WS Nov. 11, 2022

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The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 a.m. on November 11. Over the course of the next six hours, nearly 3,000 men would lose their lives in the final hours of a war that had already claimed the lives of 20 million military personnel. The final death of

WW1 came at 10:59 a.m., one minute before the guns of war would fall silent.

Private Henry Gunther was a German-American drafted in the fall of 1917. Most accounts state that his final actions were motivated by his need to demonstrate that he was “courageous and all-American.” According to a chaplain from Gunther’s unit, “As 11 a.m. approached, Gunther suddenly rose with his rifle and ran through thick fog. His men shouted for him to stop. So did the Germans. But he

kept running and firing. One machine gun blast later, he was dead.” His death was recorded at 10:59 a.m.

In every conflict, inevitably a final service member pays the ultimate sacrifice. In World War II, Private Charlie Havlat, the son of Czech immigrants, in the closing days of the war, found himself liberating his parents’ former homeland. Word of the cease-fire reached his position minutes after he was killed.

Officially, the U.S. has never declared a final casualty in the Korean War. Since the ar-

mistice was signed, nearly 100 U.S. Soldiers have been killed in combat on the Korean peninsula. On April 29, 1975, Charles McMahon and Darwin Judge were two of a small number of Marines tasked with safeguarding the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. They had been deployed for only 11 days when they were killed by a rocket attack. The U.S. would complete the process of withdrawing from Saigon the following day. Staff Sergeant Ryan Knauss was the last of

Project Pilgrim Serves Thanksgiving Meals Curbside

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Community Harvest, a local nonprofit organization, will host the 24th Annual Project Pilgrim on Thursday, November 24, at St. Martha’s Church on Route 1 in Kennebunk. Traditionally, Project Pilgrim provides complimentary Thanksgiving Day dinners, inviting community members to come together and share in delicious food and meaningful company. This year, due to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, the organization is once again offering curbside pick-up and

delivery options only instead of sit-down meals.

“We look forward to the day when we can all share a meal together once again,” said Project Pilgrim Co-Chair and Head Chef Mario Barros.

“However, we remain grateful to be able to connect with community members in this way and provide delicious holiday meals to hundreds of people.”

In 2021, Project Pilgrim volunteers prepared more than 550 meals for local individuals and families, including dozens

of first responders working on Thanksgiving Day.

Meals will be provided cold, with heating instructions. Community members should reserve their complimentary meals by calling 207-967-1911 or visiting www.communityharvestmaine.org. All meal reservations must be made in advance by November 13. Those who sign up will be assigned a time for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day.

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Jonathan’s Ogunquit, in association with TaleSpinStudio, is hosting a fall fundraising brunch to support the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s effort to preserve Maine’s lobstering heritage.

The event will be held at Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit, on Sunday, November 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets include a Lobster Benedict brunch and apple crisp dessert. Cash bar is also available, and will feature a Lobster Tail Bloody Mary. The event will also feature a silent and a live auction of items donated by local businesses. All of the proceeds will benefit the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s #SaveMaineLobstermen campaign.

“Maine’s lobster industry is critical to

the economy of our coastal communities, from Kittery to Cutler,” said Kevin Kelley, director of advancement for the association.

“We are extremely grateful not only to Jonathan’s and TaleSpinStudio, but to all of the community members who are working together to ensure the success of this event and who understand the importance of preserv-

ing our state’s lobstering heritage.”

The Maine Lobstermen’s Association, founded in 1954, is the oldest and largest fishing industry association on the East Coast. Its #SaveMaineLobstermen campaign was launched in 2021 and has a four-pronged approach to both preserve the lobstering industry and protect endangered North Atlantic right whales. The plan includes legal and policy strategies, ensuring federal regulations are based on sound science, implementing conservation strategies, and communication.

Tickets can be purchased at www.jonathansogunquit.com or in person at TaleSpinStudio, 119 Perkins Cove Road, Ogunquit. For more information, visit www. savemainelobstermen.org.

Kennebunks that meets the needs

neighbors through food sharing, fellowship, and financial assistance.

Residents of Berwick Meadows, a retirement home for seniors, gathered to place children’s toys and supplies in shoe boxes. This outreach service is a global effort to respond to poverty-stricken areas of the world where children do not have any means, and live in poverty. Project Shoe Box, also known as Outreach Samaritan, is centered around the Christmas holiday, the time of giving. The National Shoe Box

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ber 20 this year. The gift boxes contain pencils, paper, small toys, games and other gifts for children of all ages. Once the boxes have been filled, they leave the Berwicks to be sent to far-off places such as Africa, Indonesia, and Mexico. Children in povertystricken communities across the United States will enjoy the surprise packages as well.

“This was a wonderful in-house project for our residents,” said Mike Gagnon, Berwick Meadows resident. “Our seniors remember the years of struggling during the holidays of Christmas past.”

Once the boxes have been filled, they will be sent to the Bethel Christian Church in North Berwick, and distributed from there.

For more information on Shoebox and how to volunteer, visit www.samaritanspurse. org/what-we-do/operationchristmas-child.

STATEWIDEU.S. Senator Angus King recently submitted his first nine interviews with Maine veterans to the Library of Congress, where they will be preserved as part of their Veterans History Project (VHP) for future generations. During the presentation ceremony, Senator King and VHP Director Monica Mohindra highlighted the importance of preserving the firsthand stories of America’s veterans, stressing that this history is essential to honoring and understanding the sacrifices of America’s brave service members. The Senator also discussed how his interviews with Maine veterans have helped him shape legislation and better understand the issues facing those who served. King recently included a service member suicide report recommended to him during a veteran interview in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

“We are literally recording history that can inform our future. One of my favorite sayings

from Mark Twain, is that “history doesn’t always repeat itself, but it does often rhyme.” That means we all have something to learn from history,” said Senator King.

“For example, the first interview I did was with a fellow named Carmine Pecorelli. Carmine served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He served in the Navy, the Air Force, and the Army all in one career. But sadly, a few months ago, we lost him. With-

Berwick Meadows Welcomes Shoe Box Outreach “Maine’s Veteran Voices” Submitted to Library of Congress

Audubon Presents “A World on the Wing”

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On Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m., York County Audubon is pleased to host famed birder and author Scott Weidensaul, who will present a program on bird migration.

Every year, massive flocks of birds cross immense oceans, fly above the highest mountains, or remain in unbroken flight for months at a stretch. In the past two decades, the public’s understanding of the navigational and

physiological feats that birds are capable of has exploded. These key migrations – billions of birds circumnavigating the globe, flying tens of thousands of miles between hemispheres on an annual basis – are nothing short of extraordinary.

In this program based on his bestselling book of the same name, Scott Weidensaul travels around the globe with his research team – from the shores of the Yellow Sea in China, to the

remote mountains of northeastern India where tribal villages saved the greatest gathering of falcons on the planet, and to the Mediterranean, where activists and police are battling bird poachers – to learn how people are fighting to understand and save the world’s great bird migrations.

Weidensaul is the author of nearly 30 books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Living on the Wind,” and his latest, New York Times

bestseller “A World on the Wing.” Weidensaul is a contributing editor for Audubon Magazine and writes for a variety of other publications.

This program will be presented via Zoom. The meeting is free, and registration in advance is required. Visit www.yorkcountyaudubon.org to register.

The Caucasus and Central Asia: Russia’s Southern Front

KENNEBUNKThe November meeting of the Association on Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) will feature retired Ambassador Robert Cekuta (pictured), who has had an extensive background in energy resources, sanctions, and security issues. The upcoming public discussion on Saturday, November 19 at the Brick Store Museum will address the topic of Russia’s ambitions of regaining the former Soviet Union.

Ambassador Cekuta has been a top-level U.S. diplomat, having served as ambassador to Azerbaijan and serving in other embassies in Berlin, Tokyo, Baghdad, Albania, Yemen, and Vienna.

For his presentation, Ambassador Cekuta will discuss Russian interests in regaining this region, which is rich with resources of oil, gas, and uranium. Countries in the immediate area want to keep the independence they gained 30 years ago. China, Iran and Turkey have special interests in Central Asia, and the region continuously experiences

threats of terrorism, religious extremism, and drug trafficking.

Ambassador Cekuta will look at this evolving situation in this strategic part of the world and what the U.S. needs to do to advance geostrategic interests there.

This is the latest in a series of discussions relating to the importance of Intelligence in current public affairs. The AFIO meeting is open to the public and will begin at 2 p.m. at the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center, 4 Dane Street, Kennebunk. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.

