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19th Annual Elizabeth Dunaway Burnham Piano Festival OGUNQUIT Og u nq u it Pe r fo r m i n g Arts will present two artists during the 19th Annual Elizabeth Dunaway Burnham Piano Festival, with headliners Janice Weber and Zahili Zamora each bringing a distinctive program to the stage. Both performances will feature a variety of musical works and offer audiences the opportunity to hear two accomplished pianists perform a diverse selection of works in an intimate setting. The festival will conclude with a student piano recital honoring pianist and music instructor Elizabeth Dunaway

Burnham. All performances will take place at the Barn Gallery, 3 Hartwig Lane, Ogunquit, over two weekends. Janice Weber (above, left ) will perform Saturday, Oct. 10,

at 7:30 p.m. Weber has planned a program featuring works by Beethoven, Ornstein, Templeton, Schubert and Donizetti, transcribed by Franz Liszt. A Liszt specialist, Weber has built

a reputation for programming technically challenging works, a focus reflected in this program. Weber is a summa cum laude graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She has performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the National Gallery of Art, and Boston Symphony Hall. She has appeared with the Boston Pops, Chautauqua Symphony, Hilton Head Orchestra and Sarajevo Philharmonic, among others. Weber was a member of the piano faculty at Boston Conservatory for 27 years and has taught at MIT and the New England Conservatory. She also

produced the piano sounds for Ivory, a widely used virtual piano software program. Zahili Zamora (pictured, right) will perform Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. with her AfroCuban Jazz Quartet. Zamora’s music draws on Afro-Cuban rhythms, contemporary jazz, and elements of the American Big Band tradition. She is also a singer, and her recent album, “Overcoming,” combines classical inf luences with contemporary jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Zamora and her quartet See PIANOS on page 4...

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KENNEBUNK Kennebunk Land Trust (K LT) is inviting families, friends, and nature lovers of all ages to get outside this October for a month of fall fun, exploration, and a little bit of Halloween magic. Hunt for Pumpkins For its seventh annual Pumpkin Hunt, Kennebunk Land Trust has hidden ten pumpkins high in the trees along the first half of the Alewive Woods Access Trail. Participants can locate all ten pumpkins, then stop by the Trust’s offices to claim a special candy prize. The Pumpkin Hunt is open through-

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YORK COUNTY On Sunday, Sept. 20, 19 contestants in the 2026 Golden Beauty Pageant took the stage and shared their life stories. Two won the crown, while all left wearing their tiaras, carrying memories of the day and the bonds they forged with one another. The Golden Beauty Pageant was created in memory of York County resident Joan Fricke, a beloved friend of York

County Elder Abuse Task Force President Candice Simeoni. The two met in 2020 while Simeoni was delivering Meals on Wheels. Fricke and Simeoni shared countless conversations each week, and one of the most profound centered on wishes. One wish they talked about many times was a beauty pageant for women over age 60. Fricke would always giggle and say she would be the first contestant.

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That wish eventually became a promise and a goal for Simeoni. Fricke passed away in 2022, and four years later, Simeoni created the pageant in honor of her longtime friend. Although Fricke wasn’t there physically, she was considered “Contestant No. 1,” and a seat was reserved for her on stage during the event. The pageant presented several honors, including Golden Beauty and Platinum Beauty, as well as the People’s Choice Award, the Pillar of Compassion Award, the Style Award, the Interview Award, Ms. Congeniality, the Inspiration Award, and the President’s Award. The awards recognized qualities including kindness, compassion, confidence, grace, resilience, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Awards were selected by judges, fellow contestants, staff, online voters, and the pageant director. Rhonda Mae, Ms. Biddeford, won the Golden Beauty award, with Nancy (Ms. Nubble Light), Helena (Ms. Gooch’s Beach), Mary (Ms. Biddeford Pool), and Dotti (Ms. Waterboro) rounding out the final-

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sistant professor of ensemble and piano. The Piano Festival concludes with the Student Piano Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct 18, showcasing young pianists from throughout the region performing for a live audience on a world-class Steinway piano. The festival, and particularly this event, honors the memory of Elizabeth “Betty” Dunaway Burnham and is inspired by her life as a piano instructor and performer. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Door sales are cash or check only. Tickets are available online at www. ogunquitperformingarts.org or at Ogunquit Town Hall, 23 School St.; the Ogunquit Welcome Center, 20 Shore Road; and Cricket’s Corner, 41 Shore Road, Ogunquit.

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and it makes history come alive,” said Commissioner Justin Chenette. “It looks like a good plan,” said Commissioner Richard Clark. “There’s a long way to go, but we are excited about the prospect,” said O’Neill, adding that the result should be user-friendly. The contract—about $88,000 in the first year and about $454,000 over five years—provides for the online preservation of about 45,000 fragile documents annually. “We have the funding set aside, and there is absolutely zero tax impact,” County Manager Greg Zinser told commissioners before their unanimous Aug. 5 vote. York County has long had a fund dedicated to preservation efforts, funded by user fees.

As to the Hatch appeal filed in May 1835, O’Neill explained that a decision could have been rendered during the October session or the following May. In those days, the York County Commissioners’ Court met for one to three days in May and again in October, handling up to 20 agenda items per session. The matters ranged from ordering the construction of roads and issuing bids for work to issuing bonds for civil servants and the

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or vintage items are appreciated. Safe Haven is currently not accepting dishes or dish sets, clothing, or books. Donated items should be clean and in like-new condition. Thank you for your support! Want to support Safe Haven’s no-kill mission and receive 20% off shop purchases? Volunteers receive a 20% discount on shop items that are not already on sale. Safe Haven needs volunteers to help with cashiering, pricing, clothing and receiving. It’s fun, helps the kitties and requires just one commitment per week!

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Help us pay our vet bills and other expenses! Thrift Store donations accepted Saturdays 12-3pm. FMI: 207-229-8314

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS NEEDED

Emma’s Angels NORTH BERWICK This week, Emma’s Angels is featuring a sweet lab/shepherd mix named Mya. She is 11 months old and ready for a fun, active home! Mya is spayed and current on her vaccinations. She is also microchipped. Mya is a love and just wants to please her person. She would do best in a family with older kids and a fenced in yard for lots of play, or a hiker who could use a fun trail buddy. If you would like to meet Mya, contact Emma’s Angels today. Emma’s Angels Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based organization. The donations drop box is at 30 Meeting House Road in North Berwick. Thanks for your continued support. If you need help feeding your pets, please reach out. Emma’s Angels can help.

Emma’s Angels Rescue 30 Meeting House Road North Berwick, ME 03906

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~ Library News ~ Berwick Public Library Library Director Sharon Kelly Retires

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Library Director Sharon Kelly is retiring after 10 years as the director of Berwick Public Library! The public is invited to stop by the library to congratulate Sharon, share memories, and celebrate with her on her last day!

Virtual Author Talk: Carolyn Russo

Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m., online. Smithsonian curator and author Carolyn Russo discusses her book, “The Ascent of Rauschenberg,” exploring the legacy, inspirations, and creative work of inﬂuential American artist Robert Rauschenberg. Contact the library for Zoom link.

Coat Collection and Swap

Donations on Fridays and Saturdays: Oct. 9-10, 16-17, and 23-24. Bring new or lightly used coats, hats, gloves, and snow pants in all sizes. Donations will be used for the library’s Coat Swap, Nov. 6-7. All leftover donations will be given to the First Baptist Church of South Berwick.

Decorated Pumpkin Contest

Our annual decorated pumpkin contest is almost here! Open to all

ages, with prizes awarded in three categories: Spookiest, Most Creative, and Overall Favorite. Decorated pumpkins may be dropped off Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Friday, Oct. 16. Voting will take place Saturday, Oct. 17 - Saturday, Oct. 24. Please do not submit carved pumpkins they rot too quickly!

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Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Board games, group puzzles, activities and conversation! Refreshments provided by the library.

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Homeschool Hangout Hour

Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Area homeschoolers connect with other homeschool families, explore library resources, and enjoy time together. Participating families are encouraged to bring their own activities and resources. Homeschool STEM meets the ﬁrst Thursday of each month. Rebecca from UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H leads hands-on science activities. Registration strongly recommended.

