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Bill Green The Taming of the Flu – pg. 3 Liz Soares Looking for sparks of joy – pg. 4 Theressa Harrigan How do you restart? – pg. 17 Jill Pertler The COVID Zone – pg. 17 John McDonald What we’re known for – pg. 20
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Effective December 14, and continuing until at least January 15, all North Yarmouth municipal offices and facilities will limit in-person services to appointment-only. Draven Walker, assistant to the town manager, says that there have not been any recent positive COVID-19 cases within Town Hall that influenced the decision to shift to appointment-only, and that the move is preventative, reflecting what state and federal agencies are recommending at this time. A notice released by the town says that only one person may attend an appointment unless approved otherwise. Town Hall management said in the notice that the situation will be evaluated in January.
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Bill Green’s Maine The Taming of the Flu Last week, England became the first Western nation to issue the Covid-19 vaccine. Ninety-year-old Margaret Keenan was the lucky lady. She was customer 1-A. Margaret was overshadowed by the second recipient, an Englishman named William Shakespeare. It brought out the best of the Twittersphere. “If Margaret Keenan was 1A, is William 2B or not 2B?” That’s funny stuff. Another suggested, “I don’t think he should get it because he’s been bard.” Now that’s comedy! “They are really prioritizing seniority. This guy is 456 years old!” Shakespeare was given the shot by a nurse named May Parsons. With a lot of media around, she could have said, it was much ado about nothing. Her patient said, “If I can get this shot at 90, everyone should get it.” Old Margaret is right, but now we have to go through the tough part, figuring out in what order we should line up for shots. Everyone agrees the line should start behind the first responders. After that, there are some different ideas. In the plan that Governor Mills submitted to U. S. Centers for Disease and Control in September, medical workers who care for coronavirus patients in high-risk settings, then critical infrastructure workers such as police, followed by those working and living in congregate settings. The second phase will begin when the vaccine is more broadly available and will include people with underlying health conditions, teachers and prison staffs. In Massachusetts, governor Charlie Baker is taking heat for announcing that prisoners will be in the first group, along with medical people, first respond-
ers and homeless. In Maine, phase three will target selected rural and urban areas. The last phase will be for everyone else. There are two groups of people who I would like to thank. The first is all the medical people and first responders who have worked so hard. Members of our police and fire departments have been taking risks on our behalf, keeping us safe. The second is the NFL. Football has really become our national pastime. I don’t care that the games have been strange because players have been missing because of Covid. I don’t care that the Broncos had four quarterbacks out and had to start a wide receiver under center. Football is such a pleasurable distraction for me. Ironically, I was exposed to the virus in the Emergency Room by a healthcare worker who later tested positive. Mirroring my academic career, I flunked the test. How are people who get the virus getting the virus? Many have said they took all the precautions. They just got it. It would be helpful if you could see the virus. I wonder where it is. Is it on the door handle? Is it over in the outdoors department? Does that guy have it? Conversely, did it get on me when I went into the store, but I alertly cleaned my hands with gel when I came out and defeated it? I did go to a gathering back in June and there was a guy there who wasn’t wearing a mask. He insisted on talking to me as I backed away and backed away. I also did the unthinkable. I went to a wedding and I did it after the Millinocket wedding. This wedding was outdoors and we were assigned a pod. We
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sat in our pods during the ceremony. We sat in our pods at dinner. It was strange, but the social event of the year if for no other reason than it was the only event of the year. One of the big losers in all of this is President Trump. It was his administration which swung into action and invented operation Warp Speed. It alertly tapped into American industry and linked it to the American military. Two or three vaccines are almost approved. The military developed a platform named Tiberius to handle the distribution of 300 million doses. Under General Gustave Perna, they are ready to distribute. American Airlines has been shipping medicine that has to be kept at 70 below Celsius. Amazing. Of course, I do know that Tiberius was Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise’s middle name. Developing these vaccines in ten months has been a great triumph for America. Sure, it’s been less than perfect, but “the lady doth protest too much, methinks.” The President is the big loser in this. He could appear to be at the helm, cheering people on, holding important meetings and getting credit for this success. Instead, he’s incessantly appealing the election. It’s not a good look. He simply lacks leadership skills. So, The Winter’s Tale is that we are almost through it. Perhaps they’ll be a 4th of July celebration this year. There’s an event I’m looking forward to. All’s well that ends well.
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Fresh Takes A The recent safe segment thing to do on this NPR’s holiday “Weekend season Edition is to Sunstay day” featured the concept of your “cooking fatigue.”family. Not at home and celebrate with immediate surprisingly, the people wave ofare intense cooking and baking I know many chafing at this message. that at the the pandemic— Theywas did seen not want tobeginning stay homeofat Thanksgiving. leading to parties shortages of friends such items our, beans and They had with and as extended families. rice—is beginning We are all tiredto ofwane. this pandemic. Many of us are As the from sole cook in my I tired due of constantly suffering anxiety andhouse, depression, to the preparing mealsand by June. didn’t ing myself into constant worry socialI isolation. bread bakingpeople or pie were making. Instead, I have found I noticed putting up Christmas solace in preparing samevery things onthis the year. same One days decorations in theirthe homes early of the also helps spend and less always time in the my week. friendsThis really loves theme holiday supermarket. starts early, but this year she was talking about it Still, Halloween. even thoughWhy? I am The heartily sick of decorations cooking and around lights and eating at home, I would not say that everything make her happy. Usually she’s in the minority that’s with happened in this pandemic is negative. see some her eagerness, but now more people areI do looking for bright sparksspots. of joy. The crazy most I don’t getanti-maskers super excitednotwithstanding, about the holidays. I of us have risen to theout task of doing needs to be think I got burned years ago, what by more than 20 done. a moment in the supermarket years Iofsometimes Christmashave travel. We would wrap all the when I suddenly I am wearing mask. I’m presents here in remember Maine, load them in theacar, then waiting red line for a staffer to tell me to Masproceed drive to on myamother’s house in southeastern to a checkout where Eve. I willThen wait on red sachusetts foraisle, Christmas theanother next day line. we would head up to Paul’s parents’ house near If you had me ausually year ago thatwith thisMassachuis the way Worcester. Wetold would meet we would be living now, I would not have believed setts friends the day after Christmas. Then we’d finally head home, often taking my mother with us. It was exhausting. Of course it was wonderful to get together with friends and family and enjoy good
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The Yarmouth Task Force is still ready with information and resources. If you need groceries, information, resources, or a person to talk to, please call 8464763. All calls will be returned within 24 hours. If you need to be in touch with the food pantry staff, please call YCAN at 838-2261. Please do not call the church office. The Yarmouth Food Pantry thanks all the members of our community who generously donate throughout the Year! The items listed here are needed to continue our ongoing and routine efforts to help fill the grab and go bags that are distributed weekly: Baked Beans, Ramen, Jelly, Canned pasta, Hearty soups and chowders, Ground coffee. We are so grateful to our community for the ongoing support of the Food Pantry. The YCFP is located in back of the First Parish
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Do you need senior services? Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors is supporting an Aging In Place (AIP) initiative in Yarmouth, led by Leigh Kirchner with support from a large group of volunteers. If you have questions about, or suggestions for needed services, or would like to participate, please call Leigh at 207-712-7244 or e-mail her at: leighmk2050@ gmail.com. Some services offered are: Transportation, Health Services and Support, Economic Security, Food Support, Fuel Assistance and so much more! Yes – Vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at higher risk of complications from the flu. Seniors are advised to get an updated flu shot each season. This is free under Medicare. Check with your medical provider if you have any questions.
