover, educate, empower) meets every other Saturday at the Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery.

FMI: kitterytree@gmail.com.

Bird Walk with York County

Audubon 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. In celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. Free. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at First Parish Federated Church,150 Main St., South Berwick. Gorgeous hanging plants, annuals, and perennials. FMI: fpfp.org@gmail.com or 207384-4091.

Gently Used Book Fair

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Saint David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St. (Route 1). An eclectic and varied selection of books for all ages. This year, there will be three raffle basket offerings: a brand new Kindle, a humongous, very friendly stuffed black bear, and a basket of popular adult books. FMI: 207985-3073.

Mother’s Day Event

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Bell Farm Shops,

244 Route 1, York. Cafe open 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; shop open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Music by Bill Gearin, 9-10:30 a.m. Raffles, gift cards, gift bags. Giveaways, coupons, and goodies from local businesses throughout the day. Presented by Bell Farm Shops, Yoga On York, Modern Priscilla Aesthetic & Laser Center, Sea Love Home, Dante’s Pizza Company, Beedandy, Gold Crest

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Migratory Bird Walk

9-11 a.m. at the South Berwick Town Forest. Follow Town Forest Road to the end. This World Migratory Bird Day, join the South Berwick Conservation Commission, walk town trails and listen/ look for warblers, thrushes and more. Event is free and intended for adults but kids are welcome. FMI or to RSVP: conservesb@ outlook.com.

Plant Sale

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, UCC, 1361 State Rd., Eliot. Annuals, perennials, garden décor. FMI: 207-439-1105 or www.eliotucc.org.

Stuff Stella!

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at White Heron ME, 43 Harold L. Dow Hwy., Suite 1, Eliot. Food drive for local food banks. Stuff “Stella” and enjoy a coffee or tea for free! FMI: www.facebook.com/ events/241436981771976.

Southern Maine AIDS Walk/5K Run

11:30 a.m. check-in, 12 p.m. start, on Ogunquit Beach. Supporting HIV/AIDS services in Maine. All donations go directly towards services provided by the Frannie Peabody Center, including HIV case management, housing assistance,

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behavioral health counseling and free HIV testing. There are many ways to support the event: register to participate, donate directly to a friend or team’s page, or become a sponsor. FMI and to register: www. peabodycenter.org/aidswalk.

Spaghetti Supper

4:30-6 p.m. at Yorkshire Masonic Lodge, 101 High St. (Route 4), North Berwick. Homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage and dessert. “All You Can Eat” for $10. FMI: svett@comcast.net or 207-752-3337.

Sunday, May 14

Sound Meditation with Peggo Horstmann Hodes

2-3 p.m. at The Dance Hall Kittery, 7 Walker St., Kittery. Honoring mothers everywhere through the power of sound. Peggo will create sonic vibration to clear stuck energy in the body and reconnect to highest selves. Bring layers to lie on and cover up with, chairs are also available. Donations greatly appreciated. FMI: vibrantvoice@ gmail.com.

Monday, May 15

Secret Lives of Teens & Tweens

6-8 p.m. at Marshwood High School. A dynamic and fun presentation by counselor Joon Mattleman, MS, for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens. Presentation to cover depression, anxiety, suicide, “acting out” behavior, and more. FMI: sarah. camp@rsu.org.

Tuesday, May 16 Small Business Safety Training

5 p.m. at York Police Department Training Room. Presented by officer Mike Taddei, YPD. Topics to include: building safety, security alarms, employee safety, York PD services, and more. To RSVP: mmavery@yorkpolice.org or call 207-363-1031.

Cruising’ Night Car Show

5 p.m. to dusk at Bentley’s Saloon, 1601 Portland Road, Arundel. The event is free to attend. FMI: www. bentleyssaloon.com or 207-9858966.

Wednesday, May 17

York Region Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair

5-7 p.m. at Reform Physical Therapy, 28 Levesque Dr., Eliot. For York Region Chamber Members, an opportunity to promote business and share job openings. Free for chamber members who joined in 2021 or 2022. All other member businesses $35. FMI: https://business.gatewaytomaine.org.

York Republican Committee Meeting

5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Union Bluff Hotel, 8 Beach St, York. The York GOP will be hav.ing its monthly meeting. FMI: www.yorkgop.me or 207-370-7523.

Cancer Recovery Support

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

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting

7 p.m. at Town Hall in Berwick. The Charles S. Hatch Unit 79 American Legion Auxiliary of Berwick. Meeting rescheduled from May 10. FMI: 207-698-1762 or 207-698-5258.

Thursday, May 18

Mental Health

First Aid Training

8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. via Zoom.

Mental Health First Aid teaches individuals to identify symptoms of mental illness and substance use and assess risk. Participants learn a fi ve-step action plan to respond and provide initial help. FMI: Nina at nmisra@uwsme.org.

Wells Republican Town Committee

6 p.m. in the Community Room of the Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd. Meeting 6:30-8 p.m. Guest Speaker Burnell Bailey will discuss ESG and CBDC. Candidates for Wells Town elections are invited to attend, all are welcome. FMI: nford.wellsgop@gmail.com or 207-468-2395.

Herbal Meet-up

6:30 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. This month’s feature is: herbal gardening and surprising benefi ts of the most commonly grown herbs. FMI: www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Saturday, May 20

Plant & Pie Sale Fundraiser

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells/Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. Outside tables available to rent. Crafts, pies, plants and plant items. FMI: 207-646-7775.

Public Works Open House

9 a.m. at Parsons Field, Kennebunkport. Annual, free, familyfriendly event to learn more about the Public Works Department. Trucks, a bounce house, face painting, snacks, fun toys and

more! FMI: www.kennebunkportme.gov.

Community Yard Sale

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Cape Neddick Baptist Church, 34 River Rd., Cape Neddick. No cost to participate, but space reservations requested.

Donation box available for the local food pantry. FMI: capeneddickbaptistchurch@gmail.com.

Wonderful Weeds

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Search for medicines and food underfoot. $8/$6. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org.

EcoFest

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main St., Ogunquit. Community event, with expert advice and support to help choose native plants for the yard, save energy at home, reduce plastic footprint, protect and enjoy natural areas, and lift community sustainable practices to the next level.

Admission and parking are free. Rain date: May 21. FMI: www. healthyriversogunquit.org/ecofest.

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 fi xings. First come, fi rst-served. $12, cash or local check only. Pick up in the church parking lot off Academy Street. FMI: tinnietin@gmail.com.

Sunday, May 21

Music Jam

2 p.m. at Solfege Center for Healing, 28 Levesque Dr. Suite 9, Eliot. All levels welcome! www.solfegecenterforhealing.com.

Spring is Finally Here!

By Cheryl Farley, Guest Columnist

Well, the weather these last few weeks gave few clues that Spring arrived! But, despite the cold rainy April days, the plants knew the time had come to emerge and bloom. The daffodils are up, the tulips not far behind, magnolias are in full bloom and the fruit trees are soon to follow. Finally, now with the warmer temps and sunshine, we can get out the rakes, shovels and garden tools and start tilling the land, digging, dividing, and watching our gardens grow.

It is time to remove any debris left on the garden beds. Wet rotting leaves can be tilled under the dirt or removed to the compost heap. Gently turn over the soil around emerging perennials, being careful not to disturb late bloomers. It is easy to accidentally dig up and toss a plant that does not start to emerge until later in the month, mistaking it for dead. For plants that bloom on old stock as well as new, such as clematis and lavender, leave the woody parts alone until the leaves start to appear. Then, cut back only to neaten and trim according to the space it is to inhabit. For plants that have grown too big for a space, dig them up completely. Then use a spade or even a saw for denser, more stubborn plants such as Siberian iris, and cut in

half or quarters or more, depending on the size. It is often possible to get 6-10 plants out of one overgrown hosta. Replant a portion only large enough to refill the empty space, giving it plenty of room to grow. The remaining portions can be placed in other areas of the garden, given to a fellow gardener, or donated to a local garden club or organization for a plant sale.

As for the soil, enhancing with compost or manure and turning over and loosening compact ground will promote growth and strength. If purchasing bagged manure or compost, be sure to purchase from a reputable garden center to avoid introducing unwanted bugs or seeds into the garden beds.

May is when garden centers start to fill up with an abundance of plants, trees and shrubs. It is time to head out with a list and that plan made during those long winter days, and start shopping. It is so easy to get overwhelmed or so pixilated by the beauty at a garden center that one comes home with too many plants or ones that are not suitable for the yard conditions. Having a plan is key to successful shopping. Before heading out, make sure to double check the amount of sunlight or shade an area gets, whether the soil is soggy or dry, and what height or colors will

suit it best. If starting a new perennial garden from scratch, try to include a variety of flowers with different bloom-times, it is possible to enjoy color from April to November. This framework will help when deciding what plants to buy and to stay focused, so when that gorgeous, inappropriate for the shade, full-bloomDelphinium flirts and distracts

calling out, “Pick me! Pick me!” - one will have the strength and discipline to walk right by, notes in hand, and head for the hosta! It is still a bit too early for tender annuals to be planted in the ground. The general rule around here is to wait until Memorial Day weekend to avoid

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Piscataqua Garden Club on Floral Design

YORKJoin the Piscataqua Garden Club on Thursday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Parish Church Hall, 180 York Street, York. Speaker Peggy Moore is an award-winning floral designer, who has entered designs in WAFA (World

home & garden

Association of Floral Artists) meetings numerous times. She will share back-stories of competing in international floral design circles including some of the mishaps and challenges.

Moore is a long-standing member of the Fairfield Garden Club. In 2015, she was a best-

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of-show winner for her colorful rhythmic floral design in the “You Must Remember This” category of the club’s Centennial Flower Show.

The Piscataqua Garden Club (PGC), a member of the Garden Club of America, was founded in 1926, meeting ever since on the third Thursday each month in the spring and summer. Members come from

the Seacoast Region from York through Hampton, NH. PGC promotes knowledge and love of gardening and floral design and works to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment through study, programs, and action regarding

conservation, civic improvement and preservation.

The talk is open to the public. There is a non-member charge of $5 at the door. For more information, visit www. piscataquagardenclub.org.

The Meanings Behind Popular Mother’s Day Flowers

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Mother’s Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother’s Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Mother’s Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though perhaps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here is a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flowers to help guide Mother’s Day gifting.

Amaryllis. These plants start as bulbs and are naturally spring-blooming flowers. The name comes from the Greek word “amarysso,” which means “to sparkle,” and they symbolize pride.

Aster

These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness.

Begonia

There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Michel Begon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls.

Bleeding Heart

These flowers are red and pink blossoms that look like the perfect heart shape with a teardrop at the bottom. They are beautiful and symbolic of love and affection.

Buttercup

These are associated with youthfulness and cheerfulness, and can call to mind childhood days spent picking buttercups and holding them under chins to reveal who likes butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm.

Camellia

White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet.

Daisy Daisies are happy-looking flowers, and according to Norse mythology they represent moth-

erhood and children.

Delphinium

Delphiniums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They are a good pick to convey a continued or renewed affection for a person.

Tulip

Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can express appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts.

Flowers symbolize feelings people want to express to their mothers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother’s Day. Article courtesy of MetroCreative. The Weekly Sentinel does not endorse any products or services suggested by articles from MetroCreative.

Lesley Ruth Pitts, CS Christian Science practitioner Member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship

Native Plants Webinar

SOUTH BERWICKInvasive Plant Management and Theory Plant Biologist and native plant advocate Shawn Jalbert will present a Native Plants webinar on Thursday, May 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Shawn started his business, Native Haunts, over twenty years ago to make native plants more readily accessible to the general public. He specializes in growing and sourcing exceptional native plants, locally grown from seed, regionally adapted, organically grown when possible, and having a tight ecological fit to the pollinators and other organ-

isms that depend on them. Shawn has a long list of natural sciences related to work and volunteer experience, including wetland delineation, environmental consulting, rare plant monitoring for the Native Plant Trust, Steward of the Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary in Springvale, and current board member of the Three Rivers Land Trust.

“Whether you call them weeds, invasives, or a choice expletive, certain plants are problematic. We will explore the fascinating and frustrating topic of invasive plants and how they

steamroll their way through our landscapes,” Jalbert said. “Their hyper-competitive growth can force out native plants and alter the ecological dynamics of invaded habitats. How did they even get here to begin with? You might be surprised to hear the interesting stories behind them. We will discuss the differences between non-native plants, naturalized plants, and invasive plants.”

The seminar will also

Audubon Presents “The 30 Year Bird Project”

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On Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m., York County Audubon is pleased to host speaker Anna Siegel. This program will be presented live in the Mather Auditorium at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, and also will be live streamed via Zoom.

In 2019, an alarming article from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology reported that three billion North American birds have been lost since 1970, about 30%. Maine’s nearly 10-million-acres of commercial forest form the heart of National Audubon’s largest Important

Bird Area of Global Significance in the contiguous U.S. What role does this enormous area play in national-scale land bird conservation? This fertile breeding ground still supports a wide range of bird species of conservation concern.