Tree & Shrub Installation • Walkways, Patios, Walls Mowing, Mulching, Pruning • Loam, Mulch, Stone

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: Oct. 2.

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Borrow a folding walker, jar openers, ergonomic gardening tools, seatbelt extenders, power tools, musical instruments, nature explorer backpacks, games, camping tents, kayaks, snowshoes, and more. See website for details.

For More Information

Youth Embroidery

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

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Wednesdays, 2:30 -3:30 p.m. Participants learn basic stitches and complete projects via stepby-step, hands-on instruction. In partnership with Southern Maine Embroiderers’ Guild. For ages 8+. Registration required.

More Weekly Events

See website for details.

Heat & AC All In One

Join more than 200,000 Mainers who have installed heat pumps for low-cost heating and cooling.

Cubing Club

First Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. Participants practice their cubing skills while exchanging strategic tips. For all levels. A limited number of 3” x 3” cubes available. Upcoming: Oct. 6.

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Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott Lindsay of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife discusses hunting, wildlife management, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

For More Information

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

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Graves Memorial Library Author Talk: Emily Franklin

Friday, Oct. 2 at 12 p.m. Franklin discusses her newest novel, “Love & Other Monsters,” a story about about Mary Shelley’s forgotten stepsister.

Tom Brady Biographer Lars Anderson

Friday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. New York Times bestselling author and former Sports Illustrated journalist Lars Anderson discusses his recently published biography, “Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness.” Portland Press Herald sportswriter Travis Lazarczyk leads the talk.

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~ Library News ~ ...GRAVES from page 8 ...Book Discussion Group

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Participants bring in a book from their nightstands to share what they are reading.

Virtual Author Talk: Lisa See

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 12 p.m., online. See will discuss her new novel, new novel “Daughters of the Sun and Moon.” Contact the library for the Zoom link.

For More Information

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

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Beadcraft

Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Class will cover the basics of drawing, creating comic book characters, and storytelling.

Author Talk: Randall Liberty

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Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Liberty will discuss his book, “Liberty’s Prison: The Inmate’s Son Who Radically Reformed an American Prison,” which follows the author’s journey from maximum-security prison warden to Maine’s Commissioner of Corrections.

Sunday, October 18, 2025 4:30-7:30 PM

Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. Pete the Cat visits the library! Stories, crafts, meet Pete, take photos. For all ages, no registration required. Outdoor event, weather permitting. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. An afternoon of beading fun. For ages 6+, minors must be accompanied by an adult. All craft materials provided. Registration recommended.

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Furry Tales Storytime

Friday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. Come join our furry friends and us to explore the exciting world of animals! Stories, crafts, songs, movement, and plenty of animal fun.

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Morning Book Group

Second Thursday of the month, 9:45 a.m. in the Dow Room. New members always welcome. Upcoming: Oct. 8.

Meet at the Museum

Passes are available to area museums and public gardens. Call ahead to reserve.

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cast, music, etc. Meet at the front entrance. Registration recommended.

...KFL from page 9 ...Book Club

First Monday of the month at 2 p.m.. Readers choose a book to read based on the monthly theme, and join the group for a casual, fun conversation. For all ages. Upcoming: Oct. 5.

Open Hearts Open Mic

First Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Hosted by local writer Kacy Fallon. Registration required. 10 slots available, first-come, firstserved. Free, open to the public. Upcoming: Oct. 5.

Audiobook Walking Club

Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Participants take a leisurely stroll through the Hope Cemetery and Woods while listening to their latest book, pod-

In Stitches

Tuesdays, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Masks required. Also meets on Zoom ﬁrst Tuesday of the month.

Tech Talk Line

Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. For all your technology needs.

Tech Time

Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sign-up for 45-minute one-on-one appointments.

Living with Grief

Thursdays, 11-12:30 p.m. Retired R.N. Carol MacLeod facilitates.

Fiber Arts Group

Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

More Weekly Events

See website for details.

For More Information

Call the library at 207-985-2173 or visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.

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Ogunquit Memorial Library Ogunquit Garden Club

Friday, Oct. 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Tech Support

Wednesdays, 12-2 p.m. Library staff will be on hand to help with all your tech needs.

Book Arts Group

Meets most Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call ahead to conﬁrm.

More Weekly Events Shopping open: Tuesday 1-4, Wednesday-Saturday 10-4 Consignment/donations by appt: Monday-Tuesday 10-12:30

See website for details.

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(next to Anchor Fence)

For More Information

Call the library at 207-646-9024 or visit www.ogunquitlibrary.com.

(207) 985-3544

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“THE TASTY FREEZE” 3-COURSE MEAL FOR $30!

10/9: An ‘80s & ‘90s Carbonated Dance Party

10/17: The Space Cowboys, A Steve Miller Tribute Band

10/24: 19th Nervous Breakdown, A Rolling Stones Tribute

10/30: Joshua Tree, The Nation’s Premier Tribute to U2

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~ Library News ~ ...RICE from page 10 Mah Jong for Beginners

First and third Wednesday at 6 p.m. Beginners welcome; tiles and sheets provided. Upcoming: Oct. 7, 21.

nect with other homeschooling families. Chat about curriculum, share tips, and make new friends. Library staff available for support. Children must be supervised by their caregivers at all times. Contact the library to sign up.

Conversational French

Comics Club

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The FLIR thermal imaging camera is a great way to examine your home for weak spots in insulation and windows. $20 deposit required. For ages 18+.

Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Graphic novel fans and aspiring comic book writers explore and discuss graphic novels, draw and write comics with friends, and create shared projects. For ages 8+.

Library of Things

English Conversation Circle

FLIR Thermal Camera

Items include CD and DVD/BluRay players, ghost hunting kits, portable optical microscopes, a paper shredder, Pickleball paddle sets, a refractor telescope, a thermal camera, ukuleles.

Spanish Language Section

The library currently has a curated Spanish language book section, located in the Reading Room.

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Thursdays at 11 a.m. Get help speaking and understanding English in a relaxed setting with other English language learners. Practice using English for work, shopping, appointments, and talking with friends. Sponsored by Marshwood Adult Education.

More Weekly Events

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For More Information

See website for details.

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

For More Information

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

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Wells Public Library Kids’ Creative Club

Fridays, Oct. 2 and 9, at 3 p.m. Build, create, and experiment with a variety of fun projects. Materials supplied by the library.

Read ’Til You Bleed Reading Competition

Sign-up is ongoing. This year’s competition has two categories: Youth and Adults, with a winner in each category. The participant in each category who reads the most minutes will win a prize. Stop by the library to sign up, pick up a reading tracker, and get a limited-edition “Read ’Til You Bleed” button. Then get reading for the month of October!

Homeschool Connections

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Con-

Gothic Victorian Tales

Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a theatrical presentation by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions featuring Gothic and supernatural stories by 19th-century New England writer Sarah Orne Jewett. Free. FMI: kswejkoski@wellstown.org.

Teen Takeover: Mario Kart

Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. Rev your engines for our Mario Kart competition! For all skill levels. FMI: sdesjardins@wellstown.org.

Thursdays at 4 p.m. An informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. For all levels.

Weekly Events

See website for details. Call the library at 207-646-8181 or visit www.wellslibrary.org.

William Fogg Library Seed Saving Workshop

Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m.. Leslie from Sturgeon Creek Farm hosts.

Craft Night: Pumpkin Origami

Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. Materials supplied by the library.

1-on-1 Tech Support

First Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Upcoming: Oct. 7.

Mending Circle

Second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Upcoming: Oct. 8

Weekly Events

Italian Conversation

Author Talk: Dr. Rachael V. Cobb

Saturday, Oct. 3, 4-6 p.m. in the Upper Level at York Public Library. Cobb presents in the library’s fourth annual Bancroft Lecture Series event, “Ordinary Citizens, Extraordinary Change: How Citizens Unite to Improve their Communities.” Seating limited, registration required.

Budding Builders

Mondays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stories and hands-on creative time. For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

YPL Walking Club

Mondays 11-12 p.m. Weather dependent.

Chess Club

Mondays, 5:15-6:45 p.m. Please bring your own chess board and clock if you have them, the library has two sets available. Minimum two participants. For ages 16+. Registration required.

Preschool Storytime

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

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

YPL Crafting Group

Second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Open to all hand-crafters. Bring your own supplies and make friends! Upcoming: Oct. 8, 22.

