Volume 62, Issue 7 April 30, 2020

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Volume 62, Issue 7 “Come the Spring April 30, 2020 with all its splendor, All its birds and all its blossoms, All its flowers and leaves and grasses.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Serving the South Coast of Maine from Kittery to Portland PAGE 2 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson APRIL 30, 2020

A heartfelt thank you to the advertisers who make Tourist & Town possible at Local Businesses & Youth...... page 3 this time. Thank you for supporting us so we can support you! Remember, you "These Are the Times"...... page 3 can read us online at www.touristandtown.com. Stay well everyone – Continuing Thoughts on COVID-19. .page 4 ~ the Tourist & Town team Keep CalmIN and THIS Drink ISSUE. Tea . . . . pages. . 6 & 7 Gemini Cakes...... pages 8 & 9 PUBLISHER'S NOTE April Showers/May Flowers . . . . .page 8 Stitched with Love ...... page 9 Wow they were dirty – two showers dirty, in fact. But even- Kathy Ostrander Roberts ...... pages 10 & 11 tually I got my gardening hands clean – only to dirty them Through the Lens ...... page 10 up again, that is. Yesterday’s foray into the dirt was a humbling reminder, Simon Says ...... page 12 as always, of all things important – and a stark contrast with Behind the Scenes ...... page 13 everything going on in our world at the moment. Reel Time ...... page 13 As I dug and raked and seeded and hauled, usually sans Signs of the Times ...... page 15 gloves for that fully primal experience, I thought about all that You Make the World Better. . . . . page 15 nature has to teach. I thought about how, in nature, we can always fi nd bounty, especially when it’s needed most. There will be no calendar or live music listings Just being outside, in contact with nature, hands covered for the time being, though we certainly look with earth, breeds a feeling of abundance – and progress. forward to their return. When everything seems to be standing still, nature most certainly is not. Getting into the dirt helps me focus on the basics, which is I love spring precisely what I feel called to do right now. It gives me hope. coming together in a shared love of South Coastal Maine It reminds me that change and growth are indeed happening. anywhere, but if It parades in front of me rebirth and renewal – right when I Publisher I could choose, thirst for these most. It helps me tune out and tune in. Kingsley Gallup I would always greet Nature never fails us. And it never closes for business. At a THE TOURISTGallup Publishing, & TOWN LLC TEAM it in a garden. time of so much grieving, nature is always cause for celebration. Sales Stay well – and by all means, get your hands dirty. Ruth Stout Sandy Janes Kingsley Gallup, Publisher Spring is nature's way of Karen Arel Tourist & Town saying 'Let's Party!' Alison Stewart Robin Williams Ali Maguire Graphics COVER ARTIST LISA BIASIN LODER Geraldine Aikman Calling all Kids! Lisa Biasin Loder stud- Marketing Consultant ied at MECA in Portland, Jo O'Connor COVER ART CONTEST where she learned how to Social Media We need your positive spirit right about do everything art. Loving Meghan Candee now! So how about creating original art- adventures and challenges, Music work for a chance to be on the cover of she is now a multimedia Tourist & Town? Your creation just might artist who pulls inspira- Susan Colinet be the much-needed pick-me-up for thou- tion from our Maine coast. sands of readers.! Writers Picture framing was also Rob Coburn, Faith Gillman, We are seeking a colorful piece of art rep- part of that creative process Kristin Kuehnle, Steve Hrehovcik, resenting something positive about this and challenge. Lisa owns Dean Johnson, Valerie Marier, Greg Metcalf, crazy time in which we are living. What are LISART Gallery & Fram- you especially grateful for? What are you ing in Wells, and is a part Jo O'Connor, Dana Pearson enjoying? Where are you fi nding beauty? owner of Seaside Gallery 207-204-0055 Submit a photo of your art and you could & Gifts in Lower Village, P.O. Box 647, Kennebunkport, Maine 04046 be on an upcoming cover! Kennebunk. Lisa will be celebrating her 26th year at [email protected] Deadline for all art is May 31 LISART this year. www.touristandtown.com [email protected] www.lisart.us • www.seasidegalleryandgifts.com

