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Volume 19 • Issue No. 2
Wells Winter Warriors Bring Locals Together
Wells Winter Warriors celebrated Cinco de Mayo at the Old Marsh Golf Course last year. Photo from the Wells Winter Warriors Facebook page.
WELLS The Wells Winter Warriors recently launched their annual Holiday Ugly Sweater event, which was held at the Merriland Farms Cafe in Wells. This year’s event was sold out, with proceeds going to support “A Day of Warming,” a benefit drive for seniors sponsored by the Wells Rotary Club. The special day was held at the WellsOgunquit Senior Center, with a Tuscan-themed lunch consisting of Caesar salad, pasta, meatballs, garlic bread, and chocolate torte
with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Known as a special interest group, Wells Winter Warriors was created by Roger and Deborah LaPointe of Wells. Established in the fall of 2021, the LaPointes set a goal following the pandemic to be key stakeholders in creating opportunities for residents from Wells and the surrounding communities to get out during the “off season.” At each social event, community members meet old and new friends while sharing a glass of
wine, a beer, or a favorite mocktail. Over the past year, the Warriors have presented theme events such as “Wacky Hat Wednesday,” “Holiday Ugly Sweater,” a St. Patrick’s Day dinner, a wine tasting, and a group to attend the Wells Warrior football team homecoming. Deborah states, “Roger and I both tried to re-imagine how group activities would encourage residents to come out during See WARRIORS on page 6 . . .
“Wilding Our Places” Connects People and Pollinators KENNEBUNK What’s your New Year’s resolution? If it has anything to do with living it up and living better, please save the date for this upcoming event sponsored by the Planeteers of Southern Maine. Friends and neighbors are coming together to share insight, resources and tips on how to cultivate a healthy backyard for both humans and their critters. “Wilding Our Places: Connecting People & Pollinators” is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 3-5 p.m. in the Kennebunk Tow n Ha l l Auditor ium, 1
Summer St., in Kennebunk. The success of the event depends on everybody’s participation. The Planeteers of Southern Maine and School All Around Us have partnered with the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport Conservation Commissions on the event, with full support from local Land Trusts and Conservations, among many others. Program presenters include the “SoMePlaneteers,” homesteaders, native plant
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OGUNQUIT The Ogunquit Playhouse announces it upcoming 2023 season, with a roster of fantastic shows. Loaded with the topnotch talent and the high production value that have come to be expected from the playhouse, the new season has a little something for everyone, a season not to be missed. The shows scheduled are as follows:
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tat. Following program presentations, there will be ample time to visit and network. Information tables will be set up to showcase a variety of useful resources and tips, free raffles, and pledge sheets. Pledge sheet topics will include “No Mow M ay,” “ Mow 50 % / G r ow 50%,” “Go Dark in June for the Birds,” and “Leave the Leaves.” See WILDING on page 15 . . .
Playhouse Announces Its 2023 Season
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Extended Regional Premiere Thursday, May 11 - Saturday, June 10. Back by popular demand! The must-see show of the 2022 season returns for a new five-week engagement, featuring all the music and passion of sing-
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experts and propagators, and UME master gardeners, some of who are certified in permacul-
ture practices and human ecology. Other participants include rangers working the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, and seasoned naturalists working the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The program will be multimedia in nature, given that a photo is often worth a thousand words. At least two of the presenters happen to be phenomenal photographers, capturing the essence of what and how best to cultivate healthful habi-
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er-songwriter Carole King. This bonus production is in addition to the playhouse’s 2023 season, and is not a part of the Season Pass program. As such, there will be no gala opening night festivities associated with this show. Cast and creative team TBA. “Singin’ in the Rain” Thursday June 15 - Saturday July 15. “The Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” becomes one of the greatest theatrical tap-dancing extravaganzas of all time! Each unforgettable scene, song, and dance is here, including that unforgettable rainstorm. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit parade of Hollywood songs makes “Singin’ in the Rain” ideal entertainment
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for every musical fan, and great fun for the whole family. “On Your Feet!” Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, August 19. The powerful true story of love, Latin heritage, and the inspiring music of a family whose humble beginnings traversed seemingly impossible boundaries to claim global su-
perstardom. Experience the extraordinary lives of Emilio and Gloria Estefan in this all-new international production. Fusing Cuban musical traditions with 1980s and 1990s high-energy pop rhythms, this multimedia stage spectacle makes “the very air in the room vibrate,” accordSee PLAYHOUSE on page 15 . . .
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