YPL Writers Group

Third or fourth Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 p.m.

Week in Review Discussion Group

Fridays, 3-4 p.m. in the Wheeler Room. A casual gathering of individuals interested in having a civil discussion about the week’s events.

More Weekly Events

See website for details.

For More Information

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

See website for details.

For More Information

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

York Public Library Costume Closet

Now until Oct. 31. Bring in gently-used, clean costumes and/or accessories, sizes baby to adult. Drop-off bin in lower lobby. Visibly soiled garments, tears, or excessive wear are not accepted. Open to the public.

Canine Cuddles

Saturday, Oct, 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Storytime area. Pop by and see which pup is visiting the Library this month! For all ages, registration not required.

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Town of Berwick The Table of Plenty

Drive-thru, take-home meals Wednesdays, 4-5.30 p.m. at the Berwick United Methodist Church, 37 School St., Berwick. Drive up to the back door to receive meals. The Table of Plenty is a community kitchen offering weekly meals in Berwick. FMI: www.thetableofplenty.com or topberwick@gmail. com.

Food Pantry, 19 Park St., Kennebunk, provides food to residents of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. Food orders require appointment. FMI: www.coskennebunks.org or 207-985-3844.

Kennebunk Little Pantry

Donations can be dropped off at any time on the front porch at 16 Water St. FMI: www.chamber. gokennebunks.com/list/member/ little-pantry-1995.

Town of Eliot

Town of Kittery

Eliot Food Pantry

Absentee Ballots Available

Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Eliot Baptist Church, 912 Dow Hwy. (Rte. 236), Eliot. Donations accepted at the same time and place. FMI: 207-748-1248.

Towns of Kennebunk & Kennebunkport COS Food4Kids Program

Community Outreach Services of the Kennebunks and Arundel provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches for children on weekends and school holidays through the Food4Kids program. FMI: tbarden@kennebunkmaine.us or 207-604-1394.

COS Food Pantry

Community Outreach Services

Absentee ballots are now available at Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Rd. Ballots have been mailed to voters who requested them. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 5. Ballots must be completed outside the building. Voters may return ballots to Town Hall, or placed in the secured drop box outside. FMI: 207-475-1313 or jrichards@ kitteryme.org.

Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry

22 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Groceries and household supplies for area families in need. Delivery available; call ahead to schedule. Phinn’s Pet Food Pantry, a part of Footprints in partnership with Maine Meat, provides supplies for pets in Kittery and Eliot. Donations always welcome. FMI: www.

Weekly Recipe:

Ritz Cracker Chicken Casserole Ingredients

Cooking spray or oil 1 10.75-oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup cottage cheese 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sliced chives 3/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup frozen peas, thawed Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (pepperjack, mozzarella, or Parmesan all work. too) 31 Ritz crackers (1 sleeve), crushed. 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Directions Preheat oven to 400°. Lightly grease an 11” x 8” baking dish with cooking spray or oil. In a large bowl, whisk soup, cottage cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, and cayenne

footprintsfoodpantry.org or 207439-4673.

Town of North Berwick

cepted via cash, or check made out to YCSA Food Pantry. FMI: p.l.drew79@me.com or 207-3633758. Upcoming: Oct. 7.

Halloween Coloring Contest

Our Neighbors Food Pantry

Pick up entries at North Berwick Town Hall, 21 Main St. Open to all ages. Deadline for submissions: Oct. 10. Sponsored by North Berwick Parks & Rec. FMI: 207-6763112.

North Berwick Food Pantry

Mondays by appointment only, 3-5:30 p.m. at Mary Hurd Academy, 77 High St., North Berwick. Enter on High St (Rte. 4) near the yurt. FMI and to make an appointment: info@northberwickfoodpantry.com, 207-606-4581, or follow on Facebook.

Town of South Berwick South Berwick Community Food Pantry

Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. at 47 Ross St., South Berwick. Serving South Berwick residents with food and household supplies. Registration required. FMI: southberwickfoodpantry@gmail.com, bpote@sbpd. us, 207-384-4324, or 207-6515171.

South Berwick Memorial VFW Post 5744

Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. until May, at South Berwick Community Center, 71 Norton St., South Berwick. All qualiﬁ ed or potentially qualified activeduty military and veterans are invited. Member-prepared meals provided. FMI: www.vfw5744.org for more information. Upcoming: Oct. 8.

York County Food Pantry

Tuesdays and Fridays, 12-3 p.m. at 5 Swetts Bridge Rd., Alfred. Pantry seeks nonperishable food donations and volunteers to organize food drives, as well as volunteer drivers on Mondays and Wednesdays. FMI: info@ycspi. org or 207-324-1137.

Monthly Happenings 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

Second Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. at Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Rd., Kittery. Music, connection and joy for all ages in a judgement-free zone. No experience necessary. Free. FMI: www. singtogethersundays.com. Upcoming: Oct. 11.

Sing Together: Women and Girls

Second Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at Coastal Ridge Elementary, 1 Coastal Ridge Rd., York. Women and girls of all ages and backgrounds come together to celebrate through song. No experience necessary. Free. FMI: www.singtogethersundays.com. Upcoming: Oct 11.

Dance Party Social

Second Sunday of the month, 5-8:30 p.m. at Wells-Ogunquit Senior Center 300 Post Rd., Wells. Social hour 5-6 p.m.; lessons 6-6:30 p.m. with Dance Master Sergei; dancing 6:30-8:30 p.m. No partner needed-come as you are! Appetizers, BYOB optional. For ages 21+. $20. FMI: 207-4320461. Upcoming: Oct. 11.

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Flag Retirement Reminder

Wells residents may bring American flags ready for retirement to the flag retirement box located by the flagpole at the Wells Transfer Station, 386 Willie Hill Rd. Fold flags into a triangle if possible. Collected flags will then be properly retired. until smooth. Fold in chicken and peas; season with black pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish and smooth to an even layer. Top with shredded cheese of choice. In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over cheese. Bake casserole until browned and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with (optional) parsley Recipe courtesy delish.com.

St. Mary’s Ecumenical Food Pantry

Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 236 Eldridge Rd., Wells. Drive-through pantry. Nonperishable donations accepted same time and place. FMI: 207-6465605.

Town of York Monthly Food Pantry Drive

First Wednesday of the month, 10-11 a.m. at First Parish Church, 180 York St., York. Seeking nonperishable food items for the York Community Service Association Food Pantry. Donations ac-

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not required. FMI: www.w1yca.org. Upcoming: Oct. 4.

Elaine J. (Moulton) Alley, 86 KITTERY – Elaine J. Alley of Haley Road passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home with her family by her side. She was born June 16, 1940 in Portsmouth, NH, daughter of the late Elroy S. and June V. (Williams) Moulton Jr.

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Second and fourth Sunday of the month, 2-4 p.m. at York Elks Lodge #2788, 1704 Rte. 1, Cape Neddick. Doors open 1 p.m. Cash prizes, 50/50 raffle, Queen of Hearts drawings, pull-tab games, complimentary food at half-time. Open to the public. FMI: 207-3612788. Upcoming: Oct. 11, 25

Men’s Group

First and third Monday of the month at the Wells- Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. A place for men to gather and talk about anything on their minds. The group also participates in social outings and fundraisers for the community. For all ages. FMI: 978729-3098. Upcoming: Oct. 5, 19.

Soup’s On

First Wednesday of the month, 12 p.m. at Wells Congregational Church, 1695 Post Rd., Wells. Free meals for all. Soup, Borealis bread, homemade dessert. FMI: uccwells@wellscongregational.org or 207-910-6033. Program runs until May 1. Upcoming: Oct. 7.

Kennebunk Amateur Radio Society

First and third Wednesdays of the month, 7 p.m. at The New School, 38 York St., Kennebunk. The New England Radio Discussion Society supports and promotes amateur

(ham) radio. Topics include early and contemporary equipment, digital technology, internet integration, and making international contacts. Most meetings include a “tech talk” by members. FMI: 207985-2144. Upcoming: Oct. 7, 21.

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Second Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Union Congregational Church, 18 Church St., York. Soup, salad, bread, dessert. Free; donations gratefully accepted. FMI: yb18crew@gmail.com or 207363-4821. Upcoming: Oct. 8.