In 2021 and 2022, the “30Year Bird Project” replicated a groundbreaking 1990s study to understand how bird populations have changed as a result of changes in forest practices. The project has involved three generations of scientists. Anna Siegel, the Outreach Lead of the project, will describe what

the team has learned and how forest practices might change to further support bird conservation while also sustaining rural, forest-based communities.

Anna Siegel is climate justice activist, young birder, and high school student. She is the Advocacy Director of Maine Youth Action, a Core member of Maine Youth for Climate Justice, and serves on her town’s Climate Action Task Force. She is also a member of the Maine Young Birders Club and is an avid hiker.

For more information and to register, visit www.yorkcountyaudubon.org .

cover are a number of nonchemical methods used to control invasives, including physical removal and changes in

landscape practices. Maine now has a list of invasive plants that can no longer be sold in nurseries, a perfect opportunity for native plants to fill the void. So why even care about invasive plant management? Join the discussion to find out. For more information, visit www. gwrlt.org/event.

Butterfly Weed, A Hardy Perennial

STATEWIDEThere is a wildflower available that not only is a perennial in the garden, but also feeds the butterflies while giving weeks and weeks of beautiful, starlike flowers. This special plant is called the butterfly weed, and it thrives in gardens from Minnesota to Maine, all the way south to Florida. Butterfly weed is a member of the milkweed family, Asclepiadaceae. The genus name, Asclepias, is named after the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios.

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ed fibers from the dried stems that were made into ropes and used in weaving cloth. Many tribes used various parts of the butterfly weed as food. In colonial America, dried leaves of butterfly weed and skunk cabbage were made into a tea to treat chest inflammations, thus giving butterfly weed an alternative name: pleurisy root. Pleurisy root was listed in the American Pharmacopoeia and the National Formulary until 1936.

The butterfly weed thrives in sunny gardens, meadows and especially in butterfly gardens.

The flowers and leaves are an important food source for the monarch butterfly larvae, the caterpillars. Other butterflies will feed on the flowers of this plant, as will the bees.

Butterfly weed may be in the same family as milkweed, but it does not have the milky white sap found in milkweed. Wild milkweed is actually poisonous to most caterpillars, except to the Monarch butterfly. The eggs of the Monarch butterfly are often laid on the leaves of the plant, and a multicolored caterpillar will emerge during the summer, feeding on the foliage. The leaves are bitter and the caterpillar absorbs the taste into its body, keeping birds and predators away.

Butterfly weed produces a round cluster of small, ballshaped flower buds, two to three inches wide. The flower buds will open into a small starshaped flower with five petals and a raised center. The flowers will range from orange, to red, yellow, pink and even white. Orange is the most common

color found at nurseries, but yellow is becoming more popular.

When pollinated, a seedpod will develop, filled with flat seeds that are attached to a silky hair. When the pod is ripe, it will break open, and the seed will float away with the wind, starting new plants wherever they may land. The leaves are lance shaped, 1/2 inch wide and two-to-three inches long, with a medium shiny green color. Plants grow best in slightly acidic soil that is well drained all year long.

Once established in the garden, the plant does not transplant easily because, like milkweed, it has a taproot. New plants need to be started with cuttings or seed in the spring. Place a label near the plant, as it is very slow to develop in the spring.

Plant butterfly weed in a location where winter water and ice will not accumulate. Butterfly Weed is a great plant for those with a garden on the side of a hill, a soil on the sandy side or raised flowerbeds. It will grow very well with Joe-pie weed, turtleheads, yarrow, daylilies and most types of ornamental grasses.

Plant new seedlings with compost and animal manure in the spring, or purchase established plants during August. Water regularly like any new plant, and fertilize every spring. Once the plant has grown to between four and six inches tall, add a small amount of organic liquid fertilizer. About two

inches of compost can be added around the plant to help keep it strong during the winter. The plants will grow around two feet tall and just as wide. If the flowers are removed once they’ve begun to fade, the plant may have time to re-bloom before the fall weather gets too cold.

Butterfly weed has few problems with insects or disease. Aphids can sometimes develop on the plant - the insect will be the same color. Using a the hose, gently spray the bugs off. A couple of sprayings a week with a strong burst of water will clean the plants over in just a few days.

Planting Butterfly Weed near early-growing perennials will help catch the heat of the day and buffer the wind early in the spring. The clear and bright yellow and orange flower color is beautiful to find in the perennial garden and the flowers are almost waxy looking, making them stand out. Enjoy!

Article courtesy of Paul Parent Garden Club, www.paulparent.com, and the US Forest Service, www.fs.usda.gov/wildflowers. The Weekly Sentinel does not endorse any products or services suggested by articles provided by outside contributors.

The Little Toy Car from Nowhere

By Jim Fabiano

All I could hear was laughter from a little boy, and the rumbling of wheels from the little red and yellow toy car I gave up because my grandchildren simply grew up. Even though I live about four houses down from my new neighbor, the sounds from their driveway were easily heard. I smiled and remembered back a few years when my grandchildren played with that toy car in my driveway.

I didn’t buy the toy. My niece found it at the end of a driveway in another town, ready to be picked up and thrown away as garbage. When she first brought it over I wasn’t too thrilled because I didn’t understand the concept of using someone else’s throw away to give to my grandkids. I could afford new toys but my wife advised me our granddaughter would love it. Of course, I gave in and, of course, she was right.

My wife then spent the next day cleaning up the handme-down toy car. She stripped off the old Batman, Robin, and Superman stickers and replaced them with the kind of flowers that were popular during our youth of the 1960s. I wonder how many other stickers of time gone by were replaced by the stickers representing their present time.

The first time my granddaughter visited we left the hand-me-down toy car in the driveway. It was like metal meeting a magnet. She immediately

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ran out from her car and started playing with it. At first I had to show her how to use her legs in order to make the car move. When I discovered her legs were not long enough, I pushed her around my driveway and then throughout the yard. We laughed together as I guided her through the trees and tall grass. Looking back at it now, that time is still one of my favorite memories.

Every time my granddaughter visited she ran into my garage to take out the car. Also every time my granddaughter visited, she became a bit older and a bit larger. Before long I was no longer needed to run her around my yard because her legs touched the ground. This became one of more sadder memories. But, after the day wandered into night she would put the car back into my garage and give me a big hug because she knew where her favorite toy came from. Now if I only knew where it really came from.

A few years later, my grandson arrived. When he was old enough to be independent of my daughter and could discover things on his own, my granddaughter introduced him to the little red and yellow car. She was getting a bit too old to ride in it, but she was old enough to push him around my driveway and then throughout the yard. Watching them, I knew she would remember this time as one of her favorite memories.

I wish I could stop time but

I can’t. Both my grandchildren are now older. Their new toys consist of electronics that don’t have the capacity to move. So, I am thrilled I decided to evolve the little red and yellow toy car to someone else’s driveway. Watching and hearing my new neighbor’s children love their new toy, I wondered where the toy could have come from. I wondered how old that little toy car was.

In my mind’s eye I started to imagine a time when a crew cut on a boy’s head was the style, and little girls wore large ribbons

in their hair and dresses. I don’t believe super heroes existed back then, or what children wore was dependent on what style was considered “in.” I do believe they must have loved their new toy. I also know they must have grown older, and that their parents would wonder what to do with it. I am grateful they decided to roll it out to the end of their driveway in the hopes some new family would pick it up.

I wonder how many children enjoyed their new toy, how many children outgrew it, and how many parents decided to

give it away in order to produce new memories for new families.

At first, I wanted to walk over to my new neighbors to remind them once their children outgrew the toy, they were obligated to walk it to the end of their driveway in order to give it to someone new.

I decided against this because I believe the little red and yellow toy car would do that for me.

Jim Fabiano is a retired teacher and writer living in York. You can contact him at james.fabiano60@gmail.com.

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Testing May Affect Garage Door Openers

KITTERYPortsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is updating the Enterprise Land Mobile Radio (ELMR) communications system starting Wednesday, May 17. The ELMR communications system dramatically improves communications between military security and fire department organizations, while simultaneously providing for direct radio communication between Department of

Defense (DoD) and civilian first responders. This new ELMR update will expand the reach to approximately a 10-mile radius of the shipyard. The updated communications system will undergo a period of testing and is scheduled to continue until the end of August.

PNS first implemented ELMR in 2016, and at that time, some local residents experienced interference to their

garage door openers, as their controls operated on the same frequency as ELMR. Most radio-controlled garage door opener systems operate on frequencies reserved for use by the DoD or other federal government organizations. These devices operate legally under Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission rules, at very low power, with the requirement that they do not interfere with

government communications systems. In response to increased communication needs, the DoD now must make more use of these frequencies to upgrade new mobile radio systems on and around military bases. Because garage door openers are unlicensed devices, they are not offered any protection from interference by licensed users in the same frequency band.

ELMR has been in use at U.S. military installations nationwide since 2004. The sys-

tem’s use is mandated by a 1992 Congressional law, a subsequent 1993 National Telecommunications and Information Administration mandate, and a 2001 DoD policy which requires military land mobile radio systems to operate more efficiently.

It is recommended that homeowners who experience problems with their garage door openers contact the manufacturer of their wireless device and request their device be retrofitted.

National Honor Society at WHS Inducts New Members

WELLSThe Wells High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) recently held its annual induction ceremony for new members in the Valjeane Olenn Performing Arts Center.

According to WHS English teacher and chapter advisor Ann Bechan, 29 students were inducted.

The inductees included Grace Badger, Lauren Barber, Logan Blanchard, Garrett Bohn, Nathan Bolduc, Kayla Bolton, Olivia Boutot, Spencer Carpenter, Bailey Cavaner, Jasmine Cogliano, Samuel Coleman, Dyllan Davis, Brooks Fox, William Griffith, Colton Harding, Madelaine Hemly, Katarina Hoffman, Mason Hud-

nall, John Huppe, Sarah Jarry, Catherine Kaszubinski, Jackson Koh, Nathan Muchemore, Riley Nichols, Gabriel Ordway, Om Patel, David Patnaude, Brian Stevens, and Kameron Tufts.

The current officers of the WHS Chapter, Indie Brogan, Bryce Hoag, Nicholas Olsen and Jace Patel, spoke on the “four pillars” of the National Honor Society. These fundamentals include character, service, leadership, and scholarship. A demonstration of all four is required for acceptance into the NHS. Other speakers included faculty member Lee McGlashan who spoke about honor and student Samuel Coleman who spoke on behalf of the inductees.

“This year’s inductees did

a wonderful job of representing the four pillars of NHS through their outstanding scholarship, powerful leadership demonstrated in and out of the classroom, exemplary service to the school and wider community, and sterling character,” commented Bechan in an email.

Bechan noted that the event attracted a “good-sized audience” including family members, friends of the inductees, school administrators and

current NHS members. Bechan added that she has been the Chapter’s adviser since 2001.

“We have had an induction ceremony every year since then, with the exception of 2020 and 2021. I know that the Chapter had induction ceremonies for many years before that as well.”

Founded in 1921, the National Honor Society is a nationwide student recognition program for high school students in the US and its territories.

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On May 24, the Library will conclude this year’s climate program series,“The Climate is Changing, and So Can You!” with a final in-person

event. “Food Systems and Celebrations,” held in the Library’s upper level, 5:30-7 p.m., will be part party and part programming, a celebration of climate readiness and a practical example of how to host a sustainable, climate friendly gathering. The event will feature locally sourced light fare catered by Sundrop Café as well as three mini-presentations by the University of Maine Mitchell Center for Sustainability, York’s Department of Public Works, and Suzanne LePage, co-owner of the Sundrop Cafe and lecturer at WPI focusing on urban and environmental planning. Attendees are encouraged to “bring their own cups,” or “BYOC.”

For more information, visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

In a solemn National Honor Society induction ceremony on April 10, are William Griffi th, Sam Coleman, and Riley Nichols lighting their candles from the chapter’s candle, in preparation for “sharing the light” with their fellow inductees.

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43rd Annual Student Art Show

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Get ready for an explosion of imagination and creativity as the Barn Gallery of Ogunquit is set to host its 43rd Annual Student Art Show. This event has become a beloved tradition in the community, drawing in families, art enthusiasts, and curious onlookers year after year.

From Friday, May 12 through Sunday May 14, the gallery will be filled with the works of K-12 students from the Southern Maine Seacoast area. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, including landscapes/ seascapes, portraits, animals, still life, design, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and more.

One of the reasons why this event is important to the local art community is that it provides young artists with an opportunity to showcase their talents in

a professional setting. For many of these students, having their artwork displayed in a “real gallery” is a dream come true, and it can be an incredibly validating experience that encourages them to continue pursuing their artistic passions.

The opening reception happens on Friday, May 12, 4-6 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public throughout the weekend, with viewing hours on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 from 1-4 p.m. With its lively atmosphere and imaginative works of art, the Annual Student Art Show is an event not to be missed!

