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Ogunquit Offers Fall Events All October Long

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Fall for Ogunquit is a series of seasonal events sprinkled throughout the month of October. The signature events take place during OgunquitFest, which will run Friday, October 21through Sunday, October 23. The celebration is in its 19th year, and has become an autumn tradition. Guests return every year to visit the artisan craft fair, classic car show with live music at the beach, family activities at Ogunquit Village School, and Halloween-themed events including trick-or-treating, and a costume parade for kids and dogs! A special feature

of the weekend is the High Heel Dash, a fundraiser for the Frannie Peabody Center, finally back after a two-year hiatus. The current working schedule is as follows.

October 1-31

Fall for Ogunquit Bingo Local businesses are known for their creative and festive fall décor. Come in to town and find the items on the bingo card. Find them all and enter to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit gift certifi cate. Bingo cards can be found at www. ogunquit.org/fallforogunquit.

Meditation with Horses at Great Heights Stable Sundays at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., at Great Heights Stable, 93 Guinea Road, Berwick. Spend some time away from devices, demands, and unproductive compulsive thinking. Soak in the healing power of horses, nature, and fresh air at the farm. Those who want to meditate on a different day can contact the

stable to arrange a time. Individual and small groups are welcome, and trail rail rides also available. For more information or to make a reservation contact: mvduca@ gmail.com.

October 7-23

Scavenger Hunt - Perkins Cove Pumpkin Pursuit Head to Perkins Cove and search for the pumpkins that hold the clues to solving the answer to the puzzle. Pumpkins are scattered throughout the various businesses. Find the pumpkins and gather the clues. Collect all the clues to solve the puzzle. Get the puzzle right and enter to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit gift certificate. Game sheets are posted at www.ogunquit.org/fallforogunquit.

Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt

Find the scarecrows scattered throughout downtown. Collect all the clues to solve the puzzle. Get the puzzle right and enter to win a $50 Gift of Ogunquit gift certificate. Game sheet will be posted at www.ogunquit.org/fallforogunquit.

October 8-16

Ogunquit Performing Arts

Presents the 15th Annual Piano Festival

Two show-stopping concerts by popular pianist Frederick Moyer at the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street, Ogunquit. For ticket information visit: www.ogunquitperformingarts.org. Tickets may also be purchased in advance

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Central School Celebrates the International Day of Peace

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In today’s world, people need to feel peaceful more than ever. On Wednesday, September 21, students at Central School, in South Berwick, participated in the International Day of Peace.

During the first two weeks of school, students read books, sang songs about peace, and created their own peace dove puppets. As a part of the creation process, they brainstormed on what peace means to them, writing and illustrating their thoughts

on paper. Each artist colored a peace dove puppet to visually express what peace meant to them. Puppets were assembled, and on the International Day of Peace, students walked in a parade, waving their doves in recognition of this special day.

The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. In 2002, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared September 21 as that date. This

Puppets for Peace art installation project is a way to help students make a non-political public visual statement regarding their feelings about war, peace, bullying, tolerance, cooperation, harmony, and unity.

Peace can take on many different meanings. For children, the meaning may be as simple and beautiful as a hug, a pet to cuddle, rainbows, or having a safe place to live. Central School’s wish is that the students’ peace doves will spread positive thoughts of peace

throughout South Berwick, the surrounding towns, the country, and the world!

For more information, visit www.internationaldayofpeace. com.

Hunting Season Updates in Southern Maine

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Hunting season is upon us! The following is information about hunting for Wildlife Management Districts (WMDs) 20 and 24:

Moose Hunting in Maine Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (DIF&W) increased permits this year by 1%. Last year was challenging for moose hunters, who achieved a 68% success rate, the third lowest harvest the 41year history of Maine’s hunt. The population is higher this year.

There will be three seasons offered for bulls this year. The first season is bull only and runs from Monday, September 26Saturday, October 1. The second season starts Monday, October

10 and runs through Saturday, October 15. There is also an anymoose hunt for a couple of units, Monday, October 31-Saturday, November 26.

Maine’s moose hunt is a “permit only” hunt. 4,080 permits were issued for the 2022 season. Applications for permits opened January 31 and closed May 12 of this year. Each permittee may select a subpermittee to hunt with them. A person may not hunt moose with an apprentice hunter license. The bag limit is one moose per year, by either per-

mittee or subpermittee. A person 10 years or age or older on the opening day of the moose hunt is eligible to apply for a moose hunting permit in that calendar year. A person under the age of 10 on the opening day of the moose hunting season may apply to earn a point in the lottery system, but cannot receive a permit.

Note: A new law has changed the definition of antlerless moose to mean: a moose without antlers. An anterless

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Maine’s leaf-bearing trees will show off their array of fall colors in the upcoming weeks. The second 2022 Maine Fall Foliage Report from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) reports low (10-30%) color change throughout portions of central Maine. As of September 21, DACF Maine Forest Service Rangers in northern Maine report very low color change (010%), with very low leaf drop.

“DACF Forest Rangers have been reporting their foliage observations throughout the state since 1959. Back then rangers would radio in their on-theground observations throughout the seven zones, which in turn would be filtered out to local radio stations. We’ve come a long way since then, and have gone

global. We still rely heavily on their observations to build the foliage report,” said Maine Foliage Report spokesperson Gale Ross.

Typically, northern Maine (zones six and seven) reach peak conditions the last week of September into the first week of October. The rest of the state’s color progression starts occurring from north to south in mid-October. Southern and coastal Maine typically reach peak conditions in mid-to-late October.

“With cooler fall-like temperatures, the colors will emerge rapidly. Fall is officially here, so there is time still to plan an outdoor adventure in the upcoming weeks among the crisp weather and beautiful hues of the fall colors,” said Ross.

Autumn enthusiasts can visit the state’s official foliage website and social media sites

at to sign up for weekly reports by email, and share photos. For more information, visit www. mainefoliage.com and www.visitmaine.com.

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Local Understanding & Preventing Hate-Based Activity Program

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The Maine and New Hampshire Seacoast area has experienced increased hatebased activity in recent months. In response to this increase, join in “Understanding & Preventing Hate-Based Activity,” an informative presentation and Q&A with area police departments and local community groups working to address hate-based activity. This community event will be offered in-person on October 3 and online on October 6.

The in-person event will take place 6-8 p.m. on Monday, October 3, at the Kittery Community Center, Star Theatre, 120 Rogers Road in Kittery. Refreshments will be available.

Childcare will be provided by local, background-checked pro-

fessionals.

For those that cannot attend in person, the event will be held remotely on Thursday, October 6, 6-8 p.m. Attendees will learn about new ways to talk to neighbors and community members about proactive and effective methods for responding to hatebased activity.

The event will also offer information and insight on how to identify symbols affiliated with hate groups, how to identify active groups in the area, how activity in the Seacoast region compares regionally and nationally, and actions to take when encountering literature or activity of hate groups.

This event is hosted by Maine and New Hampshire Police Departments of Kittery, Portsmouth, NH, South Berwick, Ogunquit, UNH, Dover, NH, Granite State Progress, New Hampshire Council of Churches, New Hampshire Listens, United Against Hate on Seacoast, and area school districts and community groups. For more information, visit www.kitteryme.gov/ home/news/understanding-preventing-hate-based-activity-community.

Troops (HFOT), will donate a home to Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Kevin Campbell on Saturday, October 1. Shuttles will transport attendees to the home location from Kennebunk Elementary School, 177 Alewive Road, Kennebunk, at 10 a.m. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend and tour the home after the ceremony.

In February 2010, Staff Sergeant Campbell volunteered for a second tour of duty to Southwest Asia as a supply management specialist with the 157th Air Refueling Wing of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. Stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, he was tasked to tear down and rebuild body armor. Kevin’s responsibilities included lifting 40 pounds of body armor for 13 hours a day. On March 2, 2010, three weeks into his deployment, he ruptured

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Flamingo Flocks Making Rounds

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Noticed a few flocks of flamingoes placed on various properties throughout the area recently? Don’t blink, you are not imagining things.

It is all part of a feel-good annual fundraiser initiated by Project Graduation out of Wells High School, benefitting the class of 2023.

An anonymous donor pays $30 to flock a friend, a neighbor, or a business in the area. The flock remains for three days, is then forwarded by WHS staff onto the next contact, and so forth. The program runs as long as weather permits.

To date, over $4,000 has been raised towards sending the students on a fun-filled trip for their graduation. It is a way for the community to thank these kids for all of their hard work and commitment, especially throughout the pandemic. With

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two vertebrae while performing his duties. Additionally, the relentless desert sun caused large painful red sores to spread over Kevin’s skin. After seeking medical attention, he returned to duty and worked through his back pain and discomfort of his sores for the remainder of his deployment.

SSgt. Campbell’s new home features more than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues associated with a traditional home, including navigating a wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds, riding on carpets, or reaching for cabinets that are too high. HFOT will donate the home to SSgt. Campbell, thanks to contributions from donors, supporters, and corporate partners.

“There is a reason the U.S. is the world’s largest donor to charities and causes, and that reason is love,” says SSgt. Campbell.

Currently, there are over 70 active projects underway na-

any luck, the graduates will recall the generosity of the community and settle here as adults.

One cannot call to request a flock, it must be bequeathed. Be on the look out, and remember it is all in good fun. Perhaps you will be next lucky “victim!”

tionwide. To find out more on how to get involved or make a donation visit www.hfotusa.org. Read more about SSgt. Campbell’s story and watch his video at www.hfotusa.org/campbell.

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide to severely injured post9/11 veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these veterans have sustained life-altering injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence they sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. HFOT builds these homes where the veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the them after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent has gone directly to our program services supporting veterans. For more information, visit www.hfotusa.org.

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Friday, September 30Sunday, October 2

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Maine Women in the Arts Awards and Show Show opens September 30, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Reception with live music, 5-7 p.m.. Show continues Saturday, October 1, 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 2, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. At the Masonic Lodge, 10 North Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: www.mainewomenarts.com.

Saturday, October 1

York Gateway Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. through November 12. Local farmers, specialty food producers and crafters sell their fresh vegetables, fruits, baked goods, fish, meats, cheese, eggs, breads & handmade crafts. Admission is free. FMI: www.gatewaytomaine.org/farmers-market.

Yard & Perennial Plant Sale 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church Of Kennebunkport, 141 North Street. In addition to perennials, there will also be daisies and lupines in one gallon pots that were started by seed. They are now ready to plant for spring bloom. There will also be house plants along with a variety of other items for sale. Social distancing will be practiced and respected. Cash or checks will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the church. FMI: 207-967-3897 or beachhikers@roadrunner.com.

Mushroom ID Walk 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Orris Falls Conservation Area, South Berwick 551 Emery’s Bridge Road. Explore this trail network and identify mushrooms along the trails. Highlights will include the glacial erratic Balancing Rock, the beaver wetlands, and Orris Falls. All hikes are open to the public and free of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. FMI: 207-646-3604 or info@gwrlt. org.

Punkinfiddle 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. After a two-year break, this family festival returns with games and crafts for kids, lively music, traditional arts, tasty food, and lots of smiles in a seaside setting. Ages16 and under get in for free, adults are $7 ($5 for Laudholm members). FMI: 207646-1555 or www.wellsreserve. org/punkinfiddle.

Sunday, October 2

Kittery Community Market Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery. The

Kittery Community Market is a vibrant, friendly meeting place that provides the community with access to dozens of local farmers, vendors, and small businesses. Ample parking and a block party vibe, with an ongoing roster of live entertainment.

Blessing of the Animals

Celebrate St. Francis Feast Day with a Blessing of the Animals Liturgy at St. Peter’s by the Sea, 535 Shore Road, Cape Neddick, at the 8 a.m. service, or the 10 a.m. service with communion. Pets must attend in a carrier or on a leash. The blessing will take place outside, so please bring a lawn chair. A donation of pet food or a toy, if able, for local shelters is also greatly appreciated. FMI: www. st-peters-by-the-sea.org.annual.

Monday, October 3

Veteran’s Golf Tournament

The Links at Outlook Golf Course in South Berwick is hosting a Veteran’s Golf Tournament with 100% of the proceeds to benefi t seacoast area veteran’s organizations. Registration and range opens at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. “shot gun” start (scramble format). Tournament includes Continental breakfast, range use prior to golf, 18 holes of golf with cart, luncheon in the Red Barn, a gift bag for every golfer, raffle prizes for golfers and guests and a Hole in One Contest for a new car donated by Tri City Subaru! Join individual teams at $150 per person or sponsor a veteran to play. FMI: www.berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Ogunquit Visioning Session 6-8 p.m. at the Ogunquit Town Hall, 23 School Street. A “Building Community Now” visioning session will be held to discuss the future of the Ogunquit police department and town offices. Food and drinks provided. FMI: www. ogunquit.gov.

Tuesday, October 4

Yom Kippur Services 10 a.m. at the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce, 35 Main Street, Ogunquit. RSVP to Cantor Ellen Farber at 207-251-1746.

Ogunquit Day at the OMAA Free admission for Ogunquit residents. Visit the museum and enjoy its exhibitions, views, and grounds. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art is located at 543 Shore Road.

Community Resilience Partnership Project 12-1 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. The Community Resilience Partnership Project,

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through grants and direct support, helps Maine communities to reduce energy use and cost, transition to clean energy, and improve climate change resilience. The partnership aims to assist communities preparing for extreme weather, flooding, rising sea levels, and public health impacts of climate change. In this virtual talk, presenters Sinet Kroch and Deb Paredes will describe local climate resiliency projects and how The Nature Conservancy is teaming up with communities across the state. Free. Registration required. Visit wellsreserve. org/calendar.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Hiring Event 12-3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 300 Woodbury Ave. in Portsmouth, NH. FMI: www.navsea.navy.mil/home/ shipyards/portsmouth/.

American Legion Meeting Meeting starts at 7 p.m. The October Post meeting will be held at the Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan Square. All area veterans are cordially invited to join the men and women of Charles S. Hatch Post #79. The town hall is handicapped accessible with ample parking. FMI: www.berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Wednesday, October 5

Treasures of the Trail 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. A guided nature walk at the reserve is a wonderful way to discover animals and plants, and the many ways they connect and interact with each other, the estuary, and people. Free with site admission. Registration required at 207-646-1555 or www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Wednesday, October 5

Estuary Discoveries

2-3:30 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. Take a peaceful and easy meander along the accessible trail at Harbor Park. Learn about the value and importance of estuaries, where rivers meet the sea. Free. Registration required at 207-646-1555 or wellsreserve.org/ calendar.

Wednesday Wandering 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Bauneg Beg Mountain Conservation Area, 281 Fox Farm Hill Road, North Berwick. This mountaintop preserve features views of the White Mountains and glorious views of the foliage during the fall. All hikes are open to the public and free

of charge to GWRLT members. $5 donation per person or $10 donation per family is suggested for non-members. Preregistration required at 207-646-3604 or info@ gwrlt.org

Thursday, October 6

Explore the Shore 1-3 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. Treasures found on the beach can tell stories about the land, the ocean, and the beach itself. Stroll Laudholm Beach while investigating the sand, the wrack line, and objects found along the way. Free with site admission. Registration required at 207-646-1555 or www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Wildlife Painting with Piper Castles

5-7 p.m. at the Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick. Have a love for both wildlife and art? Art can be an amazing way to make deeper connections with the natural world. Join Center for Wildlife for another Wildlife Painting class with local Maine artist, Piper Castles of Firefl y Field Prints! We will have the opportunity to explore the world of watercolor painting and get the chance to spend some time with one of the Center’s non-releasable wildlife ambassadors. During this beginner watercolor painting course, we will utilize one of our animal ambassadors as the live model for the artwork. Learn about the history and story of the ambassador and then draw and paint. FMI: www.thecenterforwildlife.org.

Friday, October 7

Center for Wildlife Fall Outdoor Movie Series

6:30-8 p.m. at Center for Wildlife’s outdoor amphitheater, 375 Mountain Rd, Cape Neddick. Center for Wildlife will be kicking off their Fall movie series! Grab blankets, pillows, snacks and friends for a family-friendly movie night. For the fi rst movie in the series, the Center will be showing “Homeward Bound”, rated G. Get tickets now to reserve a spot! All proceeds go to fund the Center’s many wildlife rehabilitation and education programs. FMI: www. thecenterforwildlife.org.

Saturday, October 8

Kennebunk Beach History Walking Tour

9 a.m. Begins at Trinity Chapel, Railroad Avenue, Kennebunk Beach. It’s the fi nal walk of the season! Learn the history of the development of Kennebunk Beach as a tourist destination. About a

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one-mile loop, 60-90 minutes, led by trained tour guide. $10 per person/$5 for members. Reserve at 207-985-4802 or www.brick storemuseum.org.

Mornings at the Museum Children’s Program

10-11 a.m. at the Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit, 938 Post Road. The Historical Society of Wells & Ogunquit will be hosting its “Mornings at the Museum” children’s program on Saturdays. Families will enjoy stories, a fun museum scavenger hunt with prizes, and a take-home craft. The theme is “Fall!” Program is free, donations accepted. FMI: 207646-4775 or info@wohistory.org.