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Zyanya Holman (Zany) is a Resource Specialist with the Southern Maine Agency on Aging and Town of Yarmouth. SMAA is working remotely due to COVID-19 currently but she is available over the phone. If you have a question about housing, Medicare, meals and nutrition, medical and dental resources, legal resources or just want to say hi, Zany can be reached by e-mail at smaaresource@yarmouth.me.us or at (207) 835-9866. You can find out more about what she does at: https:// ycan.info/need-senior-support.
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Need crutches? Or a wheelchair? How about handles for your shower or a portable commode? The Medical Loan Closet has medical supplies/equipment to loan for long or short term needs. This is a no cost service with strict COVID cleaning protocols in place. For information call Yarmouth Community Services at 846-2406.
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Habitat for Humanity offers a program called Critical Home Repair that helps low-income homeowners make needed repairs so they can live in safe and affordable home. Examples of work are: Roof leaks, Accessibility issues, ramps, etc., Stair repairs. Please contact Molly Brake at molly@habitatme.org or by phone at207-772-2151 ext. 104 for more information or help with filling out an application. .
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Church. Entry is on Storer Street. If you would like to donate items, they can be left at The Food Pantry. The pantry is open to residents of Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Freeport, Cumberland and Pownal on Tuesdays and Fridays, 10-noon. If you have any questions, please email Sue at susanrgranai@gmail.com.
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where you will discuss Percy Jackson series, starting with THE LIGHTENING THIEF. For kids grades 2-5. Every other Monday starting at 3 pm. The library will supply the books! 6 spots open, first come first served. http://forms.gle/LjUETzfx5fqs2mQ48. Ms. O’Connor is currently doing a virtual read aloud on Facebook. Listen daily at 3 pm on FBLive. FMI, please call the library at 846-4763.
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fall 2020 semester at Clarkson University, NY. Nazareth College, NY is proud to announce that Bridget Luce of Falmouth, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. Congratulations, one and all, for your fine work. MAILBAG is always pleased to let readers know local area residents accomplishments. Please be sure to give your school permission to include your awards/recognition statements to us. We publish all local announcements sent to us.
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YARMOUTH CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. The First Universalist Church of Yarmouth invites you to experience their virtual worship services this church year by visiting our website: www.uuyarmouth. org. Programs and religious exploration for all ages will also be offered online. On Sundays, all are invited to the First Baptist Church, 346 Main St., for worship at 9:30 am. Children’s church and nursery care available. FMI, call 846-5814 or visit www.firstbaptistyarmouth.org. Parish of the Holy Eucharist Masses at Sacred Heart Church, 326 Main Street, is held on Saturday afternoon at 4 pm and Sunday morning at 8 and 11 am. FMI, call 847-6890 or visit www.pothe.org. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 396 Gilman Road, Offering two services: 8 am with Holy Eucharist, 10 am with Holy Eucharist, music, Sunday School and childcare. Visit www.stbartsyarmouth.org or call 8469244 for more information. The First Parish Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, at 116 Main Street Worships online, Sundays, at 9 am. FMI, 846-3773 or www.firstparishyarmouth.org. The Royal River Baptist Church, Yarmouth Marketplace, 438 US Route One. Sunday Morning Worship: 10am, Sunday Evening Worship, 5pm; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Discipleship, 6:30 pm. FMI, call 899-7949 or www.RoyalRiverBaptist.com.
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As always, MAILBAG features local citizens who have received recognition in some manner for achievements, such as awards, special appointments and academic accomplishments. Ferris Florman of Windham, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled Designing a Method to Capture, Insert, and Retrieve Digitized Archives at St. Mary’s Parish in Panama at Panama City Panama (IQP). Genevieve Delano of Windham was named to the Dean’s List at Belmont University, TN. The following local residents have been named Presidential Scholars for the Fall 2020 semester at Clarkson University, NY.: Nathan Tai Nguyen of Gray, a freshman majoring in computer engineering; Thomas Ellsworth Robinson of Freeport, a freshman majoring in chemical engineering. Evan D Nguyen of Gray, a senior majoring in computer engineering, was named to the Dean’s List for the
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Gray/New Gloucester NEWS
GRAY TOWN MEETING PORTAL UPDATES The Town of Gray’s Meeting Portal (Agendas, Minutes and Video Services) received a software update. It may look a little different! The Meeting Portal still shows all upcoming meeting information and gives access to past meeting archives to view video and minutes. Subscribing features for receiving agendas are now easier to use, and you can manage which agenda’s you receive yourself or unsubscribe. The email notices will be in a more modern format and will now come from the sender “Town of Gray” at: TownofGray@public. govdelivery.com Town News and Town Alerts through graymaine.org (this email service) will stay the same. This update is specific to receiving agendas only. Any questions? Please contact the Website Administrator at: jfahey@graymaine.org for help.
DOG LICENSES ARE DUE
Dog Licenses are available. Deadline for dog registration is Dec. 31st. Register online at graymaine.org or in person at the Town Hall/Clerks office.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONLINE/MAIL IN SERVICES!
A few things you can do online: vehicle/trailer renewal, boat registration, birth/death certificates, ATV Registration, hunting/fishing licenses, online mooring, tax payments, dog registration, personal watercraft storage, burn permits and more! To learn more please visit the Town of Gray’s Website: www.graymaine.org.
MSAD 15 FREE MEAL PROGRAM
All students and all children under 18 qualify for the MSAD 15 Free Meal Program. School meals (Breakfast and Lunch) are available free of charge to all students AND all children 18 years of age and younger in Gray or New Gloucester through June 2021. There are no financial eligibility determinations, and it is not required for children to be a student of MSAD 15; everyone qualifies! By using the program, you are also helping fund the nutrition program at the schools. Please take advantage; there is plenty for everyone who might need or want it! Meals should be pre-ordered and can be picked up
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Gray/New Gloucester News items should be submitted to news@thenotes.org. Please use “Gray/ New Gloucester News” in the Subject line of your message, and include a contact person with phone number. Photos may be submitted and will be used as space permits. at any school by contacting: HS, Kitchen Manager, Mia Henry, 657-4402 / mjhenry@sad15.org; MS, Kitchen Manager, Tawnie Allen, 657-9431/ tallen@sad15.org; Dunn, Kitchen Manager, Tammy McNally, 657-5573 / tmcnally@sad15.org; Memorial, Kitchen Manager, Julia Hutchinson, 926-4307 / jhutchinson@sad15.org; Russell, (Interim) Kitchen Manager, Wanda Morrison, 657-9625 / wmorrison@sad15.org. Contactless meal pick up -- Pick up areas are at the back kitchen entrance at each school. (Look for the signs). When you arrive, call the Kitchen Manager, indicate your name and number of children you need meals for, and your meals will be brought out on a cart. Once the food service worker steps away from the cart, you can exit your vehicle to pick up the food. Masks are required on school grounds. Current pick up times are between 10-11am, M-F, but a more convenient time can be coordinated with the kitchen manager. Gray and New Gloucester Rec departments receive these meals for their campers. MSAD 15 would love to coordinate meals for other child care centers such as private schools, home-schoolers, and/or daycares as well. Please call us to learn more! COMING SOON: Online ordering, additional meal
pick up times, limited meal deliveries, multiple day meal pick- ups, weekend meals, storm day meal packs. **FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND CURRENT INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT NUTRITION SUPERVISOR WENDY ORDWAY @ 657-9331 or wordway@sad15.org The federal Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with federal law, U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, and state law, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability. .