In addition to being an important opportunity for young artists to showcase their work, the show is also a celebration of the rich artistic history of the area. Since the late 1800s, Ogunquit, and the communi-

ties surrounding it, have been home to a vibrant community of artists. Barn Gallery is home to the Ogunquit Art Association, Maine’s Original Artists’ Group, established in 1928, has long been a cornerstone of this enduring artistic heritage.

Barn Gallery provides an exhibition space for area artists, and is an established center for artistic activity. Together with the Ogunquit Museum of American Art and the Ogunquit Playhouse, the gallery is a vital part of the lively cultural life of Ogunquit and the surrounding area. In 2003, Barn Gallery Associates (BGA) donated the building to the Ogunquit Arts Collaborative, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that is funded by contributions from the Friends of Ogunquit Art, gifts and donations, management fees and fundraising activities. With a commitment to fostering creativity and support-

ing artists of all ages, the Barn Gallery is truly a gem of the local art community.

The 2023 season will run from Wednesday, May 24

through Monday, October 9. The gallery is located at 3 Hartwig Lane in Ogunquit. For more information, visit www.barngallery.org.

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host a celebration on the 10th anniversary of the May 18, 2013 York Warrant Article vote to “Save the Cliff Walk.” FOCW memorabilia, free DVDs, a video of William Baker’s boyhood memories while growing up on the Cliff Walk, maps, buttons and photographs will all be on display for those joining the celebration. Light refreshments will be served.

Between 1997 and 2011, there were several disagreements between property owners and York residents regarding public access to the Cliff Walk. York’s Community Dialogue forum hosted a meeting for residents interested in discussing a diverse number of topics regarding the community, including spending priorities for improvements in the district. Access to the Cliff Walk was a major topic of concern.

In February, 2011, following several years of arguments and confrontations over the public’s right to access the Cliff Walk, a small group of citizens organized to bring attention to the issue and to seek corrective action. Issues were presented and addressed at Board of Selectmen sessions, and eventually more York residents began to join the group, forming FOCW.

In May of 2011, two property owners had blocked access

to the Cliff Walk. FOCW Steering Committee members entered into discussions with the Board of Selectmen to take action in protecting this public access.

From 2011 to 2013, FOCW members conducted many hours of research on the history and past use of the Walk, and on the deeded access that came with it. During those years, the Board of Selectmen hosted a series of workshops and public presentations to engage and educate residents about the importance of preserving the Walk, and the public’s rights to its access.

By April, 2012, the FOCW were prepared to organize residents to support a Warrant Article to empower the Board of Selectmen to develop a legal defense fund to preserve the Cliff Walk. FOCW hosted many

“Save the Cliff Walk” rallies, where informational leaflets and “Save the Cliff Walk” buttons and bumper stickers were handed out to supporters.

On May 18, 2013, FOCW members demonstrated support for Warrant Article #35 at at York High School, where voting for the Warrant Article occurred. The hard work paid off for FOCW, as 70% of the voters ended up supporting Article #35.

Following that vote, and an approval of a $50,000 legal defense fund, a Town Committee was appointed with a mission to keeping the Cliff Walk open for use by the public, ensuring that the walk is safe and properly maintained for the public to enjoy. Today, residents and visitors have access to a half mile of the Cliff Walk, maintained by

York Parks & Recreation Department employees with summer Conservation Stewards assisting walkers as needed.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, May 18, 7-9 p.m. at the York Public Library 15 Long Sands Road, York. For more information, email broseco@aol.com.

Learn About Scottish Prisoners of War in New England

South BerwickNew research conducted by an international team of archaeologists and historians is revealing the fascinating story of some of the earliest European settlers to the New England frontier. The public is invited to learn about their discoveries and help shape the future of this project at a forum, to be held at the Counting House Museum in South Berwick.

The story of 400 Scottish

soldiers taken prisoner at the Battles of Dunbar (1650) and Worcester (1651) and shipped to New England in forced labor is one of the most compelling immigrant stories in early American history. Once freed after serving a five-to-seven-year indenture, the Scots were granted land and became permanent settlers, though their language, customs and Presbyterian faith strained relationships in “Puritan” New England.

A substantial number of the Scots served their indentures in the sawmills of the Berwicks and the Piscataqua region. The Old Berwick Historical Society has long been interested in their story. As lumberjacks and sawyers, these men helped carry out the first forest clear cuts in American history.

The last of the Scottish prisoners’ indentures expired between 1657 and 1659. This left New England merchants needing a new source of inexpensive and controllable labor, which in turn led to a growing number of enslaved Africans in the region.

Landscapes of Indenture is an international investigation of the lives of the Scots and the environmental impact they and other laborers had on the New England frontier. Old Berwick

Historical Society is a partner in the project, along with the University of New Hampshire, Saugus Ironworks National Historic Site, Durham University in England and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. The team of archaeologists, historians and paleoecologists is currently conducting fieldwork on sites associated with the Scots in southern Maine and Seacoast New Hampshire. The public is invited to the open forum, to learn about the project and share any ideas they may have on the future direction of this work.

The forum happens on Thursday, May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Counting House Museum, 2 Liberty Street, South Berwick. For more information, email Emerson Baker at ebaker@salemstate.edu or visit www.oldberwick.org.

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This spoon, owned by Scots prisoner Thomas Holmes, is on display at the Counting House Museum. Photo by Ralph Morang.

Andy Happel and the Los Galactacos String Band

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Following the Winter Classic Film Festival, Ogunquit Performing Arts (OPA) presents the second concert of its 2023 spring and fall music series, with Andy Happel and his Los Galactacos String Band at the Dunaway Center on Saturday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m., in “A Tour of the Americas.”

Galactacos, Spanish for “galactics,” is a loose translation for “superstar,” or an athlete with abilities that are “out of this world.” The term, mostly used in European football culture, provides an apt descriptor of the band’s new program: a tour de force of authentic, inspired musicianship, featuring the blazing fiddle work of violinist Andy Happel, dobro guitar and twin fiddle by Jonathan Cooper, bass by Drew Wyman and percussion by Sean Daniels.

Happel, a well-known musician who performs frequently in Ogunquit, will be performing a lively repertoire of songs, as Los Galactacos brings together an exotic combination of voice, guitar, violin, cello, dobro, cuatro, upright bass, acoustic bass, guitarron, drums and percussion.

Songs from Canada to Cuba, Appalachia to Argentina, Tennessee to Texas, and many more are showcased in a

new concert exploring the many genres and worldly origins of American Fiddling.

“A Tour of the Americas” includes a variety of beautiful tunes and rousing rhythms from across the Americas, and across the seas: Tex/Mex folk, Appalachian string music, Canadian maritime fiddle tunes, the classic American Songbook, Old Time Country, and music for wherever people gather and celebrate.

In past performances for OPA, the engaging personality of the band and the enticing nature of their music has caused audience members to create an impromptu dance floor at the back of the hall.

Founded in summer 2015

on a lark to enjoy some late-summer soirees, the Los Galactacos musical excursion was quickly underway, with Happel as navigator. A translator and ambassador of musical ideas, Happel has infused his music with elegant fire, ranging from his work with Capitol Records’ Thanks to Gravity, record label Parma, to his work with the Don Campbell Band, and his ever-expanding teaching studio.

Los Galactacos has entertained at the Safe Harbor Wentworth by the Sea in Newcastle, NH, The Wentworth in Jackson, NH, two seasonal residencies at El Rayo Taqueria in Scarborough, as well as at a number of private events.

Happel is a concert violinist and fiddler who has shared the stage with symphonies, pop stars and country music lumi-

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Southern Maine Coastal Classic Dog Shows Return

YORK COUNTYSouthern Maine Coastal Classic returns with four days of the American Kennel Club (AKC)’s All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience and Rally Trials. Shows run from Thursday, May 18, through Sunday, May 21, beginning at 8 a.m. each day, outdoors rain or shine.

York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc and Vacationland Dog Club, Inc invite the public to meet some of AKC’s 180+ recognized breeds, and observe their various activities throughout the day. Breeds represented include Golden Retrievers, Doberman Pinschers and Bearded Collies, among many more. Guests interested in any particular breed can speak with handlers when they are not showing.

Each day’s activities include regular conformation, concluding with a Best in Show winner. Conformation is the “beauty contest” where each dog is judged based on its breed description. Puppies as young as six months old can compete, and Friday and Sunday a 4-to-6-

month Beginner Puppy Competition is a special event for new, prospective show dogs to learn the ropes.

Junior handlers are important to the future of the sport, so Junior Showmanship occurs all four days. Open to children nine to 18 years old, with Open, Intermediate and Novice classes, the child is judged on their ability to handle and present the dog, rather than the dog being judged.

Junior handlers must have an AKC Junior Handler number to compete at the shows.

Saturday and Sunday feature two sessions of obedience and rally, running consecutively. These performance events test a dog’s skill understanding its handler’s commands. Both purebreds and All-American Mixed Breeds can participate if they are registered with AKC.

Vendors will be at the show throughout the day, selling food (for people) and dog-related items.

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CSA

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INFO AT www.spillerfarm.com

Our CSA features berries and apples, and a very good assortment of veggies, for 18 weeks early-June to early-October for only $400

~ Anna & Bill Spiller ~

Sunday, May 21 at Cumberland Fairgrounds, 174 Bruce Hill Road, Cumberland. Admission each day is $5 per vehicle. There is ample parking inside the fairgrounds.

Founded in 1945, Vacationland Dog Club, Inc is a not-forprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs through public education and responsible dog ownership. York County Kennel Club of Maine, Inc is a not-for-profit organization whose goals are to protect and advance the interests of purebred dogs through AKC performance events and community education activities.

For more information, visit vacationlanddogclub.org or yorkcountykennelclub.org.

KENNEBUNKThe next public meeting of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) will be held at Kennebunk High School’s Economos Lecture Hall at 89 Fletcher Street in Kennebunk on Saturday, May 20, at 2 p.m. Speaker David Hunt has served 32 years in the CIA, with a background in counterintelligence in a variety of countries, including Soviet operations and European affairs.

Mr. Hunt will speak about the layered relationships between the United States, China and Taiwan, and how the U.S. can continue safeguarding its information against breaches

Library Exhibit by Julia Jones

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The paintings of Julia Jones are on exhibit on the walls of the Berwick Public Library though June. Jones describes herself as an emerging artist after spending 30 years in the U.S. Navy. Four years ago, she and her husband came back to Southern Maine, and she picked up the paintbrush again. Her interest in art and creativity began when she was young, watching her mother, Agnes, knit, sew, crochet, cane chairs, cook and do craft work.

Jones works in acrylic paints, and is studying painting at Artstream Studios in Rollinsford, NH, with renowned artist Susan Schwake.

A reception for the artist will take place at the Bewick Public Library on Saturday, May 13, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

The library is located at 103

Apps & Drinks Meet & Greet

Astronaut

Chris Cassidy May 20

Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit

Doors Open 4pm Presentation 5pm

Tickets start at $15 per person

Old Pine Hill Road, in Berwick. Hours are Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.berwick.lib.me.us, email info@berwickpubliclibrary.org, or call 207-698-5737.

by foreign invasion. He will also touch on China’s human rights violations, its ongoing encroachment on Taiwan, and the international role that both the United States and China play in interrelated global affairs.

Hunt’s wife, Jackie, was born and raised in Taiwan. She will also be on hand to talk further about Taiwan’s attitudes toward China, and the importance of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.

A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.afio.com/05_events.

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HAPPEL from page 15

ity, Andy was signed to Capitol Records and EMI Publishing and toured extensively with the likes of Guster, Train, Matchbox 20 and the Dave Matthews Band. A successful run with country singer Don Campbell led to Happel opening for country legends Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, George Jones and Charlie Daniels. He currently performs with classical improv group Aeterna Trio, and several other independent projects. Andy has performed for several years at OPA’s Capriccio Festival of Kites in September at Ogunquit Beach.

Hosted by Rotary Club of Ogunquit

Andy is also lead producer at music label PARMA Recordings. He has worked with the Moravian Philharmonic in the Czech Republic, the Metropolitan Opera Children’s Chorus and the New England String Quartet, among others, and performed O’Connor’s The Fiddle Concerto as guest soloist with the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $5 for students, and may be purchased at the Dunaway Center, Cricket’s Corner Beach and Toy, and Ogunquit Welcome Center until 24 hours prior to the concert, or online at www.ogunquitperformingarts. org. The Dunaway Center is located at 23 School St., Ogunquit. Free parking is available.

