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CFW and York Rotary Join Forces for “Art with a Cause” CAPE NEDDICK York Rotary has chosen Center for Wildlife (CFW) as the beneficiary from what will be an annual event and artbased fundraiser called “HIVE Mosaic.” The Rotary will be hosting an event to kick off this community art project at Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Road, Cape Neddick, on Monday, February 20, 1-4 p.m. “We were beyond thrilled when York Rotary let us know we would be the inaugural re-
cipients of this unique and community based fundraiser. With a changing climate and ever in-
creasing development, our work for wildlife and the community becomes more critical than ever,” said Shares Development Director, Carolyn Hogan. HIVE Mosaic creates art for a cause. How does it work? 1,000 hexagon tiles are available for purchase at $35 per tile, or four for $100, with tile sale proceeds going directly to benefit CFW. Upon tile purchase, participants receive instructions as to what needs to be decorated on them. They then create their
own tile artwork according to the instructions, in any medium they choose. Once a tile is decorated, it is then turned in to York Rotary member and local artist Eric Farrington, who will assemble the tiles into a 12.5 ft. x 4.5 ft. final piece of artwork. The subject of this final piece remains a mystery throughout the process, and will be unveiled at an event later in 2023. HIVE Mosaic activities kick off school vacation week, and include the opportunity for
kids and families to interact with CFW’s non-releasable animal ambassador team. Families can enjoy time at CFW’s Wildlife Ambassador Meet and Greets in the Nature Center. Story time with Lyn Smith, author of “A Porcupine’s Promenade,” will be held 1-2 p.m. A hot chocolate bar with treats will be available for everyone. A “Kids Corner” will feature activities, crafts and a scavenger hunt for the youngSee HIVE on page 12 . . .
Family Farm Protected with Community Support YORK The Blaisdell Brothers Family Farm on the shore of the York River has been a part of the landscape and community for 250 years. In December 2022, the family signed an easement agreement to protect their farm in perpetuity, using a pen made of wood hewn from the property. Together with Maine Farmland Trust, and with support from York Land Trust, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, the National Resources Conservation Service, and community members, Blaisdell Brothers Family Farm will remain a farm for many years to come.
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KITTERY All hands on deck to save Maine’s lobstering heritage! The lobster industry of Maine is not only an integral part of the state’s culture, livelihood, and marine ecosystem, it is a permanently imbedded element of collective hearts and souls here in New England, and around the world. But new federal rules, well-intended to protect the North Atlantic right whale, have the potential to set a course that could dramatically impact Maine’s lobster industry. Three Kittery residents are stepping in to help. Betsy Wish, a local lobster industry enthusiast, Charlene Hoyt, mother of and wife to two local commercial lobstermen, and David Kaselauskas, a commercial lobsterman for 54 years, have decided to take
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leagues and I are pleased that the family has chosen Maine Farmland Trust to be their partner in stewarding the future of this historic and vibrant farm,” said Charlie Baldwin, Farmland Protection Project Manager at Maine Farmland Trust. The farm has a rich history in the community. Purchased by See FARM on page 3 . . .
“Chowder’s On!”
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“The Blaisdell family has stewarded this land for generations. While surrounding lands divided and re-divided into house lots and riverfront estates, the Blaisdells have grown their farm and kept it intact, and in doing so, they have cultivated a uniquely close relationship with the land. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to help them conserve the farm, and my col-
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action, raise awareness, inform the public, and raise money to support the men and women of the industry. What better way to accomplish this goal then to bring the community together for food, fun and fellowship. “Chowder’s On!” is an “all hands on deck” community gathering to support this vital Maine industry. Collecting scientific research data and challenging the new regulations in court require ongoing financial resources. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association (MLA) is working to raise funds to directly support legal efforts to continue to challenge federal regulations, with the goal to effectively save both Maine’s lobster industry and right whales. The trio has organized a See CHOWDER on page 21 . . .
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Store that Sold Ticket will Share with Employees YORK COUNTY The Maine State Lottery presented a $50,000 check to Fred Cotreau, the owner of Hometown Gas & Grill, in Lebanon. The store sold the winning $1.35 billon Mega Millions ticket last month. M a i ne St a t e L o t t e r y Deputy Director Michael Boardman was on hand Wednesday, February 8, to present the check to Cotreau and his staff at the
store. Cotreau says he plans to share some of the money with his staff. No one has come forward to claim the prize at this time. The winning numbers were 3043-45-46-61, Mega Ball 14. For information on lottery games and game draw results, visit www.mainelottery.com. Maine State Lottery officials encourage everyone to play responsibly.
Fred Cotreau (center), owner of Hometown Gas & Grill, Michael Boardman (to his right), Maine State Lottery deputy director, and Cotreau’s employees.
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