STORY TIME
The Gray Public Library’s Virtual Story Time (Facebook Live) is at 10:30 on most Wednesdays and Fridays. Their Facebook page is https://www.facebook. com/graypubliclibrary/ .
GRAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Gray Historical Society is pleased to announce the opening of the Village History Walk. Enjoy a two-mile self-guided and leisurely historical journey through Gray Village. Green signs guide the way past historic buildings, homes, and monuments. The route through Gray Village travels along sidewalks and marked crosswalks to ensure your comfort and safety. Free brochures with featured attractions, a map, and historical background are available at the Gray Town Office. For an on-line interactive map go to grayhistorical.org, find MAPS in the main menu, then select HISTORICAL SITES from the dropdown menu. Your tour starts by parking at the Pennell Complex. Using
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North Yarmouth NEWS
TOWN OF NORTH YARMOUTH SELECT BOARD MEETING
The next Select Board Meeting Agenda will be on Tuesday, December 15. Budget Workshop is 6 pm, Business Meeting is at 7 pm. https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88684652632. The format and structure for Select Board meetings are authorized and governed by our Town Charter and the Select Board Bylaws with overarching guidance from Maine Statues. Select Board members are not collectively or individually allowed to speak about personnel matters and may only address personnel matters in an executive session per State Statute Title 1 § 401-410. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) - November 17, 2020; December 1, 2020. Public Comment - Non-Agenda Items - Comments regarding issues, concerns, commendations, or matters of general public information are welcome. The public is encouraged when commenting or expressing points of view about an individual(s) that they do so in a respectful and constructive manner. Topics relating to personnel matters cannot be acknowledged. COVID-19 Procedures - Public Communications: ZOOM - Virtual Attendance; EMAIL: Individuals may email questions or comments to dwalker@ northyarmouth.org or manag-er@northyarmouth. org.
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Cumberland NEWS
Help make this a special holiday season for those who utilize the Community Food Pantry! A sign up list for the food drive is available below. The drop-off day for the Food Drive will be on Thursday, December 17th from 3:30-6:30 pm at Town Hall in the Council Chambers. This will be the only time to drop off the donations because the Food Pantry doesn’t have the capacity to store all of this food ahead of time. Questions? Please email Linda Shane at optimizer@ maine.rr.com
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Recently, a Cumberland resident reported being contacted by a caller claiming to work for a large Portland healthcare provider. The caller attempted to get the resident’s insurance information. Our astute community member became suspicious, and hung up prior to providing any personal information. Well done! Please remember to be cautious when speaking with anyone on the phone who is requesting your personal information or who seeks any item of value from you unsolicited. Hang up! There are an unlimited number of ways that scammers will try to part us from our money and our in-formation. Please be wary, and be safe!
CUMBERLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Contact the Cumberland Historical Society to participate in their Holiday Raffle Calendar again this year! Calendars are $10 each or 3 for $25. The more you buy, the greater your odds are of winning. For more info or to purchase a calendar, please contact Judy Gagnon at djgagnon@maine.rr.com or call 400-9334. Thank you for your support!
SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS CHILD
New this year is to sponsor a Christmas Child. FF4KIDS has needed to get a little creative in how they are able to continue their mission, since their fundraising events have been canceled due to COVID. Every year since 2003, they have worked with the
Cumberland Food Pantry and other local organizations to offer help to those families that may need a little extra help for the holidays. Each family fills out a form for each child that includes what the child wants, needs, and reads/interests. From that, they try to provide three meaningful gifts for each child. If you are looking for Christmas help this year for your child(ren), please don’t hesitate to reach out to FF4KIDS or if you’re interested in sponsoring a child, email them directly at firefighters4kids@gmail.com and they will match you with a child and send you the child’s age and what they are interested in. They will also be offering a signup genius with gift ideas which will be posted in a few weeks. Spread Joy and stay well friends!
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The Town of Cumberland is looking for more photos to feature in our upcoming Annual Report! Do you have a picture that you’ve snapped around town in the past year? A nice landscape, sunrise/sunset, kids playing, walks on town properties, nature, wildlife, etc.? If you do, share it with them! These photos are a wonderful way to capture Cumberland through the eyes of those who live here. Please consider sending your
TIME TO REGISTER DOGS
It’s time to register your dog for 2021. All dogs 6 months and older must have a license. In order to obtain a license for your dog, the owner must present a current State of Maine Rabies Certificate obtained from a veterinarian. All current licenses expire December 31st. Cost is $6/year for spayed/neutered dogs; $11/year for dogs not spayed/neutered. You may register online: Visit the State of Maine’s Dog Licensing Online Service; you may mail an application with payment, and a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate to Cumberland Town Hall – visit www.cumberlandmaine.com; or stop in the Town Hall in person with a copy of your dog’s rabies certificate.
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HELP WANTED The Congregational Church in Cumberland is looking for a part time custodian to start immediately. The need is 9-10 hours per week for various duties including cleaning of the offices and community rooms, sanctuary, and child care center in the church. Duties include vacuuming, trash removal, mopping floors, and some light maintenance. Specific hours are to be determined in an interview. Somewhat flexible. Some Sunday hours may be necessary based on the church’s calendar.
AFTERNOON BOOK GROUP IS BACK
The Prince Memorial Library has a new Fall lineup for their Afternoon Book Group! They meet one Thursday a month at 3 pm by Zoom. Email emanning@ cumberlandmaine.com for the invitation. All readers
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NEWS FALMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DECEMBER EVENTS
Advent Mini Worship: During Advent the church will host short candle lit services in their sanctuary on Thursday Night at 5:30 PM: December 17th. Longest Night Service: On the Winter Solstice FCC will gather to recognize the sadness and mixed emotions that come with the holiday season. This short, candle lit service will be held either outside or in our sanctuary, depending on factors such as weather, state recommendations, and the needs of our community: Monday, December 21st at 5:30 pm. Extended Church School: Are you a parent who needs a break? Our church has extended in person church school from 10-12 AM on Sunday mornings. Drop your children off for a COVID compliant time of outdoor games, crafts, and connection. Take some time for yourself as your children are nurtured in their faith. Car Caroling: FCC is organizing a car carol, where people can sing along with old time favorites in the church parking lot. Want to help? Please email Kristen Coleman. Christmas Angels: As the church does each year, they will be helping struggling families in their community have presents under the tree. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Lightbody at 781-4670.
FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY OPEN
Falmouth Memorial Library will be open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm, and Wednesdays 9:30 am – 7:00 pm. They will add Saturdays back as soon as they can ensure appropriate staffing with our new procedures and services. They will welcome 15 patrons at a time in the building, for a 30-minute limit. A staff member will greet you at the door with a sign-in/out and entry pass. In addition to this occupancy limit, we will have three public computers set up for use by appointment, dropin when possible. The Children’s room will be available for appointments one household at a time, and for drop-in open browsing when there are no appointments scheduled. Speaking of masks – it’s what all the fashionable people are wearing these days, and we will require them inside the building, as well as enforce social distancing for everyone’s safety. Library Takeout continues for those of you still
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Falmouth News items should be submitted to news@thenotes.org. Please use “Falmouth News” in the Subject line of your message, and include a contact person with phone number. Photos may be submitted and will be used as space permits. hesitant to come indoors. You can pick up your holds just like normal without an appointment during open hours, just park in the designated spot and call them when you arrive. We expect fewer people outside once we open, so will wait to check out your items to you when you arrive (we’ve been checking them out ahead of time so we can keep up with demand). So it might take a few more seconds while we process and pack up your holds, but the upside is NO MORE APPOINTMENTS. We set up a Quick Print station just inside the entrance. Use our laptop or your wireless device to print from the cloud, your email, or a thumb drive – still $.15/page. This is a separate service from the public computers, no appointment needed, and not included in the occupancy limit. Sorry – still no meeting spaces yet for reservation or in-person programs until further notice. All libraries are quarantining incoming books for at least 3-4 days, and we will back-date check-in for that timeframe. So you won’t notice any immediate checkin on your account, and you may still get a courtesy email saying its coming due, but when we do process materials after quarantine, we will check-in for the date you actually returned it. We resumed assessing fines in October, but you will not be fined for the time books are quarantined.
FALMOUTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY STORYTIMES
Virtual Storytimes are weekly for children of all ages. Mondays: Toddler Storytime Video with Ms. Larisa – posted 10 am. Tuesdays: Storytime Short Video with Mr. Will – posted 10 am; You choose Storytime – posted 2 pm. Join Mr. Will as he reads a You Choose book full of branching adventures and post what choice you’d make in the comments. Mr. Will will take your choices (and his own) and pick one at random to continue with the next Storytime. Wednesdays: Storytime Short Video with Ms. Larisa – posted at 10 am. Thursdays: Pre-School Storytime Video with Mr. Will – posted at 10 am; You Choose Storytime with Mr. Will – posted 2 pm. Fridays: A Craft Video by Ms. Larisa will be posted on Fridays. Saturdays: Singalong Video with Mr. Will – posted at 10 am; You Choose Storytime with Mr. Will – posted at 2 pm.
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Donations may be dropped off at many locations: the Falmouth Food Pantry when open for clients, the Falmouth Town Hall during regular business hours, the Falmouth Memorial Library and Falmouth churches. Their present food needs are: adult depends, canned pineapple, canned tuna, sugar, toothpaste, rice, shampoo and conditioner. The Pantry is located at 271 Falmouth Road, adjacent to the Falmouth Town Hall. Thank you to all who volunteer and support the Falmouth Food Pantry.
FALMOUTH CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship and Facebook. West Falmouth Baptist Church, located at 18 Mountain Road, welcomes all, to their Sunday worship service at 10 am. A children’s program, and nursery are provided during the service. FMI, call 797-4066, or visit http://@abcfalmouth.org. The Parish of the Holy Eucharist, Holy Martyrs Church, 266 Foreside Road. Mass schedule: Weekends: Saturday afternoon 4 pm; Sunday morning 8:30 am, 10:30 am & 5:30 pm; Weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:30 am. For more information please call 847-6890 or visit www.pothe.org. Emmaus Lutheran Church, 265 Middle Road, holds worship services every Sunday at 9 am, and every Wednesday at 11:30 am. Sunday school is at 9:30 am on Sunday. Emmaus is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. For more information, visit www.emmausfalmouth.org or call 781-4820. Foreside Community Church, UCC - ForesideChurch.org Worship available online (link from our webpage) Sundays at 9:30am. All are welcome! Sunday school and Coffee Hour immediately follow service. For more information, please call 781-5880 or visit our website at www.foresidechurch.org. Falmouth Congregational Church, UCC, 267 Falmouth Road, Sunday Worship virtually on Facebook and in-person at 10 am. For more information please visit: www.falmouthcongregationalchurch.org or call 781-3413. The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary, 43 Foreside Road, Sunday hours: Sunday, 8 am Traditional Eucharist, 10 am Contemporary Eucharist with Choir; Monday - Wednesday, Noon Day prayer in the Chapel; Thursday, Noon Day Healing Eucharist. All invited to attend any or all of the services. Handicap accessible. All new and returning parishioners are invited to attend. For more information, visit www.smary.org, or call 781-3366.
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THE FREEPORT WOMAN’S CLUB PROGRAMS SET
The Freeport Woman’s Club is a service club organized to further the social welfare of the community while enjoying the company of each other in an educational and friendly environment. Because the pandemic they anticipate virtual monthly gatherings. They generally meet on the 3rd Friday of the month through May. Watch their Facebook page for updates or email them at: freeportmainewomansclub@gmail.com for more information.
Freeport News items should be submitted to news@thenotes.org. Please use “Freeport News” in the Subject line of your message, and include a contact person with phone number. Photos may be submitted and will be used as space permits.
LIBRARY HOURS
The Freeport Community Library hours are Monday 12-5 pm; Tuesday, 12-7 pm; Wednesday 12-7 pm; Thursday, 12-5 pm; Friday closed, open for curbside 12-4 pm. 865-3307.
The Freeport Community Library is presenting a weekly Virtual Storytime with Taylor each Monday at 10:30 am in December. The Youtube link to the storytimes will be shared on the Li-brary’s Events Calendar on their website, freeportlibrary.com. Each week has a new link. The storytime will be short, fifteen minutes or less, with one short story for toddlers followed by a longer picture book. It’ll be a mixture of funny stories, heartwarming stories, stories about nature, and more. For questions or directions to the Library, visit www. freeportlibrary.com or call 865-3307.
FREEPORT SEWER DISTRICT
The Freeport Sewer District announces a Board of Trustees monthly meeting to be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 7 pm remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For more infor-mation, please email The District at: fsdla1@gmail.com
FOOD PANTRY
Last Free Friday ‘drive thru’ lunches this month is 12/18! The Food Pantry at Freeport Community Services is located at 55 Depot Street and is open Monday and Wednesday from 11-1 pm. Food is available on the Food Pantry Loading Dock. Residents of Freeport and Pownal are welcome to come weekly or as needed! Want to help? The pantry currently needs cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, canned vegetables, and pet food. A neighborhood food drive is a fun and safe way to get together with your friends and help those in need! For more information, please call or email Sarah Lundin, Director of Programs, at (207)865-3985 ext. 205 or slundin@fcsmaine.org.
The Freeport Al-Anon Family Group meets every Wednesday at 7:30-8:30 pm in the lower level of the First Parish Congregational Church, 40 Main Street. They are practicing all CDC guide-lines. Contact Carol at 207-776-2167 FMI.
your brochure map, follow the green Village History Walk signs for a fun and educational stroll through our Village. Following the entire route, or any part of it as a great way to get your daily exercise while learning more about Gray history. Get out, walk, and learn! GHS may be reached at 657-4476 or info@grayhistorical.org.
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*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. Community of Christ, 49 Park St., Sunday school, 10:30 am; Worship, 11 am. Co pastors are Sheila Blackstone and Charles H. Smith, 449-7502. First Baptist Church, 185 Main St., Sunday worship 10:45 am. FMI, 865-4404. St. Jude’s Roman Catholic Church, Main St. Mass, Sun., 9:30 am. FMI, 846-5584. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pownal Rd: Worship Saturday, 11 am. Sabbath School, 9:30 am, 865-3990. South Freeport Church, UCC, South Freeport Village, Online worship video posted to southfreeportchurch.org by 9:30 am. Rev. Sally Norris. First Parish Church Cong., UCC, 40 Main St. Adult study, 9 am; Sunday worship, 10 am with communion, first Sunday of the month. FMI, 865-6022. Rev. Madelyn Hennessey.
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The Gray Food Pantry is open and has food for those in need with Curbside pickup, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 12:30 to 3 pm with curbside service. They are currently keeping volunteers to a minimum to ensure proper social distancing but are appreciative of any food donations. Newest needs are sweet bread mixes, condiments, holiday foods, jelly/jam, coffee, mac & cheese, paper products. The Gray Food Pantry is located at the First Congregational Church and is open the first and third Fridays of every month from 2:00-4:00 pm. In case of emergency, please call 657.4279 #3 for assistance.
CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. The United Methodist Church, 151 West Gray Road, Gray, Sunday worship at 10 am, nursery care provided. Children’s Sunday School, 9 am. Tuesday evenings, 6-7:30 pm, Centering Prayer Group. For all Cancer Outreach please contact Pastor Ginifir Giddinge at 6572009. The First Congregational Church, 11 Yarmouth Road, Gray, Sunday worship service is again being held in the church from 10-11 am. Strict CDC Guidelines are being enforced to include face masks and proper
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HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Please note the upcoming closures for the Town Hall Office: Thursday, December 24 and Thurs-day, December 31.
DOG REGISTRATIONS
Open enrollment for registering your dogs for 2021 has begun. Please make sure to have an up to date rabies certificate at the time of registration. $6.00 per spayed/neutered dog, $11.00 for dogs not spayed/neutered.
TOWN HALL
Pownal Town Hall is open for walk-in traffic. Please note a mask is required upon entry. You will be required to sanitize your hands before transactions. Hand sanitizer it provided in the office. Please go to www.PownalMaine.org to be directed to their website for more in-depth information.
ONLINE SERVICES
Did you know that most anything you come to do at the Town Office you can do Online? This includes: Vehicle Registration, ATV/ Boat/ Snowmobile Registrations, Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Dog Registrations, Paying your Property Taxes, Burning Permits. Click the Link below and select which service you would like! https://www.pownalmaine.org/index.asp?Type=B_ LIST&SEC={DE5C343A-0282-4CFB-A1F0-A5FAA86D1A74}
FOOD PANTRY
The Food Pantry at the North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road is open on Wednesdays from 9:30-11 am. The pantry doesn’t know what will be in stock from week to week and welcomes dona-
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DURHAM NEWS RENT RELIEF PROGRAM
The COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is for renters who cannot afford to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program expands upon previous rent relief programs through the MaineHousing agency. Maine renters can apply for this expanded program even if you applied and received funds be-fore. This program now includes people who live in MaineHousing-financed properties and do not have a Section 8 voucher or receive other governmental rental assistance. This program is first-come, first-served and can help cover October, November, and December rent. You can apply for up to $1000 per month for each month, even if you received funds in other rounds of the program. Applications are currently being accepted. For more detailed information on the program go to: www. durhamme.com and click the appropriate link.
TOWN OFFICE NEWS
The Durham Town Offices have resumed normal hours of operation for the general public. Town Office hours are: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays; 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Closed Wednesdays. As a reminder, those visiting the Town Offices must leave six (6) feet of space between people and face masks are required to enter. If there is not enough room inside the building to leave six feet of space,
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Hey kids…did you know that the Wescustogo Hall & North Yarmouth Community Center has a direct connection to the North Pole? You can mail your letters to Santa right at the Community Center! Just look for the green mailbox at the GYM entrance (by the little book nook) and they will see that Santa gets your letter! You may also mail your letter to the Community Center at: Letters From Santa, 10 Village Square Road, North Yarmouth, ME 04097. Santa will reply to all letters that are received by Dec. 18th. All letters must have the childs (ren) name and mailing address. This program is free to Cumberland and North Yarmouth residents. FMI, please call 829-5555.
SPONSOR A CHRISTMAS CHILD
New this year is to sponsor a Christmas Child. FF4KIDS has needed to get a little creative in how they are able to continue their mission, since their fundraising events have been canceled due to COVID. Every year since 2003, they have worked with the Cumberland Food Pantry and other local or-ganizations to offer help to those families that may need a little extra help for the holidays. Each family fills out a form for each child that includes what the child wants, needs,
please wait outside until there is enough room inside. For those who are uncomfortable with visiting the Town Offices in person to conduct business, call 3532561 to make alternate arrangements if possible.
DURHAM FIRE-RESCUE SEEKS MEMBERS
Do you have a desire to help? Do you have an interest in serving your community, family, friends and neighbors? Do you want to be part of a committed team dedicated to keeping people safe? If so, Durham Fire-Rescue is the place for you. Though we have many great members, we can always use more help, and n o experience is necessary. If you are interested call the station, 353-2473, or email Chief Joseph Moore at chief@durhamfire-rescue.com (https://Durhamme.us9.list-manage.com/ track/click?u=7cda00c03d9a1899801abba0f&id=5e7fc8eddd&e=f62b7e0aee chief@durhamfire-rescue.com) .
CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. The First Parish Congregational Church, Route 9 is having Worship service on Sunday at 9:30 am. Sunday school at 11 am for ages 4 through adult. FMI on church programs, please call Pas-tor John Wentworth at 688-4846 or 231-2171. North Pownal United Methodist Church, 851 Lawrence Road is having worship service on Sun-day at 10 am. Nursery care is provided for children 0-3. Children Sunday School is also at 10 am. FMI on church programs, please contact Pastor St. Pierre. Office telephone: 207-688-4938, cell number is: 837-0682 or email: chaplainraymond@gmail.com. Shiloh Chapel, Services for the Shiloh Church are every Sunday at 10 am. The Pastor is Ron Par-ker. Durham monthly Meeting of Friends, Services for Friends Meeting are every Sunday at 10:30 am. Durham Friends Meeting is a semi-programmed meeting for worship. First Congregational Church in Durham, UCC, 773 Royalsborough Road opposite the Gazebo, has worship service on Sunday at 10 am with Rev Peter Mercer, and gather after the service for “neighboring”.
and reads/interests. From that, they try to provide three meaningful gifts for each child. If you are looking for Christmas help this year for your child(ren), please don’t hesitate to reach out to FF4KIDS or if you’re interested in sponsoring a child, email them directly at firefight-ers4kids@gmail.com and they will match you with a child and send you the child’s age and what they are interested in. They will also be offering a signup genius with gift ideas which will be posted in a few weeks. Spread Joy and stay well friends!
TOWN FOREST WALK
The Town Forest Walk is located in the heart of Cumberland Center. The trail is comprised of 2 loops: the original loop which now has an entrance by the Village Green, and the Bailey Ballfields off of Drowne Road; the newer loop that branches off from the original trail and cuts through the center of the forest. The trails are easily accessible to young and old alike! The trails also is home to the Town Forest Story Walk; a ¾ mile loop that provides a new outdoor adventure for residents to read a story as they walk the path and take in the scenery. The storybook pages are posted at several stations that are staggered along the trail. The story will be changed the 1st Saturday of every month so visitors are invited to return each month for a different story. (Located behind the Town Hall at 290 Tuttle Road).
NORTH YARMOUTH FIRE COMPANY BOTTLE AND CAN DRIVE TAKING PLACE
The North Yarmouth Fire Company is having an ongoing Bottle and Can Drive to support the works of the North Yarmouth Fire Department. They encourage residents to drop off their re-turnable cans and bottles to the bottle building behind the fire barn. Your support is greatly ap-preciated.
PET PLACE PANTRY
During the Covid-19 Crises the Pet Place Pantry in the North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road remains open for curbside delivery only on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9-10 am. Would you like to donate to the Pet Pantry? You
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is hosting a weekly series of five livestock nutrition webinars from noon–1:30 pm on Wednesdays from Jan. 13 to Feb. 10. Topics include basic nutrition and feeding needs of small ruminants, beef cattle, pigs and poultry, as well as processing expectations. UMaine Extension assistant professor and livestock specialist Colt Knight leads the workshop series. Windham Butcher Shop is cosponsoring the webinars. Registration is required; a $5 donation per webinar is optional. Register on the livestock nutrition webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact 207.781.6099 or rebecca.gray@ maine.edu.
