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2nd Annual KPort Pond Hockey Classic Next Weekend KENNEBUNKPORT The Kennebunkport Rec Department’s Hockey Classic will take place February 12-13. The rec division is comprised of coed C/D level players on Sunday, February 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This division is for players who aren't quite open division caliber but can still dangle and toss while taking some spins on the ice. This division plays 3v3 and teams can have a max of eight players on their rosters.

Cost is $80 per team with a limit of eight teams.

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on Saturday, February 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the competitive division and is intended for players and teams who have competed and/or still compete at a high level (high school players, college players, etc.). This division plays 3v3 and teams can have a max of eight players on their rosters. Cost is $80 per team with a limit of eight teams. Games will take place at the Rec. Dept. rink located at 25 School Street in Kennebunkport.

Helmets are required and pads, gloves, and mouth guards are encouraged. The tourneys are for aged 18+. Register teams for the division that fits the age and skill level. The Rec Dept. reserves the right to consolidate divisions based on registration numbers or move teams to more suitable divisions. For more information, go to www.kennebunkportrec. com and click on “programs” or call 207-967-4303.

Snowy Owl Presentation with Award-Winning Photographer YORK COUNTY On Tuesday, February 15 at 7 p.m., York County Audubon is honored to again host awardwinning author and photographer Paul Bannick. Join Bannick for an intimate visual exploration of the life history of the Snowy Owl, based upon his 2020 book, “Snowy Owl: A Visual Natural History”. Through dozens of never-beforepublished images of the Arctic owl, Bannick will help us understand how they survive, breed, and live alongside other wildlife on the Arctic tundra and in wintering areas further south. He will also look at how they compare to other North American Owls

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sill plates where the house rests on its foundation. If your pipes do freeze, you can safely thaw them with the following actions: Turn on the faucet. Running water through the pipe, as cold as it is, will help melt ice in the pipe. Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, or a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials). Do not use a blowtorch, a kerosene or propane heater, a charcoal stove, or any device with an open flame as high heat can damage the pipes or even start a fire. See PIPES page 2... Have you seen our

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Governor Mills to Deliver State of the State Address

AUGUSTA Governor Janet Mills will deliver the State of the State Address to a Joint Convention of the State Legislature in the House Chamber on Thursday, February 10 at 7 p.m. The Governor will discuss the challenges Maine is facing, including the impact of the pandemic on the state; outline the actions her administration is taking to strengthen the economy and improve the lives and livelihoods of Maine people; and share her vision for the future of Maine. “While the pandemic has presented unfathomable challenges, Maine people have persevered with characteristic resilience and fortitude. The strength of Maine people has

guided us through these difficult times, and it is because of you that we have made progress,” she said. “Of course, there is no doubt that there are still significant challenges in front of us, from the rising costs of everyday goods because of the pandemic to long-standing issues like our workforce shortage made worse by it. But for the first time in a long time, we are tackling these issues head-on to ensure that as we emerge from this pandemic, we emerge a stronger state, with a more vibrant economy that provides good-paying jobs that Maine people can raise a family on in every corner of the state.” Governor Mills will also release her supplemental budget proposal in the days following the State of the State.

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Navy installations across the country will participate in an annual force protection exercise from January 31 through February 11. Exercise Citadel ShieldSolid Curtain 2022 is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. “We train the way we fight and this annual exercise uses realistic scenarios to ensure U.S. Navy security forces maintain a high level of readi-

ness to respond to changing and dynamic threats,” said Shipyard Commander, Captain Daniel Ettlich. “The exercise tests information dissemination, individual response plans, security force response, and our ability to coordinate with local emergency responders and the community.” The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners. Exercise Citadel ShieldSolid Curtain 2022 is not in response to any specific threat, but

Wells Republicans To Caucus WELLS / KENNEBUNK Nancy Ford, Chair of the Wells Republican Town Committee, has announced that Wells Republicans will caucus on Wednesday, February 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Seacoast Re...PIPES from page 1 Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. Check all other faucets in your home to see whether you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too. Call a licensed plumber if you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe. For additional preparedness and safety information, visit www.maineprepares.com or visit MEMA on Facebook.

publican Headquarters, 99 York St. (Route 1) in Kennebunk. Ed Thelander, candidate for Maine Congressional District 1, and Wells candidates for Maine House, Tim Roche and Brad Moulton, and Senate, Scott Ducharme, will be in attendance. The purpose of the caucus is to elect delegates and alternates to the State Convention, nominate delegates to the York County Republican Committee, elect Republican Town Committee officers, and organize for the upcoming elections. The State Convention will be held at the Augusta Civic Center on April 29-30. It is an excellent opportunity for Republicans throughout Maine to introduce themselves and speak with each other. Town of Wells Registrar of Voters will be available one-

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Oberdorf Selected as Commander of PNS

KITTERY Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) announced that Captain Michael Oberdorf (pictured) will relieve Captain Daniel Ettlich at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Kittery at a Change of Command ceremony on Friday, February 4. Ettlich served as the 86th Shipyard Commander since August 2019 and was recently selected to fill a senior position with the Pacific Fleet in Hawaii, as the Director of Fleet Maintenance.

“My time at Portsmouth has been incredibly rewarding, even as we plowed through the unique, challenging, and tiring demands of the pandemic,” said Ettlich. “My whole family has come to love Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the seacoast area, and more broadly, New England, however our nation is calling and I must answer.” Under Ettlich’s command, PNS overcame the challenges of the ongoing pandemic and reached unprecedented, superior

execution in submarine maintenance, overhaul and innovation. In his last year of command alone, PNS successfully performed and transformed simultaneously by leading the way in execution of shipyard infrastructure optimization projects such as breaking ground on the $1.7b multi-mission dry dock and progressing the construction of the new consolidated Paint-blast-rubber facility, undocking USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) on time to support critical infrastructure work on the super-

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Reminder: Clear Snow from Mailboxes to Ensure Delivery STATEWIDE It takes more than a few flakes to deter letter carriers from making their appointed rounds throughout New England. “But, if they cannot reach your mailbox, they cannot deliver your mail,” said Lloyd Keast, Postal Operations Manager. “The Postal Service treats safety and service with equal priority,” Keast said, “That’s why we remind you to include that mailbox in your snow removal routine.” Letter carriers are on the front line of severe weather conditions. Doorstep deliveries, painted porches and steps quickly grow hazardous. “While salting and rubber-backed mats help, we rely on you to clear the snow,” Keast said. “If there’s a warm spell, and

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~ News ~ Collaboration Between Teachers Association & RSU 21 School Board THE KENNEBUNKS & ARUNDEL The RSU 21 School Board and the Kennebunk, Arundel, and Kennebunkport Educators Association (KAKEA) recently agreed to meet to negotiate extending a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and discuss a range of issues and concerns experienced by the faculty and staff while addressing COVID19 health and safety protections. To address the stresses and better understand the ongoing and new challenges COVID-19 is presenting this school year, Superintendent Dr. Terri Cooper and RSU 21 Board Chair Art Leblanc invited the entire leadership team of KAKEA to bring their respective full boards together for special negotiation team meetings on January 5 and a follow up meeting on January 19. KAKEA President Jenessa Cadorette agreed, “We appreciate the Superintendent and the Board creating a forum where we could be heard.” “We wanted an opportunity to hear from teachers, nurses, instructional personnel and specialists directly about their experience and their recommendations to address ongoing and new challenges during this protracted global pandemic,” ex-

plained LeBlanc. We understood from both direct communications and from public comment and discussion that there were issues that the School Board needed to hear more about in a direct and open environment.” “Members of both groups met to discuss the themes of communication, decision making, and morale,” said Cadorette. The building representatives had surveyed their fellow teachers and nurses and brought forth specific feedback from each school. “It was really validating,” said Emily Philips, a STEM teacher and building representative at Sea Road School. “Thank you for your time and efforts and for making us feel heard,” Philips added. “I am really grateful our teachers and nurses spoke so openly and candidly about the ongoing and new challenges that have emerged this school year,” said Loreta McDonnell, Vice-Chair of the RSU 21 Board. “It’s clear how much each and every teacher and nurse cares about their students,” McDonnell added. The Weekly

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York Public Library to Host Climate Series

YORK York Public Library together with the Town of York’s Climate Action Plan Steering Committee will launch four months of programming related to climate change beginning in February. The series, “The Future Is Now: Talking about Climate Realities” is made possible in part by additional support from the Camden Conference and the Maine Humanities Council. The series will explore issues related to climate change, both close to home and further afield. Through online programs held over Zoom, panelists will discuss issues ranging from local fishing impacts and Lyme disease to Indigenous Climate

Justice and structural calls to actions across the state and the world. The first speaker on February 9, is Mike Sinclair of the York Lobstermen’s Association on “How Fishermen Have Adapted to Climate Change and How Fisheries are Changing.” Additional speakers include: Arctic climate researcher Dr. Susana Hancock; State Representative and chair of the Legislatures Coastal and Climate Action caucus Lydia Blume; University of New England Professor of Biomedical Sciences Dr. Meghan May with Calvin University Assistant Professor of Biology (Wildlife and Disease Ecology) Dr. Will Miller; Dr.

Anne Hallward of Safe Space Radio; University of Maine Associate Professor of Anthropology and Coordinator of Native American Research Dr. Darren Ranco; the Maine Public Broadcasting Network; Director UNE North - Institute of North Atlantic Studies Dr. Holly Parker, The York Land Trust, and Chair of the York Climate Action Plan

Berwick Public Library Valentine’s Basket Drawing

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Steering Committee Gerry Runte. Most programs are held on Wednesday evenings with a few exceptions. Registration is required for each event. Visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org/climate for a list of programs and links to register. Photo to right: Arctic researcher Dr. Susana Hancock will discuss climate politics of Europe in York Public Library’s upcoming climate series.

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Noble High School senior Morgan B. has organized a donation drive for for the Homeless Center of Strafford County as her National Honor Society service project. Donations can be dropped off at the library through the month of February. The following are the most requested: paper towels, diapers (sizes 4, 5, and 6), diaper wipes, Lysol wipes, spices, boxes of tissues, Windex, multi-purpose spray cleaner, Ranch salad dressing, Granola bars, apple sauce cups (no sugar added), fruit cups (no sugar added), cheese crackers, Annie’s brand snacks, Kraft mac n’ cheese boxes

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Berwick Fire Department Captain Travis Doiron shares a story, talks about ﬁre safety and the protective gear the firefighters wear, and shows off the ﬁre truck in a new library Storytime video. Click on the Blog link on the library’s website, www.berwick.lib.me.us.

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D.A. Hurd Library Ukuleles

Continuum Arts Collective donated a full-sized acoustic, a 3/4sized acoustic, a soprano ukulele and a tenor ukulele to the library for their “Try Before You Apply” partnership program. These instruments are available to all North Berwick residents to borrow (just like a book) for a week. K-12 students who borrow these instruments can then apply for their own at https://continuumarts.org/apply

Heart Box Benefit

Local craftsman, Lincoln Harrison, crafted and donated a wooden heart box with chocolate to beneﬁt the D. A. Hurd Library. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and are available until the drawing date of Saturday, February 12.

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Yorkwise Seeks Donations for Auction

YORK – Yorkwise is planning their 27th annual auction and is seeking donations from business owners and individuals. Due to the pandemic, the annual auction

will be held online again March 16-19. Over the years they have auctioned off African safaris, gift certificates from community businesses, cords of wood, paintings from local artists, used cars,

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cause year after year for decades.” Yorkwise is willing to accept any contribution to the auction though, not surprisingly, big donations raise the largest amounts. “We have some families who are generous enough to give a week’s stay at their vacation property in a popular ski location or a condo in sunny Florida” said Carr. Items like that can generate thousands of dollars that Yorkwise puts towards programming. Other examples of donations can be gently used furniture, tickets to sporting events, professional services, etc. Individuals and businesses who contribute and/or participate in the auction are supporting a cause that impacts everyone in our community. Anyone interested in donating should contact Vicki Carr at vcarr4911@gmail. com or Joe Colwell at lancecolwell76@gmail.com. Check out www.yorkwise.org for details.

