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A coalition has been established to oversee the continued implementation of transit, housing, and communications initiatives identified in a 2019 Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) funded through a U.S. Department of Defense grant with the Town of Kittery and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS). Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission (SMPDC) is leading the effort with a committee comprised of Kittery town staff, shipyard officials, City of Portsmouth representatives,

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Linda Littlefield Grenfell grew up in “The Emerald Forest.” In truth, this magicalsounding place was just a field with a pine tree but to an imaginative child, it was special. There in Eliot, on an acre of land between a creek and a river, the young girl climbed trees and played on the banks of the Piscataqua. She started canoeing as soon as she could sit up between her father’s legs. “I was always outside,” she says.

How fitting that this child of nature would evolve into a Maine Master Naturalist, a licensed Maine Sea Kayaking Guide and an Environmental Educator at the Wells Reserve.

Her journey to reach these goals, however, would prove to be long and circuitous, leading her through hills and valleys of educational dilemma, spiritual discovery and personal grief.

At 19, the self-proclaimed hippy and college dropout headed to Sugarloaf Mountain to ski and spend time in the woods.

After a time of reveling in what she calls her “adolescent rebellion,” Grenfell’s life was surprisingly redirected by “The Princess of Sugarloaf Mountain.” This sarcastically intended moniker referred to a thirtysomething woman, still dallying at the mountain and working at an inn. The young Grenfell looked at her one day and thought, “I don’t want to be that.”

She ended up at UMaine at Orono. Unsure of what to pursue, she became a Philosophy major, but she struggled person-

ally. Living in a freshman dormitory, three years older than her classmates, Grenfell became depressed. Thankfully, her rescuer appeared in the form of one Kris Dahlberg, the Dean of Women, who took the floundering student under her wing. “She saved my life.” Grenfell says.

Dahlberg moved Linda to a graduate dormitory where a whole new world revealed itself. For the first time in her life, she was among people with differ-

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Partnership to Oversee Transit & Housing Initiatives in Kittery

Maine and New Hampshire transportation organizations, and other municipal, state, and federal partners. The group conducted its kickoff meeting recently at the Rice Public Library in Kittery. The goal is to refine and implement strategies identified in the previous JLUS phases to improve traffic congestion and address housing affordability throughout the region in addition to building communication and collaboration between the shipyard surrounding municipalities.

A Joint Land Use Study is a planning initiative in which a local government and a military installation collaborate to create a blueprint for their mutual benefit – preserving military readiness while supporting community growth and economic development. In 2019, a JLUS planning phase was completed, focused on transportation, workforce housing, and land use issues surrounding the shipyard. It led to recommendations to improve traffic congestion, address climate and economic resiliency,

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Small Business Saturday is on November 26 this year, helping to promote local communities and small businesses throughout the area. Many small businesses are incentivizing shoppers that upcoming weekend, helping to increase local holiday sales, rebuild from the negative effects of the pandemic, and reconnect with local communities, shop owners and restaurants.

Founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

since 2011, Small Business Saturday has become an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season. Historically, reported projected spending among U.S. consumers who shopped at independent retail-

and regional workforce housing challenges associated with the shipyard, and other large employers in the region.

Linda Littlefield Grenfell A Child of Nature Small Business Saturday is November 26

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ers and restaurants on Small Business Saturday reached an estimated $23.3 billion, according to the 2021 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey commissioned by American Express.

Area businesses, the SBA, Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), and American Express will be kicking off the 2022 holiday season by encouraging consumers to support the nation’s nearly 32 million independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long.

For more information and the many ways businesses and consumers can participate, visit www.sba.gov/about-sba/ organization/sba-initiatives/ small-business-saturday and www.americanexpress.com/ us/small-business/shop-small.

According to Stephanie Carver, SMPDC transporta-

Library Brings Awareness to Recycling Programs

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York Public Library has teamed up with the York Recycling Committee to celebrate Maine Recycles Week throughout the month of November.

The Library has set up an interactive display off of the main lobby, where visitors can test their recycling prowess. Items to consider: a plastic takeout container, a paper coffee cup, a cereal box, a plastic bubble mailer, and other packaging many encounter on a daily basis.

In the Children’s Room downstairs, the same display has been adapted for a younger audience as a fun scavenger hunt.

“It can be tricky know-

ing what is recyclable and what isn’t. We want to recycle it all, but that’s part of the problemwe can’t recycle it all through the single stream system,” said Sophie Smith, Assistant Library Director.

“That’s why we made it into a game at the library. Stop by and see if you know the correct way to dispose of the items on our table, and challenge young ones to do the same in the Children’s Room,” she continued.

For guidance, York residents can consult “Recycle Coach,” an app that specifies what can be recycled in York, and where and how to do so, whether it’s in single stream curbside re-

cycling, at the Witchtrot Road Recycling Facility, or elsewhere. A link to download the app can be found below. The material may also be viewed in a web browser.

But there is more York residents can do in service to the planet. The York Recycling Committee encourages all to stick to the “Five Rs” of recycling: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle.

The amount of waste generated affects the environment in multiple ways: it contributes to the worsening climate crisis, it has a negative impact on wildlife and the natural environment, and it is detrimental to public health.

“Once waste is created, all options to deal with it require energy and resources, which is why “Refuse” is the first R,” said Victoria Simon, chair of the York Recycling Committee.

There are a number of simple things everyone can do to avoid creating waste, she explained, including bringing one’s own bags, water bottles, coffee mugs and travel eating utensils. When eating out, refuse straws. Avoid pre-packaged food when possible. At the grocery store, use produce bags brought from home rather than the plastic ones provided.

“Food scraps are also a valuable resource,” Simon said. “Composting food returns important vitamins and minerals to the soil, and reduces greenhouse gasses.”

York residents can drop off food scraps in the Mr. Fox Composting bins at the Witchtrot Recycling Facility. A sticker is required for composting.

For more information, con-

tact the York Recycling Committee at www.recycling@yorkmaine.org. A link to download the Recycle Coach app can be found at www.yorkpublicworks. org/recycle-coach.

Marshwood Honors Local Vets

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On Thursday, November 10, Marshwood Great Work School honored local Veterans with a moving ceremony. Great Works hasn’t been able to host a Veterans Day Ceremony with guests since 2019, so this was very special to everyone attending.

The students were honored to have the Color Guard from VFW Post 5744 present the flags. The chorus sang “The Star Spangled Banner,” “How Do You Tell a Veteran ‘Thank You,’” and “A Tribute to the Armed Services.”

Students read and performed the book “America’s White Table.”

Mike Alberts, a guest speaker from A House in the Woods, joined in. A House in the Woods is a non-profit organization offering outdoor programs for active military and veterans. Students read their essays, “How do I tell a Veteran ‘Thank You?’”

Sailors from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard were guest speakers, and answered students’ questions about life in the military and living on a sub-

marine. Some of the questions brought quite a few laughs!

After the ceremony, students and their Veterans guests enjoyed a special breakfast.

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ing lifestyles and ethnicities.

She came to know stude nts of diverse orientations and religious backgrounds, and found them to be wonderful people. “It was so grounding,” she recalls. Perhaps even more importantly, she discovered a love of learning.

Spirituality was an as-yetunrealized entity in Grenfell’s life, but that was soon to change.

She began taking Theology courses as part of her Philosophy major, but any theological

interest she had was intellectual, not spiritual. She recalls how adamant she was in her lack of belief: “I wanted to argue against any faith at all.” And then, her father died. She was devastated. “Everything shifted,” she says.

Her deep grief set her on an unforeseen path to grief counseling and, much to her own surprise, ministry. After attending BU School of Theology, Grenfell spent a year in Denver studying Clinical Pastoral Care and doing an internship on death and dying. Here, while becom-

ing a certified chaplain, she realized that comforting families during the dying process was not enough. As a pastor, she could continue to be with these families after the death, to offer more than just temporary consolation. And so, the girl who denied faith became the woman who embraced the title of United Methodist Minister, serving churches in Boston and southern Maine.

Linda’s winding journey led her to still more unexpected destinations. The young woman who began her college studies uncertain of her major would come to wear the mantle of college professor. Her curriculum at Unity College and then at Rhode Island College encompassed Religion, World Religions and Environmental Ethics. Naturally, her methods were a little unconventional, but befitting her. She informed her superiors that no matter what she was teaching, she would be taking her students outside.

One student’s fresh air learning experience would change Grenfell’s life. The professor assigned her students a ten-minute time period to sit up against a tree and just sit quietly, without distractions. After the sitting exercise, a young girl rushed in, brimming with tears, and exclaimed to her teacher, “I never knew there were birds on this campus!” For Grenfell, this solidified what she wanted to do from there on.

Now at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, where she has worked as an Environmental Educator since 2014, Linda

seems at peace with herself. She looks natural standing beneath the spreading boughs of the near-century-old Copper Beech tree on the Reserve’s campus, her face lightly kissed by ruddiness from a life lived outdoors.

“She speaks to me,” she says of the big tree, “I call all the trees ‘she.’” She adds with a sly grin, “We need more feminine energy in the world.”

Since studying with the Abenaki tribe, of which she is an elder-in-training, she has learned to appreciate the real-world relationship we have with the living things in nature. “My deep nature connection has led me to appreciate and apply the Abenaki views,” she says. “We are in a relationship with these beings. They are not objects. They are worthy of our respect.” She goes on to say, “We refer to a tree or a plant as ‘it.’ It is much easier to destroy them when using ‘it’ instead or ‘her.’ The Abenaki don’t demonize nature; they respect it.”

For a retired Methodist pastor, Grenfell’s religious views are surprising. “I don’t like the word ‘God,’” she says, “I find the divine within.” Not surprising, however, is that her views are entwined in the natural world.

“God is bound up in nature,” she says assuredly. “My spirituality is very much in the real world. We are not separate from nature. We see the divine in the night sky, in the ocean, within plant stems, in the leaf litter.”

