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Benefit Ride Supports Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital ARUNDEL The 16th annual Herb Noble Memorial Ride to benefit the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) will begin and end at Bentley’s Saloon, 1601 Portland Road, Arundel, on Sunday, September 21. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost of the ride is $25 per person, and includes a commemorative T-shirt. Riders will leave the saloon at approximately 10 a.m., making a scenic trip through back
roads with a pit stop or two before returning to Bentley’s in the early afternoon. Upon returning to Bentley’s,
there will be 50/50 raffle, guest speakers, live music, and dancing. Donated items for the 50/50 raffle are made possible through
the generosity of several local businesses and ride sponsors. Businesses and sponsor names will be listed on the back of the
commemorative t-shirts. Participants do not need to own a motorcycle or be a rider to take part in the fundraiser. Those interested in participating without riding may stop by the registration table before the ride to donate or purchase T-shirts, see the riders off, and attend the post-ride gathering, which is open to the public. For more information, call Bob Noble at 207-985-8966 or visit the Herb Noble Memorial Ride Facebook page.
Center for Wildlife’s Annual Open House CAPE NEDDICK The Center for Wildlife (CFW) invites the public to their annual Open House at their community campus in Cape Neddick. The Open House is a community event focused on celebrating conservation work being conducted throughout the region by both CFW and their partner organizations. The Open House will be held on Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event will feature a lineup of guest speakers, including representatives from the Conservation Law Foundation, York Land Trust, York Ready for Climate Action, Blue Ocean Society, and the Piscataqua Seed Project. Following the guest speakers, CFW will invite participants to join in a community cookout and meet-and-greets with their team of resident ambassador
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animals. “The focus of our Open House is to celebrate conservation work being conducted throughout our region and show how crucial it is for organizations to partner together to help protect wildlife, human and environmental health. We are excited to share the spotlight with a handful of our many incredible partner organizations while also encouraging community members to get involved,” said Bob Dale, CFW Marketing and Outreach Coordinator. Tickets are $12 for kids and $18 for adults. Admission
STATEWIDE The Maine State Pomological Society will hold the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday on September 15, with participating orchards across the state. This event marks the peak of the apple harvest, when summer apples are still available and the main crop is ready for its first pick. Orchards from Wells to Caribou will celebrate with special activities and free samples of apple products throughout the day. Local participating orchards include Romac Orchard in Acton, Spiller’s Farm in Wells, and McDougal Orchards in Sanford. Apple picking is a beloved fall tradition throughout Maine, beginning in mid-to-late September and extending into early October. Those interested in participating in Maine Apple
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to 10,000 community members. All of this work is accomplished with no state or federal funding. The Center for Wildlife is
located at 375 Mountain Road, in, Cape Neddick. For more information, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org.
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includes access to the Nature Center exhibits and viewing and interaction with non-releasable wild animals. Visitors will also be able to enjoy native pollinator gardens, a woodland trail, areas for resting or picnics, and outdoor interpretive signage. Food will be available by suggested donation. As the largest and only wildlife center of its kind in the seacoast region, Center for Wildlife admits more than 2,000 injured wild animals annually, fields 15,000 phone calls on its Wildlife Assistance Hotline, and presents more than 400 environmental education programs
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Sunday or in apple picking in general can follow these tips to ensure their trip is fun, safe, and successful. Contact the farm in advance. Apple picking is a wildly popular activit y, so expect crowds to be there on any typical weekend, but especially on Maine Apple Sunday. If the orchard is open several days out of the week, consider visiting on a day when foot traffic is lighter. Choose firm apples with-
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out bruises. According to www. pickyourown.org, a national website dedicated to local “pickyour-own” farms, apples should be crisp and firm. Do not worry about the color of the apple, as color is not an indicator of ripeness. Instead, the website advises people to ask the farmers which apples are ripe, which is determined by how much time has passed since the trees flowered. Pickyourown.org also recommends gently placing apples into the basket when picking them. Haphazardly tossing apples into a basket will cause bruising, which leads to the apples spoiling prematurely. While it depends on the variety, many apples that are not bruised tend to last a long time, especially when stored in a cool, dry place. Taking care of fresh
picked apples when picking them can mean the produce will be enjoyed for weeks to come. Clean apples before eating them. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that produce can be contaminated even after it has been picked and brought home. The FDA advises consumers to wash their hands before and after preparing fresh produce. Produce should be rinsed before it is peeled so that any lingering dirt and bacteria are not transferred from the knife onto the fruit or vegetable. If bruising has occurred, cut away the damaged or bruised areas before preparing or eating it. Apple picking is a beloved fall tradition that can be even more enjoyable with a few stratSee APPLES on page 2 . . .
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