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Sunday, October 9

Bohemian Sunday Poetry Readings

1-3 p.m. at Brick Store Museum auditorium, 117 Main Street, Ken nebunk. WePoets & Verse stars three luminaries of the poetry world. Richard Foerster of Eliot reads excerpts from his upcom ing collection, “With Little Light and Sometimes None at All.” Mimi White of Rye, NH, will read excerpts from her Philbrick Poetry Prize-awarded chapbook, “The Singed Horizon.” Martin Stein gesser of Portland reads excerpts from his publications, “Yellow Horses,” “Brothers of Morning,” and “The Thinking Heart: the Life & Loves of Etty Hillesum.” Admis sion is free. FMI: www.wepoets. weebly.com.

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Berwick Public Library

Patron Art Exhibit

A patron art exhibit takes place during the month of October.

This exhibit was created as part of the Summer Safari summer reading program. Submissions came from patrons of all ages and featured a variety of mediums, including colored pencils, crayons, acrylic paint, photography, watercolors, embroidery, and even glitter paint.

Tents Available

The library now has two 6-person Coleman Skydome tents to borrow. Tents can be reserved for up to two weeks. Please contact the library to make a reservation.

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

D. A. Hurd Library

Benefit Event

Saturday, October 1, 12 p.m. at Mill Field, North Berwick. A benefit for the library and MaineHealth Cancer Care Center of York County in Sanford.

Great Works Farm Craft Fair

On October 1 and October 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the library will have a booth at the fair, 392 Oak Woods Road., North Berwick. A book, bake, jewelry, t-shirt, craft, and white elephant sale to benefit the library.

Timber Hawkeye Discussion Wednesday, October 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Talk and Q&A with Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of “Buddhist Boot Camp.”

Birding Backpacks

York County Audubon Birding Backpacks are now available at the library for patrons from the Martha Sawyer Community Library, Lebanon, The South Berwick Public Library, Berwick Public Library, and the D. A. Hurd Library to borrow for a week at a time. We are grateful for the generosity of York County Audubon for these amazing birding backpacks.

For More Information

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visit www.dahurdlibrary.org.

Kennebunk Free Library

Jewish Resistance

During the Holocaust

Tuesday, October 4 at 6 p.m.

During the Holocaust, Jews resisted the Nazis in many ways and in virtually every place, from the very beginning of the Nazi rise to power to the last days of World War II, Alexandra Magnaud of the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine will be at the Kennebunk Free Library to present “Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust.” This program looks at the different types of Jewish resistance, the obstacles the Jews faced, the outcomes of that resistance and how it is remembered today. This program is free and wheelchair accessible.

For More Information

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

Closed Mondays

The library will be closed on Mondays through May 2023.

Plan Ahead & Age Well

The Ogunquit Memorial Library is presenting an educational series on aging with local speakers and resources. The series is made possible by a sponsorship from AARP Maine. The next topic covered will be: Medicare/Medicaid/ Private Insurance: presented by Kathy Jodoin, Medicare coordinator at Southern Maine Agency on Aging. On Thursday, October 6. This is not an AARP event and the speakers do not represent AARP. Pre-registration requested.

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

Rice Public Library

Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Floor 2, Storytime area. Stories, play, and a small take-home craft or coloring page! Open to children up to age 5 and their caregivers. No registration needed; just stop in!

Lego Club

Wednesdays at 4 p.m., Floor 2, Storytime area. For builders ages 5-12. Casual, drop-in building and play. All that is needed is imagination!

Teen Crafternoon Wednesdays, at 4 p.m., Floor L, Makerspace. Ages 12-18. An afternoon of crafts with Greta (our resident crafting queen!)

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

South Berwick Public Library

Pre-K Storytime Wednesday, October 5, 10:30-11 a.m. Story time with Miss Maureen, for children ages two to four, siblings up to age seven are welcome.

Baby Toddler Storytime Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 am. Baby time at the library. Singing, reading, and playing with Miss Maureen, for ages up to age two. Siblings up to age seven are also welcome.

Lego Club Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Weekly challenges. Unleash creativity! Free Lego building.

Crafternoon Fridays, 12-5 p.m. Children ages six and up are welcome to the library for afternoon crafts. Simplified crafts are provided for younger children.

Dungeons & Dragons Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. All ages are welcome to join this fantasy tabletop role-playing game! No experience is required. Come to the library or call to register.

For More Information

Contact the library at 207-3843308. or visit www.southberwicklibrary.org.

Wells Public Library

How to Handle Seasonal Affective Disorder Tuesday, October 4 at 6 p.m. Ever wondered why moods dip in the fall as the days get shorter?

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Wishing for sunlight in the darkest part of the winter? Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder with Rosanna Casavecchia, a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 25 years’ experience. Gain insight about what to do to reduce the potential effects of this oftendebilitating condition. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Random Fandom: It’s In The Stars Wednesday, October 5 at 1:15 p.m. Teens are invited to get their head in the clouds (or above it), talking astrology, inventing constellations, and creating galaxy art. Snacks will be provided. For students grades 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Nonfiction Book Group

Wednesday, October 5 at 4:30 p.m. The Nonfiction book group will meet in person - all are welcome! This month’s pick is “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism,” by Amanda Montell. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Great Decisions Friday, October 7 at 10:30 a.m. Join with other community members at the library for lively and informative discussions on the major global issues of today. Meetings center on topics outlined in the Great Decisions briefing book provided by the Foreign Policy Association. This month’s topic will be the Quad Alliance, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.

For More Information

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

York Public Library

Costume Swap

The library is hosting a costume swap all month long! Reduce the carbon footprint and recycle those costumes from previous years.

Bring in a costume and swap it for a “new” one. Clean and gently used costumes of all sizes and ages accepted. We will dispose of any costumes that are visibly soiled or garments with tears or excessive wear. Costumes can be dropped off downstairs in Youth Services through October 31.

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storytime area at the library. Stories, movement and songs! Suggested 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.

Baby and Toddler Time Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storytime area. Stories, songs, rhymes and lap bounces. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Please register to guarantee a spot and to receive a reminder email. Drop-ins welcome as space is available.

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Lego Builders Wednesdays, 3-5 p m. in the Craft area. Build something amazing! Each builder will use the library’s Legos to create something to put on display until the next builder meeting. Kids K-4 can participate with a caregiver. This is a drop-in program, no registration necessary.

Virtual Mid-Day Meditation

A 30-minute guided mindfulness meditation on Thursdays, 12-12:30 p.m. Registration is required.

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Learning a Lesson from a Three-Legged Dog

By Jim Fabiano

The pandemic was difficult for all of us, some a lot more than others. As I was raking leaves from my front yard, I noticed a light brown dog staring at me through some bushes at the back of the yard.

Staring back at the dog I noticed its eyes were remarkably bright and clear. The dog had an extraordinary amount of energy and the personality of a young pup. He looked all around attempting to see everything and anything. I then noticed something else.

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This particular dog had only three legs.

I’m glad I was alone because I actually heard myself asking, “Tell me your secret, three-legged dog. Tell me why you look so damned happy, even though you only have three legs.”

I continued my monologue by explaining, “I have all the arms and legs I was born with, so why am I sometimes miserable about things, while you are so damn happy?” The dog then continued to stare as though he was attempting to answer my question.

was clear as a baby’s laugh and its body stood tall and strong.

I again asked the question, “Tell me your secret, threelegged dog. Why do you think you are as good as everybody else?”

A few seconds later, the dog flew back on what was left of its hind portion and ran around my yard. It was obvious he or she was happy to be able to run and leap, even though it

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only had three legs.

My newest of friends then ran into the woods behind another neighbor’s yard and played a kind of game in which the trees acted as barriers. He worked his way through the maze, attempting not to hit any of the barricades and thus lose the game. It reminded me of old arcade games where I would hit bright shiny balls under a thick plate of

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The dog started to play with some sticks in my yard, and took off toward me but stopped at a safe distance because after all, I had all my legs. I noticed its eyes sparkled as though it looked forward to every minute of every day it was alive. Its bark

p.m. Join a rotating selection of librarians to take a walk around town, starting from the library lobby, for a variety of different routes. The group will set the pace together. Some weeks will feature special guests who can talk about the fl ora, fauna, and history of the area. Some weeks might include off-site meetups to encourage visiting other parts of town. Rain or shine!

Tuesday, October 4, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. Parliamo Italiano! We’re pleased to resume our group for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the Italian language.

Knitting Group Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. Tired of turning pages and would rather turn a heel? Unwind and pick up purls of wisdom from fellow knitters.

Duck Launchers Thursday, October 6, 3-4 p.m. STEM It Up! Can a rubber duck fl y? We’ll provide the duck and some materials. The target is already set up in the programming room. In the end the duck is yours! This is a drop-in program, while supplies last.

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

Weekly Recipe: Fresh Tomato & Basil Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons of olive oil

2 Tablespoons of butter

1 large onion finely chopped

2 pounds of ripe Italian plum tomatoes or small 3-inch tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato paste or regular tomato paste

1 clove of chopped garlic

3 cups of vegetable stock

½ cup of a dry white wine

2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil

2/3 cup of heavy cream

Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Fresh basil leaves for garnish and added flavor

Directions:

In a large saucepan heat butter and olive oil until hot, add chopped onion and garlic and cook for about five minutes or until the onions have soften but brown.

Add chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, white wine,

tomato paste and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium and half cover pot. Simmer slowly for about 20 minutes stirring occasionally to keep the tomatoes from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Let mixture cool and then place in a food processor or blender with fresh basil until smooth. Now, either pour into a strainer and with a wooden spoon sift to remove the skin and seeds. If able to process the mixture well, no need to put thru a screen. If you like a soup with some bite to it, don’t even use the food processor, enjoy either way. Place mixture back in the pan and finish.

Add cream and heat through, stirring. Do not let soup come to a boil, check the thickness and if needed, add a bit more vegetable broth. Add salt and pepper and serve with a garnish for fresh Basil leaves. Enjoy!

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glass in order to reach the electronic bumpe rs that promised to increase my score above the other scores made before me.

After a few minutes he stopped playing his dog game. As he stared up to the sky, I wondered if he was questioning why he was only allotted three legs and was different from all the other dogs around him. I wondered if he was thinking about his reality, or maybe wondering why a strange man holding a now empty cup watched him as he played.

Watching the scene, I relaxed a bit from the stresses I had once thought were impossible to overcome. I still fear they are impossible to overcome. I then thought I could never do what this dog did so well. If I was even the slightest bit different, I could never run with my friends as though I was as good or I deserved to be there. Hell, if I was different, I would probably stay home and act like I thought I looked.

“Tell me your secret, threelegged dog. How can you love your life like you obviously do?” I found myself continually staring at the dog as my mind’s mouth asked the question.

The dog then stopped playing and walked over to me. I now noticed its odd gait. The dog had to hop every time the leg that was lost was supposed to hit the ground. The way the dog walked reminded me of an equine competition where the horses had to prance in front of the judges showing off why they were considered the best of their species. They always looked proud as though they knew they were the best. As the dog came closer, I asked, “Do you know

you are the best my three-legged friend?”

The dog then did something I thought was a bit strange. It walked right up to me and then sat down next to where I was sitting. We both remained quiet and simply stared at each other. I wondered if it was trying to figure out why I was feeling so sorry for myself. Then for

some unknown reason I started to wonder about the same thing.

We sat there for quite a while. My wife later told me she watched me sit with this dog and wondered why I did so because it was common knowledge, I was far from a dog person and basically had little use for these high maintenance animals. They bark all the time and leave little

surprises for me to step on every time I mow my lawn. I later told her it was teaching me a lesson. My wife is remarkably intuitive, and we have been together for almost 50 years. She knew exactly what I meant.

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

People and Business Profiles

CEI Women’s Business Center Launches Office to Serve Southern Maine’s Female Entrepreneurs

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The Coastal Enterprises Inc (CEI) Women’s Business Center (WBC) recently held its grand opening of the CEI Wom en’s Business Center South (CEI WBC South), the third center focused on female and femme/ feminine-identifying entrepre neurs who want to start or grow their own business in Maine.

CEI WBCs work to under stand the challenges that dispro portionately affect female entre preneurs and provide resources to help address those challenges. To reflect Southern Maine’s more diverse population, CEI WBC South will focus on foster ing the equitable participation and empowerment of female entrepreneurs with diverse racial, ethnic and LGBTQ+ backgrounds.

Based in Portland, the new center will focus on residents of York and Cumberland counties. The CEI WBC South expects to serve over 2,100 women during its first five years, supporting the startup of over 80 businesses.

“I’m honored and excited to take on this role,” said Grace Mo-Phillips, Program Director, CEI Women’s Business Center South. “We acknowledge there’s a disparity in terms of access to professional and financial re sources for community mem bers of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our goal is to pro vide those who desire to pursue business ownership the tools to start and grow a sustainable business. As a person of color, an immigrant, and a business owner, I have experienced firsthand the challenges and oppor tunities of starting and growing a business in Maine.”

According to Maine Center for Economic Policy’s analysis of the U.S. Census data, people of color only account for 3% of business ownership in Maine. While there’s little data on business ownership by women of color, anecdotal information suggests that women of color are underrepresented in Maine business ownership. Nation ally, women of color accounted for 50% of all women-owned businesses and generated 25% of women-owned businesses’ employment, as well as 23% of total women-owned businesses’ revenue as of 2019.

“We are thrilled that the tremendous service CEI has

provided to clients of the SBA’s Women’s Business Centers over the years was recognized with this award of a third Women’s Business Center in Maine,” said Diane Sturgeon, District Director for the Maine District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration. “As the Small Business Administration works to address historic underinvest ment in businesses owned by women and people of color, we are excited to see the positive impact this new Women’s Busi ness Center will have on small businesses owned by members of those historically under served groups.”

The CEI WBC South will be collaborating with several organizations within York and Cumberland counties to best reach and serve women who ex perience underrepresentation in business ownership, including Portland’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Westbrook’s Common Threads.

“At Common Threads of Maine, our mission is to promote fulfilling careers in the Maine textile industry by teaching people to become skilled stitchers, advocating for fair treatment in the workplace, and assisting business develop ment” said Jo Bell and Apphia Kamanda, Co-Executive Di rectors. “Common Thread’s core program is a professional sewing training program. Since the program’s creation in 2015, over 160 participants have found work in the textile man ufacturing industry. Almost all program participants are im migrants to the United States. Most are women between the ages of 25 and 55, most are par ents, and all participants have low to extremely low incomes. For many, the training helps prepare participants for their first job in the US. Many of our

students dream of starting their own business, and we’ve begun to address that need by expand ing into new program areas to support textile entrepreneur ship. We are thrilled to collabo rate with CEI and the Women’s Business Center to connect people to their guidance and business expertise to help them follow their dreams.”

The CEI WBC South will offer classes, peer groupbased programs and one-onone advice to help participants build confidence, knowledge and create valuable connection with other women business owners. In addition to its regu lar programming, the CEI WBC South is announcing two new programs to assist individuals from underrepresented com munities as they start and grow a business:

Inroad into Wholesaling/ I.D.E.A. Pavilion – a collabo ration with The New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Shows to host the I.D.E.A. (Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accessible) Pavilion at their trade shows. The I.D.E.A. Pa vilion provides female entrepre neurs who are Black, Indigenous or female entrepreneurs of color with new and existing busi nesses to showcase and market their products at the New Eng land Made Shows. The WBC is offering one-on-one business advising and training courses to position participating entrepre neurs to take full advantage of the show.

WBC Laptop Loaner Pro gram – supporting new and as piring entrepreneurs with lim ited access to technology by pro viding refurbished Dell laptops for three months at no-cost as they prepare to start a business or explore entrepreneurship.

For more information, visit www.ceimaine.org/women.

Camden National Bank Named a 2022 “Best Places to Work in Maine”

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Camden National Bank (CNB) is pleased to announce that it has been named “Best Places to Work in Maine” for the second year in a row. “Best Places to Work in Maine” is a survey and awards program dedicated to identifying and recognizing the state’s best employers and providing organizations with valuable employee feedback. Best Companies Group (BCG) manages the process, winners are published by MaineBiz, and celebrated by the Maine Society for Human Resources Manage ment (MESHRM).

“We’re delighted to be rec ognized as one of Maine’s best workplaces as it demonstrates our commitment to creating an engaging and inclusive environ ment that brings out the best in our employees, who we call stakeholders,” said Greg Dufour, president and CEO of CNB. “We’re committed to an envi ronment that supports ideas and innovation, with many growth opportunities for personal and professional growth, while deliv ering consistently great service and solutions for our customers and each other.”

With more than 600 em ployees at 60 work locations in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, CNB is a

full-service, community bank. In 2021, the employee engage ment survey saw the highest score since its inception in 2014. With workplaces changing fol lowing the pandemic, the bank has maintained a high level of engagement while providing a hybrid work environment that gives employees the flexibility to work from home and in the office.

“We choose to participate in surveys like the Best Places to Work in Maine because it’s an other listening channel that lets us learn from our employees,” said Heather Robinson, execu tive vice president, chief human resources officer. “In the last year, we’ve rolled out additional paid parental leave, offered com panywide leadership conferences on diversity, equality and inclu sion, and continued offering a flexible hybrid work environ ment, which was all driven from employee feedback.”

