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Capriccio Festival of Kites Soars into Its 25th Year

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Ogunquit’s end-of-summer tradition returns with a week of music, community, and one of the town’s most beloved events: the 25th annual Capriccio Festival of Kites.

The event takes place Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Beach, a joyful, colorful day of family fun. Kite-making workshops begin at 9 a.m., which will also feature professional kite flying demonstrations throughout the morning. Kids and adults alike can design their own kites to enter in the festival’s contest, which includes

multiple categories and prizes. Kites can be purchased at the kite-making stations so everyone can join in.

The Grand Ascension takes place at noon, when the skies above fill with kites – a spectacular sight not to be missed! Have those phones and cameras ready to take some incredible pics!

Live performances by Joyce Andersen and Harvey Reid take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Main Beach during the festival. The celebrated folk duo is known for their unique blend of musical styles, mastery of instruments, and storytelling.

Andersen performs her own music on violin with vocals, offering what she describes as “a modern spin on an old art form.” Her influences range from Billie Holiday and Otis Redding to Sheryl Crow, the Rolling Stones and Louis Armstrong. Reid, widely regarded as a master and innovator of the acoustic guitar, autoharp and six-string banjo, began his musical journey listening to Top 40 radio in the 1960s. Over the years he has absorbed a broad range of styles, including acoustic folk, hip-

Fifth Annual Electric Vehicle Show, Wells Energy Survey

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The Town of Wells is hosting its fifth annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Show on Sunday, September 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Wells Public Library, located at 1434 Post Road, next door to the Summer Solstice Craft Fair.

The event is open to the public and will feature a variety of electric vehicles, e-bikes, and electric-powered lawn and yard equipment. Attendees can explore the latest EV technology, take test drives and rides, and hear directly from owners sharing their experiences. Local dealers and EV enthusiasts will provide hands-on demonstrations, and resources will be available to help residents learn about charging stations, trip planning, and infrastructure improvements.

Complimentary snacks

and beverages will be provided, and Energy Advisory Committee members will be on hand throughout the show to answer questions and provide information.

This year’s show will also feature the launch of the Wells Energy Survey, open to both year-round and seasonal residents. The brief survey covers topics such as home energy use, recycling, utilities, electric vehi-

cles, and local transit. Feedback will help the Energy Advisory Committee better understand community priorities and pro

vide recommendations that support energy savings and future improvements.

“Our goal is to hear directly from residents about what matters most to them in terms of energy use and sustainability,” said committee members. “The survey is a chance for the com-

munity to help shape future initiatives.”

For more information, visit www.wellstown.org.

10th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival KCM Brings Back “Vouchers for Veterans”

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The First Congregational Church of Eliot is proud to announce its 10th annual Wild Blueberry Festival, which was ranked one of Maine’s top 10 blueberry festivals in 2025 by New England Cities Team. Proceeds from the event will support the church’s mission and ministries.

Sponsored by Wyman’s of Maine, the festival will be held on Saturday, September 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local crafters, jewelers, artisans, and businesses will display and sell their wares, and the event will include activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy a homemade blueberry pancake breakfast until 10:30 a.m. and a sausage sub lunch until the festival ends.

The festival will also feature craft tables for children, baked goods, the Blueberry Jam Corner, and live music through-

out the day. The event is open to all members of the community.

The First Congregational Church of Eliot is located at 1361 State Road, Eliot. For more information, email firstchurcheliot@ gmail.com or call 207-439-1105.

The church is seeking vendors to participate in the festival. Those interested may visit www.eliotucc.org for more information.

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The Kittery Community Market (KCM) is proud to announce the return of the Vouchers for Veterans program, happening every Sunday in September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This impactful initiative provides veterans and active duty servicemembers who attend the market with $20 in vouchers to spend on fresh, local food from participating agricultural and food vendors.

To receive the vouchers, veterans and active-duty servicemembers simply need to bring a valid military ID and proof of residency in New Hampshire or Maine. The vouchers can be redeemed directly with vendors at the market, giving participants access to seasonal produce, meats, baked goods, and other locally made products.

The Vouchers for Veterans

program is more than a token of gratitude – it’s a way to strengthen the community. By connecting veterans and service members with local farmers and small businesses, the program provides both meaningful recognition for their service and direct financial support for the region’s agricultural economy.

“Each September, this program is a reminder of the power

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Center for Wildlife to Host Annual Open House

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Ever wondered what the world of conservation medicine is like? Interested in learning how to brew tea from wild plants? Curious about the lives of native wildlife and how to coexist with animal neighbors? Or maybe you’ve dreamed of meeting a porcupine face-to-face?

The public is invited to the Center for Wildlife’s (CFW) annual Open House on Saturday, September 6. The event offers a day of nature-based learning and exploration for the whole community. CFW staff will host interactive workshops,

lead nature walks, provide meetand-greets with ambassador animals, and share information on supporting local wildlife as the region moves into fall and winter.

CFW is also inviting local businesses to become sponsors for the 2025 Open House. A privately funded 501(c)3 nonprofit, the center relies on partnerships with regional businesses. Sponsorship helps CFW continue its work in wildlife care, datadriven conservation, and educational programs for children, teachers, and the general public. Sponsors support CFW’s efforts

hop, slide guitar blues, Celtic, ragtime and classical.

The following weekend, the Tom Snow Jazz Quartet, featuring saxophonist Ralph Norris, performs Saturday, September 13 at Jonathan’s Ogunquit. The ensemble will present an intimate program of contemporary jazz led by Snow. Norris, a fixture in the New England music scene for more than 50 years, joins Snow along with bassist Rick McLaughlin and drummer Phil McGowan. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. as part of this year’s Capriccio Music Festival.

of community,” said Market Manager Dot Avery. “We’re proud to show appreciation to our veterans and active duty service members while helping sustain the farmers and food producers who make our market possible.”

to strengthen community health through conservation medicine and expand outreach, providing learning opportunities that inspire people of all ages to value the connections between wildlife, human health, and the environment.

For more information, visit www.thecenterforwildlife.org.

The Capriccio Festival of Kites is presented by Cricket’s Corner Beach and Toy, Ogunquit Performing Arts, Ogunquit Rotary Club, Kennebunk Savings Bank, That Place in Ogunquit, and the Town of Ogunquit.

Vouchers for Veterans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showing appreciation to those who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The program strengthens local communities by providing veterans and service members with fresh, nutritious food while supporting farmers and food producers through direct sales.

End the summer on a high note with music, tradition and the community spirit that have made Capriccio a beloved part of Ogunquit for generations. From kites to concerts, the festival brings neighbors and visitors together in celebration of the season.

KCM brings together more than 35 local vendors each week, offering farm-fresh produce, meats, baked goods, prepared foods, artisan crafts, and live music. Open every Sunday from June through November, the market is located in the parking lot of Tributary Brewing Co. and the Blue Mermaid in Kittery.

For more information, visit www.kitterycommunitymarket. com.

For more information, visit www.ogunquitperformingarts. org.

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Coast Guard to Delay Removal of Navigational Buoys in Gulf of Maine

States Coast Guard delay its plans to remove navigational buoys in the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Ocean, Senator Angus King (I-ME) has received confirmation that the Coast Guard will consider the recommendation. In a letter to the senators, Michael D. Emerson, director of marine transportation systems at the Coast Guard, said the agency plans to modify and extend its stakeholder engagement process to better assess the impacts of the proposal.

The Coast Guard launched the Coastal Buoy Modernization Initiative in April 2025 as part of its broader Short-Range Aids-to-Navigation Modernization effort. The initiative proposed discontinuing 351 coastal buoys across New England, with Maine accounting for the largest share at 145. At the same time, an additional 2,349 buoys and beacons are under review for potential removal as part of the Harbor Buoy Modernization Initiative and the Shallow

Water Level of Service Study (SWLOSS), which is scheduled for phased implementation from 2026 through 2029. In total, approximately 2,700 buoys are under consideration for removal along the New England coast.

“I appreciate your concern that the Coast Guard slow down the effort to ensure that the needs of communities and mariners in your states are understood. Accordingly, the Coast Guard will modify and extend the process. The Northeast District will review first round comments, assess feedback, and re-advertise with any changes to the current proposal. This notice will include changes to aids in the vicinity of proposed discontinuations (such as relocations, lighting, or increased nominal range); which will provide users a more complete change picture,” wrote Emerson to the senators.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/Buoys Maine2025 or email d01-smbdpwpubliccomments@uscg. mil.

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Animal Welfare Society

KENNEBUNKAugust 26 is International Dog Day, a time to celebrate the special bond between people and their canine companions. It is also an opportunity to recognize the dogs still waiting to find their forever homes – including four available at Animal Welfare Society (AWS). Each of these dogs has a unique personality, but they all share one thing: a readiness to open their hearts to a new family.

Eddie

Hey everyone – in my time at AWS I’ve learned a lot, particularly how much I love some belly rubs. It’s my favorite thing in the whole world! My friends at AWS call it the “Eddie Tax” when they’re with me, because I can’t go without my belly rubs from my favorite people. I also love to get outside, play fetch, and go on leisurely walks. My ideal home is where I’m the only pet,

Caleb’s Opus

YORKA transit driver in Mississippi witnessed the unthinkable – a truck tossed Faye out the window! This innocent soul, thrown away like trash.

Faye did nothing wrong. She only wants to be loved, and deserves so much more in life.

This beautiful girl has already been through so much. When she first arrived at the shelter, she was battling ringworm, but is now completely treated and is ready for a fresh start.

Faye’s future is finally looking a little brighter these days. Call Caleb’s Opus today to schedule a meet-and-greet.

Caleb’s Opus is a small, foster-based rescue dedicated to finding loving homes for misplaced, abandoned and homeless dogs who need help the most. Visit their website to learn more, submit an application, or discover the meaning behind their name.

Can you open your home to foster a puppy or adult dog until they find their forever family? Caleb’s Opus provides all necessary supplies at no cost – all they ask is that you provide love and care.

Fostering doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. Even offering your home a few times a year can make a life-changing difference. By fostering, you’re helping save a dog’s life.

Caleb’s Opus

Petfinder: https://me177.petfinder.com calebsopus@gmail.com www.calebsopus.org

because I just prefer to soak up all the time with my people and not have to share. Come meet me at AWS today!

Bentley

I’ve been described as fun, energetic and very active. I just love to be moving, whether it’s on a walk, run, hike, you name it! I’m happiest when there’s fun to be had – especially when treats are involved. I’m also a pretty smart young guy who likes to

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learn, so I hope my new family is active and dedicated to teaching me fun new things. I love to turn any day into an adventure, so let’s start a new adventure together!

Papa King

Hey all! I’m Papa King, a lovable goofball with a heart of gold. While I can be a little cautious at first, with some time, patience, and snacks, I can show my loyal and affectionate side, so be sure to have your pockets full

Safe Haven Humane Society

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How can it be Labor Day already? Many aren’t ready for it, but Safe Haven’s thrift shop is, with sales happening in many departments. Jewelry and books are 50% off, a huge clothing sale is underway, and additional spot sales will be offered throughout the store, marked with bright stickers. The sale begins Friday, August 29, and continues into mid-September while supplies last.

