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Friday, May 8, 2026 Volume 21 • Issue No. 19
Seacoast Student Wins Statewide Duck Stamp Contest ELIOT A York County teenager has won one of the state’s most sought-after art awards for young people. Margaret Lynch, 17, of Eliot, won the 2026 Maine Junior Duck Stamp Challenge. Her painting, “Mallard’s Wake,” depicts a mallard hen gliding across the surface of a placid lake in early morning light. A panel of three judges awarded it first place over
hundreds of entries submitted by students from across the state. This is the second time Lynch, a homeschooled senior,
has won the Maine contest. She also won in 2024 with her painting of a Canada goose. The winner of the state contest is automatically entered in the national Junior Duck Stamp Contest, where students compete against winners from the other 49 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which organizes the contest, estimates that about 20,000 students
‘From Many, One’ at Museum KENNEBUNK The Brick Store Museum has announced the opening of its major summer exhibition, “From Many, One: Results of Revolution,” taking place Saturday, May 16. Arriving in time to honor the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the expansive dual-show spans four galleries to explore the long arch of democracy and the enduring legacy of the American Revolution. The exhibition offers a look at the evolution of the American identity, bridging history and art from the 1750s to the present day. Visitors will encounter local history and artifacts alongside contemporary art, inviting them to reflect on what the Revolution has wrought locally over the past two-and-a-half centuries and how artists interpret patriotism in the modern era. Supported by the Maine
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Semiquincentennial Commission, The Americana Foundation, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and the Onion Foundation, in addition to the museum’s members, “From Many, One” is designed to engage every generation. In addition to traditional displays, the galleries will feature hands-on activities that bring the story of our democracy to life. The exhibition also launches a summer calendar of special events and community programs, including the HistoryAlive Festival, a celebration of living history and local heritage; a display of one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence, on loan from the Maine Historical Society, July 30–Aug. 1; the Maine by Hand series, featuring contemporary makers of traditional crafts in York County; an 18th-century dinner exploring early Ameri-
participate nationwide each year. Lynch’s painting placed eighth in this year’s national competition. The Junior Duck Stamp Contest is the youth version of the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, the only juried art contest held by the federal government and often called the “Super Bowl of Wildlife Art.” Recognition for Lynch’s artwork hasn’t been limited to her paintings. She has won prizes for
her wildfowl decoy carvings at national and international competitions since age 10. Lynch also paints ornaments featuring both wild and domestic animals. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/program/juniorduck-stamp/junior-duck-stampcontest-information. For more information on the Lynch Family Farm and Margaret Lynch’s work, visit www.lynchfarmandcraft.com/ornaments.
Young Birders Club Eliminates Annual Dues
can life; and a lecture series highlighting the multiple perspectives and diverse voices that now call Kennebunk home. This exhibition is a cornerstone of Maine’s 250th-anniversary celebrations, providing a space for the community to contemplate its shared history and the ongoing journey of the American experiment. Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum. org or call 207-985-4802.
YORK COUNTY The Maine Young Birders Club, a York County Audubonsponsored program connecting Maine youth with the natural world, has announced the elimination of annual membership dues and the launch of its firstever MYBC Giving Drive. Founded in 2017, the club provides Maine youth ages 11–18 with field trips, workshops, and scholarships to birding camps throughout the state. By shifting from a dues-based model to one funded entirely by donations, the club aims to make participation accessible to every young birder
in Maine, regardless of financial circumstances. “Birding has the power to connect kids with the natural world in a way that stays with them for life. We want to make sure nothing, including the cost of membership, stands in the way of that,” said Laurie Pocher of the Maine Young Birders Club. The MYBC Giving Drive is now underway. Donations of any amount are welcome and go directly toward program and administrative costs. For more information and to donate, visit www.maine youngbirders.org.
Lobster Bite Challenge, Cake Bake-Off Winners OGUNQUIT The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the Lobster Bite Challenge and the annual Cake BakeOff, held Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, respectively. Congratulations to Chef Nick Kimball of Brix + Brine (pictured) for taking the top spot in both the Lobster Bite Challenge and the People’s Choice award. Kimball’s signature dish, lobster toast on Japanese milk bread with brown butter, truffle kewpie mayo, togarashi, and yuzu tobiko, was a hit with everyone who attended.
The 2026 Ogunquit Lobster Bite Challenge was a sellout success, thanks to all who participated. Chamber members and the public alike enjoyed celebrating
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The Chamber also thanked all who participated in the annual Cake Bake-Off. Congratulations go to Stephanie Searles for her creation, “A Cake for All Seasons,” (pictured) as the winner, with runner-up Sarah Dodge’s “Ulla’s Tidy Snickerdoodle Cake” taking a close second. The Chamber gives a huge “thank you” to sponsor The Ogunquit Collection, Maine Shellfish, and all area supporting sponsors for their generous support. For more information, visit www.ogunquit.org/lobster-bitechallenge.
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