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Wells Public Library Teen Reacquaint with Paint

Wednesday, February 9 at 1 p.m. On the ﬁrst Wednesday of every month, kids in grades 5 and up will have the chance to try a new technique with paint. This week it’s all about watercolor. Prepare to get messy and make something unique. All supplies are provided.

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Mid-Day Meditation

Thursdays 12-12:30 p.m. Kalyana Bliss is a current master’s student at Bangor University (Wales, UK) in the psychology department’s Mindfulness-Based Approaches program. Her areas of interest include embodiment, interoception, trauma, and group practice. Register at www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

Wednesday, Februar y 9 at 7 p.m. Join Mike Sinclair to discuss how fishermen and fisheries have adapted as climate change impacts their daily work. Mike Sinclair is a fourth generation fisherman, past president and current executive board member of York Lobstermen’s Association, and a longstanding member and current chairman of the Town of York Harbor Board. Register at www. yorkpubliclibrary.org.

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~ Calendar of Events & News ~ Kittery Town Update Shellfish Licensing

Per Title 12.6 of the Kittery Town Code, it is unlawful for any person to dig or take shellfish from the shores and flats of Kittery without a current Kittery Municipal Shellfish License. The Town of Kittery is not currently issuing Shellfish Licenses. The Shellfish Commission is working with the Department of Marine Resources to reopen the intertidal areas for shellfish harvesting. In the interim, clamming and other shellfish harvesting is not permitted in Kittery. When updates are available, they will be posted on the Shellfish Conservation Committee page located at www.kitteryme.gov/shellfishconservation-committee. FMI: Shellfish Warden Chuck Moran at 207-703-4415 or cmoran@kitteryme.org.

Saturday, February 5 Snowshoe Hike

Enjoy the winding trails of Fuller Forest Preserve on this guided winter hike, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn some of the curious ways that animals make it through these colder months, and how plants have adapted to live through deep freezes. All ages welcome. Register at www.yorklandtrust. org/events.

Trust from 10 a.m. to noon on a wooded trail and tour the new trail extension loop across Shorey’s Brook in Eliot. Reservations required: www.gwrlt.org, info@gwrlt. org or 207-646-3604.

Flea Market

The Kittery Lions monthly Flea Market will be 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will be offering leather goods, collectibles, housewares, Vinyls, CDs, DVDs, estate pieces, handmade and craft items. Breakfast sandwiches, burgers, hotdogs and beverages available! Located at 117 State Road in Kittery and is handicapped accessible. FMI: Mike at 603-918-0353.

Sunday, February 13 Winter Farmers’ Market

The Ber wick Winter Farmers market is open from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan St. in Berwick. There are locally grown fresh vegetables available all winter long, as well as locally raised meats, baked goods, natural skincare products, and more! Live music by Bruce Hilton of Being Petty: The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Experience.

Naffah Receives Maine Principals’ Association Award at WHS WELLS Wells High School Principal Eileen Sheehy announced recently that senior Zachary Naffah has been selected to receive this school year’s Maine Principals’ Association Award. This award is sponsored by the Maine Principals Association (MPA) and is awarded in recognition of a student’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Zachary is an excellent leader by example in our school community,” commented Principal Sheehy. “He is academically focused, challenging himself with a rigorous course load. He is a dedicated athlete (and) always willing to lend a helping added, “He exemplifies an outstanding school citizen.” At WHS Naffah is a member of the National Honor Society, a three-season athlete,

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The Charles S. Hatch American Legion Auxiliary of Berwick is having their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in the Berwick Town Hall on Sullivan Street. The meeting will be held in the downstairs meeting area with masks recommended. Any woman veteran and their family is invited to attend; we suggest calling ahead for multiple seats, and to confirm scheduling in case of weather, etc. FMI: President Diana Lapierre at 6981762 or Chaplain Ann Urbanski at 698-5258.

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12-1 p.m. In this free virtual presentation hosted by the Wells Reserve, wildlife biologist Derek Yorks will talk about the nine kinds of snakes found in Maine. Derek is the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s lead biologist on reptile issues. Register via www.wellsreserve.org/calendar.

Thursday, February 10 Grief Share Meeting

GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help those rebuild their lives after the loss of a loved one. Meet at the Cape Neddick Baptist Church vestry from 6:15-8 p.m. FMI: www.griefshare.org/ groups/140503.

Friday, February 11 IWC Potluck

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OGUNQUIT Ogunquit Performing Arts (OPA) will continue to screen one film per week on Sunday afternoons, showcasing in February the best of Marilyn Monroe. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson (June 1, 1926 - August 4, 1962) she spent most of her childhood in foster homes and an orphanage. Famous for playing comedic characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s and early 1960s and was emblematic of the era's sexual revolution. She was a top-billed

actress for only a decade, but her films grossed $200 million (equivalent to $2 billion in 2020) by the time of her death in 1962. Long after her death, Monroe remains a major icon of pop culture. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” will show on February 6. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 American musical comedy film directed by Howard Hawks starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell and Charles Coburn with the music written by Hoagy Carmichael and Jule Styne. Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is

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plot filled with illicit love and murder! “Some Like It Hot” will show on February 20. Filmed in 1959 and rated one of the all-time best films, this screwball comedy stars not only Marilyn Monroe but Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Joe E. Brown, and George Raft. Taking place in 1929, after witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a quick plan to escape from Chicago with their lives. Disguising themselves as women, they join an all-female jazz band and hop a train bound for sunny Florida. They remind themselves while vying for the attention of Sugar (Marilyn Monroe), that they are posing as women and cannot pursue her. The film initially met with mixed reviews due to the notoriety of the cross dressing at the time, although it won four Academy Awards. Some Like it Hot was Monroe's final comedic film performance. “The Misfits” will show on February 27. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, Montgomery Clift, Eli Wallach, and Thelma Ritter, The Misfits tells the dramatic story of the relation-

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ships among a group of people in the western Nevada desert in 1960: a newly divorced woman (Marilyn Monroe), her friendly landlady Isabelle Steers (Thelma Ritter), an over-the-hill cowboy (Clark Gable) with whom she falls in love, the cowboy's tow truck-driving and plane-flying friend (Eli Wallach), and their rodeo-riding, bronc-busting friend (Montgomery Clift). This was the last film for both Gable and Monroe. Gable became ill two days after filming and died ten days later; Monroe died of a drug overdose 18 months later. Seating in the Dunaway Center is socially distanced and masks are required. For more information, visit www.ogunquitperformingarts.org. ...COMMANDER from page 4 Run, PA, enlisted in the Navy in 1992 and received his commission in 1999 from Penn State University through the Enlisted Commissioning Program. He has served in variety of assignments both afloat and ashore throughout his career as a Submarine and Engineering Duty Officer. His sea tours include USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Louisiana (SSBN 743), USS North Carolina (SSN 777), USS La Jolla (SSN 701) as Executive Officer and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as Chief Engineer from June 2017 to August 2019. Oberdorf’s personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards).

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~ Arts & Entertainment ~ Lecture on “A Storm of Witchcraft” WELLS / YORK Join the Wells-Ogunquit Historical Society via Zoom on Thursday, February 10 for a fascinating lecture by author and historian Emerson “Tad” Baker of Salem State University, author of “A Storm of Witchcraft: Salem Witch Trials and the American Experience”. It took a perfect storm of factors ranging religious discord to political factionalism and the worst weather of the century to create the greatest witch hunt in American history in Salem in 1692. One key factor was a panic over the destruction of most Maine settlements during King William’s War (16881697). Indeed, many of the participants in the Salem witch trials were residents or war refugees from Maine, including Reverend George Burroughs, the Wells minister who was executed for witchcraft. Baker is a professor of history at Salem State University. The York resident is the author or co-author of six books on

the history and archaeology of early New England, including A Storm of Witchcraft and “The Devil of Great Island: Witchcraft and Conflict in Early New England”. He was a member of the Gallows Hill Group that verified the location of the Salem hangings, a feat hailed by Archaeology Magazine as one of 2016’s top ten discoveries in the world. Baker has served as an advisor for PBS-TV’s “Ameri-

Upcoming Performances at the Dance Hall KITTERY Upcoming performances at the Dance Hall include River Sister, Annie and the Fur Trappers, and Peggo and Paul with Kent Allyn. River Sister will perform on February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Vocal harmonies that’ll make you blush with a rhythm section that adds a moving, colorful crush,” commented EDGE magazine when listing River Sister in one of its best-of-the-year lists. Vocalists Stefanie Guzikowski and Elissa Margolin deliver a sultry, silky blend alongside the addictive grooves of bassist Nate Therrien and drummer PJ Donahue. can Experience” and “Colonial House”, and has been an oncamera expert for TLC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” The program will be held on Zoom on Thursday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. $10 for general admission, $8 members. To sign up, visit www.wellsogunquithistory.org or call 207646-4775.

Free February at the Brick Store Museum KENNEBUNK The Brick Store Museum is showing its love for the Kennebunks by opening its doors for free for the entire month of February in its “Free February” program. Visitors to the museum will be the first to see the “Jane Morgan: In My Style” exhibition, which is opening February 1. “The museum preserves the history, art and culture of the Kennebunks. Exploring what we all share allows us to grow closer together. Especially in the dark, cold days of February, we hope everyone will take advantage of free admission this month and add your own stories to the museum,” Director Cynthia Walker says. Though the museum depends on admission sales as part of its operating

income, offering Free February gains much more than financial support – it gains friends and new learners. Exhibitions on view in February include “Jane Morgan: In My Style” and “Who Makes History?”, an inspection of recent town archaeological research helping to illustrate the lives of freed enslaved people who lived

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traits from The School Around Us. Artist Ellie Kennedy (artwork shown to left), age 12, says, “Art is the ability to create whatever you have on your mind. It is so amazing to have the ability to put your imagination into a sheet of paper and respect yourself to share your feelings, thoughts and ideas with other people. When I draw I feel happy and I love having the freedom to be in my own bubble with myself and my imagination.” The public is invited to view the exhibit in the library’s Speers Gallery February 1-28 at 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, during regular library hours when the gallery is not in use for library programs. Please check www. kennebunklibrary.org for current hours and gallery access.