“USA/China/Taiwan: The Deeper/Regrettable Reality”

National Latin Exam Awards

ELIOTCongratulations to the following Marshwood students

. . . SPRING from page 7

cold frosty night. Prior to that, they can be purchased, placed outdoors during the day in their original pots, and brough in during the night. This is known as hardening. By the time the evening conditions remain well above freezing, the plants will be ready to thrive in the garden bed. Now is good time to get started on the lawn as well. With all the rain it is most likely time to start mowing. If possible, hold off a bit, or mow around any clumps of dandelions that have seeded in. These are early food for our precious pollinators, while they may seem pesky in the lawn, they are essential for a healthy ecosystem. Garden center experts can help select the right fertilizer for the lawn. Avoid using poisonous weed killers as they also kill bugs necessary to our environment.

Happy Spring!

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who earned awards on the National Latin Exam this year!

Summa Cum Laude (gold medal): Abigail Bailey (Latin

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of Honor Museum Foundation is dedicated to sharing the stories and values of these incredible heroes, and to inspire America to build upon those legacies.

Cassidy, a decorated veteran of the sea, air, land, and space, is among the leaders of an exclusive and distinguished group of accomplished military astronauts who have made an impact on and beyond this world. Recognized for his leadership and achievements as a United States Navy SEAL and a NASA astronaut, Cassidy’s various military deployments and spaceflight missions provided the catalyst for an action-packed career where he made the most of every opportunity presented to him, even in challenging and high-stakes environments.

Tickets for the event include passed appetizers during

I); Maxima Cum Laude (silver medal): Jack Dalton (Latin I), Kayley Lin (Latin III), Fiona Williams (Latin I); Magna Cum Laude: Leah Cavanaugh (Latin II), Harrison English-

cocktail hour, a presentation by Cassidy, and a meet-and-greet with Cassidy himself.

The Ogunquit Rotary Club hosts fundraisers throughout the year, and continuously looks for ways to give back to the local community and neighboring communities in need. Club members share a passion for both community service and friendship. Established professionals wanting to make positive change in the community and around the world are always encouraged to join the Rotary.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. leavittheatre.com/event-detailsregistration/stars-of-our-nation. For more information of the Rotary and its community programs, visit www.ogunquitmerotary.org. Photo courtesy of NASA.

Yonan (Latin II), Maria Flynn (Latin I), Aubrey Gelasakis (Latin I), Rowan Nabel (Latin II), Jonah Nobel (Latin IV), Gracey Pickett (Latin I); Cum Laude: Camden Marquis (Latin I), Ryan Morrissey (Latin I), Hannah Moylan (Latin II).

People and Business Profiles

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The Inn on Shore Road was recently acquired by new owners. After over ten years of ownership, former owners Donato Tramuto and Jeffrey Porter decided to start looking for a new owner who would continue to operate the inn and continue their standard of quality guest experience well into the future. The duo are delighted that a fellow inn owner was ready and willing to step up. Heath Ouellette, who owns and operates OGT Inns and his business partner, Bryan Savage, have now assumed all inn operations. Together, with a a caring, experienced team, the new owners are looking forward to continue providing excellent service to their “new” property.

All existing reservations and rates will be honored, and innkeeper Abby and housekeeper Janet will continue to offer and provide their top-notch hospitable services

The OGT Inns team is currently redecorating the inn, and they look forward to sharing their renovation experience over social media in the coming weeks. The team still plans to

offer a beautiful and relaxing environment, now with a bit more of a contemporary and comfortable feel. Guests can rest assured that The Inn’s amazing mattresses will stay, while the team replaces the older, used furniture. The artwork and accents will offer a lighter feel, yet still provide for those extra touches. Heath and his team will continue to offer luxury bedding and towels, as well as quality bathroom toiletries.

The new owners are stepping up their breakfast game by offering guests their OGT Inns speciality breakfast baskets, which include a variety of home

cooked/baked/prepared items each morning. The baskets contain special touches, from local jams to cloth napkins, and can be enjoyed by guests in the dining room, on the front porch, in the outdoor sitting areas, in their room, or even on the beach.

Beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, umbrellas, and beach carts will also be available to guests on a limited, first come/ first served basis.

Heath, Bryan, Abby, Janet, and the OGT Inns team look forward to welcoming new and repeat guests this season! For more information, visit www. innonshoreroad.com.

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Good Shepherd Food Bank has appointed Bryan O’Connor to be interim president of the organization effective July 1.

O’Connor is currently vice president of finance and administration.

As interim president, O’Connor will work in partnership with the board of directors and senior leadership to ensure organizational continuity as the nationwide search for a permanent president is underway. He will step into the role following the departure of long-time President Kristen Miale, who in February announced a planned departure from the organization on June 30.

O’Connor joined the Food Bank in 2015 and currently oversees the accounting, technology, and risk management functions for the organization. A certified management accountant, O’Connor has 20 years of experience in accounting and leadership roles. Before joining Good Shepherd Food Bank, he was the vice president of finance at United Way of Greater Portland

in Maine.

ARUNDELVinegar Hill Music Theatre

is excited to announce their new General Manager and Talent Buyer, Jeff Beam. Jeff brings nearly seven years of booking and venue experience from his time at One Longfellow Square in Portland, where he served first as programming director and venue manager and finally as executive director. The staff at Vinegar Hill are already hard at work alongside Jeff building their team for the 2023 season and beyond, and having a great time doing it.

Jeff is passionate about curating a live music programming schedule and helping to deliver an exemplary venue and concert experience for all parties involved.

In his words: “When you work at a music venue, your job is to foster an environment where you can help create positive and memorable experiences for everybody present. There’s nothing better than watching happy patrons leave the venue positively glowing after hearing their favorite artist, or after discovering their new favorite artist. We want musicians to be eager to return and to tell

their fellow artist friends about the great experience they had at Vinegar Hill. Every show is a new opportunity for us to achieve these goals, and we aim to succeed each and every night.”

Jeff fills the vacancy left by former Managing Director, Sarah Dearing, who moved on to explore new projects when her contract at Vinegar Hill expired at the end of January.

Vinegar Hill wishes Sarah the very best in everything she does moving forward. The team’s ongoing vision will build off the foundation that Sarah helped to create, as they continue to present an increasingly diverse lineup of top-notch live performances and events for the community.

For more information, visit www.vinhillmusic.com.

KENNEBUNKThe Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of its newest member, The Creative Soul, with a ribbon cutting to kick off the studio’s opening weekend.

“Our mission is to provide a space where people can come together, learn, and create,” said artist Dawn Burns, owner of The Creative Soul. “We believe that art has the power to bring people together and create a sense of community. We want to provide a space where everyone feels welcome and inspired to explore their creative side.”

Starting in June, The Creatsive Soul will offer kids’ classes on Saturday mornings. These classes will be geared towards children ages five and up, and will focus on a variety of art forms, including painting, crafting, ceramics and more.

“The goal of these classes is to encourage creativity, selfexpression, and a love for the arts in the next generation,” Burns said.

The Creative Soul is currently offering open studio sessions where customers can come in and choose from a variety of projects, including canvas painting, ceramics, and more. Wheth-

As the largest hunger-relief organization in Maine, Good Shepherd Food Bank supports Mainers facing hunger by sourcing nutritious food and distributing it to nearly 600 partner organizations across the state, including food pantries, meal sites, schools, health care centers, and senior programs. The Food Bank also supports the network of partners with capacity-building and innovation grants that improve and promote equitable and dignified access to nutritious food across the state. Last year, the Food Bank distributed more than 29 million meals through its network of partners, and strategically invested $4.2 million in grants to the network of partners. The Food Bank leads a statewide effort to combat the root causes of hunger by engaging in advocacy, nutrition education, and strategic partnerships and is currently leading a $250 million Campaign to End Hunger in Maine.

For more information, visit www.feedingmaine.org.

er guests are an experienced artist or a beginner, the open studio sessions provide a fun and supportive environment for everyone to create and explore their creativity. DIY kits will also be available for those who prefer to do a project at home.

For more information, visit www.thecreativesoulme.com.

Inn on Shore Road Acquires New Owners Good Shepherd Appoints Interim President

Vinegar Hill Welcomes New GMCreative Soul Opens in Kennebunk

Kennebunk Mom Inspires Other Young Stroke Survivors

KENNEBUNKCelina McMichael of Kennebunk suffered several strokes starting at age 19, which continued into her 40s. Her strokes were from an unknown cause, which make up about one-third of the most common type of stroke. There are two types of strokes: hemorrhagic or ischemic. The majority of stroke cases are ischemic strokes which occur as a result of an obstruction within a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and spills blood into brain tissue. In some instances, despite testing, the cause of a stroke cannot be determined. In this case, a stroke of unknown cause is called a “cryptogenic stroke.”

“Two days after my 40th birthday, the big one hit - after years of hiding the symptoms like tingling hands, numb face, confusion, dizziness,” said McMichael. “I learned to ignore my symptoms because I had been told since I was 19 that

I was anxious, it was probably low blood sugar from my activity level, or just a migraine. This time the symptoms were classic: drooping face, lost control of both arms and my left hand stopped working, I lost my ability to swallow, I was having difficulty breathing, and my voice and speech were affected.”

Approximately 800,000 people (equivalent to about half the population of Nebraska) in the United States have a stroke every year, but the large majority of strokes can be prevented. According to the Association, the best course of action is to understand controllable risk factors such as maintaining a healthy blood pressure level, eliminating smoking/vaping, increasing physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet to reduce the chance of stroke.

“I am grateful every day to be here functioning so completely and am searching for ways to support other survivors, especially women and or young stroke survivors that have difficulty mitigating the medical

Bill to Re-Establish EMS Commission Receives Unanimous Support

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Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross recently introduced LD 1701, a continuation of her work as co-chair of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State. The resolve would reestablish the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State that was previously established by the 130th Legislature. The 17-member commission is charged with examining and making recommendations on the structure, support and delivery of emergency medical services in the State.

“Access to emergency medical response services across Maine is an essential part of our health care system. In some cases, it’s quite literal-

ly a life-or-death situation,” said Speaker Talbot Ross. “Lagging reimbursement rates, recruitment and retention challenges, training, an aging and rural population, and other issues have made it more and more difficult for EMS providers to offer the services each and every one of our communities depend on. This request is a direct result of the excellent work of the Commission and the vital need to see it finished.”

Directly following the public hearing, the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee went into a work session. The bill passed unanimously and an emergency preamble was added, causing the bill to go into effect immediately if passed in the House and Senate.

Maine’s emergency medical services have been in a state

world,” said McMichael. A stroke can happen to anyone at any point in their lifetime. May is American Stroke Month, and the American Stroke Association wants the public to know how to reduce stroke risk and learn the signs to spot a stroke. Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in Maine, and stroke is a leading disabler. Globally, about one in four adults over the age of 25 will have a stroke in their lifetime. Even so, most adults in the U.S. don’t know the “F.A.S.T” warning signs of a stroke, and that stroke is highly treatable if you call 911 as soon as symptoms are recognized.

Learn How to Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.

Face Drooping - Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person’s smile uneven?

Arm Weakness - Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard

of crisis for years, with agencies plagued by steadily declining staffing levels over the past decade, poor Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and high operating costs. Like many other aspects of Maine’s health care system, the pandemic only made the situation worse. The final report of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Emergency Medical Services in the State suggested an infusion of nearly $80 million a year to keep services afloat.

Speaker Talbot Ross has also introduced LD 526, An Act to Provide Funding to Emergency Medical Services which would provide a one-time, $31 million dollar appropriation to the Department of Public Safety targeting emergency medical services organizations at immediate risk of failing.

“Reestablishing the EMS Commission is a critical step in securing the future of emerSee EMS on page 23 . . .

to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Time to Call 911 – If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and get to a hospital immediately.

If someone is having a stroke, they must get medical attention right away. On average, 1.9 million brain cells die every minute that a stroke goes untreated. When brain cells die during a stroke, the abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost. These abilities may include speech, movement, and memory. The way a stroke affects a person depends on where the stroke occurs in the brain and how much of the brain is damaged.

According to the Association, early treatment leads to higher survival rates and lower disability rates. Recognizing the stroke warning signs and calling 911 immediately may make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability, survival or even death.

Even though some people are at higher risk for stroke, such as previous stroke survivors and people with unmanaged Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) or high blood pressure, strokes are largely preventable.

The American Heart As-

sociation (AHA) is a leading force for a world of longer, healthier lives. With nearly a century of lifesaving work, the Dallas-based association is dedicated to ensuring equitable health for all. AHA is a trustworthy source empowering people to improve their heart health, brain health and wellbeing. They collaborate with numerous organizations and millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, advocate for stronger public health policies, and share lifesaving resources. For more information, visit www.heart.org/maine or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For more information and resources to help prevent stroke, visit www. stroke.org/strokemonth.

Safe Haven Humane Society

WELLSA tragic family circumstance left Bridgette without the family she had her entire life - 15 years! Bridgette was brought to Safe Haven, and with the reassurance from our team, our caring environment and secure routine that we provide for kitties, Bridgette is now ready to move on.