South Berwick Memorial Post 5744 Meetings

Second Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at the South Berwick Community Center, 71 Norton St., South Berwick. Member-supplied meals provided. All veterans who have served in an overseas conflict are invited. FMI: www. vfw5744.org. Upcoming: Oct. 8.

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Mondays, 6-7:30 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York St., Kennebunk. In-person group

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 a.m. at Footprints Market, 22 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Free breakfast, open to the public. Sponsored by Mainspring Collective and Footprints Food Pantry. FMI: www.mainspringcollective.org, 207-4396376, or www.footprintsfoodpantry.org, 207-439-4673.

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emphasis on rhythm and melody. Laura Feddersen grew up in a musical family in Bloomington, IN. After spending many nights sleeping in a bass case at dances and music parties, she took up the fiddle at age 5. She began playing for ceilis and square dances in her hometown and has since traveled to perform and teach fiddle. Feddersen now lives in Boston, where she regularly plays in the “Virtual Behan Session.”

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recordings, including Hammer & String’s “The Girl Who Broke My Heart,” with Rhys Jones and Cleek Shrey; “Jumping Through Hoops,” with Kristin Andreassen, Chris Eldridge, and Paul Kowert; “The Pleasure of Your Company,” with Harry Bolick; “All in Good Time,” with Alan Kaufman and Don Stratton; and “A Fiddler’s Sojourn,” with Jeff Trippe. Owen Marshall is a multiinstrumentalist who plays guitar, mandolin and banjo, as well as bouzouki. Over the past 20 years, he has toured and recorded with artists and groups including the Seamus Egan Project, Liz Carroll, Copley Street, Dervish, Riptide, The Press Gang, Jenna

Moynihan, Haas/Marshall/ Walsh, Pine Tree Flyers, and “A Christmas Celtic Sojourn.” He has been involved in more than 30 albums. The “Concerts in West K!” series is produced by Mousam River Music in association with the Brick Store Museum. The concert will take place Sunday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the museum’s Dane Street Program Center, 117 Main St., Kennebunk, adjacent to Kennebunk Town Hall. Admission is $25 per person. Advance tickets are available at www.brickstoremuseum. org; unpaid reservations may be made by e-mail to paul.wells@ mousamrivermusic.net.

‘Shapes That Persist’ at KFL TY IN HER ARt and her belief in reverence for all. While most of S mith-Krause’s pieces are fairly re cent, the exhibit includes a sampling of her work from decadesago, including one painti ng created in 1970. Subje ct matter varies, with paintings inspired by the right to assemble and peacefully demonstrate for one’s own particular beliefs, as well as by those who exercise t hat right. Art has remained h e r l i fe’s p a s s io n a n d journey, alongside family life, c

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Cassidy, professor emerita at the University of Southern Maine, has written extensively about modernism and regionalism in early 20th-century American art and culture. Her books include “Painting the Musical City: Jazz and Cultural Identity in American Art, 1910-1940” (1997) and “Marsden Hartley: Race, Region, and Nation” (2005). She also coauthored “Marsden Hartley’s Maine” (2017), the catalog for an exhibition she co-curated at the Colby College Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cassidy has also curated “Shifting Sands: Beaches, Bathers, and Modern Maine Art” (2023) at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. She is currently working on “Layered Terrain: Art, Land, and Environment in Eastern Canada, 1890-1940,” a forthcoming exhibition at the Farnsworth Art Museum and

‘Shifting Colors’ at KAA KITTERY Autumn brings a season of reflection, transition and renewal. “Shifting Colors,” the latest exhibit at the Kittery Art Association, 2 Walker St., explores the beauty of change through themes of impermanence, memory, and the cycle of life. The exhibit is on view through Oct. 25, with an opening reception Sunday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Also on view are works by spotlight artist Micaela P. Klanchesser, a queer wildlife illustrator from coastal New Hampshire. Klanchesser works in traditional and digital 2D and 3D media, focusing on native flora and fauna of New England and the East Coast. Their work

is also available at local markets throughout coastal Maine and New Hampshire and in Boston. Klanchesser graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022 with a BFA in illustration. Founded in 1958, the Kittery Art Association Gallery and Shop features work by Seacoast artists in monthly exhibitions and welcomes new members and art enthusiasts of all ages. The association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local artists and fostering an appreciation for the arts. For more information, visit www.kitteryartassociation.org, email info@kitteryartassociation.org, or call 207-451-9384.

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The Gargouilles Return in New Fantasy Thriller bookseller Maryann, her daughter Keegan, best friend AJ, and three Wells police officers. The king’s flying monkeys have orders from Capt. Ronsomme to capture or kill the trio and their babies. But the fugitives have run out of hiding

ing for the return of the three humanlike gargouilles Luna, Yvette, and Pernod. Now they’re back in Wells with the three babies they recently hatched in their carrier slings. They’re on the king’s hit list and desperately need help again from local

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~ Arts & Entertainment ~ Hackmatack Farm Hosts Open Farm Day Fall Fest BERWICK The Open Farm Day Fall Fest returns to Hackmatack Farm + Playhouse Sunday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing together local artisans and community organizations for a day of celebration on the farm’s property. This day-long event features a variety of family-friendly activities, including a live music festival, children’s play areas, local food vendors, and a community and craft fair showcasing over 30 local artists and non-profits. Local musicians and performers will take the stage throughout the day. Friend Andrea will kick things off from 10 to 11 a.m. with acoustic indie-folk music, storytelling, and interactive fun for all ages. From 11 a.m. to noon, Lindsay and her Puppet Pals will bring high-energy puppetry, comedic animation, and silly voices to the Craft Fair Stage. Over on the porch, the Melvin Gradiz Band will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., blending blues, funk, R&B, and pop-rock into a soul-

ful, groove-driven sound. Bitter Pill will close out the day from 1 to 3 p.m. with their dark, humorous, and theatrical take on Americana, blending bluegrass, blues, and backwoods cabaret. A range of interactive children’s activities will be available, including bouncy houses and fairy trails, along with hands-on craft stations and face painting. Families can also enjoy farmyard tours throughout the day, providing an up-close look at the property’s animals, including heritage-breed pigs, sheep, goats, and American bison. Food vendors will be located throughout the farm, giving guests plenty of delicious options. Crescent City Kitchen will bring the bold f lavors of Cajun, Creole, and Caribbean cuisine, while Young Nonna will be serving fresh pasta and other Southern Italian, fromscratch bites. And don’t miss Hackmatack Farm’s own bison hot dogs, a unique local treat! Corner Point brewery will be serving in the farm beer garden, while home made baked des-

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...BURT from page 16 popular series. His debut novel, “The Bookseller’s Daughter,” won the 2019 New York Book Festival Grand Prize while the follow-up, “Protect the Queen,” won the 2023 Hollywood Book Festival prize for Best Sequel. Burt will have copies of “Challenge the King,” along with his other books, available at the Oct. 10-11 Summer Solstice Arts and Crafts Fair at Wells Junior High School on Route 1. “Challenge the King” is also available on Amazon and at all Sherman’s Bookstore locations on the Maine coast. For more information, visit www.steveburtbooks.com or call 352-391-8293.

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Two Historic Cemetery Walks KENNEBUNK History comes to life this October as the Brick Store Museum presents two cemetery walking tours featuring stories of local people and the lives they led. The museum’s inaugural Voices of Evergreen Cemetery Walk takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 2 p.m., while the 23rd annual All Souls’ Walk at Hope Cemetery takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. During each event, visitors will be guided through a historic Kennebunk cemetery, stopping along the way to meet costumed interpreters portraying people from the town’s past. Through their stories, guests will learn about the lives, experiences, and events that have shaped Kennebunk across generations. The Voices of Evergreen Cemetery Walk offers a new way to explore the history of the cemetery and the people buried there, while the All Souls’ Walk continues the museum’s annual tradition at Hope Cemetery. Tickets are $20 per person. Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, visit www.brickstoremuseum. org/calendar.