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~ Ask The Computer Pro ~ Dear Computer Pro, I have a child that is graduating this year and I am thinking about getting him a laptop for graduation. What would you recommend these days for someone that does not want a MacBook? Thank you in advance, Jodi Dear Jodi, Without knowing the full situation, it is hard to answer this one. I am going to assume your son is graduating high school as heading. f to college in the fall and is not going into a graphics design or engineering program. In that case, if you are looking for something that will last him through all four years and provide an enjoyable experience, I would recommend looking at a business-class laptop from Lenovo. I like them because they just seen to last longer with less problems than most other machines. I would stay away from consumer type stuff that you can pick up at big box stores just because they do not tend to last as long when used daily and especially not when tossed around a dorm room as they often are. As far as specifications, you want to find something that has an Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The Core i3 is not going to have the processing power to manage what most kids his age will throw at it. You will also want a minimum of 16GB of RAM since both Windows 10 and Windows 11, while they will function, tend to struggle with anything less. Lastly, and arguably most important, you want to find a machine with PCIe/NVMe solid

state storage device. These drives are amazingly fast and efficient. Stay away from the 128GB or 256GB models as Windows tends to fill them up quickly. A 500GB drive should be sufficient for most and is the more common size, but we are starting to see many devices with 1TB drives out there, too. For specific models, the 15-inch ThinkPad E15 Gen2 series (https://amzn. to/3IT2jPm) have been working out well for my customers and have great specs for a machine in the $1,000 range. A step up from that would be the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen8 (https:// amzn.to/3KSfVfz) which has a slightly smaller screen at 14” but is a powerful laptop. If your child happens to be going into a graphic design, video production, or engineering program, you want to look for a “mobile workstation.” These devices typically have a dedicated graphics card (GPU) and higher overall specs. A Lenovo P15 Gen2 (https:// amzn.to/3KYbb89) is designed specifically for heavy workloads such as these, though they can cost twice as much as the E15 previously mentioned! Good luck to both you and your boy as he starts his next chapter! Matt Dear Computer Pro, I recently started using Microsoft Excel and would like to build some spreadsheets to manage my finances, but I do not know where to begin. Can you recommend any online training? Thank you, Sherry Dear Sherry,

New Pilot Program to Bolster Cybersecurity of Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), recently announced $3 million in new funding for state governments to help emerging small businesses across America develop their cybersecurity infrastructure as outlined in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). As part of the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program, through the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, state governments are eligible to compete for grants that will help deliver cybersecurity assistance to nascent and start-up business owners. Applications will be accepted through March 3. “Throughout the pandemic, small businesses have adopted technology at high rates to survive, operate, and grow their businesses. As a result, cybersecurity has become increasingly important as now, more than ever before, small business owners face cyber risks and challenges that could disrupt their operations and competitive advantages. As we seek to build

a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we must innovate and provide resources to meet the evolving needs of the growing number of small businesses. With this new funding opportunity, the SBA intends on leveraging the strengths across our state governments, territories, and tribal governments to provide services to help small businesses get cyber ready and, in the process, fortify our nation’s supply chains,” said Guzman. “The bottom line is we must do more to help small businesses combat cybersecurity threats, which continue to increase, evolve and inhibit,” said SBA

Welcome to Microsoft Excel! Be prepared to hate your computer more than you ever have in the past! Just kidding! Microsoft Excel is a powerful program and I use it daily. Even after using it for 30 years, there are still many, many functions and formulas that I have never used, and I have to Google how to use them when I need them. There are two resources that I utilize whenever I need to learn something new. The first one, which you have heard of, is YouTube. You can search YouTube and find videos on everything under the sun, including Microsoft Excel. Some videos are brief tutorials while others feel more like a full class. It can be difficult to find a good one, even from reading comments, which is why I often tell people about my second, not so well known, resource: Udemy (udemy.com). With forty-six million users worldwide and over 180,000 courses, it is hard to believe more folks have not heard about them. Udemy is an “online learning and teaching marketplace.” Much like eBay does not sell anything of their own, Udemy does not create courses, they provide the marketplace for course creators to sell courses and for students to buy and take courses. From crocheting to off-grid solar power design and everything in between, Udemy has a course you can take. There are several introductory courses available for free and paid courses start at around $10. You can look at a portion of the course before you Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid. “This pilot program will empower state governments to expand existing services, innovate, adapt to current environments, develop new resources, and scale solutions to assist more small businesses. Additionally, expanding access to underserved and underrepresented small business ecosystems will be a critical marker of success.” Eligible applicants are comprised of state governments that seek to provide training, counseling, remediation, and other tailored cybersecurity services for emerging small firms in multiple industries. Grantees will be awarded up to $1 million to assist small businesses. See CYBER page 18...

buy as well as check out previous reviews to see if the course looks like it is a good fit before you buy. Back to your original need, there is a course titled “Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced” that one million students have taken and has a 4.7 rating with over 283K reviews for $20.99 (discounted from $129.99) that looks like it would provide you with everything you need and more! Good luck! Matt Dear Computer Pro, I just got a new laptop with Windows 11 and all my files on my desktop have a box beside them. What is that and how to I get rid of them? Thanks, Marie Dear Marie, It sounds like your new laptop has a touch screen. To

make selecting multiple files easier with a touchscreen, Microsoft created these little boxes for us. I do not like them any more than you do so I turned them off, too! It’s very simple to do! Right click on the Windows Start button a! then click on “File Explorer.” When File Explorer opens, click on “View” on the right side of the menu bar at the top and then put your mouse over “Show” at the bottom to reveal a submenu where you can click on “Item check boxes” to uncheck it and make all of those boxes go away! Hope that helps! Matt Interested in learning more? Matt Gallant is owner of Oasis IT in South Berwick. Please email him questions at questions@askthecomputerpro. com or visit www.askthecomputerpro.com.

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York Hospital Welcomes New Medical Staff YORK York Hospital is excited to welcome the following providers to its medical staff. January and February bring the arrival Jill DiMartinis, MD, and Michael Ross, DO, to York Hospital Family Medicine in Wells and Jenna Lizewski, DNP, FNP-C to York Hospital Family Practice in Sanford. William Kiley, Jr., DO, will be joining the team at Surgery Associates of York Hospital on the York Campus, while Brandon Rivard, PA, has already begun seeing patients at The Center for Older Adult Care in South Berwick. Ashley Webster, FNP-BC, will be caring for patients at Pediatric Associates of York Hospital in Wells. Jill DiMartinis, MD, joins her colleagues at Family Medicine in Wells, following previous family medicine positions at Scarborough Integrative Health in Scarborough, Southern Maine Health Care in Saco, InterMed in Yarmouth and as general medical officer at Mayport Naval Station in Florida. Dr. DiMartinis earned her BA

at University of Virginia, and MD at Tufts University School of Medicine. Following an internship at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, she completed her residency in Family Medicine at University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. William Kiley, Jr., DO, FACOS, FACS, joins the staff at Surgery Associates of York Hospital at the end of January. Dr. Kiley earned his BA at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, and DO at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. Following an internship at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, PA. He completed his surgical residency at both Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby and Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown, where he was chief surgical resident. Jenna Lizewski, DNP, FNP-C, is excited to become the newest provider at York Hospital Family Practice in Sanford. She earned her BSN from Salve Regina University in Newport,

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RI, followed by a Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner degree, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, both from the University of Massachusetts Medical School Graduate School of Nursing. Lizewski’s earlier nursing years were spent caring for patients in both mental health and emergency department settings, while her more recent experience has been as a nurse practitioner in pre-surgical evaluation, primary care and workplace-based health. Brandon Rivard, PA-C, is now seeing patients at York Hospital’s Center for Older Adult Care in South Berwick. Rivard earned his BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, followed by an MS in Physician Assistant Studies from South University, in Richmond, VA. His professional experience has taken him from the Center for Advanced Orthopaedics Studies at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston University Emergency Medical Services, to Harvard Vanguard

WELLS In anticipation of the cold winter months, the Rotary Club of Wells launched a communitybased initiative called Operation Warm which provided new coats and snow pants to underserved children within the Wells Community. The project also included a collection of new hats, socks and mittens all donated by members of the community. Partnering with the York County Community Action Corporation (YCCAC) in Sanford, case managers from YCCAC were able to identify families in need. Recently, the Wells Public

Library Fiber Arts Group, an open drop-in program at the library, donated a variety of handmade items to Operation Warm including mittens, scarves, hats, quilts and blankets. “The fiber arts group is one of many programs that the Library offers throughout the year. This group has been going strong virtually, and now in person, throughout the pandemic and wanted to give back to the community by donating warm handmade items,” says Cindy Appleby, director of the Wells Public Library. The Rotary Club success-

performed his residency at New Hampshire Dartmouth Family Medicine, along with a fellowship at Maine Dartmouth Geriatric Medicine in Augusta, and Brookdale Department of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, NY. Ashley Webster, FNP-BC, will soon be joining the team at Pediatric Associates of York Hospital in Wells, caring for patients from birth through young adulthood. Webster, who began her nursing career in the Special Procedures Department at York Hospital, has also held positions in the Cardiac ICU at Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH, and the Intravascular Cardiac ICU at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, where she often performed duties of charge nurse and nurse leader, with a focus on quality care and patient safety. She earned a BSN, RN at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, followed by her MSN, FNP-BC at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. For more information, call 207-351-2273 or visit www.yorkhospital.com.

College Admission Help for Parents and Students KITTERY Going through the college admissions process can be a daunting task for both students and parents, but a local business aims to make the journey enjoyable and effective. Located in Kittery, BestFit College Advisors is a service that assists parents and students through

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Medical Associates in Wellesley, MA, and ultimately, Tapestry Healthcare in Sanford and Berwick, where he provided on-site and telehealth medical services to long term care residents. Michael Ross, DO, will soon be joining his colleagues at York Hospital Family Medicine in Wells, where he welcomes the opportunity to develop trusting relationships as he cares for his patients throughout their lives. Dr. Ross has extensive background in both geriatrics and primary care, with past positions that include geriatrician for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for Elders (PACE) in Rhode Island; Director of Inpatient Geriatric Medicine and Director of Education, Division of Geriatrics & Palliative Care at Kent Hospital/Care New England; and his most recent post as Medical Director of Primary Care, Health @ Home with Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. He earned his BS in Health Studies from Boston University, followed by a DO from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ross

fully provided more than 75 new coats and snow pants to children in Wells and through the generous support of the community, donors and supporters, hundreds of pairs of socks, mittens and hats were donated as well. “Successfully tackling this project meant providing a community response to the critical need of children in the Wells area. We are truly grateful for the outpouring of generosity from community members such as the Fiber Arts Group at the Wells Public Library. Their handmade items were a wonderful addition to the Operation Warm Initiative” says Danielle Defelice, president of Rotary Club of Wells. For more information, visit www.wellslibrary.org or www. wellsrotary.org.

the cumbersome process of college admissions. Founder Cheryl Coughlin is a long time resident of the seacoast who has worked with high school and college students as an educator, mentor, adjunct faculty member, and advisor for more than 30 years. “I have a deep-rooted passion for engaging and helping high school students achieve their goals and aspirations, and watch them grow into highly productive adults,’’ said Coughlin. BestFit College Advisors has partnered with hundreds of local students, and helped them through the many phases of the college admissions process. They often work with students in high school to help structure the appropriate classes to take in order to best position them for the college selection process, but their services run much deeper than just this. There is a four-step approach that BestFit College Advisors brings to the table for their clients: self-discovery; college matching; application advising and decision making. A highly interactive, handson process is the foundation of the services that BFCA offers its clients, and this in-depth ap-

proach allows for customization for each student based on their goals, interests, and needs as it pertains to college and beyond. Coughlin’s skill set allows her to be a highly effective advisor during a period that can be stressful and overwhelming for students and parents alike. Understanding the students on a personal level is critical in effectively guiding them down the most important road they’ve gone down in their young lives. Beyond high school course guidance, BFCA also assists in selecting the appropriate schools to apply to, advises during the application process, assists in final decision making, and also guides students and their parents through the financial aid process as well. “The most rewarding thing for me is being able to help a student through this difficult process, but also see them flourish in college and beyond. The special relationships I have developed with many of my former clients is something I cherish greatly, and really fuels my passion.” For more information on BestFit College Advisors, call 207-229-8603 or email cheryl@ bestfitcollegeadvisors.