Her experience as a grief counselor gives Grenfell a

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are looking into designing a regional micro-transit service and multi-modal hubs after analyz-

ing links between housing and our transportation network. We will also address improving communication and collaboration between the Shipyard and the surrounding region.” Carver said a separate group, a regional Climate Cohort, will address climate resiliency issues under the same grant.

Kittery Town Manager Kendra Amaral said, “Each phase of JLUS has resulted in outcomes, from launching the COAST public bus service to the Foreside to establishing a parkand-ride at the Simon Malls on Route 1. We are excited for this phase and how it will further our efforts to manage the impacts a growing PNS has on our community and the region.”

In addition, SMPDC an-

nounced that it has selected Aecom Technical Services, a national consultant, to oversee a U.S. Department of Defense grant that will implement transit, housing, and communications initiatives with Kittery and PNS.

Details discussed include:

Microtransit is a flexible on-demand mobility service that uses app technology and dynamic routing to deliver transportation to the public. The study will design and develop an estimate to implement a microtransit service connecting riders from inland communities to the shipyard;

Multi-modal hubs are infrastructure that allow people to switch seamlessly between the car and different modes of transport, and often located at a park-

and-ride lot or large development site. The idea behind the hub is to reduce the number of cars traveling in and out of an urban area, and therefore reducing congestion. Hubs typically incorporate a variety of infrastructure elements such as EV charging, bike storage, and transit parking and pick up locations. The JLUS will identify and develop preliminary designs for three hubs in the region;

The JLUS will conduct a regional housing analysis to examine projected housing demand and identify policy chal-

lenges to the creation of workforce housing in the region. The report will include achievable recommendations to help municipalities meet the challenges of increasing demand and high housing costs through zoning and other policy tools.

SMPDC is a non-partisan nonprofit that cultivates thriving, sustainable communities and strengthens local governments by leading planning and economic development for 39 member towns in Southern Maine. For more information, visit www.smpdc.org.

Calendar of Events

Town of Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Update

2nd Annual Raffle Fundraiser

Help the Kennebunkport Historical Society’s mission of protecting, preserving, and sharing Kennebunkport’s unique history by purchasing raffle tickets for their upcoming raffle. The raffle will be drawn at the close of Prelude, December 11, and winners will be announced the following week. FMI: www.kporths.com/product/ raffle-tickets.

Town of Kittery Updates

Seapoint Beach Research

An ongoing research study is being conducted across multiple sites along the Gulf of Maine, including Seapoint Beach in Kittery. The research areas will be outlined with 10-20 6” x 6” squares on rocks at the end of the beach and monitored on a monthly basis through April of 2023. Visitors are asked to stay outside the outlined research areas. FMI: www.tinyurl. com/3np3887y.

York County Update

York County

Shelter Food Pantry

The food pantry is seeking nonperishable food donations and encouraging food drives on their behalf. The pantry, located at 5 Swetts Bridge Road in Alfred, serves about 4,500 people every month and is open 12-3 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday. FMI: 207-3241137 or mikeo@ycspi.org.

Saturday, November 19

Meditation with the Horses 9 a.m. at Great Heights Stables, 93 Guinea Road, Berwick. Meditation sessions at the farm to help connect, engage, and respond to both the inner and outer experience. Find balance, perspective, and clarity through horse-led meditation. Each session starts with a focus discussion before the meditation. The horses roam freely to engage and guide at will. $30, registration required. FMI: www.

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Trailblazers Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., 102 Bills Ln, Wells. Crafts, gifts, baked goods, lunch available. Beans and casseroles public supper starting at 4 p.m. FMI call or text 207-651 3674 or 207-468-9747.

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 St.

Sunday, November 20

Community Thanksgiving Service 3 p.m. at the Congregational Church of Wells, 1695 Post Road. Sponsored by The Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene and the Congregational Church of Wells. The churches are accepting offerings to benefi t the Ecumenical Food Pantry at Holy Spirit Parish. All are welcome!

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.

Monday, November 21

Support Group for Parent

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5-6:30 p.m. at the Community House, 8 Temple Street, Kennebunk. Receive and give support in this confidential, facilitated conversation with other parents supporting the mental health and wellness of their families. All welcome no matter what religious or nonreligious background. Every third Monday of the month, on a drop in basis. FMI: www.southchurchucc.org.

Tuesday, November 22

Morning Yoga

8-9:15 a.m. at Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. Begin the day with a gentle Hatha yoga class designed for people who need to stretch,

strengthen, tone, and relax on a regular basis. This is the first in a series of seven weekly virtual sessions led by Leslie Fiore, founder of Port Yoga in Kennebunk. $84/$70. Registration required at 207-646-1555 x 116 or suzanne@ wellsnerr.org. FMI: www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Wednesday,

November 23

Wednesday Walk 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells. The natural world has long been a muse for poets, writers, and other artists. Meet on campus to explore nature through a poetic lens with guide Norma Fox. Ages 12 and up. Free,

registration required at 207-6461555 x 110 or caryn@wellsnerr. org org. FMI: www.wellsreserve. org/calendar.

Saturday, November 26

Pajama Shopping Day Shop local, save local! It’s Pajama Shopping Day, on Small Business Saturday in the Kennebunks. Many local business to participate in this fun local event geared to wards supporting small businesses throughout the area. FMI: www. gokennebunks.com/pajamashoppingday.

Holiday Open House 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 and 11 a.m. - 4

p.m. on Sunday, November 27. At The Red Door Pottery Studio, 44 Government Street, Kittery. The unique pottery of Elaine Xenelis Fulle, Hilary Rousselle, Sheridan Cutworth, and Jade Ruscio will be featured. Refreshments, sales of production seconds to benefi t the food pantry, good cheer provided. FMI: 603-502-1066 or www.reddoorpottery.com.

Sunday, November 27

Our Lady of the Angels’ Benefit Penny Sale

Doors open at 10:30 a.m. at the Noble Middle School, 46 Cranberry Meadow Road, Berwick. Drawings at 3:30 p.m. FMI: www. pal-me.org.

Berwick Public Library

“Meet & Bleat” Rescheduled Filmmaker and farmer Jeremy Kasten will visit the library with his Nigerian dwarf goats on Saturday, November 19, at 11 a.m., an event hosted by Berwick for a Lifetime. Visitors of all ages are invited to meet and learn about Kasten’s goats.

Annual

Thanksgiving

Pie Sale

The library’s 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 goes to support the library. The bake sale will con-

tinue 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.

Nifty Needleworkers Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. The Nifty Needleworkers meet at the library to knit, crochet, and more. New crafters are always welcome.

Minecraft Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Boards, Builds, and Books Thursdays at 4 p.m. Board games, LEGO builds, STEAM activities, and book fun.

Story Time Fridays at 10:30 a.m. All ages.

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

D. A. Hurd Library

Round Up at the Checkout Customers shopping on Walmart. com or in the Walmart app are able to round up their total at checkout to the nearest dollar and have the change support the library. Choose D. A. Hurd Library “round up” at check out and send us those extra few cents.

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

Kennebunk Free Library

Dragon Hunters and Treasure Seekers Guild Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Hanks Room. Join in on the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Open to new and experienced players alike. Bring in a character from a previous game, make a new one, or use an existing character from the starter set. All other supplies will be provided. Ages 10 through teen; new players encouraged.

In Stitches Tuesdays, 11a.m. - 12 p.m. in the Walker Room. Masks are required. Grab that half-finished project and enjoy the company of others. All skill levels are welcome.

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

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

Ogunquit Memorial Library

Artistic Bookbinding Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. This is an established group that meets weekly, interested newbies are welcome to come learn about the art of bookbinding. This event is recommended for ages 12 and older.

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

Rice Public Library

Teen Crafternoon Wednesdays at 4 p.m., fl oor L, in the Makerspace. Ages 12-18. An afternoon of crafts with Greta, our resident crafting queen.

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

South Berwick Public Library

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 oneand-a-half points. Win prizes!

Pre-K Story Time

Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs, activities and a craft, with Miss Maureen. For children ages 2-4.

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. register.

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.

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

Wells Public Library

Mother Goose Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose Mondays at the library! Children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to engage in lap activities, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library

Toddler Story Time Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m. Ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to meet for stories, songs, and movement, all followed by a craft. Free, sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

10am to 6pm

Conversational French Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. An informal approach to practicing or relearning French in person! Anyone with a French language interest can participate. Free, sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Library.

Fiber Arts Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Been crafting lately? Show off knitting creations, get tips on crochet technique, chat with old friends, make some new ones. All forms of fi ber art welcome. All ages and levels of ability are encouraged to join for ideas, inspiration, and lively conversation.

Lego and Rubik’s Cube Club Fridays at 3 p.m. Participants are invited to build master creations

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

William Fogg Library

Holiday Library Hours

Wednesday, November 23: Open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Thursday, November 24: Closed for Thanksgiving.

Book Making Thursdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Join us Thursdays and make a 30 minute book craft! All ages are welcome.

Story Time Schedule

Nest (for caregivers and prewalkers), Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.; Toddler, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m; School-aged, Thursdays at 2 p.m.; Little World Citizens, Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Book Review Club Fridays at 12 p.m. Discuss and write short blurbs about books you’ve read.

Scrabble Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

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

York Public Library

Career Navigator

Saturday, November 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join Kate Points, Career Navigator through the Maine Jobs Recovery Plan, for help job searching, finding training programs, working on resumes, career matching, and finding community support to make it all happen.

Afternoon Movie: “Top Gun: Maverick” Saturday, November 19 at 2 p.m.

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw, call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Offi cer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.” Rated PG-13.

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.

YPL Walking Club Mondays, 11:00 a.m. - 12: p.m. Join a rotating selection of favorite librarians for a guided walk around town. Tour starts at the library lobby. Some weeks will host special guests who can share about the history of the areas traversed.

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

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

Stories, songs, rhymes and lap bounces. For babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Please register to guarantee a spot and to receive a reminder email. Drop-ins welcome as space is available.