Poor Rocky. His family lost their home during Hurricane Milton, so they left their ravaged home and moved to assisted living in Maine.

The family was happily settled in. Rocky spent his time sleeping on his mom’s lap, watching TV. Then another life change happened, and sadly, Rocky ended up at Safe Haven.

He’s been a remarkably good and lovable fellow during his stay at the shelter. He loves scratching posts and is a goodnatured guy. In the past, he even had a small dog friend.

This is just so sad. This kitty had two homes with the same family, and now has no one. He sure does miss that!

How wonderful it will be for Rocky when some lucky person adopts him and shows him that all is not lost. He will make a wonderful addition to any family!

Rocky needs and deserves

Safe Haven Humane Society 1420 & 1784 Post Road PO Box 91, Wells, ME 04090 (207) 646-1611 / 216-9169 info@safehavenhumanesociety.org www.safehavenhumanesociety.org

lots of love. Safe Haven hopes there is someone out there to give this sweet boy another chance at a loving, stable home.

The shop at 1784 Post Road in Wells is open seven days a week. Donations are accepted Saturdays only from 12 to 3 p.m. Safe Haven is currently accepting autumn décor, like-new clothing for men and women, small home furnishings, jewelry, kitchenware, and anything vintage or antique.

Safe Haven is still accepting photos of any cats adopted from the shelter for its upcoming 2026 calendar fundraiser. Owners of cats selected for the calendar will receive one free copy, valued at $20. Photos must be high resolution and landscape/horizontal to fit the calendar format. Email joyce@safehavenhumanesociety.org for more information. Thank you, and good luck!

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SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY Shelter: 207-646-1611 • 1420 Post Rd ( PO Box 91), Wells, ME 04090 Open 10am-2pm Weekdays, 9:30-11:30am Saturdays THRIFT/VINTAGE/ANTIQUE SHOP: 207-216-9169 • 1784 Post Road, Wells Shop: 11am-4pm Daily, Cat Visits: 1-4pm Sundays Help us pay our vet bills and other expenses! Thrift Store donations accepted Saturdays 12-3pm. FMI: 207-229-8314 VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

of yummy treats! I prefer to be the star of my own show as the only pet in the home, but don’t worry – I’ve got enough love to go around to make up for it! I love butt scratches and belly rubs, and the key to my heart is tasty treats. Why not add some big snuggles to your life?

Tip

Hello there, I’m Tip and I’m pleased to meet you. Don’t you just love how I tip one ear up and one ear down? It makes me super cute, if I do say so myself! Since I first came to AWS in the spring, I’ve been in foster care. I consider myself very fortunate because I’ve gotten to hang with some awesome people who have taken great care of me. They are away on vacation right now, so I’m back at AWS. I’m hoping while I’m here this weekend, my new people will come along and give me the very special home I need. What makes me special? I can be wobbly when I walk due to some congenital medical issues. While it doesn’t stop me from living my best life, there are a few things my new people can do to make things easier for me. For example, I would like my house to have carpets to help me with my traction and lots of cozy places where I can rest. Now don’t think I’m a couch potato – I’m a puppy at heart! I have lots of energy, and love to be outside. Running around in the grass is just the best! The grass gives me traction and I can really go go go!

Wells High Senior Alumni Did Your Class Graduate 50 or More Years Ago?

Come to a gathering on Wednesday, October 1 • 1-4pm At Litchfields Bar & Grill 2135 Post Road, Wells Enjoy an afternoon with old friends in the new barn building where you can order food & drink from the menu, and music from the 1950s-1970s!

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Have questions about me or my medical conditions? The awesome adoption counselors and veterinarians will give you plenty of information during our meet and greet, and you’ll have lots of time for questions. Don’t let my wobbliness get in the way of our future together – come say “hi” today!

Now that the unique qualities of each of these dogs have been shared, consider opening your heart and home to one of them this International Dog Day. These four are just a small sample of the many wonderful dogs waiting to meet their new forever homes. Contact AWS today to schedule a meet-and-greet!

In addition to celebrating International Dog Day, AWS is hosting a Labor Day weekend adoption promotion. Reduced adoption fees will be available for a limited time only, from Thursday, August 28 through Sunday, August 31. Cats and puppies are 25% off, adolescent and adult dogs are 50% off, and rabbits and small animals (excluding chinchillas) are 100% off. Thank you!

Animal Welfare Society PO Box 43 / 46 Holland Road West Kennebunk, ME 04094 (207) 985-3244 info@animalwelfaresociety.org www.animalwelfaresociety.org

Marginal Way Preservation Fund Celebrates Centennial with Party

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The Marginal Way Preservation Fund is proud to announce the success of its Summer Garden Party fundraiser, held Saturday, August 9, at the home of Charlie Hindmarsh and David Carme.

The event was part of the Marginal Way’s centennial year celebration.

The event drew an outpouring of generosity, raising more

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than $250,000 in a single evening. Supporters also met the fund’s $100,000 match challenge, doubling the impact and turning the celebration into what organizers called a “double success.”

In a historic milestone, the fund also completed its “100 for $100,000” campaign, raising $1 million thanks to ten generous donors honoring the Marginal Way’s 100th anniversary.

As part of the evening’s celebration, the Marginal Way Preservation Fund presented the Town of Ogunquit with a check for $285,750.83, in addition to the $604,947.31 provided earlier this year. The contributions directly support critical repairs to the historic seaside path, easing the financial burden on Ogunquit taxpayers.

The fund is also sponsoring this year’s Plein Air Art Event, held Saturday, September 6. It will award the prize for Best Depiction of the Marginal Way, including a $1,000 award, to event organizers Amy Fitzgerald Forbes and Jew Lewer.

The evening also featured live auction items, including

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Old York Garden Club to Host First Speaker of the Season

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The Old York Garden Club will host its first speaker of the season at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 10. Shawn Jalbert, a native plantsman from Alfred, will speak at 1 p.m., following refreshments.

Jalbert has advocated for native plants and the organisms that depend on them for decades. He founded Native Haunts Plant

original artwork donated by the founders of the Ogunquit River Painters – Ric Della Bernarda, Claire Bigbee, Paul Noel, and Doug Taylor – as well as a beautiful handmade quilt by Dr. Michelle Cena. Each piece was created as a tribute to the natural beauty surrounding the Marginal Way.

The fund extends its heartfelt thanks to Charlie Hindmarsh and David Carme for opening their home and garden to host the celebration.

“All of this was made possible by our thoughtful supporters,” said Marginal Way Preservation Fund Executive Director Allison Ramsey. “We are deeply grateful to our community for following in the footsteps of Josiah Chase’s remarkable vision and helping preserve this treasured coastal

Nursery and Consulting in Alfred 25 years ago to increase access to native plants for homeowners and the public. In addition to managing a well-stocked nursery, he gives numerous presentations and classes each year on native plant ecology and propagation to environmental organizations, garden clubs, and institutions such as the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden.

path for generations to come.”

Jalbert is the long-time steward of the Harvey Butler Rhododendron Sanctuary in Springvale and a current board member of the Three Rivers Land Trust, where he oversees several innovative native plant-focused projects. Non-members are welcome to attend; a $5 donation is suggested.

The Old York Garden Club meets at the First Parish Church Hall, to the left of the church, at 180 York Street in downtown York. The club is a nonprofit organization serving York County and beyond, dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and gardening.

For more information, visit www.oldyorkgardenclub.org or call or text 207-361-7600.

The Marginal Way Preservation Fund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to building a permanent endowment to support the vital work of preserving and maintaining the Marginal Way. The fund works in partnership with the Town of Ogunquit and the community to ensure that the landmark endures for future generations. For more information, visit www.marginalwayfund.org and https://ogunquitperkinscove pleinair.com.

The Anatomy of a Shared Community Garden

I sold my house a couple of years ago and one of the things I miss most is my garden. Nearing our mid-seventies, my wife and I decided to downsize and move into an apartment complex in York. We believed it was the right thing to do.

I noticed a few garden plots in the area and asked management if I could use one. They were small, but would still let me feel the dirt and grow a few things that always taste best straight from your own garden.

This has been one of the best growing seasons I can ever remember. Since I’ve lived in York for almost 50 years, I was a part of many growing seasons. In my past gardens I planted tomatoes, lettuce, green beans, zucchini, summer squash, eggplant, radishes, peppers, asparagus, horse radish, beets, and every type of herb known to mankind.

We gave away most of our crops, but my wife would spend the summer turning the rest into delicious meals. By the end of the season, when I joked that there was more where that came from, I was a little wary – she’s very

skilled with a knife.

In our little plot, we now have two tomato plants, some lettuce, and a few herbs, while most of the space is filled with flowers that make it the most whimsical plot of them all.

Walking through the garden of plots, I started to imagine what the people who decided to make their plots come alive were like. One plot was totally filled with cucumber plants, to the point where it overflowed. This person must either love cucumbers or enjoy giving them away. Both are probably true.

Another plot was filled with garlic. Either this person had a massive fear of vampires or a massive love for the scent of garlic. Hopefully not both. The plot next to that one was filled with multiple varieties of peppers. I wondered if the two plots were taken care of by a person who loved to make multiple varieties of relish, or things that pop in your mouth.

Continuing my trek through the gardens, I then saw a plot filled with cabbage. The heads were beautiful, surrounded by

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PUMPKINMAN TRIATHLON FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 6TH & 7 TH, 2025 – SOUTH BERWICK, ME –

The Pumpkinman Triathlon Festival Committee greatly appreciates the support of the local community. At the request of the South Berwick Police Department, and in an effort to promote the safety of the athletes, community and volunteers, a listing of the roads that will be used for cyclists and runners are listed below. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the event organizers at rachel@pumpkinmantriathlon.com.

Saturday, Sept. 6th

Expect delays 7-10am Runners & cyclists will travel:

* Pond Road

* Junction Road

* Knight’s Pond Road

* Hooper Sands Road

* Emery’s Bridge Road

* Boyd’s Corner Road

* Thurrell Road

* Great Hill Road

* Bennett Lot Road

Sunday, Sept. 7th

Expect delays 8-11am Runners will travel:

* Pond Road

* Junction Road * Knight’s Pond Road * Harvey Road * Meadow Pond Road

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Yoga Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., Fridays, 1 p.m.

Nifty Needleworkers Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m..

Toddler Playgroup Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.

Minecraft Club Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

LEGO Club Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Storytime Fridays at 10:30 a.m. For all ages!

Crafternoon

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Fridays, 12-4 p.m. A different craft every Friday!

Genealogy Club

First Friday of every month, 1:303:30 p.m. The library has access to Ancestry.com and genealogy books. Volunteers are on hand to help. Upcoming: Sept. 5.

Math Tutoring Fridays, 3-5 p.m. For all levels. Appointment required.