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FINANCE & CAREER Temporary Final Rule on H-2B Worker Visas NATIONWIDE The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) together with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a joint temporary final rule to increase the number of H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2022 making available an additional 20,000 visas. These additional visas are for U.S.

employers, which attest that they are suffering irreparable harm, or will suffer impending irreparable harm without the ability to employ all the H-2B workers requested in their petition, and which need to fill positions with start dates on or before March 31. The supplemental H-2B visa allocation consists of 13,500 visas available only to returning workers who received an H-2B

Sen. King’s Podcast on Impacts of Defense Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. The Office of U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) recently released the January episode of Senator King’s “Inside Maine” podcast featuring a discussion about the benefits to Maine and the country of the recently passed annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Senator King was joined by U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), and Dr. Habib Dagher, Executive Director of the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). During the conversation, Senator King and his guests highlighted the importance of the bipartisan legislation to America’s men and women in uniform, the nation’s security, and Maine communities’ contributions to the cause through shipyards and research projects like those being done at the ASCC. “While it may not make frequent headlines, the National Defense Authorization Act is a critical piece of legislation for America’s national security and Maine communities,” said Senator King. “For more than 60 years, the Senate has

put aside its differences to pass a bipartisan bill to make our nation safer and stronger. This year was no different, from pay raises for our servicemembers, to investments in Bath Iron Works shipbuilding and University of Maine research, the legislation will make a real difference for Maine people. It was a pleasure to discuss the importance of this legislation with Senator Rounds and Dr. Dagher, and I look forward to our continued work together to strengthen our national security and our communities.” Senator Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate in 2015 representing South Dakota. Senator Rounds serves on five committees: Senate Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Foreign Relations; Indian Affairs; and Veterans’ Affairs. On the Armed Services Committee, Rounds serves as the ranking Republican member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, and has made protecting America from threats seen and unseen one of his top priorities in the Senate. Rounds previously served as the 31st governor of South Dakota 2003-2011, where

visa, or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years (FY 2019, 2020, or 2021). The remaining 6,500 visas, which are exempt from the returning worker requirement, are reserved for nationals of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador (collectively called the Northern Central American Countries), as well as for nationals of Haiti.

Returning H-2B workers have demonstrated their ability to abide by the terms and conditions of the H-2B program and, therefore, are less likely to remain in the United States and work without authorization after their legal status expires. H-2B workers often return to the same employer year after year on a seasonal basis. They are vetted and trusted and can have their visas approved

more rapidly due to their known history. The rule also grants portability to certain H-2B workers by allowing H-2B nonimmigrant workers already in the United States to begin employment with a new H-2B employer or agent once USCIS receives a timely filed, non-frivolous H-2B petition but before the petition is approved.

Mentors Make all the Difference STATEWIDE We’ve heard it so much that it’s become a cliché: We’re living through unprecedented times and the only constant is change. New programs have been introduced, ended, changed, and it can be difficult to keep up. For a business owner trying to keep the lights on and the employees paid, it can be especially hard to find he was known for his commonsense leadership. Dr. Habib Dagher is the founding Executive Director of the University of Maine’s ASCC. Under his leadership, the Center has grown from four to 260 personnel and is now housed in a 100,000 sq.ft. laboratory, the largest university-based research Center in Maine. Dr. Dagher is a world-leading advocate for developing sustainable infrastructure and energy systems which simultaneously optimize structures, materials, manufacturing, construction and maintenance. Dr. Dagher initiated a number of major research programs which have gained ASCC national and international reputation, such as the large- scale bio-based additive manufacturing program,

the programs they qualify for or to plan for the new conditions. Since January was National Mentoring Month, the Small Business Administration wants to bring attention to the mentors from the SBA’s Resource Partner network. SCORE, the Small Business Development Center, the Women’s Business Center, and the Veterans Business Outreach Center can provide insight and different perspectives to help entrepreneurs. Having someone to talk to as your busi-

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York Hospital to Host Webinar on Helping Build Resilient Brains and Bodies YORK Did you know that the foods we eat can help improve memory and concentration, and may also reduce the risk of stroke and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? Have you noticed that your tastes have changed over the years, or that your swallowing feels different? Join York Hospital for an educational and en-

tertaining webinar with nutrition and swallowing experts who will explain how aging affects the way we eat, our food preferences, and how a healthier diet can support both brain and body function. The online event takes place Thursday, February 10, 12-1 p.m. To reserve your spot, sign up at www.yorkhospital.com/events/. Presenters include Lacey Bouchard, RD, LD, RDN, and Maura Brown, MS, CCC-SLP.

Lacey Bouchard, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, will discuss daily nutritional needs for older adults with an emphasis on important nutrients to help protect our brains and bodies and prevent cognitive and functional losses. Lacey will explore ways to reduce health risks, including the risk of developing dementia. Lacey will also review daily protein needs, address risk factors such as losing taste and un-

wanted weight loss and provide tips to prevent or improve these issues. Examples of appropriate and healthy food choices will be shared to help gain knowledge of how to shop for and prepare foods at home. Maura Brown, MS, CCCSLP, Speech/Language Pathologist will review the physical changes associated with normal aging on our swallow mechanism and share ways to make mealtime

fun and pleasurable. York Hospital services and other community resources that promote food security will also be shared. Tune in for the live webinar or view the recording at your convenience after the event on the York Hospital website or YouTube channel. All webinar participants on February 10 will receive a gift to promote good health and hydration after the event concludes. For more information, visit www.yorkhospital.com or call 207-351-2371.

Ribbon Cuttting at Shipyard for New Health Clinic KITTERY Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Portsmouth on Thursday, January 6. Surgeon General for the U.S. Navy, Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham and Chief of Staff, Small Market and Stand-Alone Military Treatment Facility Organization for the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Mr. Eric Stringer served as guest speakers for the event. “The completion of this beautiful military treatment facility is a significant milestone in our journey together with the DHA to enhance the

healthcare delivery and readiness in the communities we serve,” said Rear Adm. Gillingham. “However, as beautiful as this facility is it’s not about the brick and mortar, but most importantly the people who care for the naval force and their families. It’s their expertise, compassion and mission-dedication that will bring this facility to life and will provide patient-centered medical care to all of its beneficiaries.” U.S. Representative Chris Pappas, along with staff representatives from both Maine and New Hampshire congressional delegations, were honored guests at the ceremony. “I was honored to join the ribbon cutting at NBHC

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clinic, with nineteen health care services including primary care, occupational, and behavioral health. The building is equipped with enhanced IT capabilities, central heating and air conditioning, and improved patient convenience and flow of patient care.

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Good Shepherd Food Bank Launches New Website for Nutritious and Affordable Recipes AUBURN Good Shepherd Food Bank, Maine’s largest hungerrelief organization, is launching www.nutritionforme.org, a one-stop online resource to find simple, nutritious, and easy-to-make recipes using everyday ingredients. Created by the Food Bank’s Nutrition and Education team, the site allows users to search through hundreds of recipes to see what they can make with items in their pantries, cupboards, and refrigerators. Many of the recipes include ingredients distributed by the Food Bank’s network of over 500 partner agencies.

Town Hall for Women Veterans STATEWIDE VA Maine has comprehensive care for women veterans throughout the state. This includes a GYN surgeon that is available to meet most of the needs of women veterans. To help familiarize women veterans with the services offered by VA Maine, a virtual town hall will take place on Tuesday, February 6, 6-7 a.m. Interested veterans can join the forum at the web address https://bit.ly/womenveteranstownhall or call in by phone at 1-213-282-6316. Participants will not have the ability to ask questions inside the meeting or on the phone during the town hall so email questions in advance or during the town hall to vameengagements@va.gov. ...CLINIC from page 16 coordinates access to other levels of health care services for active duty, retirees and eligible family members entitled to care prescribed by Title 10 U.S. Code. Outpatient physical therapy, behavioral health, pharmacy, laboratory, basic x-ray, audiology and optometry services are also available within the facility. The clinic, staffed in part by personnel from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Portsmouth, supports the PNS industrial complex through comprehensive occupational health and safety surveillance programs, industrial hygiene, medical examinations and treatment of occupationally related injuries and illnesses.

“The Food Bank’s Cooking Matters program empowers individuals and families to stretch their food budgets to create healthy meals,” said Courtney Kennedy, nutrition and education manager at Good Shepherd Food Bank. “Since 1993, we have provided hands-on cooking and nutrition classes led by volunteer professional chefs and nutritionists. Nutritionforme.org bridges our classes and at-home cooking, when the participant has ingredients but are not sure what to make with them.” The easy-to-follow recipes are approved by the Food Bank’s nutrition and education team. The site is a valuable resource for anyone looking for meal ideas, including featured seasonal dishes that rotate on the homepage. Some recipes offer demonstration videos, and all have nutritional labels to help users make the best choices pos-

sible for themselves and their family’s health. Once on the recipe page, there are options for a printer-friendly version of the recipe and sharing the recipe to social media sites. Users interested in submitting an affordable, easy-to-make recipe can do so by clicking the “Suggest a Recipe” button on the site and filling out the information needed for submission. The Food Bank is excited to have the community’s help building this much-needed resource for healthy cooking on a tight budget. “Nutritionforme.org is a critical resource to help increase access to healthy food in our state. We know nutrition education is essential to reducing the impact of hunger in the lives of our neighbors,” said Kristen Miale, president of Good Shepherd Food Bank. The Food Bank’s Campaign to End

Hunger in Maine aims to ensure all Mainers have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive, when and where they need it by

the year 2025. For more information, visit www.nutritionforme.org or www.feedingmaine.org.

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Take Time to Be Kind to Your Heart Don’t Delay Your Cardiovascular Care February is American Heart Month. While COVID -19 concerns dominate the news, the reality is that cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of illness and death throughout the country. People with heart disease may also be at a higher risk of developing a more severe form of COVID -19 if infected with the virus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To learn more, please visit our website at: www.yorkhospital.com/services/cardiovascular-care/, or call Cardiovascular Care Associates of York Hospital at 207.351.2424 to schedule an appointment.

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~ News ~

Postal Service Issues New Blueberries Stamp

NATIONWIDE Blueberries are culinary wonders, used in compotes, cobblers, smoothies, salads and countless other dishes. In 2022, blueberries will also be available in the form of a new 4-cent definitive stamp from the postal service. Definitive stamps display their monetary value and are primarily used by large mailers to provide additional postage as needed. The blueberries definitive stamp will be sold in coils of 3,000 and 10,000 and in panes of 20. These stamps are now being sold at post office locations nationwide and online at www. usps.com/shopstamps or call 1-844-737-7826. Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are also tasty, popular and healthy. Most of the world’s blueberries are grown in North America and several blueberry species are native to this continent. These deciduous perennial shrubs range in size from less than one foot to more than 13 feet tall and produce sweet, edible fruits in colors from light blue to black ...PODCAST from page 15 floating offshore wind technology research program, and transportation Infrastructure Durability Center. The “Inside Maine Podcast with Senator Angus King” is a 30-minute program that aims to help keep Maine people informed about issues of the day, how they affect life in the state, and how they factor into Senator King’s work as one of two independents in the U.S. Senate. Senator King’s podcast can be found at www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/inside-maine-podcast.

when ripe. The popularity of blueberries has spread worldwide in recent years, especially to Europe and Australia. They are also being cultivated in South America, Africa and parts of Asia. Though wild blueberries are now widely available and abundant, the fruit was not cultivated before the 20th century. Frank Coville, a U.S. Department of Agriculture scientist, discovered that the plants thrive in acidic soil, opening the gate to modern blueberry production. Today, the highbush blueberry has become the most widely cultivated blueberry. Highbush blueberries are grown extensively in Maine, Michigan, Georgia, Florida, Oregon, Washington, New Jersey, California, North Carolina and ...CYBER from page 13 Funding details and requirements are available at www. grants.gov under “Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot” (Funding Opportunity Number SBOEDCS-22-001/CDFA 59.079). Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline on the official grant application portal as stated in the funding announcement. To learn more, visit www. sba.gov/cybersecurity.

other states. In addition to highbush, many acres of the native “lowbush” blueberry are also produced in Maine. The rabbiteye species, which tolerates higher temperatures, also grows well in the southern parts of the United States. The stamp features a pen, ink and watercolor illustration of a cluster of blueberries and leaves. The 4-cent denomination is on the top left and “USA” is at the bottom right. Art director Derry Noyes designed this stamp using an existing illustration by John Burgoyne.