Perks of working at CNB include generous paid time off, a 401(k) company match, com prehensive health insurance, an annual wellness reimbursement, leadership training programs, paid parental leave, robust tui tion reimbursement, opportuni ties to give back in the communi ty, and more. To learn more, visit www.camdennational.bank.

Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff

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York Hospital is excited to welcome seven new providers to its medical staff. August marked the arrival of Rossli Delorey, FNP-C, in Plastic Surgery; Will Seymour, PMH-NP, to the team at Psychiatry Associates of York Hospital; and Christopher Yoo, DO, in Cardiology. In Septem ber, Amelia Connell, FNP-C, will be seeing patients at Sanford Walk-In Care, while Talley Slate, FNP-C, will join the Hyperbaric Medicine at Wound Care team at York Hospital in Wells. Kit tery Family Practice welcomes Hannah Stutts, FNP-BC, and Allison Vinograd, FNP-C, to the provider team.

Rossli Delorey, FNP-C, earned her BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY, followed by an MSN from the University of New Hamp shire (UNH), Durham, NH. Delorey’s career has featured

positions as an RN and faculty member at the New Hampton School in New Hampton, NH, an electronic medical record analyst at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, and a clinical systems nurse analyst at Wentworth Douglass Hospital in Dover, NH. Follow ing certification as a family nurse practitioner from UNH, she held positions in Portsmouth, NH, as medical director at Complex ions Regenerative Skincare & Wellness, and nurse practitioner at AW Plastic Surgery with Dr. Anthony Wilson, MD. Delorey currently assists Dr. Wilson with plastic surgery procedures in the OR.

Will Seymour, PMH-NP, joins his colleagues at Psychia try Associates of York Hospital.

Seymour comes to the team with experience as a psychiatric RN

Sarah Guerette, Director, CEI Women’s Business Centers; Diane Sturgeon, District Director for the Maine District Office, U.S. Small Business Administra tion; Betsy Biemann, CEO, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI); Grace Mo-Phillips, Program Director, CEI Women’s Business Center South celebrate the grand opening of the CEI Women’s Business Center South at CEI’s office at the Marine Trade Center in Portland.

at Cricket’s Corner, the Dunaway Center, and the Ogunquit Welcome Center.

Monday, October 17

Book Signing at Village Toy Funatic

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main St, Ogunquit. Village Toy Funatic is excited to host a book signing with Tonya Shevenell, local author of “The Maine Birthday Book.” Pre-order books from the store before Sunday, October 16th, to be personalized at the event. For more information, call 207-646-7728, visit the website at www.villagetoyfunatic.com, or visit the shop in person.

Friday, October 21

Downtown Trick or Treating 5-7 p.m. Bring the kiddos downtown for a trick-or-treating extravaganza. Participating businesses will be handing out treats for all the little goblins and ghosts.

Saturday, October 22

Classic Car Show at Main Beach

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Annual classic car show at the main beach, 115 Beach Street. Browse over 100 classic cars on display. Live music from local musicians. Rain date is Sunday, Sunday, October 23

DogtoberFest Costume Parade/Beach Walk

11 a.m. at the entrance to the main beach, 115 Beach Street. Costumed dogs will be registered and photographed at the start of the dog walk. Photos will be posted on the Ogunquit Dog Park Facebook page. Judging is at noon!

Book Signing at Village Toy Funatic

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main St, Ogunquit. Meet best-selling author-illustrator Chris Van Dusen for a spectacular autographing event. Chris Van Dusen is a Maine author and illustrator of several highly acclaimed picture books, including the hugely popular Mercy Watson series. His newest Christmas Mercy book will be available for purchase! Pre-order books from the store before Sunday, October 16th, to be personalized at the event. For more information, call 207-6467728, visit the website at www. villagetoyfunatic.com, or visit the shop in person.

Superhero 5K - Kids Fun Run at Main Beach

The Fun Run starts at 12 p.m. at 115 Beach Street. The Superhero 5K & Kids Fun Run is a familyfriendly event in support of Rett’s Roost, a sanctuary for families that have experienced childhood cancer and child loss. After a oneyear hiatus, the Fun Run is back as a part of OgunquitFest weekend! The run is followed by a costume afterparty celebration at Leavitt Theater, 259 Main Street. Virtual options will be available too. The afterparty will feature magic and awards for the brave kid heroes that have faced cancer and their fearless, loving families. For more information visit www.rettsroost. org/event/superhero-5k-fun-run and www.leavittheatre.com.

Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23

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assisting adults and young adults at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. As charge nurse, he managed unit staff, implemented and collaborated on complex treatment plans, and provided pharmaco- and psycho-education and skilled intervention in adult services. While caring for patients in young adult services, he integrated therapeutic modalities, such as DBT, with treatment. Seymour earned his BA at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, an ABSN at University of New England (UNE), and MSN and PMH-NP certification from the University of Southern Maine, both in Portland. He looks forward to being “a collaborative member of the York Hospital community,” and providing his clients with “thoughtful and effective care.”

Christopher Yoo, DO, has begun seeing patients at Cardiovascular Care Associates of York Hospital. Dr. Yoo comes to the hospital after earning a BA in

Craft Fair

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday. The Craft Fair has two locations this year, at Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common, 86 Obeds Lane, and the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street. Both locations are conveniently located next to the Obeds Parking Lot.

Come check out the wares of 60 Artisan and craft vendors while enjoying live music and food trucks.

Sunday, October 23

High Heel Dash 3 pm at Perkins Cove. Watch the hijinks as brave souls race around Perkins Cove in high heels! Better yet, join in the race! Heels must be at least 2” high. Don’t have any?

Contact Dawn Burns at dawn@ ogunquit.org to arrange to borrow some. Prizes awarded for Best

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Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. He completed medical school at Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Yakima, WA, followed by a residency in internal medicine from Genesys Regional Medical Center, in Grand Blanc, MI. Dr. Yoo then completed his Cardiovascular Fellowship at Ascension Genesys Medical Center, also in Grand Blanc. During residency he developed an ECG curriculum for internal medicine residents, along with leading physiology and anatomy study groups for medical students. Fluent in Korean, Dr. Yoo has volunteered at the G20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea, where he assisted and interpreted for Korean- and English-speaking patients receiving medical care.

Amelia Connell, PA, will be treating patients at Sanford WalkIn Care. She earned her BS in biomedical science at UNH, Master of Health Science in Molecular Microbiology & Immunology

Time, Highest Heel and Most Outrageous Costume. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. Adults are $20, kids under 12 (no heels) are $10. Please note that Perkins Cove Road will be closed to traffic from 2:30 p.m. until the end of the Dash, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Proceeds from registration will go to the Frannie Peabody Center. FMI: www.peabodycenter.org.

Oktoberfest at Cornerstone 12-4 p.m. at Cornerstone Pizza, 228 Main Street. Music, food and beer! Cornerstone’s annual Oktoberfest features live music by TubaFrau Hofbrau Band.

Events are being added every day. For more information and updated events, visit www. ogunquit.org/fall-for-ogunquitogunquitfest.

at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, and MS - Physician Assistant at UNE. Connell’s medical background includes positions as a surgery assistant with Northeast Dermatology, where she assisted in Mohs micrographical surgical procedures and plastic surgery repairs. She gained additional experience as an EMT at McGregor Memorial EMS in Durham, NH. Connell has a long history of volunteerism, including Habitat for Humanity in Slidell, LA, Americorps VISTA in Bellingham, WA, and Partners in World Health in Portland.

Talley Slate, FNP-C, is the newest member of the team at Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at York Hospital in Wells. With 20 years as a nurse and nurse practitioner, Slate earned her BSN at Franklin Pierce University in Portsmouth, NH, and MSN at UNH. Her nursing experience includes Riverside Rest Home in Dover, NH, where she was nursing supervisor and managed infection control for 200+ patients. As a nurse practitioner at Salmon Falls Family Health-

care in Somersworth, NH, Slate cared for patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric, providing educational tools for patients and families in support of a patient-centered care model.

In her position at York Hospital, she looks forward to educating her patients on the comorbidities that may cause complex wounds while providing evidence-based and compassionate, patient-centered care.

Hannah Stutts, FNP-BC, has joined the medical staff at Kittery Family Practice. Stutts earned both her BSN and MSN from UNH. She has practiced at Barton Associates in Keene, NH, and most recently at HealthFirst Family Care Center in Laconia, NH, where she helped to manage care for primary and chronic conditions, along with urgent care.

She is excited to “bring a sense of collaborative and positive patient-caregiver support to help patients achieve their best health goals, in the same community that I call home.”

Allison Vinograd, FNP-C,

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NOTICE Voters of Wells

Absentee Ballots for the November 8, 2022 State & Town Elections will be available October 7.

Please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 646-2882 or come into the office

Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm and Tuesdays: Oct. 18 & Nov. 1, 8am to 6pm.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot without a special circumstance is Thursday, November 3 at 4pm.

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Ogunquit Performing Arts Presents 15th Annual Piano Festival

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Internationally celebrated pianist Frederick Moyer opens the 15th Elizabeth Dunaway Burnham Piano Festival in Ogunquit on Saturday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m. Moyer will showcase a dazzling solo program of well-known classical composers, including Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann,

and Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” He will conclude with a performance of Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini” with full orchestra. The accompaniment is made possible through Moyer’s originally developed USolo software, enabling him to play piano concerts in real time using full orchestral accompaniment.

Federick is redefining traditional piano recitals through his use of technology, often with his own original software. His MoyerCam provides the audience a view from almost every seat in the house of his hands and keyboard.

Moyer is returning to Ogunquit Performing Arts by popular demand, following his acclaimed performance for Ogunquit Performing Arts last year. His performances exhibit an affinity for a wide variety of styles in both classical music and jazz, and his relaxed and witty commentary from the stage engages audiences in the heart of the musical experience. The second concert of the festival will feature the Fred Moyer Jazz Trio, showcasing a totally different repertoire and facets of Moyer’s skill as a musician. The second concert happens on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Building on Moyer’s artistry and talent, this collaboration between Moyer and Boston-based bassist, oboist, and composer Evan Palmer, and Pennsylvania native drummer Bob Savine, has given birth to a jazz group which can safely be called the only jazz group of its kind. The trio dazzles with stunning musicianship and a unique approach to jazz.

Unlike other small jazz ensembles who reliably perform their own arrangements of standards from the Great American Songbook, what sets this trio apart is its detailed notefor-note transcriptions of great jazz trio performances from the past, including Oscar Peterson, Chick Corea, Bill Evans and Ahmad Jamal. The trio painstakingly transcribes every note of favorite historic recordings, and then brings the resulting scores to life as would a chamber music ensemble playing Bach or Beethoven, infusing the music with their own vitality and interpretations. The result is a celebration of the best in jazz, delighting both classical music lovers and long-time jazz enthusiasts.

Moyer has entertained audiences in more than 44 countries, in such international venues as the Sydney Opera House, Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Windsor Castle, with orchestras in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brazil, Iceland, and in major metropolitan areas around the United States.

Palmer and Savine contribute their abundant talents and well-developed skills and originality, as performers, arrangers and composers. Both studied at Berklee College of Music.

Palmer specializes in music in the Black American tradition, particularly avant-garde jazz and other improvised music. He performs and records with several well-known artists as well as with his own group where he performs original compositions.

Savine has partnered with many of well-known jazz greats Mike Metheny, Herb Pomeroy, and the Artie Shaw Orchestra.

Concluding the Piano Festival is the Student Piano Recital, featuring some of Southern Maine’s finest young pianists, on Sunday, October 16 at 3 p.m.

Students have a unique opportunity to perform on a world class piano, before a live public audience of piano enthusiasts as well as family and friends. Admission to this recital is free.

The Festival, honoring the memory of Elizabeth Dunaway Burnham, fittingly concludes

Punkinfiddle This Saturday

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Punkinfiddle returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm on Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be the 18th running of this family festival, a day full of fun and games and music and opportunities to learn about nature and the environment.

Punkinfiddle will have children’s games like rope pulling, pumpkin bowling, and sack racing, and might even invent some new games. In calmer moments, kids can draw animal masks, make corn husk dolls, and decorate pumpkins. Children’s book author Cynthia Fraser Graves will be on hand to read from her new release, “Maude and the Holy Oak,” and her other books.

To continue the Punkinfiddle tradition, pumpkin carvers will labor over a giant gourd throughout the day, while a culinary artist will craft cute creatures from everyday vegetables. A master beekeeper will be on hand, as well as an advocate for preserving historic apples. Other exhibitors will explain WindowDressers window inserts, solar lanterns, efforts to restore the Kennebunk River, and more. Wells Reserve educators will also lead guided walks on the reserve’s trails.

Musicians on the Punkin-

fiddle stage will include The Fretbenders and the acoustic duo Owen Marshall and Alden Robinson.

Always a warm and welcoming community gathering, Punkinfiddle is also a fund raiser to support the education, conservation, and research programs of the Wells Reserve. Laudholm

Trust will run a raffle all day and the nonprofit’s president, Nik Charov, will tempt donations by sitting in the dunk-tank seat.

Food trucks planned for Punkinfiddle include The Cider Donut Company, Baker Bobby pizza, Ed’s French Fries, and Char Wrig’s Sno & Dough Adventure Co. Packing a picnic is also welcome.

The 2022 Punkinfiddle is

into Punkinfiddle for free while others pay just $5 ($4 for Laudholm members). Full details and a schedule of activities can be found at www.wellsreserve.org/ punkinfiddle.

Join us for a 17th Annual Coastal Kitchen Tour Weekend

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Friday, October

Friday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 PM

Friday, October 7th Kick-off Party

Kick-off Party

Celebrate with us at The Blue Coffeehouse & Wine Bar! Tickets to this party are $10 and include appetizers and the chance to meet some of our amazing Coastal Kitchen Tour Vendors. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!

are limited,

Friday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 PM

Friday, October 7, 5:00-7:00 PM

Celebrate with us at The Blue Coffeehouse & Wine Bar! Tickets to this party are $10 and include appetizers and the chance to meet some of our amazing Coastal Kitchen Tour Vendors. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!

Saturday, October 8th

Saturday, October 8th

Coastal Kitchen Tour

Coastal Kitchen Tour

Saturday, October 8, 10:00-3:00 PM

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Spend your day touring these beautiful kitchens at your own pace - our docents will be on-site to show you in during tour hours! Advanced tickets are just $35 and are on sale now!

Coastal Kitchen Tour

Saturday, October 8, 10:00-3:00 PM

Saturday, October 8, 10:00-3:00

Spend your day touring these beautiful kitchens at your own pace – our docents will be on-site to show you in during tour hours! Advanced tickets are just $35 and are on sale now!

Enjoy

Sunday, October 9th

& Shop with J. McLaughlin

Sunday, October 9th Sip & Shop with J. McLaughlin

Sunday, October 9, 12:00-4:00 PM

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& Entertainment

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Artists visit museums both for pleasure and to learn. Tag along with artist and author Lincoln Perry to discover how a painting’s composition and content, or a sculpture’s spatial structure, influence the experience of what is being seen. With an artist as guide, the casual viewer can begin to see art in the same manner as an artist does.

A visit to view art can be overwhelming, exhausting, and unrewarding. Lincoln Perry wants to change all that. In fifteen essays, each framed around a specific theme, he provides new ways of seeing and appreciating art.

Perry is a disarmingly charming tour guide who makes art approachable and accessible. Along the way, he weaves in personal stories, from his own artistic journey as a painter and sculptor to the days when

he could still spend nights in his beaten-up VW Bus in the Louvre’s parking lot. Drawing heavily on examples from the European traditions of art, Perry aims to overturn assumptions and asks readers to re- think artistic prejudices while rebuilding new preferences.

Included are essays on how artists “read” paintings, how scale and format influence viewers, how to engage with sculptures and murals, as well as glimpses into some of the great museums and churches of Europe.

On Thursday, October 6, from 7-8 p.m., Perry will host a talk about his latest book,”Seeing Like An Artist: What Artists Perceive in the Art of Others.”

The presentation will be held in the Community Room at York Public Library, 14 Long Sands Road, York.

“Seeing Like an Artist” is

for any artist, art lover, or any museum-goer who wants to grow their appreciation for the arts.

Lincoln Perry’s distinctive landscapes, figurative paintings, and sculptures have been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions across the country. His large-scale murals can be found in landmark buildings such as the Met Life building in St. Louis and Old Cabell Hall at

the University of Virginia. His monograph, “Charlottesville,” includes an essay and interview by wife, Ann Beattie. Perry’s essays on art have appeared in The American Scholar magazine, Arion journal, the Salmagundi Club, The Yale Review, and other journals. Mr. Perry divides his time between Maine, Virginia, and Florida.

For more information visit: www.yorkpl.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-lincoln-perry.

Brick Store Museum Illustrates Fire of 1947

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The Brick Store Museum will open its exhibition, “The Fire of ’47: 75th Anniversary Retrospective,” on Saturday, October 1. The exhibit will run through December, and an accompanying Fire of ’47 panel discussion will be offered to the public.

The Fire of ’47 was a collection of over 200 fires that burned in the State of Maine from October 13-October 27 in 1947. Together, the fires consumed a quarter of a million acres of forest, and wiped out nine entire towns, making it one of the worst natural disasters in state history. The fires burned from Bar Harbor (which was almost completely destroyed) to Kennebunkport and Goose Rocks Beach. 1947 became known as “The Year Maine Burned.”

