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AWS Fur Tree Benefits Homeless Pets

KENNEBUNKThe 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

Emmas Angels Rescue

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

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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 and thrive. For more information about Fur Tree, visit www. animalwelfaresociety.org/give/ fur-tree. have been euthanized. him forward. Sable is also available for adoption instead of fostering, if our guidelines are followed.) Call Nancy 207-229-7094 for more info.

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.

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.

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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

Computers4Vets

is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps veterans who can’t afford a computer system.

Seeking desktops, laptops, netbooks, or tablets... whether they work or not. Accessories also accepted, such as keyboards, mouses, cables, old software, which can be reused. Monitors and printers accepted in working order only. Hard drives will be thoroughly cleaned to a DoD level. All donations are tax deductible.

Know a veteran in need of a computer?

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

SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY

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

THRIFT/VINTAGE/ANTIQUE SHOP: 207-216-9169 • 1784 Post Road, Wells Open 11am-4pm SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!

Help us pay our vet bills and other expenses!

Donations Accepted 12-3pm on Saturdays Only ( FMI 207-229-8314)

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

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

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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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Investor opportunity or a wonderful homestead! Three BR New Englander on a lovely, open, 3.4 acre lot with frontage on Great Works River. Large, open, eat-in kitchen, complete with farmer’s sink. Replacement windows and pellet stove in LR. Wood floors and original details thoughout. Just a short distance from downtown South Berwick and a great commuter location. $450,000

Farm Supports CFW through Apple Donations

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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

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groups are doing.”

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

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Demolition, Land Clearing, Land Development, Landscape Construction, Site Construction, Snow Management “We work throughout the winter!”

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

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SHOP FOR RENT

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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.

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SNOWPLOWING

CAN DO YARD SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE

Have you thought about that fluffy white stuff that’s sure to pile up in your driveway in a few months? We have! And we would like to help you out!

Can Do is preparing for winter by getting our snow plow prepped for plowing your driveway.

Give us a call, 603-380-6708. Don’t wait! John and Kate…

GUNSMITHING

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!

John and Kate 603-380-6708

Help Wanted

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CAPE NEDDICK

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

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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

Help Wanted

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.

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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

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

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

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