For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Town of KennebunkKennebunkport Updates

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Town of Kittery Update

Winter Parking Ban in Effect

Hill Road. Featured speaker is Lynn K. Rendell. The service is open to the public. In the event of rain, the service will be held in the Berwick town hall auditorium. FMI: www.berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Veterans Dinner

Dinner starts at 5 p.m., hosted by the Wells Elks #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd., Wells. Dinner is free to area veterans; gift cards and goodies to give away!

9th Annual Veterans Day 5K Race starts10 a.m. at the Wells Elks Lodge, 356 Bald Hill Road, Wells. Hosted by The Wells Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds to benefi t Honor Flight Maine. The Wells Elks will have food and beverage for sale after the race. $25/adults, $20/students, kids 10 and under are free. FMI: www. wellschamber.org, 207-646-2451, or register at www.runsignup.com/ race/me/wells/vd5k.

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Kittery Town Hall will be closed on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day but will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 14. The Kittery Resource Recovery Facility (KRRF) will be closed on Friday. The KRRF will resume regular business hours on Saturday, November 12.

Town of Wells Update

Wells Town Hall Closed Wells Town Hall, 208 Sanford Road, Will be closed for Veterans Day, November 11.

Friday, November 11

Veterans Day Observance

The members of American Legion Post #79 will conduct a memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Park, adjacent to Lord’s Cemetery, Route 236 at Saw Mill

The Ogunquit Fire Department is conducting a COVID-19 booster clinic, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Dunaway Center, 23 School Street. Boosters for all COVID-19 vaccine types will be available. Monovalent boosters will be available for ages 5-11, and bivalent boosters for ages 12 and older. No appointment is necessary. FMI: Chief Russell Osgood at firechief@ townofogunquit.org.

Traip Athletic Booster’s 13th Annual Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Traip Athletic Booster’s 13th Annual Craft Fair will be held at the academy at 12 Williams Avenue, Kittery. More than 50 local crafters, food, raffles, and more. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.

Yard Sale to Benefit COS 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Christ Church at 6 Dane St. in Kennebunk. All proceeds from the sale will benefit Community Outreach Services (COS) which supports more than 100 in-need families in the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, and Arundel communities with food, fuel, and specific challenges.

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the First Parish Church of York, Pilgrim Hall, 180 York St. Hosted by International Women’s Club of New England. Antiques, wood crafts, stained glass, artwork, photography, jewelry, natural beauty products, raffles, bakery items, breakfast and lunch, and more. Proceeds go to Girls on the Run of Exeter, NH, Camp Kita of Berwick, and A Place to Start of Kennebunk.

Sunday, November 13

Kittery Community Market Sundays through December 4, 10 a.m. - 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.

Tuesday, November 15

Career Workshop 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Kennebunkport Parks & Recreation Dept. will hold a career workshop with Professor Jo O’Connor, EdM.

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in the community room. Learn the modern tools to build a resume, cover letter, reference sheet, interview, and network. Fee is $20.

FMI: https://kennebunkportme. myrec.com.

Medicare Info Session

10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Center at the Lower Village, 175 Port Road, Kennebunk, join Kathy Kotakis of Senior Planning Center for a free, informative Medicare session to learn about the new 2023 Aetna plans. FMI and to reserve: 207332-6732.

Thursday, November 17

GriefShare

6:30-8 p.m. at Cape Neddick Baptist Church, 34 River Rd., Cape Neddick. GriefShare is a special weekly faith-based seminar and support group designed to help rebuild after the loss of a loved one. There are 13 sessions, though there is no obligation to attend all sessions – whatever might be of help to you. FMI: www. griefshare.org/groups/140503.

Friday, November 18

Art in Nature:

Block Printing Workshop 12:30-2:45 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. Discover your inner artist by creating a make-and-take block print. Block printing is a fun and easy way to create unique cards and decorate other paper goods. No experience required. All materials provided. Families with interested and patient kids ages 12 and up are welcome. $16/$12. Registration

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

Saturday, November 19

Yuletide Fair 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, 1026 USR 1, York. Jewelry, toys and trinkets, cookie walk, silent auction, craft and bake table, Christmas items, country store. FMI: email chungholee80@gmail.com or visit: www.youmc.org/home.

St. Christopher’s Holiday Fair 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at St. Christopher Church, 4 Barrell Ln, York. The fair will feature themed baskets, fresh greens, wreaths and swags, jewelry, a “Just for Kids” shopping room, baked goods, “Made in Maine” items, and the Gift Shoppe featuring “All Things Christmas.” The café will feature lobster rolls and other items. There will also be raffles, and prior to the fair, an online silent auction run-

ning November 13-19. FMI: www. pal-me.org.

Annual Evergreen Festival 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Se cond Christian Congregational Church of Kittery, 33 Government Street, Kittery. Baked beans, candy, fudge, baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, pickles, relish, hand-made gift items, jewelry, wreaths, Christmas centerpieces, attic treasures. Raffle tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5. Raffle at 1 p.m., attendance not required. Coffee and baked goods in the morning. FMI: 207-439-3903 or www.2ccucc.org.

Women’s Fellowship Christmas Fair 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the North Berwick First Congregational Church 15 High Street, North Berwick. Cookie walk, Christmas white elephant table, greens, a bake sale, and more. There will be a luncheon available for a small fee. FMI: 207-676-4434.

Wells Elks Craft & Vendor Fair 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Wells Elks #2738, 356 Bald Hill Road, Wells. FMI: Melinda Libby at 207-251-1515 or Angella Webb at 207-459-4539.

Fall Frolic 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd, Wells. Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Grenfell for a brisk walk at the Wells Reserve to explore autumn. Find beauty in late-autumn browns and grays, look for brighter colors along the way, and find out what stays green. We will discuss animals preparing for winter, look for wildlife signs, learn to identify trees by their bark, and search for late berries. $8/$6. Registration required at linda@wellsnerr.org or 207-6461555 x 128.

Turkey Supper To Go

4-5 p.m. at First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main Street, South Berwick. Monthly take-out only turkey supper with all of the fixings!

First come, first-served. $10, cash or local check only. Pick up in the church parking lot off Academy Street.

Sunday, November 20

Wreath Making Workshop

with Bad Rabbit Flowers

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Old York Museum Center, 3 Lindsay Road, York. Anika Wilson of Bad Rabbit Flowers will teach a wreath-making workshop, followed by a homemade lunch of soup, salad, and bread. The workshop includes supplies for making up to two wreaths. Participants are encouraged to bring any materials they wish to include in their creations. The event is held outside, dress warmly. In case of inclement weather the event will be held inside the Program Room. $100, $90 for members. FMI: www. oldyork.org/events/wreath-making -workshop-with-bad-rabbit-flow ers.

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Ready to Throw Out Those Pumpkins? Kittery RRF Suggests These Eco-Friendly Ideas

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They came, they carved, they conquered Halloween – now, what to do with the pumpkins?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin ends up in landfills across the country each year. Organic waste like pumpkins does not properly break down in oxygen-deprived landfills. Instead, the decomposition process generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which

gets released into the atmosphere.

As an alternative to adding to landfill waste, here are some eco-friendly ideas to help get rid of this year’s jack-o-lantern.

Compost it at the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility

Kittery residents looking to dispose of pumpkins in a sustainable way, can bring them to the Kittery Resource Recovery Facility (KRRF) and add them to the compost pile during Hazardous Waste hours. This portion of the

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facility is open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and on Saturdays, 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Disposing of pumpkins in the compost pile is free to residents with a valid KRRF sticker. Other local transfer stations may allow this as well.

Re-purpose or Compost Pumpkins at Home

For those who still have have pumpkins that were never carved and are still in great condition, consider using them in the kitchen as part of a soup, puree, a

mash, even a homemade pumpkin pie. Pumpkins can also be repurposed as fall decor displays around the house, or turned into outdoor bird feeders and planters simply by slicing them half.

Consider adding pumpkins to the compost pile or garden at home. Gardeners can add pumpkins to their compost pile after removing any remaining seeds and being sure to cut off decorative material such as glitter, paint, stickers and candle wax. Slice the pumpkin into smaller pieces, scatter and bury them into the pile.

Feed the Animals

Provided the pumpkin isn’t

moldy and hasn’t been treated with any chemicals to keep it looking shiny, consider donating it to a local farm for animal feed. While individual animal tastes vary from farm to farm, many pigs, chickens, cattle, sheep and goats will eat pumpkins. The ones that don’t, might even still use them as toys!

Whether it’s baking, redecorating, feeding the birds or composting, get creative and have fun finding new ways to reduce waste in the community. For more information, visit www.kitteryme. gov/resource-recovery-facilitytransfer-station/pages/kitterykitchen-composting.

the 2,461 Service Members who died in Afghanistan; he along with 12 of his comrades was killed in a suicide attack during the withdrawal from Kabul.