Cribbage Wednesdays Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Upper Level.

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

Virtual Mid-Day Meditation Thursdays at 12 p.m. A 30-minute guided meditation with Kalyana. Registration is required.

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

Solar Panels for Habitat for Humanity Home

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A Habitat for Humanity home in Kennebunkport has received solar panels installed at no cost to the homeowners, thanks to the generosity of a team of dedicated individuals, businesses, and community organizations. “Habitat’s work to bring safe, efficient, and affordable homes to our area is always a collaborative, community-building effort,” said Amy Nucci, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity York County. “Without

the initiative and generosity of Kennebunkport residents Dave and Lynn Jourdan, the Kennebunk Portside Rotary Club, Rotary District 7780, The Climate Initiative, and Maine Solar Solutions, this important project would not have happened.” The Habitat Home was completed this past August; the solar panel installation was the final project with the house. A second Habitat home next door is under construction, and the group is currently exploring how to provide a solar energy course to the home.

The idea for adding solar panels to the Habitat homes was the brainchild of Rotarian Dave Jourdan and his wife Lynn of Kennebunkport, who wanted to support the use of solar energy and chose these homes in Kennebunkport as an appropriate demonstration project. “We offered a $5,000 challenge grant to Kennebunk Portside Rotary Club to raise the necessary funds and assist in finding partners to fully finance the project with a current estimated cost of $26,000. We asked The Climate Initiative, a non-partisan youth climate education 501 3(c), to work with us on an educational component to teach the community about the environmental benefits of solar.” The club was able to leverage its $3,000 contribution by obtaining a grant of $4,000 from Rotary District 7780. The Jourdans have agreed to match donations to the project and have already matched a $500 donation from Bill and Ki Leffler, also local Rotarians.

The solar panel project is a perfect example of Rotary working to connect individuals and organizations to better the local community. Rotary recognized

that every kilowatt of energy installed lowers a home’s carbon footprint by 3,000 pounds per year. For an average 5-kilowatt residential system, that equates to a reduction of 15,000 pounds of cardon dioxide (CO2).

Kennebunk Portside Rotary President Kate Howell notes “This is a significant amount of carbon removal, equivalent to Rotary planting 75 trees. Rotary is at the forefront of tackling the climate crisis and adopted climate change as one of its core focus areas.”

Maine Solar Solutions was hired to install the panels, and generously donated equipment and 100% of the labor cost to install the solar unit on the first home. President of Maine Solar Solutions, Sam Zuckerman, wanted to give back to the community as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary.

“This partnership will allow us to not only give back, but also to make a long-term difference with energy savings, energy independence, and clean energy.”

The full donation is estimated to be more than $10,000 in value.

“This project is especially important, as we are seeing ever-rising utility prices in our area. These panels will allow the family to live comfortably in their new efficient and affordable home… including the ability to have lower utility rates and cleaner energy,” said Amy Nucci.

This gift will have a lasting impact, as homeowners Derek and Alicia with their two sons, have sought a permanent residence in this area for over a decade. Derek, who served three tours in the Middle East,

Ascension of the Lord Kittery - York

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Dance Annex Presents “Nutcracker” at STAR Theatre

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The Dance Annex kicks off the holiday season with “The Nutcracker” at Kittery’s Star Theatre. Artistic Director Julie Hebb and her company of dancers bring this classic holiday story to life for two weekends in November and December. Follow Clara on her magical journey to the Land of the Sweets in this spectacular production that is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

Hebb, a former principal dancer of the New York Citybased Rebecca Kelly Ballet, founded the Dance Annex in 2012 with the aim to “foster sustained support for the dance arts,” and to build a community of dancers and dance enthusiasts. “The Nutcracker” was the studio’s first full-length classical production when it premiered in 2016, and has become an annual tradition for families throughout the seacoast. After a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic, the studio returned to live performances in late 2021.

“We are so thrilled to be back at the Star for two weekends, and with two casts this year! It’s always exciting to grow, especially considering the challenges of the last few years,” said Hebb. “We are so fortunate to have an amazing group of dancers from right here on the Seacoast, and

to also bring in our exceptional guest artists. Our students and youngest cast members are working so hard, and we can’t wait to share this special show with the community.”

Audiences can expect some exciting changes and casting opportunities this year. Ruth Whitney, currently with City Ballet of Boston, will return as the Sugar Plum Fairy November 25-27, alongside Boris Richir, formerly of the Boston Ballet. Guest artists Naomi Sawyer of Northeastern Ballet Theatre and Assaf Benchetrit, formerly of the Joffrey Ballet, will join the cast in these roles December 3-4. Local seventh-graders Amelia Gordon of Kittery and Willoughby

Staley of York will share the role of Clara. Ian Rodgers will return as the Nutcracker Prince, and Spotlight award-winner Don Goettler is the mysterious toymaker Drosselmeyer. Members of Annex Contemporary Dance Company – the studio’s resident troupe of professionals – will perform featured roles, along with Dance Annex alumni and students.

The Dance Annex invites all to begin their holiday season with “The Nutcracker” at the Star Theatre, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery. Performances are November 25-27, and December 3-4 with show times at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $33 for adults, $25 for seniors and children, and

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available through the theatre box office at 207-439-3800 or www. kitterycommunitycenter.org/

star-theatre. For more information, visit www.thedanceannexstudio.com.

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Ogunquit Playhouse and the Music Hall Announce “Elf The Musical”

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The Music Hall of Ports mouth and the Ogunquit Play house are thrilled to announce Steven Booth and Diana Huey will return to reprise their roles in “Elf The Musical” on stage, Wednesday, November 30 -

Sunday, December 18 at The Music Hall, 28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH.

Based on the beloved film, “Elf The Musical” is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North

Pole and raised as one of Santa’s elves. Eventually, Buddy’s enor mous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to embark on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Ogunquit Playhouse’s pro duction features Broadway vet erans Steven Booth as Buddy the Elf and Diana Huey as Jovie. Steven Booth as Buddy is thrilled to be squeezing back into his yellow tights and elf shoes. Booth has performed in a number of Broadway and OffBroadway productions, namely, “Tina: The Tina Turner Musi cal,” “School Of Rock,” “Glory Days,” “Avenue Q, “ and “Dog fight.” National tours include: “Kinky Boots,” and “Happy Days.”

Diana Huey feels “sparkle jolly-twinklejingley” to return as Jovie this holiday season. Diana is a Helen Hayes and Gregory Award-winning New York-based actor, best known for her portray al of Kim in “Miss Saigon,” and as Ariel in the National Tour pro duction of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” where she made in ternational headlines for combat

ting racism over her casting as an Asian American actor. She has been a featured singer around the world, worked regionally across the country and has been a part of several world and US premiers of new musicals and plays, including “James And The Giant Peach,” “White Pearl,” and “Maybe Happy Ending.” On screen she has been featured in “Pokémon,” “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” “Sevens,” “It’s Bruno,” “Lever age,” and “The Glee Project.”

For tickets, visit www.the musichall.org or call the Music Hall’s box office at 603-4362400. More can also be learned at www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Illustrator to Read “Dasher”

KENNEBUNKIllustrator Matt Tava res will vi sit the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk on Sat urday, November 26 at 10 a.m. for a reading of his children’s book, “Dasher,” followed by a Q&A afterward. He will also be signing two of his books, “Dasher” and “The Night Before Christmas,” both avail able in the museum’s Store. This event is free and open to the public as part of the museum’s

Tree Lighting Open House that day.

Tavares is featured in the museum’s newest exhibition, “The Great State of Illustration in Maine,” a collaboration with the Illustration Institute. The exhibit features over 80 historic and contemporary illustrators who call Maine home.

The Museum is offering free admission for the month of December courtesy of H.M.

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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

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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.

Annual Showcase of Artists at Sanctuary Arts

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Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of Sanctuary Arts’ cathedral space while doing some

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Payson, for visitors to enjoy children’s story times (Matt Tavares on November 26 and “The Polar Express” on December 10), explore the Holiday Showcase featuring Maine artists and crafters (great gifts for the holidays), and discover new exhibitions as part of the museum’s offerings.

The exhibition is generously supported by the Davis Family Foundation, The Onion Foundation and the Perloff Family Foundation. The exhibition runs through February 2023.

For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

quality holiday shopping during the Sanctuary Arts Art Fair.

Open to the public and a perfect opportunity to support local artists. The event takes place the Sunday, November 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sanctuary Arts, 117 Bolt Hill Road, Eliot. Guests can expect to find jewelry, pottery, paintings, bronze sculptures, enameled wares, textiles, paper lanterns and more for sale at this festive event.

Showcased artists include Anthony Alemany, Maryhop

Brandon, Emily Boucher, Alice Carrol, Sandy Cole, Lauren Dow, Alyssa Grenning, Lindsay Howarth, Julie Lawson, Julie

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benefit the American Legion’s Kennebunk High School (KHS) Scholarship Fund.

The dollhouse (pictured) was built and generously donated by John Dulude, a member of Post #74. It is a Colonial-style structure consisting of nine rooms on three levels, with attached wrap-around porch and gazebo. It measures 40” wide x 30” high x 25” deep. This doll-

~ Arts & Entertainment ~ Dollhouse Raffle for KHS Scholarship Holiday Showcase at Brick Store

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The Brick Store Museum’s annual Holiday Showcase pays special homage to the region’s independent artists and creators. The showcase is a monthlong event inside the museum’s galleries that will feature the works of artists and fine crafters. The showcase opens on Saturday, November 26, and ends

house is ready to be furnished and will provide many hours of fun and amusement for a child or grandchild. The drawing for the winner of the dollhouse will be held on December 7 in plenty of time for holiday giving.

For more information, contact Bob De Clercq at rjdeclercq@aol.com and 781-264-5178, or John Gouveia at jjgouveia@ msn.com and 516-236-9244.

on Tuesday, December 21.