The panel discussion will

Seacoast Community Chorus invites new singers to join this Fall!

Rehearsals are Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. at First Parish Church in York.

This is a non-auditioned chorus directed by Wendell S. Purrington. This semester’s theme is “peace, liberty and justice.” A concert will be performed in late January.

For more info, contact Elyse Barry: 603-498-8411 elyse.barry@gmail.com

be presented on Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Tickets for the presentation are $5 per person. The panel includes representatives from the Maine Forest Service, Kennebunk FireRescue, and local historians. The Museum is offering an accompanying take-out dinner as part of its Take Out Learning Dinners, catered by For the Love of Food

& Drink in Wells.

“Wildfire Loose: The Week Maine Burned,” by Maine historian Joyce Butler, will be for sale in the museum’s shop at 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. For more information and to sign up, call 207-985-4802 or visit www.brickstoremuseum.org. The menu will also be be posted on the site.

Lincoln Perry to Give Talk at York Public Library

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Haley Art Gallery Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

KITTERYHaley Art Gallery’s final group exhibit for its 2022 season, “The Rhythms Within,” opened on September 17. The exhibit celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its “Murmurs of the Mirror” series by Chicano artist, Carlos Vega. The exhibit remains on view through November 19.

Vega’s work captures the hybridity of culture and spirit that is ever-changing in the Latinx community – one shaped and reshaped by places left behind and those that still remain to be found. Central to Vega’s art is religion and spiritual belief, in all its manifestations and transgressions. Considering religion as much image, ritual,

and the material, as an abstract belief, Vega works primarily with antique and vintage mirrors in historic frames that may themselves tell their own stories. Vega erodes the reflective surfaces of the mirrors to bring out what he believes the glass has retained in what it has seen. Carlos believes he is revealing portions of cultural and personal pasts. In addition

Explore New England TV Launches Season 3

STATEWIDEExplore New England will launch its third season of programming on the New England Sports Network (NESN), NESN+, as well as online, on Sunday, October 2. New episodes premiere every Sunday at 9 a.m. Each episode explores a New England destination through a variety of fun, exciting outdoor activities, from fishing and hiking to snowmobiling and skiing, many of which will be located in Maine. Highlights include stunning cinematography and interviews with local experts who are passionate about the outdoors.

The lineup of destinations and activities includes: Moosehead Lake: fall boat camping, ATV, the B52 crash site, farm and brewery tour, hiking; Lake Winnipesaukee, NH: fall boating, hiking, paddling, history; Bethel and Oxford: winter cross-coun-

try skiing, fat biking, X-NHAT multi-use trail, Ice Palace and microbrewery; South County, RI: fall paddling, road biking, fishing, salt pond ecotour; Jackman: Northwestern Maine multiday snowmobile adventure; Block Island, RI: fall biking, hiking, fishing, birding; Rangeley: spring mountain biking, kayaking, wildlife photography, fly fishing, outdoor history; Hampton Beach, NH: early fall surfing, fishing,

paddleboarding, kayaking, state park tour; Old Town: fall river paddling, Orono bog hiking, mountain biking; Hampshire County, MA: spring/summer gravel biking, paddling, hiking, cidery tour; Kennebunk: fall striper fishing, Rachel Carson Refuge tour, surfing, paddling.

For more information, call Tom Richardson at 508-789-6708 or email tom@explorenewengland.tv.

to collaging existing images on the glass, he also employs gold and other metal foils, paint and ink, and powdered pigment. Oftentimes he uses a syringe to break through these layers of impression.

Vega lives between New England and the South of Spain, and was raised on the border between Mexico and the U.S. Having studied in Paris, New York, and Cambridge, MA, he

is currently chair of Wellesley College’s Spanish and Portuguese department, and teaches Medieval Spanish literature at Wellesley College.

For more information, call 617-584-2580 or contact haleygallery@comcast.net or follow their Instagram, www. instagram.com/haleyartgallery.

Image above: “La Loteria,” mirrors and mixed media, by Carlos Vega.

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tech talk

Initiative Brings Mobile Computer Science Labs to Maine Schools

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The Maine Department of Education (DOE) recently launched a new initiative that will provide every Maine public school with a free mobile computer science lab. The effort, funded through the governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund, will enable Maine students to access high-quality learning experiences that provide real-word training in robotics, programming, augmented and virtual reality, coding, and hardware.

In July, Governor Janet Mills joined governors from across the country in signing a bipartisan national compact on computer science education. As part of the agreement unveiled at the National Governors Association’s Summer Meeting in Portland, all 50 governors pledged to work to expand K-12 computer science education options in their states.

“Our economy increasingly depends on workers with training in computer science. This initiative will ensure that students across our state are prepared to succeed in the jobs of the future,” said governor Mills. “My administration will continue to make sure that all Maine students have a chance to acquire digital literacy skills.”

“Maine is leading the nation by providing equipment to our schools statewide to ensure that every student has a meaningful computer science education with real-world applications,” said Pender Makin, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Education. “These mobile computer science labs will provide every student in Maine, across all grade levels and subject areas, with learning experiences that prepare them

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for future success.”

“This opportunity from the administration and the Maine Department of Education is a game-changer for the students of Maine. For the first time, Maine kids will have equal access to a high-quality computer science curriculum and the needed tools in their schools. I am incredibly happy to see that equity is the centerpiece of this new initiative and cannot wait to see what happens next,” said Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Maine Chapter President and 8th Grade Computer Science Teacher Sean Wasson.

Schools will soon be able to order one of three mobile lab options: Robotics and Programming, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and Coding and Hardware. Each lab contains computer science equipment valued at $5,000 and is designed to be integrated into any content area and skill level. Additionally, the initiative will make available professional learning opportunities for educators tailored to each computer science topic area.

The Maine Department of Education is reaching out to Maine superintendents with detailed information about how to secure mobile labs for schools in their district. For more information visit: www.maine.gov/doe/ home.

ReConnect Program Funding

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently that the USDA is now accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to highspeed internet for millions of people in rural America nationwide. The department is making more than $1 billion available, as a result of the bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The program is a critical piece of the current administration’s commitment to connect those in rural areas to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.

“Ensuring that the people of rural America are connected with reliable, high-speed internet brings new and innovative ideas to the rest of our country, and it remains a core priority.” U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack said. “That’s why high-speed internet is an important part of USDA Rural Development’s work with rural communities. Reliable high-speed internet opens the world’s marketplace to rural business owners. It enables them to expand their businesses and give more jobs and opportunities to

Ticketmaster Scam Alert

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Concerts are back! Bands are touring again, and ticket spending is back to pre-COVID-19 levels. Of course, this fact has not gone unnoticed by scammers. Recent reports to the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) ScamTracker indicate that con artists are preying on concertgoers by pretending to represent popular ticket vendors, including Ticketmaster.

Here is how the scam works. Theater lovers and concert-goers search to buy tickets to an upcoming event, or maybe need to transfer tickets from a show that was postponed due to COVID-19. They do an internet search for the show, which brings up links to what seems like the official Ticketmaster or vendor website. They then click through to the website, and everything looks normal.

Upon checkout, the website prompts people to then enter personal information along with their credit card number. Almost as soon as a transaction is complete, however, they start to notice some suspicious activity. They might receive tickets with someone else’s name on them, or never even receive any tickets at all. In other cases, one gets the tickets,

but the site charges a much higher rate than advertised.

Upon closer inspection, victims begin to realize they were never on the real Ticketmaster website at all, and had instead inadvertently clicked onto a lookalike site with an identical name. When they call the customer service number, they find customer service reps to be either unreachable, unhelpful, or downright aggressive.

One ticket buyer reported this experience: “ ‘Ticketmaster’ sent me two tickets with someone else’s name on them. They also charged me three times the amount the ticket price. I have no way to get a refund and no customer service to contact (except by email) because they do not answer their phone.”

How to avoid event ticket scams:

Purchase directly from the venue itself. The safest way to purchase event tickets is to go directly through the venue, either in person or through their official website. The venue’s website may direct the purchase to Ticketmaster or to another provider to complete the purchase, but the correct website URL is assured with official venue websites.

Check out the seller. Check

people in their own community.” The USDA recently began accepting applications for loans, with available funds of $150 million, grants with available funds of $700 million, and combination loan/grant awards using $300 million under the ReConnect Program. These funds were appropriated under the bipartisan infrastructure law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The law provides an historic $65 billion investment to expand affordable, high-speed internet to communities across the country.

The USDA has made several improvements to the ReConnect Program for this current round of applications. Collectively, these improvements increase the availability of funding in rural areas where residents and businesses lack access to affordable, high-speed internet. This includes allowing applicants to serve areas where at least 50% of households lack sufficient access to high-speed internet and adding a funding category for projects where 90% of households lack sufficient access to high-speed internet. For applications submitted under this category, no matching funds will be required.

The matching funds requirement will be waived for Alaska Native corporations, Tribal governments, projects proposing to provide service in U.S. territories, projects proposing to serve persistent poverty counties,

reviews on the Better Business Bureau’s website at www.bbb.org to research a third-party company, making sure they are a reputable ticket vendor or reseller and not a ticket scalper. Watch out for fake websites. Take a close look at the website’s URL to ensure there are no slight misspellings. Impostors make lookalike websites with domain names that are almost identical to well-known business names, which makes them hard to iden-

Additionally, to ensure that rural households in need of internet service can afford it, all awardees under this funding round will be required to apply to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP offers a discount of up to $30 per month towards internet service to qualifying low-income households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. As a result, ACP-eligible households can receive internet at no cost. Interested households can sign up to check eligibility at www.getinternet.gov. The department’s actions to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas are key components of the current administration’s efforts to help the country in its recovery from the pandemic.

In the first round of the ReConnect Program, the USDA invested $656 million to create or improve high-speed internet access for rural customers across 33 states and territories.

In the second round of the ReConnect Program, the USDA invested $850 million to create or improve high-speed internet access for rural customers across 37 states and territories. To date, the department has announced $356 million in critical investments through the third round of ReConnect funding, for a total of $1.8 billion invested through the ReConnect Program. More investments will be announced in the coming weeks.

To be eligible for ReConnect Program funding, an applicant must serve an area where highspeed internet service is not avail-

tify.

Use a safe payment method. Always make online purchases with a credit card. Fraudulent charges can be disputed later on and people will have a better chance of getting their money back.

By sharing experiences on BBB’s ScamTracker, concertgoers can help others avoid common ticket scams. For more information go to www.bbb.org/ scamtracker.

Welcome, readers, to our new computer page, renamed “Tech Talk”. Tech Talk will highlight technology updates, tech-related news, and scam alerts. We will also feature the occasional Q-and-A for general computer problems.

In addition to Tech Talk, we are offering a Home and Garden page, which will focus on tips and trends for lawn and garden care, sustainable gardening, and housekeeping and maintenance tips for the home.

And last but not least, we are adding a new food section, which will focus on recipes, new food trends, home cooking tips, and ways to economize the household food budget.

Our new series of pages will be rotated week-by-week into future issues. We welcome suggestions, feedback, and contributions, as we roll them out. Feel free to email directly to editor@theweeklysentinel. com. We look forward to hearing from you!

– John Crommett, Copy Editor

and projects proposing to provide service in socially vulnerable communities.

Health & Fitness

AHA Recommends Regular Immunizations to Stay Heart-Healthy

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While most parents are good at keeping track of the vaccines their kids need to stay healthy, many people don’t realize there are immunizations important to keeping adults heart-healthy, as well. The American Heart Association urges all adults, especially those already with a history of heart disease or stroke, to take a look at their immunization status, and stay up-to-date on preventive vaccines, particularly for flu and COVID-19.

Influenza/Flu

Flu season begins in early fall and extends into early spring. Many people may experience just a few days of aches and chills, but the flu can be deadly for some, including the very young, people who are older and those with chronic health conditions like heart disease, stroke and diabetes. There has been some research linking flu infection to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Getting a flu shot can not only prevent the flu, it may also reduce the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.

A study published earlier this year in the American Heart Association’s journal, “Stroke,” found that, among a group of people hospitalized for various reasons, those who experienced a flu-like illness within a month of their hospitalization were 38% more likely to have a stroke, compared to those who did not have a similar illness. Receiving a flu vaccine within the year prior to hospitalization lowered a person’s stroke risk to 11%.

People over the age of 50 who were hospitalized and those in nursing homes who were at high risk for influenza had lower rates of death, heart attack, mini-stroke and cardiac arrest if they were vaccinated against flu, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2020 meeting.

And a study published in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal, “Circulation,” found that people living with heart failure who got an annual flu shot had an 18% lower chance of dying from CVD or any other cause, compared to those who did not get a flu shot.

“Getting an annual flu shot should be part of routine health care for all individuals

and especially for people who are already living with chronic health conditions that put them at higher risk for heart attacks or strokes,” said Eduardo Sanchez, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, American Heart Association chief medical officer for prevention.

“The potentially serious complications of the flu are far, far greater for those with chronic diseases. This is true not just for older people but even those age 50 and younger who have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. Most adults can get a flu vaccine at no out-of-pocket cost at a local pharmacy or through their local health department.”

COVID-19

The American Heart Association established the COVID19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry at the onset of the pandemic and the registry has produced a

number of studies reporting that people with or at risk for cardiovascular disease were more likely to become infected with and die from COVID-19. Additionally, the research has found many people are experiencing new heart and vascular disease after they get COVID-19.

A study from the registry and published earlier this month in the American Heart Association’s journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electro-

physiology,” found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Research from the registry presented at the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference earlier this year found that people hospitalized with COVID-19 had a higher risk of stroke, compared with people who had similar infectious conditions such as influenza or sepsis.

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association in February 2021 found that obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and heart failure – all risk factors related to CVD – were four of the top risks for COVID-19 complications.

“We can’t stress enough the connections between COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease. There is clear evidence that people who have heart and vascular disease and

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Ordering Free COVID-19 Tests

STATEWIDEMaine residents can now visit the Project ACT website, www.accesscovidtests. org, to place their order for free at-home COVID-19 tests. No payment information is required. Both the tests and shipping are free to residents, and the tests will be delivered approximately one-to-two weeks after ordering. The tests require a quick swab inside each nostril, with results available within minutes. Any individual over the age of two can use the tests. As of July 8, the shelf-life of these rapid antigen tests has been extended from six to 12 months.

Maine was one of six states that participated in the pilot phase of Project ACT to increase access to testing in vulnerable communities. In February 2022, DHHS made the free tests available to all Maine households in every ZIP code. Maine went on to become the first of the six pilot states to extend the program by providing additional tests and allowing reordering of up to three test kits. Due to

the success of Project ACT in Maine and other states, The Rockefeller Foundation extended the program nationwide in August.

DHHS is focused on ensuring access to convenient athome home tests by continuing its partnership with Walgreens, which administers BinaxNOW rapid tests at no cost to consumers. For additional information about at-home tests, visit www. maine.gov/covid19/testing.

SANFORDYork County Emergency Management Agency (YCEMA) continues to offer monkeypox vaccines for eligible individuals at its new clinic in Sanford. YCEMA opened the clinic in the same plaza as its COVID-19 vaccination center in late August following a request from the Maine CDC.

“We have been operating for a month, but we want to continue to spread the word that we

are open,” said Megan Arsenault, Deputy Director of York County Emergency Management Agency. “This fixed location clinic provides a convenient option to those looking for the vaccine.”

The vaccination clinic, located at Suite 7 in The Center For Shopping, 1364 Main Street in Sanford, will continue to operate Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The center is staffed

with trained medical personnel and offers compassionate care for eligible patients of all ages.

“We strongly believe in increasing access to vaccination, and we hope that this clinic will do just that,” said Art Cleaves, Director of York County Emergency Management Agency. Appointments are drop-in only. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/ zoonotic/monkeypox.

Free Flu Shot for Veterans

even those with CVD risk factors are more likely to get COVID-19 and to have more severe complications from the virus. We also know that COVID-19 is not just a respiratory disease, it can cause heart-related diseases and blood clotting issues in people who have never had those before.,” Sanchez said. “We urge everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine and all recommended boosters. The side effects of the vaccine have proven to be minimal and far outweigh the greater risk of getting COVID-19.”

While flu and COVID-19 vaccines are of the utmost importance, there are also a number of other immunizations that can help keep people heart-healthy.

Pneumonia

The pneumococcal vaccination protects against a common cause of severe pneumonia and is especially important in people 65 and older, and others with certain underlying medical conditions. This type of pneumonia can be deadly, especially for people already at high risk for health complications, including CVD. One shot is usually good for several years, although depending on how old you are when you get your first shot, you may need a second one later.

Shingles

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It’s time to get a flu shot. Eligible veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the VA locator at www.prevention.va.gov/ flu.

HPV

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Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, has been linked to an increased risk of stroke. More than 99% of people aged 40 or older in the United States may carry the dormant chickenpox virus, also known as the varicella-zoster virus, and not even realize it. A study presented at the American Heart Association’s International Stroke Conference in 2021 found that the shingles vaccine may reduce stroke risk by about 16% in older adults.