Faith Gillman is a freelance writer/editor by night and loan processor by Jo O'Connor is a local writer with deep roots in Kennebunkport. She is a mother day. Mother of two and “Nonnie” of two, she is happiest when given an of twins and the founder/lead singer of the local band, The Dock Squares. She opportunity to share the stories of the people and places that make Maine the teaches Zumba and aqua classes, is an online marketing communication pro- best place to be in every season. When she’s not working, Faith spends her fessor at Northeastern University and Lasell College, and has worked for the time with George and their Japanese Chins, Georgy and Rexy—that is when Boston Celtics, the Boston Garden/Fleet Center, CBS Radio, Sonesta Hotels, and she’s not busy maintaining her reputation as the “Kennebunk Dance Lady.” the Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Say hello at [email protected]. Valerie Marier is a freelance journalist who has traveled the world writing Other guests this issue include Randal Simon, who brings us his Q&A real estate column, for magazines and newspapers. She moved to Maine from the New York "Simon Says" and photographer Sandy Gnidziejko with "Behind the Scenes," a peek into metropolitan area thirty years ago. She considers the Kennebunks home the labors of hardworking Mainers. but loves every inch of the Pine Tree State. Val is a happy wife, mother and grandmother who also enjoys knitting and reading, golf and travel, and writes about them in her weekly blog, Wandering With Val (www. wanderingwithval.com). On the following pages, you will ﬁ nd Dana Pearson is a writer and musician who lives in Kennebunk with his Mother's Day specials, wife, Diane. His novels Viewers Like You, Two Birds and The Muralist, as well M M gift suggestions and as the humor column collection No, But Seriously: 1994-2007 and the short story collection Three Boat Lengths, can be found at www.amazon.com/ Happy Mother’s Day much more! author/danapearson. T&T CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE ALL ISSUES AVAILABLE ONLINE • LIKE US ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM

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Happy Mother’s Day APRIL 30, 2020 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson PAGE 3

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S "These Are the Times" TIME STOOD STILL. THESE K I D DID NOT. Capturing history in music and on fi lm A focus on youth with an instinct to serve “What did you do during COVID-19?” It's These are the Times 7th grader sews masks to support area charities a question Kennebunkport resident Jennifer by Jennifer Comeau by Valerie Marier Comeau, a corporate executive turned singer- Annabelle Wainman’s email begins: “Hi, I hope you songwriter and activist, imagined a wide-eyed These are the times and your family are doing well! I just wanted to let you child asking ten years into the future. She won- we have been made for; know that I am sewing washable, reusable face masks dered how she could gather people together to Believe you’ve got what it takes and would be happy to make some for you and your collectively answer this question. At the same There's a river of unity to restore family to help keep you safe at this challenging time. If time, a song was emerging. “These are the times Love and healing to the human race; you would like to make a small donation to a charity, we have been made for. Believe we’ve got what love and healing to the human race that would be greatly appreciated, but you are not at it takes . . .” all obligated.” Comeau’s former guitar instructor and men- Hear the urgings of a natural world. Annabelle is a 12-year-old seventh grader in the tor Don Wessels of Kennebunk jumped to her Your still, small voice too. Middle School of the Kennebunks and Arundel. She is aid, and together they recruited other local mu- They tell us – Stop now; hands on a member of her school’s math and swim teams and, Seventh grader Annabelle sicians to record tracks to Comeau's new song your heart when not skiing, singing or hanging out with friends, Wainman models one of from their living rooms. Michael McNerney of Remember what you once knew she “loves to sew and help her community.” Currently, the variety of masks she Kennebunkport collected the disparate tracks she is a production team of one, creating facial masks to sews to combat Covid-19. in his recording studio and turned them into a Chorus: These are the times we have combat the spread of the coronavirus and using dona- She donates any money been made for; received to area food banks masterful production. tions received to support local charities. and Covid-19 relief funds. At the same time, while volunteering with Believe you’ve got what it takes Since her fi rst email to friends and family more than Community Outreach Services, Comeau was There's a river of unity to restore a month ago, Annabelle raised more than $600 for both struck by the generosity and hustle of local Love and healing to the human race; the Good Shepherd Food Bank and the Dress-a-Girl people stepping up to meet neighbors’ needs, love and healing to the human race Around the World charity, a sub-chapter of Hope for and she decided to create a video honoring local Women. Currently, Annabelle is approaching her goal heroes with her new song as backdrop. With Ears of my ears hear diff erently[1] of $600 for the York County Covid-19 Response Fund. COS Board Chair Dean Trondle doing video Eyes of my eyes now see Annabelle learned to sew when she was seven and production, Comeau began reaching out to the If even – One Being is suff ering “thinks it’s an amazing skill to have.” A year ago she Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport com- The waters of life won’t fl ow free put that skill to work at a sewathon for Dress-a-Girl munities for photos and videos that chronicled Around the World, an international organization that “these times” on “this one dot on the globe.” These are the times brings dignity, joy, and a new handmade dress to im- During the Great Pause of 2020, people we have been made for; poverished little girls. The calico sundresses, like the stepped up to support each other. They showed Believe you’ve got what it takes several Annabelle made that day, are often the fi rst new Annabelle sent patriot courage, ingenuity, and compassion. "We dis- Join the river of unity to restore piece of clothing these girls have ever worn. masks to the Kennebunkport covered what matters most," said Comeau. This Love and healing to the human race; During her Global Studies class in early March, An- Police Department. video – and the song serving as its backdrop – is love and healing to the human race nabelle was researching the coronavirus and discovered for the heroes and helpers, for whom each of us a video about mask-making. She ordered the pattern, owes a debt of gratitude. Bridge: Here’s where we open what’s tweaked it to her liking (“I added a wire”), and sat down dammed up inside to sew masks. Typically, because of her 10AM to 2PM The Song Team Here’s where we unite and stand Audio Producer: regimen of “distance learning,” she can only work two for all life. or three hours daily on her mask project. “Weekends are Michael McNerney; when I’m really busy emailing and sewing,” she says. American Sign Lan- These are the times Annabelle presented her fi rst mask to the father of guage Interpreter: we have been made for; a good friend, a cancer specialist who’d been in quar- Cheryl Sager; Musi- Believe you’ve got what it takes antine for two weeks. Since then, she’s sewed masks cians: Chris Hum- Join the river of unity to restore for her teachers, the Kennebunkport police, an assisted phrey, Don Wessels, Love and healing to the human race; living facility in Massachusetts, plus family and friends Byon Yeatts, Neal Annabelle works two to love and healing to the human race in Maine, New Hampshire, Florida and England. And Zweig; Vocals: Jenni- three hours daily making Singer-songwriter she’s now getting referrals! Jennifer Comeau fer Comeau, Lisa Mills, [1] an ode to ee cummings, “I thank masks but “weekends are “Health care workers are doing so much to keep us Byon Yeatts, Sue Yeatts you god for most this amazing.” when I spend most of my safe and healthy,” Annabelle says. “If I can put my talents time making masks and For details on video release and to view, see to work and take action to help them, I’d like to do that.” sending out emails asking Thank you, Annabelle, because that’s exactly what for donations." www.jennifercomeau.com • www.coskennebunks.org you’re doing.