During the entire month, admission to the museum will be free, courtesy of sponsor H.M. Payson, as a holiday gift to the community. Visitors will be able to visit the museum’s newest exhibitions and shop for locally-made gifts and artwork supporting both individual artists in York County and the Brick Store Museum’s educational mission in the community.

The museum also has an option for those not comfortable coming indoors during the pandemic. Artwork and special pieces will be featured on the museum’s social media feeds and via its new online store, the Museum Mercantile, at www. brickstoremuseum.org.

The Holiday Showcase is open anytime during regular museum hours, closed only Mondays. Over twenty regional artists have joined the showcase to show off paper art, jewelry, basketry, custom drawings, sculpture, fiber and textile works, photography, handmade soaps and sachets, candles, accessories, wood carvings, and more. For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org.

the third year in a row, the American Legion, Webber-

Lefebvre Post #74, 102 Main Street, Kennebunk, is raffling off a beautiful, handmade doll-

A limited number of tickets will be sold at $10 per ticket. All proceeds of the raffle will

Program Offers Paid Work Experiences To Maine Students

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The Maine Career Exploration program, a $25 million, two-year initiative of the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, will connect young people in Maine to future career opportunities by funding paid work experiences with employers across the state.

Through offering paid work experiences for young people ages 16-24, the Maine Career Exploration program will enable thousands of students to enter the labor force in fields of their interest through work opportunities with Maine employers. In addition to work experience, students may also earn education credits through the program.

The Maine Career Exploration program is a recommendation of Maine’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy, to support the goal of adding 75,000 workers to Maine’s workforce by 2030. The program is led by the Department of Economic and Community Development in partnership with the Department of Education, Department of Labor, and Governor Janet Mills’ Children Cabinet.

“Through the Maine Career Exploration program, high school students will gain hands-on work experiences at local businesses that will prepare them to succeed in careers right here in Maine, strengthening our workforce over the long-term, and addressing Maine’s workforce shortage by making sure students have the skills, and businesses have the workers, that they need to succeed,” said the governor.

“Our state needs to add 75,000 new workers by

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is especially excited that the home is in Cape Porpoise, as it allows the family to live closer to where he works. Habitat for Humanity homes can have a positive general impact on families, as the family often passing down their home to future generations.

For more information on Kennebunk Portside Rotary Club, visit www.kennebunkportsiderotary.org For more information on Habitat for Humanity York County, visit www.habitatyorkcounty.org

For more information on the Climate Initiative, visit www. theclimateinitiative.org

the end of the decade to keep our economy strong. Preparing Maine students for success in the workforce is a key part of achieving that goal,” said Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Department of Economic & Community Development.

“Maine Career Exploration will introduce thousands of Maine students to future employment options, giving them real world work experience and supporting our business community at the same time.”

“By expanding real-world, engaging learning opportunities with Maine employers, the Career Exploration program will help students explore career options, develop critical work and life skills, and plan for their futures,” said Pender Makin, Commissioner of the Department of Education. “These opportunities are also important for strengthening Maine’s workforce and building connections between schools and local businesses.”

“The mission of JMG is to identify students who face barriers to education, and to guide each one on to a successful path toward continued education, a meaningful career, and productive adulthood,” said Craig Larrabee, JMG President and CEO. “Our commitment is to equitably expand opportunity for students who need it most, particularly those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With this funding, JMG will support more than 4,000 high school juniors and seniors, throughout all sixteen counties of the state, in engaging with Maine’s employers to gain meaningful workforce experience.”

The Maine Department of Education has awarded over $5.6 million to 26 school districts, schools, adult education programs, and higher education institutions to create or expand extended learning opportunities

Resource Fair Highlights What’s Available to Businesses

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Recently SBA New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich joined Falls Chamber of Commerce for a small business resource fair at Berwick Town Hall.

The event was an afternoon focused on helping small businesses find the resources they need to start, thrive and grow. The fair featured 15 business support organizations from both New Hampshire and Maine.

“I applaud the Falls Chamber of Commerce for their efforts to reach the small business community in the Falls area by bringing these small business resources together under one roof,” said Vlacich. “It is critical for small businesses to make strong local connections to start, grow and expand.”

“The Falls Chamber of Commerce put the Business Resource Fair on to help businesses in both Maine and New Hampshire find resources to start, thrive, and grow here,” said Emerson Doiron, executive director of the Falls Chamber. “Our community is getting stronger and growing every day

for students, which include paid work experiences.

Examples of these efforts include:

Providing paid work experiences to youth in northern and eastern Maine. Career Exploration funds will be used to strengthen and expand existing workforce and training programs through new employer partnerships, reaching students who do not qualify for existing programs, and offering support services to address transportation and technology needs.

Exploring different career paths and learning basic jobseeking skills and financial literacy. Following these classes, students will participate in 10-

with new businesses and we are working to get them the resources they need.”

Featured organizations at the business resource fair included: Small Business Administration (Maine and New Hampshire district offices); Small Business Development Center (ME and NH); Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England; Seacoast SCORE; Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network; York County Career Center; Southern Maine Finance Agency; Maine Depart-

week internships with local businesses.

Developing workforce opportunities for students in grades 9-12. These include job shadowing, career immersions with employers, credit-earning experiences, career camps during school breaks, and local internship programs.

Funding from the Career Exploration Program will support expansion of extended learning opportunities, paid work experiences, and coaching

ment of Economic and Community Development; New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs; Maine International Trade Center; Procurement Technical Assistance Center (ME and NH); Finance Authority of Maine.

The Falls Chamber of Commerce is a professional association that serves the businesses of New Hampshire and southern Maine. For more information, visit www.thefallschamber.com and www.sba. gov/local-assistance.

now offered by Jobs for Maine Graduates for rising juniors and seniors at 90 high schools in Maine.

The Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan is investing nearly $1 billion in Federal American Rescue Plan funds to improve the lives of Maine people and families, help businesses, create good-paying jobs, and build an economy poised for future prosperity.

For more information, visit www.maine.gov/jobsplan.

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Funds Build On Child Care Investments

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The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is awarding nearly $5.5 million to current and new Maine child care providers in the latest round of investments expanding the availability of affordable, high-quality, child care for Maine’s working families.

These new grants provide permanent $200 monthly salary supplements for child care workers and a $15 million investment from the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan to support the construction and expansion of child care programs. Since the onset of the pandemic, more than $100 million in funding

for child care has been allotted, helping Maine providers stay open and increase pay for staff, despite the challenges presented by COVID-19.

“Parents need high quality affordable child care in order to go to work and kids need a safe place to learn and grow during the day,” Governor Janet Mills said. “This is another important step forward in our effort to expand child care options for working Maine families. We’re focused on recruiting more child care workers, building more child care facilities, and making child care more affordable so that every parent can access quality care for their kids, strengthening the child care system that our working

families rely on.”

“Access to affordable, highquality child care helps children grow and thrive,” said Jeanne Lambrew, commissioner of the DHHS. “The governor’s historic investments in child care are helping providers recruit and retain staff, maintain and expand capacity, and provide quality care to Maine children. Continuing this support is part of our broader plan to chart a sustainable recovery from the pandemic and brighter future for Maine’s child care system.”

“Affordable childcare is essential for workforce development. In order to get people back to work they need to have reliable, safe, and fun child care avenues for their children,” said Ken Walsh, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville. “Mentors are essential for youth development. The salary supplements help us attract the right staff members for our kids. We are grateful for these initiatives that truly make a difference in our communities and help makes Maine a desirable place to live.”

“Early care and education professionals are the workforce behind Maine’s workforce,” said Tracye Fortin, KVCAP COO, Educare Central Maine executive director. “The Mills administration’s continued investment recognizes that high-quality early care and education are key to economic development. Financial supplements, start-up supports, and professional development

for career pathways help children, families, businesses, and communities to thrive. I am excited for continued strategies to attract and retain early childhood educators for all children, especially infants and toddlers.”

DHHS will use the federal funding to:

Further incentivize providers to offer infant care by increasing an existing stipend from $100 to $150 per infant per week. Since DHHS implemented the $100 stipend in July 2020, the number of infants receiving care with this support has risen from 107 to 252 statewide.

Attract new child care providers by offering a one-time $10,000 stipend to child care centers newly licensed between this October 1 and September 30, 2023. This builds on stipends DHHS has already made available for new family child care and recreational programs that become licensed as child care providers.

Incentivize child care providers to serve lower-income families by awarding $500 for each child newly served through the Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP). CCSP helps eligible families to pay for child care so parents can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program. DHHS has further helped low-income parents who receive subsidies by waiving their contribution to child care fees through

September 30, 2023, saving over 1,500 families with over 2,500 children up to $180 per week.

Encourage child care providers to participate in Maine’s Early Childhood Consultation Partnership, an evidence-based program that offers support and training to child care and early education providers to help them meet the social and emotional needs of infants and children up to age 8. DHHS will provide a one-time stipend of $5,000 to child care providers that participate in the program, with at least $1,500 going directly to staff who complete the training program.

The grants come from the federal ARPA’s supplemental Child Care and Development Fund Discretionary Funds. As previously announced, DHHS is distributing another $13.6 million from these funds to help eligible child care providers cover a variety of costs related to COVID-19 and recovery as other pandemic-related support concludes. For the months of October 2022 through January 2023, child care programs are eligible to receive $50 per slot based on licensed capacity. From February 2023 through May 2023, child care programs will be eligible to receive $25 per slot based on licensed capacity. This follows the distribution of See CHILDREN on page 30 . . .

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The unprecedented rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) among babies and toddlers in Maine is now creating a significant strain on pediatric inpatient capacity across the region. At a recent news conference, health experts from MaineHealth and Northern Light Health asked the public to remain vigilant in protecting themselves against respiratory illness.