In every war, there is always one that must fill the dignified but dubious role in history as being the last to sacrifice their full devotion. Each year on the 11th day of the 11th month as a nation we pause, not only to honor those that have given their lives, but for all those who believed so deeply in freedom that they were willing to give their lives to defend it. For

most Americans, talking about war is conceptual, something learned through history books, news reports, and movies. For those who have served, war is a real-time life experience. We remember that the democratic principles held so dear have been defended by these generations of Americans honored on Veterans Day, and more importantly, take inspiration from that sacrifice. There are no divisions in a foxhole, only those who stand together in defense of democracy.

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Berwick Public Library

Library Closed

The library will be closed on Friday, November 11, for Veterans’ Day.

Community Resilience Workshop

Wednesday, November 16, 5:30-7 p.m. Berwick residents are invited to participate in a public workshop that will help identify and prioritize projects to address local climate change impacts. Led by the Town of Berwick and the Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission, the workshop will feature experts and participants discussing climate impacts in Berwick and priority projects for the community.

Lebanon Art Group

Exhibit

Artwork from the Lebanon Art Group will be on display at the library through the months of November and December. “The Group” gathers every Tuesday morning at the home of Edward and Elaine Baker in Lebanon to enjoy time together creating works of art by many mediums.

Plan Ahead for the Thanksgiving Pie Sale

The library’s annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale will take place starting Tuesday, November 22 at 9:30 a.m. Pies, breads, and other goodies available for purchase. Bakers may sign up at the circulation desk to bake a goodie or two. All money raised helps support the library. The bake sale will continue on Wednesday, November 23 if items are still available. The library also has a collection of pie plates available for bakers to borrow – stop by anytime to pick one up!

For More Information

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

D. A. Hurd Library

Library Closed

The library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. The library will reopen November 12 at 9:30 a.m.

Senior Potluck Luncheon Monday, November 14 at 10 a.m., North Berwick Rec. Community Center. Join the library for coffee

and muffins/donuts/light snacks . The next potluch will be held on Monday, November 21.

Dinovember Pop-Up Story Time

Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m and Saturday, November 19 at 10 a.m. Watch out for Dinosaurs in the library for storytime!

Recycled Book Tree Craft Thursday, November 17, 3:304:30 p.m.

Holiday Raffle

To benefit the library, ongoing through Friday, December 16.

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

Chair Yoga Mondays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., With Maggie Cataldi from Half Moon Yoga. $15 per class.

Teen/YA weekly Book Group Mondays at 4 p.m.

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

Teen/YA Book/Craft Group Wednesdays at 2 p.m. Alternating book discussions and crafts, includes snacks.

Hand and Machine Sewing Join Kim for her weekly program on Thursdays, 1:30-3 p.m.

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

Coat and Food Drive Ongoing through December 16. Now accepting new or gently used winter coats, and non-expired non-perishable food items, to be shared with the North Berwick Food Pantry and North Berwick Clothing Closet.

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Nonfiction Book Group November 14 at 6:30 p.m. and every second Monday of the month. Discussing “The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James

Virtual Holiday Wine Tasting Tuesday, November 15. Kennebunk Free library is sponsoring a Virtual Holiday Wine Tasting from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lani Dietz, owner of Kennebunk’s Maine and Vine (13 Western Ave.), will talk about three wines that are perfect for the holiday season, followed by discussion, questions, and trivia prizes. Mention this KFL fundraiser to receive a 10% discount at Maine and Vine on the three selected wines. The first ten who register will be entered in a drawing to win a luxury charcuterie box for four from Kennebunkport’s The

Port Box Co. Suggested donation is $10.

Outdoor Story Time Mondays, 10-11 a.m. Join Miss Maria for songs, stories, and fun! It’s starting to get chillier, but we’ll have Storytime outside near the Faerie Garden as long as we can. Bring a blanket or towel to sit on, and bundle up if it’s chilly! In the event of rain or inclement weather, Storytime will be held indoors. Masks are required when attending library programs. These events are free and wheelchair accessible. This program is free and wheelchair accessible.

Improv Sessions

Participants had so much fun with

Improv, presenter Lisa Niedenfuhr has returned to host another session! The new sessions will run on Saturdays through November 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Class size will be limited. Please email the library to register.

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

November Book Club

Tuesday, November 15 at 11 a.m. We will be discussing “The Violin Conspiracy,” by Brenda Slocumb.

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Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA’s Double Helix” by Hoard Markel.

Reservations encouraged, please contact the library to sign up.

Ogunquit Historic Group

Thursday, November 17, 2:30-4 p.m. This gathering meets monthly to document the formal and informal history of Ogunquit. Bring your knowledge and memories and join the discussion.

For More Information

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

Rice Public Library

Story Time

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., on the second floor, story-time area. Stories, play, and a small takehome 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., on the second floor, story-time area.

For builders ages 5-12. Casual, drop-in building and play. All that is needed is imagination!

For More Information

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

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Pre-K Story Time Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities and a craft, with Miss Maureen. For children ages two to four, siblings up to age seven are welcome.

Dungeons & Dragons

The fantasy tabletop role-playing game! There are two groups to join: teens on Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., and all ages on Saturdays, 12-2 p.m. No experience is required. Come to the library or call to register.

Baby Toddler Story Time Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Baby time at the library. Singing, reading, and playing with Miss Maureen, for ages up to age 2. Siblings up to age 7 are also welcome.

For More Information

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

Wells Public Library

Library Closed November 11 for Veterans Day. Gardening to Please the Birds and Bees Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Maine State Horticulturalist Gary Fish gives an overview of the importance of incorporating native plants into the landscape. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Saturday, November 19, 1-3 p.m. There will be free popcorn!

World Citizens Storytime: Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join our “Around the World Family Storytime”. Our November country is Chile. Join us for a speaker and a potluck on Saturday, November 19.

Scrabble Fridays 1-3 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. For middle and high schoolers. Play a onetime epic adventure. Beginners welcome! Register online or call the library.

For More Information

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

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Library

Reading Competition

“Read ‘Til You Bleed” reading competition, through November. Sign up for the competition, and submit slips to the front desk with the number of pages read. Gothic and horror books count as one-

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.

Teen Collaborative Crafting: Geometric Watercolors Wednesday, November 16 at 1:15 p.m. Using painter’s tape, create a geometric unique piece of art that plays with negative space and color. We have the materials, you bring the creativity! Snacks will be provided. For students grades 5 and up. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

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

William Fogg Library

Hook with Books

Sewing Group Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join other library patrons who love to sew, knit, quilt, or hook! Bring your own project. Chat, share knowledge, and learn together!

Family Movie: Little Women

A Few Seconds with Our Fathers: Songs and Stories Saturday, November 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz for a concert honoring WWII veterans and their generation, while also paying tribute to veterans from all wars, through stories and original songs. The historical background of each story and song will be presented, as well as popular tunes from the wartime years. A memorabilia table is a special feature of the concerts.

Bead and Breathe

Monday, November 14 - Friday, November 18, 3-4 p.m. Make a beaded bracelet, keychain or

~ Arts & Entertainment ~

Return of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Announced Maine Women in the Arts Annual Awards Recipients

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Ogunquit Playhouse is proud to announce a five-week return engagement of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” as a bonus production in addition to their 2023 season. Tickets went on sale on November 1.

“This show saw such a tremendous audience response late this season, we couldn’t help but bring it back,” said Executive Artistic Director Bradford Kenney. “While our full 2023 Season show lineup won’t be announced until January 9, we wanted to make this very special gift available to audiences for the holiday season.”

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is the inspiring true story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From the string of pop classics Carole King wrote for the biggest acts in music, to her own life-changing, chartbusting success with “Tapestry,” Beautiful takes you back to where it all began, and takes the audience on the ride of a lifetime.

Featuring over two dozen pop classics, including “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Up on the Roof, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” and “Natural Woman,” this crowd-

pleasing international phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and the story you’ll never forget. Broadway’s “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” received seven nominations for the 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and ran for 2,416 performances.

Tickets are available at https://tickets.ogunquitplayhouse.org or 207-646-5511. The Playhouse is closed for the season, there are no walk-up sales. For more information, visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org and be sure to follow @OgunquitPlayhouse on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube.

KENNEBUNKPORTMaine Women in the Arts annual awards show returned this year after a hiatus due to COVID19, and was held September 30October 2. Over 40 local artists participated in showing their best new work.