OPEN DAILY TAKE OUT AND 967-1150 CURBSIDE BAKERY, DELI, CHEF-PREPARED MEALS, FROZEN ENTREES, WINE & BEER 1 MILLS ROAD, CAPE PORPOISE. MENUS @CAPEPORPOISEKITCHEN.COM PAGE 4 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson APRIL 30, 2020 Continuing thoughts and observations on this coronavirus world by Dana Pearson eras, lamenting the hellish statistics remain grim. When I was shocked and dis- restraints of not being able I first shared the numbers mayed watching the footage to resume dyeing. here on March 23, in the U.S. of those people protesting I am somewhat sympa- we had 41,113 cases with 455 their states’ stay-at-home thetic. For one thing, every- deaths. Two weeks later, orders, all of them pressed one would love for life to on April 6, those numbers together, no masks, yelling return to pre-coronavirus had risen to 337,971 cases and screaming because the “normal,” though we all and 9,653 deaths. Now, on doctor-based (and, it should know the definition for nor- April 20, it’s 770,564 cases be noted, White House- mal will have to be adjusted. and 41,114 deaths. It is un- sanctioned) recommenda- And for another thing, I fathomable how people can tions for social distancing caught a glimpse of myself think we can all go back to were trampling their Con- in the mirror the other day, our pre-virus routines. stitutionalT&T right to visit4-30-20 their triggering a flashback of Thankfully, beyond hair stylists. That is only a watching the Hager Twins those isolated outbreaks of partial joke. One woman performing on Hee Haw. fear and selfishness, people was in tears, displaying her But our problems go be- are being rather cool about whiteIssue roots to the news #7 cam- yond our hair. The grim all this. I have found that brief interactions with fellow stay-at-homers – whether in the supermarket or hardware store or on the Heloise Strickland, adhering to safety guidelines, sports a mask while tending the register at Ace Love Your Mother! sidewalk or a trail in the Hardware in Kennebunk, where business has been just as busy weekdays as it is on the weekends. woods – are infused with Photo by Dana Pearson. a warmth and camaraderie rarely experienced before. There is an unspoken “we’re all in this together” vibe that confirms my long-held belief that most people are good and decent and kind. I had heard that animal adoptions were up. Makes sense. Especially for people who are alone and long for some sort of companion- ship. I called Abigail Smith, executive director of the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk, who con- firmed that data indicates that adoption rates are up nationwide from this time last year. But there’s a big local “however.” “I don’t have any animals,” she said. “Two or When one can still go to Boulangerie in Kennebunk (restricted to three customers at a time inside) three dogs and a handful for a cinnamon roll on the weekend, life cannot be all that bad. Photo by Dana Pearson, who indeed of cats. In New England, was there for a cinnamon roll. ANNAH our animals mostly come Dexquisite treasures. . . from the South. When this Smith spoke of a silver somewhere, why not here, sent the day before to Ben- [virus] hit the fan in March, lining in how things have right? Or, as Kennebunk’s jamin Moore,” said Oddy. transportation stopped. So, changed, namely in how the Ace Hardware owner John “An employee tested posi- Special gifts for Mother’s Day ~ Follow us on there’s no inventory, no shelter processes adoptions. Oddy said, “For some, it’s tive for coronavirus, so for Facebook and Instagram for our favorite picks! animals available for adop- “Three months ago, we’d to escape a worse situation.” 24 hours the paint plant was tion. If I had a full shelter, I’d have 12 or 20 puppies avail- Hardware stores are do- closed for a deep cleaning. have no problem adopting able,” she said. “People ing all right, though not No delivery.” 123 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport • 207-967-8640 them out.” would line up as early as without challenges. While Adhering to Governor 3 in the morning to get a people are getting around Mills’s decree for essential number to get in line to pick to those house projects that businesses, the hardware the puppy. Our lobby was had been on the backburner, store allows 15 people inside full of 50 to 75 people. There the hardware stores are do- at a time. A sign on the door was too much pressure on ing their best to keep the states “Essential only – no everyone.” supplies coming in. browsing,” so that leisurely Adoption by appoint- “Oh, we’re having tre- conversations, once a main- ment, which AWS had mendous problems,” said stay, are a thing of the past. started shortly before the Oddy, taking a brief break Oddy and his crew (which is pandemic kicked in, re- from his office computer, smaller now, with a couple moves all that pressure. where he was seeking items of at-risk employees decid- “It’s a better experience for to stock his shelves. “It’s ing to stay home) have to get everyone involved,” said no different than the Han- the customers in and out, Smith. “There’s an online naford trying to get in sup- using just one register to application. You call, say plies. No Kleenex, disinfec- limit the handling of money. you’re interested, and set up tant wipes and sprays, toilet They’re also busy fulfilling a time to come in.” paper…though we do have the increased number of Smith said that by talking some masks and rubber online orders, which are on the phone with prospec- gloves. It’s a daily grind try- delivered curbside. What’s tive adopters, they can con- ing to get the supplies. Every also different is that week- duct some counseling ahead day we fight for our share days are now often as busy of time, finding out impor- of the allocation, which is as weekends. tant factors such as the type all funneled through Ace Oddy has nothing but and number of others pets Hardware, though I have to praise for the delivery driv- in the house, children, and say we’re getting good sup- ers and distribution cen- the type of community they port at the corporate level. ter employees who have live in. “This way, when The thing is, though, we’re kept working. “They’re all they come in, and if it’s not all fighting for a piece of the coming through,” he said. a great fit, we can make sug- pie that is not big enough to “People need to realize it gestions and they can check meet the appetite.” takes a lot of legs to keep the out another one.” Sometimes a piece can’t table standing.” Summer people are com- be delivered. 