As of Friday, November 4, all 87 staffed pediatric beds at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center (BBCH) in Portland were occupied, and other pediatric patients were boarding in the MMC Emergency Department. The 37 staffed pediatric beds at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor were 97% full. BBCH is considering postponing some non-emergent surgeries to create bed capacity. Eastern Maine Medical Center has already begun a process to increase availability of care, such as moving some pediatric patients with non-respiratory conditions to its neonatal intensive care unit. Additional measures will be considered as needed.

“Our inpatient capacity is really stretched right now,” said Mary Ottolini, MD, the chair of pediatrics at BBCH. “We are fast approaching a tipping point where we won’t be able to provide the level of care we know patients need.”

RSV is a common respiratory illness with no specific treatment beyond supportive care. Most children are able to recover at home, but the disease can lead to bronchiolitis or pneumonia in babies and toddlers. Children with severe RSV can receive supportive care at the hospital, including fluids and oxygen and on occasion, more advanced respiratory support. Pediatricians with both health systems urge parents not to delay care, but to be mindful that emergency care should be reserved for the sickest patients and parents with concerns should call their primary care provider first.

“Rest assured, if you do need medical care, you are in very good hands and we will get to you as quickly as possible, but cases are being triaged to get to our sickest, more acute patients first,” said Jonathan Wood, MD, pediatric intensivist with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Parents should seek imme-

diate care right away if their child is having trouble breathing or is breathing very fast, seems very drowsy or has lips or fingernails that look blue.

Capacity challenges at Maine hospitals are not limited to pediatrics. The nationwide shortage of health care workers at hospitals and nursing homes has significantly limited the ability of both health systems to increase capacity when there are surges of respiratory illnesses like RSV, influenza or COVID-19. Delayed care during the pandemic also led to higher acuity in patients seeking care, causing them to occupy hospital beds for longer periods of time.

“We are still seeing many cases of COVID-19 and increasingly, influenza. As a result, our emergency departments are still extremely busy,” said Dora Mills, MD, chief health improvement officer at MaineHealth. “We can

all do our part to protect those at highest risk such as infants and the elderly by continuing the measures we were taking at the height of the pandemic like masking and social distancing if you or a loved one are high-risk, and staying home when you’re sick.”

“Our ask to the public is to remain vigilant while we see an unprecedented rise in differing respiratory viruses,” said James Jarvis, MD, senior physician executive, system incident command, Northern Light Health. “Remember all the things we have done over the past three years: wash your hands or use sanitizer frequently, cough or sneeze into your elbow or tissue, wear a mask in indoor public places, stay home when you are not feeling well, and get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza.”

For more information, visit www.mainehealth.org or www. northernlighthealth.org.

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Tips to Simplify Thanksgiving Entertaining

STATEWIDEPreparing Thanksgiving dinner for a houseful of close friends and relatives can be a tad overwhelming. Thanksgiving is a food and tradition-centric holiday, and all eyes will are typically on the dinner table. Pulling off a feast of this magnitude – multiple courses, side dishes and desserts – takes considerable effort. These tips, tricks and timesavers can be a Thanksgiving host’s saving grace.

Plan the menu early.

Don’t leave menu planning and shopping to the last minute. Decide what to cook in addition to turkey several weeks before

the big day. Select two or three side dishes, preferably items that can be prepared in advance and then reheated on Thanksgiving. These can include a baked macaroni-and-cheese casserole, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a cornbread stuffing.

Brine the bird.

Turkey is the centerpiece of the feast, so give it every opportunity to shine. No one wants a dry turkey, but unfortunately this lean poultry can dry out easily. Meats typically lose about 30% of their weight during cooking. However, by soaking the turkey in a brine prior to cooking it, the host can reduce this moisture

loss to as little as 15%, according to Dr. Estes Reynolds, a brining expert at the University of Georgia. Brining the fowl for a day or more can infuse flavor and moisture. A simple salted water soak can work wonders, and the host can always choose to add herbs, such as sage and rosemary.

Start prep work a few days before Thanksgiving.

Take some stress out of Thanksgiving by cutting all vegetables and/or preparing some side dishes a few days early. Label and organize prepared ingredients by recipe and store in the refrigerator. Make extra room in the fridge by removing nonessential items and placing them in a cooler and cleaning out any old food or condiments. Plan table settings, and label which bowls and other serving dishes will be used for which items. This will make it much easier to set the table on Thanksgiving Day.

Serve batched cocktails.

It can be challenging and expensive to host a full bar for guests. Mulled wine, hot cider and punches are ideal ways to service a crowd looking for delicious spirited drinks.

Create simple centerpieces. Use seasonal sights for centerpieces and place settings. These can include small squashes, gourds, citrus fruits, nuts, or acorns. A hollowed-out pumpkin filled with fresh flowers also can be eye-catching.

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate bounty. Treat guests to a great experience by incorporating these hosting tips to make the holiday easier to manage for everyone. These tips, tricks and timesavers can be a Thanksgiving host’s saving grace.

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Weekly Recipe: Homemade Turkey Soup

Ingredients: Turkey bones

Leftover turkey meat from dinner

Leftover vegetables and fixings from dinner

Carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, turnip or squash, cubed Salt, pepper, poultry seasoning to taste

Water or additional store-bought vegetable stock Directions:

Make the stock: Strip the turkey of any leftover meat, set meat aside. Add bones, water, salt, pepper, celery and any additional spices and seasonings desired to a large boiling put. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for two hours, adding storebought stock or more water as needed. Set aside to cool. Strain out bones and cooked vegetables and discard (or add to compost pile).

Make the soup: Refill the boiling

pot with freshly-strained stock. Cube leftover turkey meat and place into pot. Add vegetables - carrots, onions, celery, cubed potatoes, turnip, squash, etc. Add leftover vegetables and gravy from dinner, and one can of stewed tomatoes, plain or seasoned, if desired. Add one to two cups of leftover stuffing as well (also optional). Add a few more tablespoons of poultry seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil again, then simmer on low for ½ hour.

Serve with a few pieces of crusty bread for a nice treat. Enjoy!

What To Do with Holiday Leftovers

Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without

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a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash.

Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use.

Wrap it up promptly

Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room temperature for too long can create a breeding ground for microbes that may lead to food spoilage and sickness. With a few helping hands, all foods can be packaged away in no time, ensuring that drumsticks or stuffing can safely be served another day.

Collect containers

Be sure to have reusable food storage containers, zip-top bags, foil, and plastic wrap at the ready. Before all of the food is put away, encourage guests to make their own doggie bags.

Plan with other meals in mind

Shop for and prepare holiday fare with a nod toward what can be used in subsequent

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collect its 200-millionth shoebox this year!

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around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by generous donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, through Monday, November 21. More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open. The Samaritan’s Purse project will . . . LEFTOVERS from page 18

meals. Turkey is a versatile ingredient that can be made into everything from breakfast burritos to casseroles. Turn potatoes and sausage stuffing into latke patties that can be whipped up for breakfast or lunch. Sweet potatoes, squash and pumpkin can be mashed and reworked into batters for quick breads, pancakes and even doughnuts. Spoon leftover cranberry sauce over hot oatmeal in the morning or use it as a substitute for grape jelly in PB&J sandwiches. Try grinding up stale biscuits to make a breading for turkey slices and turn them into fried cutlets. Take care of the needy Find out which organizations accept food donations.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts to children worldwide for nearly three decades. In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.

There’s still time for individuals, families, and groups to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts.

Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expres-

sions of love to children in need.

“This season, children around the world need a tangible reminder that there is hope and that God loves them,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. “Through these shoebox gifts packed with special items, children also receive the opportunity to hear about that eternal hope.”

Participants can find the

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nearest drop-off location and hours of operation. The online look-up tool is searchable by city or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.

Locally, Bethel Christian Church, 129 Lower Main Street, North Berwick, is accepting boxes on November 18, 4-6 p.m.; November 19-20, 1-3 p.m.; and November 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate

love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Together with local churches, they share in the Good News. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200 millionth shoebox. For more information, visit www.samaritanspurse.org.

Even if you cannot donate previously prepared foods, if you have surplus packaged, boxed or canned items, you can bring them to food pantries and soup kitchens to help others. Organize a post-holiday pot luck

Turn leftovers into an opportunity to fraternize with friends or relatives who couldn’t make it to Thanksgiving dinner. Pool your leftover resources and enjoy the fruits of everyone’s labor. A pot luck can be a great place to gather after shopping Plaid Friday sales in the community.

Thanksgiving leftovers can provide a few extra delicious meals when hosts plan ahead.

unique perspective on environmental issues. “We are in a climate crisis,” she declares. “We are all grieving. There is an unacknowledged grief over all the things we are killing.” Her grasp of the grieving process gives her special insight. She believes that grieving has a huge impact on society. “Grieving is the hardest thing we do as humans, and we don’t do it well,” she admits sadly.

Grenfell strongly admonishes us that it is time to take the climate crisis seriously. “Facing our grief,” she says, “may be the answer to solving this crisis.”

At the Wells Reserve, Environmental Educator is not her only title. Since her retirement from teaching, counseling, and ministry, she has become a Maine Master Naturalist and a Registered Maine Sea Kayaking

Guide. She describes these two achievements as “a lot of work,” but says she is most proud of becoming a Maine Guide more of anything else she has ever done.

Linda’s time at the Reserve is spent leading nature walks and giving sea kayaking tours. “I teach people how to be outside,” she says simply. During three-hour trail walks, she shares her knowledge of the natural world with school groups and adults, and teaches them about the Abenaki presence, both past and present.

Grenfell displays her whimsical side when asked about her preference for the chipmunk as the Reserve’s mascot. As a child, she fancied herself a chipmunk. The youngest of four, she always felt like the little kid looking for the grownups. “Chipmunks,” she says, “are small and quick, very

adept at surviving, like me.” She goes on in a playful tone, “My fantasy is to live like a chipmunk; in a burrow, sitting on a couch, reading silly novels and drinking tea.” She laughs, “That sounds like me in the winter.”

While she does not actually dwell in a burrow, Linda is happily settled with her husband in a Wells community of retired United Methodist clergy. Her five grown children are, she says, “off doing what adult children do; living full lives and raising wonderful kids.”