Book Club

Third Saturday of the month. Next meeting: Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. “The Wishing Game” by Meg Shaffer. Copies available to borrow.

Writer’s Group Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-698-5737 or visit www.berwick.lib.me.us.

D.A. Hurd Library

Call for Baked Goods

Donations of baked goods needed for the upcoming book sale! Baked goods, pre-packaged and labeled, can be dropped off at the library on Friday, Sept. 5, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Call for Volunteers

The library seeks volunteers to help with the Outdoor Book Sale. FMI: 207-676-2215 or stop by the circulation desk.

Storytime Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Coffee, Craft & Chat Tuesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Cribbage Crew Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.

LEGO Club Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Yarn Divas Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hand and Machine Sewing Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m. For adults.

Coloring For Relaxation & Diamond Art Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tech Time Fridays, 1-3 p.m., by appointment. See HURD on page 9 . . .

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Stay and Play

Fridays at 10:45 a.m.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturdays at 10 a.m.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-676-2215 or visit www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.

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Library Card Sign-up Month

Throughout September, starting Sept. 2. Sign up for a new card, refer a friend, or update the information on your current card. Enter to win raffle prizes!

Portland Camera Club Show

September exhibit by members of the Portland Camera Club, one of the oldest camera clubs in the U.S. FMI: wwwportlandcameraclub.org.

On the Nightstand

Saturday, Sept. 6 at 9:30 a.m. Group meets to discuss books currently being read.

What’s Your Story?

Mondays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. Library Director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas sits down with a community member.

Chess Club

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.

Paint-by-Number Club

Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.

Portside Readers

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook page, YouTube channel, and on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301.

Port Knitters

Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Fabulous Friday

Family Storytime Fridays at 10 a.m.

Super Saturday Saturdays at 10 a.m. Crafts, cardmaking, games, puzzles, hands-on stations, themed scavenger hunts, and more.

For More Information Call the library at 207-967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.

Kennebunk Free Library

Storytime

Mondays at 10 a.m. August Storytimes are held in the amphitheater outside the Children’s Room. Bring sunscreen, a blanket to sit on, and a drink to stay hydrated.

Mah Jongg Mondays, 12:30-3 p.m. and Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Dragon Hunters & Treasure Seekers Guild

Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 10 to teen.

Spanish Conversation Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration appreciated, not required.

French Conversation Mondays at 6:30 p.m. No registration required. Free and wheelchair accessible.

In Stitches Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. Also meets on Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month. Upcoming Zoom: Sept. 2.

Tech Time

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, 2-5 p.m. Sign-up for 45minute one-on-one appointments.

Fiber

~ Library News ~

Lost Maine Coastal Schooners “Glory Days to Ghost Ships” Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. For more than a century, large wooden-hulled schooners sailed the coastal waters of Maine, carrying trade and commerce across the region. Author Ingrid Grenon shares the stories of these magnificent vessels of the bygone Age of Sail, and celebrates those who devoted their lives to the sea.

Storytime Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on the second floor. For children up to age 5 and a caregiver.

LEGO Club

Second Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. For ages 5-12.

Teen Crafternoon Second Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. For ages 12-18.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-439-1553 or visit www.rice.lib.me.us.

South Berwick Public Library

All Levels Yoga Tuesdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Registration required at https://app. ubindi.com/Sbpl.Yoga.

Knitting Group Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.

Math Help Wednesdays at 3 p.m. For all ages.

LEGO Club Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.

Writer’s Group Saturdays, 2-3 p.m.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-384-3308 or visit www.southberwicklibrary.org.

Wells Public Library

Fiction Book Club

Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. Chat about books, share favorite books/ authors, and discover new favorites. This month: “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride. Free.

Author Talk: Tim Cotton

Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 4 p.m. Author

~ Library News ~

and Retired Detective Lieutenant

Tim Cotton will be the guest speaker presented by The Friends Supporting the Wells Public Library. Cotton gained audience when he started the Bangor Police department’s Facebook page in 2014. His newest book, “Donut Holes for the Soul,” was released in July 2025. Books will not be available for sale, but attendees are welcome to bring one to be signed. Free. Reservations required.

Mother Goose Storytime Mondays at 10:30 a.m. For children ages 0-24 months and a caregiver.

Drop-In Crafternoon

~ Obituaries ~

Chance Rheinold Holton, 36

SOUTH BERWICK –

Chance Rheinold Holton, of South Berwick, passed away on August 15, 2025.

Chance was born on July 22, 1989 in Rochester, NH to Rheinhold Holton and Diana LaPanne Holton. Chance and his younger brother, Taylor, were raised by their father and stepmother, Kimberly Holton, on the family homestead on Emery’s Bridge Road in South Berwick, where he resided the majority of his life.

Chance graduated from Marshwood High School in 2007, where he played baseball, football, and excelled in wrestling. After high school, he started his career as a barista in Ogunquit. He then went to Palm Springs, CA to manage three cafes. Eventually, Chance’s path brought him back home, where he then helped open a new café at Anthony’s Food Shop in York.

Looking for the next challenge, Chance then started a new career with the United States Postal Service, where he was promoted to supervisor.

Chance was a CrossFit enthusiast who enjoyed hunting with his family and raising livestock with a neighborhood

homestead group. He was involved in his community, serving as a Trustee for nonprofit Emery’s Bridge Community Improvement Association. One of Chance’s most cherished activities was golfing with his best friend, his brother Taylor, with whom he shared a special lifelong bond.

Chance will be remembered for his kindness and good heart. He was always there to help and lend a hand to those who needed it. He was a gentle soul who genuinely cared about the people around him. He lit up every room he entered and never left without a hug or a smile, expressing in some way what you meant to him. These qualities are the reasons why Chance touched countless friends and acquaintances who will never forget him.

Chance is survived by his father, Rheinold and his fiancé Cindy Chick; mother Diana; stepmother Kimberly and husband Bob; brother Taylor; sister Amy; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Emery’s Bridge Community Improvement Association are greatly appreciated: @ ebciaschoolhouse.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Spring Hill in South Berwick on Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m.

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Family Owned and Operated

Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m. For schoolaged children and their caregivers. Free.

Books at the Beach

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the gazebo in Harbor Park, weather permitting. Stories, songs, interactive games, dancing! Free. FMI: aherman@wellstown.org.

Crafty Kids

Thursdays at 3 p.m. For ages up to 17. FMI: aherman@wellstown.org.

Conversational French Thursdays at 4 p.m.

Fiber Arts

Fridays at 10 a.m. Ideas, inspiration, lively conversation. For all ages and levels.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.

William Fogg Library

Darrija Annette Littlefield, 79

WELLS – Darrija Annette Littlefield passed away August 18, 2025, at Maine HealthMaine Medical Center in Biddeford.

Darr was born on July 25, 1946, in Passaic, NJ. She graduated from Hackensack High School, Class of 1964.

Darr was a certified herbalist, making and selling soaps and lotions. She used her knowledge and business acumen to found and direct the Summer Solstice League of Maine Craft Shows. She began this endeavor

Board Game Night

Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. Featuring Jenga.

World Citizens Saturday, Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. We will be “visiting” Taiwan.

LEGO Days Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Family Game Night Thursdays at 6 p.m.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-439-9437 or visit www.williamfogglibrary.org.

York Public Library

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

Italian Conversation

First Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. For those with intermediate to advanced conversational skills in

Italian. Upcoming: Sept. 2.

Morning Yoga Wednesdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m. with Maria Lovo of A Welcome Haven Yoga. Registration required. YPL Crafting Group

First and third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Upcoming: Sept. 4, 18.

Little Movers Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Unstructured playtime for ages 6 months to 2 years with a caregiver.

Baby & Toddler Time Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. For babies, toddlers, and a caregiver.

LEGO Builders Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kids grades K-4 may participate with a caregiver.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-363-2818 or visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.

in 1982 with just 15 crafters selling their wares on the front lawn of the Wells Junior High School, and it blossomed into a series of shows that allow Maine crafters to display, demonstrate, and sell their handcrafted items to local residents and seasonal visitors. She also worked for many years in the office of the Wells Chamber of Commerce.

Darr was predeceased by her son, Matthew Cheek. She is survived by her beloved husband, Raymond Fortin; her son, Jason Littlefield and his wife, Kimberly, of Saco; and her grandchildren Bailey, Mackenzie, Landon,

and Peyton Littlefield. Memorial donations may be made to Clumber Spaniel Rescue Charitable Trust, c/o Sue Carr, 246 Western Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930-4054.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence, please visit Darr’s Book of Memories page at www.bibberfuneral. com. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells.

~ Obituaries ~

Ruby Juanita (Rexroad) Mackie, 96

SOUTH BERWICK –

Ruby Juanita (Rexroad) Mackie, always known as Juanita, went to heaven on August 3, 2025 at age 96, surrounded by her children.

She was born in Morgantown, WV, on November 23, 1928 to Harvey Newton Rexroad and Ruby (Nixon) Rexroad. She grew up in Charlston, WV, graduated from Stonewall Jackson high school class of 1946, then received a two-year degree in comptometry from Morris Harvey college, now known as the University of Charleston. Juanita worked as a comptometer operator for Ryerson Steel for over five years in Boston before marrying and re-locating to St Louis, MO and starting a family.

In the mid-1960s she moved to York, where she remained for many years. From a young age, dance was a big part of Juanita’s life – primarily ballet – so it was natural for her to start a dance school, which she loved. Later, she obtained her real estate license, starting and operating Bill Mackie Real Estate with her husband. She was very successful in this field and worked within the real estate business for over 20 years, including rehabbing homes and rentals.

In the mid-1980s, Juanita made South Berwick her home until 2022, when she then moved into her daughter Lynne’s house in Eliot. In May of 2025, she moved to Durgin Pines, where family was a part of the staff.

Playing duplicate bridge was one of Juanita’s passions. She belonged to many groups and clubs

over the years, where she found and maintained lifelong friendships. The years were filled with fun bridge parties. While her kids were young, a new game of bridge was invented, which the family called “Back-Alley Bridge.” This game was always a favorite and continues today.

Juanita was very good with numbers, an avid player of Sudoku, and loved playing the stock market. She was kind, gentle, and always thankful for the smallest things – a beautiful soul inside and out. Juanita loved to laugh but most of all, was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was known as “grammy” to many, and will be greatly missed.

Juanita was predeceased by her parents, Harvey Newton Rexroad and Ruby (Nixon) Rexroad; her brothers, James Oliver Rexroad, Harvey Nixon Rexroad, and William Pershing Rexroad; and a sister, Mary Cerena Rexroad. She is survived by her brother, Benjamin Bliss Rexroad of Hudson, OH; her three children, Douglas Mackie of Eliot, Lynne Chick of Eliot, and Claudia Mackie of South Berwick; granddaughters Kathryn (Dan) Desrosiers and Jamie Beaupre; two great grandchildren, Ruby and Jackson Desrosiers; and her beloved cat, Henry, who she often referred to as “a good pup.”