THE CHOCOLATE CHURCH ARTS CENTER
The Chocolate Church Arts Center has released a compilation of traditional and original Christmas songs performed by Maine-based artists, including Schooner Fare and Lauren Crosby, among many others. A link to the compilation is available at the CCAC website, and it may be streamed for free, or downloaded for $10. The compilation includes submissions from eleven Maine artists. Folk heroes Schooner Fare contributed their original track “What Christmas Means to Me”, while rising songwriter Lauren Crosby recorded a version of a Billie Todd song titled “One Christmas Eve.” Veteran songwriter and producer Peter Gallway, who has been called “a master of free verse” in the Boston Globe shared his song “Christmas Roses.” And Jud Caswell, a multi-instrumentalist and winner of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk competition adds his own “The Long Walk Home.” Performing traditional Christmas songs are actor and musician Scott Moreau (“God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”), who recently performed as Johnny Cash in sold-out shows put on over the summer by CCAC, as well as Gerald Brann (“The Christmas Song”), who performs in the popular Elton John tribute band Yellow Brick Road. Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and singer Heather Pierson recorded a jazzy arrangement of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” and CCAC Executive Director and musician William Lederer contributed a country-soul version of “Silent Night.” Other highlights of the compilation are “City By the Sea,” an original song from Bath-based musician Peter Macdonald Blachly (who performs as Peter Alexander), a tender original song from Wiscasset singer-songwriter Kat Logan called “Christmas In This Place”, and a reading of the classic Christmas poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” performed by actor and voice-over artist Tamara Lilly. The Chocolate Church Arts Center hopes that the compilation can be enjoyed by patrons who, if not for the pandemic, may have attended what is usually
a busy season of holiday performances. Last year’s holiday season at CCAC featured a Christmas theater show, along with concerts from the likes of acclaimed Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers, guitar great Frank Vignola, and Maine’s own Don Campbell Band. More information and a link to the CCAC Holiday Compilation can be found at the Chocolate Church Arts Center website, or by calling (207) 442-8455.
NOONDAY CONCERT SERIES ONLINE
The Noonday Concert Series provides free access to live performances by Maine’s most talented musicians throughout the academic year. The series has always been an integral part of the Conservatory’s mission to provide equal access to high quality music and highlight its talented faculty and students. The next concert is on Thursday, December 17 and Wednesday December 30, featuring Cellist, John Bennett from 12-5 pm. Concerts are free but registration is required. To reserve your viewing space, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/portland-conservatory-of-music-17921706889.
LIVESTREAM CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT CHOCOLATE CHURCH
The Chocolate Church Arts Center will present an online Christmas concert featuring the Celtic supergroup, Còig at 7:30 pm on Saturday, December 19. Còig is one of Cape Breton’s most captivating musical exports, and has performed at the Chocolate Church Arts Center for each of the last several years. Armed with an infectious, energetic sound, and musicians who play over a dozen instruments, the group is a true musical force. The band moves easily between century-old tunes of past generations to original contemporary compositions featuring fiddles, piano, guitar, bouzouki, whistles, and more. The online concert will be presented from a theater in Canada. Video is by a professional film crew, and the audio is mixed by trained audio engineers, so watchers can expect a high-quality experience. Còig’s performance will be an opportunity for lovers of traditional and contemporary Celtic and Cape Breton styles to take in Christmas classics, and music from the group’s storied catalogue. Much of the music of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton region is Celtic in nature, but originates from local traditions and celebrates the sea, as well as fishing and other primary industries. The members of Còig embrace this heritage in their music, as fiddler Chrissy Crowley joins Rachel Davis on fiddle, viola and vocals, and multi-instrumentalist Darren McMullen takes command of guitar, mandolin, banjo, whistles, vocals, and more. Tickets for the Còig Online Christmas Concert are
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UMAINE EXTENSION 4-H OFFERS NEW BIRDING CLUB FOR MAINE YOUTH
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new statewide birding club for youth ages 9–18, with online monthly meetings to be scheduled December through April. The “4-H Bird Chats” club is for youth interested in citizen science, learning more about birds and sharing observations with others. Participants will learn how to contribute data to Project FeederWatch, a winter survey of birds in locations across North America, and share learning experiences with peers. The club is free to join; registration is required. Register anytime on the 4-H Bird Chats webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Zabet NeuCollins, 207.667.8212; zabet. neucollins@maine.edu.
UMAINE EXTENSION 4-H OFFERS NEW CLUB FOR YOUTH
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new club for youth ages 5–19, who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held from 6–7 p.m. Dec. 16 and Jan. 20. The “4-H for All” club is a way for youth and families to learn about 4-H and connect with others across Maine. Youth will choose a project of their own to complete and discover how to become more involved in Maine 4-H. The club is free to join; registration is required. Register on the 4-H for All webpage to receive the meeting link. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Sara King, 207.743.6329; sara.king@maine.edu.
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Thursday, from 3:30–4:15 p.m. Online sessions will include University of Maine scientists discussing their research, how they became involved in their work and what brought them to Maine. Participants will learn about science in action in an informal discussion format. The series begins with Sonia Naderi, UMaine electrical engineering Ph.D. candidate, whose research focuses on utilizing artificial intelligence in wireless networks to enable widespread environmental monitoring. Registration is required for each session and is available on the event webpage. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Jessy Brainerd, 207.581.3877; jessica.brainerd@maine. edu. More information on additional educational resources is on UMaine Extension 4-H Learn at Home.
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The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and 211 Maine announced today a new option for Mainers to get answers to questions about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at any time. This service is available by dialing 211 (or 1-866811-5695), texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or emailing info@211maine.org.
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Midcoast Humane Shelter is always in need of items! You can help by donating and you will bring some happiness to an animal sheltered! A few items are: Wet and dry dog and cat foods, (brands preferred at Purina, Iams, Eukanuba, Hills and Royal Canin), meat baby food, collars/leashes, unscented cat litter, towels, blankets, canned tuna, prescription flea and tick medicines, peanut butter, chicken and beef stock, animal toys, newspapers, paper bags, empty small boxes (tissue, etc.), paper egg cartons, paper tubes (toilet, paper towel), puzzle feeders, and much more! Call 725-5051 for more ideas. MHS is located on 30 Range Road, Brunswick and their website to see more is midcoasthumane.org.
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may drop food off during church office hours, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00 am. – 8:30 am and Thursday, 7:00 – 3:00 pm. If those times are not convenient, please call us at 829-3644 to arrange another drop-off time. A couple of reminders: please only take what you need only for the pets you have listed and only until the pantry is next open; the pantry can only help with your pets, not farm animals; they only have what people donate and can’t fulfill special requests. Thank you…
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
The town administers a General Assistance program for the support of its citizens. Pursuant to Title 22 MRSA §4305, the municipal officers have adopted
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PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
All public events and group meetings at the library have been suspended in response to the COVID-19. The Prince Memorial Library is open Tues. – Thurs., 9 am – 8 pm.; Fri. – Sat., 9 am – 5 pm. The library is offering limited services. The first hour of the day 9 am – 10 am is reserved for seniors and those with compromised immune systems. All visitors over the age of 2 must wear face coverings and practice social distancing. Curbside pick up continues during regular business hours. The number of visitors allowed at one time is 35. The library asks that patrons please limit the amount of time they spend in the library. For more information, please contact the library at 829-2215 or their facebook page; email: library@cumberlandmaine.com
LIBRARY BOOK GROUPS
The Prince Memorial Library offers Fairy Tales Unplugged; A virtual (Zoon) Book Group (Grades 4-6), Wed., 4 pm. Book Rant/Rave; A virtual (Zoom) Book Group (Grades 6 and up), Wed., 6:30 pm. For more information on the Zoom link, contact Kelly at kgreelee@cumberlandmaine.com.