There is also research that links human papillomavirus, or HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, to cardiovascular disease. A 2019 study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation Research found that Korean women infected with high-risk strains of HPV were 22% more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke than women not infected with the virus. While this vaccine is not currently among those recommended by the Association for cardiovascular benefits, the research points to growing evidence about the connections between viral infections and cardiovascular disease.

“There is still much to learn about how infection and inflammation can impact the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems of the body. What we do know is that preventive care, including regular immunizations as appropriate, can save lives,” Sanchez said. “And even if you don’t think you are at high risk for infectious diseases such as the flu or COVID-19, it’s important to think about others you come in contact with who are at risk – older relatives, young children, people in the family with a history of heart disease and stroke. By getting vaccinated, you can reduce the spread of these deadly infections to others.”

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. For more information, call 1-800-242-8721 or visit www. heart.org and www.stroke.org.

Health & Fitness

Tips for Finding a Medicare Plan "Ironing Out" the Facts on Vitamins and Supplements

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Feeling overwhelmed by your Medicare options? There’s a good reason for that. With more than 3,000 Medicare Advantage plans, over 700 Part D Prescription Plans available and an array of carriers offering Medicare Supplement plans, there’s a lot to consider.

“Whether this is your first time enrolling in Medicare or you’ve been through the process before, it’s easy to get confused by the big picture, not to mention all the details,” says Ryan Kocher, Medicare growth officer at Cigna.

This Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP), Kocher is demystifying the enrollment process by sharing the same tips he offers to his own friends and family members:

1. Don’t wait. Understanding Medicare can protect both health and finances in the years to come. If you are transitioning from a commercial plan, work with an expert with your company’s insurance plan to avoid gaps in coverage as well as late penalties.

2. Nail down the basics. There are many different plan types. Here’s a breakdown: Original Medicare, offered through the U.S. government, includes all providers who agree to participate in the program.

Medicare Supplement plans are plans offered by many private insurers that complement Original Medicare. For an additional premium, these plans cover costs such as copays and coinsurance not covered by Original Medicare. There are a number of standardized options available.

Standalone Prescription Drug Plans, offered by private insurers for a monthly premium, provide drug coverage not covered by Original Medicare or Medicare Supplement.

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans cover everything covered by Original Medicare, and most also include dental, vision and hearing benefits. They often include prescription drug coverage, and other extras like over-the-counter drugs, transportation to doctor’s visits and pharmacies, and fitness plans. MA plans are often available at no extra cost.

3. Review your plan annually. During the AEP (October 15-December 7), it’s important to review your current Medicare plan, even if you like it. This is because plan details

are subject to change every year. Review the Annual Notice of Changes, which is mailed to you by your insurer each September. This document spells out plan changes for the upcoming year.

4. Compare all the costs. Be sure to factor in all the associated costs of a given plan, not just the monthly premium. Outof-pocket costs, such as co-pays and deductibles, should also be considered. Additionally, note the prices and rules around the prescription drugs you take.

5. Check network requirements. Before signing up for a particular plan, check to make sure that your favorite health care providers are in its network. While you may be able to go out of network for care, be prepared to pay more if you do.

6. Ask questions. Don’t settle on a plan until you understand it. If you have questions, reach out to your broker, insurer, physician and even those friends and family members who have Medicare for help.

7. Use your plan. Now that you have a plan, make the most of its benefits. Schedule all the screenings, vaccines and other preventive health measures recommended by your doctor. Early intervention can help detect conditions early when they can be more effectively treated.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or www. maine.gov/pfr/insurance/cons umers/medicare-supplement-insurance.

Article provided courtesy of State Point Media. The Sentinel does not endorse any products or services suggested by third party articles.

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The supplement industry is booming, with more than four in five Americans taking vitamins or supplements, according to a recent Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association. Despite their popularity, the FDA doesn’t test the effectiveness, safety or quality of supplements or their ingredients.

To help navigate this largely unregulated industry, NovaFerrum, a leading manufacturer of iron supplements for children and adults whose products have been clinically proven safe, effective and well tolerated, offers the following primer:

Good sourcing.

Where it comes from is almost as important as what’s in it. Manufacturers can cut corners by working with lowerquality global suppliers or operating in places that require little oversight. Look for products sourced and manufactured in the United States.

Proper dosage.

There is wide variation in the amount of active ingredients in each supplement. Some iron supplements, for example, contain only slightly more iron than a glass of tap water. Make sure you get what was paid for. On the other hand, taking too high a dosage can be dangerous. Know the Tolerable Upper Intake Level or UL (the maximum tolerable amount to ingest without negative side effects) of each supplement.

Truthful product claims.

Don’t be fooled by product claims not backed by third parties. The “certified gluten-free”

Home Instead and the Alzheimer’s Association is offering

Dementia Support Groups on the last Tuesday of every month

p.m. at Home Instead, 71 Post Road, Wells

If you or a loved one are going through the Dementia journey and could use some support, please join us.

Please RSVP to Melissa at 207-641-1155

symbol on food packaging means stringent steps were followed to prevent gluten cross-contamination and that the food has been independently tested by a third party. Similarly, many products are listed as vegan, kosher and halal, but smart consumers know to look for those that are vegan-verified and Etimad Halal or Kosher certified.

The right ingredients.

While organic is a good thing when buying vegetables, when it comes to products that require a shelf-life, this might not be the best approach. Some popular “all-natural” supplements have been recalled due to bacterial contamination. Without some level of preservative, harmful bacteria can grow in liquid supplements and make users seriously ill.

Trustworthy brands.

The supplement industry has experienced a number of lawsuits and recalls for issues related to ineffectiveness and adverse reactions. Do the homework.

Science-backed products.

Don’t trust the family’s health to a formula cooked up in a kitchen sink. Seek scientifically proven solutions based on years of pharmaceutical and health care experience and rec-

ommended by licensed medical professionals. Choose only supplements that have voluntarily undergone full-scale, multiyear clinical trials to prove that they’re safe, effective and well-tolerated.

Easy ingestion.

Look for infant and children’s products that actually taste good enough that they will take them. Pediatric drops and chewable tablets, for example, come in flavors like chocolate and raspberry grape. Also, when it comes to iron supplements, stick with formulations that reduce iron-related gastrointestinal side effects often experienced by people of all ages.

Doctor-approved solutions. What goes into a body impacts health in myriad ways, so choosing a supplement is essentially making a medical decision. Don’t rely on slick advertising. Always get your doctor’s counsel.

For more information contact the National Institute of Health at www.ods.od.nih. gov.

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Young Mainers Taking Advice from Social Media

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Not only are social media platforms spaces for entertain ment, but many have now transformed into platforms where people can learn a wide variety of different life skills, such as investing. Aptly dubbed “FinTok,” the financial space on TikTok is growing globally – and quickly, with content tagged at #FinTok having gained more than 1.6 billion views overall. Content tagged #PersonalFinance is sitting at over 6.4 billion views at present. Many are tiptoe ing into the world of finance for the very first time after being inspired by these short videos seen on social media. This leaves many viewers, in particular, young people with no prior knowledge of money matters, vulnerable to con suming potentially harmful information about making important financial deci sions. A survey of 3,000 social media users by CouponBirds revealed the extent to which some social media personali ties influence people’s finan cial decisions. 99,579 Main ers admit to having taken and acted upon financial advice from social media influencers, on such topics such as taxes, college loans, credit scores, credit cards, budgeting, debt, investing for retirement, and even options trading.

Although there are cam paigns, such as #FactCheckYo urFeed, that have been intro duced to minimize the chances of sharing unverified, non-factual knowledge with millions of view ers, unsubstantiated information does frequently emerge on these platforms. This leaves many viewers, particularly young people with no prior knowledge of money matters, vulnerable to consuming potentially harm ful information about making important financial decisions. Moreover, there is always the risk of influencers engaging in market manipulation to benefit their own economic investments and money motives.

Although campaigns like #FactCheckYourFeed aim to prevent the spread of misin formation and reduce poten tial harm to viewers, there are still some creators sharing this kind of content across several platforms, and some are aimed at those lacking in sufficient fi nancial knowledge to make an informed decision about their money. TikTok has, for example, banned branded content that promotes financial products or services, including things like cryptocurrency.

One financial myth often perpetuated on social media includes advising people to purchase hotel points when booking a trip. Oftentimes, this simply is not worth the cost,

as points options in the long run can cost as much as $0.01 per point. Options trading and short-selling stocks are two other high-risk practices, both notoriously risky due to their bearing no guarantees as the market continues to swing up and down daily. Short sellers of stocks face unique risks, such as the risk that stock loans become too expensive and are recalled. Short selling risk affects prices among a large cross-section of stocks. Stocks with more short selling risk have lower returns and less price efficiency. The rewards of short selling can be great, but the risks are high with an inexperienced trader, and they could lose all their money in the long term.“It’s vitally im portant to conduct your own re search when it comes to seeking out information to help advise financial decisions – and don’t make big decisions based on a social media trend, or solely off advice from an influencer” says Tricia Smith of CouponBirds.

One first step is to find a reputable financial advisor to help wade through the informa tion – and misinformation – to form a solid investing plan.

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Working As A Freelancer

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The pandemic of the last few years has greatly upended the idea of the traditional “9-to5” office schedule. Many work ers used their time during shut downs to reflect and take an in-depth look at their priorities in life, only to realize that the traditional office schedule sud denly did not suit their needs to achieve a work/life bal ance. Individuals who desire to improve both productivity and profitability at home may consider freelancing, where a self-employed person works on different projects for mul tiple clients. A freelancer can determine how involved they will be on the job, including how many projects or clients they can take on at one time. Businesses around the world are seeking talented individ uals to solve problems across every industry, skill set and job, increasing the demand for at-home freelancers. Freelanc

ers contribute billions in yearly earnings to the global business economy. As a result of the global pandemic, companies are more open to having partial and remote teams on board, making freelancing and remote work even more attractive to many.

Freelancers typically find their own clients and achieve their own earnings goals. The following are several tips and suggestions to earn a good income from in-home work.

Pick a lucrative niche.

Find a niche that offers the best chances for competitive rates. A graphic designer, for ex ample, may highlight a specific design style. A freelance writer may zero in on health and med ical writing. Many companies will post specific work needs for their freelancers, making it easy to job hunt and find the right fit for everyone.

Conduct an efficiency test.

Figure out how much time

is spent on each client and how to streamline work effort, or to avoid clients that eat into time and profit altogether. Identifying weaknesses helps the freelancer become more efficient and prof itable in the day-to-day. Plan out the work day first thing in the morning, splitting it up among tasks.

Treat the business like a business.

When working as an inde pendent contractor, some days can begin to feel as though the job is more of a hobby. Other days one can feel like they’re dragging through molasses to get a job started. But that mentality will not bring in a steady income stream or get any career moving in the right direction. Schedule regular work hours and stick to them until the job is complete. Even the simple act of “dressing professionally” can get a free lancer into that much-needed “work mode” mindset. In addi

Federal Investment to Strengthen Maine’s Aquaculture

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$2.12 million in fed eral funding is going towards strengthening Maine’s aquacul ture industry. Awarded through National Oceanic and Atmo spheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant program, the funding will support sustainable aquacul ture projects at the Maine Aqua culture Innovation Center and the University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research, as well as to continue funding for additional projects at the University of Maine and Maine Sea Grant.

“Year after year, the Sea Grant program protects thou sands of acres of coastal eco systems, generates hundreds of millions of dollars in economic development, and creates thou sands of jobs across the coun try,” said representative Chellie Pingree. “As a longtime sup porter of the Sea Grant program and an advocate for it through my role on the House Appropri ations Committee, I’m thrilled aquaculture projects in Maine are being invested in. This fund

tion, do not sell skills short, and know when to say “yes” or “no” to a project or a client. Taking on too many jobs at a time can negatively affect overall job per formance. Do not take on more work if you cannot handle it.

Upsell services with every job whenever possible.

Even one small upsell to a freelance job can increase rev enue. An interior designer, for instance, may be contracted to work on just one room for a job, but could upsell their services by offering professionally curated accessories for other rooms at a slightly higher “package price.”

Update social media and online presence.

Social media is key to build ing business and maintaining a full stable of clients. Plan social media content updates into a weekly calendar. Professional networking sites are a great re source, and updating profession al profiles and posting completed jobs to professional profile pages will help increase traffic and gen erate interest, leading to more jobs down the line.

Freelance work can be lu crative for those with the dis cipline and drive to make this rapidly expanding sector of the economy happen.

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ing is yet another example of how Sea Grant is fostering in novation and entrepreneurship to support Maine’s working waterfront and coastal com munities.”

The funded projects in Maine are as follows:

Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center: $749,999

“Cracking the Shell: A Collaborative Approach to Developing Hatchery Produc tion of the Atlantic Sea Scal lop”. This 3-year project will establish reliable best practices for larval rearing and settle ment protocols for sea scallops, identify sea scallop hatchery microbiomes as they relate to health status, and examine the larval immunocompetence of sea scallops and its relevance to larval survival. In addi tion, the project will establish reliable best practices for sea scallop broodstock condition ing and spawning, evaluate the economics of commercial scale hatchery production, and engage with stakeholders to create a community of practice.

University of Maine Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research: $234,487

Domestication and Breed ing of Lumpfish to Accelerate Successful Commercialization and use for Sea Lice Biocontrol in the Northeast U.S. Lumpfish are used in Norway, Scotland and Eastern Canada as clean er fish for biological control of parasitic sea lice on farmed salmonids, primarily Atlantic salmon. The three-year project seeks to establish a geographi cally diverse, self-sustaining U.S.-sourced breeding colony of lumpfish from wild caught juveniles by refining lumpfish broodstock capture and hus bandry protocols, conditioning fish for out-of-season spawn ing, establishing and refining lumpfish hatchery production and protocols, and screening fish for pathogens and mi crobes. By the end of the proj ect, the researchers will have established a diverse brood stock population sourced from wild fish captured from Maine territorial waters in the Gulf of Maine. Broodstock reproduc tive timing will be manipulated in captivity with photoperiod and temperature for hatchery production of juveniles. The re sulting U.S.-sourced supply of lumpfish juveniles will greatly

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New Ventures Tuition-Free Classes

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New Ventures Maine has announced tuition-free online workshops and classes for Oc tober, including self-paced and interactive online workshops that are designed to help people gain the skills, knowl edge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage their money. Online classes include single- and multi-session workshops:

My Money Works Tuesdays, October 4 - Novem ber 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Gain the skills and confidence needed to stretch money, pay bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set per sonal financial goals with a plan to achieve greater financial sta bility. Also offered in November on Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Managing Your Money Thursdays, October 13-27, 10-11 a.m. Learn to budget, repair credit, and create a savings plan. Join in for one, two, or all three workshops. October 13: Budgeting Basics; October 20: Let’s Talk About Credit; October 27: Build Your Savings.

Making Career Choices Tuesday, October 4, 10-11 a.m. Ready for a career change but don’t know where to start? This workshop will point students in the right direction, covering what to consider when making a career choice and resources to help you succeed. Also of fered Wednesday, October 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Building Confidence Wednesdays, October 5-19, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Navigating recent changes, looking for a job, start ing a business, or simply want to be more confident? This class to assesses confidence and provides concrete tools to help build your confidence, and to keep it strong.

Job Search Workshops

Thursdays, October 6-20, 1011:00 a.m. Ready for a new job or a career change? Join us for one, two, or all three of these workshops. October 6: Job Search Strategies; October 13: Resumé Strategies; October 20: Interview Strategies.

Connecting Women to ConstructionCareers Tuesday, October 18, 6-7:30 p.m. This 90-minute virtual ses sion is designed for women and underrepresented workers to ex plore high-wage careers within the construction trades as well as low-cost or no-cost training programs and job opportunities.

Business Basics

Thursdays, October 6-20, 6-7 p.m.

This class covers the basics of a business plan, marketing, and cash planning. It will help assess the feasibility, desirability, and vi ability of a business idea and help to get started with the plan.

Business Success Series

Wednesdays, October 5-19, 12-1 p.m. Business Success is a series of online dynamic workshops, created to help manage the many components of starting and grow ing a successful business.

Tax Readiness for the Self-Employed Thursday, October 27, 6-7 p.m.

Learn how to organize financial records, understand tax respon sibilities, become familiar with tax forms, and file taxes with confi dence. This workshop is designed for sole proprietors.

Introduction to Self-Employment

Tuesday, November 1, 12-1 p.m. Is self-employment the right choice?

The class covers the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for a start-up, the major elements of a business plan, and resources to help entrepre neurs succeed.

Grow Your Business Online

Gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to create a compelling web presence and website for a small business. Made possible by Empower by GoDaddy in partner ship with New Ventures Maine. Enroll anytime. Work at your own pace. Complete by December 31.

My Next Career Move

Assess skills, interests, and expe riences and relate them to career options. Identify high-growth job fields, explore education and train ing options. Strengthen a resume for a targeted job search. Enroll by November 18. Work at your own pace. Complete by December 31.

New Ventures Maine pro vides training and individual ad vising in planning careers, start ing businesses, and managing money. A statewide education and economic development pro gram of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System, NVME helps Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. For more information, visit newventuresmaine.org.

Real Estate Sales Eased 9.89%

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Sales of single-family ex isting homes across Maine in August dipped 9.89% com pared to August 2021, accord ing to Maine Listings. Values remained high through August, as the median sales price for the 1,859 homes sold reached $340,000, an increase of 9.68% over August 2021. The MSP in dicates that half of the homes were sold for more and half sold for less.