At the Reserve, surrounded by 2,250 acres of forest, marshland and beach, with seven hiking trails, Linda Grenfell is at home. “This job is perfect for me,” she says. “I belong here.” She adds with a smile, “I need to be planted.” Spoken like a true child of nature.

Every Sunday from 3PM To Close

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Featuring rotating menus of Contemporary American Cuisine, Wine, Beer, and Specialty Cocktails. View menus at Black Boar Bistro on Instagram or Facebook. Reservations suggested but not required. Call 207-646-2112 or visit www.blackboarinn.com. Available for Private Parties and

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

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ursday Steak Bomb $11.95

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~ Obituaries ~

Dale was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 42 years, Debra; his sons, Adam and Joshua and his partner, Tammy; his granddaughters, Alyssia and Elona; his brother, Woody; his nephew, Chip and his wife, Maggie; and more members of the Gray family than can be counted, all of whom loved him like he was their own blood.

Dale Harris Bodwell, 73

NORTH BERWICK –

Dale Harris Bodwell of Windy Hill in North Berwick, has left the kitchen. After a brief battle with cancer, Dale passed away November 8, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.

Born April 11, 1949, in Bid deford, the second son of Verne Bodwell and Alberta (Snow) Bodwell, Dale grew up along the shores of Kennebunk Beach and Cape Porpoise Harbor, which instilled a lifelong love of the water. Dale graduated from Kennebunk High School and went on to attend the University of Maine in Orono. After settling in North Berwick in the 1970s, Dale met Debra (Gray) Bodwell, and the couple married in May of 1980.

Easygoing and curious, Dale made friends in every room he walked into - a trait that served him well during his long career in sales. Fiercely loving and supportive of his family, he possessed a bottomless well of calm and patience. His wisdom ran deep but always contained kindness and humor.

When friends and family gathered at his home, Dale could be found in the kitchen, prepar ing a feast on his treasured Wolf range. It is impossible to over state the pleasure he took in cooking for others; Dale loved to feed those he loved, and many lucky people had some of the most memorable meals of their lives on Windy Hill.

Visiting hours will be held Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 12 p.m. A reception at Bethel Christian Church, 129 Lower Main Street, North Berwick, will follow the service. Burial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Elliott G. Gray Family Scholarship, c/o Susan Austin, PO Box 819, North Ber wick, ME 03906.

Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences may be expressed and full obitu ary viewed at www.johnsonfu neralhomeme.com.

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ter’s Degree in Administration from the University of Maine, Orono. He was the principal of the Surry School and the Wilton Elementary School for 35 years. Paul was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America and an avid amateur radio operator for many years.

He is survived by his wife Susan; daughter Stephannie Shar bonneau and her husband Larry; son Steven Gooch and his wife Dana; grandsons, Joseph Welch and Lee Heath; granddaughter Lillianne Heath; brother David Gooch and his wife Valle; and six nieces and nephews: Amy Night ingale, Josh Hilton, Autumn Walford, Casey Hilton, David E. Gooch, and Ira Gooch.

There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, please send do nations to the Pine Tree Council at 146 Plains Road, Raymond, ME 04071 and/or the Bass Hill Repeater Group, C/O Tom Mar shall, PO Box 613, Farmington, ME 04938.

Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences and memories may be shared on his page at www.johnsonfuner alhomeme.com. •

Kim Gromyko, 50

NORTH BERWICK –Kim D. (Rhodes) Gromyko, life long resident of North Berwick, passed away November 3, 2022 at Southern Maine Health Care in Sanford.

Paul E. Gooch Jr., 75

WELLS – Paul E. Gooch Jr, born on September 9, 1947 in Portland, passed away sud denly on November 8, 2022 at his home in Wells, with his wife by his side.

He was educated in the Fal mouth school system, graduating from the University of Maine, Machias, and received his Mas

She was born December 12, 1971, daughter of Roland and Joan (Allen) Rhodes. Kim was

a 1990 graduate of Noble High School.

She worked various jobs over the years, including Out door World and Waste Man agements, before pursuing her dream of becoming a CNA. Kim loved her job, caring for the el derly at Berwick Estates in South Berwick and for the past several years at Avita in Wells, where she had many friends. She also loved gatherings of her extended family. Those moments brought much joy into her life. Kim was a homebody who focused her life on caring for her son, Jesse, and their dog, Gizmo.

Kim was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Joan Rhodes, and brother Glenn Rhodes. Surviving are her son Jesse Gromyko; sister Jolene Buck with husband Dwayne, all of North Berwick; brother Tim Rhodes with wife Pam, of Wells; nephews, Brian, Jeff, and Josh Rhodes, and Nathan Buck; nieces, Hannah Rhodes and Casey (Buck) Emerson; as well as many cousins.

Calling hours will be Friday, December 2, 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market Street, North Berwick.

Those who wish may con tribute in her memory to “Proj ect Friendship,” which organiz es fun events for families with special needs members. Please make checks payable to Jonathan Lewis, 114 Linscott Road, North Berwick, ME 03906.

Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences and memories may be shared on her page at www.johnsonfuner alhomeme.com. • • • • •

Kittery, ME

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

As my friend Todd Van Beck recently wrote in an article: Flowers are sent to funerals for several reasons. Flowers are a means of expression. It is often difficult for those mourning a death to put feelings into words.

Flowers are a visual expression of love, sym pathy, and respect. They are a way of lending support and sharing the burden of grief.

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

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

Joan R. Hamm

WELLS – Joan R. Hamm passed away peacefully in the hospital from cancer on No vember 5, 2022. She had been See HAMM on page 25 . . .

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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.

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

The funeral period provides for the expres sion of sorrow. Only through talking about the past can the bereaved person realize the extent of the relationship with the de ceased, and accept the loss and suffering. Only through weeping and talking to good listeners can they release their grief and feelings of guilt and hostility. Experts in grief therapy believe that it can be expressed best through rites, rituals, and ceremonies. The ceremony deals primarily with intellec tual concepts and doesn’t fully engage the

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

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

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

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~ Pets ~

KENNEBUNK

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The holiday season is nearly here, and Animal Welfare Society (AWS) of Kennebunk hopes to share their excitement about a new holiday fundraiser, modeled after a similar one at Heritage Humane Society in Williamsburg, VA.

The AWS thanks volunteer Kate for bringing the idea with her from Virginia.

The Fur Tree is a wonderful way to honor a loved one while also supporting the pets at AWS. Those who have a friend or family member who has everything, purchasing a bow with a personalized inscription for the AWS Fur Tree is a great gift.

Bows will be placed on the AWS Fur Tree after it is put up, the weekend after Thanksgiving. The tree will be located just outside the Kennebunkport Inn, 1 Dock Square, Kennebunkport.

When visiting Kennebunkport during Christmas Prelude, be sure to stop by to view all the bows!

What makes the Fur Tree unique is that each bow is dedicated to someone special and includes the opportunity for a personalized inscription. Personalized inscriptions will be written on the tails of each bow.

Due to the kindness of local supporters, including the Kennebunkport Resort Collection (KRC), 100% of proceeds benefit AWS and the thousands of lost, homeless and community pets they care for each year. AWS thanks their volunteers for painstakingly making and inscribing over 300 bows!

Animal Welfare Society exists to serve as the safety net for lost and homeless pets and to provide access to affordable services and resources necessary

for long term well-being, so pets and their families stay together

WELLS -

Good thing cats have nine lives, because at five months of age, Sable has already used up a couple of them! He was allowed outdoors and was struck by a car. Fortunately, he survived but suffered a broken hip. His owners couldn’t afford the emergency medical bills to repair the break, and no other rescue organization would accept him.

When Sable’s owners called Safe Haven, we told them we would take him. Why? Because we believe that’s what a humane society, rescue, or shelter, is supposed to do. We are in this for the animals. Yes, it’s a big financial responsibility that stretches the budget.

But if we didn’t save him, since no one else would, Sable would perish.

The reality is harsh. This year more than ever, Safe Haven has taken in many injured cats that owners could not afford to treat, and no other rescue would accept. Otherwise they would

Safe Haven Humane Society

NORTH BERWICK -

Meet our beautiful dynamic duo from Louisiana, Gemma and Lily! Gemma is a sweet Staffie/Lab mix who is tan. Lily is a happy young black lab mix. A perfect home would be older kids, or an active home. Both girls are a bit over a year old, are spayed and are upto-date on their vaccinations. If you would like to set up a meetand-greet with either pup, call 207-676-5599.

Emma’s Angels Rescue in an all volunteer organization in

North Berwick. Needed at this time: dry dog food and wet cat food! We feed either Blue Buffalo or Tractor Supply Company 4 Health dog food. Food donations can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick. We thank you in advance!

Emma’s Angels Rescue

30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906 207-676-5599 axel1759@aol.com

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Contact Mark Grimshaw at 603-734-2340 or computers4vets@comcast.net and visit www.computers4vets.org.

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and thrive. For more information about Fur Tree, visit www. animalwelfaresociety.org/give/ fur-tree.

have been euthanized.

Being a Maine nonprofit, we feel our first responsibility is to save the cats in our own state. If we ever have space to accept transfers from the south or elsewhere, we’ll be first in line. But there are so many cats in Maine needing help, and Maine people that need help with their cats. So that’s what Safe Haven’s priority is.

Sable is our most recent emergency case, and thanks to a skilled surgeon and Safe Haven’s financial support, this fivemonth-old kitten is going to live a long, happy, pain-free life! But first we need some help from you.

This healthy kitten is impatient to run, leap and climb, but needs one more week confined in his recovery tent while he heals. So we need a short-term foster home where he can be confined in a small room, bathroom, or in his recovery tent. After that he needs to be monitored for another week, as he roams a larger space in your home to get supervised exercise. Then he’ll return to our Cattail Farmhouse to be adopted.