Stephen Paul Marshall, 65

ELIOT – Stephen Paul Marshall passed away August 20, 2025 at his family camp on Moxie Pond in West Forks – his favorite place – after a brief battle with cancer.

Stephen was born in Portsmouth, NH, to Mary (Betty) E. Jewett Marshall Fecteau and Philip S. Marshall Jr. on March 2, 1960.

Stephen grew up on his family’s farm in Eliot where he enjoyed an adventurous childhood, and was even mischievous at times. At a young age, he was known to carry a wooden stool to get up on a horse, or to show up with a bucket of snakes. Stephen had a love of nature, camp, and the farm – showing and riding horses, fishing, boating, building forts, and treasure hunting with his brothers and sisters and later,

with his own children. He loved walks in nature, prayer time, and creative storytelling. Stephen was known for fixing anything put in front of him and for remaining humble, hardworking, a reliable sibling, and a go-to friend, carrying these passions throughout life with a childlike appreciation for the world.

Losing his father in 1974, Stephen grew into a strong, faithfilled, caring young man while helping maintain the family farm.

After graduating in 1978 from Marshwood High School, Stephen remained on the family property, later building his house and raising a family, horses, and cattle of his own.

In 1979, he started his career as a pressman for The Portsmouth Herald in Portsmouth, NH where he worked 18 years, moving up to run the press room. He then transitioned to Foster’s Daily Democrat in Dover, NH where he would remain for 20 years before retiring.

After retiring from Foster’s, Stephen took a job at York Housing Authority, where he worked for four years, maintaining properties and fixing anything they would throw his way.

Stephen is survived by his loving wife, Deborah J. Marshall. The couple married in 1981 and had 44 adventurous years together. They raised five children

Weekly Recipe: “The Best” Lemon Vinaigrette

This lemon vinaigrette is easy to make, using fresh lemon juice and ingredients you probably already have on hand. Delicious on any salad, letting the flavors of fresh, seasonal produce shine. It also makes a great marinade for chicken.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

in their starter home and later, a house Steve built with the help of his brother and family. The home’s design was inspired by a carpentry book gifted by a close friend.

Stephen built great memories and foundations with his children: daughter Amanda Tuttle of Eliot; son-in-law Adam Tuttle of Hampton, NH; son Philip Marshall and daughter-in-law Elizabeth (Beth) Marshall of Berwick; son Peter Marshall and daughter-in-law Andrea Marshall of Berwick; daughter Catrina Swasey and son-in-law Nathaniel (Nate) Swasey of Brentwood, NH; daughter Clara Mooers of Eliot and partner Ben Gilbert of Portsmouth, NH; son-in-law Brian Mooers of North Berwick; and their eight grandchildren: Hannah and Chase Tuttle, Orson, Angelina and Edmund Marshall, Natalie Swasey, and Ivy and Oliver Mooers.

Siblings John and Randi Marshall of Eliot; Marylin Mullins of Eliot; David and Mary Marshall of York; Janice Marshall of Eliot; and stepsisters Liz Woodward and Carol Cooper, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

Stephen was predeceased by his father, Philip S Marshall Jr. and mother, Mary (Betty) Jewett Marshall Fecteau, as well as many loved grandparents, aunts, and uncles.

During his final months, Stephen was able to spend time with family and friends, building cherished memories they will carry with them.

Dad enjoyed life and loved Jesus. He instilled this love and faith through his unwavering generosity, strength, support, and courage. Your laughter will always fill our hearts.

Installing and servicing water filtration systems for the removal of arsenic, radon, hard water minerals, iron, manganese, and PFAs in ME, MA, and NH since 1989

2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, or to taste

1 clove garlic, minced, or 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Whisk red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in

a small bowl. Slowly stream olive oil into vinegar mixture, whisking continuously, until well combined. Add lemon juice and whisk to combine. You can add some honey if you prefer a less tangy vinaigrette.

Store, refrigerated, in a glass container. Dressing should keep for one to two weeks.

Recipe courtesy All Recipes: www.allrecipes.com.

Singers Wanted!

A Celebration of Life will be held at Eliot Baptist Church, 912 Dow Hwy/Rte. 236, in Eliot, on Friday, September 5, at 11 a.m. A light lunch will follow.

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green leaves that made them look like flowers protruding up from the ground. Every time I think of cabbage, I remember one of the many diets my wife discovered to help keep me alive. My least favorite was one called the “toot soup” diet. At least this is what I called it, for obvious reasons.

Installation headed by staffed licensed Master and Journeymen plumbers

Recognized by Water Technology Magazines for excellence

Rock My Soul, a secular choir focusing on American Roots music, is seeking new members to join our vibrant community. We welcome anyone who can hold a pitch and sing what they hear. The ability to read music is not required and there is no formal audition.

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Rock My Soul sings the root music that made American popular music what it is today: slave and civil rights songs, the blues, soul and early gospel, along with a great selection of Christmas songs for our Christmas shows. We perform 5-10 concerts per year.

Rock My Soul belongs to a non-profit arts and cultural organization, Project Music Works, whose mission is to bring free quality music performances to people living in institutions, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and correctional institutions. The group goes anywhere anyone needs some musical uplifting.

Rock My Soul rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m. on the top floor of the First Parish Federated Church at 150 Main St., South Berwick. Anyone who may be interested is invited to sit in on a rehearsal any Tuesday evening in September. For more information, visit our website, projectmusicworks.org

Many of the gardens were decorated with terraces, cages, and decorations that held up pea plants, tomatoes, and squash –destined to become much larger than me. Pinwheels of multiple colors spun in the wind, literally creating the colors of summer. My wife and I decided to place a white-and-gold fairy holding onto a plant, hoping she wouldn’t be blown away by the wind. We called her Rosie, and I am sure she is happy with where we placed her.

One of the things I noticed about the gardens was that they were all meticulously kept. I found few weeds, even among the many

Town of Kittery

Fort Foster Update

Starting weekdays, Sept. 1, there will be no gate attendant at Fort Foster. Parking available at the main lot and pier lot only. Bathrooms will be closed, and no Fort Foster passes are required. Weekends will have a gate attendant on duty. All parking areas and bathrooms will be open, and a pass is required. Fort Foster is a “carry in/carry out” park – attendees are responsible for their own trash. After Fort Foster closes for the season Sept. 28, there will be no attendants at the park, but gates will remain open to the public. Portable toilets will be available in October. FMI: www.kitteryme.gov/ fort-foster-park.

Nominations Available

Nomination papers are available at Kittery Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office, 200 Rogers Rd, Kittery, for Town Council and School Committee seats. Deadline to file: Monday, Sept. 8 by 4 p.m. FMI: 207-439-0452.

Town of Ogunquit

Ogunquit Beach Cleanup

Mondays, 7-8 a.m. and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. at Main Beach parking lot, Ogunquit. Pickers and bags provided, dress for the work and the weather. Now through Sept. 4. FMI: jgreene@ogunquit.org.

Town of South Berwick

Pumpkinman Triathalon

Street Closures

Streets and routes will be closed on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7 for the Pumpkinman Triathalon. FMI:

~ Calendar of Events

www.facebook.com/pumpkinmantriathlonandrunningfestival.

Townwide Water Ban

The South Berwick Water District has declared a water emergency for the Town of South Berwick. Due to long-term dry conditions, water resources are stressed. Customers are requested to conserve and limit indoor water use to essential needs only and effective immediately, all outdoor watering is prohibited. Restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. FMI and updates: www.sbwd.org, www. facebook.com/sbwaterdistrict, info@sbwd.org, or 207-384-2257.

South Berwick Democrats

6-7 p.m. on the fi rst Thursday of each month at the South Berwick Town Hall, 180 Main St., South Berwick, first-fl oor meeting room. The mission is to elect and support Democratic candidates. All area Democrats welcome. Upcoming: Sept. 4. FMI: sobodemocrats@ gmail.com.

Town of York

Voluntary

Water Conservation

Since York County is in drought conditions, and the York Water District is pumping out a record volume from the plant, YWD is asking residents to voluntarily conserve non-essential water use. Please consider: educating others about the conservation effort; avoiding watering lawns, but if necessary, water before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid evaporation, and using a soil trickle hose not a sprinkler; keeping grass longer than usual to promote soil moisture retention; using mulch and troughs around plants to hold

moisture, and delaying planting, seeding, and sodding ; avoiding washing vehicles, walkways, decks, or driveways with water, but using a broom instead; covering swimming pools when not in use to prevent evaporation; adapting plumbing with water saving devices; fi xing indoor and outdoor leaks. Thank you!

Closure on Ogunquit Road

The York Department of Public

Works is undertaking a culvert replacement project on Ogunquit Road beginning Sept. 2. The project will replace the current culvert that allows the Ogunquit River to pass under Ogunquit Road. Traffi c between 162 and 189 Ogunquit Road will be closed during construction. Road is scheduled to reopen Sept. 30. FMI: www.yorkmaine.org or 207-351-1028.

York County

York Water District

HISET, ESL Classes

Marshwood Adult Education at 260 Dow Hwy., South Berwick, and Kittery Adult Education at 12 Williams Ave., Kittery, offer free, ongoing classes in HiSET (GED) and ESL (English as a Second Language). FMI and to make an appointment: 207-351-0167. Monthly Happenings

See MONTHLY on page 25 . . .

VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION

Many of our customers have inquired about the state of our water supply caused by the worsening rainfall deficit. Due to our proactive management and strong relationship with Kittery Water District, Chases Pond is currently at our normal level for this time of the year

With that said, because we are still in drought conditions, pumping record volumes out of the plant, and our normal recharge periods are still a couple months away, we are now asking for your help in voluntary water conservation on all non-essential water use.

Why do you need to conserve if the pond is at a normal level?

In mid-July, Chases Pond was just over a foot below full level. Staff had discussions with Kittery Water District to discuss the levels of their reservoirs and see if they had ample supply to give us some water through our raw water siphon between Folly Pond and Chases Pond. Because YWD has peak demands during the summer and KWD has peak demands during the winter (due to the usage on the shipyard) KWD was in great shape and eager to help. That temporary transfer of water enabled us to maintain Chases pond at normal levels until mid/late August. We are grateful for Kittery’s help, but to maintain healthy reservoir levels, the siphon had to be stopped. Since drought conditions are ongoing and YWD is still pumping record volumes out of the plant, Chases Pond may soon be affected. Therefore, the need for voluntary water conservation on all non-essential water use is now necessary.

We understand that several aspects of some businesses are reliant on water, and we strive to maintain that availability for you by pursuing options to ensure continued ample water service through conservation, local partnerships, and emergency interconnections. However, our neighboring utilities are also feeling the effects of current drought conditions and temporary water availability is not guaranteed through them.

The following voluntary measures on all our parts can be an effective means of addressing water quantity deficits until natural recharge occurs:

• Educate employees, guests, or residents of the conservation effort.

• Avoid watering lawns. Water garden plants only when necessary, before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid water loss by evaporation. Use a soil trickle hose not a sprinkler.

