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Friday, October 25, 2019
Volume 15 • Issue No. 42
In Honor of Local Ghosts
KENNEBUNK There are many stories of ghosts and witches that swirl around towns in New England. With some of the oldest buildings in the country so lovingly preserved, there comes an abundant ethereal history. One local haunt to pay homage to this Halloween is at the Kennebunk Inn, located at 45 Main Street in Kennebunk. The story begins in 1799 when Phineas Cole built the home as a private residence. Rumor has it that Silas Perkins, who passed away in the mid-twentieth century, continues to inhabit his place of former employment. Silas Perkins was a native
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Arts & Entertainment 8-15 Business & Finance 17 Calendar of Events 4-5 Classifieds 32-35 Computer Lady 16 Health & Fitness 18-19 Home & Business 29-31 Library News 6-7 Obituaries 25-26,29,32 Pets 28 Puzzles 38 Real Estate 26-27,40 Sports 36-37 Where To Dine 20-24
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of Kennebunkport and a wellknown poet. He was born in 1880 on the Kennebunk-built ship “Mt. Washington” when his father, Captain Fordyce Perkins, was master. Silas spent his twilight years working as the night watchman at the Kennebunk Inn as its currently-known. One day in June 1952, he left the inn to buy a newspaper across the street. Before he reached the other side, he collapsed from a heart attack. He was quickly helped back to the inn, where he ultimately died in Room 17 – Now said to be the most haunted room at the inn. Visitors reporting unnaturally cold brushes of air, rattling doorknobs, and opening doors.
York Police Take Part in Bruin’s Pre-Game
A housekeeper was cleaning the room when the unplugged television turned on by itself. Guests have also reported seeing a man in a double-breasted suit standing in one of the second-story windows, described as “obviously not from this era.” A local medium has visited the Kennebunk Inn several times, and suggested that there are three spirits inhabiting the structure: Perkins; another former employee named Cyrus; and a little girl named Emily. But it is Silas Perkins who has remained on the job, even in the afterlife, keeping an eye on the guests. Information and photos provided by Brick Store Museum’s Facebook page.
Winning Singer Announced
YORK / BOSTON, MA On Thursday, October 17, the York Police Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting the American flag for the National Anthem at TD Garden before the Bruins game against Tampa Bay.
This October also introduced the new National Anthem singer, Todd Angilly, who works as a bartender at TD Garden at night and a probation officer by day. (Photo from York Maine Police Department’s Facebook page)
Plenty of Howlin’ Good Halloween Fun YORK COUNTY From traditional neighborhood trick-or-treat outings to haunted theaters and spooky animated light shows, area ghosts, goblins, superheroes and more can enjoy a variety of fun Halloween happenings this week. Friday, October 25, 4-6 p.m.
Trick or Treat on our Street at the Kittery Outlets: Children 12 years and under are invited to Trick or Treat at participating outlets displaying fl iers on their doors.
Be sure to check in at Customer Service and pick up a coupon for a free Kids’s Meal at Weathervane Seafood (one per child) as well as a list of upcoming holiday events at the Outlets.
Friday, October 25 - November 1, every night dusk to 9:30 p.m.
Norton Lights, 213 Canterbury Rd., Wells: See an amazing computerized display of Halloweenthemed lights and music from your car in this seasonal favorite. As always there will be a collection
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Local Trick-Or-Treating Schedule Left to right: Emelia Bailey, Brad Kenney, Camille Merendail, Stephen Sifflard, Kara DioGuardi, Bonnie Hayes, Jeff Cohen.
OGUNQUIT -
“Music is the soundtrack to a creative kid’s life,” emcee Kara DioGuardi told the audience of the fourth annual New England Sings competition at the Ogunquit Playhouse Tuesday night. “I’ve seen the power of
music and seen kids be able to talk about things they couldn’t without [it],” she said. “I believe that youth have a lot of power and it gives them a chance to talk about things they are going through.”
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Berwick: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. Eliot: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. Kittery: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5-8 p.m. North Berwick: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. South Berwick: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. York: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5:30-8 p.m. Kennebunk/Kennebunkport: Thursday, Oct. 31, 5-9 p.m. (designated area) Wells: Thursday, Oct. 31
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Don’t forget to visit Ogunquit this weekend!