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

info@safehavenhumanesociety.org www.safehavenhumanesociety.org

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Bridgette has ass umed the Grand Dame role at the farmhouse. At age 15, she simply doesn’t have to prove anything. She’s the perfect kitty! One look at her and she shows how regal she is in her wisdom, confidence and contentedness. She awaits yet another adoring person to come and brush her lovely tiger coat, or listen to her soft little meow as she tells you she’s happy to see you.

Bridgette exudes a vibe that is comforting. Her eyes follow wherever you go, telling her person they are important to

Animal Welfare Society

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Hello there, friends!

Our names are Lola and Pickles and we’re a bonded, mother-daughter duo who are looking for our happy, new home together. We’re super close and we love to do everything together, including snuggling up in a big pile of hay. And speaking of big, we’re both Flemish Giants who weigh in around 15 lbs each. Now, usually you never ask a lady’s weight, but for rabbits like us, we’re quite proud of it! We may be big, but that just means there’s more to love and we’re what you would call “gentle giants.” We love to snuggle and hop around and play with our toys. We wouldn’t

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

info@animalwelfaresociety.org www.animalwelfaresociety.org

her, that being with her is a very welcome part of her day. She waits to be lifted up and gently placed into laps, so she does not have to strain her arthritic joints Bridgette is a no-bother darling. She only needs a simple, painless medication for her thyroid, which is applied by gently rubbing into her ear. She has a great appetite and is very low maintenance. She would love a gentle friend, someone to spend her days with in happy comfort and companionship. Bridgette would be happiest in a home without dogs or little children that might want to chase after her.

We know not everyone would have the dedication and desire to adopt not one, but two big Flemish Giants, but that’s why we’re waiting on our special someone. We live by the motto “two is better than one” because in our eyes, that means double the fun!

Bridgette will be perfect for someone who is retired or who works from home. She wants a quiet life. Since she is a senior kitty, we ask only for a donation at time of adoption. The important thing is that Bridgette finds her new somebody now, so she can receive the loving attention she deserves. Please call today about this wonderful girl! Our shelter needs scooping litter, Mr. Clean, paper towels, copy paper, and trash bags. Please drop them off at our location next to the Wells Public Library. There is a donation box outside the entrance. Thank you! Our Thrift/Vintage/Antique shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells is open seven days a week 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Donations are accepted on Saturdays 12-3 p.m., and on Tuesdays 4-7 p.m.

We no longer accept dining room sets, very large pieces of furniture, or any furnishing

that is not in perfect condition. We love receiving home décor, garden items, small benches and tables, beach chairs, clothing and kitchenware, art and pottery and of course, anything vintage!

This weekend, Saturday, May 13 - Sunday, May 14, we are having a half-price sale on tools, hardware, electronics, and small appliances. Take advantage of this incredible sale and save money. Some items are new and still in their boxes!

hurt a fly! We have velvet ears, twitchy little noses, and adorable big feet. We’re the whole package!

Now, we know what you’re thinking: how could you possibly care for two huge giants like us? While it’s true we require a lot of space, we’re very clean and organized and can be trained to live in your house just like a couple of cats. We love our people and are very friendly, and we can even be trained to walk on harnesses and leashes. Just imagine the admiration of your neighbors when you come walking out of your home with us!

Rabbits like us make wonderful pets to those who choose to love us and share in our special world. We bond to our people quickly and easily and take comfort when you’re there. We might be a mother and a daughter, but we both want to expand our family to include special people like you. We’re gentle, clean, friendly, funny, energetic, and we love to explore. The world is our oyster! Won’t you come join us and make this duo a whole a clan? We can’t wait to share our lives with you! Please give our AWS to come and meet us. Just ask for Lola and her daughter Pickles and they’ll be happy to direct your call to us. Well, actually, we don’t really have the capacity to answer a phone, despite our large ears. So, rather, they will speak on our behalf. But we’ll sure be happy that you called!

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We have two wonderful dogs of the week who are looking for happy Maine homes!

Bella is a three-year-old, White Lab/Shepherd mix who is sweet and gentle. She is a smart girl who bonds quickly to her person. Her mom recently passed away and we are going to find her the best home!

SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY

Shelter: 207-646-1611 • PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090

THRIFT/VINTAGE/ANTIQUE SHOP: 207-216-9169 • 1784 Post Road, Wells

Open 11am-4pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

Help us pay our vet bills and other expenses!

Donations Only Accepted on Saturdays 12-3pm and Tuesdays 4-7pm ( FMI 207-229-8314)

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

Next up is Ellie. Ellie is a nine-month-old gorgeous mix from an overcrowded shelter in Louisiana. Ellie is sweet and spunky, ready for fun in Maine. She would make a great walking or hiking buddy.

Both girls are spayed and up to date on their vaccinations.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all volunteer, foster based rescue in North Berwick. Needed at this time: dry dog food. We feed Blue Buffalo, which can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road, North Berwick. We thank you for your support!

Emma’s Angels Rescue

30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906 207-676-5599

axel1759@aol.com

www.petfinder.com/member/ us/me/north-berwick/ emmas-angels-rescue-me

Paul F. Aucoin, 98

KENNEBUNK – Paul

F. Aucoin, 98, of Kennebunk, passed away on Sunday, April 30, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough.

Paul was born on September 7, 1924 in Presque Isle, to Luby and Alice (Thibodeau) Aucoin. He went to Presque Isle schools and then joined the U.S. Navy, serving on the aircraft carrier, the USS Hancock, during World War II.

Following his stint in the Navy, Paul worked at the Star Herald newspaper in Presque Isle. Over the next many years, he operated a number of foodrelated small businesses, where patrons enjoyed absolutely delicious french fries and fried clams. He was the night manager of his brother Don’s restaurant, The Pizza House (to be renamed Aucoin’s), on Main Street in Presque Isle. In 1952, Paul established a small business selling fresh cut french fries at Maine’s agricultural fairs. In 1960, his wife, Thelma (Swinerton Webber) Aucoin joined him, and “King Paul & Queen Thelma French Fries” continued, building a large and loyal following throughout the entire state of Maine. The business continues today, with daughter Pam Webber at the helm.

More important than being a talented entrepreneur, Paul loved spending time with his family. His late wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren were all loved and entertained by him. Paul was an outstanding family man with a great smile, and a fun and joyous personality.

He is survived by one sister, Doris Aucoin Turner, of California; four children, Steven Aucoin and spouse Kathy Aucoin of Litchfield, Maureen Aucoin Elwell and spouse David Elwell of Wells, Gilbert Webber of Arundel, and Pamela Webber and spouse Bob Heap of Kennebunk,

with whom Paul lived for the last six years before residing at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife Thelma in 1996, his sister Margaret, and five brothers: Maurice, Richard, Donald, Leonard and Carroll.

A thank you to Compassus Hospice for the help and kindness they provided to our father during this time of transition. Thanks and gratitude go to the entire staff, especially Unit B, of the Maine Veteran’s Home for the professional and loving care extended to Paul and his family. Donations in memory of Paul may be made to support activities at Maine Veterans’ Home, Scarborough, 290 Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

A private graveside service will take place later in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Waterboro. Arrangements are entrusted to Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale.

and was well known in the Reiki world as well.

Stacey loved God and the beauty he created, especially in the White Mountains. She loved being outdoors, camping, going to the beach, gardening and canoeing and just taking in all the beauty the world had to offer. She loved working with kids at her job at the YMCA.

Her brightest light was that of her daughter, Riley. Stacey was immensely proud of Riley as she flourished in her life. Stacey will be sorely missed by her daughter, Riley Brooks of North Berwick; father Stan (Linda) Scott of Craryville, NY; mother May Scott of Farmington; brothers, Shannon Scott of Farmington, and Mark Porteous of Forida; sisters, Courtney Scott of Plaistow, NH, Angie Ramsden of Hancock, NH, Marylisa Porteous Logsdon, NY, and Leah of Canada; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends.

A time to share memories of Stacey will be held Wednesday, May 24, 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick. Donations in her memory may be made to YMCA, 1 Emile Levasseur Drive, Springvale, ME 04083.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Stacey C. Brooks, 55

SHAPLEIGH – Stacey C. Brooks, 55, of Shapleigh, formerly of North Berwick, passed away peacefully April 29, 2023 at the Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough, surrounded by loved ones after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Stacey was born August 3, 1967, in Silver Springs, MD, the daughter of Stan and May (Courtney) Scott. In 1985 she graduated from Oxford Hills High School in South Paris, where she excelled.

Stacey pursued her lifelong dream of becoming a massage therapist. It was not just a job to Stacey, it was her passion to help others in healing the body and mind. She was the proud owner of the very successful “Mainely You Massage” in North Berwick for 24 years,

Edward J. Clark, Jr., 84

NORTH BERWICK –Edward J. Clark, Jr., 84, of

North Berwick, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Ed was born May 27, 1938, the son of Edward and Ella (Brooks) Clark in Medford, MA. After attending Winthrop High School, Ed proudly served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, stationed in England, Bermuda, Massachusetts, Korea, the Midwest, Delaware, Turkey and New Hampshire. He settled in North Berwick, retiring from Pease Air Force Base as a weather forecaster. He worked for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 18 years. After retirement he worked in the Noble School district and Seacoast Christian Academy. Not wanting to completely retire, he operated Superior Sharpening and also painted houses for local folks. Ed was a dedicated parishioner of Bethel Christian Church in North Berwick for many years.

With his family scattered all over the world, he and his wife of 60 years, Lenore loved traveling to see all of their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Ed was a happy outgoing man who enjoyed each and every day God gave to him, never taking for granted one minute. He enjoyed fishing, a good game of cribbage, and Boston sports teams.

Ed was predeceased by his parents, and son Michael Clark, in 2022. He will be forever loved by his wife, Lenore Clark of North Berwick; two sons, Lawrence (Kristen) Clark of Tijeras, NM and Edward (Trish) Clark III of Portland, OR; daughter Kim Clark of Isle of Barra, Scotland; daughter-in-law Pamm Clark of Lake Havasu, AZ; sister Mary McBrearty of Hartford, CT; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and greatgreat grandchildren.

A Celebration of Ed’s life was held at Bethel Christian Church on May 11 at 2 p.m. Interment in the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Bethel Christian Church, PO Box 537, North Berwick, ME 03906; North Berwick Food Pantry, PO Box 571, North Berwick, ME 03906; William Hill Firefighters Association, PO Box 230, North Berwick, ME 03906; or Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, Springvale, ME 04083.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

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had fun with his co-workers, as well as for the Town of Ogunquit Visitor Services.

Peggy Ann York Damren, 75

OGUNQIT – Peggy Ann York Damren, 75, of Ogunquit, died on the evening of April 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her children, Eben S. Damren, Sharma E. Damren, and Arthur M. Damren; and her five grandchildren. She is also survived by her three sisters, Reggie, Teddy, and Sandy.

Peggy spent much of her life surrounded by nature. Her love for gardening was evident when you were at her home visiting. She was at her happiest when she was able to be outside.

At a very young age, Peggy mastered the art of knitting and crocheting, with knitting being her favorite activity. She created the most beautiful gifts, adorning her family with sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats, blankets and more.

Her brightest light was that of her three children whom she loved unconditionally.

At Peggy’s request, there will be no services.

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

James G. Habas, 72

OGUNQUIT – Dr. James G. Habas, D.D.S., 72, of Ogunquit, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and children by his side on May 3, 2023, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness.

Jim was born on September 25, 1950, in Detroit, MI, the son of Leo and Jean Habas. He was the oldest of fou r children,

including David, Robert, and Daniel. Jim graduated the University of California School of Dentistry in 1974, beginning his dental career in San Francisco and moving to Ogunquit in 1979 to create his own one-of-a-kind dental practice.

Jim, fondly referred to as “Doc,” was a beloved member of the Ogunquit community, known as not only the town dentist but also known for his cheerful and kind nature. Jim liked to stay busy, whether it be vacationing at Maine’s lakes, reading, hiking local trails, going to the beach, trimming the grass, or taking his nightly walks with his grandson, Giovanni. He was not a man to sit still, so it was no surprise then that when he retired from his dental practice he decided to work part-time at CVS in Kennebunk, where he

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gency medical services in our state. It is our duty to ensure that all communities have access to life-saving care and that EMS professionals receive the support and resources they need to excel in their roles. It’s clear that there is still more work to be done. By reestablishing the EMS Commission, we can continue working together toward building a stronger, more resilient EMS system for the people of Maine,” said Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, who previously co-chaired the Blue Ribbon Commission in the 130th Legislature.

“We learned a lot from the EMS Blue Ribbon Commission that was established last session,”

He is survived by his wife, Julia Habas; former wife Deborah Habas; daughter Susan Habas and her husband Daniel Ruddy; son John Habas and his wife Christin Habas; step-son Jeffrey Cook, Jr. and his wife Sandra Cook; daughter Carol Subilia and her husband Samuel Subilia; daughter Rose Habas and her husband Aaron Vaillancourt; and step-daughter Lindsey Riccitelli and her husband Kennedy Smith. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alivia Norris Cook, Giovanni Riccitelli, and Jeffrey Cook III; and brothers, David Habas, Robert Habas, and Daniel Habas.