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continued on next page Janet Ferland’s collection of tea pots and cups allow her to enjoy her daily tea with a touch of elegance.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers Gemini Cakes – Local twins with a – How Does Your Garden Grow? – by Jo O’Connor shared passion for baking up joy Even with our lockdown in place: Spring has sprung! Despite the occasional Mother’s Day is ap- Mazza have been making such as their own. chill in the air, get going on your gardening and landscaping tasks so your prop- proaching and Arundel‘s cakes as long as they can Currently working out erty is shipshape when the thermometer goes up. Gemini Cakes will be hard remember. of their home and tak- Survey the Yard: Get out there and analyze what winter did to your grounds. at work baking for the “As little girls, we were ing orders through social Take the necessary time to remove any debris from your yard: twigs, branches, occasion and arranging always in the kitchen help- media, the hardworking leaves, pet droppings and winter road gravel. Cut down last year's perennial bouquets – cake bouquets, ing bake and cook,” said best friends hope to open foliage and toss it on the compost pile. Check fences, steps and pathways for that is! Seale. “In school it was a storefront shop in Ken- disrepair caused by freezing and thawing. Specializing in custom always the fi rst elective we nebunkport one day. Mulch is the Word: Looking for an easy way to give your garden that fresh cakes, gourmet cupcakes, would choose.” "There hasn’t been a cleaned-up look? The single easiest thing you can do from both a functional and cake pops and their lat- Gemini Cakes relies on time that we’ve wanted aesthetic point of view is to give the garden a fresh layer of mulch. Spread a est, cakesicles, the newly- fresh products from the to give up," said Seale. several-inch-thick layer of your favorite mulch to give you that tidied-up look, formed and family-owned owners’ farm including "Yes, there are difficult while helping to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Gemini Cakes is an on- eggs and seasonal fruits times, but we step aside The Prune Tune: Spring pruning is key. It is easier to prune in the spring be- line cake business built and vegetables. For their and take advice from one fore the new growth comes in. Prune to get rid of old growth by removing dead, on a passion for creating other needs, the owners another, and together we damaged and diseased branches from woody plants. fun and unique products. are committed to shop- push through." Fawn Over Your Lawn: Our lawns are just starting to wake up from winter’s Owners – and twins – ping local and support- continued on next page deep sleep. Start to prepare for backyard barbecues, swinging that croquet mal- Sarah Seale and Rachel ing other local businesses let, and pulling up an Adirondack chair and enjoying your favorite beverage. 1) De-thatch Your Lawn – A deep raking will remove the thatch and any leftover leaves. Take out your sturdiest rake and ﬂ uff up your lawn. Remove un-mulched leaves from your grass as they trap moisture and block sunlight – killing the grass underneath. 2) A No-Sand Zone – Don’t forget to clean off the sand and winter road gravel that has been thrown onto your grass by snowplows. You can get out there with a broom and sweep it away, from sidewalks, too, so your lawn comes back nicely. 3) Coming up for Air – Want to get that golf-club-looking lawn? If so, aerating is necessary. This is the process of bringing oxygen into the root zone in order to reduce soil compaction, enhance water intake and create stronger grass roots. Poking holes in the soil will allow air and water to reach the roots. 4) Become Johnny Appleseed – Now is the best time to over-seed and get those patches fi lled in. All grass is not created equal. Spend time reviewing what you might need based upon your sun/shade amounts and environment. 5) Feed Me – Now that your lawn is awake, it'll appreciate a little fuel. The secret to beautiful turf is proper fertilization (check your packaging for amounts). Make sure you are past the danger of frost. You need to wait until the ground is at least 55 degrees. Tip: wait until you see forsythia bloom and you will be all set. From mermaid cakes to the most elegant white layer cakes, Gemini Cakes does it all. Annuals or perennials? Do you want your plants to last and have multi-season interest, or will you refresh with new plants on a continual basis? If you are in the market for vibrant or color-specifi c plantings for the summer, then annuals are the best bet. Otherwise, look to perennials, which are an investment but will come back year after year. There are many garden center experts able to assist you with purchasing the right plant for the right place, the right time, and in the right conditions. Note: many gardeners design with a mix of annual and perennial plants. Sources: lawncaremaine.com, realsimple,com, marthastewartliving.com, gardenerspath.com, lawnstarter.com, lawncaremaine.com. COVID-19 Market Policies & Procedures: www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org

