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Friday, October 4, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 41
Kittery Community Market Fall Harvest Fest KITTERY The Kittery Community Market is thrilled to invite the public to Harvest Fest on Sunday, October 13. The special event celebrates fall’s best f lavors, sights, and sounds with a day of local vendors, live music, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Market Manager Michelle Gill shared, “Last year’s Harvest Fest was such an incredible day, and we are thrilled to make it an annual tradition. There’s some-
thing magical about seeing our community come together to celebrate the season, and we can’t wait to do it again this year.” Local favorites Husky and Starch will headline the entertainment, bringing their signature rock twists to classic songs. “Husky and Starch bring such incredible energy to their performances, blending nostalgia with a fresh sound,” said Gill. “They’ll be joined by surprise guests: well-known musicians from the seacoast making it a
Harbormaster Appreciation Day: Tuesday, October 8 STATEWIDE A harbormaster oversees the operations of a harbor or marina, managing docking and mooring facilities while ensuring the safety of vessels and enforcing maritime regulations. They facilitate communication between boaters and local authorities, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise. As stewards of the harbors – central to all coastal communities – harbormasters manage the entire ecosystem, including moorings, docks, and interactions among harbor users and various levels of government. Despite their crucial role, these dedicated individuals often receive the least recognition compared to other public stewards like police, EMTs, and
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firefighters. Harbormaster Appreciation Day honors U.S. Harbormasters and the great work they do. Take a minute to reach out
Kittery’s Harbormasters Allen Breton and Brian Pattullo took part in the Sail Portsmouth event on July 26 by assisting the USCG Barque Eagle. Photo from https://www.facebook.com/harbormasterkittery.
A Purple Martin Success Story KENNEBUNK One breezy, sunny morning in late July this past summer, three York County Audubon members – Kathy Donahue, Rebekah Lowell, and David Nelson – visited the Madelyn Marx Preserve in Kennebunk to observe a colony of swallows at the mouth of the Mousam River. As the trio made their way down the trail through the marsh, some of these swallows, many of them immature, swirled overhead, giving soft, musical calls as they flew. Adult semipalmated plovers and least sandpipers, recent arrivals from their breeding grounds in the Arctic, skittered through the
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dry pannes, while a few sluggish seaside dragonlets – a small, threatened species of dragonfly that inhabits eastern coastal marshes – clung to blades of grass, chilled by the early morning dew as they warmed themselves in the sun. The group soon reached the colony and took
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special performance you won’t want to miss!” Harvest Fest is a food lover’s paradise, with 40 vendors offering the finest in fall-inspired goods. Explore an abundance of fresh, locally sourced produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, and prepared foods, all perfect for celebrating the fall season. In addition to food, there will also be dozens of local artisan craft booths, providing the opportunity to shop for unique and handmade items.
Kids can enjoy a range of fun activities throughout the day, including pumpkin crafts, a scavenger hunt, hula hooping, and face painting. Harvest Fest is designed to be fun for all ages, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. Make a full day of it by enjoying brunch at the Blue Mermaid and grabbing a brew at Tributary Brewing Co., both conveniently located in the parkSee HARVEST on page 2 . . .
October League of Maine Craft Show WELLS Enjoy the best of New England’s artisans and craftspeople at the League of Maine Craft Show on Saturday, October 12, and Sunday, October 13. The juried craft show features artists displaying their handmade wares, including traditional, contemporary, and countr y crafts. Guests can browse and shop for stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, clothing, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods, and much more. Artisans from across New England will be featured at this pre-holiday show. The following is a sampling of some of the artisans showing that weekend: Karol Peralta, Salem, MA: Sterling silver and rose gold filled jewelry with semi-precious stones. Al Pelletier, Kennebunk: Al’s pottery is not only lovely to photos while Kathy shared a bit of York County Purple Martin lore. What is a Purple Martin? See MARTIN on page 12 . . .
look at but it is functional as well. David Sullivan, Ogunquit: Beautiful photographs of the surrounding area. Dianna Starbranch, Augusta: Porcelain ornaments for every hobby, occupation, animal, and sports – even the Red Sox and the Patriots! Maggie and Pete Adams, Camden: Wire tree art. Maggie and Pete are both talented artists, and it’s an adventure to see what they have created. Joyce Huff, Cape Porpoise: Decorative tole painting. Adorable wall hangings and holiday ornaments. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., while Sunday hours will be 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Craft Show will be held at the Wells Jr. High School, 1470 Post Road (Route 1), Wells, rain or shine. Parking and admission both days are free. For more information, email summersolsticecraftshows@gmail.com or call 207967-2251.
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