“Demand for single-family homes in Maine remains strong, with more than 1,850 sold during August,” says Madeleine Hill, 2022 President of the Maine As sociation of REALTORS® and Designated Broker at Roxanne York Real Estate in Harpswell.

low, active For-Sale listings have been on an upward trajectory for the past six months, up almost 25% from July 2022 to August 2022,” added Hill. “With addi tional For-Sale inventory, we’re seeing a leveling in some areas of Maine. Buyers are approaching these market trends in a more strategic fashion, with contract contingencies and seller conces sions becoming more common.”

The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of single-family existing homes decreased 19.2% nationwide in August. Prices rose 7.6%, to a national MSP of $396,300. Re gionally, sales in the Northeast were down 13.7% and the re gional MSP increased 1.5%, to reach $413,200.

transition and need to navi gate these changing real estate market dynamics, a local re altor is your go-to source for expert knowledge of market conditions and the homebuy ing process,” said Hill.

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Maine Listings, a sub sidiary of the Maine Associa tion of Realtors, is a statewide Multiple Listing Service with over 6,200 licensees input ting active and sold property listing data. Statistics reflect properties reported as sold in the system within the time periods indicated. To view the PDF report with complete list of housing prices and sales, visit www.mainerealtors.com/ wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ mainehousingreport-august 22.pdf.

Grants for Forest Products Industry

An additional $14 million in grant funding is now available for Maine forestry companies. The money is from the second round of the Forest Recovery In itiative of the Jobs and Recovery Plan.

The $20 million Forest Re covery Initiative grant program was announced through the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan back in November 2021. The first phase of the program pro vided financial relief to 219 forest products industry businesses that experienced negative im pacts from the pandemic to help them sustain the viability of their business. Of the 219 companies awarded grants, 83 percent have ten employees or fewer, and 80 percent are located in Aroostook, Penobscot, Somerset, Oxford, or Piscataquis counties.

The second and final phase of the program, administered by the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), will provide grants rang ing from $250,000 to $2,000,000 to forestry companies to support forward-looking forestry projects that address new market de

mands, provide new sustainable products, or otherwise advance the long-term stability of the for estry industry. Funds may also support infrastructure upgrades that strengthen the supply chain and help businesses pivot to new products and markets.

“These new grants are ded icated to supporting innovative businesses in our forest products sector that are already making Maine’s heritage industry more competitive on the world stage,” said Governor Janet Mills, who oversees the funds. “My admin istration will continue to support our forest products industry and

the people it employs across our state.”

“The Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan is making strategic investments in small businesses to create new prod ucts, technologies, and jobs in our state,” said Commissioner Amanda Beal of the Depart ment of Agriculture, Conser vation and Forestry and Com missioner Heather Johnson of the Department of Economic and Community Development.

“Phase Two of the Forest Re covery Initiative will provide significant resources to busi

Supporting small businesses in York for 20 years.

Another Chance Animal Rescue

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After being happily established at 37 Market Street in North Berwick for the last 22 years, Another Chance Animal Rescue (ACAR) is moving to 41 Maine Street in North Berwickjust across the street, and just in time for holiday shopping!

The move will allow ACAR access to a much larger building space to showcase their very wide assortment of interesting, high quality, gently used items at great prices. As always, 100% of profits go to benefit those furry little clients in their care.

The new shop hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ACAR is always looking for quality donations of knick knacks, books, household items etc. Donations can be dropped off at either the new location or at the Country Club Road location. Please call ahead at 207490-2855 to confirm drop-off.

Stop by and meet the wonderful volunteers, donate or pick up something nice for yourself!

The board of ACAR would like to express its most sincere appreciation and thanks to their former landlord and friend,

Robert Quimby, for 22 years at the Market Street location.

ACAR hopes to see all of their past customers and new friends at the Maine Street location. A grand re-opening is coming soon!

For more information, call 207-490-2855 or visit www.anotherchanceanimalrescue.org.

Another Chance Animal Rescue

251 Route 4, Sanford 04073

41 Maine St, North Berwick 03906 (207) 490-2855

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Safe Haven Humane Society

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Loki is this week’s kitty. He lost his home due to a major change in his family’s structure. He is only three and has a cheery, happy personality. Loki is a “people kitty,” or maybe he’s a cat with the personality of a dog. He seeks companionship, and always wants to be nearby. His gorgeous eyes follow wherever you go, because he hopes to be included in whatever is going on.

This handsome brown Manx came to Safe Haven with two other kitties, but Loki is totally fine on his own. He’s a little shy around new arrivals, and will need some help from his new family to make him confident in his new home. Then again, all

Safe Haven Humane Society

PO Box 91 / 1784 Post Road Wells, ME 04090

(207) 646-1611

kitties need that!

Loki is a charmer who needs a home. We want the best home for him.

Support Safe Haven on Tuesday, October 4 from 5-9 p.m. at Brickyard Hollow’s Community Night in Ogunquit. Enjoy delicious pizza and tasty brews, and a portion of the proceeds will be set aside for Safe Haven’s vet bills. Brickyard Hollow is located at 335 Main St. in Ogunquit. For more information call 207-360-0601.

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(207) 216-9169

info@safehavenhumanesociety.org

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No matter the work load or the money, Safe Haven promises every feline the best and the most.

Animal Welfare Society

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Double the fun ... twice the love ... two times the joy!

We have several bonded pairs looking to go home together. If you’ve been thinking of adopting, consider a twosome!

This sweet duo is Alvin & Darwin. Both guinea pigs are young, energetic and playful. Alvin is a bit more outgoing than Darwin and usually leads the way. Therefore, when they play, it’s usually Darwin chasing Alvin, and boy they do love to play together. Like all guinea pigs, they need a good diet that includes greens and vegetables. These guys especially enjoy peppers, carrots and broccoli. They have been together their whole lives so we would like them to go home together. Their adoption fee is $55.

Sammy and Georgie: At 15, Georgie is the epitome of a

And it comes without burden, because we love everything we do! If you feel the same way about animals and are a responsible, reliable, kind person looking for volunteer work, please consider joining our team. We have openings at both Wells locations in various capacities, and our team members are happy to train you.

Pick up a volunteer application at our shop, 1784 Post Road, Wells. We are open seven days a week from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., or download the application from our website.

Our shop is moving things around, enlarging the office to accommodate our Scaredy Cat School, which we founded back in 2009 at our plaza store. Now we’re doing it again at our Cattail Farm location. Scaredy Cat School is “Where shy cats learn to be brave.” It’s an extension the office at the shop. Leilu is our first student at this location. She is doing acrobatics from the top of her kitty condo, entertaining the shoppers and showing off! It’s a win-win for everyone. Leilu

senior gentleman. He is calm and laid back and enjoys the quiet side of life. Georgie is quite content to find the coziest place to nap or lounge around the window, watching the comings and goings in the neighborhood. He is loving and affectionate, and enjoys cuddling with his people, once he feels comfortable. Georgie is very reserved so it may take him a while to feel comfortable in his new home.

His new people will want to be patient as he slowly comes out of his shell.

Due to his age and reserved nature, Georgie would do best

Animal Welfare Society PO Box 43 / 46 Holland Road West Kennebunk, ME 04094 (207) 985-3244 info@animalwelfaresociety.org www.animalwelfaresociety.org

actually waits at the window for someone to make a fuss over her. And they do, she’s a darling little tyke. Look for Scaredy Cat School being completed soon!

Donations wanted: Halloween and Christmas décor, cookware, bakeware, décor for cottages and farmhouses and homes. Small furnishings, linens, with sizes indicated. We are in great need of anything nautical or vintage/antique. If you do crafts or have collections of unique items we would love those donations as well!

The helpers at the farmhouse need paper towels, vinyl gloves, 9” x 13” aluminum baking pans, canned Fancy Feast pate kitten food, small four gallon trash bags and large 33 gallon trash cans.

Cash donations toward vet bills are always welcome, of course. This week alone one kitty was at the emergency vet for several days, and a second kitty needs a surgery that will cost around $4,000. Thanks for whatever you can do!

in a home without a lot of hustle and bustle and noise. He would also prefer the new home be dogfree as he has not enjoyed living

Emma’s Angels

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We have two totally different and both adorable kittens! Meet Marble and Sam. Marble is a 5-6 month-old Chocolate Point Siamese boy from Louisiana, who is shy and sweet.

Sam is a 5-month-old black kitten with a bit of white on his chest. He was found locally by some walkers. We believed he was dumped there. Sam is very friendly and vocal, and would do best with someone who will be at home with him. Both kittens are neutered and up to date on their vaccinations.

If you would like to meet either kitten, contact us at the info below.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all volunteer, foster-based organization in North Berwick. Needed at this time: food for both the dogs and the cats. We are basically out of every bit of food, and have dipped into our vet funds to purchase food.

We would be grateful for any donations of either Blue Buffalo chicken and brown rice dry food for the dogs, and Rachel Ray Nutrish dry food for the cats. We also help two local residents with their pets’ food. Thank you in advance!

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

John Ray Barnett, 82

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John Ray Barnett passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022, at the age of 82. John was born on April 18, 1940 to Charles and Mary Barnett in Martins burg, PA.

John went to school in a one room schoolhouse as a young boy and graduated from Elizabethtown High school in Elizabethtown, PA, in 1958. He went on to join the Air Force after high school in 1960.

He married Margaret “Peggy” Irwin in 1965. They always joked that Peggy ordered John from the Avon lady, John’s sister Arlene, after being intro duced by her. They had a won derful 57 years together traveling the world, raising a family, and making their home in North Ber wick.

John served in the Vietnam War and was stationed at many U.S. bases and in Germany. He was most proud of his responsi bility as head mechanic for the SR-71 Blackbird, which was a top-secret Military spy plane.

When he retired from the Air Force after 20 years, he moved to Maine and worked for 20 years as head mechanic at York’s Wild Kingdom in York. In the years that followed his re tirement, he and Peggy opened Enrico’s Delicatessen in Ogun quit, and worked as a toll col lector for the Maine Turnpike in York.

John cherished his family and friends. He would do any thing for anyone if it was within his ability to do so. He loved working in his yard, travel ing in the RV, eating pizza and “pomme frites” (aka French fries), and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He had a lifelong love for the Pitts burg Steelers and always had his “terrible” towel on hand when there was a game. His biggest joy is when he got everyone together

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and he would start up his com mercial cotton candy machine with cotton candy flying in the air! He loved seeing everyone’s faces and the colored tongues that it gave everyone. John was truly a kid at heart.

John was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary Barnett; sisters, Mildred Hall, Arlene Rogers, and Verna Jean Ancelotti; brother Darl Barnett; and great-granddaughter Paislee Margaret Oak.

John is survived by his wife, Margaret Barnett of North Ber wick; daughter Barbara Marzoli and her husband Christopher Marzoli of Berwick; daughter Amy Joslyn and her partner Ray Robinson of Rockland; son Jonathan of Newport News, VA; daughter-in-law Lindsay Barnett of Santee, CA; grandchildren, Ashlee and Lucas Oak, T.J. and Maddie Payeur, Zack and Britta ny Payeur, Gregory and Andrew Marzoli, and Julian Barnett; and great-grandchildren, Lilly and Harleigh Oak, and Jamie and Owen Payeur.

A memorial service will be held on October 15, 1-3 p.m., at Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick. The family asks to bring memories and stories of John to share. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tun nels to Towers (www.t2t.org/ donate), Good Shepard Food Bank (www.giving.gsfb.org/ give/), or St. Jude’s Hospital (www.stjude.org/donate). Ar rangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick, where condolences may be expressed at www.john sonfuneralhomeme.com.

Donald Guptill, 93

NORTH BERWICK –Donald Guptill passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 93, at Pinnacle of North Ber wick. He was born May 31, 1929, son of Jasper and Hazel Guptill.

Donald was a lifelong resi dent of Berwick, born and raised on Diamond Hill Road, on the first farm in Berwick.

Donald enjoyed hunting,

fishing, and camping. He wasn’t one to ever sit still for very long. He took such pride in the land around him, growing an assort ment of fruits and vegetables. He always liked to tinker on things. Mostly, he liked to have great conversations with anyone that would spend time. Or, as he called it, “shooting the bull.”

Donald spent several years working as a machinist at Claro stat in Dover, NH, before start ing at Thompson Center Arms in Rochester, NH. He and his brother were the first workers to be hired. That is where he retired from, after many, many years.

Donald was one of six siblings, of which he is the last: Geneva, Elenor, Stanley, Evelyn, and Olive. Donald was prede ceased by his wife Ida of 61 years. He had three children, Brenda Merrill Souza with Mike Souza, Robert Merrill with Mary Mer rill, and Donna Guptill Tibbetts with late husband Lennie Tib betts; grandchildren, Ariane Train, Aaron Whittier, Lindsay Tibbetts, Elsa Merrill, and his late granddaughter Brittany Tib betts; great-grandchildren, Zach ary and Tanner Hodges, and Ad dison and Emerson Puleio; many

nieces and nephews who thought the world of him; and special faithful friends, Steve and Zoa Guptill.

Donald overcame many struggles throughout his life to create a wonderful family and a beautiful, comfortable home for all. He had a very generous heart. Donald will be missed, but will be greeted by so many friends and family. Another angel added to the heavenly tree.

A special thank you to the staff at Pinnacle for the wonder ful care.

A graveside service was held Saturday, September 17 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Berwick. Arrangements pro vided by Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick where condo lences may be made at www. johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

Zoa Lynne (Hawes) Guptill, 75

BERWICK – Zoa Lynne (Hawes) Guptill passed away at the age of 75 on Monday eve ning, September 12, 2022, after a tragic fall at her Berwick home. Zoa was born in Rockland

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on August 25, 1947, to Schuyler and Juanita Hawes. She grew up on the family dairy farm and graduated with high honors from Union High School in 1966. Her Union Eagles pride earned her the nickname “Birdie” from her husband, Stephen Guptill of Ma chias.

At the University of Maine, Orono, she caught Steve’s eye in the marching band. He in troduced himself by offering to carry her drum after march ing band practice, which led to a wonderful 50 years of mar riage. She was voted homecom ing queen as a sophomore and graduated with a degree in music education.

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We are often asked by the families we serve, here at JS Pelkey & Son and Bernier Funeral Homes, why certain expressions and traditions exist in the funeral service industry. One of the most often asked ques tions is “Why send flowers to a memorial service or funeral, aren’t they just a waste of money?” Well nothing could be further from the truth.

As my friend Todd Van Beck recently wrote in an article: Flowers are sent to funerals for several reasons. Flowers are a means of expression. It is often difficult for those mourning a death to put feelings into words. Flowers are a visual expression of love, sym pathy, and respect. They are a way of lending support and sharing the burden of grief.

In addition to sending flowers to the funeral, there is a growing trend to send flowers to the home of the bereaved after the service. Some people also send flowers to the church in memory of the deceased.

Flowers create a background of warmth and beauty which adds to the dignity and consolation of the service. Those who have attended services where there were no flowers have noted that something was

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FUNERAL HOME Somersworth, NH

bereaved’s feelings in the patterns of com munity support which are psychologically beneficial. Flowers, however, express the inexpressible – they are symbolic.

missing – that the funeral was depressing. The funeral meets the bereaved’s need for support. Death throws people into despair and depression by separating them from one who has provided love, companionship, and security. The funeral and customs provide the means by which those close to them can give their support and share their suffering.

The funeral period provides for the expres sion of sorrow. Only through talking about the past can the bereaved person realize the extent of the relationship with the de ceased, and accept the loss and suffering.

Only through weeping and talking to good listeners can they release their grief and feelings of guilt and hostility. Experts in grief therapy believe that it can be expressed best through rites, rituals, and ceremonies.

The ceremony deals primarily with intellec tual concepts and doesn’t fully engage the

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There are three points to be stressed, finally, in connection with the tradition of funeral flowers. First, the role of flowers are both symbolic and aesthetic. They add great value to the richness and meaning of the ritual. Second, flowers represent sympathy ex tended to the bereaved. Third, flowers are sent to both the living and the dead. They are sent to the living as comfort and as tokens of respect for the deceased.

We, at the JS Pelkey & Son and the Bernier Funeral Homes, hold the value of the work our local florists do in very high regard. We always encourage the families we serve to contact a local florist directly. Certainly there are national floral outlets that can be reached with a simple Google search but, honestly, the quality of these products are often substandard. Simply click the “Send Flowers” tab on our website and you will be directed to our list of trusted florists.

Please call us about any questions with which we may help.

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Serving the entire Seacoast and beyond

Berwick after he finished his military service. Zoa taught elementary school music in Lebanon, Berwick, and finally North Berwick, for 35 years. She is warmly remembered for the school-wide performances she organized, and for instilling a love of music in generations of MSAD 60 children. She was a

lifelong pianist professionally and for her own enjoyment.

Zoa cherished her family, including her two sons, Steve’s elderly parents, and a close-knit extended family. Her whoopie pies were legendary at family reunions, and she was a steely competitor during summertime croquet matches and daily ping-pong showdowns. She also served her community at the Berwick United Methodist

Church. With her wonderful friend and partner in adventure, Martha Couture, Zoa embraced her love of the outdoors and became an avid paddle-boarder and cross-country skier. She spent many happy hours tending her gardens. Zoa was a thoughtful, genuine person who will be greatly missed.