A service will be held at Ogunquit Baptist Church, 157 Shore Road, Ogunquit, at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19. A plaque will be situated on the Marginal Way in Ogunquit for everyone to visit and share happy memories with him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Youth Enrichment Center at Hilton-Winn Farm in honor of his time spent there with his grandson, Giovanni. Please mail donations to PO Box 574, Ogunquit, ME 03907.

said Rep. Sue Salisbury, House chair of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee.. “Insufficient reimbursement rates, inadequate educational and training opportunities and disparities around licensure requirements all contribute to the many hurdles that are hindering our EMS workforce. The state can and should provide more support. But before we do that, we need to understand where our resources will be best utilized. Reinstating the Blue Ribbon Commission will give us the tools necessary to do that work.”

LD 1701 faces further votes in the House and the Senate.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence please visit Jim’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.

Edward N. Nye, 78

YORK – Edward N. Nye, 78, of 5 Andrew’s Way, passed away at home on Friday, April 28, 2023, following an extended illness.

He was born November 25, 1944 in Springfield, MA, a son of the late Richard E. and Dorothy I. (Coughlin) Nye. He leaves his wife Phyllis C. Robinson; children, Gregory Nye and wife Robyn, Joshua Nye and wife Jen, and Tara Nye Lewis and husband Tim; brother Richard E. Nye and wife Hanna; sister Cheryl McKie and husband Robert; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A son, Eric Nye, predeceased him.

A private memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family. Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, York, is assisting with arrangements.

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U.S. Senator Angus King (I) has cosponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would ensure Maine’s legal cannabis businesses can access the same banking services utilized by all other businesses. The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act would resolve a key logistical and public safety problem for states that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis.

“A business that follows all state laws should be able to access the banking system –that’s pretty commonsense,” said King. “As Maine’s cannabis industry has grown in recent years, it has been forced to operate on a cash-only basis. This presents a number of safety, logistical, and legal concerns. The SAFE Banking Act addresses this unnecessary challenge and ensures that all our legal Maine businesses can access the banking system. It’ll bring more customers to local banks, improve public safety, and support the success of Maine’s many small business entrepreneurs.”

“The Maine Bankers Association applauds Senator King for co-sponsoring this legislation. The SAFE Banking Act will help ease bureaucratic and safety concerns for cannabis operations in Maine,” said Jim Roche, President, Maine Bankers Association “Right now, cannabis enterprises are forced to do business in cash, which often creates potentially dangerous circumstances for them. With passage of this bill in Congress, more small businesses will have access to capital through the safe and established banking system throughout the state. A win for everyone!”

Currently, many cannabis businesses operating under state laws that have legalized medicinal or recreational cannabis are denied access to the banking system because they can be prosecuted under federal banking law. Without the ability to access bank accounts, accept credit cards, or write checks, businesses must operate using large amounts of cash. This creates safety risks for businesses and surrounding communities, and makes it more difficult for local and state governments to collect taxes.

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cerns resulting from these state legal businesses being shut out of banking services, the SAFE Banking Act would prevent federal banking regulators from: Prohibiting, penalizing or discouraging a bank from providing financial services to a legitimate state-sanctioned and regulated cannabis business, or an associated business (such as a lawyer or landlord providing services to a legal cannabis business); terminating or limiting a bank’s federal deposit insurance solely because the bank is providing services to a statesanctioned cannabis business or associated business; recommending or incentivizing a bank to halt or downgrade providing banking services to these businesses; or taking any action on a loan to an owner or operator of a cannabis-related business.

The bill also creates a safe harbor from criminal prosecution and liability and asset forfeiture for banks and their officers and employees who provide financial services to legitimate, state-sanctioned cannabis businesses, while maintaining banks’ right to choose not to offer those services. Additionally, the SAFE Banking Act would require banks to comply with current Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidance, while at the same time allowing FinCEN guidance to be streamlined over time as states and the federal government adapt to legalized medicinal and recreational cannabis policies.

In the Senate, this legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Edward J. Markey (DMA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Dan Sullivan (D-AK), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Rand Paul (R-KY), Tammy Duck-

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) recently announced it has approved nearly 616,000 borrowers nationwide for approximately $42 billion in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) since October 2021.

PSLF covers public employees – such as teachers, firefighters, and members of law enforcement, as well as those who work for a non-profit organization - in a variety of fields by forgiving the remaining federal student loan balance for those who make the required 120 qualifying monthly payments.

PSLF is already making a difference for public servants in Maine.

Between October 2021 and May 2023, the Department approved approximately 3,000 borrowers in Maine for more than $184 million in loan forgiveness under temporary changes made to the PSLF program.

While hundreds of thousands of Maine borrowers

worth (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Patty Murray (D-WA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Tester (D-MT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Martin Heinrich (DNM), John Hickenlooper (DCO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Chris Murphy (D-CT).

In the House, this legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH-14), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), Warren Davidson (R-OH-08), Jim Himes (DCT-04), Brian Mast (R-FL-21), Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05), and Lou Correa (D-CA-46).

already have benefited from PSLF, more will benefit as the program continues.

“Since Day One, the Biden-Harris Administration has worked relentlessly to fix a broken student loan system, including by making sure we fulfill the promise of Public Service Loan Forgiveness for those who have spent a decade or more serving our communities and our country,” said U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. “To date, the team has kept that promise for more than 615,000 teachers, nurses, social workers, servicemembers, and other public servants by approving a combined $42 billion in student loan debt forgiveness. The difference that Public Service Loan Forgiveness is making in the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans reminds us why we must continue doing everything we can to fight for borrowers and why families cannot afford to have progress derailed by partisan politicians. During Public Service Recognition Week—and every week— we thank all those who serve

our communities.”

Public Service

Recognition Week runs through May 13, and celebrates individuals who serve the United States and local communities as employees of federal, state, local, or tribal government.

In addition to recent approvals, the Department is also announcing that for the first time, borrowers can now sign and submit their PSLF forms digitally and closely track their status through the process. These changes to the PSLF application process create a faster, more straightforward, and more transparent process for borrowers. The changes also improve the experience for public service employers, who now can confirm a borrower’s employment digitally via DocuSign. For more information, visit www.ed.gov or www.studentaid.gov/publicservice. To contact the US Department of Education press offices, visit press@ed.gov or call 202-4011576.

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Berwick Public Library

Artist’s Reception

Saturday, May 13, 1-2:30 p.m.

Artist Julia Jones’ paintings will be on exhibit though June. Jones describes herself as an emerging artist, working in acrylics.

“Let’s Get Growing”

Gardening Series

Tuesday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Fourpart gardening series led by Amrita Cottrell and Dennis Jackson. Sustainable methods of growing fruits and vegetables, even on a small lot. Sessions cover easy ways to beautify a yard and support pollinators at the same time.

BPL Plant Sale

Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the library. Proceeds to benefit the library. The Association is seeking plant donations: perennial and annual fl owers, herb and vegetable seedlings, and houseplants. Donations should be potted and labeled with a general description. Plants can be dropped off outside the library Thursday and Friday, May 18 and 19, or Saturday morning before 8:45 a.m. Please be aware of invasive plants prohibited for sale in the state of Maine. See www.maine.gov for the full list. The library will also be conducting a

container swap ahead of the sale for potting. Those who have extra plant pots to share can be drop them off outside the library, to the left of the entrance.

Garden Volunteers Needed

The library needs volunteers to help cultivate, plant, nurture, weed, maintain, and harvest the vegetable garden. Vegetables grown in the garden are donated to the Somersworth/Berwick Food Pantry. The garden is the library’s way of helping to fight food insecurity in the community.

Calling All Artists

The library features a different local artist every two months. Artists interested in displaying artwork can contact the library for further information.

Maine State Park Pass

Available Patrons of the Berwick Public Library, the D.A. Hurd Library in North Berwick, and the South Berwick Public Library may borrow a Maine State Park vehicle pass for up to seven days. The pass is valid for up to a 17-passenger vehicle. Pass reservations can be made by calling any of the participating libraries.

Genealogy Club

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Genie Club meets at the library the first Friday of every month, 1:303:30 p.m. The library has access to genealogy sites like Ancestry. com, as well as genealogy books to use. Volunteer Laurie Jackson will be on hand to help. The next meeting is Friday, June 2.

Amazon Smile Supports the Library Visit www.smile.amazon.com to choose the Berwick Library Association as a favorite charity. Amazon will donate 0.5% of purchase totals to the library.

Nifty Needleworkers

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Sing and Play Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Geared towards younger children, singing and movement activities, and play.

Social Seniors

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, goodies, and good conversation! Games and puzzles available, and plenty of great books and magazines to peruse and discuss.

Minecraft

Wednesdays at 4 p.m.

Boards, Builds & Books

Thursdays at 4 p.m. LEGO chal-

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lenge, STEAM activity and books.

Story Time

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

Library Software

The Berwick Public Library’s online catalog has been updated is using a new library software called Polaris. The. FMI: www.mils. polarislibrary.com/polaris.

Bendable Maine

Bendable Maine is a resource that includes content on a wide variety of subjects, including job skills, cooking healthier meals, personal finance, home repair, technology, even foraging for mushrooms. Most resources are free to Maine residents. FMI: www.maine.bendable.com.

Videos Available

Videos of past library presentations and seminar are available through the library’s website blog link.

For More Information

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

D.A. Hurd Library

Senior Potluck Luncheons

At the North Berwick Rec. Community Center, on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m.

Weekly Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Ingredients:

1-1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1⁄2 cups granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

3⁄4 cup (1-1⁄2 sticks) butter, softened (do not substitute margarine)

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

4 eggs

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon double strength vanilla

Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Spray Stoneware Fluted Pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, poppy seeds, baking

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Thursday-Saturday

Coffee and social time. Next event is Monday, June 12.

Recipe Swap

Share a favorite special recipe with the library, to be compiled for the “All Together Now” summer reading program and for additional programs related to the recipe swap this summer. Recipe cards are available to pick up at the circulation desk.

Birding Backpacks

York County Audubon Birding Backpacks are available at the library for patrons of the Martha Sawyer Community, Lebanon, South Berwick Public, Berwick Public, and D.A. Hurd libraries to borrow for a week at a time. A special thanks to York County Audubon for their generosity.

Borrow Instruments

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

Library Kits

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powder, and salt in a stainless, two-quart mixing bowl; mix well. In a stainless four-quart mixing bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on high speed of handheld mixer for 1 minute, or until blended (mixture will form a stiff paste).

2. In a small batter bowl, whisk eggs, milk and vanilla until blended. Add egg mixture to cream cheese mixture in four additions, beating 2 minutes after each addition. (Do not undermix).

3. Pour batter into pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes. Loosen cake from sides of pan;

carefully invert onto a stackable cooking rack, keeping pan over cake. Cool completely.

4. Place cake on serving platter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or prepare glaze, if desired. For glaze: Combine 11⁄2 cups powdered sugar and enough lemon juice to make a thick frosting. Spread glaze over top of cake.

Makes one cake or six mini pound cakes. Recipe courtesy of “The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations” (The Pampered Chef®, Ltd).

STEM kits include astronomy, create-a-chain-reaction, engineering, gaming, human body, hydraulics engineering, metal detecting, natural disasters, 4-H galactic quest, rocks-gemstones-minerals, and littleBits Coding. There are also backyard game kits, several game kits, and an audio kit for audiobooks. Patrons may check-out a kit for one week.

Indoor Book Sale

May 8-13. Books priced by donation.

York County Beekeepers

Presentation

Saturday, May 13, 10-11 a.m

Community Connection

Thursday, May 18, 1:30 p.m.

With Michael Barker from North Berwick Rescue. Conversation and pizza.

Scavenger Hunt

Changes monthly. Win a free book from book sale books!

Stop. Sit. and...Read

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

Story Time

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

Teen/YA Weekly Book Group

Mondays at 4 p.m.

LEGO Club

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

Weekly Crafts

Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. in the children’s room.

Cribbage Crew Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Nonfiction Book Club

Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Teen/YA Book & Craft Group

Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Alternating book discussions and crafts, includes snacks.

Hand and Machine Sewing

Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

Weekly Games

Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. in the children’s room.

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

Graves Memorial Public Library

History of Malaga Island

Saturday, May 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

Join Maine State Archivist Kate McBrien to discuss the true history of Malaga Island (off the coast of Phippsburg). McBrien oversees the archives and records management programs for the State of

Maine. Light refreshments will be served. No registration is required.

Story Time at the Car Museum

Tuesday, May 16, 10-11 a.m.

Miss Terri will be reading “Moody, Moody Cars” by Eileen KennedyMoore. This program includes a car craft and an opportunity to see the cars that made history! There is no charge for children. Adult admission is $12 per person. The Maine Classic Car Museum is located at 2564 Portland Road, Arundel. Registration encouraged.

