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Friday, February 16, 2018
Volume 14 • Issue No. 7
Taverns on Piscataqua’s Forgotten Frontier SOUTH BERWICK Reliable drinking sources and promoters of sociability, beer and ale played an important role in early New England. Archaeologists know this through the many artifacts related to ale and tavern culture excavated at the Chadbourne Site and other sites in the Piscataqua region. On Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Old Berwick Historical Society presents Dr. Emerson “Tad” Baker, who will discuss these archeological finds and their significance. “We are lucky to have Tad
speaking this year. He is always a guest favorite,” said Nicole St. Pierre, vice-president of the society. “At the lecture, Tad will also describe his efforts with Portsmouth’s Earth Eagle Brewings, to recreate colonial ales from historical recipes. He enjoys beer making as a hobby.” Baker is the project scholar for the Forgotten Frontier: Untold Stories of the Piscataqua exhibit currently on display at the Counting House Museum in South Berwick. The museum will be open for winter hours on Saturday, Feb-
Franco-American Lecture: From Snowshoeing to Kindness YORK COUNTY The second installment of York County Senior College’s 2018 Gary Sullivan Memorial Lecture Series will take place February 21 with a look at Maine through the Franco-American experience and a lens of kindness.
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That morning, James Mayall will present an overview of Maine’s rich snowshoeing history within the Franco-American community. The development of snowshoes, their contribution to travel and commerce, and their evolution into sport will be explored by Mayall, who, for several years ran the Franco-American Collection at the University of Southern Maine. The lecture will include historical accounts and artifacts; attendees are encouraged to bring
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wick Historical Society’s excavations at the Chadbourne Site (1643-1690). The lecture will be held at the Berwick Academy Arts Center in South Berwick. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. The Old Berwick Historical Society’s 2018 lectures and hikes are generously sponsored by Kennebunk Savings and supported by historical society members and donors. More information is available at www. oldberwick.org.
Junior Fife and Drum Corps Perform in Eliot
their own mementoes and stories to share. In the afternoon, Michael Chase will inspire attendees with a message of hope in “Survival of the Kindest.” Founder of The Kindness Center, Chase is well-versed on the subjects of kindness, resilience and positive behavior. A world-renowned leader in the field of personal development, Michael reveals how living from the heart plays a crit-
Now You Can Emote with Lobsters STATEWIDE Do you ever search for the perfect emoji to cap off a message to a friend, especially one who is “from away”? Well, this summer you will have the state’s iconic image at your fingertips. The latest update of Unicode Emoji characters were announced last week, and the list introduces 157 new emojis, including the lobster, for which U.S. Senator Angus King aggressively lobbied. Other emojis coming in 2018: a mosquito, a pirate flag, a redhead, a female
ruary 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Baker is a history professor and interim dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Salem State University. He is the award-winning author of many works on the history of and archaeology of early New England, including “A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience” and “The Devil of Great Island: Witchcraft and Conflict in Early New England.” He has served as an advisor for PBS-TV’s American Experience and Colonial House. Baker directed Old Ber-
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ELIOT The Piscataqua Rangers Junior Fife and Drum Corps played for the Eliot Elementary School students during morning meeting on Friday, Feb. 9. Commander Tom explained to the students how the fife and drums were used in battle and on long marches by early American soldiers. They marched around
the gym and played the Star Spangled Banner. The group is free and open to the public with new members beginning at age ten. They make exceptions for younger participants if they show interest and dedication. They practice at EES every Tuesday evening. For more information, check visit http://nhfifeanddrum.com/.
In September 2017, Senator King wrote to the Unicode Consortium asking it to include the lobster emoji in its standard character set, citing its significant impact on Maine’s culture and economy, according to a press release. Senator King referred to the proposal drafted by a native Mainer in his lobbying efforts. Lobsters have improved
their reputation over the years. They used to be served to convicts, but there was a legal limit on how many could be foisted on them within a week. Now, of course, we line up to pay big per pound prices and consider the lobster a delicacy. The new emoji is a fitting tribute to the state’s
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