Artwork was judged in a va-

riety of categories by professional artist Nancy Davison. Nancy is best known for her black-andwhite linoleum cuts and aquatint etchings of architectural landscapes. She is a life-long volunteer in the arts and is treasurer of the Ogunquit Arts Collaborative/ Barn Gallery and is a member of

Boston Printmakers. Five awards were presented by the judge, and show viewers voted on “People’s Choice.” Mary Nickerson received the first place “Best in Show” award for her oil painting, “Barnstable Harbor”

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~ Arts & Entertainment ~

Wind Ensemble Performs Veterans Day Concert

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The Seacoast Wind En semble (SWE) will perform a concert for Veterans Day, “Hon oring Those Who Have Served,” on Saturday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Star Theater in Kit tery. The program will include marches such as John Philip Sou

sa’s “Hands Across the Sea,” the patriotic “American Visions” by Travis Weller, “Autumn Rose” by Julie Giroux, and “Symphony for Band” by Morton Gould.

The concert is free and open to the public. SWE gladly accepts donations at the door. At this time, masks are optional at

Star Theater.

SWE, established in 1984, is a 50-piece community-level concert band, based out of Kit tery. Comprised of musicians from all professional occupations and trades, SWE performs annu ally throughout NH, Maine and northern Massachusetts.

The ensemble is directed by Dr. Mark Stickney, who has held teaching and conducting positions at numerous universi ties, travels extensively through out the country as a clinician and guest conductor, and is the founder of the nonprofit organi zation Historic Music of New port (RI). Assistant Conductor Jonathan Roth has been a music educator for over 30 years, and is currently music director of the Shapleigh School in Kittery, where he conducts three bands and the jazz ensemble.

The Star Theatre offers a unique venue for live theatre, per

formance events, lectures, train ings, workshops, and movies.

This theatre offers sound and lighting systems, a 20’ x 30’ movie screen with HD projector and retractable seating for 171, making it possible to schedule everything from plays, dance recitals, and movie screenings, to wedding receptions, concerts,

and lectures. Listening devices are available for the hearing im paired.

The Star Theater is locat ed at the Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kit tery. For more information, visit www.kitterycommunitycenter. org and www.seacoastwinden semble.org.

Culture & Quilts with Thompson

OGUNQUITQuilter and textile artist Elizabeth Thompson of Sun shine Quilts will showcase her homemade quilts and Christmas tree skirts at the Culture & Quilts program on November 12 at the Anchorage by the Sea Lightship Building, 125 Shore Road, Ogun quit, 4-7 p.m.

For each quilt purchased in November, Thompson will donate one quilt to Project Linus, a nonprofit that gives homemade

quilts to children in need.

Quilts will be on display through December 10. For more information or to schedule a viewing, call 207-646-9384 x 408.

TOWN OF WELLS CLAM LICENSES

All sales held at the Town Clerk’s Office 208 Sanford Road • 207-646-2882

First day of sale: November 22, 2022 Office hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Wells Residents: $30.00

Non-Residents: $60.00

Designated areas will be open every other weekend & holidays starting December 3, 2022

This year the Town will be selling Wells Resident day licenses for the days that the flats are open. Ten available daily. First come, first serve. Must purchase in person. Can be purchased in advance. $20.00 per day.

All licenses are non-refundable.

ABSOLUTELY NO COMMERCIAL DIGGING!

MUSIC PROGRAM GRANTS

AVAILABLE

Does your tax-exempt organization support or provide music programs for K-12 age children in York County? We are looking for you! Our Committee, acting on behalf of the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust, will select eligible organizations to receive a grant to be used for educational purposes such as instruments, specialized equipment and instructors, scholarships, etc., for K-12 age children in York County (please note requests for uniforms, travel, or programs outside of York County will not be considered). If you believe you meet the qualifications, please submit the dollar amount you wish to be awarded and its intended purpose, as well as a brief description of the

programs of your organization and evidence of your

status, by December 1, 2022 to Milda A. Castner, Trustee of the David A. Dionne Charitable Trust, c/o Bergen & Parkinson, LLC, 62 Portland Road, Suite 25, Kennebunk, ME 04043.

Antigua Featured in Rice Pudding Poetry

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Guest Host John Shea will welcome poet Diannely Antigua in a Rice Pudding Poetry reading at Rice Public Library, 8 Wentworth Street, Kittery, on Thursday, November 17, 6-8 p.m. The jazz trio Seasmoke will also per-

form, along with a small group of community readers. Refreshments will be served, and a book signing will follow the reading.

Diannely Antigua is a Dominican American poet and educator whose debut collection, “Ugly Music,” (YesYes

Ogunquit Author Book Signing

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Village Toy Funatic, 232 Main St., Ogunquit, is excited to host a book signing event for New York Times bestseller author and illustrator, Ogunquit resident Matt Tavares. He will be signing copies of his books on Saturday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tavares will have on hand reissued copies of his bestseller, “Twas the Night Before Christmas: Or Account of a Visit from St. Nicholas,” celebrating the 200th anniversary of the classic poem. He honors the poem’s original language in a definitive keepsake volume.

Tavares will be at Village Toy Funatic to sign and personalize his other books, including previous bestsellers “Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever,” “Red and Lulu,” “Growing up Pedro,” “Becoming Babe Ruth,” “A Ben Of All Trades,” “Crossing Niagara,” “Zachary’s Ball,” and “TwentyOne Steps.” His holiday books

convey the true meaning of the holiday season, highlighting how important it is to be surrounded by love.

Books will be available for pick up later in the day on November 12. Shipping is available for those not able to pick-up in person. The books are also available for pre-order via phone or in-store by filling out a personalization form for each book purchased. The bookstore asks for any personalization requests to be submitted by November 11. For more information, call at 207-646-7728.

Books, 2019) was the winner of the Pamet River Prize and a 2020 Whiting Award. She received her B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she won the Jack Kerouac Creative Writing Scholarship. She received her MFA at New York University, NYC, where she was awarded a Global Research Initiative Fellowship to Florence, Italy. She is the recipient of additional fellowships from CantoMundo, Community of Writers, and the Fine Arts Work

Summer Program. She was a finalist for the 2021 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship. Her work has also been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and was chosen for the Best of the Net anthology. Her poems can be found in Poem-a-Day, Poetry Magazine, The American Poetry Review, Washington Square Review, The Adroit Journal, and elsewhere. She resides in Portsmouth, NH, where she is the city’s 13th Poet Laureate. Diannely is host of the podcast, “Bread & Poetry.” All are welcome to this free

event in the newly expanded and renovated Rice Public Library. The gathering will take place in the New Community Room. For more information, visit www. rice.lib.me.us.

Health Insurance Scam Alert

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When adding to or changing Medicare or healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to “help” consumers find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. Open enrollment runs through December 7 for Medicare, and December 15 for healthcare.gov.

How the Scam Works

Open enrollment has begun, and the Better Business Bureau’s Scam Trackers website has already gotten numerous complaints of scam calls pretending to be from Medicare. In one

report, the target received “an automated message from Medicare and how they could help me. When I followed the prompts, it led me to a nice-sounding male who claimed they were working for Medicare.” In another report, the person received calls claiming, “I requested information from them about Medicare on the Medicare website, which I never did.”

These solicitors allege they can enroll the consumer in a better plan. Their new plan is cheaper, and maintains all the same services. To get started, all that is neeedd to do is some personal information, such as a personal Medicare ID number. The call is a scam, no matter how good the deal sounds and how convincing the caller seems. Sharing personal information over the phone will open anybody up to identity theft.

Selecting a health insurance plan can be challenging and complex. Be on the lookout for common red flags.

Be wary of anyone who calls unsolicited, out of the blue. Healthcare.gov and Medicare provide legitimate help with figuring out insurance plans. These people, sometimes called Navigators or Assisters, are not allowed to charge for their support. If someone asks for payment, it’s a scam.

Be wary of free gifts and “health screenings.” Keep a healthy level of skepticism any time a broker offers free gifts or other special deals. Never sign up with a broker who offers an ex-

Tips for Shopping on TikTok

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Shoppers who have bought products or services from TikTok content creators and influencers are in good company. According to one study, 49% of TikTok users reported recently purchasing something they saw on the platform. The social media juggernaut began offering in-app shopping last year, and is now expanding to “Live Shopping,” allowing creators, brands and influencers to sell their goods directly through their videos and posts.

While TikTok may be a good way to snag a deal promoted by a favorite influencer or content creator, phony products, less-than-

pensive sign-up gift in exchange for providing a Medicare ID number or additional personally identifiable information. Other times, brokers offer free “health screenings” to weed out people who are less healthy. This technique is called “cherry picking” and is against Medicare rules.

Guard all governmentissued numbers. Never offer Medicare ID number, Social Security number, health plan info, or banking information over the phone.

Go directly to official websites. To make changes to health care plans, go directly to Medicare.gov, Healthcare.gov, or an

scrupulous sellers, fake copycat accounts, and outright scams are also common. As shopping on TikTok expands, here’s how to have a positive shopping experience and avoid cons.