Your Health Matters –Lunchtime Book Group

Tuesday, May 16, 12-1 p.m. Join Alison Kenneway and Kim Noble, RNs from the Kennebunkport Public Health Department in the community room to identify ways to improve healthy choices and overall well-being. Bring a lunch!

Living with Hearing Loss

Tuesday, May 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the community room, presented by Margaret Myatt, vice president of the Hearing Loss Association of America DownEast Chapter for the State of Maine. Myatt, who started wearing hearing aids at age 30, became certified in hearing assistive technology and is an advocate for people with hearing loss. Event sponsored by Louis T. Graves Public Memorial Library and the Kennebunkport Public

Health Department.

Artists in Conversation

Thursday, May 18, 5:30-7 p.m. Maine Artists Ingunn Milla Joergensen and Claire Bigbee will be here to talk about their style, process, and what inspires them. Both artists are represented by Maine Art Hill. Sponsored by River Tree Arts. Light refreshments.

Painting Birdhouses with the Girls Scouts

Friday, May 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration required. All materials provided. FMI: 207-967-2778.

Artists of Graves Library: A Community Art Show

Artwork created by staff, volunteers, and library members. The exhibition will present a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums including acrylic abstractions, watercolor landscapes, mixed media, and photography. The show will hang through May. New pieces will replace existing work as artworks sell. Half of sale proceeds go directly to benefi t the library.

What’s Your Story?

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

came from, what they do, and what their interests are. A great way to learn a bit more about the people and businesses in the neighborhood.

Portside Readers

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook, YouTube channel and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Stories, poems, tales, essays, drama, songs and more by the Portside Readers, a small group of local actors, writers, book club members and musicians.

Port Knitters

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Calling all fellow knitters! Bring in any current knitting project and supplies. This is not a learn-to-knit class.

Evening Book Discussion Group

Last Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. A schedule of upcoming books to be discussed is available at the Main Circulation Desk. Copies are available by request/ reservation. New members are always welcome. The next meeting will be held Thursday, May 25.

Story Time Fridays at 10 a.m. A year-round program that includes stories, fi nger plays, songs, and crafts. Designed for children ages 0-5; however, all ages are welcome. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. No registration is required.

Tech Help Weekdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. For those trying to set up a social media account, download a book, make a picture folder, learn how to add to a virtual shopping cart, etc. Staff members are here to help with technology needs, library staff is always happy to assist any time during library hours. No appointment necessary.

Walk-In Wireless

Free walk-in wireless access is available. Look for the network that says “Graves Memorial Library.” For More Information

. . . GRAVES from page 32

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Story Time

Mondays at 10 a.m. Join Miss Maria for songs, stories, thymes, and more.

Dragon Hunters and Treasure Seekers Guild

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

Spanish Conversation Group

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

In Stitches

Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Walker Room. Masks required. Grab that half-finished project and enjoy the company of others. All skill levels are welcome. Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month.

Tech Time

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Technology can move too fast for some to keep up. The library is here to help. Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments. Learn to download eBooks and apps, make heads or tails of a new device, and troubleshoot software.

Fiber Arts Group

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

For More Information

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

May Book Club

Tuesday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. We will be discussing “The Candy House,” by Jennifer Egan. Please RSVP if attending.

Ogunquit Historic Group

Wednesday, May 17, 2:30-4 p.m. Meets monthly to document the formal and informal history of Ogunquit. Bring knowledge and memories and join the discussion.

ITEM FOR SALE

TROY-BILT REAR TINE ROTOTILLER with electric start, in very good condition, $450 • 207-361-1139

GUNSMITHING

GUNSMITHING SERVICES

Expert cleaning and repairs, stock alterations, recoil pads. Over 50 years experience. Very reasonable rates. 207-450-8957

~ Library News & Classifieds ~

Fiber Arts Group

Saturday, May 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Sweet Stitches is a crafting group for knitting, crochet, sewing, cross stitch, and other fiber arts. Bring a current project, a finished object to share or begin a new one.

Book Arts Group

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

For More Information

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

Rice Public Library

Story Time

Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30

a.m. on the second floor. Stories, play, and a small take-home craft or coloring page. For children up to age five and their caregivers. No registration necessary.

LEGO Club

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

Teen Crafternoon

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

For More Information

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

South Berwick Public Library

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF 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 16th day of May 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 2nd day of May 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

NOTICE OF 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 16th day of May 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct an informational public hearing on the FY’24 Municipal Budget and Warrant Articles. A copy of the proposed FY’24 Municipal Budget and Warrant Articles are available at the Town Hall and on the website at www.wellstown.org.

Given under our hands this 18th day of April 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

NOTICE OF 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 16th day of May 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comments on the proposed Ordinance to Authorize the Issuance of Bonds in the Principal Amount of $2,250,000. The proposed ordinance is consistent with the authorization of the Town as approved by referendum vote at the Annual Town Meeting held on June 14, 2022, which authorizes the Town to issue general obligation bonds or notes in a principal amount not to exceed $2,250,000 for the purpose of funding costs of infrastructure projects for the repair and improvement of the Charles West bridge on Bragdon Road, the Bragdon Road culvert, the Newhall Road bridge, and the Coles Hill Road bridge, with the remaining funds to be applied to the Drakes Island bridge project. A copy of the proposed ordinance will be on file with the Town Clerk in advance of the public hearing and may be reviewed during normal business hours. All interested residents are invited to attend the hearing and to be heard at that time.

Given under our hands this 2nd day of May 2023.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

Pre-K Story Time

Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Annual Book Sale

Through Saturday, May 13. Come browse a wide selection of gently used bargain price books organized by Friends of the Library. Checks or cash only.

Baby Toddler Story Time

Thursdays at 10:30-11 a.m.

LEGO Club

Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

Family D&D

Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. Spots are open, registration required in advance.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

Mother Goose Story Time

Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Children up to 24 months and their caregivers engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and finger-plays. Feel free See WELLS on page 38 . . .

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Town of Eliot

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

AUTHORITY: ELIOT SELECT BOARD

PLACE: ELIOT TOWN OFFICE

DATE OF HEARING: THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023

TIME: 5:30PM

Notice is hereby given that the Select Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 5:30PM in said Town to hear public comment on the following:

CATLAB LLC, 19 Levesque Drive, Eliot, Maine, Renewal Cannabis Testing License. (MTF368)

All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Please refer to the Town of Eliot’s website for zoom instructions if you do not want to participate in person at the town office.

If you cannot attend meeting in person or zoom, and want to make comments in regards to the topic, please send any correspondence to the Town Manager prior to meeting date at townmanager@eliotme.org. Copies of the license application is available at the town office for review.

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations §16.7 and §16.9.3 Shoreland Development Review requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on May 25, 2023 at 6 pm in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a preliminary site plan and shoreland development plan review application from owner B.I.W. Group, LLC and agent John Chagnon with Ambit Engineering, requesting approval to expand a legally non-conforming office building and it to 10 residential units on a legally conforming lot located on real property with the address of 35 Badgers Island West, Tax Map 1, Lot 34, in the Mixed-Use Badgers Island Zone (MU-BI), Shoreland Overlay Zone (OZ-SL-250’), Resource Protection Overlay Zone (OZ-RP) and the Commercial Fisheries/ Maritime Use (OZ-CFMU).

A copy of the proposed application is on file with the Planning Department and may be viewed at Town Hall during normal business hours, at www.kitteryme.gov, or by emailing 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 jgarnham@kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to provisions of Title 16 of Kittery Town Code, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on May 25, 2023 beginning at 6 pm, in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a site plan modification review from applicant/owner Joel Harris, owner of the Buoy Shack restaurant located at 1-3 Badgers Island West (Map 1 Lot 19), proposing to utilize existing off-site parking to increase seating at existing restaurant. The off-site parking lot is located at Newmarch Dental, 12 Newmarch St., (Map 3 Lot 8).

A copy of the proposed application is on file with the Planning Department and may be viewed at Town Hall during normal business hours, at www.kitteryme.gov, or by emailing 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 jgarnham@kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to M.R.S.A Title 30-A, §4352 and §16.1.7 Amendments of the Town of Kittery Land Use Development Code, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 25, 2023 beginning at 6 pm, to amend §16.16.4.26 Neighborhood Mixed Use zoning.

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 jgarnham@kitteryme. org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.

~ Classifieds ~ HELP WANTED

Are you an energetic person with a positive outlook on life who loves working with children?

Time of Wonder Early Learning Center, a year-round, full-day, childcare facility in York, is adding to its staff. We are currently looking to hire a full-time Teacher and Assistant Teacher for our Preschool

(ages 3-5) classroom. In either position you will work closely with the children, their families, and the rest of the Time of Wonder staff. A CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required. Candidates must have a minimum of two years' experience working with young children. Benefits include paid sick time, holidays, and vacations. For more information or to submit a resume, email Sharon Talbot at director@timeofwonder.org.

OGUNQUIT TRADING POST

97 Post Road, Wells, ME 04090

Starting pay $15.00 / hour.

Part time / Full time: Cashier and Stock Person

End of year bonus!

Pay increases available. Please inquire inside, instead of calling store.

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.

Maintenance Person

Interested in joining a great team? Here’s your opportunity! Full time, year round position available. Medical and dental available for our full time employees. Pay commensurate with experience, but willing to train the right candidate.

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

Join

UPCOMING

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

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

OPTICAL SALES & EYEWEAR STYLIST

Are you someone who enjoys eyewear, fashion, and people?

We have the perfect position for you! We are a patient-focused eye care community looking for someone who delights in helping others. No experience necessary, as on the job training will be provided! Mother’s hours are available. We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please email your resume to janet@yorkfamilyeyecare.com

York Family Eyecare 764 Route One, York ME 03909

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!

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

MASSAGE THERAPIST make your own schedule!

MAINTENANCE PERSON

“JACK OF ALL TRADES” full time, year round, exible schedule required

~ sign-on and end-of-season bonus ~ vacation and personal days o , health and dental insurance, retirement please email elainea@beachmereinn.com if interested e Beachmere Inn, 62 Beachmere Place, Ogunquit • beachmereinn.com

Kitchen Staff

We are preparing for a busy season here at Johnson’s and are looking for some fun-loving individuals to join our crew.

No experience needed

18 Elm Street North Berwick, ME 207-676-7900

On job training Competitive wages

Flexible hours Fun environment

(formerly Wells Beach Camp Resort) Now hiring for seasonal full- and part-time positions: GUEST SERVICES GROUNDSKEEPERS WORKAMPERS SECURITY HOUSEKEEPING

Competitive Hourly Pay To apply, email prines@sowellsbeach.com

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!

Visit

MOBILE FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

ESTATE SALE

RENTAL NEEDED

1996 Skyline Mobile Home

2 BR, 2 BA ~ $30,000

Needs to moved upon sale. Contact Agent: 207-310-7700

HELP WANTED

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

ALFRED, ME: 1.4 Acre buildable lot with no restrictions, has drilled well, new septic system, electric service, set up for RV, surrounded by national forest and conservation land, walk to Estes Lake – Must be seen! $189,000 • 207-590-1725

LAND FOR SALE

Berwick, Maine, house lot at 48 Lynx Lane, cleared, with water, sewer, electric at street, on a cul-de-sac. Asking $79,000. 603-312-7949

Advertise in The Weekly Sentinel York County’s Largest Mailed Newspaper (207) 646-8448 ads@theweeklysentinel.com

HELP WANTED

Bournival Jeep is looking to add: Level 2 & Level 3 Chrysler Technicians with a Signing Bonus of up to $8,000!

And a B Tech with a Signing Bonus of up to $4,000!

The successful candidate will have good communication skills with a great attitude and strong work ethic. We are looking for friendly, motivated technicians to join our already successful service department. We service all makes and models. Must be able to road test for “fixed right first time,” complete documentation of work performed, and communicate work needed with service consultants, technicians, and management staff.

Requirements: Ability to effectively communicate with clients, peers and managers; Valid driver’s license; Willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening; ASE a plus.

Benefits: Compensation based on experience; Matching 401K plan and paid holidays; BCBS Health-Dental-Vision & Life Insurance; Career advancement opportunities; Tuition reimbursement. Join our team today! Be part of a company where all employee contributions are valued, respected, and encouraged. We are an active part of the community in which we operate, endeavoring to continually make positive contributions in the lives of all of our perspective customers. Bournival Jeep is an equal opportunity employer. Call 603-431-8900 x 125 or email amontoya@bournivaljeep.net

Yard Sale

May 13-14 & May 20-21

9am - 3pm

2 Canfield Place, York

Items for sale include: tools, furniture and housewares (new, vintage, and antique). In addition there are RC model airplane kits with most in original boxes. No early birds please. The majority of items are priced 50% below resale value. There are even items free for the taking!