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What advice do the two have for prospective business owners? “Go for it!” said Sarah. “You never STITCHED WITH know if you don’t try, so don’t give up and always Kennebunk seamstress adds give 100%. You can’t be successful unless you do.” "Local Color" to Covid-19 facial masks Gemini Cakes offers free no-contact delivery by Valerie Marier to Arundel and the Ken- Lynne Stewart’s office on High Street in Kennebunk has temporar- nebunks, with limited ily switched from a home decor studio to a mask-making factory that delivery also Wells and hums all day long. Her 10’x14’ space above DownEast Flower & Gifts Biddeford. FMI find Gem- features three windows, three sewing machines and, most importantly, ini Cakes Facebook, Insta- three daughters who are overseen by their mom as they “cut, serge, gram or at 207-494-0077. iron and sew” colorful fabric donated by Kate Nelligan, owner of Ken- nebunkport’s Local Color. Call or message today with The result? Vibrant masks depicting Maine buoys, shells, crabs and your Mother's Day order! sand dollars that even accessory-loving, scarf-swathing Dr. Deborah Birx might be tempted to wear at her next televised coronavirus briefing. 1 Since Nelligan first gave bolts of fabric and various supplies to Stewart in mid-April, Lynne and her filial crew have created more than 200 masks. “It takes approximately an hour to make eight masks, and we’re just getting started,” Lynne said. Nelligan donated the original batch of 75 masks to several local health care facilities. The rest are now being sold on line or curbside in front of Local Color. (FMI: [email protected]) Stewart’s zest for sewing and designing took hold when, as a 10-year- 2 old, her grandmother taught her how to make clothes. A few years later, that same generous grandmother presented Stewart with a Kenmore sewing machine as she headed off to Rhode Island School of Design. Today, Stewart works on three different machines — a Juki indus- trial, a Janome and a Juki Singer. She opened Lynne Stewart Designs in January, never envisioning that within a few months she would be sewing masks instead of bedspreads and pillows. She’s not sorry about the temporary sideline. She says, “I love this 3 town and am so glad I can help by using my talent and skills to make masks that will help save peoples’ lives.”