Kahn Named Candidate for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program KENNEBUNK Ethan M. Kahn, a graduating senior at Kennebunk High School, has been named one of more than 5,000 candidates in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The candidates were selected from nearly 3.6 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in the year 2022. Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program is one of the highest honors bestowed upon graduating high school

Ecomaine Challenges Maine Students with Upcycle Challenge STATEWIDE The Upcycle Challenge asks students in Ecomaine’s communities to use items that ordinarily would have been disposed of, to make all-new, functional ones and submit them by March 18. From the submissions, Ecomaine’s Outreach & Recycling Committee will select a group of finalists, based on the incorporation of post-consumer materials, the ingenuity and functionality of the new creation, inclusion of students in the process, as well as the approval from a teacher or advisor. Following the determination of finalists, the designs will be voted on by the public through Earth Day. In the past, the Upcycle

Challenge has seen entries including: A working chandelier made from old plastic bottles; A bike rack made from old bicycles; Clothing fashioned from plastic, old fabric, and other materials; Old clothing turned into hair scrunchies; Furniture from old tires; Movie projectors made from all kinds of would-be-junk materials. “We continue to be so impressed by the creativity of these students and their designs,” said Matt Grondin, Ecomaine’s Communications Manager. “We’re excited to see what this round of sustainably-themed designs has in store.” Guidelines, rules, and the entry form can be found online at www.ecomaine.org.

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seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President to recognize some of our nation’s most distinguished graduating seniors for their accomplishments in many areas: academic success, leadership, and service to school and community. It was expanded in 1979 to recognize students demonstrating exceptional scholarship and talent in the visual, creative, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was expanded once again to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical fields. Annually, up to 161 U.S. Presidential Scholars are chosen from among that year’s senior class, representing excellence in education and the promise of greatness in America’s youth. A distinguished panel of educators will review these submissions and select approximately 600 semifinalists in early April. The Commission on Presidential Scholars, a group of up to 32 eminent citizens appointed by the President, will select the finalists, and the U.S. Department of Education will announce the Scholars in May. U.S. Presidential Scholars are honored for their accomplishments during the National Recognition Program each June. To commemorate their achievement, the Scholars are awarded the Presidential Scholars Medallion. Semifinalists will be announced mid April and Scholars in May.

~ Dining ~ Weekly Recipe: Creamy Basil Zucchini Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil

1 large yellow onion or leek, chopped

2 pounds of zucchini sliced into ¼ inch slices 4 cups of chicken broth

1 cup of loosely packed and chopped basil plus uncropped leaves for garnish

3 tablespoons of sour cream and more for garnish

Appetizers

Oysters on the Half Shell Caprese Salad

¼ teaspoon of chili powder and more for garnish Salt and pepper for taste

Entrees

Directions: Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions or leeks and cook until translucent. Add zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes: add chicken broth and basil. Reduce the heat to Simmer and cook for 20 minutes until the squash is soft and falling apart.

Puree the soup in batches in blender or use a hand-held emersion blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and without chunks of squash visible. Add cream cheese, chili powder and

Valentine Menu!

Available Sat 2/12 - Sun 2/13 - Mon 2/14

Lobster Risotto Chicken Picatta Fried Oyster Dinner Filet Mignon season to taste with salt and pepper and blend another 30 seconds. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with a teaspoon of sour cream, a dash of chili powder and a leaf or two of basil leaves. Serve while hot and enjoy!

Desserts

Wild Maine Blueberry Pie White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert of the Day

207-351-1100 • 756 York St, York Harbor Open at 11:30 Thursday-Monday

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~ Dining ~ Call 646-3355

Closed Sun-Tues

oshua’s

Closed Valentine’s Day

Restaurant in Wells Like us on Facebook!

February is LOVERS’ MONTH at Clay Hill Farm

Open Wed-Sat at 5pm (No gift certificates for sale)

Experience our special Recipe for Romance all month long!

www.joshuasrestaurantandbar.com

Igloo for 2? Or 4? Or 6?

Dine in our private outdoor domes for a romantic winter wonderland escape! #loveigloodining

For the safety of all we are following all CDC Covid recommendations.

Live Music

Revs up the romance Friday-Monday nights! #lovemusic

Katherine Mayfield at the Piano Friday & Saturday Serenity Sundays with local duo Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurtz

U.S. Route 1, Kittery • (207) 439-0330

Monday Pub Nights with singer/songwriter Ryan Feeley (NO PUB NIGHT on Feb. 14)

CELEBRATE 2022 WITH SEAFOOD!

Try Our Online Ordering: weathervaneseafoods.com

Opens Saturday, Feb. 5!

Spend an afternoon with a literary legend as local actor, Kirk Simpson, brings to life the beloved poet Robert Frost in this poignant one-man show. #lovetheater

Use Promo Code Seafood for 22% Off

Bintliff’s Bubbles & Chocolate Wine Dinner

Colossal On The Rocks House Margaritas $5.00 All Day, Every Day!

22% OFF

Thursday, February 10 @ 6pm • $69 per person Reservations required. #lovewine

Dine-In or Take-Out

Serving Dinner Inside, Outside & Curbside Friday-Monday from 4:30pm

Take 22% off your check, excluding alcohol. Dine-in or take-out. Limit one coupon per party/order. May not be duplicated, used for Thursday Wicked Cheap Twins, DoubleStuffed Lobster Rolls, Fish Friday features, Day of the Week specials, nor combined with any other discount or coupon offer. No cash value. WS

207.361.2272

220 Clay Hill Rd. Cape Neddick Just 2 Miles West of Ogunquit

COUPON VALID THRU FEBRUARY 6, 2022

clayhillfarm.com

$19.99

11 Water Street Kittery, Maine 207-439-1630 www.lobsterhouse.com www.facebook.com/ LHkittery

Quarter Pound Lobster Roll, Homemade Clam Chowder & Fries Monday-Saturday 11:30-3:30 Limit of 4 lobster rolls per coupon. Limit two coupons per party. Not valid with any other coupon/discount/complimentary certificate. Coupon only valid at time of purchase. Please present coupon before ordering. Expires 2/28/22 (WS)

Warren’s Awesome Dollar Menu is Back

*Order the Salad Bar for $13.99 & Add Any of the Items Below for Just $1 *Unless you order higher priced items shown in RED for upgraded selections!

STARTS 1/12/22 ICE COLD BEER (Limit 2 per Person)

Narragansett Draft Pint $1 Sea Dog Blueberry Ale Pint $2 Maine Beer Flight* $3

*4 Samples of our Favorite Maine Brew

GLASSES OF WINE (Limit 2 per Person)

Homemade Red Wine Sangria $1 Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio $2 Smoking Loon Merlot $2

COCKTAILS

(Limit 2 per Person)

APPETIZERS

French Onion Soup $1 Warren’s Spicy Bloody Mary $1 Boneless Blueberry Chipotle Cruzan Rum Runner $2 Chicken $2 Cranberry Apple Mule $3 Lobster Rangoons $3

COFFEE, COCOA & CIDER

STEWS & CHOWDERS

Warren’s Scarecrow $1 Peppermint Fredo Cocoa $2 Shipwrecked Coffee $3

Cup of Clam Chowder $1 Lobster Stew (Big Bowl) $3 Warren’s Award-Winning Lobster & Clam Chowder $4

(Limit 2 per Person)

$5 OFF $25 $10 OFF $35

Fridays, Saturdays Mondays, Tuesdays, & Sundays Wednesdays & Thursdays! Appetizers, Entrees or Desserts Choose Any Combination of the Three that Total to Either $35+ or $25+ & We’ll Deduct $10 or $5! (Depending on Day of Week)

Liquor and tax not included. Cannot be used with group menu. Maximum of three coupons/discounts/complimentary certificates may be used. $35/$25 per coupon must be spent. Coupon valid only at time of purchase. Please present coupon before ordering. Expires 2/28/22 (WS)

LOBSTER ENTRÉES Lobster Mac & Cheese $4 Lobster Stuffed Haddock $5 Baked Stuffed Lobster Roll $6 The Crazy Claw Casserole $7

POPULAR ENTRÉES Grilled “Beer Can” Turkey Tips $1 Chicken Parmesan $1 Linguine & Red Pepper Pesto $1 Mrs. W’s Seafood Sampler $2 Tuna Melt & Clam Chowder $2 Fried Memorial Bridge Sampler $3 Baked New England Schrod $3

Warren’s Lobster House

11 Water Street Kittery, Maine www.lobsterhouse.com 207-439-1630 ~ 207-439-2058 www.facebook.com/WLHKittery Dollar Menu promotion is for Dine In use only. Entire menu may be ordered for take-out anytime!

Order the “Dollar Menu” and visit our Candy Store for some free Sweets on Pete!

*Each person must purchase the Salad Bar for $13.99 to order from the “Dollar Menu” (no sharing permitted). May be used any time 11:30-closing. You must present coupon before ordering. Coupon only valid at time of purchase. Tax not included. Not good with any other coupon, discount, complimentary certificates, or group packages. ONE appetizer, stew or chowder, and/or entrée may be ordered for every Salad Bar purchased for $13.99. Dollar Menu items cannot be ordered for take-out. We cannot package anything ordered from the Dollar Menu (besides leftovers from items you started but could not finish) to take out of the restaurant with you. Valid 1/12/22-2/28/22. (WS)

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~ Dining ~ Top Quality Seafood

RE-OPENING

for more than 50 years

Open 6 Days 7am-3pm Closed Wednesdays

THURSDAY, FEB.10 Thursday-Sunday 11am-7pm

Family Operated Since 1966

We hope to see you for Valentine’s Weekend!

Home Cooked Daily Specials to fit everyone’s budget

- - - COUPON - - -

$5.00 OFF

If you missed our day for the

$25.00 OR MORE

Cure Sanfilippo Syndrome Fundraiser you can still take part!

One coupon per table. Maximum discount $5.00. Food only - Excludes alcohol, tax & gratituity.

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER BEER & WINE TAKE-OUT AVAILABLE

Offer thru 2/20/22.

1732 North Berwick Road (Route 9), Wells • 207-646-8561

THE OLD VILLAGE INN

Shipping sales are also included in the fundraiser!

Until February 4th

“A New England Tradition since 1833”

mainediner.com/shipping

Open Monday-Saturday at 4pm

www.mainediner.com 646-4441 • Route 1 North, Wells

Closed Sunday.

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proceeds from every $14 quart of plain or blueberry pancake batter shipped will also go to Sanfilippo – Just go to

for inside dining! Call for reservations.

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We follow all of Maine’s COVID-19 rules.

250 Main St, Ogunquit (207) 646-7088 www.theoldvillageinn.net

We may be closed on Valentine’s Day but

gift certificates are always available! Join us for

VALENTINE’S DAY Special Menu Items All Weekend

CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS

Open Daily at 11:30am for Lunch & Dinner

124 Post Road / Route 1, Wells

Daily Specials Available 11:30am-8pm

Monday

Steak Bomb $11.95

Tuesday

Fried Haddock Platter $14.95

choose 2: haddock, shrimp, clam strips, or sea scallops, with french fries & coleslaw

658 Main Street Ogunquit, ME 03907 www.beachfiremaine.com 207-646-8998 Check Out Our Website For Updated Seasonal Hours

Fried Buttermilk Chicken $14.95

Gluten Free? No Problem. Even Fried Food! TAKEOUT WELCOMED Call (207) 646-8998

Thursday

Fried Seafood Combo $17.95

Friday

with green beans, biscuit, mashed potatoes & bacon gravy

with french fries & coleslaw

Wednesday

Sunday

chix breast, or BBQ shrimp, with 2 sides

with garlic bread

Chicken Parmesan or choose 2: 1/2 rack baby back ribs, BBQ Shrimp Scampi $15.95 BBQ Grill Combo $17.95

Full Menu Available • Take-Out Cocktails & Beers!