• Keep grass longer than usual to promote soil moisture retention and help develop deeper roots.

• Use mulch and dig troughs around plants to hold moisture. Delay planting, seeding, and sodding.

• Avoid washing vehicles or using water to clean walkways, decks, or driveways. Use a broom instead.

• Cover swimming pools when they are not in use to prevent evaporation.

• Adapt plumbing with water saving devices. These are inexpensive and easy to install.

• Fix any leaks or drips you may find around the premise, including leaky toilets, which can use up to 200 gallons of water per day.

On behalf of the staff of York Water District thank you for your assistance! Protecting & Providing Drinking Water for Over 100 Years York Water District • www.yorkwaterdistrict.org • 207-363-2265

~ Arts & Entertainment ~

5th Annual Perkins Cove Plein Air Painting

OGUNQUIT -

The Town of Ogunquit’s Parks and Recreation committee is proud to present one of Maine’s premier cultural happenings returning for its exciting fifth year. The Perkins Cove Plein Air Painting event takes place on Saturday, September 6, with a rain date of Sunday, September 7. More than 100 professional and amateur plein air painters will gather across Perkins Cove and along the Marginal Way to capture the rugged coastal beauty of the Ogunquit region, known as

“Beautiful Place by the Sea.”

This year, the town of Ogunquit is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Marginal Way, its famed coastal walk. For generations, plein air painters have set up along its rocky cliffs and tidal beaches to capture the beauty of the Maine coast. Visitors can watch artists at work throughout Ogunquit –including Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Beach and the Marginal Way – as scenes of the seaside town come to life on their easels.

Plein air painting – the practice of painting outdoors –is a long-standing tradition in Ogunquit and specifically, Perkins Cove, where generations of artists helped form what became known as the Ogunquit Art Colony. The colony took shape in 1898 when Charles Woodbury opened the Ogunquit Summer School, followed by Hamilton Easter Field’s Summer School

of Graphic Arts in 1911. By the turn of the century, the town had become an established artist haven and a focal point for American modernism. For more than a century, artists have been drawn to Ogunquit’s rocky coastline, tidal river, Ogunquit Beach, the Marginal Way, and Perkins Cove harbor with its iconic footbridge.

Known locally as “The Cove,” Perkins Cove will once again serve as headquarters for this year’s event. Billed as the largest one-day plein air event in New England, it draws thousands of first-time and returning art lovers each year. Along with live painting, the day will feature live music, and Ogunquit’s shops and businesses will be open to join in the celebration.

Plein air painting runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by judging in Perkins Cove. Awards will be presented in both professional and amateur categories. The day concludes with the popular Wet Paint Sale, giving visitors the chance to purchase fresh-off-the-easel works. Live music in the cove adds to the festive atmosphere. For the second year, the event will be judged by Olena Babak, a classically trained, award-winning artist whose work has been featured in regional, national and international collections.

For more information, visit https://ogunquitperkinscovepleinair.com or email opcpleinair@gmail.com. Photo by Ashlee Medina, Rising Tide Photography.

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Tim Cotton to Speak at Wells Public Library

WELLS -

The Friends Supporting the Wells Public Library are pleased to announce that retired detective lieutenant Tim Cotton will be their guest speaker onTuesday, September 9 at 4 p.m. at the Wells Public Library, located at 1434 Post Road in Wells.

Cotton retired as a detective lieutenant from the Bangor Police Department and started

the department’s Facebook page in 2014. He is the author of “Got Warrants,” “The Detective in the Dooryard” and “Dawn in the Dooryard.” His newest book, “Donut Holes for the Soul,” was released in July 2025.

In addition to his books, Cotton posts his personal Facebook page at www.facebook. com/timcottonwrites and blogs

‘Jan and Dave’s Art Show’ at KCC

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T he Kittery Community Center’s Morgan Art Gallery is proud to present “Jan and Dave’s Art Show,” running September through December 2025. An artists reception, open to the public, takes place on Friday, September 5, at 5:30 p.m.

Jan Waldron and David McPhail have gathered some of their favorite pieces and are excited to share their work to the public. McPhail has been a children’s book author and illustrator for over 50 years, while Waldron began making art 20

years ago after several decades as a writer and teacher.

The artists have collaborated on two children’s books and have been together for nearly 40 years. They continue to spend time in their studios, creating work inspired by the natural world.

The Morgan Art Gallery is located at the Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, in Kittery. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/JanDave ArtShow2025.

on his website, www.timcottonwrites.com. Drawing on more than 30 years as a Maine police officer and a lifelong Maine resident, Cotton writes about Maine life, its people, his daily experiences with the public, and his dog, Ellie, weaving warm humor and insight into his stories. His followers appreciate the heartfelt anecdotes, which cover every topic, from flannel shirts to unexpected acts of kindness, offering both hope and humor.

The event will not include

Care Team Members

No experience – No worries! We are offering an on-site PSS (Personal Support Specialist) CLASS STARTING SEPT. 27. Call 207-502-8015 for details and registration! CNAs & PSSs are encouraged to apply. Part time and full time shifts.

Dining Room Wait Staff

Part time, full-time, and per diem shifts. No late hours. Great job for students, retirees, veterans, stay-at-home parents! Cooks/Chef

Part time and full time shifts. No late-night restaurant hours. Paid ServSafe renewals!

Bringing ‘Once’ to Life: Hackmatack’s Musicians Take the Stage

BERWICKWhen the curtain rises at Hackmatack Playhouse on September 5 for the opening of

“Once,” the stage will include both actors and live musicians. In the production, every actor also performs as a musician. The award-winning musical, known for its Irish-inspired score and intimate storytelling, is brought to life this fall by a cast whose real-life artistry is as musically compelling as the characters they portray.

“’Once’ is about love, music, and connection,” said Executive Producer Aram Guptill. “It’s a story, set in Ireland, that has a rugged authenticity that feels like it could happen anywhere. Our cast embodies that rich honesty through their storytelling and their music.”

to record an album. Their partnership deepens into an unspoken love, but life circumstances begin to pull them in different directions.

“Once” follows Guy, played by JD Raines, a disillusioned Dublin street musician on the verge of giving up his dreams, and Girl, played by Lauren Quigley, a spirited Czech immigrant who refuses to let him quit. When Girl convinces Guy to record his songs, the two gather a motley group of friends and strangers to form a band, rehearsing in a local music shop and raising the money

The Hackmatack production brings together a company of actor-musicians from across New England and beyond, many with deep ties to both the stage and the music scene. Raines, an actor-musician raised in Maine, is a vocalist, guitarist, and drummer who holds a BA in jazz and contemporary music from the University of Maine. Quigley, a New Yorkbased actress, singer, and pianist, earned her BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and is passionate about telling women-led stories through her art.

The ensemble, who comprise of the friends, family, and past loves who witness Guy and Girl’s journey, features Peter DiMaggio as Billy (guitar/percussion/vocals); Will Saxe as Bank Manager (guitar/vocals); Annika Andersson as Reza (violin/vocals); Nolan LeMay as Andrej (mandolin/guitar/bass/

vocals); Marion Stenfort as Baruska (accordion/piano/vocals); Jacob Copp as Svec (cello,/bass/ percussion/vocals); Billie Butler as Da (guitar/bass/vocals); Jules Good as Eamon (bass/viola/ukelele/cello/vocals), Teddy Wilkin as Emcee (violin/vocals); Sophia Hines as Ex-Girlfriend (ukelele/ guitar/percussion/piano/vocals); and Violet Burns as Ivonka (ukelele/melodica/vocals). Together, they weave the show’s intimate world, each contributing their own musicianship to the production’s rich sound.

The story’s intimacy is a natural match for Hackmatack’s rustic barn theater. Audiences

Little House Childcare is seeking a part-time assistant for our small infant care program in Eliot. We care for babies under the age of two. Position will be 10-16+ hours weekly. Must be kind, reliable, and love babies! Background check and CPR required. To apply, email brooke@littlehousechildcare.com.

Writers’ Group at Sarah Orne Jewett House

SOUTH BERWICKThe Jewett Writers’ Group will return to where it first began 10 years ago for a special in-person meeting on Monday, September 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center, located at 5 Portland Street in South Berwick.

All are welcome to attend and bring a piece of written work to share, whether fiction, essay, poetry, memoir, blog or another form of creative writing.

The group is facilitated by writer Brian Evans-Jones and typically meets on the second Monday of each month via Zoom. It originally gathered in person at the Jewett House, located next to the home of “The Country of the Pointed Firs” author Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1919). Meetings shifted online during the pandemic and have continued virtually since.

Attendees will read a section of their work and receive feedback from other members and facilitator Evans-Jones, who has taught creative writing and poetry since 2008. Originally from Britain, Evans-Jones served as Poet Laureate of Hampshire and led a similar writing group at the Jane Austen House. His poems have been published in magazines and competitions in both the United States and the United Kingdom, and many of his students have gone on to publish books, win awards, and earn degrees in creative writing.

During the meeting, writers receive feedback and different perspectives on their work, while those who have not yet started writing gain a supportive

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Church on the Cape Hosts Mural Honoring ‘Cookie’ Davis

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The Church on the Cape is now home to a striking temporary mural celebrating the life and legacy of “Cookie” Davis, a local artist and laborer recently highlighted in the Brick Store Museum’s 2024 exhibition, “Bold Visions.” The mural originally hung on the outside of the museum during the exhibition but now travels to various familiar locations in the coming years. It will remain on display at the church until mid-October.

Born Colman Davis and later known as Dominique London, Davis was affectionately nicknamed “Cookie” by friends and neighbors. She was

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audience to begin their projects. Evans-Jones also offers guidance on the publishing process.

Those wanting to attend need not submit a piece of work to read, but may listen to others and give feedback. The group is generally limited to eight readers, but usually all who submit work get a chance to read.

The cost is $10, and dropins are always welcome. Payment can be made in advance by visiting www.writebetterpoems. com/jewett-store or on the night of the event via cash or Venmo. On-street parking is available.

For more information, email brian@brianevansjones. com.

a well-known figure throughout the Kennebunks, especially in Cape Porpoise, where her creativity, warmth, and hard work left a lasting impact on the community.

To honor her memory, the Church on the Cape, in partnership with the Brick Store Museum, will host a community story-sharing event on Sunday, September 7, from 11:30 a.m.

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to 12:30 p.m., following Sunday service, at 3 Langsford Road in Cape Porpoise. This free gathering invites friends, neighbors, and community members to share personal stories and memories of Cookie in an informal, welcoming setting. The event will take place rain or shine. Artwork will be on display, and “Bold Visions: The Art of Cookie Davis” books will be available

P erforming A rts

Sept. 13 | 7:30pm Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit

FOR

www.ogunquitperformingarts.org TICKETS: $29 IN ADVANCE FOR TICKETS: www.jonathansogunquit.com

for sale.

The oral histories shared will be recorded and preserved in the Brick Store Museum’s archives, ensuring that Cookie’s

legacy and the voices of her community live on for future generations. All are welcome to participate.