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~ Arts & Entertainment ~ Calling All Artists: KFL Accepting 2027 Applications KENNEBUNK The Kennebunk Free Library is accepting applications from artists interested in exhibiting their work during the 2027 calendar year. The application process is open to both individual and group exhibitions. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 16. Since its inception in 2001,

the Speers Gallery has offered exhibit opportunities to both amateur and professional artists alike. The gallery has hosted a variety of mediums including photography, textile arts, mixed media, oil, pastel, enamel oil, encaustic, pen and ink, and watercolor. In November, a committee of library members and represen-

tatives of local art collectives will review the completed applications and create a monthly exhibit schedule for 2027. Applicants will be contacted after the review with the committee’s decisions. Monthly artist exhibits support the library’s mission to inspire and enable its communities to discover, learn and connect.

tance letter. Artists may include pieces for sale; a portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to York Hospital. A checklist provided by email at least two weeks before the exhibition start date should include the name of each work, date created, medium, dimensions and price, if the work is for sale. This information will be included on

schedule. For more information and to apply, visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.

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York Hospital Seeks Artists for 2027 Café Gallery YORK The Art Committee of York Hospital is soliciting proposals for artwork to be displayed in the hospital’s café in 2027. Each artist’s work will be on view for three months, with the first exhibition opening in early January. Installations typically include 15 to 20 works of art; the final number will depend on the size of the pieces and the gallery’s existing hanging system. The committee strives to select inspirational, positive imagery in a variety of twodimensional media, such as oils, watercolors, photography, printmaking, and mixed media, as well as a range of styles, including still lifes, landscapes and seascapes, portraits, and realistic or abstract works. Interested artists should submit the following by email for jury consideration: a biography or combined biography/artist’s statement of no more than 500 words and a digital portfolio consisting of four to six representative pieces in JPEG format, each 1 to 2 MB in size. Artists should also include a link to their website or online gallery. Submitting artists must identify at least one portfolio piece to be included in their installation if selected. That image will be used to promote the exhibition on York Hospital’s social media platforms and website gallery. Submissions must be received by Friday, Oct. 16. The York Hospital Art Committee will review submissions in late October and notify artists of its decisions in November. At that time, selected artists will be required to sign an exhibit accep-

The library is proud to showcase the work of talented artists and looks forward to continuing the tradition with its 2027 exhibit

the York Hospital website gallery page. After an artist’s artwork has been selected for exhibition at York Hospital, artists are encouraged to wait three years before applying again to give other local artists the same opportunity. For more information and to submit, email info@yorkhospital.com, or call 207-351-2385.

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~ Arts & Entertainment ~

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The current research will attempt to replicate Fleisch’s findings in a larger group of study participants and examine whether the effects of PFAS on bone last into adulthood. “Right now, bone health is not something doctors routinely monitor in children with high exposure to PFAS,” said Fleisch. “If the negative impacts on bone continue into adulthood, we may need to consider whether these recommendations should change.” The research also will attempt to answer the question of how PFAS may delay puberty and weaken bones. “Understanding how these effects happen in the body can help us find ways to reduce the impact of PFAS on puberty and bone health,” said Fleisch. “This, in turn, may help lower the risk of long-term health problems, such as osteoporosis, later in life.” The findings could eventually affect the care of hundreds of Maine residents and thousands more across the country. Most Americans have had some exposure to PFAS as it has been widely used in household products and industrial settings since the 1950s. Additionally, hundreds of Maine farms used PFAS-contaminated sludge as fertilizer until it was banned in 2022. A study published by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection in 2025 found that 20% of the 2,919 groundwa-

ter samples it tested at the sites exceeded the state’s interim drinking water standard for PFAS. “The health impacts of PFAS contamination are a real concern in many rural areas of Maine,” said MaineHealth Vice President of Research Jessica Chertow. “This study is a great example of how scientists at MaineHealth Institute for Research are making meaningful contributions to the health of our communities.” Research reported was supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R01ES030101. For more information, visit ht t ps://tiny url.com/ MaineHealth-NIH. ...SHAPES from page 14 tion, first in nursing, later in religious studies and philosophy, and in special education, comprises strands that she feels influence her art. She studied art at DeCordova Museum School, has taken classes at Massachusetts College of Art, studied privately with Brenda Lowen-Siegel, and took classes with watercolorists Carlton Plummer, Libby Chase, and Dennis DeGenero. She has won numerous local and regional awards over the years. Ken nebu n k Free Library’s Speers Gallery is located at 112 Main St., Kennebunk. For more information, visit www.kennebunklibrary.org.

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~ Home & Business Services ~ ROOFING

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York Farmers Market

Saturdays until Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Visitors Center, 1 Stonewall Ln., York. Area vendors and makers showcase their products in this weekly, seasonal tradition. FMI: www.gatewayfarmersmarket. com or 207-363-4422.

Saturday, October 3 Craft & Baked Goods Fair

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Wells Ogunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. A beneﬁ t for the Wells Ogunquit Senior Center. Pies, rafﬂe basket, baked goods, crafts. Tables available, $35. FMI: 207-646-7775.

Blessing of the Animals

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Jubilee Pilgrimage

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Sunday, October 4 Blessing of the Animals

8 and 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, 535 Shore Road, Cape Neddick. Open to the public. Dogs must be on leashes; cats and small animals must be in carriers or cages. FMI: 207-3612030.

Blessing of the Animals

10-11 a.m. at Beacon of Hope Community Church (UMC and UCC), 1298 Alfred Road (Route 111), Arundel. Open to the public. Dogs must be on leashes; cats and small animals must be in carriers or cages. FMI: 207-494-7591.

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~ Calendar of Events ~ ...OCT. 4 from page 21 12-3 p.m. at Raitt Homestead Farm Museum, 2077 State Rd., Eliot, Eliot. Live music, ice cream sundae bar, beer garden, BBQ, photo camper, face painting, rides, door prizes! Free, RSVP required. FMI: www.havenhomesfamilyreunion.com.

sonic Lodge, 101 High St. (Rte. 4), North Berwick. Homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverage, dessert. “All you can eat” for $10. FMI: svett@comcast. net or 207 752-3337.

After Dark at the Old Gaol

7 p.m. at Old York Museum Center,

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Sunday, October 11

Roadhouse Rhythm and Blues

Hope Woods Walk

7-11 p.m. at Feile, 1619 Post Rd., Wells. 5-piece band specializing in R&B and soul music. Free. FMI: www.roadhouserb.com or 603312-4103.

1 p.m. at Hope Woods and Cemetery, Kennebunk. Master Maine Naturalist Gordon Collins leads the walk. Free. Registration required at friendsofhcw@gmail.com or 207387-9100.

~ Home & Business Services ~

Blessing of the Animals

2 p.m. at Union Congregational, 1695 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. Open to the public. Dogs must be on leashes; cats and small animals must be in carriers or cages. FMI: uccwells@wellscongregational. org.

3 Lindsay Rd., York. Guided historic tours of the Old Gaol grounds after dark. For ages 12 and older; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 16 participants; registration required. Ticket sales end at 6 p.m. day of tour. $20/person, $15/members, $15 for 18 and under. FMI: www.oldyork.

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Life Before Laudholm

2-4 p.m. at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Linda Littleﬁeld Grenfell explores life at the Reserve before settler colonists arrived in the mid-1600s. For ages 12 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. $10/$8. Registration required at www.wellsreserve.org/ calendar or 207-646-1555.

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Wednesday, October 7 Community First Fair

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Kittery Community Center, 200 Rogers Rd., Kittery. 25+ nonprofit vendors, live music by New Fiddle Ensemble. FMI: cluise@kitterycommunitycenter.org.

DUMPSTERS & JUNK REMOVAL

WHS Senior Alumni

1-3 p.m. at Litchfield’s Bar and Grill Restaurant, 2135 Post Rd., Wells. For all Wells High Alumni who graduated in 1976 or earlier. Music and photos from the 1950s-1970s, food and drink available from Litchﬁeld’s menu. A few fun hours with old friends! FMI: sweeks1997@aol.com or 207502-7129.

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10 a.m. at York Woods Tree & Products, 300 ME-236, Eliot. Get up close with the trucks and equipment of York Woods Tree! Explore trucks, meet the York Woods team. photo ops and interactive displays, Stuff-A-Truck to beneﬁt Youth Full Maine, rafﬂes. Free, for all ages. FMI: cassie@yorkwoodstree.com or 207-703-0150

Fall Family Fun Day

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The North Berwick Mill Field, North Berwick. Apple cider donuts, hot dogs, cotton candy, ice cream, popcorn, coffee, cider. Bouncy houses, oldfashioned races, archery lessons, ball pit, face and pumpkin painting, family photo booth. Live music by Nine Square in the Air. Free. Sponsored by New Covenant Baptist Church. FMI: 207-608-0707.