Avoid impulse buys. With TikTok and many other social media platforms, making a purchase can be as simple as clicking on the product and clicking on “buy.” Before purchasing something based on a 30-second video, online scam advisors recommend thinking the potential purchase through first. Some recommend waiting 48 hours between adding an item to the shopping cart and checkin g out, which gives the

employer’s health insurance provider. Don’t click on links in suspicious messages.

Contact employers directly. If there’s an unexpected email about benefits policies, ask the employer about it’s legitimacy before clicking on anything.

Call 1-800-MEDICARE to report suspicious activity, and visit www.healthcare.gov or call the Health Insurance Marketplace call center at 800-3182596 with any suspected cases of fraud. Report scams to www. bbb.org/scamtracker. Sharing scam experience can help others avoid falling victim to similar scams.

shopper extra time to research the product and the seller, and to make sure the purchase won’t throw off any budgets.

Always research the seller. Make sure the seller has plenty of account engagement, which means they have followers who comment on their posts and review their products. If the seller has a website, visit it and look for the red flags of a scam website. Do an online search of the company name and the words “complaint” or “scam.” Adding those keywords can bring any reports of suspicious behavior to your attention.

Pay close attention to consumer reviews. Reviews can help determine the quality of the product and how well the business handles customer service. Read reviews on TikTok, on the company or influencer’s website, and on the Better Business Bureau’s website at www.bbb.org for impartial product reviews.

Keep an eye on product descriptions. Some sellers might offer what appears to be a great deal on a name brand or viral product, but don’t forget to read the fine print. The Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that if the product description contains words like “refurbished,” “vintage,” or “close-out,” you might be getting a second-hand or imperfect item.

Watch out for scams. Shoppers may find high-dollar items for sale on TikTok at highly reduced prices, but these offers could indicate an outright scam. Some TikTokers have reported purchasing a product only to receive a fake version in the mail. Remember that “too-good-to-be-true” deals usually are. Besides unusually low prices, grammatical errors and missing contact information could also indicate an online shop is run by a scammer.

Understand return policies and keep good records. Before making a purchase, get to know the seller’s return and refund policies. Follow the influencer for awhile to get the best feel for their motives for being on TikTok in the fist place. Keep both digital printed records of all transactions in case they’re needed later on for a refund or to hold the seller accountable.

Emma’s Angels

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Meet sweet southern belle Fancy! Fancy is a 6-month-old, long hair, possible Coon Cat mix from Louisiana. She is spayed, up to date on her shots, and is ready for the next chapter in her life. Fancy does well with other cats and would do well in any home. Just a sweet girl! If you would like to meet Fancy, call 207-676-5599.

Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue in North Berwick. Any donations can be left in the drop box at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick. Thank you!

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

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An additional $42.5 mil lion in funding has been awarded to Maine’s Low Income Home Energy Assis tance program (LIHEAP). De livered by the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this fund ing will help low-income indi viduals and families pay for

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Unhappy with a purchase? Act quickly. According to TikTok terms of service, buyers have six days from when a prod uct is marked as “delivered” to make a return or refund request. After that, shoppers need to contact the seller or influencer directly or email commerce@ tiktok.com for customer sup port, and to learn about TikTok’s shopping guidelines.

Always pay by credit card. Using a secure credit card for online purchases is always a good idea, as it is much easier to contest a fraudulent charge and get the money credited back to the account. Money lost on a debit card is very difficult to recover, and could take several

~ Pets ~

Safe Haven Humane Society

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Young Nikki, one year old, is being fostered by one of our most experienced foster volun teers, who is already growing at tached to this young black and white kitty. Nikki was a stray. We were scrambling to find a foster home when we received an urgent call about her. It just so happened that a certain foster mom was visiting Safe Haven and – kismet! Without hesita tion, Helen opened her heart and her home to Nikki until she would be ready for her forever home.

The time has flown, and Nikki is now spayed and ready to be adopted. Foster mom Helen has done a great job with her and hates to see her go. But she knows that fostering is a bit tersweet experience, and wants to see Nikki go to the best home possible!

Since Nikki was an out door stray and has not been in doors for long, she is still adjust

Safe Haven Humane Society PO Box 91 / 1784 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-1611 / (207) 216-9169 info@safehavenhumanesociety.org www.safehavenhumanesociety.org

ing. So whoever applies to adopt her must be cat-savvy and have a home layout that prevents easy access to the outdoors.

All Safe Haven kitties are indoor-only, due to the perils they get into when outdoors. We want each one to have a long and healthy life, hence the indoor-only policy.

Nikki is lovely and affec tionate, and although she tol erates the other cats in Helen’s home, she doesn’t gravitate toward them, so she might be fine as an only kitty. Older chil dren who are respectful and gentle to animals would be won derful for Nikki as well.

This dear little girl has her entire life ahead of her. She had a tough start, but her fate changed when she was brought to Safe Haven and put in Hel en’s arms. Now, Nikki is ready for her next big step, and we’re looking for the best for her. For more information, call Leonore at 207-985-3227.

Fostering is a great way to be involved with rescue work. Safe Haven urgently needs more foster volunteers, as many cats are in great need now. Several kitties on our list have no safe place to go. Both of our shel ters are currently full. So is our

holding facility and Scaredy Cat School.

We don’t want any kitties to perish outside, so if you have a separate room in your home you can close off, and you love

cats and want to help us, give us a call at 207-229-8314.

Our Cattail vintage, thrift and antique shop is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is packed with incred ible items donated by the public. The proceeds help us pay vet bills and enables us to carry on our work saving lives. Dona tions are received on Saturdays 12-3 p.m. We welcome like-new, clean clothing – no heavy bags, please, as they must be moved three flights up to be sorted and priced. We also accept home furnishings, home décor, holi day decorations, kitchen and bakeware, items for Christmas gifts, art, pottery, collections, and anything vintage. Please be sure all items donated are in good working order and in like-new/gently used condition. Thank you all for your contin ued support of Safe Haven!

SEVEN DAYS A WEEK! Help us pay our vet bills and other expenses! Donations Accepted 12-3pm on Saturdays Only ( FMI 207-229-8314)

home heating costs this winter and cover unpaid utility bills.

“I pushed for this increased energy assistance relief because no one should be forced to choose between keeping their heat on or putting food on the table,” Maine US Representative Chellie Pingree recently said. “This fund ing will help thousands of Maine people afford to stay warm this winter.”

In September, Pingree, chair of the House Ap propria tions Subcommittee on the In terior and Environment, and her House colleagues passed an emergency supplemental fund ing package that included an additional $1 billion to address rising energy costs. Funding an nounce also included $100 mil lion appropriated for LIHEAP in 2023 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

to include additional funding for LIHEAP in the government funding package.

Individuals interested in ap plying for energy assistance can

visit www.energyhelp. us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral hotline toll-free at 1-866-6746327.

weeks before the refund is applied to the checking account.

For more more tips, visit www.bbb.org. Article content provided courtesy of the Better Business Bureau.

In September, Pingree and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) led a coalition of representatives from the New England Congressional Delegation in writing to the U.S. House and Senate Appropria tions Committees, urging them

STATEWIDEVeterans Day is a day to express gratitude to those who have proudly served in the military to preserve the country’s freedoms. For many Americans, the holiday can mean a parade down Main Street or a day of shopping Veterans Day sales, but for millions of veterans it can be another day struggling with a serious health issue tied to their service.

While there are more than 18 million U.S. veterans, approximately 200,000 leave active duty each year. The irony of veteran health is that upon entering service, most are at the peak of health and

fitness; however, after leaving service some can face a myriad of health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), musculoskeletal injuries, mental health challenges, and illnesses as a result of environmental exposure.

Veteran health issues are complex, and they are driven by many factors including age, race, gender, if the veteran saw combat or not, the geographic location where the veteran served, and the conflict itself. For example, according to the U.S. Census 2019 American Community Survey, those who served in the past 20 years, post 9/11, have a

43% chance of having a disability connected to their time in the military. Veteran statistics on PTSD vary based on the era in which the veteran may have served. Between 11% and 20% of those serving in Operations “Iraqi Freedom” and “Enduring Freedom” have PTSD in a given year. For Gulf War veterans, the average is 12%, and it is estimated as high as 30% of Vietnam veterans have had PTSD in their lifetime.

Each veteran’s health profile is unique. Working as a team with the individual, health care providers can devise a strategy to meet the patient’s health needs.

The U.S. Veterans Administration offers the following evidence-based recommendations: Get high quality sleep each night, seeking help for sleep difficulties; keep recommended screenings and immunizations up to date; stay active in working with a team to meet specific needs; manage stress; cut tobacco use; limit alcohol use; maintain a healthy weight by eating right and staying physically active; take measures to protect

yourself and family from harm and injury, including self-harm or domestic abuse.