To RSVP, visit www.brickstoremuseum.org/calendar or call 207-985-4802.

Bassist Rick McLaughlin and Drummer Phil McGowen

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Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival Returns

A popular tradition continues the weekend after Labor Day, as the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival returns to the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for its 37th year. Artwork and fine crafts by many of New England’s finest artisans will be on display Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event is a celebration of local art, craft, and community, as well as the largest annual fundraiser for the Wells Reserve at Laudholm.

The Reserve anticipates this year’s festival to be the largest yet, featuring a selection of over 150 juried artisans showcasing painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber crafts, mixed media, and more. Live music, an expansive raffle, and a variety of local food and beverage offerings, from cider donuts to lobster rolls, will round out the event to make for a fun and festive weekend. Over 100 dedicated volunteers help to make the show a success, and nearly 6,000 attendees are expected.

New this year, the Sunday lineup boasts a Native Plant Sale from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., presented by the York County Master Gardener Volunteers. Located just outside the festival gates, the sale will offer more than 40 species of young plants grown from wild or wild-type seed, along with information on plant growing conditions, benefits to wildlife, and complementary species. Locals and returning visitors alike favor attending Sunday to beat the Saturday crowds, enjoying the full array of fine art, craft, food, and festivities.

features thoughtful photographic and lithographic explorations of coastal themes, landscapes, and communities.

Funds raised from the weekend support the Wells Reserve’s ongoing research, education, and conservation initiatives, as well as maintenance and preservation of the site for public recreation and programming. This year’s event is sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank, Maine Community Bank, Sevigney-Lyons Insurance, Renewal by Andersen, Viking Cruises, and Stifel.

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already familiar with the performance space will be astonished at its transformation for “Once” while first-time attendees will find themselves swept into a tale that unfolds all around them. In this setting, the boundary between stage and audience fades away, and the music feels as if it’s being shared amongst friends.

Visitors are also encouraged to explore the Reserve’s grounds and trails and pay a visit to the Coastal Ecology Center Gallery. The current exhibition, “Notes from the Coast, 2025,”

The Wells Reserve at Laudholm is Maine’s only National Estuarine Research Reserve and is open every day for science, education, and public enjoyment. More than 50,000 people visit the Wells Reserve each year to explore seven miles of trails and learn about the importance of coastal ecosystems. Wells Reserve is funded by Laudholm Trust, a member-supported Maine nonprofit, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The reserve is located just off Route 1, near the Wells-Kennebunk line.

Tickets are available in advance online or at the gate with cash or card. $10 per person, $5 for L audholm Trust members.

Directed by Tom Alsip, with music direction by Billie Butler, Hackmatack’s “Once” will run Thursdays through Saturdays from September 5 to 20. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Hackmatack’s historic barn theater, located on a working bison farm at 538 School Street in Berwick.

Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse has been a cherished venue for live theater for over 50 years. With its charming, rustic setting and dedication to artistic excellence, Hackmatack brings stories to life for audiences across the Seacoast and beyond.

For more information and tickets, visit www.hackmatackplayhouse.org or call the box office at 207-698-1807.

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Craft Show Features Maine and New England Artisans, Honors Founder

Enjoy the best of arts and crafts at an annual show that is a festive annual tradition in Wells: the September Summer Solstice Craft Show. The popular two-day event will be held on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, September 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wells Jr. High School, 1470 Post Road, Wells.

The juried craft show features over 70 crafters, artists, and artisans who will be displaying their handmade wares both indoors and outdoors on the school grounds. Traditional, contemporary and country crafts will all be featured: stained glass, jewelry, pottery, soaps, clothing, wood crafts, fiber arts, graphics, photography, handcrafted specialty foods, and much more. Many of the crafters and artists have

been coming back for years, and they look forward to making new products for their customers.

Here’s just a sampling of the featured artists and artisans showing at the September show:

Cindy Robbins, Yarmouth. Robbins’ decoupaged switch plates and napkin rings in multiple designs complement any décor.

Diana Davis, Stow. Davis’ fabric pocketbook designs include large and small lined purses.

Eric Cutter, Freeport. Cutter hand-makes heirloom quality cooper and brass jewelry in a variety of designs.

John and Debbie Liberty. The Libertys create animals and whimsical sculptures made from scrap metal, nuts, and bolts.

Reed Pike, Saco. Pike cre-

ates original, hand-crafted functional wood sculptures: mirrors, clocks, lamps, and vases.

Kathy Angel Lee, Old Orchard Beach. Lee’s fabric collages and art cards feature landscapes and flowers made from fabric.

Sanra Rodick, Rochester, NH. Rodick offers hand-knit sweaters, scarves, shawls, hats, mittens, socks and slippers –something for everyone.

This season, the show’s organizers will honor Darrija Annette Littlefield, who passed away on August 18. A certified herbalist, Littlefield made and sold soaps and lotions and used her expertise to found and direct the Summer Solstice League of Maine Craft Shows. She began the venture in 1982 with 15 crafters on the front lawn of Wells Junior High School, which has since grown into a series of shows allowing Maine artisans to display, demonstrate and sell their handcrafted items to residents and seasonal visitors. A memorial honoring Littlefield will be on display at the fair.

The craft show is held rain

Photo of work by Julee Applegarth from Steep Falls.

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plants that were there. This must mean the gardeners had a sense of order – I’m sure their homes were kept the same way.

There was one plot that had nothing growing in it, covered with a layer of black plastic. I assume this was to keep weeds from taking over. Cages and wire fences were tossed in the middle, along with a single owl statue lying on its side. I hope the people assigned to this space are okay. Still, I wonder if leaving that one plot untouched was meant to give visitors a break from all the beauty surrounding the gardens.

I sold my house a couple of years ago and one of the things I missed the most was my garden. I don’t have to miss it anymore. Jim Fabiano is a retired teacher and writer living in York.

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York County

Amateur Radio Club

First Sunday of the month, 2:45 p.m. at the Wells Town Offices, 208 Sanford Rd., Wells. The York County Amateur Radio Club promotes amateur radio knowledge, offers educational programs, and organizes special events. Membership open to all; ham license not required. FMI: www.w1yca.org. Upcoming: Sept. 7.

Caring for the Caregiver

Second Monday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at Wells Elks Lodge #2738, 356 Bald Hill Rd., Wells. FMI: wellselkspr@gmail.com or 207-459-4539. Upcoming: Sept. 8.

Downtown Art Walks

Second Tuesday of the month, 5-7 p.m. along Main St., Kennebunk. Live music, local artists, food trucks, drink specials. Hosted by the Kennebunk-KennebunkportArundel Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Kennebunk. FMI: www.gokennebunks.com/artwalk. Upcoming: Sept. 9.

Amateur Radio Society

Every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. Informal gathering to support amateur (ham) radio. Most meetings include a “tech talk” by a New England Radio Discussion Society member. FMI: 207-9678812. Upcoming: Sept. 2, 16, 30.

Community Luncheon

First Wednesday of each month, 12 p.m. at Community Congregational Church of Wells, 1695 Post Rd., Wells. Homemade soups, desserts, and bread from Borealis. Enjoy a meal and fellowship. FMI: 207-216-3452. Upcoming: Sept. 3.

OPTIONS Clinic

Second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Wells Police Dept., 1563 Post Rd., Wells. Education and resources for overdose prevention. Contact for dates. FMI: www.knowyouroptions.me, www.sweetser.org, lmbailey@sweetser.org, or 207468-4015.

Reiki Share

Monthly, 3:30-5 p.m. at Elevate Within, 266 York St., York. Participants gather to elevate vibrations and create positive change through shared intention and Reiki. A chance for the Reiki community to practice as a group. FMI: www. elevatewithinyourself.com/events.

Weekly Happenings

Ellis Park Concert Series

6:30-8:30 p.m. at the gazebo, York Beach. All concerts are free. Aug. 29: All Together Now (Beatles); Aug. 30: Chris Desmond; Aug. 31: Stone Broke. FMI: www.yorkparksandrec.org/special-events.

Trinity Episcopal Church Summer Concert Series

Sundays at 5 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 546 York St, York. Free, offerings gladly accepted. Aug. 30: Peggy Vagts, Andrew Price, Janet Polk, Paul Merrill (Baroque for woodwind); Aug. 31: Kent Allyn, Ben Baldwin (jazz and R&B classics); Sept. 7: Tuckermans at 9. FMI: facebook.com/ trinityyorkharbormaine or 207363-5095.

Music in the Park

Sundays, 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common, 86 Obeds Ln., Ogunquit. Free summer concerts for the entire family! Aug. 31: Southside Blues. Bring a chair or blanket! FMI: www.ogunquit.gov/ parks.

TOPS Weekly Meetings Tuesdays, 5 p.m. at Bethel Chris-

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tian Church, 129 Main St., North Berwick. TOPS (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support group. FMI: 207475-6735.

Stay; Man to Man

Peer Support Group

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the barn at Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. A comfortable, destigmatized environment for men to meet and chat about issues on their minds. Discussions are low-key, nonjudgemental, and laid-back. Organized by Stay; For Life. Free. FMI: www.stayforlife.org or stayforlife2022@gmail.com.

Moderate Exercise Classes

Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. at Dunaway Center Auditorium, 23 School St., Ogunquit. Emphasis on balance, strength, training, and laughter. No sign-up necessary. Free. FMI: 207-3618100.

Historic Walking Tours:

Perkins Cove

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., through October. Enjoy a tour of the Cove and learn about its colorful history. Reservations required at heritagemuseum@ ogunquit.gov or 207-646-0296.

Wild for Art Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St, Kennebunk. Participants ages 8-12 explore a variety of artistic projects. Sessions include snacks and outdoor breaks. For all skill levels. Registration required at www.brickstoremuseum.org/calendar.

Music in the Cove

6-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at Rotary Park, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit. Free music concerts! Aug. 29: Bone Yard Boys Duo.

FMI: www.perkinscove03907. com/events-music.

Trailblazers Line Dancing

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. at the Trailblazers, 102 Bills Ln., Wells. $5 per person. FMI: 207-468-9747 or 207-468-2588.

Mainspring Community Supper Thursdays, 4-5 p.m. at Mainspring: The Seacoast Service Collective, 22 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Free meals to the community on Thursdays. FMI: 207-439-4673.

Perkins House Museum Tours Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. at the Perkins House Museum, 394 Southside Rd., York. Visitors tour the preserved ca. 1898 home of Mary Perkins and her daughter, Elizabeth. $10/adults, $5/children, free for members. Reservations required at www.oldyork.org/admission.

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes

Saturdays, 8-10 a.m. at the WellsOgunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. Plain or blueberry pancakes with sausage, OJ, coffee. Through Aug. 30. Proceeds go to the Senior Center. $9.95/adults, $6/kids 4-10, free for kids under 4. FMI: 207-646-7775.