NEED ASAP: Two bedroom, first-floor apartment. Husband has Parkinson’s and we need to move from a second-floor apartment. Responsible, clean, non-smoking couple with one little cat. Have references. Need to stay in York for doctors. PLEASE CALL 207-606-0328

CASH FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK

ACCOUNTING

RAYMOND C. SNELL, CPA

SOUTH BERWICK Income Tax Preparation Individual - Business

C 781-956-2713 H 207-384-5425 Kakemo1@myfairpoint.net

OFFICE SPACE

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

YORK HARBOR: Room rental, walking distance to ocean. Fully furnished and all utilities included. $1395/month. Available Now! 207-479-2116

NORTH BERWICK

Second floor, heated apartment with open-concept living room / kitchen, one large bedroom with two large closets, full bathroom with washer and dryer, enclosed porch, small deck, and garage. No pets. Asking $1050 monthly. Call 207-324-1699 for details.

207.384.4008

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

ITEMS WANTED

WANTED: VINTAGE

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

RECORDS (33, 45, 78), TAPES, REELS, ETC. WANTED! I buy collections of recorded media and memorabilia. Appraisals for a fee. Call 603-918-8555. Leave msg.

**LOOKING TO BUY**

Vinyl Record Collections, CDs, DVDs, Cassettes. Call or Text

207-570-9760

WANTED TO BUY

Antiques * Silver * Gold * Coins CHRIS LORD ANTIQUES

One Item or Entire Estate. Cash paid for all antiques. Antique jewelry, coins, silver, gold, paintings, clocks, lamps, telephones, radios, phonographs, nautical items, weathervanes, dolls & toys, pottery, photography, military items, swords, advertising signs, fountain pens, bottles, tools, books & much much more! Buying antiques for over 20 years. Barn and Attic Clean-Out Also. (207) 233-5814 • ME & NH

FIREWOOD

Kayaking Dos and Don’ts

NATIONWIDEKayaking is a healthy and enjoyable activity that attracts new enthusiasts all the time. Part of what makes the sport so popular is the relative ease with which people can get started. Kayaking requires minimal gear, as kayaks can be either rented or purchased, and no advanced skills are required. However, kayaking is not to be taken lightly, as water sports can be unpredictable. Adhering to certain dos and don’ts can make kayaking safer for everyone participating.

Do choose the right boat. There are boats rated for kayak racing, and those that are strictly for recreational purposes. Some boats are meant for calmer waters, and others for waves and open seas. The best way to pick the right kayak is to consult a sales or rental expert before making a choice.

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before heading out in the water. Storms can come up quickly, and offshore winds can make it challenging to paddle back to shore. Checking in on local weather apps before heading out for the day is the best way to anticipate unpredictable weather that may adversely affect the day’s ex-

Wells High School

Varsity Baseball

May 8, 5-0 (L) @ Cape Elizabeth

May 6, 4-3 (W) vs. Poland

May 5, 3-2 (W) @ Gray-New Gloucester

Varsity Softball

May 8, 18-4 (W) @ Cape Elizabeth

May 5, 12-2 (W) @ Gray-New Gloucester

May 4, 7-2 (W) vs. Fryeburg

May 3, 8-5 (L) vs. Poland

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 6, 9-6 (W) vs. Biddeford

May 5, 13-7 (W) vs. Gray-New Gloucester

May 2, 9-4 (W) @ NYA

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

May 8, 15-1 (W) @ Westbrook

May 5, 7-3 (W) @ Sanford

May 3, 13-0 (W) @ Fryeburg

York High School

Varsity Baseball

Signing Day for Marshwood Student-Athletes

cursion. Do let someone know the location for the day, and about how long you plan to be out on the water.

Don’t touch or get too close to wildlife, as animals can be unpredictable and even dangerous.

Do dress for the water temperature and not the weather outside. Bring an extra set of dry clothes, and a few towels. This helps ensure a regular body temperature is maintained when either intentionally or accidentally entering the water.

Don’t skip wearing a life jacket/buoyancy aid. In most states, wearing a life preserver on the water is required by law.

Do expect to get wet. Splashing will occur from paddles, and depending on the ocean’s tides and waves, or river or lake conditions, water will inevitably end up in the boat.

Don’t forget to bring along snacks and water. Staying hydrated and maintaining an even blood sugar throughout the day is important, especially when on a long kayaking excursion.

Do bring a first aid kit. Complete kits in waterproof cases are readily available for purchase at most outdoor sports stores. Kayakers can also pack

May 5, 5-0 (L) @ Yarmouth

May 3, 11-1 (W) vs. Brunswick

Varsity Softball

May 8, 6-0 (W) vs. Morse

May 6, 5-0 (W) vs. Fryeburg

May 5, 16-3 (W) @ Yarmouth

May 3, 3-2 (L) vs. Brunswick

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 5, 12-9 (W) vs. NYA

May 2, 20-12 (L) @ Yarmouth

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

May 8, 11-9 (W) vs. NYA

May 4, 16-4 (L) @ Falmouth

May 2, 11-10 (W) @

Cape Elizabeth

Traip Academy

Varsity Baseball

May 8, 4-2 (L) @ St. Dominic

May 4, 2-1 (L) @ NYA

May 1, 2-1 (L) @ Waynflete

Varsity Softball

May 8, 18-8 (L) @ St. Dominic

April 29, 14-3 (L) vs. Mount View

April 28, 16-5 (L) vs. Wells

Jerry Tatlock

Associate Broker/Owner 96 Portland St, South Berwick, ME 03908

Business (207) 384-4008

Mobile (207) 752-0407

Jerry.Tatlock@Century21.com

www.Century21BarbaraPatterson.com

Each O ce is Independently Owned and Operated

SOUTH BERWICKStudent-Athletes at Marshwood High school recently signed their National Letters of Intent (NLI). The NLI is a binding agreement between the student-athlete and the college that, when signed, indicates the student-athlete has agreed to

their own first aid kit following guidelines posted by established outdoor sports websites. Do bring a fellow kayaker along. Whether a novice or a seasoned professional, bringing a friend along ensures someone can go for help if there is in an accident or an injury. And most of all, DO have fun!

SCOREBOARD

April 25, 36-0 (L) vs. Sacopee Valley

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 5, 18-6 (L) @ Noble

May 3, 13-10 (W) vs. Fryeburg

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

May 3, 18-3 (L) @ Waynflete

Kennebunk High School

Varsity Baseball

May 9, 6-0 (L) @ Marshwood

May 8, 15-10 (L) vs. Gorham

May 6, 7-2 (L) @ Falmouth

May 4, 1-0 (W) vs. Thornton

Varsity Softball

May 8, 5-2 (W) vs. So. Portland

May 3, 13-0 (W) vs. Bonny Eagle

May 1, 6-1 (W) @ Deering

April 29, 3-0 (W) vs. Noble

April 28, 7-6 (W) vs. Gorham

April 26, 6-0 (W) @ Berwick

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 6, 9-8 (L) @ Lewiston

May 3, 13-9 (L) vs. Greely

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

attend the chosen college for one academic year, and the college has agreed to provide athletic financial aid for one academic year (www.ncsasports.org).

Pictured in group photo: Gehrig Hatch, St. Joseph’s College, Cross Country Indoor and Outdoor Track; Andrew Perry,

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May 9, 18-3 (W) vs. Thornton

Noble High School

Varsity Baseball

May 9, 12-0 (L) vs. Gorham

May 6, 13-1 (W) @ Deering

May 4, 5-1 (L) vs. Falmouth

May 3, 3-1 (W) @ Sanford

Varsity Softball

May 8, 15-0 (L) @ Biddeford

May 6, 4-3 (L) @ Thornton

Academy

May 5, 10-5 (L) vs. Scarborough

May 1, 14-0 (L) vs. Windham

April 29, 3-0 (L) @ Kennebunk

April 28, 10-1 (L) @ Cheverus

April 27, 10-0 (L) @ Windham

April 26, 11-1 (W) vs. Falmouth

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 9, 11-4 (W) @ Cheverus

May 5, 18-6 (W) vs. Traip

May 3, 14-4 (W) vs. Lake Region

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

May 8, 11-5 (L) vs. Sanford

Marshwood High School

Plymouth State University, Basketball; Kevin Cougler, Plymouth State University, Lacrosse; Ty Coughler, Keene State College, Lacrosse; Henry Dimmerling, Salve Regina, Baseball.

Pictured in individual photo: Lindly Gori, Thomas Jefferson University, Lacrosse.

Varsity Baseball

May 9, 6-0 (W) vs. Kennebunk

May 6, 6-4 (W) @ Portland

May 4, 1-0 (W) vs. Windham

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 6, 8-5 (L) vs. Thornton

May 4, 14-5 (W) vs. Biddeford

Varsity Girls Lacrosse

May 5, 16-2 (W) @ Bonny Eagle

Berwick Academy

Varsity Baseball

May 8, 13-0 (W) vs. Brewster

May 5, 13-0 (L) vs. Landmark

Varsity Softball

May 9, 10-1 (L) @ Windham

May 8, 3-0 (L) @ Scarborough

May 5, 13-12 (W) vs. Thornton

May 1, 10-6 (W) vs. Cheverus

April 29, 11-6 (W) @ Massabesic

Varsity Boys Lacrosse

May 5, 19-3 (L) vs. Holderness

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. . . WELLS from page 33 to bring a blanket to sit on and dress for the weather, as we may be outside.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at 1:15 p.m. outside. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. Dress accordingly, story time will be outdoors.

Teen Random Fandom: Clash in the Clouds

Wednesday, May 17 at 1:15 p.m. Back by popular demand, the paper airplane competition is back! All materials and snacks provided. For students grades 5 and up.

Nonfiction Book Group

Thursday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. This month’s pick is “Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who Rescued a Million Yiddish Books,” by Aaron Lansky. All are welcome.

Conversational French

Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. An infor-

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mal approach to practicing or re-learning French! Anyone with a French Language interest can participate. Venez parler français avec nous!

Fiber Arts

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

LEGO and Rubik’s Cube Club

Friday, May 19 at 3 p.m. Build master creations with Legos provided by the library. We will also have Rubik’s cubes on hand. All ages.

For More Information

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

William Fogg Library

LEGO Club

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

Meditation Group

Online, Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Hook with Books Sewing Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. For those who love to sew, knit, quilt, or hook. Bring in a project. Chat, share knowledge, and learn together.

Story Time Schedules

Baby/Toddler: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; School Age: Thursdays at 2 p.m.; World Citizens: Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. International stories and songs that feature a different country each month.

Poetry Reading Group

12:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Participants can share their poetry, or bring favorite poems to recite. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 1. FMI: harevalley1304@yahoo.com.

Dungeons & Dragons

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Beginners welcome at any time. Register online or call.

For More Information

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

York Public Library

Art Exhibit: “Studio Works”

Through June 30. The painters exhibiting at YPL refer to themselves as “The Abstract Four.” Barbara Adams, Peter Cady, Tom Glover and Dustan Knight enjoy sharing the challenges of creating abstract paintings. “Studio Works” is a glimpse inside their creative world. Each artist has selected a range of artwork from their studios, both older and newer pieces, that cel-

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ebrates their range and delights in their abilities to move between realism, abstraction, and purely nonrepresentational artwork.

Story Time at York Land Trust

Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at York Land Trust headquarters, 1 Long Neck Marsh Rd., York. Join a YPL librarian for stories, songs and rhymes at York Land Trust headquarters. The group meets inside for stories and an activity, and may venture out into the garden depending on the weather. Registration required, please list names and ages of each child attending.

YPL Walking Club

Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join a rotating selection of favorite librarians for a guided walk around town. Tour starts at the library lobby. Call ahead for further info and to RSVP. May Dates: May 15, 22; closed on Memorial Day

Preschool Story Time

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the children’s story-time area at the library. Stories, movement and songs. For preschool age with a caregiver. Please register to guarantee a spot and to receive a reminder email. Drop-ins welcome as space is available. Next event: May 16.

Writers’ Meetup Select Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. In between regular monthly gatherings, come write by the fireplace with other kindred spirits. May dates: May 23, 30.

Baby and Toddler Time Select Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the children’s story-time area. Stories, songs, rhymes and

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2. Philly’s rail service

3. Leaves a place

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8. Shaking of the earth

9. Strong winds

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lap bounces. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program. Next event is May 17.

LEGO Builders for Kids

Wednesdays, 3-5 p m. in the craft area. Use the library’s LEGOs to create something to be put on display until the next builder meeting. Kids K through grade 4 can participate with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program, no registration necessary. Next event: May 17.

Knitting Group Select Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tired of turning pages and would rather turn a heel? Unwind and pick up purls of wisdom from fellow knitters. Next event: May 18.

Virtual Mid-Day Meditation Thursdays at 12 p.m. A 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation with Kalyana. Registration is required. May dates: 18, 25

Week in Review

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

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Select Fridays, 3-4:30 p.m. Help make a difference! TAG is a group of teens that work to improve the YA spaces, programming, and library collections. Members can also earn volunteer/community service hours, as well as a letter of participation, which looks awesome on college applications. Next event is May 19.

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

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