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Friday, September 6, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 37
South Berwick’s Pumpkinman Running Festival SOUTH BERWICK The Pumpk inman Triathlon and Running Festival returns this year on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8, promising to be bigger and better than ever. This twoday event has become a tradition in South Berwick, bringing together athletes, families, and local businesses in a vibrant celebration of community, fitness, and autumn spirit. As one of New England’s most anticipated sporting events, Pumpkinman invites everyone – from seasoned athletes to first-time runners – to experience the excitement of race day and the joy of being part of something truly special.
The weekend kicks off on Saturday with the Pumpkinman Triathlon, which has earned the prestigious title of the USA Triathlon Maine State Champi-
onship Race. This event draws competitors from 28 states, as well as athletes from the UK, Canada, and even Mexico, making it a truly world-class
competition. The triathlon offers participants the chance to compete in an elite event while enjoying the charming and welcoming atmosphere that South Berwick is known for. Since its inception, the Pumpkinman Triathlon and Running Festival has been about more than just racing – it’s about giving back. The organizers are proud to announce that the event has contributed over $415,000 to local athletic programs, charities, scholarships, and community services, directly benefiting the residents of South Berwick, North Berwick, Eliot, and Berwick. This spirit of giving and unity is what makes Pumpkinman more than just a race – it
is a celebration of community. “Our mission is not only to put on an unforgettable event but to uplift our community with every step,” said Rachel Martin, Race Director and owner of Forward Motion Events. “There’s something magical about the w ay P u mpk i n m a n b r i n g s people together from all over the country, the UK, Canada, and Mexico. It’s that energy and enthusiasm that makes this festival a true community treasure.” The Pumpkinman Running Festival, held on Sunday, offers a range of race distances designed to accommodate all r unners, f rom experienced
causes and effects of climate change and advancing environmentally friendly and inclusive policies and behaviors. YRCA was formed in May of 2018 by a group of York citizens, frustrated by the lack of progress on climate, under the name York Ready for 100%. York Eco
Homes and Waste Reduction and Diversion (WRAD) became part of the effort. In 2022, under the name York Ready for Climate Action, the organization became a 501(c)3 nonprofit. For more information, visit www.yorkreadyforclimate action.org.
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YRCA Hosts Sustainable York Tour YORK York Ready for Climate Action (YRCA) will host a Sustainable York Tour on Saturday, September 14. There are 12 homes on the tour, each featuring various energy efficient, climate-friendly technologies. The tour can be self-guided (with maps available online or at the York Public Library), or participants can join a ride aboard the Williams Realty Partners trolley. Each participating home will be marked with a lawn sign, and the map will display all tour locations along with the types of technologies showcased at each
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home. Homeowners will also have flyers and educational materials to distribute. Guests will be able to ask questions about cost, rebates and performance of equipment like heat pumps, weather-sealing, electric cars, heat pump hot water heaters and solar panels. The Williams Realty Partners Trolley will take off from York Public Library, located at 15 Long Sands Road in York, at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., stopping at the Art in the Park event at Moulton Park, and then onto four of the participating homes. The tour lasts between one-and-
a-half and two hours, and the last home on the trolley tour will offer refreshments. Guests are also free to take their own vehicles. YRCA would like to thank Williams Realty Partners of York for donating the use of their trolley, Kennebunk Savings, the York Art Association, York Public Library, Tru Enterprise LL and all of the people who have opened their beautiful homes for this tour. York Ready for Climate Action is a grassroots citizen’s organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the
Global Peace Discussion on 9/11 WORLDWIDE Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi and TramutoPorter Foundation’s Donato Tramuto are hosting a worldwide virtual conversation on peace on the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Wednesday, September 11. As part of the 2024 National Compassionate Leadership Week, this global discussion will explore the vital role of compassion in leadership and its transformative power. The discussion will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST. The event aims to inspire a global movement
toward hope and kindness. The summit will delve into the critical role of compassion in leadership, offering insights into
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how empathy and kindness can drive success in every facet of life – be it in business, education, or community leadership. With a
special collaboration with the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion, this conversation aims to inspire a global audience to embrace compassionate leadership as a force for positive change. Participants worldwide are encouraged to join in the meeting to engage with leaders who are shaping a more compassionate world. The event is free, but registration is required to log on. For more information and to register, visit https://tramutofoundation. com/compassion/2024-summit.
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