Chicken Shoot

3-5 p.m. at American Legion Post 56, 647 Rte. 1, Meadow Brook Plaza, York. FMI: www.ramsdellrogers56.com or 207-363-0376.

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~ Home & Business Services ~

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Teachers are Special People By Jim Fabiano Contributing Writer I just finished reading an article about how many young teachers have decided to leave their profession. The article cited reasons that included fear of being sued by parents, towns and even their students. They talked about violence in their classrooms and the inability to teach because of restrictions being placed on what they will be allowed to teach. I’ve read articles about how students have a dim view of their futures because of views expressed by media that they don’t have one. There is such a large loss of teachers that many of our towns are holding job fairs to fill positions. Relax. As a retired teacher of over 35 years, the reality teachers find themselves in hasn’t changed. When I started out, administrations tried to control what I taught. Parents always blamed me if their child did not do well. I had many parents blame me for teaching their child wrong. National programs like No Child Left Behind and the Common Core State Standards had experts dictate how we teach without ever having to teach in a classroom. I guess they read the book well. I used to mentor young teachers by telling them they were about to embark on the best and worst profession possible. That dichotomy is part of what makes teaching so challenging and rewarding. Decades ago, I wrote an essay defining what I thought teaching was. I was in the process of quitting the profession when I simply observed why teachers are very special people. Even the greatest of days didn’t make it any easier to get up at 5 a.m. If only I could get to bed before 11 p.m. on school nights. That would make my life so much easier. With mountains of correcting piling up every day, that possibility was basically impossible. So there I was, shocking myself awake with a cold shower so I could stay alert for the approaching new day. My wife would get up every morning with me and share some conversation over a cup of coffee. We cherished this time together because other than our morning conversations, we spent too little time together. After a few minutes I would say my good-byes. I would arrive at work at 6:30 a.m. It was critical to start the day at least 45 minutes early so I could complete final preparations for my classes and see about any further reports due from either the administration or the many guidance counselors and special education departments. Some mornings, I would have students waiting for me with questions concerning their assignments. I was told the many reports and questionnaires were necessary, but they took up too See TEACHERS on page 28...

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~ Sports & Outdoors ~ Marshwood Girls Varsity Volleyball

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22 The Hawks took down a revived Noble program with tons of fight. It took five sets for Marshwood to own their potential, and did so in dominant fashion in the last set. Briley Matlock led with 10 kills and 3 blocks, Taylor Airey led with 15 assists, Hannah Tuttle led with 15 digs, Zoe Noonan led with 6 aces. Marshwood 25, Noble 19 Marshwood 23, Noble 25 Marshwood 21, Noble 25 Marshwood 25, Noble 21 Marshwood 15, Noble 6

The Hawks also took down a sound Bonny Eagle squad on Homecoming. The crowd was in full force in the Marshwood gym. Captain Keira Keaveny was a strong presence on the court. Taylor Airey led with 22 assists, Julia had 8 kills, and Hannah had 27 digs. Marshwood 22, Bonny Eagle 25 Marshwood 25, Bonny Eagle 17 Marshwood 25, Bonny Eagle 21 Marshwood 24, Bonny Eagle 26 Marshwood 15, Bonny Eagle 12

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Hawks took the win in five sets against Westbrook High

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

School, making it three matches that went to five sets this week, resulting in three wins—a long week for the players, but a needed outcome. Hannah Tuttle led in digs with 15. Taylor Airey led in sets with 20. Julia Sudol led with 10 kills and 3 blocks. Keira Keaveny led with 8 aces. Marshwood 25, Westbrook 18 Marshwood 22, Westbrook 25 Marshwood 11, Westbrook 25 Marshwood 25, Westbrook 21 Marshwood 15, Westbrook 13

TUESDAY, SEPT. 29 Marshwood 0 South Portland 3

VARSITY SCOREBOARD Berwick Academy

Sept. 22, (W) vs. Portland, 3-2.

Boys Soccer

Football

Sept. 26, (W) vs. Gorham, 43-0.

Sept. 23, (Tied) vs. Landmark, 0-0.

Marshwood High School

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Boys Soccer

Sept. 23, (L) vs. Kents Hill, 1-8.

Sept. 26, (L) vs. South Portland, 1-3. Sept. 23, (W) vs. Noble, 2-0.

Kennebunk High School Boys Soccer

Sept. 28, (L) vs. Scarborough, 0-5. Sept. 25, (L) vs. Thornton, 0-4. Sept. 23, (L) vs. Gorham, 0-3.

Football

Girls Soccer

Boys Soccer

Sept. 24, (W) vs. Westbrook, 1-0.

Sept. 23, (L) vs. Marshwood, 0-2. Sept. 19, (L) vs. Gorham, 0-1.

READFIELD On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Bulldogs travelled to Kents Hill School to play the Huskies and came home with an 8-1 win. The Bulldogs are now 4-0-0 on the season. Sophia DeSimone is the first player to score five goals in one game in over a decade for Berwick Girls Varsity Soccer. She started the game off in a strong fashion with her first goal in the fifth minute of the game. Taylor Caffelle carried the ball up the right side of the field, cut it to the middle, made a diagonal run and passed to her left where DeSimone ran onto it and shot it into the net. Three minutes later, DeSimone headed the ball off a corner kick

Girls Soccer

Sept. 22, (L) vs. Westbrook, 2-4.

Girls Soccer

Sept. 25, (L) vs. Marshwood, 51-52.

Sept. 25, (W) vs. Monmouth, 4-1. Sept. 22, (W) vs. Lake Region, 6-2.

Field Hockey

Football

Sept. 25, (L) vs. Gorham, 0-2.

Sept. 25, (W) vs. Noble, 52-51.

Traip Academy

Noble High School

Boys Soccer

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BA Girls Varsity Soccer

Sept. 25, (L) vs. Monmouth, 2-6. Sept. 23, (W) vs. Lake Region, 4-3.

Sept. 26, (W) vs. Mount View, 36-12.

Wells High School Boys Soccer See SCORES on page 28...

from Griffin Demers. In the 11th minute, DeSimone headed the ball again off a through ball from senior Liv Pate. DeSimone got pulled down by the goalie, and a Kents Hill defender tried to clear it off the line but couldn’t, securing the Bulldogs’ third goal. Thirty-three minutes into the match, DeSimone passed the ball to Carly Shumway, who took a long shot and scored. The Bulldogs scored four more goals in the second half of the game. DeSimone started off the second half strong as well with a goal in the first minute. Shumway carried the ball up the left side of the field, all the way to the corner of the net, and passed the ball to DeSimone who tapped it into the goal. In the 46th minute, DeSimone scored again, and in the 53rd minute, Shumway scored off a pass from Demers. With 23 minutes left on the clock, Liv Pate was fouled in the box and converted the penalty kick, giving the Bulldogs their final goal. Goalkeeping Statistics: Julia Brennan 40 mins.; Charlotte Loughlin, 40 mins.

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~ Classifieds & Sports & Outdoors ~ BA Cross Country Recap CONCORD, MA Berwick Academy Cross Country opened its Eastern Independent League (EIL) season Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Great Brook Farm, competing against Concord Academy, Lexington Christian Academy, and Dana Hall School. The Berwick girls took first place in the team competition, led by Anabel Smith, who won the individual race in 21:01. Teammate Mia Leveille also delivered a strong performance, finishing third overall in 22:53. On the boys’ side, Berwick finished second as a team. Mikhail El Badry led the Bulldogs with a second-place individual finish in 17:49, while Ben McGowan crossed the line seventh overall in 19:12. The meet marked Berwick’s first EIL competition of the season and followed the team’s appearance at the Manchester Invitational over the weekend.