Dine-In or Take-Out: Call (207) 641-0601 newenglandhousewells.com

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~ Dining ~

Thai The 5-Star Hidden Gem! 340 US Route 1, Kittery, ME 207-994-3086 Ksonesthai.com

for online take-out and delivery please make sure you’re ordering from the Kittery location

Iconic Rick’s Restaurant Space for Lease 2,300 Sq.Ft. Seating Capacity 100 Available January 1, 2022

IN YORK VILLAGE Contact Rick at 207-337-5224 or rciampa@maine.rr.com

WEDNESDAYS AT CORNERSTONE OGUNQUIT BY PHONE 207-646-4118 OR ONLINE WWW.CORNERSTONEOGUNQUIT.COM limited time offer. limit two per order. cannot be combined with others discounts. not available during school holiday weeks.

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~ Obituaries ~

Otto Ackermann, 96 KITTERY – Otto Ackermann passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Durgin Pines in Kittery, surrounded by his children. His battle with congestive heart failure and dementia ending, he entered the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ. Otto was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. Otto lived at Durgin Pines for the past two years. Before that he lived in Queens, NY, since coming to the United States from Germany in 1952 together with his beloved wife Gisela.

Once in the US, Otto attended night school and graduated from City College of the City University of New York with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. He worked as a food technologist until retiring in 1990. After retirement, Otto joined as a Volunteer in the International Executive Service Corps which enabled him to travel with his wife and work in other parts of the world including Egypt and Romania. Otto was fluent in many languages including German, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, and Romanian. He loved reading, learning, and experiencing new places. He also enjoyed fishing with his older brother Ernst out on Long Island where he and his family enjoyed many summers in Rocky Point on the Long Island Sound. Otto is survived by his daughter Rita Banakos and sonin-law George Banakos of Kittery; son William Ackermann and life partner Joan Nickel of Prescot, AZ; older brother Ernst Ackermann of Binghamton, NY;

grandchildren, William Banakos of Newton, AL, Daniel and Bethany Banakos of Dayton, OH, and Jenny and Henry Thompson of Ashland City, TN; five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Nicholaos, and Seth Banakos of York, and Otto and Leo Banakos of Dayton, OH; and many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews in the US and in Germany. Otto was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gisela (Neumann) Ackermann, of 50 years; parents Heinrich and Katherine (Frambach) Ackermann; and five of his brothers. Otto was known as “Opi” to his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was a much beloved and generous dad, grandpa, great grandpa, and favorite uncle. Otto had an endearing smile, a quiet reserve, and a fun loving spirit. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His family is very grateful to the staff at Durgin Pines for the wonderful loving care he received there during these past

two years. A private memorial will be held at a later late for the immediate family. For more information and to leave online condolences, visit www.jspelkyfuneralhome. com. Care of the Ackermann Family has been entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey & Son Funeral Home. • • • • • • • • • •

George Anderson, 91

SOU T H BERW IC K – George Stephen Anderson of The Villages in Florida (hometown South Berwick) passed away peacefully in his home on January 26, 2022. George was

born on March 22, 1930 in Lynn, MA, before moving to Sanford at age nine. In 1951, he met and fell in love with Dorothy Michaud with whom he enjoyed a loving marriage of over 71 years. George and Dot moved to South Berwick where they raised three children and created wonderful memories with family, neighbors and many friends. George spent 10 years as a Communications Sgt. in the National Guard of Maine and as a Reserve of the Army of the United States. His professional career started as a licensed Stationary Fireman for Goodall Sanford, Inc. He was then employed for many years by Maurice F. Blouin, Inc. (Blouins). Concurrently, he served as a volunteer for the South Berwick Police Department advancing from Officer to Asst. Chief to Chief of Police. He also served on the school board of SAD #35 (Eliot/South Berwick) before becoming the district’s BuildSee ANDERSON page 23...

~ Pets ~ Safe Haven Humane Society WELLS Jax is a handsome 10-yearold tiger kitty. His owner had to be hospitalized and would not be returning home. This beautiful kitty’s initial vet exam revealed Jax would need everything, because he had NEVER been to a vet in his 10 years of life. His teeth looked great for a 10 year old, but his blood work showed thyroid levels requiring medication. Soon after his first vet visit Jax didn’t eat much, his face became swollen, and one eye had a discharge. Taken to the vet again, we discovered poor Jax had a miserable infection above a tooth that went into the bone and infected his tear duct. A complicated surgery addressed the infection in both his tooth and tear duct, and he returned to Safe Haven to recover. With his pressing oral needs out of the way, we can re-address his thyroid problem, and hope

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

to find the best medication for him. We expect Jax will be feeling 100% soon! Although shy, Jax will play with people who don’t scare him. He has a favorite bed he naps in, and is beginning to feel more confident and comfortable. Kitties like Jax need a little extra time due to the setback of his medical needs, but we know he’s going to catch up quick! Jax will be a wonderful companion for someone with a quiet life who wants a sweet, deserving tiger in their home. We’re confident Jax will become a fully healthy once he finds his forever home. Find out more by calling 207-646-1611.

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 Wednesday-Sunday

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

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

We are so thankful to everyone who has made donations to Safe Haven in memory of Betty White, and others who have been donating to help us afford Nicholas’ and Pumpkin’s ongoing medical needs. The Betty White Challenge brought us so many notes and letters with donations. It’s an amazing testimony to a much-loved person and an appreciation of her lifelong mission to save the lives of animals. Your donations for Nicholas and Pumpkin have certainly been a big help, since both kitties still have ongoing medical needs. We’re cautious about Pumpkin, and our team is alert for any changes in him. Last week we had to rush him to the 24-hour emergency vet, but he’s doing well now, and getting much love and attention from our volunteers. Nicholas, meanwhile, still hates being confined to his recovery tent, to prevent him from being too active. His bones must mend properly now, so he can resume being the active, bouncy, kitty he is inside. Throughout his ordeal, Nicholas’s spirit remained resilient, silly, happy and sweet. This is a big week for Nich-

olas. He goes back into surgery to have the pins in his legs removed. After a brief hospital stay, Nicholas will return to our farmhouse center to recover. We hope he can soon be allowed more freedom to move. Thanks to all of you for staying with us through both their journeys. Together, Safe Haven’s shop and your contributions are responsible for bringing in the money we need to keep all our kitties in optimal health. It’s a big task, and our shop volunteers work five-six hour shifts,

two to five times a week so we can stay open. Much of their time is spent standing, bending and lifting, and none of us are young. We’d like to ask everyone to please keep your donations in smaller, lighter boxes and bags. And please, only donate items we can sell. That will save us from hauling useless junk to the dumpster. Most donations are truly wonderful, though, and we are so thankful for them. Currently we’re looking for spring things, and more like-new children’s clothing. Thank you all!

Emma’s Angels NORTH BERWICK Meet our beautiful dog of the week, Buttercup! She is a one/two year old Hound mix who came to us from a high kill facility in Louisiana. Looks like she has had puppies. She was found as a stray. Buttercup is a sweet and submissive girl who is looking for her happily ever after. She is spayed, HW neg and up to date on her vaccinations. Buttercup would do well with a family or even an active single person. If you would like to meet Buttercup call 207-676-5599. Emma’s Angels Rescue is

Open for In Store Shopping! Free Delivery with $50 Purchase or Curbside Pick-Up

Open Monday-Saturday 10-6 & Sunday 11-5 Call to place order:

(207) 351-2777 1 York Street, York

an all-volunteer organization based in North Berwick. We take local owner surrenders and save death row dogs and cats from the south. Desperately needed at this time: Wet cat food. We have a litter of kittens coming this week as well as two adult cats and they will be hungry! It can be left in our drop box at 30 Meeting House Road, North Berwick. It is checked twice a day. Thanks in advance!!

Emma’s Angels Rescue 30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906

207-676-5599

axel1759@aol.com

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~ Obituaries ~ ...ANDERSON from page 22 ings and Grounds Maintenance and Transportation Director. In 1979, he was hired at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he was a Boiler Plant Operator/ Watch Leader, retiring in 1994. George’s community activities and interests were numerous. He was a proud 50-year member of the Masonic Order, past Master of St. John’s lodge of South Berwick, and a member of the Kora Shrine. He also belonged to the First Parish Federated Church and often served as a Greeter. Ham Radio operation (callsign K1EYB) was a hobby George he enjoyed throughout his life. He also loved to travel taking many motorcycle trips, and eventually RV trips, across the U.S. and Canada. In 2003, he and Dot relocated to The Villages. In between entertaining and attending shows and concerts, he loved playing golf and attending the Ham Radio Club. He was also a member of the New Covenant Methodist Church. George is preceded in death by his father George F. Anderson; mother Marie (Louise) Tardif Anderson; and sisters, Louise Hanson, Eleanor Croteau, and Lorraine Allaire. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Anderson; children, Carol Harmon, Leanne Anderson and companion Joann Scanlon, and Dale Anderson and wife Janie; grandchildren, Lisa Flynn and husband John, Bryan Duclos, Marissa Anderson, and Tristan Anderson; and great-grandchildren, Brooke and John (Jack) Flynn. Services will be held at The First Parish Federated Church in South Berwick on Friday, March 11 at 11 a.m., with a celebration of life to follow at the Flynn’s home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local hospice provider. To read more and share sentiments, visit https://bit.ly/ GeorgeSAnderson. • • • • • • • • • •

James R. Bryant, 60 NORTH BERW ICK – James R. Bryant of Eastern Ave., passed away peacefully at his home January 23, 2022 surrounded by his family after a brief battle with ALS.

Jim was born September 5, 1961 in Sanford, the son of Robert and Joanne (Landry) Bryant. He grew up in Wells, graduating in 1979. He served in the U.S. Army for 6 years, returning home to marry Donna Fredette in 1984. They bought their forever home in North Berwick where they raised their children. Jim worked construction for many years as well as Pease Air Force Base, Salmon Falls Landscaping and for the past several years had been in Maintenance for Pinnacle Health, formerly Varney Crossing Nursing in North Berwick. An avid outdoorsman, Jim loved four-wheeling and camping at Apache Campground where many special memories were made, especially playing in the lake and pool with the grandbabies. Jim was a gentle giant who kept to himself except for doing things that he held dear to his heart. He was a hardworking and wonderful provider for his family, loving and attentive husband, Dad, Grampa and Bumpa. He took great pride in being a member and Past Exalted Ruler of the Wells Elks Lodge #2738 where he was an avid fundraiser for drug awareness, Toys for Tots, school and community events. He touched many lives in his short time here with us. Jim was predeceased by his parents and granddaughter Rosee Marie Bryant. He will be sorely missed by his wife of 38 years, Donna (Fredette) Bryant; son Heath Bryant and wife Curstee all of North Berwick; daughter Heather Wheeler and husband Andrew of Sanford; two brothers, Alton Bryant and wife Gayle of Arizona, and Todd Bryant and wife Michelle of Indiana; three grandchildren, Raymond, Harper, and Jameson; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Randall and husband David, and Mary Little and husband Jeff; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

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and Robert Clough. Surviving are her son Stanley Clough and his wife Jennifer of Zephyr Hills, FL, and North Berwick; daughter-in-law Sandra Clough of North Berwick; sister Luranna Bouchard; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in the spring in Hillside Cemetery, North Berwick. Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, P.O. Box 57, North Berwick, ME 03906. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick where condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com. • • • • • • • • • •

Richard Costa, 81 Viola F. Clough, 94 NORT H BERW IC K – Viola F. Clough of High Street, passed away January 25, 2022 at Hyder Family Hospice in Dover, NH, after a period of failing health. She was born February 3, 1927 in Canterbury, NH, the daughter of Theodore and Alice (Bagley) Fife. Viola worked as an assembler for Sprague Electric for many years. She was also an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Quint Cheney Unit #87. She was predeceased by her sisters, husband Clayton Clough, and two sons, Ronald

ELIOT – Richard Allen Costa died on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Born in Bakersfield, CA, on December 3, 1940, Richard graduated from Garces Memorial High School and San Jose State University, Class of 1963. He subsequently served honorably in the National Guard and trained at the US Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill in Oklahoma. Richard’s career in business THANK YOU ST. JUDE: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day, by the 9th day your prayers will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised and done.