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From the Kennebunk Land Trust by Sarah Stanley 4 While it's vital to stay close to home and practice social distancing during this difficult time, there are many opportunities to enjoy nature close to home; backyard birding or delving into a nature novel or documentary represent just a few examples of opportunities to remain connected to nature. As some places close, nature remains open. I hope that during the pandemic people remember what is important to them such as engaging with nature, stay- ing connected to family and friends, opting outside, and health and wellness. If you do venture outside, it’s crucial to follow the Maine CDC’s guidelines 5 The Trust for Public Land recently shared that 1 in 3 Americans don’t have access to a park near their home. Kennebunk and surrounding communities are fortunate to have land trusts, reserves, refuges, and other conservation organizations who have protected nearby open space; this makes land available for all. Sisterly support! Lynne Stewart’s three daughters “cut, serge, iron and sew”making facial A 2014 Stanford University study shared that walking helps enhance creativity; masks to combat Covid-19., some research has also found that walking can help boost your mood. However, it’s vital to remember that the land trusts in us! Consider becoming a member of your local conservation organization, such as your local land trust, and help protect these places that bring joy to us all and provide key habitat. www.kennebunklandtrust.org

Above left: Maine-motif masks made by Lynne Stewart and her daughters are available at Local Color in Kennebunkport (online and curbside; [email protected]); above right: Lynne Stewart making colorful facial masks.

“I love this town and am so glad I can help by using my talent 6 and skills to make masks that will help save peoples’ lives.” PAGE 10 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson APRIL 30, 2020 Once a history geek, always a history geek by Dana Pearson everything else. It was in the building’s founda- it,” she said, recalling her Because her father was understandably yet eerily tion when it was under youth with wryness and a “history geek extraor- quiet for mid-morning on construction in 1921. How- aff ection. “Most kids went dinaire,” it’s no wonder a weekday in a normally ever, before a fiberoptic to Disney World, we went some of that enthusiasm popular eatery. Roberts camera could start poking to historic sites.” rubbed off on Kathy Os- had just come from an ap- around inside the walls Her father also loved trander Roberts, recently pointment at Town Hall (after the capsule’s sus- to travel, and from their named Kennebunk’s Town that Town Manager Mike pected location was fairly home in upstate New York, Historian. Again. Pardue had canceled due well verified by ground in a town just south of “That love of history to a complete cleaning of penetrating radar), the Syracuse, they often came Spring Gift Certiﬁ cate Bonus shook down to me,” said the facility. project came to a halt when to Maine on vacation. Bar Roberts over tea at Morn- For Roberts is not only life as we knew it was put Harbor was a favorite $50 bonus added to every ings in Paris on a mid- Town Historian, she is on indefi nite hold. Roberts destination, as was Ken- March day, shortly before also chairwoman of the is hopeful that plans for nebunkport – which would $200 in gift certiﬁ cates the coronavirus kicked Kennebunk Bicentennial Kennebunk’s 200th birth- come to mind years later purchased into overdrive and shut- Committee, which was day bash will still be held when she and her then- tered the Lower Village in the midst of seeking June 27, though only time husband Mark Ostrand- Give yourself or someone you love bakery and pretty much the time capsule buried will tell for certain. After er were deciding where all, any student of history to live in the States after something wonderful to look forward to! knows that things happen working for British Aero- Mother's Day is May 10th! through proper planning, space in England for three No expiration date. Use anytime! (un)happy accidents, or years. Order online at sheer luck. “We moved to Win- For Roberts, it began ter Street [in Kennebunk] www.englishmeadowsinn.com/specials/ with osmosis. in 1989,” said Roberts. or call 207-967-5766 “Every summer, we A couple of experiences camped somewhere with Elizabeth Arruda, Innkeeper a historical element to continued on next page 141 Port Road, Kennebunk, Maine (207) 967-5766 | englishmeadowsinn.com