Zoa was predeceased by older siblings, Allan Martin of Boston, MA, Jacqueline Hawes

of Union, and Mary (Hawes) Mulhern of Warren. She is survived by her husband Steve; son Robert Guptill and his wife Katie of Boston, MA; son Daniel Guptill and granddaughter Aislyn of San Diego, CA; older brother Lincoln Hawes and his wife Peggy of Union; and older sister Shirley (Hawes) Call and her husband Malcolm of Jefferson, NH.

Donations may be made

in Zoa’s name to the Berwick United Methodist Church, 37 School Street, Berwick, ME 03901. A family farewell is planned for next summer in Union. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick, where condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme. com.

Leasing!

more information please call York Housing at 207-363-8444 or email libby@yorkhousing.info

Amenities Include:

Amenities Include:

• Private balcony or patio • Lounge with kitchenette

• Fitness room Outdoor terrace Off-street parking

Private balcony or patio Lounge with kitchenette Fitness room Outdoor terrace Off-street parking Playground On-site Laundry Co-op office space by reservation Energy efficient apartments

Playground On-site Laundry Co-op office space by reservation Energy efficient apartments

Private balcony or patio Lounge with kitchenette Fitness room Outdoor terrace Off-street parking Playground On-site Laundry Co-op office space by reservation Energy efficient apartments

Amenities Include: Property Information Moorehouse Place is a workforce-affordable housing development built under Article Ten-F 10.F Town of York Zoning Ordinance. Selection Priorities and Income limits apply. Preferences will be granted in the following order:

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Property Information: Moorehouse Place is a workforce-afforable housing development built under Article Ten-F 10.F Town of York Zoning Ordinance. Selection Priorities and Income limits apply. Preferences will be granted in the following order:

Property Information: Moorehouse Place is a workforce-affordable housing development built under Article Ten-F 10.F Town of York Zoning Ordinance. Selection priorities and income limits apply. Preferences will be granted in the following order:

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One household member lives/works fulltime in York

1. One household member lives/works fulltime in York

1. One household member lives and works full time in York.

One household member works fulltime in York/lives elsewhere One household member living in York / working fulltime in a surrounding community

2. One household member works fulltime in York/lives elsewhere

2. One household member works full time in York and lives elsewhere.

3. One household member living in York / working fulltime in a surrounding community

Rents:

Rents:

1 bedroom - 670 SF $1200/mo

3. One household member lives in York and works full time in a surrounding community.

2 bedroom - 810 SF $1400/mo

1 bedroom - 670 SF $1200 2 Bedroom -810 SF $1400 3 Bedrom- 930 SF $1600

3 bedroom - 930 SF $1600/mo

Rents:

Prices are subject to availability. Tenant paid electricity and electric heat.

1 Bedroom - 670 SF - $1200/mo.

Prices are subject to availability. Tenant paid electricity and electric heat.

2 Bedroom - 810 SF - $1400/mo.

3 Bedroom - 930 SF - $1600/mo. Prices are subject to availability. Tenant paid electricity and electric heat.

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First time o ered! One acre building lot with 200+ feet of road frontage in a very nice York subdivision. Lot already cleared with some ll on site. Wooded bu er area behind the lot with mature trees o ers a scenic view and the opportunity for a very private backyard. Close to town and beaches with a pretty, quiet setting. Located in Pine Ledge Subdivision, o Turner Drive in Cape Neddick. For more information, call Sharon Beaudoin, Associate Broker of Coldwell Banker Yorke Realty at (617) 352-1203.

Photo Tour: www.3JordansPath.com Listed at $225,000

Harry DeWarren Henry Jr., 86

OGUNQUIT – Harry DeWarren Henry Jr., 86, of Ogunquit and formerly of Albany, NY, passed away sud denly at his home by the shore on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, while working in his yard.

Harry was born January 22, 1936 in Albany, NY, son of Harry DeWarren and Bertha Felt Henry, and attended Albany Schools.

He served an apprentice ship as a sheet metal worker post high school. Later in life he earned his bachelor’s degree in education from SUNY Oswego in New York. In the early 1970s he opened his own metal fabri cation company, The DeWarren Aire Corporation. The company served the Albany area for over 30 years. He was proud of his country and enlisted in the U.S. Naval reserves, serving in 1954 and again in the early 1980s.

Harry owned land in the Adirondack Mountains where he spent time hunting. In the 1980s, he satisfied his passion for flying by earning his pilot’s license.

Later in life he was able to share that interest with his granddaughter. Active in his community, he was a member of Wadsworth #417 Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., the Ameri can Legion, and the Naval Enlisted Reserve Association.

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moose permit allows the per mittee to harvest a female moose without antlers or a male calf moose without antlers.

Permit donation to vet erans: A person who receives a moose permit may transfer that permit to a disabled veter an or may return the permit to MDIFW so the permit can be transferred to a disabled veter an through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. The disabled veteran must meet eligibility and permit requirements. A transfer or and a transferee of the permit are subject to the elimination of any accumulated points and the 3-year ineligibility period to re apply for a moose permit.

Permits for 65 years old and older: A resident 65 years of age or older with 30 points or more

Har ry retired in 2000 and, with the love of his life Ellen, they moved to Ogunquit. Locally, he was a member of the York Elks Lodge #2788.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ellen Sterzinar Henry of Ogunquit; daughter and son-in-law, Rachael Henry and William Ryan of Arundel; granddaughter Madeline Ryan of Arundel; sister Suzanne Brown of Albany, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Harry’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral.com.

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

over 10 years. After raising her family, she began a career with L&H Abstract Title Co. in White Plains, NY.

She and her husband Steven moved full time to Moody Beach upon their retirement, after a lifetime of summer visits to the area. Marla was known for her green thumb, tending her beau tiful flower gardens throughout the summer. She was also a fix ture at the Wells Public Library, where she frequently took out books, only to find that she had already read them several times. It was not uncommon for her to read up to four books per week.

Marla is predeceased by the love of her life, Steven R. Moody, who passed away in 2015, and her sister Susan Hildreth. Sur vivors include her son David Moody and his wife Leanne; daughter Susan Katz and her husband Jason; grandchildren, Malcolm, Steven and Emily Katz, Ryan and Shane Moody, and Julia Sterc; as well as cousin Jean Cady Sanders.

dementia.

Besides his wife Loraine, Jack leaves three daughters, Lisa Ryan Weil (Jeffrey) of Sudbury, MA, Ann Ryan of Shelton, CT, and Karen Ryan of Hull, MA; grandchildren, Parker and Sophie Weil, and Samantha Shaffer; brother Phillip Ryan (Joni) of Escondido, CA; and sister Ruth Ryan (Aaron Strat ton) of Hamilton, MA. Also mourning his loss are two nieces and two nephews, Carolyn Ryan Padgett (Fred), Rhiannon Ryan Stratton, John Ryan, and Dylan Ryan Stratton.

Mancini, she was funny, impul sive, and best known for her fish ing prowess and anything related to the ocean – lighthouses and seashells were her favorites. She was an entrepreneur who found ed and ran two small companies. She and her late husband Rich ard Wainwright were enthusias tic globetrotters, visiting every continent together.

Marla Dee Moody, 84

WELLS – Marla Dee Moody, 84, of Wells, formerly of Nashua, NH, and Marlboro, MA, passed away Saturday, Sep tember 24, 2022, at Gosnell Me morial Hospice House, following a period of declining health.

Marla was born October 12, 1937 in Manchester, NH, daughter of Malcolm Dee and Isabelle MacMillan Hildreth. She attended Nashua schools, graduating from Nashua High School, then earned her degree in education from Adelphi Col lege.

While residing in Marl boro, she taught sixth grade at Marlboro Elementary School for

The family wants to ac knowledge the staff of Southern Maine Hospital Center and Gos nell Memorial Hospice House for their tender loving care of Marla, making her as comfort able as possible.

A memorial service will be held in Wells in the spring when the flowers are starting to bloom. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Marla’s Book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.

John (Jack)

Michael Ryan, 80

WELLS – John (Jack) Mi chael Ryan died Tuesday, Sep tember 13, 2022, just six days from his 81st birthday, at Golden Pond Memory Care in Hopkin ton, MA, from complications of

Funeral services and burial were held privately in Ocean View Cemetery in Wells. For a full obituary and online condo lences, visit www.lucaseatonfu neralhome.com.

Judy Smith Wainwright, 81

YORK –Judith (Judy), the daughter of Velma Kelley Smith and Robert Smith, was born in Winchester, MA, on December 17, 1940. Known by her family as “Ace” for her skill and profi ciency at fishing and baking her famous chocolate chip cookies, Judy passed away peacefully on June 14, 2022, at the age of 81.

Judy attended House In The Pines boarding school in Norton, MA, and graduated from Parsons College in Iowa.

A devoted and caring mother to her son Doug Mantz and daughter Coleby (Mantz)

Judy is survived by her chil dren, Doug and his wife Peggy Mantz, and Coleby and her hus band Ed Mancini; grandchil dren, Sarah, Kelley, and Maggie Mantz, and Matthew Mancini; sister Valerie Smith; broth er Robert Smith and his wife Henley; nephew Michael Smith; and niece Kathryn Smith Sloan. Her full obituary can be found at www.molloyfuneralhome.com/ obituaries/judith-wainwright.

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nesses so they can develop new technology and uses of Maine wood fiber.”

The program is one of three initiatives of the Jobs Plan to sup port the economic recovery of Maine’s heritage industries – for estry, fishing and farming – from impacts of the pandemic. This year, approximately $41 million in economic recovery funds has been awarded to 392 businesses in these heritage sectors across all 16 counties in Maine.

Companies may apply for Phase Two funds through Oc tober 18. For more information, visit www.maine.gov/jobsplan.

in the moose lottery system who applies for a moose permit is guaranteed a permit.

Permits for hunting lodges: The Commissioner may allocate up to 2% of the moose hunting permits for a special chance lottery that is separate from the regular moose permit lottery, to hunting outfitters who meet the specific requirements defined in the law. If a qualified applicant is drawn in the lottery, the cost to purchase the permit is $1,500.

Adaptive Unit Moose Hunt: All adaptive unit cow hunters will be required to attend an in-person or virtual one-hour moose prehunt briefing. A select ed hunter who fails to attend the required training session will forfeit their permit. Hunters are required to stop, register moose,

and provide biological data at designated field check stations within the adaptive hunt area at key entry/egress points.

For more information, visit www.maine.gov/ifw/huntingtrapping/index.

Deer

Expanded Archery (des ignated areas only): Saturday, September 10 - Saturday, De cember 10; Regular Archery and Crossbow: Saturday, October 1 - Friday, October 28; Youth Deer Hunting Day: Saturday, October 22; Maine Resident Only Day: Saturday, October 29; Firearms Season: Monday, October 31, 2022 - Saturday, November 26; Muzzleloader: Monday, Novem ber 28 - Saturday, December 3 and Monday, December 5 - Sat urday, December 10.

Bear

General Hunting Season: Monday, August 29 - Satur day, November 26; Bear Trap ping: Thursday, September 1 - Monday, October 31; Hunting with Dogs: Monday, September 12 - Friday, October 28.

Wild Turkey (Bow & Arrow, Crossbow or Shotgun)

General Hunting Season: Monday, September 19Monday, November 7. Upland and Migratory Birds Ruffed Grouse and Bob white Quail: Saturday, Septem ber 24 - Saturday, December 31; Pheasant: Saturday, September 24 - Saturday, December 31.

Other Species

Gray Squirrel: Satur day, September 24 - Satur

day, December 31; Snowshoe Hare: Saturday, September 24 - Friday, March 31, 2023; Bobcat: Thursday, December 1 - Thursday, February 21, 2023; Fox: Monday, October 17 - Thursday, February 28, 2023; Raccoon: Saturday, October 1Saturday, December 31; Skunk, Opossum: Monday, October 17Saturday, December 31; Coyote: during daylight hunting hours, no closed season for hunting; Coyote night hunting: Friday, December 16 - Thursday, August 31, 2023; Woodchuck, Porcupine, Red Squirrel: no closed season; Spruce Grouse, Lynx, Cottontail Rabbit: no open season for hunting.

For more information, visit www.maine.gov/ifw/huntingtrapping/hunting/laws-rules.

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~

CAPE NEDDICK -

One hundred and twenty golfers played the Cape Neddick County Club for the 24th Annual YCCC Foundation Golf Tourna ment last week. Congratulations to Partners Bank whose team won the Low Net, and Rams dell Landscaping (pictured) who won the low gross.

A special thank you to all the golfers, businesses, sponsors, donors, staff and volunteers who helped make this annual event a HUGE success. Nearly $20,000 was raised to support YCCC stu

dent scholarships! For more information, call Stacy Chilicki, Director of Mar

keting and Communications at 207.216.4312 or visit or schil icki@yccc.edu.

BA Girls’ Varsity Soccer Game Recaps

Bulldogs Win 6th Game of the Season

On Wednesday, Septem ber 21, the Bulldogs traveled to Kent’s Hill and came home with a 4-0 win to improve to 6-0-0 on the season.

The Bulldogs came out strong despite the long bus ride and in the first minute Grace Libby (Standish, ME) almost scored off a pass from Chili Dowd (Amesbury, MA) but the shot went wide. In the 10th minute The Bulldogs had their best chance to break the dead lock when Chili ripped a shot through the goalies hands and into the crossbar and out for a corner. Bella Mazza (Madbury, NH) then almost scored off a full volley from the corner kick but the shot was blocked. In the 16th minute the Bulldogs finally got on the board when Chili com bined with Grace on a give and go and rifled a shot to the top corner that was unsavable. Just 7 min utes later the Bulldogs increased the lead when Rose McComiskie (Groveland, MA) played a great ball to Blake Metcalf (Scarbor ough, ME) who one touched a great curving shot to the lower corner to increase the Bulldogs lead. Just before the halftime whistle Grace Volley the ball to Chili Dowd who got her second goal of the game making it 3-0 going into the halftime break.

The Bulldogs struggled to get more on the board in the second half as the Huskies made

it difficult for the Bulldogs to break into the 18. But the Bull dogs held an 11-1 shot advantage and 8-0 edge in corners over the entire match. The Bulldogs man aged one late second half goal to make the final 4-0. Parker Roe nick (Exeter, NH) did a great job tracking back and applying pressure. She won the ball on the left flank and quickly served ball past the Huskies backline. In true weaseling fashion Juliette Lohnes (Berwick, ME) broke through the back line and lifted the ball over the charging Hus kies keeper giving the Bulldogs their fourth goal of the game and her first career goal.

Scoring Summary

16th Dowd from Libby 23rd Metcalf from McComiskie 39th Dowd from Libby 79th Lohnes from Roenick Goalkeeping

Kent’s Hill (80min) 4GA Berwick Allie Moore (40mins) 0GA Berwick Cam Hamilton (40mins) 0GA

Bulldogs Beats Winsor School

The Berwick’s Girls Varsity Soccer Team opened up Blue & White Day on their home turf on Saturday, September 24 with a 3-0 win against The Winsor School. The Bulldogs improved to 7-0-0 on the season.

Six minutes into the game, off a beautiful free kick over the top from Allie Moore (North Berwick), Chili Dowd (Ames bury, MA) shot it past the goalie into the net.

The Winsor School h ad a chance in the 26th minute but couldn’t capitalize against the Berwick defenders.

In the 37th minute, Eliza Small (Portsmouth, NH) sent the ball hard on the ground toward the flag to Sevilla Coffin (New buryport, MA) on the left side who carried it into the 18 and passed to Grace Libby (Standish) who knocked it into the goal.

One minute later, Julia Cabral (Lee, NH) stole the ball from a Winsor defender and then took it all the way into the box, shot, and scored from the far right side.

The Bulldogs kept the play near the Winsor goal for much of the second half, and they en gaged in several battles and held their own against a very physical opponent.

With two minutes left in the game, in a dramatic ker fuffle, Cam Hamilton (South Berwick) punched the ball out of the goal to the ground; Jessica Wojdak (West Newbury, MA) saved Winsor’s subsequent shot on goal, and Cam saved the ball with a front smother.

Scoring Summary

6th min: Dowd from Moore

37th min: Libby from Coffin from Small 38th min: Cabral

Goalkeeping

Winsor (80min) 3GA

Berwick Allie Moore (40mins) 0GA

Berwick Cam Hamilton (40mins) 0GA

ELIOT -

One second separated the top finishers at the Eliot Festival 5K Road Race, held on Saturday, September 24, under sunny and windy skies.

Henri Rivard, 14, of South Berwick, held the lead in the last 70 yards to beat hometown favorite Matt Daly in 16:39. Rivard was followed by Addie Fuller, 17, of Eliot, who won the women’s division with a time of 19:39. The second and third place women were Sarah Mc Clennan, 16, of Eliot, at 20:35, and Emma Tessier, 17, of Eliot, at 20:52. All results were timed on a USATF-certified 5K course. In lieu of accepting cash awards of $250 for first, $100 for second and $50 for third, the student

athletes asked to have the monies donated to the Footprints Food Pantry in Kittery.