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HELP WANTED SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER – YORK, ME First Parish Church seeks Sunday School teacher for multi-age class (PreK - 4th grade). Lead lessons, crafts, activities using provided curriculum. ~3 hours/ week (Sun 9:30-11:30 plus prep), possible add’l hours. $30/hour. Must be 18+ with experience working with children. Contact Melissa Vetter at 207-363-3758 or manager@ﬁrstparishyork.net. DO YOU NEED A LITTLE EXTRA MONEY to help cover the rising cost of everything? I am seeking a kind, reliable caregiver to care for my elderly mother in her South Berwick home. You would be responsible for meal prep, medication reminder, companionship, and conversation. This is a part-time position Monday-Friday 4:30-8:30 p.m. Please call me at 508-648-6792 if interested.

BA Varsity Golf Updates THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Berwick Academy Varsity Golf hosted a league match against Beaver Country Day School at The Links at Outlook in South Berwick. Final score was Beaver 3.5, Berwick 2.5. Low scores for the day: Senior Gianfranco Capparelli shot a 33; Junior Tucker Montecalvo shot a 36; Eighth-grader John Coleman shot a 36. FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

Berwick Academy Varsity Golf traveled to Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club to face Brewster Academy in a non-league friendly. Final Score was Berwick 5, Brewster 1. Low Scores for the Day: Senior Gianfranco Capparelli shot a 37; Senior Tyler Murray of South Berwick, ME shot a 40; Junior Tucker Montecalvo of Dover, NH shot a 40; Ninthgrader Gordie Gray shot a 40.

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READFIELD Score: 2-3 OT loss, nonleague game. The Ber wick Academy Field Hockey team has been battling sickness and injuries with an already low number of team members, but the Sept. 23 game didn’t stop them. Kents Hill opened the scoring in the first quarter, 2 minutes in. Berwick came back in the second quarter to tie the game with a goal

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by freshman Sophia French, her first career goal, five minutes into the second quarter off a goalie rebound. Kents Hill came back in the third quarter to take the lead. Frankie Cormier McFarlane came back in the fourth quarter to tie the game by taking the ball from the defensive 25-yard line into the offensive circle with a blasting shot to the far post and in. OT was 7v7 golden goal rule and Kents Hill came back to win in OT with 6 minutes left on the clock. Sophomore goalkeeper Claire Griffis came up with 10 saves, including a stroke save in the second quarter to keep the game tied. Outstanding player performances by Nora Kryder, Ryann Daley, Sophia French, and Frankie Cormier McFarlane.

Attention: Coaches, Students & Parents!

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~ Classifieds & Sports & News ~

...SCORES from page 26 Sept. 24, (L) vs. Gray-New Gloucester, 1-2. Sept. 22, (L) vs. North Yarmouth, 1-3.

Girls Soccer

Sept. 24, (L) vs. Gray-New Gloucester, 2-5. Sept. 22, (L) vs. North Yarmouth, 2-3.

Football

Sept. 26, (L) vs. Leavitt, 0-42.

Volleyball

Sept. 22, (L) vs. Greely, 0-3.

Field Hockey

Sept. 24, (L) vs. Greely, 0-3. Sept. 22, (L) vs. Waynflete, 0-1.

York High School Boys Soccer

Sept. 26, (L) vs. Yarmouth, 0-8.

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that Tides Beach Club, LLC, 2 Livewell Drive, Suite 201, Kennebunkport, ME 04043, (607) 437-6242, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. § 480-A through 480-KK, and 38 M.R.S. § 344(7) on or about October 1, 2026. This application is for the removal of impervious areas of a front walkway, modification of the back parking lot, and the relocation of a beach path at the following location: 930 Kings Highway, Kennebunkport, ME 04046. A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.

Sept. 24, (W) vs. Greely, 2-1.

Girls Soccer

Sept. 24, (L) vs. Greely, 0-6.

Football

Sept. 25, (L) vs. Oceanside, 12-14.

Volleyball

Sept. 26, (W) vs. Gardiner, 3-0. Sept. 24, (W) vs. Cape Elizabeth, 3-0. Sept. 22, (W) vs. Gorham, 3-0.

Field Hockey

Sept. 24, (L) vs. Yarmouth, 0-9. Sept. 21, (L) vs. Cape Elizabeth, 0-3. Scores from www.maxpreps.com

...TEACHERS from page 24 much of my time. They seemed so redundant, and most of the time, they probably either got filed or thrown away. I would run down to the teachers’ room to make copies of the day’s assignments. The copy machine usually didn’t work, and there was never enough paper. I once complained to the main office and was told I used too much paper. I should try to conserve supplies because the townspeople were threatening

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES Town of Ogunquit

CLAM LICENSES

The Town of Ogunquit will sell Seasonal Clam Licenses on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. for the 2026-2027 Season, at the Ogunquit Town Office, 31 School Street, Ogunquit. Season licenses will be available to Ogunquit residents/property taxpayers/Town employees and non-residents of Ogunquit who reside in the State. While season licenses are not available to out-of-state residents, diggers can purchase a one-day dig license from the Warden on the clam flats.

The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection’s (MDEP) website at: https://www.maine.gov/dep/mels/ hub.html. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Designated areas will be open Sunday (tide permitting) through March 2027, as recommended by the Shellfish Conservation Commission.

Written public comments may be sent to the Portland regional office, where the application is filed for public inspection, at MDEP, 312 Canco Road #4, Portland, ME 04103.

Town of York, Maine

INVITATION TO BID PUBLIC HEARING APPEALS BOARD AGENDA Town of York, Maine

DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. PLACE: York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York 1. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026 2. ELECTION OF BOARD OF APPEALS OFFICERS 3. MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION: Crystal Turner, 49 Eureka Ave., requests an Administrative Appeal, “Grandfathered buildable lot variance and State of Maine DEP Order L-19311-31-A-N”. The property in question is 40 Eureka Ave., York, ME 03909, Map 45, Lot 10. 4. MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION: Michael and Joan Munson, 14 Garrison Point, requests a Variance, “Variance from the applicable Shoreland Overlay District setback from the Normal High-Water Mark (NHWM) of the Cape Neddick River”. The property in question is 14 Garrison Point ,York, ME 03909, Map 45, Lot 10. 5. CODE BUSINESS Hearing will be held in the York Library, Long Sands Road, York, and will commence at 7:00 P.M. Adjournment will be at 11:00 P.M. Any agenda items not completed will be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Any changes or cancellations will be updated on the Town of York home-page, under the Meeting Calendar. ~ Paul Salacain, Chair

ELIOT BOARD OF APPEALS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE DATE:

OCTOBER 15, 2026

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LOCATION: ELIOT TOWN HALL, 1333 STATE ROAD with ZOOM REMOTE OPTION Request for Administrative Appeal from Pamela Mijal and Jennifer Carr Prescott, 423 River Road, Eliot, ME, regarding a decision by the Eliot Planning Board on 8/18/26 (PB26-04) allowing a dock permit for property located at 419 River Road, Map 25, Lot 7 in the Shoreland Zone. Primary Ordinance provisions: 44-35(c)(12), and 44-44, including 44-44(e). Interested persons may be heard and written communication received regarding the application at this public hearing. The application is on file and available for review at Eliot Town Hall, 1333 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903, and on the Town website (Eliotmaine.gov). The meeting agenda and information on how to join the remote Zoom meeting will be posted on the web page at Eliotmaine.gov/AgendaCenter. Eliot Town Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities.

Ford Ranger 4x4 SuperCrew Pickup Truck - York Parks & Recreation The Town of York is accepting proposals for the purchase of a new 2026 or 2027 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 SuperCrew pickup truck. Interested dealers are invited to provide a quote. For any questions or a bid specifications packet, please visit www.yorkparksandrec.org/rfp or contact Robin Kerr, Parks Natural Resource Manager, at (phone) 207-361-1102 or (email) rkerr@yorkmaine.org. Bid proposals will be accepted until 1:00 P.M. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Town of York Parks & Recreation office located at 200 U.S. Route One, York, Maine 03909. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the previously mentioned time and date in the Director’s office. Bid proposals shall be sealed and clearly labeled “PROPOSAL Parks & Rec. Midsize Pickup”. The Town of York reserves the right to reject all bid proposals and may choose to waive any discrepancies in the bid process.