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Conditions looked pretty promising when I headed over to Cape Porpoise pierITH FridayHOTOGRAPHER evening April 24.OB The ENNISwater was mirror smooth and I sensed the possibility of a colorful sunset. I took a fewW shots P of lobster boats refl B ecting D in the water but the sunset didn’t pan out. Instead of leaving, however, I decided to try a night-time version of a semi-creative THROUGH THE LENS shot I’ve periodically taken over the years –capturing Goat Island Light through the netting of a lobster trap. I got a number of good shots showing the fl ashing light refl ecting in the water but they were of middling quality because of the diminishing light inside the trap. Just as I was about to leave, I got lucky when the overhead spotlight on the pier came on, casting the trap in a golden glow. I posted a few of my best shots Saturday morning under the title of “Trapped.” The photos were well received and several people drew an association between the photos and this time of quarantine that we’re in. I was gratiﬁ ed by the favorable response but I certainly hope that the next time I post a photo like this, my followers will appreciate the photo for what it is and will no longer feel “trapped.”

Bob Dennis has been the primary photographer for the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Chamber of Commerce for 26 years and has published three books on Kennebunkport and eighteen annual "Images of Kennebunkport" calendars. www.portimages.com • Instagram@portimages APRIL 30, 2020 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson PAGE 11

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"You can't beat their lobster roll." – Downeast Magazine Kathy Ostrander Roberts, who has since become Kennebunk Town Historian, joined volunteers at the archaeological dig at the freed slaves settlement this past summer. Photo Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays in April by Dana Pearson Open 7 days a week as of May! 11 AM - Close • Check Facebook for closing time convinced them they had History” for the York Coun- is typically obligated to do, made the right move. “I ty Coast Star. which is to provide a few 79 Pier Rd. • Cape Porpoise • 207-967-0123 stepped on a board in the The year before she paragraphs for the town’s www.capeporpoiselobster.com • www.lobstertails.com barn. It was loose, so I started a career in real Annual Report. lifted it up and found a estate in 2005 (which con- “Four garrisons were time capsule.” Talk about tinues today), Roberts was built here,” said Roberts, foreshadowing. “I lifted asked by Town Historian “and one site got built on it up, and looked inside. Joyce Butler to help with last year. State law protects Hydi Dixon Photography There was a newspaper, a a few ambitious projects. known historical sites,” couple of Gumby and Pok- “The original push was like the Native Ameri- PRINTS • LARGE-SCALE • CANVAS-WRAPPED ey figures, a WWII airplane to obtain oral histories, can site on the Blueberry wing, an antique corn pop- digitize the town’s vital Plains, “but no local or- per, and at the very bot- records – which was done dinance protects ones be- tom, a two-by-two-inch mostly by Haven Andrews lieved to have significance. newspaper clipping about – and come up with a I want to protect those a couple of boys coming monument marker for the sites. [Selectman] Blake home from Ostrander Av- Larrabee Garrison,” said [Baldwin] will help with enue in Syracuse.” Over Roberts. The ad hoc group that. York has a good or- her tea, Roberts raised her met a couple times a year, dinance; we may borrow eyebrows. “Yeah, I know.” and accomplished most of from it.” As if that wasn’t strange its goals by 2010, when it She looks forward to enough, when steam- disbanded. continuing the archaeo- ing the wallpaper in one “Joyce appointed me logical digs of the freed room, they found the word Town Historian that year,” slave settlement, which MARK underneath (which said Roberts, who served was home to more than accompanied a Bible pas- three years, with the Mu- 20 people from 1789 to sage). “That was another seum in the Streets his- 1832. The state-run project, weird sign,” she said. torical placards, installed which has had two seasons With one daughter throughout town in the fall of digging in the woods, having been born in Eng- of 2012, being her major has been operated mostly land and the second one project. Along the way, by volunteers. in Maine, Roberts started she’s also written two With 50 to 100 people helping out at the Brick books, Kennebunk (with a believed to be buried there, Store Museum in Ken- Bicentennial edition, with the Poor Farm Cemetery nebunk, at the request of new material, being re- off Cat Mousam Road is its former director, Sandy leased in May) and Remem- another site Roberts would Armentrout. bering the Kennebunks, both like to tend to. Only one Ideal for hotels, B&Bs and private homes “I helped reorganize of which are available on stone remains, the others their archives,” said Rob- Amazon. having been carted off over [email protected] • 207-251-5760 erts,“ and the Kenneth Joy Roberts appointed Steve the years by townspeople photo collection.” She vol- Spofford Town Historian; using them for landscaping unteered there for about a however, after his death and other purposes. decade, at the same time in November 2019, she re- With some sort of plaque "We Are Together" serving as an archivist at sumed the post. This time, or marker, Roberts said, Photography Contest the Kennebunk Free Li- she’s prepared herself an “I’d like to honor them.” brary. And for four years, impressive To-Do List, Dana Pearson can be Let's help our community, enter today! she wrote the historical which goes far beyond reached at dana@touristand- column, “Paging Through what the Town Historian town.com. HOW TO ENTER Email a photo to [email protected] to be featured on our website and for a chance to win an original piece of artwork of your choice (up to $750 value) from the markpizzaArt online store.