STORY TIME
Tune in live on Facebook for Story Time with Ms. Kelly on Tuesdays, 10:30 am for ages 0 -5. www.facebook.com/Prince -Memorial-Library.
PASSES AT THE LIBRARY
The Prince Memorial Library offers Museum Passes. Call to reserve a pass to any of these Maine Museums – Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine (Portland). These passes offer a 50 percent discount on general admission for up to four people; Maine Maritime Museum (Bath). Admits one family of up to eight people for fee general admission to the museum; Maine Wildlife Park (Gray). This pass provided a $3.50 per person admission fee for up to 7 people (4 years and older); Portland Museum of Art (Portland). This pass provides free entry for up to two adults and six children; Tate House (Portland). A free tour of the museum for up to 4 people and 10% off gift shop items. For more information about these services and exactly what they offer, please contact the library at 207-829-2215.
NORTH YARMOUTH CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. North Yarmouth Congregational Church Service is Sunday, 9:30 am, morning worship with Rev. Nancy J. White, 3 Gray Road. Church of Jesus Christ LDS holds the sacrament service on Sundays at 9 am at the church, 247 Walnut Hill Road. Sunday school and Child Primary take place at 10:20 am; The Priesthood and Relief Society meet at 11 am.
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TOWN FOREST WALK
The Town Forest Walk is located in the heart of Cumberland Center. The trail is comprised of 2 loops: the original loop which now has an entrance by the Village Green, and the Bailey Ballfields off of Drowne Road; the newer loop that branches off from the original trail and cuts through the center of the forest. The trails are easily accessible to young and old alike! The trails also is home to the Town Forest Story Walk; a ¾ Stonewalls | Walkways | Brick, Stone, & Block Work Construction | Renovation | Maintenance | Landscaping
mile loop that provides a new outdoor adventure for residents to read a story as they walk the path and take in the scenery. The storybook pages are posted at several stations that are staggered along the trail. The story will be changed the 1st Saturday of every month so visitors are invited to return each month for a different story. (Located behind the Town Hall at 290 Tuttle Road).
NEED HELP? ADVICE?
Do you have a question or need advice? The Tuttle Road United Methodist Church is here to help! We serve as a community resource to help folks obtain access to services, or guide them in their quest for information. Topics initially will include: Pharmacy issues, Food needs, Unemployment, Income taxes, Housing, Job search-es, Medical/Dental. We plan to expand the list based upon identified needs. So, if you have a question or need some guidance, please contact Brian Wolcott of Tuttle Road United Methodist Church. Brian will begin the process of putting you in touch with the appro-priate party. Please E-mail: bwolcott001@gmail.com or call 207-838-5345; also via Facebook.
PRINCE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Prince Memorial Library is open with limited services. The library will continue to offer curbside pickup, which is the safest way to access library materials. The library will resume its regular hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9 to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5 pm, and the first hour of the day 9:00 am - 10:00 am is reserved for seniors and those with compromised immune systems. All visitors over the age of 2 must wear face coverings and practice social distancing. The number of visitors allowed at one time is 35, so we ask that library visitors limit the amount of time they spend in the library. As always, our primary concern is the safety of library visitors and staff, please help us in this effort! Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page and through email. You can call the library at 829-2215 during the day. Together, we will do our best to meet your library needs.
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The Community Food Pantry is open the 1st, 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 3-6 pm located at 290 Tuttle Road,This is a list of Food Pantry needs: Pancake mix/syrup, jelly, pickles, chips/salsa, canned pears, canned carrots, all purpose cleaner, kitchen sponges, gluten free anything, toothbrushes for kids and adutls, tissues.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONLINE/MAIL IN SERVICES!
A few things you can do online: vehicle/trailer renewal, boat registration, birth/death certificates, marriage certificates, hunting/fishing licenses, online mooring, tax payments, dog registration, personal watercraft storage, burn permits and more! To learn more please visit the Town of Cumberland’s Website: www.Cumberlandmaine.com
CUMBERLAND CHURCH SERVICES
*Please contact your place of worship before attending to insure they are open for worship and what the requirements are before you attend…….* Many churches offer Zoom Worship or via Facebook. Tuttle Road United Methodist Church, 52 Tuttle Road, Cumberland, Sundays, 9:30 am. Coffee reception to follow service; nursery provided, church is handicapped accessible. FMI call Pastor Linda Brewster at 829-3766 or secretary@ tuttleroadumc.org. Church website: www.tuttleroad- umc.org. West Cumberland United Methodist Church, Corner of Blackstrap Road and Methodist Road, worship service at 10 am which is held in the Parish Hall where social distancing can be safely observed. If you prefer to remain in your car, drive-in service is also available in the parking lot, just tune your fm radio to 87.9 to receive. All welcome. FMI, call Rev. Charles Hale at 829-4366. The Congregational Church in Cumberland located at 282 Main Street has Sunday Worship at 9:30 am. Their new minister is Allison Smith. Nursery care for 0-3, Church school for Preschool -6th grade. Jr. and Sr. High Pilgrim Fellowship meets Sunday night at 6:30 pm. Reverend Allison Smith, 829-3419, www.cumberlanducc.org. White Pine Community Church. Sunday Services are 10 am at 94 Cumberland Road, North Yarmouth. RSVP’s are required at www.whitepinechurch.org. FMI call 829-8232 or email: info@whitepinecc.org.
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COMMENT Theressa Harrigan
My Column “How do you restart something that had never been turned off?” — Veronica Ross The New York Times has a fascinating review of 2020 in pictures. 2020 has been a gut punch of a year. We have been through (and will continue to go through) some really tough times. What we do have is hope on the horizon that the vaccines are coming. Until then, we are all our brothers and sisters’ keepers. I am hoping that we are all able to rise to the challenge with more than just resignation. Everything starts with how we approach it. To a degree, accepting that this is where we are is a big part of it. Just as our great or great-great grandparents did in the pandemic of 1918, we are living the pandemic of 2020 – we are living history. I am a counselor. My job is to listen. What I have heard from many in my personal life as well is that some are finding that despite the difficulties that the pandemic has brought, they always felt that they were running on the proverbial hamster wheel and this has forced them to do what they always thought they wanted to do – to get off the wheel and stand a bit and look around.
And that they are doing. Some are finding that far too much of the life that they were living and what was “normal” really wasn’t the life they dreamed of. Although they want to return to some of it, there is much that they do not want to go back to. They are enjoying cooking at home rather than eating out. They are learning to bake. Some have bought exercise machines that they are actually USING! They are getting new hobbies and finding that they have the time and patience to see it through. Efforts at trying to learn woodworking, knitting and cooking that went south before are going better because there is time and no pressure to do otherwise. Ordering take out and supporting local businesses has been a community effort and not just eating out or shopping. Getting the flu shot has become a civic act to protect our health care system from becoming overwhelmed. So many rescued dogs and cats have found homes because we are home to care for them. Dogs are out of their crates and being walked much more than they ever have. We have learned what is important. We have learned that time with family and friends is even more important than we thought it was. It has shifted priorities. One person told me that “I know now that
nothing is more important than the people I wake up with every day.” Another told me that crisis tends to reveal who you and others are and she has been both pleased and disappointed at the behavior of those she thought she knew so well. So, friendships have shifted. Neighbors check in on each other to see if they need anything from the grocery store. Some neighborhoods have come together for the first time. We are learning in the quiet and solitude who we are. We are learning what really works for us. How much were we doing out of obligation and expectation as opposed to doing what was really good for us and our family? I am hearing many say that they are enjoying the quiet and they pay better attention. I am hearing a lot of gratitude. They are grateful that they and theirs are healthy and safe. They are trying to give everything to those who are struggling. For the first time, they are donating and volunteering at food banks, adopting families for Christmas and donating to charities that they didn’t know existed in early 2020. They are donating clothing that will be given away and not sold. Thousands volunteered to work the polls for the first time so those who were more vulnerable could safely sit this year out. I am lucky to be in a place where I can hear all of this. The enraging stories of those who gather in defiance are pervasive. The stories of those who are at home quietly living a life to keep themselves and others safe just aren’t on the news. Many are taking this time as a reset. They hope that once the vaccine is distributed, life will be much closer to the life that they wanted and not the one that they had just been stumbling into for years.