Veterans Day is a day to honor those who answered the call, and it can also be used as a reminder to veterans that help is out there, whether their wounds are physical or in the form of mental health challenges.

To reach a trained crisis counselor, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (previously known as the National Suicide

Prevention Lifeline) at 1-800273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), or chat at https://988.lifeline. org. The lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support.

For more information on individual health needs for vets, visit www.va.gov/healthcare/health-needs-conditions.

Article content provided courtesy of Ana Stankovic, MD Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of New England (www.uhc.com).

Flu Season May Impact Blood Supply

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The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

Paired with busy holiday schedules, seasonal illnesses may make it harder to collect the blood hospital patients require this winter. Donors, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets, can help bolster the blood supply now by making an appointment to give in the coming weeks.

As a thank-you, the Red Cross is offering several opportunities to donors this month: All who give now through November 22 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Details are available at www.rcblood. org/perks. Those who give over the Thanksgiving holiday, November 23-27, will get a Red Cross knit beanie, while supplies last. All who help from November 28 to December 15 will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. Details are available at www.rcblood.org/ together.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:

Kennebunk

Tuesday, November 15, 12-5:30 p.m., Saint Marthas Church, 34 Portland Road.

Kittery

Thursday, November 17, 1-6 p.m. at Kittery Lions Club, 117 State Road; Wednesday, November 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road.

South Berwick

Wednesday, November 23, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m at First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St.

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. There is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Learn more about flu safety and prevention at www.redcross.org/flusafety.

Health & Fitness

York Hospital To Offer Diabetes Webinar

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While almost 30 million people in the U.S. have some form of diabetes, one in four do not even realize they are walking around with the disease. To help educate the community on the facts and fallacies of diabetes, Emily Appleton, PA-C, and Julie Wark, APRN-BC, providers with Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates of York Hospital, will present an interactive webinar called “Diabetes: Facts & Fiction,” on Tuesday, November 15, 12-1 p.m.

The webinar, in the heart of November’s National Diabetes Month, will highlight risk factors, symptoms and types of diabetes. Also included will be common concerns such as: the difference between Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2; signs and symptoms of pre-diabetes; obesity and insulin resistance;

Sign Up Open for Health Coverage

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The annual open enrollment period for 2023 individual health insurance began on November 1 with open enrollment to end January 15, 2023. Those who enroll in a plan by December 15 will have their coverage begin on January 1, 2023. Those who sign up during open enrollment after December 15 will have their coverage begin on February 1, 2023.

More than eight out of 10 Mainers who enrolled in Marketplace coverage during the last open enrollment period qualified for financial assistance to lower their monthly premiums. However, even more Mainers are now eligible for help with their 2023 coverage. “As a result of federal policy changes, more Maine individuals and families than ever will qualify for help paying for premiums and out-of-pocket costs,” said DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew. “We stand ready to assist anyone looking for health coverage in finding a plan that works for them.”

What’s changing in 2023? Roughly 34,000 Mainers may be newly eligible for Marketplace subsidies in 2023, thanks to the Biden administration fixing the “family glitch.” For years, the family glitch prevented people from getting subsidies if they had an offer

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screening for diabetes; lifestyle intervention and prevention for Type 2. The program will end with a live Q&A session. Participants may submit questions when they register or by emailing info@yorkhospital.com and putting “Diabetes Webinar” in the subject line.

Appleton’s experience ranges from clinical instructor and athletic trainer at the State University of New York/Stony Brook and the University of New Hampshire to physician assistant in Boston’s Faulkner Hospital ER and dialysis access coordinator at the Renal Division of Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She currently splits her time caring for and educating patients at Diabetes & Endocrinology of York Hospital and Kittery Family Practice. Emily earned her BS in Kinesiology from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, and an MSHS in the Physician Assistant Program at Quinnipiac

University, Hamden, CT.

Wark has over 15 years of experience in nursing, most at York Hospital in roles as risk coordinator, med-surg nurse, and RN care manager at Kittery Family Practice. Now at Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates of York Hospital, she provides her patients with education, support, management, and treatment of diabetes and other endocrinology disorders. She earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Maine at Orono, and an MSN in

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care from Walden University. Sign up at www.eventbrite. com/e/diabetes-facts-fictiontickets or visit www.yorkhospital.

com/events. Those who cannot join live the day of the seminars can still sign up to view on the hospital’s YouTube channel after the event.

Free Dementia Support Groups

Do You Suffer from Heartburn and GERD?

Your team at Surgery Associates of York Hospital can help!

More than 4 in 10 American adults have a history of GERD, a condition that allows food and stomach acids to move back up the esophagus. If you, or someone you know, is suffering from this, York Hospital general surgeons Dr. Anthony Hesketh, Dr. Molly Buzdon and Dr. Jessica Schnur, are here to help. Call for an appointment at (207) 361-3633. Office locations in York and Wells. Free transportation provided for all patients coming to the York Hospital Surgery Center for procedures. Call (207) 351-3413 for more information.

Anthony Hesketh, MD, PhDMolly Buzdon, MD, FACS

Schnur, MD,

~ Dining ~

Join us for our Fall Wine Dinner! ursday, Nov. 17 • 5-7 p.m.

Join us for our first Wine Dinner!

Wednesday, May 18 • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Featuring selections from Northern and Southern Greece. Special guest Jack Wagner of National Wines.

Featuring Selections from Northern and Southern Greece Special guest Tom Knight of SoPo Wine Co

Join us for our first Wine Dinner!

JoinusforourfirstWineDinner!

First Course

Wednesday, May 18 • 5:00-7:00 p.m.

First Course

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Ricotta Gnocchi: Locally foraged seasonal mushrooms and lemon sage brown butter. Paired with Atlantis Dry White, Santorini, Greece.

Fresh local oysters with pomegranate granita Paired with Ode de Panos Sparkling Moschofilero

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Fresh local oysters with pomegranate granita Paired with Ode de Panos Sparkling Moschofilero

Duck confit salad with arugula kasseri cheese cherries and pecans Paired with ATMA Assyrtiko

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Artisan Autumn Greens and Grilled Halloumi Cheese: Chicory, red endive and butter lettuces, honey bourbon roasted seckel pear, pickled baby peppers, pancetta, dijon, and blistered red ame grape dressing, toasted hazelnut crumble. Paired with Lyrarakis Crete Plyto, Crete, Greece.

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Bluefin tuna, avocado crema, apple and radish salad Paired with Young Vines Xinomavro

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Bluefin tuna avocado crema apple and radish salad Paired with Young Vines Xinomavro

Gulf of Maine Day Boat Scallops Puttanesca: Spicy tomatoes, garlic, anchovy, capers, black olives, gemelli pasta, and parmesan. Paired with Monograph Agiorgitiko, Peloponnese, Greece.

Australian lamb saddle cauliflower puree with pomegranate jus and oyster mushrooms Paired with Porfyros Red Blend

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Honey and lemon yoghurt cake with fresh berries Paired with Mavrodaphne

Agnello Alla Scottadito: Herb and juniper rubbed “burnt nger lamb chops”, green goddess marble potato salad, balsamic honey glazed treviso radicchio, seared cherry tomatoes, and fennel chi onade. Paired with Amethystos Red, Macedonia, Greece.

Dessert Honey and lemon yoghurt cake with fresh berries Paired with Mavrodaphne

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Michele N. Boston, 80

NORTH BERWICK – Michele N. Boston, 80 years of age, of North Berwick, and formerly of Catskill, NY, passed away on October 31, 2022.

Michele was born in Catskill, NY on September 27, 1942, to David and Mildred (Van Pett) Horton. She graduated from high school in Catskill, NY, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Albany.

She met Robert “Bob” Boston in Valatie, NY, and they were married on April 17, 1965. They bought one of the first condos in the Pheasant Hill Condo Development in North Berwick, where they were members of the Condo Association. Additionally, Michele served as Ombudsman for the condo association. The couple remained happily married until Robert’s death in 2012.

Michele began her career

as an educator at Ichabod Crane High School in Valatie, NY. After she moved to North Berwick in 1996, she first taught at Marshwood High School and then at Wells High School. She went on to teach at Marshwood Junior High School until her retirement. She also created the adult education program still running today in Wells.

In addition to teaching, Michele was a Mary Kay representative for 30 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 60 years and was also a member of the Cape Neddick Country Club, where she and her husband enjoyed playing golf in their spare time.

