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Friday, November 29, 2019
Volume 15 • Issue No. 47
15th Annual Spirit of Giving Campaign is Underway OGUNQUITWhat is the spirit of giving? These words mean many things to many people, but in Ogunquit, they conjure up visions of hundreds of gifts gathered for needy children throughout the state. The Ogunquit Spirit of Giving Committee has been gathering gifts for over a decade to provide for children as the spirit of giving grows within the community. Gifts are collected for specific individual children served
by two Maine non-profit organizations: Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine (AFFM) and Frannie Peabody Center (FPC). The committee works with the Kinship Program of AFFM. That program works with kids who are being raised by relatives other than their natural parents. “It’s primarily grandparents raising their grandkids,” said Bette Hoxie, the program’s director. “Sometimes it’s an aunt or uncle. Most are on fixed incomes and
most don’t get reimbursement from DHHS as foster parents do. Holiday gifts are a luxury for many in this population. In order to provide gifts for the children, the care providers would need to use money that would otherwise be used to heat their homes or pay for food, utilities, medicines or other essentials.” Katie Rutherford, Development Director of the Frannie See GIVING page 2...
Holiday Fun in Store at 38th Annual Christmas Prelude KENNEBUNKPORT See why Kennebunkport was named the #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV at the 38th annual Christmas Prelude! Taking place December 5-15, Prelude reminds revelers of Christmases past, when the whole town is transformed with bright lights, bows and boughs, and everyone comes together to celebrate this festive time of year. Visitors come from all over the world to witness and take part in fun signature events,
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craft fairs and activities. For outof-towners, lodging properties offer specials for affordable getaways and stores offer seasonal discounts for those looking to get a jump on their Christmas shopping. Many shop owners and galleries serve up cookies and cider to warm up visitors as they browse. Several craft fairs offer unique and handmade gifts from local artisans. Just a few of this year’s highlights include:
Opening Reception
Prelude Kick Off Concert
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at River Tree Arts. The Garage Band will be performing.
Maine Women in the Arts
Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 8, at various times at the Masonic Lodge. FMI: www.mainewomenarts.com.
Prelude Party Tent at Kennebunkport Inn
Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. with music 6-9 p.m. Celebrate with live music, dancing, and holiday food and drinks.
Walk the Labyrinth of Light
Friday, December 6, 4-7:30 p.m. at Village Green. Friday, December 6, 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Dock Square. Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square officially begins the season. Join in Christ-
mas caroling with the Kennebunk High School Chamber Choir, followed by the lighting of the tree. Sponsored by KBA member, Kennebunk Savings.
Doughnuts for Dempsey
Dual Groundbreaking at PNSY KITTERY U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) delivered remarks at a dual groundbreaking ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for two projects: the new Paint, Blast, and Rubber Facility and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Consolidated Warehouse. The ceremony was also attended by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH). The groundbreakings came hours after the announcement of a contract award for a third, separate project: a nearly $158 million contract to modernize Dry Dock #1.
“The groundbreakings we celebrate today advance our Shipyard’s crucial mission. The paint, blast, and rubber facility will consolidate various operations now dispersed across the Shipyard into one location, enhancing both safety and effi-
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ciency. The DLA Consolidated Global Submarine Component Facility will expand an outdated warehouse to improve the Shipyard’s ability to receive, inspect, and distribute submarine See GROUND page 6...
Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. at Earth at Hidden Pond. Indulge in a delicious doughnut and benefit a great cause! Stop by Kennebunkport Inn to purchase an Earth
See PRELUDE page 4...
South Berwick Holiday Events Correction SOUTH BERWICK Last week the Sentinel received incorrect information about Home for the Holidays and the SoBo Art Sale. The correct information includes the following:
Home for the Holidays will take place on Friday, December 6, 5-8 p.m. The SoBo Art Sale continues to Saturday, December 7, from 10 a.m. to noon.
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