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began in the management training program at The Emporium, the landmark San Francisco department store. His time at “the Big E” in the store’s luggage department set Richard on a path that led him to becoming a successful sales representative in Northern California for Samsonite. Richard left Samonsite for a career as an independent sales executive for a number of leading luggage and leather goods companies of the era including Lark, Schlesinger, Gary’s, Jack Georges, High Sierra, and numerous others. In 1993, along with partner Michael Stern, Richard founded Briggs & Riley, an upscale luggage brand that See COSTA page 26...

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People and Business Profiles

Partners Bank Hires Goodenough as Commercial Lender YORK The Partners Bank Lending Department is quickly expanding, welcoming another commercial lender to the team, based out of the York branch: R icha rd Goodenoug h comes to the Partners Bank family with a long history in the banking world. Goodenough started his banking career in 1988 as a Branch Manager for the Fleet Bank of Maine, now known as Bank of America.

Goodenough eventually moved into the commercial loan depart-

ment in 1995 and became the Vice President of Commercial lending services until 2000. Most recently, Goodenough worked at Kennebunk Savings Bank as a commercial lender. “Richard is incredibly good at his job. With over two decades of experience in the commercial lending field, he will be a true asset for our customers,” Bank President and CEO Blaine Boudreau said. “We’re pleased to welcome him to the family.”

USPS Accepted More Than 13.2 Billion Pieces of Mail and Packages During Holiday Season WASHINGTON, DC The United States Postal Service reported preliminary performance metrics for the 2021 holiday season showing the organization saw volume increase when compared to the same time last year. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, it took on average 2.7 days to deliver a mailpiece or package across the Postal Service network. During the same timeframe, the network accepted more than 13.2 billion letters, cards, flats and packages for delivery, exceeding 12.7 billion accepted for delivery during the same timeframe in 2020. “Our mission to deliver for America is an enormous responsibility, especially during the holidays,” said Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. “I am humbled by the hard work and dedication of each and every one of our 650,000 employees who, despite the challenges of the pandemic, helped bring joy and commerce to people across the nation.” The Postal Service began preparing for the 2021 peak holiday season at the start of last year. Those preparations, which not only corresponded to challenges faced last year but aligned to the Postal Service’s 10-year Delivering for America plan, helped mitigate delays even as mail and package volume surged to its highest peak-season level: 2.8 billion mailpieces and packages the week after Thanksgiving (Saturday, Nov. 27 to Friday, Dec. 3). “Under our 10-year plan, we made major operational improvements and strategic investments across the organization throughout 2021. It has made a significant difference and contributed to our success this holiday season, but our work

isn’t done. Every day is an opportunity to fulfill our commitment of service excellence to the American people—and on that, we intend to deliver,” continued DeJoy. The Postal Service’s peak season preparations included: Stabilizing the Workforce and Preparing for Pandemicrelated Challenges: The conversion of 63,000 pre-career employees into career positions and the onboarding of more than 185,000 employees since the beginning of last fiscal year, including the backfilling of the

63,000 pre-career employees and the national drive to hire an additional 40,000 seasonal employees; Expanded Facility Footprint to Resolve Bottlenecks and Improve the Flow of Mail and Packages: The leasing of 13 million square feet of additional space across more than 100 locations to accommodate mail and packages, including over 50 annexes with multiyear leases to address year-round space constraints due to parcel growth; New Package Sorting Equipment to Expedite Han-

Senator Lawrence Receives CCSA Community Solar Champion Award

Senator Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, Representative Nicole Grohoski, and Kaitlin Kelly O’Neill at the State House in Augusta.

ELIOT On Tuesday, January 5, Senator Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, was presented with the 2021 CCSA Community Solar Champion Award in recognition of the important work he has done to advance community solar in Maine. Kaitlin Kelly O’Neill from the Coalition for Community Solar Access presented the award to Senator Lawrence when the Legislature convened at the State House in Augusta. “Anyone who knows me

knows that I have a deep interest in energy in all its forms,” said Senator Lawrence. “I’m grateful to receive this award for promoting community solar in Maine. Energy is everything, and I’m excited for solar to continue to develop and grow.” As chair of the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, Senator Lawrence has long advocated for advancing community solar in Maine. Senator Lawrence was one of 26 champions

Maine Principals Association Recognizes Eliot Elementary School

ELIOT Eliot Elementary School was recognized for its participation with the “Wreaths Across

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dling and Sortation of Increased Package Volumes: The installation of 112 new package sorting machines and more than 50 package systems capable of sorting large packages. As a result of an organization-wide focus on improving operations and strategic investments, the Postal Service boosted daily processing capacity by 13 million packages. Package sortation capacity enables efficient movement of mail over the integrated USPS delivery network as mail and packages travel together. These machines also reduce the physical toll on our workforce.; Diversified, Reliable Trans-

portation Options: The leasing of nearly 3,300 trailers just for peak season and the diversification of volume traveling across the air network among additional air carriers. The Postal Service also expanded the surface transfer center network by adding 1.6 million additional square feet and over 300 dock doors to, among other things, increase long-haul transportation utilization and mitigate driver shortage issues. The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Senator Rafferty Appointed to Serve on Business Committee KENNEBUNK Senator Joe Rafferty, DKennebunk, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) for the Second Regular Session of the 130th Maine Legislature. The Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business Committee is responsible for looking at a wide range of issues with a focus on supporting Maine workers, Maine’s small business community, and encouraging local and statewide economic development. This new role better positions Senator Rafferty to advoselected for CCSA’s award, with the champions hailing from nine states and Washington, D.C. Award recipients ranged from legislators to sustainability advocates and labor leaders to low-income ratepayer protection agencies.

cate on behalf Maine’s small businesses and local economies. “Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, especially in coastal communities like Kennebunk and Wells. It is no secret that Maine’s small businesses have been hit hard during this pandemic. We have done a lot of work in the Legislature to help right the ship, but we are not out of the storm yet,” said Senator Rafferty. “I look forward to fighting for Maine small businesses and make sure they have the resources they need to succeed on Main St. in the Legislature’s IDEA Committee.” Senator Rafferty will continue to serve as Senate Chair of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, which is responsible for legislation related to the Department of Education, school budgets, the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Arts Commission, Maine Historical Society, Maine Public and more.

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~ Obituaries ~

...COSTA from page 23 continues to this day under different ownership. Richard later founded Inventive Travelware, a travel accessories business, with Joni Seymour, his partner of more than 25 years. Richard and Joni moved to Eliot in 2005 and loved their time together in Maine. Richard was

never far from his farming roots – and he and Joni had a thriving vegetable garden and an entertaining group of chickens that enjoyed their farm-raised kale. Richard is survived by his partner Joni, former spouse Sharon O’Hara, brother John Picanso, son Christopher, and daughter-in-law Andrea, as well as grandchildren Ryan and

Scott C. Crawford, 59

Caroline. A spring burial will be planned for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot, and a celebration of life event will take place subsequently. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home in Kittery where condolences may be expressed at www. jspelkeyfuneralhome.com.

SANFORD – Scott C. Crawford of Cottage Street, passed away at his home January 17, 2022 after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. He was born October 20, 1962 in Portsmouth, VA, son of See CRAWFORD page 30...

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~

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One Item or Entire Estate. Cash paid for all antiques. Antique jewelry, coins, silver, gold, paintings, clocks, lamps, telephones, radios, phonographs, nautical items, weathervanes, dolls & toys, pottery, photography, military items, swords, advertising signs, fountain pens, bottles, tools, books & much much more! Buying antiques for over 20 years. Barn and Attic Clean-Out Also.

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ITEMS FOR SALE ASSORTED YARD TOOLS for sale in good condition. 207-646-8397

January 25

January 27

Kennebunk 28, Massabesic 65

January 21

Kennebunk 20, Sanford 55

Marshwood High School

Girls Basketball January 28

KEY AUTO GROUP SELLS THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES A MONTH

LATE MODEL VEHICLES NEEDED NOW Paid Off or Not – Instant Money on the Spot! ALL MAKES & MODELS

DON’T GET RIPPED OFF – CONTACT ME LAST:

Marie Forbes at 207-363-2483 or mforbes@keyauto.com Key Auto Group, 422 Route 1, York, ME 03909

Boys Basketball February 1

Seacoast 23, Waynflete 77

January 31

Seacoast Christian (3-8) 31, Traip Academy (6-9) 52

January 25

January 27

Marshwood 45, Noble 41

January 21

Girls Varsity Basketball

Seacoast Christian School

Marshwood 44, Morse 38

Girls Basketball

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Seacoast Christian 28, Sacopee Valley 55

January 26

Seacoast Christian 34, Isleboro 45

Wells High School

Girls Basketball January 31

Wells 46, York 45

January 27

Wells 45, Greely 43

January 25

BERWICK PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Berwick Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Town Disorderly Building Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance Amendments. All relevant supporting documentation will be available at the Town Hall from the Community Development and Planning Department. Copies of proposed amendments can also be found in the PUBLIC NOTICE page at www.berwickmaine.org. Please contact the Community Development and Planning Department with any questions at planning@berwickmaine.org or 207-698-1101 ext. 124. If you would like to participate in the meeting via Zoom, please contact the Planning Department for the Zoom information.

Date/Time: Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. Location: Burgess Meeting Room at Berwick Town Hall and via Zoom

Wells 77, Fryeburg 20

York High School

Girls Basketball January 31

York 45, Wells 46

January 27

York 55, Fryeburg 30

January 25

York 49, Gray-New Gloucester 28

Boys Basketball January 31

York 47, Wells 41

January 27

York 59, Fryeburg 38

January 25

York 68, Gray-New Gloucester 66

TOWN OF WELLS, MAINE PLANNING BOARD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2022 @ 7:00 P.M.

CASH FOR YOUR CAR OR TRUCK

Seacoast Christian 48, Sacopee Valley 42

Marshwood 46, Kennebunk 35

LITTLEFIELD MEETING ROOM, 208 SANFORD RD, WELLS

AUTOS WANTED

January 31

Seacoast Christian (6-4) 16, Traip Academy (9-6) 68

~ Classifieds ~ SNOW REMOVAL

Seacoast 26, Waynflete 44

Kennebunk 35, Marshwood 46

January 28

February 5 at Pinetree, 7:30 p.m. February 9 vs St. Doms, 6:30 p.m. February 5 at Pinetree, 6 p.m. February 9 vs St. Doms, 5 p.m.