Your “gift” of fostering Sable is only a two-week commitment. All supplies will be provided. Please help us move

him forward. Sable is also available for adoption instead of fostering, if our guidelines are followed.) Call Nancy 207-229-7094 for more info.

Because Safe Haven provides superior medical care to every intake, we need your support. One painless way to help us is to select Safe Haven as your choice for Amazon Smile. If you do, we will benefit financially every time you make a purchase.

Another way to support our No Kill mission is to shop locally, at our wonderful thrift, vintage, antique shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells. We are open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Donations for our shop are received on Saturdays 12-4 p.m. Donations needed: home décor, clean, like-new clothing, small furnishings, small rugs, holiday décor, gift items, vintage items, antiques, and collectibles. We no longer will accept shoes, unless unused/brand new. Clothing donations must be in small, manageable bags, please no large trash bags. Your donations help us stretch the budget and save lives. Thank you so very much!

KITTERY -

The Town of Kittery’s puphelper Luna is back to remind residents that it’s time to get four-legged friends ready for the New Year by getting dog licenses renewed.

Maine State Law requires all dogs to be licensed that are 6 months of age or within 10 days after ownership. Licenses expire December 31 of each year and have a renewal deadline of January 31. For license is not renewed

by January 31st of each year, a $25 late fee will be assessed.

The Town of Kittery makes renewing pet licenses easy with contact-free options: Renew by mail by providing a rabies certificate and neutering/spayed certificate, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check made out to the Town of Kittery, with the corresponding fee for the dog(s). License requests should be addressed to: Town Clerk, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904 For more information on dog licensing, including a breakdown of licensing fees, contact Town Clerk Jillian Richards at 207-475-1313 or jrichards@kitteryme.org.

fighting with cancer for ye ars and finally succumbed. She was the daughter of Gilbert and Ruth Hamm both deceased.

She has left behind: Lillian Alves and her family; niece Beth Harris and her family; brother Richard and Dina Hamm and their family; cousin Bill and Louise Stevens and their family; and nephew Mickey Pizzuto and his family.

She had a very successful career and retired as a Vice President of a computer company. She was a mentor to many and was dearly loved by everyone that knew her. We will miss her forever and are so grateful that

we had her.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, December 3 at the Wells & Ogunquit Center, 300 Post Road, Wells, at 4 p.m.

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

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Jean McAdoo, 93

WELLS – Jean McAdoo, 93 years, of Wells, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 in York.

Jean spent her life caring for her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-

grandmother. As a woman of strong faith, Jean dedicated her free time to serving the Catholic Church and was active in the congregation at St. Mary’s Church in Wells.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Catherine Donovan, and her husband

of 58 years, William McAdoo, Jr.

She is surv ived by her beloved children: William Andrew McAdoo, Stephen Paul McAdoo (Rebecca), Janet Paterson (Kenneth), and Mary Tuohey (Michael); grandchildren Karen, William, Lindsay, Stephen, Amanda, and Brian; and ten great-grandchildren, from whom she was lovingly known as “Nana-Doo.”

Visiting hours were held on Sunday, November 13, 3-5 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells. A funeral mass was celebrated on Monday, November 14 at 10 a.m. at Holy Spirit Parish, St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Road, Kennebunk. Interment will be

at a later date at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jean’s memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells

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Robert “Bob”

Lance Rutledge, 96

WELLS – R obert “Bob” Lance Rutledge, 96, passed away at his home in Wells on November 8, 2022. He was born October 19, 1926 in Glendale, CA to Eric and Ruth (Hulbert) Rutledge. Per his request, no services are planned at this time.

Farm Supports CFW through Apple Donations

NEDDICK & FARMINGTON, NH -

On a crisp November morning, staff from the Center for Wildlife (CFW) gathered at Butternut Farm in Farmington, NH. With totes and wagons in tow, the crew set out to forage the last apples of the season, instructed by farm owner Giff Burnap to “take as many as you need.”

In New Hampshire and Maine, licensed wildlife rehabilitators collectively care for over 20,000 injured and orphaned wild animals of 200 species each year. These animals are found with head trauma, eye trauma, fractured bones and neurological issues from lead or other toxicity poisoning. Wildlife rehabilitators provide the diagnostics and treatment they need to be returned to the wild.

“Many people are often

surprised that wildlife centers are not funded by tax dollars, and also that wildlife need the same kind of medical treatment that a person would need to heal from a vehicle or window strike.

I also hear sometimes that animals should be left to ‘let nature take its course,’ but loss of habitat due to development or ingesting lead from shot or sinkers are not part of nature,” shares CFW executive director, Kristen Lamb.

Donations of food like the apples from Butternut Farm go a long way in helping to offset other operating costs such as medication, large and specialized outdoor enclosures, and maintaining qualified staff to provide expert care and best practice husbandry. Professional wildlife rehabilitators draw on the fields of wildlife ecology, biology, physiology and veterinary medicine. The goal is to return

treated wildlife back to their homes, and collecting and sharing data on current challenges and populations help to point a picture of overall environmental health.

“We know the pressures that wildlife, the environment and thus humans face with a changing climate and loss of habitat are not separate but instead are experienced as one organism. Though the connections may often be invisible, we are truly all connected,” shares Lamb.

The apples picked at Butternut Farm are being distributed to several wildlife rehabilitation centers in both New Hampshire and Southern Maine. Wildlife like deer, bear, squirrels, crows and ravens, and Virginia opossums all benefit from the donations.

Heading into the holiday

season, Giff’s sentiments on the donation are inspiring: “We are thankful for this opportunity to support the great work your

groups are doing.”

To learn more about Center for Wildlife, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org.

RENTALS

Winter Rentals

A variety of options available at a motel in Wells with WiFi, cable TV, and snowplowing included, centrally located near shops, restaurants, and a grocery store!

Large room with two beds, bath, mini fridge, microwave, and access to kitchen and laundry - $1200 per month

Large newly-freshened room with king-size bed, bath, mini fridge, microwave, and access to kitchen and laundry - $1200 per month No Pets Please Email karen@mainediner.com

YEAR ROUND HOUSE / ROOM RENTALS

At 41 Brown Lane, Wells. $300 per week. All utilities included. 207-251-1018

SHOP FOR RENT

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

YEAR-ROUND APT RENTAL

in Ogunquit. Furnished, one bedroom with adjoining living room, kitchen, small dining room, bathroom, and deck. We are looking for a single person, non-smoker, and no pets. References and interview required. $1,600 per month which includes electricity, heat, and snow plowing. 207-286-4444

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

APT FOR RENT IN WELLS

On Route 1, 2 BRs, modern kitchen, small deck, parking. $1550 month with one year lease, includes snow removal, and heat. Call 207-646-7260.

YARD CARE

EAGLE LAWN SERVICE

Aerating, Dethatching, Fall Clean Ups, Lawn Repair & Seeding, Mowing, Trimming, Blowing, Moss Control & Removal. Call 207-351-2887.

CAN DO YARD SERVICES is ready to assist you with those last minute yard clean-ups before the snow flies – and now scheduling inside home projects as well. Give us a call and see what we Can Do for you!

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2 Bedroom Rental will accept pets $2500 / month + utilities

HELP WANTED

Immediate Career Opportunity

YORK WATER DISTRICT, a leading, community, drinking water supplier in Southern Maine, is accepting applications for an open position in our water filtration plant. Our operators have diverse backgrounds and skills to provide our community with high quality drinking water.

Skill set preferred for our Treatment Plant Operator position (applicant with treatment license is desired) include chemistry, computers, electrical, process control, mechanical, plumbing, and facilities maintenance.

Current staff are self-motivated and provide exceptional service to meet the needs of the District. In return they develop skills and are provided with education and growth opportunities, and generous benefits including health insurance, time off, and state pension plan. Competitive pay (commensurate with experience) ranges from $24.07 to $36.07. Four-day work week. Successful applicant must reside within a 45-minute radius of our facility.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Visit www.yorkwaterdistrict.org for more information and how to apply.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Manage a small team of four. Schedule daily and winter projects, order supplies, receive guest service calls, and train team.

HOUSEKEEPING 35-40 Hours per week, year round.

BREAKFAST COOK Starting at 6:30am. ~ sign-on and end-of-season bonus ~ Vacation & personal days o , health & dental insurance, retirement plans. Please email elainea@beachmereinn.com if interested. e Beachmere Inn, 62 Beachmere Place, Ogunquit • beachmereinn.com

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

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

CAPE NEDDICK

~ Classifieds & Sports ~

BA Girls Varsity Soccer Updates

BA Girls Varsity Soccer adds another win to their record

The Bulldogs played their last game of the regular season on Wednesday, November 9, beating Concord Academy 4-1

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at Concord in a Class C game. The Bulldogs improved to 14-3-2 on the season. The Bulldogs had a 14-5 shot advantage over Concord and a 4-3 corner kick advantage.

The Bulldogs displayed skill and control in the first 30 seconds of the game with a beautiful passing sequence between Grace Libby (Standish), Chili Dowd (Amesbury, MA) and Ginger Friedman (North Hampton, NH), ending with a shot over the goal by Grace Libby.

Coffin (Newburyport, MA) carried the ball up on the left; there was a scramble which ended when Blake Metcalf (Scarborough) shot the ball, it bounced off the right post, and went into the goal.

a 5-2 corner kick advantage.

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over $73 million in COVI D-19 Child Care Stabilization Grants from October 2021 to September 2022 that helped Maine child care providers increase pay for staff and cover costs related to COVID-19.

The Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) is additionally providing $200 permanent monthly salary supplements for child care workers. Governor Mills supported and signed into law more than $12 million in ongoing state General Fund dollars to pay these salary supplements for early childhood educators providing direct care, strengthening the early care and education system across Maine.

To support Maine’s child care infrastructure, DHHS in August announced the full availability of up to $15 million in grants through the Governor’s

Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan to support the construction and expansion of child care programs. The goal of this “bricks and mortar” support from the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan is to add 4,700 child care slots across Maine, especially in rural areas and for infants.