COMMENT Jill Pertler
Slices of Life The COVID Zone Imagine if you would – without warning, and quite against your freewill – you find yourself traveling to another dimension. It is a dimension of sight and sound and mind. It lies between the pit of our fears and the summit of our knowledge. It came quietly and is invisible, yet deadly. It knows nothing of the norms of regular society but creates its own rules. It is both ruthless and relentless; no one is safe. You are moving into a land of shadows and substance, of life and death. This happens quickly. Before you realize where you are, you are someplace never before imagined. You look for a way back, but there seems to be no exit. The only way forward is the signpost up ahead. Your next stop: the COVID Zone. You look around and see things have changed. Everyone has changed. Every aspect of life has changed. It’s hard to tell friends from foes. People have most of their faces covered. Smiling with your eyes has taken on new meaning. Seeing someone’s mouth move as they speak is impossible. Lipstick sales have plummeted and everyone’s hair is at least two inches longer than you remember it being – before. We’ve learned, the hard way, Q-tips aren’t just for ears anymore. Our noses know this firsthand. Ouch. Reality includes a new term – “social distancing.” You find yourself longing for hugs, handshakes and high-fives, but they no longer exist. Things you never used to give a second thought – sanitizing gel, bleach and toilet paper – are sought after commodities. Some stores no longer accept cash. How did COVID create a national coin shortage? A penny for your thoughts on that. In many places, at-home gatherings are limited to small numbers. Large families were forced to spend
Thanksgiving apart. No one needed a 25-pound turkey this year. Birthday parties no longer require candles. Blowing them out is out of the question and a memory from the past. Most large public gatherings are deemed forbidden and unsafe. Weddings and funerals have been cancelled, postponed or never planned at all. These life events used to mean reconnecting with loved ones, sharing joy and sorrow and finding closure in a loss. That’s no longer possible in many cases, and it hurts. Churches, restaurants, beauty salons and more have often paid the price in this new COVID Zone. The home is the new hub. Children attend school there. Parents work there, often wearing too many hats to mention. Tensions can run high. Teachers are feeling themselves pulled in directions never before known. They struggle to make distance learning effective, successful and fun. (God bless our teachers!) Hospitals overflow with patients and are running out of room. Medical staff – other true heroes of this surreal COVID Zone – engage in literal combat every day and have seen the reality of this disease like no others. (God bless the medical community!) People are suffering, and not just from the disSpecialty Bagels & Cream Cheeses English Muffins • Breakfast Sandwiches Baked Goods Specialty Lunch Wraps Gluten-Free Items We serveWicked Joe & BENBOWS COFFEE Maine-made • Organic • Fair Trade
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ease. They are lonely. They are depressed. They are ill with other ailments and have to choose between treatment and isolation or ignoring their symptoms in order to stay with family. I know this truth firsthand. Some are dying alone. The only thing worse than dying, is dying alone. Not everything about the COVID Zone has been negative. We’ve reconnected as families. We’ve rediscovered meals together and cooking from scratch. Many of us have mastered yeast, and not the infectious kind. In some cases we can no longer go to restaurants, but food delivery has become easier and more accessible. Curbside pick-up for groceries is the new catchall, end-all. We stay at home and do more than ever before. Shopping? Online. Seeing a doctor or therapist? Telemedical, is the new black. Worship? That’s online, too. We’ve become a culture that doesn’t need human contact to survive; yet I believe we are a culture that requires human contact to survive. I’m rooting for a future that includes hugs, handshakes, high-fives and the human race. Game on, COVID Zone. I’m searching the horizon for an exit ramp and plan to take the first one I see. Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.
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Take time to explore the various shops, restaurants, venues and attractions in your region. Even if you’ve lived there for years, you’ll likely be surprised by what you find. Discover a new craft beer, a temporary outdoor exhibition or a charming coffee shop. Your town has more to offer than you think.
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If you really want to surprise a loved one on Christmas morning, check out the shops in your area. Small business owners work hard to offer their customers unique products that set them apart from major retailers. Alternatively, you can select handcrafted pieces made by local artisans.
Local farmers and producers provide fresh ingredients that can help you create your holiday meal. Whether you want to serve ready-made dishes or cook every thing from scratch, you can count on the bakeries, butcher shops and gourmet grocers in your region to have a variety of options to offer.
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There’s no need to venture into crowded shopping malls when everything you need to buy for a merry holiday season is available right around the corner. What’s more, if you purchase all of your gifts from local boutiques, you won’t have to worry about whether or not they’ll arrive in time for Christmas.
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The COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on the economy, and small businesses need your patronage now more than ever. Shopping locally is a simple way to support hard-working members of your community through this difficult time. And since you receive high-quality goods and services in return, it’s a winwin situation.
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When you buy from local businesses, you help stimulate the region’s economy and create more jobs for the people in your area. And since a thriving market is sure to attract other companies, the result is a dynamic and prosperous community.
Plenty of local groups and establishments organize activities throughout the year, with many holiday-themed events hosted in December. Whether you attend story hour with your kids or karaoke night with your friends, your support ensures these organizations can continue to make your community a fun place to live.
Customer satisfaction is a priority for small business owners. You can count on the knowledgeable staff at local specialty shops to offer great suggestions and answer all of your questions. Plus, exchanges and returns are easier since you can take care of them in person.
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Locally made products might be more expensive than mass-produced items, but they tend to be made better and more durable. This means you’ll spend less in the long run. What’s more, when you opt for goods made in your region, you can be confident that the employees worked in humane conditions for a fair wage.
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achieved something important. Although Maine has thousands of moose in its forests, this largest of deer family is not unique to Maine. Neither is the lobster for that matter. Some might ask: What about New Hampshire? OK, technically, you’re correct. Our White-Mountain neighbors do have a few miles of coastline where a few lobsters have been spotted and are occasionally caught, and yes, they do have a few moose wandering around the base of their mountains. Ask another 100 people what comes to mind when you say “New Hampshire” and they’re likely to say: cheap booze, lottery tickets and no sales tax. They even put their tax policy on their license plates - Live Free or Die. Why all this about Moose and lobsters? Glad you asked. Ever since my book of Maine Stories came out I’ve been asked many times about the title - ”A Moose and a Lobster Walked into a Bar,” I hope this week’s column will Give you SOME idea.
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BRIMMY’S SELF STORAGE Units avail. in No. Yarmouth; 10x15 ft. units. Space available for motorcycles. Payments in advance. Call 207-829-2107.
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RENY WOODWORKING General contractor. Building & remodeling of new kitchens & bathrooms, custom cabinetry, roofing & siding, decks, repair work. Serving Yarmouth area for 30 yrs. Call Stephen Reny, 846-4841.
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PAINTING, TILE BACK Splases, Tile, Clean-outs. 321-9865.
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