Friday, August 29

Red Cross Blood Drive

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Wells-Ocunquit Center at Moody, 200 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. FMI and to make an appointment: www.redcrossblood.org or 800-733-2727.

Fiesta Party

5 p.m. at York Elks Lodge #2788, 1704 Rte. 1, York. Mexican buffet dinner to benefi t York Elks Lodge Scholarship Committee. $15. Reservations required at 207-361-

2788.

Saturday, August 30

Cindy’s Challenge Racing fundraiser to benefit Caring Community Cuisine, providing family nutrition and human interaction to those battling with cancer. Various race challenges scheduled throughout the Kennebunk region starting at 9 a.m.. FMI: runsignup.com/race/me/kennebunkport/cindyschallenge.

Wells Summer Concert Series: The Party Starters

6-8 p.m. at Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, 331 Harbor Rd., Wells. Live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bench seating available on fi rst-come, fi rstserved basis. Bring folding chairs and blankets. Admission and parking are free. FMI: www.wellstown.org or 413-519-3317.

Saturday, August 30 –

Sunday, August 31

Garlic and Art Festival

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Ocean Fire Pottery, 23 Woodbridge Rd., York. Eight varieties of garlic to taste and purchase, 18 Maine makers showcasing pottery, jewelry, artwork, handmade knives, cutting boards, linens, olive oil. Wood-fired pizza, ice cream sandwiches available. Free and open to the public. FMI: www.oceanfirepottery.com or 207361-3131.

Tuesday, September 2

American Legion Meeting

7 p.m. on the first fl oor at Berwick Town Hall, 11 Sullivan St., Berwick. All area veterans are cordially invited. Ample parking, and both the main entrance and bathrooms are mobility-friendly. Come early for free coffee, snacks, and cama-

raderie. FMI: www.berwickmelegionpost79.org.

Wednesday, September 3

Kittery Community Center Open House 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. Building tours, meetand-greets with staff and board members, info booths for area businesses and charities, class demonstrations, activities for kids, spaghetti supper, ice cream social. Free. FMI: www.kitterycommunitycenter.org.

Thursday, September 4

Secrets of the Salt Marsh 10-11:30 a.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Walk covers 1 mile of fairly flat, slightly uneven trail terrain. Bug spray, sunscreen, hats highly recommended. Registration required at www.wellsreserve.org/ calendar or 207-646-1555.

Newcomers & Neighbors Club Social time at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m. at The Community House, 8 Temple St., Kennebunkport. For new community members, and those who want to learn more about their town. Presentation includes a live performance of “Waves of Betrayal,” based on letters and artifacts found at the Brick Store Museum. Free and open to the public. FMI: www.kptanewcomers.org.

Friday, September 5

Jubilee Community Day At School Around Us, 281 Log Cabin Rd., Arundel. Giant water slide, lawn games with prizes, face painting, fair food, and more.

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Health & Fitness

Bipartisan Bill to Expand

Access to Veteran Disability Claims Exams

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The American Heart Association in Maine will hold its ninth annual Go Red for Women “Purse-onality” event on Wednesday, September 10 at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. The event features a silent auction of more than 25 purse packages donated by local supporters. Each purse is handselected and filled with items and mementos that reflect the donors’ “purse-onality” such as work, hobbies or family interests.

medical providers will also demonstrate Hands-Only CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

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Channel 8 WMTW

Anchor Kathleen Jordan will emcee the event which will celebrate the Go Red for Women movement and help increase research of heart disease and stroke in women. Allyson Welsh will share her personal journey of surviving a cardiac arrest thanks to CPR.

According to the American Heart Association, women are less likely than men to receive CPR from a bystander. Men have a 23% higher chance of surviving a cardiac arrest than women. Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds. As the leading cause of death among women, cardiovascular diseases kill one in three women – more than all cancers combined.

U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Jerry Moran (RKS), members of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, recently introduced legislation to permanently authorize a pilot program that expands access to medical disability exams for veterans filing claims for serviceconnected disabilities. The legislation would allow any eligible health care professional with a

current, unrestricted license and a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide medical disability exams to veterans across state lines. The measure builds on a pilot program established by Congress in 2020, which allowed certain licensed medical professionals to conduct contract medical disability exams across state lines for the VA.

to our veterans to return the service they gave to us while minimizing bureaucracy and delay,” said King. “By allowing veterans to visit any VA approved licensed medical professional to perform their benefits exam, we can help alleviate the patient backlogs and ensure veterans receive the benefits they’ve earned in a timely manner. This bipartisan bill is yet another way we can express our gratitude to the brave men and women who have served.”

“We have an obligation

Dean Auriemma, a lieutenant with Kennebunk Emergency Medical Services, will discuss why everyone should learn Hands-Only CPR. KEMS 911

The event benefits the American Heart Association in Maine. Go Red for Women is sponsored nationally by CVS Health. Locally, the Purse-onality event is sponsored by the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation, Maine Community Bank and Channel 8 WMTW.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.heart. org/purseonalityme or email lindsay.colle@heart.org.

STATEWIDE

Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Health Care for Maine Conference

The 8th Annual Health Care for Maine Conference will take place Tuesday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta. The 2025 Conference theme of “Working Together to Preserve Healthcare Access” centers on the importance of building connections and strengthening health care provid-

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Entertainment by Andrew Silver of The Silver Circus. Open to families with children ages 4-14, including homeschoolers. Free. Registration required at: www.schoolaroundus. org/cdays/jubilee-community-day.

Scam Seminar

Saturday, September 6

er networks statewide in the effort to preserve access to health care for all Maine residents.

10:30 a.m. at Wells Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. In partnership with Home Instead and York County Sheriff’s Department. Participants learn how to spot and avoid potential financial scams. Refreshments served. Free, open to the public. RSVP recommended at 207-641-1155.

Plein Air at Perkins Cove All day in Ogunquit. More than 100 artists paint outdoors across Per-

Scholarships are available in limited numbers. Registration information, including details on scholarships, is available on the conference website.

“Greater access to medical disability exams will enable more veterans to receive timely, high-quality care and the benefits they have earned,” said Moran. “As more veterans file for VA care and benefits following their military service, this legislation will help increase the number of licensed, health care professionals who are certified to provide medical disability exams, providing quick and accurate exams for veterans.”

For more information and to register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/HealthCareMaineConf2025.

As of this writing, the bill has not yet passed and remains under consideration in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.

kins Cove, the Marginal Way, and beyond. Live painting, art history talks, artist demos, live music, Wet Paint Sale. FMI: www.ogunquitperkinscovepleinair.com.

For more information, visit www.veterans.senate.gov.

Wild Blueberry Festival

8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Eliot, 1361 State Rd., Eliot. Blueberry pancake breakfast 8:30-10 a.m., sausage sub lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kids’ activities, bounce house, live music, drumming circle demo, vendors, upscale resale items, jewelry, crafts. Bake sale includes blueberry pies, jams and goodies. FMI: www.eliotucc.org or 207-4391105.

CFW Annual Open House

10 a.m. at Center for Wildlife, 375 Mountain Rd., Cape Neddick.

A day of nature-based learning and exploration. Interactive workshops, nature walks, meetand-greets with ambassador animals, information on supporting area wildlife in fall and winter. Free. RSVP required at www.thecenterforwildlife.org/events.

Sunday, September 7

Wildcat Girls Car Wash 11 a.m. - 3 p.m at NE Hydraulics, 36 Rte. 1 Bypass, Kittery. Support Wildcat Girls HS/MS Hockey teams, serving athletes from York, Kittery, Marshwood, and Noble school districts.. Stop by for a car wash, baked goods and a Moe’s sub! FMI: www. facebook.com/groups/wildcat-

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Excellent teachers, all levels: Voice, piano, drums, guitar, brass, and more. Call/text 207-849-0512 www.tunetownmucicgear.com

ESTATE SALE

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YARD SALES

LIBBY’S ESTATE SALE

The Johnson Hall Museum

Friday 8/29 & Saturday 8/30

8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

2713 Post Rd., Wells, ME 04090

CASH ONLY • Pictures at

Libby’s Antiques on Facebook

YARD SALE

Saturday 8/30 & Sunday 8/31

89 Frost Hill Road, Eliot 9AM to 2PM

Fifty-six years of marriage, 56 years of accumulation! SAT. AUG. 30, 8AM-NOON Please no early birds. 21 HIGH ROCK RD. YORK

ITEMS WANTED

RECORDS WANTED

I buy collections of recorded media and memorabilia. Call 603-918-8555 or email jpraineyrecords@gmail.com.

LOOKING FOR...

rock/pop vinyl records, rock/pop cassettes, metal/rock CDs. 207-570-9760

WANTED TO BUY

First floor for 1 person and 1 cat every two weeks! Call anytime: 207-337-1111 or 207-439-4715

Near Kittery / Eliot Line

DOG LOVERS DREAM JOB!

Our dog daycare program runs Monday-Friday, flexible part-time hours. If you enjoy dogs, come join our upbeat, fun team on our 7-acre facility in York. Call 207-363-0099, email info@itsadogsworld.me or visit www.itsadogsworld.me

TEMP. HELP NEEDED FOR FALL HARVEST

At Spiller Farm in Wells Call or Text: 207-569-8403

Antiques * Silver * Gold * Coins CHRIS LORD ANTIQUES

One Item or Entire Estate. Cash paid for all antiques. Antique jewelry, coins, silver, gold, paintings, clocks, lamps, telephones, radios, phonographs, nautical items, weathervanes, dolls & toys, pottery, photography, military items, swords, advertising signs, fountain pens, bottles, tools, books & much much more! Buying antiques for over 20 years. Barn and Attic Clean-Out Also. (207) 233-5814 • ME & NH

Antique & Vintage Furniture, Tools, Clothing, & Misc. Household Items

MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE

Saturday, Aug 30, 9am-3pm

Sunday, Aug. 31, 9am-12pm

36 Crossing Road, Wells

Something for everyone!

Everything must go! Furniture, clothing, tools, household items, kiln molds, motorcycle helmets, miscellaneous items, etc.

BIG YARD SALE!

Sat 8/30 - Sun 8/31 - Mon 9/1

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

322 Chase’s Pond Road, York Antiques, Collectibles, Sporting Goods – Tons of Items!

GARAGE SALE

Saturday, 8/30, 8-11:00am

28 Regency Circle, Kittery Home decor, tools, and much more!

ANTIQUES

ITEMS FOR SALE

ITEMS FOR SALE

MorRyde SP60-44 slide tray, 24”x24”x2.75”, for RV, $175; 2 Interstate Batteries SRM-27 series, 88 AH, 750 MCA, $75 each; Renogy 200-watt suitcase solar panels w/ 20A waterproof Voyager charge controller, never used, $250; 4 Hakkapeliitta LT275/70R18 snow tires, studded, 80% tread, $800. Leave message and I’ll call back! 802-373-8875 (cell)

RENTALS

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CNCC Golf Recap Marshwood Volleyball Hosts Successful Fundraiser

Men’s League

Tuesday, August 19

The final competitive week of the 2025 Cape Neddick Country Club (CNCC) Men’s League took place on Tuesday, August 19 with 24 golfers competing in six flight playoff matches as well as fortythree battling in the traditional Best of the Rest tournament.