Michele is survived by her son Robert C. Boston, Jr. of Indianapolis, IN; son Victor Lewis Boston of Osakis, MN; sister Andrea Kearney of New York; sister Marlene Kimpel of New York; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours. A funeral service for Michele was held on Monday, November 7 at 2 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells, followed immediately by her interment at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wells. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michele’s memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920, or at www.jdrf.org.

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Kathleen DuLong, 76

WELLS – Kathleen DuLong, 76, of Wells, passed away on October 20, 2022, while living with her daughter in Hillsboro, OR. She was born December 6, 1945, in Winchester, MA, the daughter of Daniel A. and Helen M. Gaynor.

Kathy was an active member of the Wells community for most of her adult life. She coached an undefeated girls’ Little League softball team (the Flamingos), led Brownie and Girl Scout troops, and was a vocal fan at her children’s sporting events. She knitted hundreds of hats, scarves, and mittens that she donated to groups like the Elks, St. Mary’s Church, local hospitals, and her family. She was full of the Christmas Spirit

year-round, and was known to keep a tree up with decorations of various holidays, and to launch into a Christmas song on any occasion.

In her younger days, Kathy managed various stores and restaurants owned by her parents in Ogunquit, where she was always regarded as a friendly and fun boss. Later, she spent nine years as a school bus driver for bus #5 with the Wells School District. After that, she worked the front desk at various campgrounds and hotels.

Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Richard James DuLong of Wells; sister Carol Ann McHale of Wells; son Daniel Joseph DuLong of Ogunquit; two daughters, Carole Ann DuLong of Hillsboro, OR, and Debra Ann DuLong Fitts of Wells; three grandsons, Matthew DuLong, Lucian Fitts, and Dylan DuLong. She also held dear her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

A celebration of Kathleen’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 19 at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, visit Kathleen’s Book of Memories Page at www. bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel in Wells. • • • • • • • • • •

Henry “Hank” Lewis Mosher, 85

WELLS – Henry “Hank” Lewis Mosher, 85, a resident of both Canton and Wells, passed peacefully in his sleep October 21, 2022. He was born in Orono on November 5, 1936, to parents Eleanor Sweatt and Wendell Mosher.

He graduated from Orono High School in 1954, then went on to receive a degree in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Maine at Orono, followed by a masters degree in electrical engineering from Penn State.

Hank married Joyce Robinson in 1963, and they had one son, Norman Mosher. After a year working at the paper mill in Jay, they moved to Connecticut, where Hank worked for Schick Razor Company, Envirotech Engineering, and as a self-employed electrical engineer for over 30 years. He

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moved back to Maine in 1997. He was a member of the North Jay Grange, the Maine Obsolete Auto League (MOALs), and the American Society of Dowsers.

Hank was a gentle and kind man who learned to love late in his life, and found that with his surviving, loving companion Darlene Chadbourne of Wells. He loved antique trains, engines, cars, museums and history. He loved fixing things and making them work again, and was passionate about dowsing, UFOs, and alternative energy.

Henry (Hank) is survived by his son Norman Mosher of Kent, CT; sisters Athalie Southard, Susan Toms, and Sara Gies-

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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.

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mann; their spouses, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; along with many friends who appreciated his stories, humor, and gentleness. Those who passed before him include his parents, sister Ruth Harlow, and Joyce Mosher.

Hank is best remembered as a gentle soul, a gifted dowser, a curious ufologist, an avid square dancer, and a brilliant engineer who never saw a project he thought he couldn’t fix.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 12, 1-3 p.m. at the Trailblazers Family Club, 102 Bills Lane, Wells.

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

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THANK YOU ST. JUDE: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, by the 9th day your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised and done.

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Edward Phillip Newell, 74

WELLS – Edward Phillip Newell, 74, longtime resident of Kennebunk, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Phil was born September 21, 1948 in Boston, MA, to Dr. Edward and Geneva Brown Newell. He attended Berwick Academy, Wagner College, and the University of Maine.

Phil started his career working at the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport for a number of years, before getting into real estate. He was the real estate broker responsible for selling The Shawmut Inn in later years for owners Richard T. Hennessey and Raymond Mailhot. Phil started working for Robert Marier, prior to establishing Reagan, Smith, and Newell, then Smith and Newell, which was later purchased by Prudential Prime Properties.

In the early 1990s, Phil started M.M. Newtin wine brokerage with his friend Ralph Austin. Through his friendships with Peter Emery, Stephen Cross and Paul D. Carr, M.M. Newtin garnered the rights to

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

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Throughout Phil’s lengthy career in real estate and wine, he made many friends in various business groups. He was a 50-year member of the Arundel Masonic Lodge #76 in Kennebunkport, and loved to play golf with Dick Ackley and his buddies. An avid bicyclist, he rode many miles, most days with John Walker.

Phil was previously married to Joyce Lawrence, then later to Carol Chaisson in 2002, his beloved wife. She was his caregiver as he struggled with dementia and Parkinson’s Disease in his final years.

He is survived by his loving wife Carol, sister Jeanne, niece Ashley, cousin Terel, and Carol’s family.

This last year, Phil made his home at Avita in Wells, where he made the girls laugh and received loving care. We want to acknowledge Avita and Beacon Hospice for the outstanding care he received on his final journey.

As Phil spent some of his happiest times watching the wildlife along the river at his home in Kennebunk, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kennebunk Land Trust or the National Alzheimer’s Association.

He was always the person who made people have fun. He lit up the room with his wit and humor. That’s the way Phil should be remembered.

A celebration of Phillip’s life was held at The Rhumb

Line Motor Lodge, 41 Turbats Creek Road, Kennebunkport, on Sunday, November 6, 2-4 p.m. To leave a message of condolence, visit Phil’s book of Memories Page at www.bibberfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.

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While Veterans Day is celebrated with just a few moments of silence each year, there is always opportunity to find a way to serve, living up to the legacy of the nation’s Veterans. When the Armistice was signed in 1918, when the Japanese surrendered, and when the last flights departed Kabul and Saigon, these were not simply endings, but new beginnings. Everyone can honor those who served by recognizing the sacrifices they made to preserve the nation’s democracy.

As Adlai Stevenson once stated, “Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.” Let this Veterans Day be a new beginning. Go forth and find a way to serve the nation, local communities, and each other – we owe it to our Veterans.

Article submitted courtesy of Joseph Reagan, Director of Military and Veterans Outreach for Wreaths Across America and Afghanistan Veteran. For more information, visit www. wreathsacrossamerica.org.

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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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“The other thing that I think is important about these interviews is that they can inform policy,” continued Senator King. “A veteran made a point to me in our interview that he thought it would be worthwhile to ask the military to look at veteran suicide by job classification. That is [now] an amendment in the National Defense Act that will be on the floor of the US Senate in a few weeks, and it came out of that in-

terview. We’re

Defense Department to study the issue of veteran suicide by job classification to see if there are places with additional danger that we should address. People in my business don’t listen enough, and that’s what this program is all about, is listening to veterans from a variety of backgrounds, a variety of conflicts, and a variety of experiences.”

During the presentation ceremony, VHP Director Mohindra thanked Senator King for his work on the project and for submitting the nine Maine interviews.

Senator King and everyone in your office who helped organize the interviews and collect the stories,” said Mohindra. “You have ensured that the voices of veterans you interviewed will live on. We tend to think of that as being something that lives on because we’re speaking to individual veterans. But the truth is that legacy of service and that life, living property of that legacy is not just because you’re taking these individual personal narratives. It’s because of the use and what happens to them once they’re here. They don’t sit on dusty shelves, but they’re used every day. Countless communities across Maine and

the nation will benefit from this.”

Over the last year, Senator King has conducted nine interviews with Maine veterans as part of the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project, an effort by the Library to collect, preserve and distribute the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. The interviews and primary documents from the project are then used by researchers, historians, students, and filmmakers across the country.

For more information, visit www.loc.gov/vets.

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(pictured). Second pla ce was awarded to Norma Johnson for “One Step at a Time,” and third place went to Mary Elizabeth Grady for “Standing Together.”

In addition, Marie Wilson-Lago and Andrea Roth-Kimmich both received honorable mention.

“People’s Choice” went to Ellen Pelletier for her pastel, “Evening Colors.”

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WHS Announces Athlete of the Month Recepients

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The Athletics Department at Wells High School announced recently that student–athletes Anna Woodward, and Jackson Koh were nominated by their coaches to receive the distinction of Athlete of the Month for November. This is in recognition of their academics and sportsmanship on and off the field.

Present when the award certificates were handed out to the students in WHS’s trophy display area were Interim Athletics Director Jodie Lawlor, WHS Volleyball Coach Rachel

Graceffa, and WHS Soccer Coach Richard TerwilligerSmith.