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DATE ISSUED: September 3, 2026

The State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), pursuant to Rules Relating to Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (SRF), Chapter 230, Section 6 has prepared an environmental assessment for the Kittery Water District. The Maine DHHS has reviewed a submitted environmental information document of the proposed project to receive funds from the Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund (DWSRF). From this review it has been determined the project will have no significant adverse effects and will improve the human environment of the York area. Therefore, an environmental impact statement will not be required to be prepared. The proposed action is the expansion of the existing water treatment plant building to allow for facility upgrades, including two new filters, a new clearwell, backwash equalization basins, a new sedimentation basin, expanded building areas for the chemical feed system, electrical, mechanical, and finished water pump room. Site improvements include alterations to an existing residual drying bed, construction of a new residuals drying bed, access road improvements, relocation of an existing garage, upgrades to existing underground piping, and installation of a new septic system. A review of the proposed action by the DHHS has indicated that there will be no significant environmental impact. Further records to this project are on file and are available for review at the offices of the Kittery Water District at 17 State Road, Kittery, Maine 03904 and at the Department of Health and Human Services, Drinking Water Program, 286 Water Street, Key Plaza, Augusta, Maine 04333.

to lower the next year’s supply budget—again. I tried to explain that I used a lot of copying material because I didn’t have enough textbooks or lab books for some of my classes. By this time, the office had decided to ignore me because, after all, I was only a teacher. Then the buses would arrive. In came the numerous students, ranging in age from 12 to 21. Their entrance was noisier than a Fenway Park crowd. They were young, and youth is synonymous with energy and vitality. The school day began with attendance and the Pledge of Allegiance. Most students didn’t attempt to stop their conversations until halfway through the pledge. They just didn’t see why they should be bothered. I explained that the pledge was recited to honor the many men and women of our nation’s past and present who lost their lives defending our freedoms. They looked at me but didn’t hear me because, after all, I was only a teacher. My classes began with a review of what we had covered the previous day. Most of my students began to pay attention, but I could always see in their eyes that they would rather be somewhere else. They didn’t understand why they were being forced to learn something they thought they would never use and probably would soon forget. Looking around the room, I would notice many of my students’ eyes begin to close. I used to think my teaching style put many of them to sleep. After multiple meetings with guidance counselors and special education department heads, I discovered that most of the students had jobs after school. Some openly rebelled by refusing to waste their time studying something they thought would have no use in the real world. I would try to explain that in the future, they would appreciate understanding various ideas and concepts so they could make better decisions in their lives. Most of the time, I would get comments about how an education was not worth anything except maybe for the fact that they could make more money if they graduated. They would sometimes even bring up articles describing how schools were bankrupting the towns and why cuts in funding were necessary. See SPECIAL on page 29...

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE PETITION FOR PARDON STATE OF MAINE Augusta • January 14, 2027 Notice is hereby given that a Petition for a Pardon for JAY R. BOUCHER, who was convicted of the crimes (4) counts Burglary (B), (5) counts Theft by Unauthorized Taking or Transfer (C) ALFSCCR-2011-02688, is now pending before the Governor and a Hearing will be conducted on Thursday, JANUARY 14, 2027, at 9 A.M. Please visit the following link for Hearing details: www.maine.gov/ corrections/pardonboard

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~ News ~ ...SPECIAL from page 28 They would ask me why they should believe education was important when their own parents believed education was not worth their tax dollars. I tried to explain that money was not an end goal, but a means. Understanding was more important than how much they could make because money was an empty goal. I told them an intellectual life created a happier lifestyle because it fulfilled why we were here. By then, most of my students sneered at this explanation because they saw what happened to me by choosing an intellectual life. After all, I was

only a teacher. Year after year, I would discover that more and more students sincerely believed they would not have the future their parents had because, if the terrorists didn’t kill them, the growing public debt would eliminate any chance they had of attaining a good life. These were the students who argued that if one didn’t take the opportunity to live for today, they would never experience life. They had a difficult time distinguishing between their present and their future. I remember one extremely angry student from years past. His language was foul, and his actions were aggressive. He wasn’t one of my students, but

I was asked by a new teacher to help her with this class. His language horrified me, and when I told him it was extremely inappropriate, he became violent. He finally left the room, but before he did, he looked back at me in disgust. What right did I have to delineate between what was appropriate and what was not? After all, I was only a teacher. I rarely took a lunch break. I’d only have a few minutes left of the 30-minute block I was allotted, since I usually used that time to set up my afternoon classes. During my lunch break, I’d check my mailbox and find numerous questionnaires concerning the school’s special needs students. They were the

students I felt the most compassion for. They were never free of the label they came into school with. I once asked one of the special education teachers if any of the special needs students ever became fully mainstreamed. I never received an answer. My frustration would erupt when I could finally challenge these young men and women, only to be told that I was not following their IEPs (individualized education programs) and was not going along with the program as instructed. I sincerely believed that these students yearned to be challenged like their peers and would have loved to have their label of “special needs” put into their past.

Some days, I would receive letters from the parents of “overachieving” students asking why their child was not doing well in my class or why I was not able to earn the money paid to me by correctly teaching their child. I would explain that the students in many of my classes were being challenged and that the constant perfect grades enjoyed by their children in earlier grades were not attainable in the higher grades. I’d also explain that their children couldn’t be perfect in everything they did. I once told a parent that pure perfection was synonymous with nothing. Some were better in English than math See PEOPLE on page 30...

FINANCE & CAREER Ogunquit Sets Lower Tax Rate for FY 2027 OGUNQUIT Ogunquit’s property-tax rate for fiscal year 2027 has been set at $6.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, down from $6.73 last year, according to the town. The Select Board approved the new rate at its Sept. 15 meeting. The fiscal year runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. At the new rate, a proper t y assessed at $500,000 would generate $3,250 in annual property taxes, assuming no other changes to the property’s assessment or applicable tax adjustments. At last year’s $6.73 rate, the same assessment would have gener-

ated $3,365, a difference of $115. Tax balances have been posted to individual property tax accounts and can be viewed online. Paper tax bills are being printed and mailed by a thirdparty provider and are expected to go into the mail this week. Property owners are asked to allow one to two weeks for delivery. C u r re nt-yea r proper t y taxes are payable in two installments. Half of the current principal is due Oct. 15, with the remaining half due April 15, 2027. Property owners can check their balances and make payments through the town’s online

tax-payment system. E-check payments are free, according to the town. Property owners who have their taxes escrowed through a mortgage lender do not need to take action; the town said the lender or mortgage company will receive the bill and make the payment. The town is also accepting applications for its Tax Club, which allows eligible property owners to spread their currentyear tax payments over eight monthly installments from October through May. Tax Club payments are due monthly beginning Oct. 15, with the final payment due May 15, 2027. The program replaces

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...PEOPLE from page 29 and vice versa. These parents never left convinced by my arguments. One of my favorite paraphrases was that “high potential is the heaviest baggage a young person can carry.” A day never passed when I didn’t see at least one of my students with dilated eyes because of drug or alcohol abuse. I desperately tried to reach them in hopes I could convince them to leave their bodies alone and give their minds a chance. They rarely answered me and would

~ News ~ turn away because, after all, I was only a teacher. Many of my older colleagues would talk about how our profession had become less about teaching and more about social work. If this was what it must be, so be it. For we were the only people left who could help these children. After we were gone, society’s enforcement systems would take over. Whenever I turned to the school administration for help, this only resulted in the students being suspended or expelled from school. This separated

them from any possible help. On the other hand, I couldn’t blame the administration for trying to protect the whole from the few. They were perpetually frustrated in this effort because the state demanded that we educate all youth in the community, even if this meant putting other children at risk. The days ended like they began, with my students displaying the same energy they showed when they arrived. I looked around my room and saw various pieces of crushed paper on the f loor and in the

desks. I knew I couldn’t dally because I usually had a faculty meeting or a department meeting that, as of late, discussed the deep cuts in our budgets. School boards across the state and the country exclaimed that their towns could no longer budget any more money for education. There were more important things that the towns had to budget for. As I finished cleaning my room and the last of my students left, one student stepped back inside. She explained that what I had just taught her about the

biological relationships between young men and women had made her realize that she had to make changes in her own life. As she left the room, she turned and thanked me for being a teacher— her teacher. I had a great day. I just finished reading an article about how many young teachers have decided to leave their profession. Don’t. You would be leaving the best and worst profession there is. Jim Fabiano is a retired teacher and writer living in York. Email Jim at james.fabiano60@ gmail.com.

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