It took an extra hole to decide the outcome of the three of the six playoff matches. Bob Ackley and Lee Page defeated Leo Dunn and George Gochros on the 10th hole to win the Keith O’Connor Flight. Michael Gauthier and David Yarian outlasted Dave DiBona and Bob Kaufman on the same hole to win the Rocky Galante Flight. Following directly behind that match, Jay Audet and Liam Burke defeated Bryan Larson and Dan Soule, Jr. on the extra hole to come out on top in the Armand Davy Flight.

Earlier in the afternoon, the other three matches ended with a little less drama. In the Joe Colwell Flight, Devin Coleman and Micah Lewis wasted little time in their win over Reid Butler and Jake Kirsch, 5 and 3. Rick Clark and Tom Lawless returned the favor from the week before by defeating Chris Brown and Steve Williams, 4 and 2 in the Tom McNeice Flight. It came down to the final hole in the Robert Boston Flight, but John Frisella and Michael Thomas beat Jay Langill and Richard Paul, 1 up. Bob Appis and Greg Telge were

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crowned champions of the Marty Levine Flight a week earlier by winning both halves of the season. The golfers competing in the Best of the Rest Individual Stableford Tournament were separated into five different flights based on the nine holes they played and the tees they played from. Bill Sawyer (20 points) won the O’Connor Flight besting second place Tony Bossi by a single point. In the Boston Flight, Scott Heminger’s 19 points was one better than Bob Chebator’s. Mike Martel finished first after earning 20 points in the four-man Colwell Flight. In the Levine/McNeice Flight, Allen Blais came out on top with 23 points. Rob Sheridan (20) finished in second place and Rick Wesley and Erick Gould each accumulated 18 points to finish in a tie for third. Dan Garvey (21) won the Davy Flight with 1 more point than second place David Aimola and two more than third place Joe Shurila.

The league’s closing banquet, awards ceremony, and business meeting took place on Tuesday, August 26. The event was preceded by the exhibition shootout consisting of the seven two-man team flight champions. The golfers competed in a modified alternating shot contest by teeing off on the upper tees on the 10th hole and playing to the hole on the 18th green.

Over The Hill Gang

Thursday, August 21

The highly anticipated match between the top teams, first place Rick Clark and Vic Finnemore and second place Jed Lowry and Bob Ackley ended in an anticlimatic tie. As a result, Clark and Finnemore hold onto their slim 1 point lead over Lowry and Ackley with only two weeks remaining.

The two-man team that posted the lowest best ball net score was Jim Doherty and Michael Thomas. The duo topped the other 15 teams with a score of 7-under par on the

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Town of Kittery: Notice of Public Hearing

Pursuant to §16.4 Land Use Regulations and §16.7 Site Plan

Review of the Town of Kittery Land Use and Development Code, the Kittery Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on September 11, 2025 at 6 PM in Council Chambers, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery. Erik Saari, on behalf of owner/applicant MWC Holdings LLC, requests to modify an originally approved site plan for an 11-unit multi-family dwelling to add an additional 8 dwelling units, and establish a phasing plan for construction, on the property of 9 Village Green Drive, Map 8 Lot 41 A-1, in the Business Local (B-L) Zone.

To review or submit comments or questions, please visit Town Hall during normal business hours or contact Max Zakian at mzakian@kitteryme.org, 207-475-1323. To request reasonable accommodation for this meeting please contact staff at 207-475-1323.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

To: Marianne Goodine or Michele Stivaletta-Noble, Keeley Lambert, Mike Livingston, resident of the Town of Wells, County of York, and State of Maine:

In the name of the State of Maine, you are hereby required to notify and warn the voters of the Town of Wells that the Board of Selectmen of said town will meet at the Municipal Building, 208 Sanford Road, Wells on the 2nd day of September 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

The Board will conduct a public hearing on the following:

• To review a Lodging License Application for 513 Post Road, LLC

• On proposed amendments to the Charter of the Town of Wells to convert the position of the Town Clerk from an elected to an appointed position

On proposed amendments to the Charter of the Town of Wells relating to required warrant articles for the annual budget referendum relating to new positions

• To access the Facility Maintenance and Repair Fund up to $4,500.00 for replacement of the large display monitor in the Littlefield Meeting Room

OF THE TOWN OF WELLS

ELIOT -

The Marshwood High School volleyball program hosted its first annual car wash and bake sale fundraiser on Saturday, August 23. Previous attempts were not possible because the team lacked a suitable location. This year, NAPA Auto Parts in Eliot provided the parking lot and donated car wash supplies, hoses and water, allowing the team to hold the fundraiser.

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par 36 back nine. Doherty also posted the best individual score (3-under par) among the sixteen “A Players.” George Gochros was this week’s “B Player” star with his score of 1-under par. Six alternates filled in as substitutes and Dan Burbine (1-under par) was the top golfer among that group.

In the individual season-long competitions, two golfers – Bob Satter and David Strzempko – remain deadlocked at the top of the “A Player” standings with 10 points each. Should the season end with the two tied, Satter holds the tiebreaker after beating Strzempko back in week 11. In the “B Player” standings, leader Vic Finnemore’s win over second Bob Ackley gave him an edge, as Finnemore now leads Ackley by 1/2 point.

Bob Fulton continues to hold a commanding lead over second place Leon Weaver in the “Best 8 of 15 Stableford Scores” alternates tournament. In the Ringers Tournaments, Jay Audet leads in Division 1 and Leon Weaver is in first place in Division 2.

what the turnout would be like, but we wanted to give it a go,” said head coach Robert Childs. “The girls were excited about it and we wanted to support them.”

The team washed more than 100 vehicles and sold dozens of baked goods. Hundreds of locals came out to support the girls, many of whom had no connection to the program or the school.

“We are incredibly thankful for the way the communities of Eliot, Rollinsford, and South Berwick showed up to support the girls. It’s truly humbling to see everyone come together like this,” said Stephanie Robinson, a parent of two Marshwood students who are both part of the volleyball program.

“Our resilient girls are hoping for continued support from the communities in which

they call home. Our program could still use help raising additional funds for new equipment, and coaches, to support the close to 90 female athletes in 7th through 12th grade that participate in the Marshwood Volleyball Program,” said another Marshwood faculty member.

“All in all the fundraiser was a success, and a great start to the season for the girls. We raised more than quadruple what we had hoped for. But the best part was all the smiles, and work ethic they showed off the court, even after a tiring week. We are some lucky coaches, thats for sure! Thank you to the community for their support on behalf of all the student athletes, volunteers, and coaches of the Marshwood Volleyball Program,” said Childs. For more information, visit www.rsu35.org.

Seacoast Golf League

GREENLAND, NH -

Twelve foursome teams dodged rain drops while competing in a 1 Gross and 2 Net BallsExclusive Stableford tournament at the Par 71 Breakfast Hill Golf Club on Wednesday, August 20.

Three golfers, Rob Sheridan, Dan Soule, Jr., and Jeff Goodman had stellar rounds and led their respective foursomes to victories.

Sheridan (81 - 14 = 67)

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES

Town of Eliot

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

AUTHORITY: Eliot, Maine Planning Board

PLACE: Newly Renovated Town Hall, 1333 State Rd. with Remote Option

DATES: Tuesday, September 9 TIME: 6:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of the Town of Eliot, Maine is expected to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM for the following:

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 1 – Definitions and Rules of Construction, Chapter 33 – Planning and Development, Chapter 45 – Zoning, and the Official Zoning Map, Related to Establishment of a New Mixed Use Zoning District and New or Updated Zoning Regulations

• Proposed Town Code Amendments of Chapter 29 – Growth Management, Related to Updates to the Town’s Growth Management Program

Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding the proposed ordinance amendments at this public hearing. The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review at the temporary Eliot Town Hall, 28 Levesque Dr., Unit 9, Eliot, ME 03903, until Thursday, August 28, 2025, and then at the newly renovated Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Rd., Eliot, ME 03903, from Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and going forward. More information on the proposed Mixed Use Zone can be found on the Town website via the Planning Office web page: www.eliotme.gov/203/Planning.

The meeting agenda and information on how to join the remote Zoom meeting will be posted on the web page at www.eliotmaine. org/AgendaCenter. Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

paved the way for he and his foursome teammates, Dave Aimola, Steven Grenier, and Dave Pelton, and won the Constitution Flight with 107 Stableford points. Agamenticus Division Medalist and current leader in the “Golfer of the Year” standings Soule, Jr. (75 - 6 = 69) and Jay Audet and Dave DeBaie, and Ed Peterson won the Foster Flight with 108 points. Goodman (80 - 11 = 69) earned 38 points on his own and with the assistance of Joe Bigley, Kevin Doherty, and Paul Tobin, won the McClary Flight with 108 points.

Sheridan (40 points) was also victorious in the Franchise Game, He and Trade Winds teammates Dan Cotter (37), Tobin (36), Bryan Larson (36), and five others earned a total of 244 Stableford points, grabbed their third victory of the season, and currently sit in a tie for first place with the Nautical Charts with 4 events remaining on the schedule.

The next Seacoast Golf event is at Pease Golf Course in Portsmouth, NH on Wednesday, September 3. The divisional final matches in the Singles Match Play Tournament will be played and the format for the other participants is Individual Stroke Play.

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Maine communities will share $8 million in Community Action Grants announced earlier this month, with $225,000 directed to three towns in Senate District 35, according to Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot. The grants, awarded through the Com-

FINANCE & CAREER

munity Resilience Partnership administered by the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future, provide funding to help municipalities reduce emissions and prepare for extreme weather events.

The Town of Ogunquit received $75,000 to strengthen the resilience of Main Beach infra-

structure through nature-based strategies. The Town of South Berwick received $75,000 for energy-efficient upgrades to aging infrastructure at Town Hall. The Town of York received $75,000 to enhance storm resiliency at the York Sewer District.

“As we plan ahead for the future – including intense weath-

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er that brings heavy rain, flash flooding and dangerous wind –our municipalities will be on the front line of both storm preparedness and recovery. I am pleased the towns of Ogunquit, South Berwick and York worked to secure these funds and continue their efforts to ensure our region remains a safe and ready place to live, work and raise a family for years to come,” Lawrence said.

Funding for the grants came from the supplemental budget

WELLS -

The Friends of the Wells Public Library were the recent recipients of more than $6,000, a very generous donation from The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique in Kittery. The Friends would like to send a big “Thank You” for this fabulous donation!

For more information, visit www.wellslibrary.org and www. thefabulousfind.org.

passed by the Legislature in 2024 to increase community resilience and preparedness following the December 2023 and January 2024 storms, the biennial budget authorized by the Legislature in 2023, and a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

This round of Community Resilience Partnership funding will support projects in 166 communities across Maine.

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