Senior Anna Woodward was recognized for her participation on the school’s volleyball team. “I was really excited when I got this award,” she said, noting that two of her brothers had previously received an Athlete of the Month Award from WHS. “That’s pretty cool,” she observed.

Rachel Graceffa is Woodward’s coach, and had this to say about her: “We had a tough season this year, but in our last five volleyball games we went

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

Please take notice that G. Christopher Miller Revocable Trust, 8 Moultons Way, Kittery Point, ME 03905 is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB on or about September 9, 2022.

The application is for construction of a tidal dock at 8 Moultons Way, Kittery Point, ME 03905.

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

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

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s office in Portland during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Kittery, Maine.

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103.

Kittery Planning Board SITE WALK

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35 Badgers Island West, Shoreland Development Plan – Sketch Plan Review

Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.9.3 Shoreland Development Review requirements of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, owner B.I.W. Group, LLC and agent Steven Riker with Ambit Engineering request approval to expand a legally non-conforming building and convert an existing office building to 10 residential units on a legally conforming lot located on real property with the address of 35 Badgers Island West, Tax Map 44, Lot 71, in the Mixed-Use Badgers Island Zone (MU-BI), Shoreland Overlay Zone (OZ-SL-250’), and Resource Protection Overlay Zone (OZ-RP).

Town of Kittery Seeks Civil Design Firm

The Town of Kittery seeks consulting assistance from a qualified landscape/civil design firm to assess the existing conditions and develop a renovation plan for Memorial Field.

The plan will seek to best meet the Town’s athletic/recreational program needs given the opportunities and limitations of the Memorial Field site.

Deliver proposals to the Town Manager’s Office at Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904, no later than 4:00 PM on November 29, 2022.

For a complete description and instructions on how to submit a proposal, please visit www.kitteryme.gov/bids. Questions accepted via email to Town Manager, Kendra Amaral at kamaral@kitteryme.org.

Town of Kittery Seeks Consulting Assistance

The Town of Kittery seeks consulting assistance in the development of a five-year strategic plan for the Rice Public Library in Kittery, Maine.

The strategic plan will establish a road map of goals and objectives for the Rice Public Library, and inform budgeting, staffing, program development, collection management, and service delivery for the ensuing five years.

Deliver proposals to the Town Manager’s Office at Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904, no later than 4:00 PM on November 28, 2022.

For a complete description and instructions on how to submit a proposal, please visit www.kitteryme.gov/bids. Questions accepted via email to Town Manager, Kendra Amaral at kamaral@kitteryme.org.

5-O. She was a large contributor to that stretch of the season,” said Graceffa. “She is an extremely hard-working athlete. She is driven.” And in an earlier statement, Graceffa pointed out that Anna Woodward, “was a great captain for the warriors!” Junior Jackson Koh was recognized for his academics and participation on the WHS Boys Varsity Soccer team. “I just think it’s awesome,” said Koh about the award, expressing his gratitude not only for his own efforts, but that of the others that led to this recognition. “It’s like an achievement to add to what you have done.”

“Jackson has really grown as an individual and as a teammate, both on and off the soccer pitch,” coach Richard Terwilliger-Smith said about Koh at the award presentation. “He is a great person to be around, and

I am excited that he was able to get this award.”

The Athlete of the Month Award program at WHS has been recognizing student-athletes for their achievements since early 2008.

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On Saturday, October 22, Marshwood Travel Soccer (MTU) visited Wildcat Stadium in Durham, NH, to take part in University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Youth Soccer Night. UNH played Binghamton from New York.

Members of the MTS U14 boys team took part in UNH’s tunnel entrance during the national anthem, joined players during the “international walkon” for UNH and the opposing team, as well as participated in the “hype bowl.”

The kids also got to tailgate on the paying fields, watch warm-ups from the sidelines, use the field during half-time, make announcements over the

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PA system, and meet UNH players for pictures and autographs following the game. For more information, visit www.marshwoodsoccerclub.com.

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meditation breathing stick. This program is for youth grades 5-12.

Adult Crafts: Decorate a Gingerbread House Wednesday, November 16, 4-6 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit! Join Michele B. for a gingerbread house craft activity. Assembled houses will be provided, and together we’ll decorate with all kinds of candy and icing and let our creativity fl ow. This program is designed for adults. Registration required.

Knitting Group

Thursday, November 17 at 10 a.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.

A Matter of Balance

Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. In partnership with Southern Maine Agency on Aging.

A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized program designed to help reduce fall risks, exercise to increase strength and balance, and learn self-advocacy for independence. This is a discussionbased class with the goal of learning from fellow participants. Free of charge. FMI call 207-396-6578 or visit: www.smaaa.org/events.

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

From left to right are Rachel Graceffa, Anna Woodward, Jackson Koh, and Richard Terwilliger-Smith.

BA Girls Varsity Soccer vs. New Hampton School

The Bulldogs took on the Huskies at New Hampton School on Wednesday, Novem ber 2.

Despite being up by a goal at half time, the Bulldogs went away with a 1-1 tie, giving them a record of 13-2-2 on the season.

New Hampton had a 15-3 shot advantage over the Bull dogs, and both teams had four corner kick opportunities.

The Bulldogs came out strong in the first minute of the game when Chili Dowd (Ames bury, MA) took a shot on goal, and it went just wide. New Hampton then kept control of the ball consistently for the first 10 minutes of the game until the Berwick team found their rhythm and began to battle.

With 21 saves in this match, Goalie Allie Moore (North Berwick) made one beautiful save after another. In the 16th minute, she jumped high and caught the ball when a New Hampton offensive player shot from the 18.

Twenty minutes into the game, Blake Metcalf (Scarbor ough) made a gorgeous corner kick and Bella Mazza (Mad bury, NH) shot wide, hitting the side netting.

Three minutes later, Allie

Moore made another great save off an impressive shot from a New Hampton player.

In the 35th minute, the Bulldogs made a clear state ment when they scored a goal.

This goal occurred when Allie Moore hit a free kick to Chili Dowd who beat a defender and kicked it to Bella Mazza; Mazza tapped it into the box to Grace Libby (Standish) who knocked it to Ginger Friedman (North Hampton, NH) and Ginger Friedman shot and scored in the back of the net.

The second half of the game featured more impressive saves by Allie Moore, such as one she made in the 67th minute when she punched the ball out.

With 13 minutes left in the game, New Hampton shot high over the goal after a Berwick foul in the defensive third.

Allie Moore made another great save with 8 minutes left to go in the match.

With four minutes left in the second half, New Hampton scored their first and only goal, creating the tie score.

Allie Moore saved the ball on a front smother with only two minutes left on the clock.

While they would have liked having come away with a win, the Bulldogs fought hard for the tie.

Scoring Summary

35th min: Friedman from Libby Goalkeeping

Summary

Berwick Moore, 80 min, 1GA New Hampton, 80 min, 1 GA

BA Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Brewster Academy

The Bulldogs experienced a 4-0 loss against a talented Brewster Academy team on Friday, November 4 in the sun shine at Berwick, bringing their record to 13-3-2 on the season. Brewster had a 12-6 shot advan tage over Berwick, and Berwick had a 4-2 advantage on corner kicks.

Both teams came out strong with Brewster getting their first shot off in the fourth minute of the game, and Ber wick getting their first shot in the fifth minute.

The first half of the game was filled with determined and beautiful plays by the Berwick team, including in the 35th minute when Goalie Allie Moore punched the ball out of the net with one fist – one of her many great saves of the game. A minute later, defend er Eliza Small (Portsmouth, NH) jumped high in the air and turned her body to block a strong shot from a Brewster of fensive player.

In the last minute of the

first half, Brewster scored off a shot from outside the 18 into the top corner of the net. Brewster had a strong second half, scor ing three more goals in the 51st minute, 54th minute, and 69th minute.

While the score may not show it, every single Bulldog fought hard until the very end of the game.

The Bulldogs will play their final game of the regular season against Concord Academy at Concord on Wednesday, Novem ber 9, and they will host an EIL Semifinal game on their home turf on Friday, November 11.

Scoring Summary

39th min: Brewster Academy 51st min: Brewster Academy 54th min: Brewster Academy 69th min: Brewster Academy

Goalkeeping Summary Berwick Moore, 80 mins, 4GA

of health coverage from a parent or spouse’s employer, even if that employer coverage was unafford able for the family members.

Mainers shopping for 2023 coverage can choose from health plans offered by Anthem, Com munity Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim, and, in Cumberland County, Taro Health. Premium estimates and 2023 plan op tions are available using www. coverme.gov’s plan comparison tool. Certified Maine enrollment assisters also provide free and impartial help applying for and enrolling in health coverage.

For more information and to enroll, visit www.coverme. gov. or call the Consumer As sistance HelpLine at 1-800-9657476.

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