In all, the Mills Administration’s funding for child care from March 2020 to the present totals more than $100 million, representing an unprecedented investment to increase access to high-quality care and support for Maine’s child care workforce in line with OCFS’ Child Care Plan for Maine. As a result of these investments, child care providers have been able to maintain, and even build, capacity despite the pandemic – from 47,819 licensed slots in February 2020 to 48,294 licensed slots in September 2022.

LEGAL NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE:

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE

Please take notice that Cottage Builders, 10 Bittersweet Lane, Wells, ME 04090, through its agent, Attar Engineering Inc., 1284 State Road, Eliot, Maine 03903 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 through 480-BB on or about November 28, 2022

The application is for soil disturbance within 25’ of a protected resource at 12 Lobster Lane, Wells, ME 04090

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 Wells, 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.

TOWN OF WELLS, MAINE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2022 @ 7:00 P.M. LITTLEFIELD MEETING ROOM, 208 SANFORD RD, WELLS

The Wells Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing regarding the following proposal(s) during the Planning Board meeting on Monday, November 28, 2022, which begins at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Wells Town Hall.

I. THE TIMBERS SUBDIVISION (FKA RT PROPERTY HOLDINGS

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The Bulldogs also played a strong game defensively, starting in the back with goalies Allie Moore (North Berwick) and Cam Hamilton (South Berwick) as well as impressive and steady composure from Eliza Small (Portsmouth, NH), Jessica Wojdak (West Newbury, MA), Leila Beakes (Rollinsford, NH), and Juliette Lohnes (Berwick).

Five minutes into the game, a Concord offensive player stole the ball away from a Berwick defender near the top of the penalty box, carried it toward the net, and scored the first goal of the game, catching the Bulldogs off-guard.

Only seven minutes later, however, the Bulldogs came back strong and redeemed themselves when Tessa Keenan (Exeter, NH) passed Grace Libby the ball from the center of the field; Grace Libby cut it back with her left foot and scored the Bulldogs’ first goal.

In the 26th minute, Sevilla

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The Bulldogs kept the pressure on and Grace Libby took a shot in the 38th minute which hit the crossbar. The Bulldogs had a few chances like this, and their efforts paid off in the end.

Both teams played the second half of the game mostly in the Bulldogs’ offensive half. In the 53rd minute, off a great corner kick from Sevilla Coffin, Grace Libby scored off a header into the back corner of the goal.

Finally, with eight minutes left, Kaya Garside (Portsmouth, NH) made the fourth goal when Chili Dowd first shot the ball, it deflected off the goal keeper and Kaya shot it in the goal with her left foot.

With five minutes left in the game, goalie Cam Hamilton made a great save six inches wide.

Scoring Summary

12th min: Libby from Keenan 26th min: Metcalf from Coffin 53rd min: Libby from Coffin 72nd min: Garside from Dowd

Goalkeeping Summary

Berwick Moore, 60 min, 1GA Cam Hamilton, 10 min, 0GA

BA Girls Varsity Soccer beats Winsor in EIL Semifinal Game

On a drizzly day, surrounded by an impressive number of supportive fans, The Bulldogs hosted an EIL Semifinal Game on November 11, coming away with a win against The Winsor School. They beat Winsor 3-0, improving to 15-3-2 on the season. The Bulldogs had an 8-3 shot advantage over Winsor and

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The Berwick team set the tone of the game early when they created some opportunities for themselves, and even though they couldn’t capitalize on all of them, they battled in their offensive half for much of the game.

In the fifth minute of the game, Grace Libby defeated a few Winsor defenders and made a great cross to Tessa Keenan who hit the first shot on frame. A few minutes later, off another great cross, Ginger Friedman made a full volley across the goal just wide.

In the eighth minute, the Bulldogs’ scored their first goal when Sevilla Coffin passed the ball to Grace Libby who took advantage of the fact that the Winsor goalie was on the ground, and she shot the ball up and over the goalie and into the net.

In the 35th minute, Nat Jacuch (Newington, NH) scored off a skillful volley shot after Chili Dowd drove her a beautiful cross.

The Bulldogs didn’t waste time, and two minutes later, Grace Libby stole the ball from a Winsor player, dribbled past the Winsor goalie who was on the ground, and shot and scored the third goal of the game.

Goalie Allie Moore ended the first half with a gorgeous save.

The Bulldogs held their own in the second half, creating some great passing sequences, and the strong defensive line as well as goalies Allie Moore and Cam Hamilton prevented Winsor from scoring.

Scoring Summary

8th min: Libby from Coffin 35th min: Jacuch from Dowd 37th min: Libby from Coffin

Goalkeeping Summary

Berwick Moore, 65 min, 0GA Cam Hamilton, 15 min, 0GA

BA Girls Varsity Soccer fights hard but loses to in EIL Final

The Berwick Bulldogs played hard and battled a strong Pingree team in the EIL Final Game at Pingree on Saturday, November 12. For 68 minutes, the Bulldogs kept the game scoreless, giving the Pingree team a reason to feel anxious. Despite working hard, the Bulldogs ultimately could not prevent Pingree from scoring their two goals in those final twelve minutes of the game. The Bulldogs moved to 15-4-2 on the season.

Despite Pingree getting their first shot on goal in the first three minutes of the game, the Bulldogs kept them at bay for most of the 80 minutes, preventing them from scoring until the end.

In the sixth minute, goalkeeper Allie Moore punched the ball out of the goal off a Pingree corner kick.

5k Turkey Trot Benefits Community

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The Kennebunk Outfitters 5k Turkey Trot, on Thursday, November 24, raises funds for Community Harvest, a nonprofit committed to meeting the needs of its neighbors through food sharing, fellowship, and finan cial assistance.

Starting and ending at Kennebunk Outfitters, 51 West ern Avenue, Kennebunk, this family-friendly course will travel along Boothby Road and scenic Beach Avenue. Bib pick up will begin at 7:30 a.m. on race day behind the store, with the race starting at 9 a.m. The event will

be professionally timed by 802 Timing of Vermont.

Join approximately 150 participants by walking or run ning for a great cause this holi day. Register for the event at www.kennebunkoutfitters.com.

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In the 25th minute, Grace Libby made a great tackle and fought for the ball relentlessly.

The Bulldogs had several chanc es by the goal, but could not capi talize on them.

Thirty minutes in, Allie Moore made another impressive save; she skillfully leapt up in the air and caught the ball high above her head.

In the 38th minute, the Bulldogs created a beautiful passing sequence from Grace Libby to Ginger Friedman to Juliette Lohnes up the sideline.

The second half of the Final Game was filled with the same energy and motivation as the first, and while Pingree ulti

mately won the game, the Bull dogs held their own and played hard and kept the pressure on all the way through.

With twelve minutes to go, a Pingree offensive player car ried the ball past some Berwick defenders, up to the goal, and scored. With only five minutes left, Pingree scored a second time.

A minute later, with only four minutes left of the game, goalie Allie Moore punched a ball up and away from the goal, displaying her commitment to her team right up to the very end of the game.

The Bulldogs will keep their season going next week

Go Ahead, Turn Down That Thermostat

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As winter fast approaches, most New Englanders have home heating costs on their minds. How much is it going to increase? And what to do about it? Although fuel prices are at a record high this season, there are things households can do to reduce their energy usage when related to home heating. In fact, one simple trick that can help lower costs is to turn down the thermostat while sleeping or not at home.

There has long been debate about whether turning the ther mostat down low actually saves money and energy. Some may have heard the claim that the energy a furnace or boiler ex pends when starting and stopping is more than if the device main tains a steady temperature. How ever, that conventional wisdom actually doesn’t bear out. The amount of money saved by turn ing the thermostat down during “off-peak” hours vastly out weighs that startup energy con sumption, making the opposite of that “conventional wisdom” to

when they host a NEPSAC play off game Wednesday, November 16. Go Bulldogs!

Scoring Summary 68th min: Pingree scores 75th min: Pingree scores

Goalkeeping Summary Berwick Moore, 80 min, 2GA

be true. When recovering from a setback, the burner spends more time running in the “optimal combustion efficiency zone,” de livering more energy to the home with fewer emissions.

According to the U.S. De partment of Energy, consumers can save as much as 10% a year on heating by simply turning the thermostat back 7-10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day. During winter, the lower the temperature inside the home, the slower the heat loss. If the thermostat temperature stays low for longer periods of time, such as when the house hold is away at work or sleeping at night, consumers can end up saving energy and thus reduce their heating bills over time. One energy-saving trick in the win tertime is to have the thermostat set at 68°F during waking hours and setting it lower while asleep or away from home.

For those with a program mable thermostat or the means to install one, this type of routine savings can be even easier. The thermostat can be set as low as is comfortable, with the setpoint lowered even further during “off hours”. Some smart thermostats even have occupancy sensors and will set back automatically when the home is empty.

Turning down thermostats is just one way to save on energy and heating costs at home. Here are some others: Reverse ceiling

fans to pull down circulating warm air. Replace the furnace’s filters regularly to save on elec tricity. Seal up any air leaks or holes, which can save an average household up to $166 annually. Prioritize the “ABCs” of weath erproofing by starting in the attic, then the basement, then the center of the home. Ensure that any heat sources can deliver heat without restriction by keep ing furniture away from forced air vents, baseboard heaters and radiators. Add area rugs in rooms with cold floors to improve com fort without having to drastically turn up the thermostat. Keep draperies and shades on southfacing windows open during the day to allow the sunlight in, and closed at night to keep the chill from cold windows out.

Overall, reducing heat usage is a great way to save on costly bills and to be more ecofriendly. In New England, where the winter months can be long and cold, heating accounts for 30-50% of a household’s annual energy costs. Additionally, home heating and cooling is responsi ble for nearly 441 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annu ally. So don’t be afraid to see how low you can go on that thermostat dial!

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