February 1

The Wells Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing regarding the following proposal(s) during the Planning Board meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022, which begins at 7:00 P.M. and will be held at the Wells Town Hall. I. WELLS ACTIVITY CENTER - Town of Wells, owner; Parks & Recreation, applicant. Site Plan Amendment Application seeking approval to add Day-Care Center use to the Municipal Facility building and to establish a 2,500 SF outdoor playground on the property. The property is located within the Residential Commercial, Mobile Home Overlay and 75’ Shoreland Overlay Districts. The property is located off 113 Sanford Road and is identified as Tax Map 134, Lot 34-EXE. II. ORDINANCE CHANGE PROPOSAL - Revision to the Land Use Ordinance, Chapter 145, Section 48 (Multifamily Developments) and Section 49 (Residential Cluster Development) to revised dimensional requirements.

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~ Classifieds ~ FIREWOOD / PELLETS

ACCOUNTING

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MUSIC LESSONS TUNETOWN HAS THE BEST OF BOTH! Now offering private in-person AND virtual lessons on all instruments. Call today to schedule yours! www.tunetownmusicgear.com 207-641-8863

PAINTING MIKE THE PAINTER Michael Loranger / Owner 40+ Years of Experience Interior & Exterior (207) 432-7761

STORAGE RENTALS AFFORDABLE STORAGE Rentals $50 & Up No Sign Up Fee Call 207-641-8404

VACATION RENTAL NICE MOBILE HOME for rent in sunny S.W. Florida, Palms & Pines Resort, Punta Gorda, for $700 per week. Fishing charters available! Contact Captain Satch for picture/info at 207-703-3631.

RENTALS AVAILABLE HOUSE RENTAL, SHARED LIVING: 41 Brown Lane, Wells will be taking applications starting January 23. $300 per week, per bedroom, per person. The entire Cape house is shared with three others. All expenses/utilities paid from your rent. 207-251-1018 WINTER RENTAL Wells Beach! Now thru May 31. Third ﬂoor, one bedroom, one bath. $1500/month includes all utilities. No pets. No smoking. One person only. 207-351-6797. 207.384.4008

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

145 Shore Rd, Ogunquit, ME 03907

GVS North America is seeking a GENERAL MANAGER for its manufacturing plant in Sanford, ME. 10 Years senior management experience in manufacturing industry required. Travel required. To apply send CV/resume to Jessica.gamble@gvs.com.

We are hiring for

Breakfast Staff, Seasonal Maintenance Staff & Assistant General Manager for the 2022 season starting April 1. Please inquire within and call 207-646-5191 or email the General Manager at rachael@thecolonialinn.net.

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YORK HOUSING IS HIRING

Spectrum Mobile is Hiring!

Resident Services Coordinator

Applicant must be skilled in multitasking and be a major team player. Job requires coordinating services of all kinds for our resident population. Outreach and community building on a daily basis. Services include transportation, meal program, health connections, and events of all kinds. A sense of humor is an absolute must. This can be a long-term full-time position for the individual that fits well with our team. Pay commensurate with experience.

Send resume to patricia@yorkhousing.info Equal Opportunity Employer.

SEEKING A RENTAL

GOT AN EXTRA FURNISHED BEDROOM OR TWO? Ideally within a 3-mile radius of Robert’s Maine Grill or Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery (the main forms of transportation for students and foreign workers is walking or biking). Students and foreign workers pay between $115-120 per week for each student housed from mid-June to on or around September 30 or each foreign worker from April/May to December. These are well-mannered, respectful, English-speaking, and gainfullyemployed students and foreign workers. With students mostly coming from Eastern Europe participating in the U.S. Dept. of State Work & Travel - J1 Visa program and foreign workers participating in the H-2B Visa program from various parts of the world (i.e. Jamaica, Philippines, Romania, Colombia, etc.). Each student and foreign worker has been individually interviewed prior to arrival. Some are returning from successful previous positions worked in the program, and for some it is their first time to the USA. If you have a furnished room or two available and are interested in further details, please email info@robertsmainegrill.com.

We are looking for

Customer Service Representatives for our Spectrum Mobile department!

Class Start Dates: March 15 Paid Training: 5 Weeks

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

New Starting Pay: $19.50 per Hour plus shift differential for shifts that start after 11:00 AM

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with 6% Company Match, Retirement Plan, Discounted Employee Cable & Internet (must live in service footprint), Accrued Paid Time Off, Personal & Sick Days, Annual Paid Holidays, and Annual Tuition Reimbursement of $5,250.

Please complete the mobile-friendly assessment at jobs.spectrum.com or text “REP” to 97211 to apply!

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...CRAWFORD from page 26 Norman and Susan (Eldridge) Crawford. As a military family, they traveled around before settling in Kennebunk where Scott graduated high school in 1981. He worked construction for several years and currently worked at Corning Life Sciences in Kennebunk as the Maintenance Mechanic for the past 10 years. Scott was a very quiet and humble soul; a man of few words and had a huge heart. He was a hard-working man who loved his family and took great pride in making his house a home. He loved the quietness of fishing, was a huge movie buff, especially horror movies but mostly loved his time spent with family, whether it be a backyard BBQ or hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner where he enjoyed cooking. Scott was predeceased by his mother Susan Crawford; two sisters, Vicki Canfield and Tina Crawford; and son Todd Bennett. Surviving are his father Norman Crawford; wife Robin (Wilson) Crawford; five sons, Brandon (Miranda Rose) Crawford, Scott Crawford Jr., Kenneth Shockley, Justin Bennett, all of Sanford, and Kevin Bennett of New Gloucester; two daughters, Karen (Tom) McNulty of Brookfield, NH, and Sarah (Greg) Willey; brother Keith Crawford of MA; and numerous

~ Obituaries ~ grandchildren. At his request, there will be no public services. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in North Berwick. Friends who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick where condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com. • • • • • • • • • •

Francis L. Dudley, 80 WELLS – Francis L. Dudley, formerly of Cambridge, MA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on January 12, 2022. Son of the late Edward L and Mary Margaret of Cambridge, MA. Brother to the late Edward, Robert, and Donald. Beloved husband of 56 years to Jane (Johnson) Dudley of Wells. Loving father of Cindy Wallace and her husband Kevin, and

Amy Avery and her husband Sean, both of Chelmsford, MA. Dear papa to Timothy Kevin of Wells, Erin Patricia of Chelmsford, MA, and Liam Francis of Chelmsford, MA. Francis served on the Cambridge Fire Department for many years. He also enjoyed his peaceful life in Maine where his favorite pastime was time on his boat with his family and friends. Services will be private. A summer-time Celebration of Life will be scheduled to honor the life of Francis. If you would like to donate in Francis’s name, please visit the Jimmy Fund / Dana Farber website at www. jimmyfund.org. Arrangements are entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home in North Berwick where condolence can be left at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme. com. • • • • • • • • • •

Wayne G. Goodwin, 79 NORTH BERW ICK – Wayne G. Goodwin, son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Rogers) Goodwin of South Berwick, passed peacefully after a brief illness, in Boston, MA, on January 26, 2022, with family by his side. Wayne was born in South Berwick on September 30, 1942. He served as a young man in the Army National Guard and spent

his life working in local factories such as National Gypsum, Davidson Rubber, Dutchess Footwear, and Pratt & Whitney, performing various jobs such as HVAC, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing, before becoming disabled in 1990. Wayne loved spending time with family, warm summer days sitting on his deck, or relaxing at the lake surrounded by “the kids”. He also enjoyed engaging in lively political debates, watching the evening news, and partaking in his daily afternoon naps. Wayne is survived by the love of his life, his wife of fiftyeight years, Janis (Dagan) Goodwin; his two daughters, Wendy Smith and partner Trippe of North Berwick, and Tina Paker and husband Steven of Acton; grandchildren, Michelle Smith of Somersworth, NH, Bradley Paker of North Berwick, Cassidy Paker of Farmington, and Lucas Paker of Acton; sisters,

Jeanette Birch of Rollinsford, NH, Cheryl Teves of Rochester, NH, and Mary Ellen Gould of Lebanon, NH; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends that he loved. He is predeceased by his brother Gary Goodwin formerly of Cocoa, FL; sister Lois Anagnos formerly of Somersworth, NH; and sister Lila Strout formerly of Rochester, NH. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at Strafford Farms, 58 New Rochester Road, Dover, NH, 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, in The Loft. Please come and share your fondest memories. Private graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in North Berwick in the spring for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in his memory to The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home where condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.

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25. Got up 26. Sank in 30. Retail 31. Giants 32. Most bald 33. Changes color 34. Unit of loudness 35. Undresses 38. Fathers 39. Learned skill 40. Remove qualification 44. Covered with frost 45. Speak up

46. Nowhere to be found 47. Part of surgery (abbr.) 48. Type of wrap 49. Church seating 50. Mathematical figure 51. College football conference 55. Turkish officer title 57. Organized body of knowledge 58. Smooth and glossy 59. Left CLUES DOWN

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16. Road divisions 17. Not the sea 18. Small, faint constellation 22. Cabbage 25. Least frequent 27. Change slightly 28. A country in NE Africa 29. Metric units of measure 30. More coherent 32. Make uninteresting 34. Nausea 35. Institution of Oceanography 36. Of little value 37. Hindu model of the ideal man 38. Biblical exclamation 40. You throw it at a board 41. Be about to happen 42. Brutal 43. Opened one’s mouth widely 45. 19th letter of Greek alphabet 48. Saturate 51. The woman 52. Someone who is highly skilled 53. A way to launch an attack on 54. Where golfers begin 56. Atomic number 58

ANSWERS TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLES ARE ON PAGE 25

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Carole was behind me in every aspect of the buying process. I had lots of questions and issues that do arise in any real estate transaction. Carole always followed through with getting me the information needed and keeping me informed about what was going on with my purchase transaction. I would recommend Carole and her whole team as one of the best real estate teams I have every worked with. Thank you again Carole and thanks to the whole Haven Homes and Lifestyle Team! - Patty Kosowicz

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Atlantic Realty

433 US Route 1 Cottage Place, Suite 101 York, ME 03909

CENTURY 21 Atlantic Realty is pleased to announce that Ann DiMascio, Associate Broker, and Jack Hathaway, Associate Broker, have joined the team!

Ann DiMascio

Jack Hathaway

Cell: 781.704.1180 Email: annie@century21.com

Cell: 207.432.2243 Email: hathaway@c21atlantic.com Office: 207.363.4053 Ext. 26

Associate Broker

Ann is a full-time, CENTURY 21 agent in Massachusetts. As a vacation property owner in York Beach, Ann decided to acquire her Associate Broker license here in Maine and has joined us at CENTURY 21 Atlantic Realty. “An honest and trusted partner is the key ingredient to a good relationship,” says Ann. Her passion is giving her best to her clients which results in smooth, stress free, successful, real estate transactions. Thirty-plus years in law enforcement enables her to bring guidance, compassion, and unmatched negotiating skills to every client experience. “During intense times of hope, stress, and fear, I am the beacon of trust,” she says. Calming of nerves, steering away from potential pitfalls, and always having her client’s interest at heart, is the magic she uses to be a good Realtor. Helping people is what she loves to do and is a part of who she is.

Jack attended the University of New Hampshire where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, and where he also met his future wife, Elizabeth. After graduating, Jack pursued a career in the financial services industry including serving as VP of Finance at Citizens Advisers in Portsmouth, NH. In 2003 Jack and his wife, Elizabeth moved to Massachusetts where Jack served as the Finance Director and Town Administrator for the Town of Norfolk for 15 years, and that is where they raised their two children. Jack and Elizabeth returned to York in 2018 to be near Elizabeth’s parents, who have lived on the Nubble for many years. Jack earned his New Hampshire Salesperson license and Maine Associate Broker license, and is eager to work with the team at CENTURY 21 Atlantic Realty.

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