In the 14 and under age category, Hawks Maya Sanzone, 14, of South Berwick and Nathan Kelley, 14, of Eliot were the win ners. Alana Day, 17, of Eliot, and Ben Byrd, 17, of Eliot, both won in the 15-17 age group.

Marshwood Coach Matt Sanzone was in attendance to witness the performances turned in by the Hawks runners. “The kids really enjoyed the race,” he said.

Over 150 runners were treated to refreshments, awards and an exciting raffle after the race at Eliot Town Hall. Next year’s Eliot Festival 5K Road Race is September 30, 2023.

Helping Student Athletes Navigate Social Media

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Scholastic sports participa tion benefits student athletes in many ways. Competitive sports teaches students how to cope with the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, while providing firsthand experience that empha sizes the value of working with others in pursuit of a common goal. Student athletes often apply these lessons long after their play ing days have ended, benefitting from their experiences in compet itive sports throughout their lives.

Athletes of all ages can relate to some of the common experiences of competitive sports. At one point or another, all com petitive athletes must learn to handle losing. But today’s stu dent athletes have a relatively recent phenomenon to contend with that was not around when their parents played sports: social media. Social media can con nect people in ways that were previously unimaginable, but it also poses unique challenges to modern student athletes. Par ents and coaches can help student athletes navigate social media so it does not adversely affect their scholastic sports experiences.

Consider shuttering ac counts during the season. In recent years, numerous profes sional athletes have bravely ac knowledged their mental health struggles. For example, NBA All-Star Kevin Love has shared tales of his struggles with anxi ety and depression. These issues confound many athletes and can be exacerbated by negative com ments on social media, particu larly after a loss. Student athletes can avoid the negative aspects of social media by avoiding it during the season.

Emphasize the potential ef fects of athletes’ own comments on social media. It’s not just neg ative thoughts from disgruntled

spectators that can make social media a minefield for young ath letes. Student athletes’ own neg ative comments can have some lasting and unfortunate effects as well. A 2017 survey from the American Association of Colle giate Registrars found that 11% of respondents indicated they had denied admissions to an applicant based on social media content. Furthermore, an additional 7 % acknowledged rescinding offers due to social media content. Fair or unfair, these decisions highlight the very real effects that comments made on social media can have on young peo ple’s futures. Sports often gener ates highly emotional responses, and parents and coaches can urge student athletes to avoid voicing negative or knee-jerk reactions about opponents, officials or even games they’re not involved in via social media. Such commentary could have unforeseen conse quences that adversely affect stu dent athletes for years to come.

Highlight how student athletes can use social media to their benefit. Social media can be a minefield, but it also presents opportunities for student athletes to showcase themselves in a pos itive light. Parents and coaches can emphasize how student ath letes can use social media to show good sportsmanship. Win or lose, urge athletes to praise their team mates and opponents after a big game. Positive commentary on social media can be just as benefi cial to student athletes as negative commentary can be harmful. Stu dent athletes who showcase their maturity and sportsmanship on social media can improve their standing among college coaches and admissions officers.

Student athletes who learn to successfully navigate social media can reap the rewards of those efforts for years to come.

YCCC Foundation Golf Tournament Results

Marshwood Hawks Dominate at Eliot Festival 5K Road Race

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with canines in the past. Give us a call if you think you have the perfect place for Georgie and his sister Sammy! Sammy and Georgie came to us from the same household, their adoption fee together is $90.

Lily and Cooper

Lily and Cooper are an adorable duo who are looking for their new, happy home together.

If you’ve ever wanted a dog with double the ears, here’s your sign!

These two are both picking up radio signals from miles away!

This brother/sister duo is a foster-to-adopt scenario, which means their potential adopters must foster them first while Cooper gets his medical needs sorted out. Once he is all clear, their foster can officially adopt them! It’s a pretty sweet gig. Because they are a bonded pair, they must be adopted together. Their adoption fee is $640.

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able at speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps) (download) and 20 Mbps (upload). The applicant must also commit to building facilities capable of providing high-speed internet service at speeds of 100 Mbps (download and upload) to every location in its proposed service area.

Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports such infrastructure improvements as business development, housing, community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care, and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov or contact the nearest USDA Rural Development state office.

LEGAL NOTICES

Kittery Planning Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Title 30-A M.R.S.A. §4401-4408 Municipal Subdivision Law and §16.8.10.H, Cluster Residential Development of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on October 13, 2022 at 6 pm in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a request for a cluster residential development proposing three (3) single-family residences as a condominium on real property with an address of 28 Wyman Avenue (Tax Map 16, Lot 148) located in the Residential-Urban (R-U) Zone.

The public is welcome to participate in person or virtually by following the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rcj4kiG4SRayzgXJDsCeyg

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 jkelley@kitteryme.org. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing in person or remotely as instructed above and will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing or submit public comments via email to jkelley@kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.

Kittery Planning Board

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

in Town Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, concerning a request for a special exception use to construct a 1,034-sf Marijuana Business with appurtenant infrastructure and a wetland alteration of 1,367-sf, located on real property with the address of 41 Route 236, Tax Map 29, Lot 1, in the Commercial 2 (C-2) zoning district. The public is welcome to participate in person or virtually by following the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rcj4kiG4SRayzgXJDsCeyg

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 jkelley@kitteryme.org. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing in person or remotely as instructed above and will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing or submit public comments via email to jkelley@kitteryme.org in advance of the meeting or during the public hearing.

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 4th day of October, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing to amend Appendices A-G of the General Assistance Maximums for 2022-2023, in compliance with the State Model General Assistance Ordinance.

Given under our hands this 20th day of September, 2022.

SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

YARD SALES

MOVING - HUGE INSIDE CELLAR ANTIQUE SALE

Saturday, Oct. 1 • Follow the signs to 90 Preble St, Wells. Old wooden carousel horse; antique oak work bench; early PA decorated salt box; marble sculpture; oak book cases; various end tables; oak rocking chair; new Norditrak elliptical, dressers; dust filter for woodworking; carving wood; decoy books; loads of old tools; Eskimo sculptures; paintings; 19th cent. church bench; new Graphic Display System set up. Lots of wonderful items –and it’s all priced to sell!

CHURCH & NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE

Saturday, Oct. 1 • 8:30-2:00 South Berwick & Wells Christian Church, 612 Emerys Bridge Rd., South Berwick • Selling a church pew and antique trunk!

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE / YARD SALE Saturday, OCT. 1 • 9am-2pm GRAND TRAIL DR, WELLS ( off 9A - Branch Road)

RENTALS

Winter Rental Available

Wells, Route 1, 4 BR, 2.5 BA, furnished rental with new interior and ocean views!

Available Oct. 1 to April 30. $3,500/mo. includes heat, lights, and internet. First, last, and security. NO pets or smoking –NO exceptions!

Call Agent: 1-877-646-8664

FIREWOOD & PELLETS

SEASONED FIREWOOD Cut, Split & Delivered Call Eric Hobson 207-467-0621

GREEN FIREWOOD Cut, Split & Delivered Clean & Guaranteed Full Cord North Berwick 207-409-6567

Wood Pellets

Call for Pricing! Eliot Agway 207-439-4015

RENTALS

VEHICLE STORAGE

Off Route 1 in Wells October through May Call Nate 207-337-5868

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS BEACH. Single family house with 3 BRs, 2 BAs. Available October 15 - May 15, 2023.

RENTALS

647 US Route 1, York, ME 03909

WINTER RENTAL

PROPERTIES AVAILABLE!

Learn more at our website, https:// getaway-vacations.com/winter-rentals

Ready to inquire or book? Contact Elizabeth at: elizabeth@getaway-vacations.com (207)363-1825 ext. 3.

Rentals Wanted

Take advantage of the housing shortage and earn passive income from your vacant winter housing.

I have a long list of prospects needing temporary winter housing. Tenants are prescreened and pre-qualified.

Call us for a free consultation: 1-877-646-8664 ext. 1

Located on a quiet dead-end street, close to bus stop. Fully furnished with W/D, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances. Parking and backyard. $2400/month plus utilities. Perfect for two or three singles or small family. First, last, security due at signing. NO PETS - NO EXCEPTIONS. 207-351-6797

WINTER RENTAL: WELLS BEACH: Fully furnished, 2 BR, 1 BA home available October 15 - April 30, 2023. New kitchen with dishwasher, stainless steel appliances. Quiet street and parking. $2200/month includes ALL utilities. First, last, security due at signing. NO PETS - NO EXCEPTIONS. 207-351-6797

YEAR ROUND HOUSE / ROOM RENTALS

At 41 Brown Lane, Wells 207-251-1018

SEASONAL, 2 BR, 2 BA RENTAL on Pine Hill South in Cape Neddick. Newly renovated! Available Nov. 2022 - Apr. 2023. 207-251-6955

SALES • RENTALS • MANAGEMENT

SALES • RENTALS • MANAGEMENT

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

NEW HOUSE FOR RENT Agamenticus Rd, South Berwick. $2900 / Month. Call 603-937-1016.

WINTER RENTAL properties available with GetAway Vacations! Learn more at https://getawayvacations.com/winter-rentals. Ready to inquire or book? Contact Elizabeth by email at elizabeth@getaway-vacations.com or call (207) 363-1825 ext. 3.

ITEMS FOR SALE

BOOK FOR SALE

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

PAINTING

MIKE THE PAINTER

Michael Loranger / Owner 40+ Years of Experience Interior & Exterior 207-432-7761

ACCOUNTING

RAYMOND C. SNELL, CPA

SOUTH BERWICK

Income Tax Prep-Individual Business-Corp-NonProfit C 781-956-2713 H 207-384-5425

Kakemo1@myfairpoint.net

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

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, nau tical 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

HELP WANTED

TEACHERS NEEDED

Place Day

PreK

Tusidco and visit www.thelearningplacewells.com

GUNSMITHING

GUNSMITHING SERVICES

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

MUSIC LESSONS

TUNETOWN HAS THE BEST OF BOTH!

Now offering private in-person AND virtual lessons on all instruments. Call today to schedule yours! www.tunetownmusicgear.com 207-641-8863

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Ten Thousand Villages Portsmouth at 15 Vaughan Mall is a non-pro t retailer hiring Full-Time Store Management (38-40 hours per week)!

This position connects artisan partner stories and handmade products with the customer while maintaining excellent customer service.

If you want to contribute to a vibrant work environment with a global impact, apply today! Send resume to: careers@tenthousandvillages.com

HELP WANTED

IT’S A DOG’S WORLD dog daycare program is looking for help for our family-like team.

We have strong COVID-19 protocols and offer flexible weekday part-time hours. Must be comfortable in groups of dogs inside and out. To learn more, call Renee 207-363-0099 or email info@itsadogsworld.me.

The Weekly Sentinel (877) 646-8448 www.TheWeeklySentinel.com

PART-TIME OFFICE CLEANING position has opened up with a company that cares. Great part time job! Great second job! Great physical work out! Get paid to burn those calories! Great time to start earning money for the holidays!

Flexible schedule, can clean your accts at any time as long as it’s cleaned before they re-open in the morning. 20-25 Hours per week. Paid weekly, with direct deposit offered, at $18.00 per hour. No experience necessary, will train. Call Rebecca 207-294-1194.

85 1937 ~ 2022 years

Massage Therapist Wanted

Join our busy massage team with shifts available for a licensed ME Therapist. A great opportunity for as much work as desired or a PT second income. Create YOUR schedule. 50% Commission rate plus gratuity. We supply all products & supplies. Free onsite parking.

JOIN OUR TEAM FOR THE SEASON OR YEAR ROUND

62 Beachmere Place, Ogunquit, Maine 207-646-2021 sarah@beachmereinn.com https://www.beachmereinn.com/amenities/spa/

White Barn Inn celebrates your creativity and encourages employees to achieve their goals. If you are heartfelt, collaborative, and looking for a place that values curiosity, nurtures individuality and personal growth, you're in the right place.

Bene ts Include: For Full-Time Employees:

• Bene ts

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid Time O • Paid Holidays and Vacation

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) with Matching

• Great Hotel & Restaurant Discounts

• Employee Referral Bonus

Please Contact: SarahJones@aubergeresorts.com

www.aubegeresorts.com/whitebarninn Kennebunk, Maine

85 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907

Hiring for the season thru mid-Nov. Seasonal full-time HOUSEKEEPERS

Must be available to work weekends.

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

Beachmere Place, Ogunquit • beachmereinn.com

FALL BACK AND COMPLETE OUR TEAM AS AN OPTICIAN AT YORK FAMILY EYECARE

Requirements include a desire to work with people, a flair for fashion, and the ability to work with your hands. We will provide the necessary training. The position is Monday through Friday, full-time and mother’s hours available. We look forward to meeting with you soon!

Resumes require a cover letter and can be submitted to Janet, or better yet, drop off your resume in person and see what makes our patient-focused practice so unique.

Please submit resume and cover letter to janet@yorkfamilyeyecare.com or mail it to: York Family Eyecare, 764 Route One, York, ME 03909

Build your hospitality career with us at White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection's legendary Kennebunk hideaway. A modern farmsteading at our coastal luxury escape and beloved local landmark, White Barn Inn is a world unto itself. Explore a unique career journey – don't miss the chance to be a part of our family and grow your passion for the hospitality industry!

DNP, has joined the team of pro viders at Kittery Family Practice. She earned a BSN at the Univer sity of Alabama, MSN/FNP at South University in Savannah, GA, and DNP from UNH. Vi nograd’s extensive experience includes positions as an RN in Labor & Delivery at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN, New York Methodist Hospital, and York Hospital. At Baptist Me morial Hospital in Memphis, she cared for patients in the cardio pulmonary transplant ICU, and then transitioned to the ER at Methodist Lebonheur Hospital in Germantown, TN. As a family nurse practitioner, Vinograd pro vided dermatology procedures at Ideal Image in Memphis, then assessed, diagnosed, and treated patient at CVS Health Minute Clinic in Amesbury, MA. Vino grad is eager to serve her com munity with relatable, quality, healthcare. With a passion to explain medical knowledge in language easy for patients to understand and execute, she is particularly interested in help ing Medicare recipients better understand and navigate avail able healthcare services.

For more information about the York Hospital medical staff, call 207-351-2273 or visit www. yorkhospital.com.

benefit the U.S. salmon aquacul ture industry.

NOAA Sea Grant is also continuing support for 11 ad vanced aquaculture collabora tives initially funded as part of Sea Grant’s 2019 National Aqua culture Initiative, including two projects in Maine:

University of Maine: $709,093

Nutritional Strategies for Improved Larval Production of Marine Finfish with an Em phasis on Seriola. This project seeks to develop the capacity and knowledge to produce and refine microparticulate finfish larval feeds and evaluate the ef fects of diets on the performance (growth and survival) of larval California yellowtail and yel lowtail amberjack. Outcomes of the project activities will help increase larval performance and juvenile production of seriolids, which will aid in development and expansion of aquaculture of seriolids.

Maine Sea Grant: $423,539

Supporting Industry Needs Through Maine Aquaculture Hub. This project seeks to con tinue the work of the Maine Aquaculture Hub to support sustainable development of the aquaculture sector across the state by implementing activities

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identified in the newly released 10-year Maine Aquaculture Roadmap. Project activities will consist of outreach event, workshops and training activi ties. In addition, a needs assess ment will be used to evaluate and document the needs of different demographic groups interested in training through the Aqua culture in Shared Waters pro gram. Project outcomes include maintaining and strengthening relationships between the Hub and members of the aquacul ture sector, gathering feedback and insight from the industry on needs and future directions of interest for progress, engag ing the Hub network as a whole through convenings, an update economic impact assessment of the industry, implementation of aquaculture outreach and edu cation needs identified by Hub participants, and strengthening and diversifying training pro grams. This project will benefit the Maine aquaculture indus try, coastal communities and their economies, and the general public.

NOAA Sea Grant an nounced approximately $14 million in federal funding across four strategic areas for improv ing U.S. aquaculture: early-stage propagation strategies; marine finfish juvenile production tech nologies; continued support of

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advanced aquaculture collabora tives; and creation of the aqua culture information exchange.

For over 50 years, NOAA Sea Grant has supported coastal communities through research, extension, and education. In 2021, Sea Grant helped create

and sustain more than 11,000 jobs and has generated an esti mated $519.5 million in econom ic development—nearly half of our nation’s $1.2 billion aqua culture economy. For more in formation visit: www.seagrant. noaa.gov.

with this event inspired by most of her own life as a piano stu dent and teacher. As a student, she first received a music degree from Smith College and contin ued her studies with renowned concert pianists and faculty members from Dunbarton Col lege in Washington, D.C. and Juilliard School of Music, in New York City.

The founder and first chair of Ogunquit Performing Arts, Betty saw to it that OPA ac quired its spectacular Steinway

Model C Grand Piano, which still remains its greatest treasure. Tickets for the Frederick Moyer concerts are $15 in ad vance; $20 at the door, $5 stu dent, and may be purchased online at www.ogunquitper formingarts.org. They may also be purchased in advance at the Ogunquit locations of Cricket’s Corner, the Dunaway Center, and Ogunquit Welcome Center. Free Parking is available for audience members behind the Dunaway Center.

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