And for each photo entered, I will donate $5 up $1000 to a Community Outreach Services in Kennebunk, ME and Happy Toni’s Kitchen in Montclair, NJ to help with their COVID-19 efforts. Birthday For more info go to www.markpizzaArt.com/contest 117 Main Street, Kennebunk Maine! www.brickstoremuseum.org PAGE 12 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson APRIL 30, 2020

Send Randal your Port Lobster Co. real estate questions Fresh Fish Daily – and see what Simon says! Lobsters • Lobster Meat • Clams since 1953 Q: I am really anxious about having viewers walk thru my house during this frightening time. I have had some showings but just feel uncomfortable Now Open for the Season! with the process. I don't know whether the viewers are really looking to buy or just being curious and Curbside Pickup • 9 to 5 looking for something to do. I truly want to sell my Closed Tuesday & Wednesday place. I know that you are an experienced broker. tential sellers every day. The real answer is that Any suggestions of what I should do? Don't want it is hard to tell now. Historically, we are mov- to mess things up but also do not want to put myself ing into what has always been our productive Lobster rolls & lobster meat, in harm's way. Thank you, Margaret selling time. Right now the market outcome is lobster mac n' cheese, fresh sh totally unclear. Things are certainly not as busy – haddock, salmon, sword sh, shrimp – A: You are not alone in your anxiety during as usual at this time. We won't know the actual this time. You need to have a conversation with market results until we move forward. I wish I clam chowder, cheddar biscuits & more! your broker and discuss your concerns. There are had my crystal ball working, but unfortunately I several options out there. Your broker can do virtual don't. Some folks are putting their properties on showings with a tour that is online and available. If the market and others are not. Whichever you Lobster Dinners you choose this option, your broker can handle the decide, I would recommend that you stay in touch 2-1lb. lobsters, cole slaw & chips process for you. You can also request that viewers with your broker as to the sales activity in your wear masks, gloves, etc. when viewing the property. specifi c area. The facts are coming. $19.95 You can request that your broker interview the po- tential buyer either directly or through their broker Q: My spouse has been considering getting Call to place your order for curbside pickup. and confi rm that they are truly legitimate buyers into the real estate industry for quite awhile. She who are seriously looking to buy a property and that was about to move forward and contact a couple See Facebook and Instagram for daily items. they have been pre-qualifi ed by a lender to ensure of diff erent brokerage fi rms about employment. Taking cooked orders until 4 PM daily. that they are viable buyers and or that they have the Seems to me that this would be a crazy time to join resources to buy the place without a loan. These are the industry and I have suggested that she wait. all options that you should discuss with your broker She still has a source of income that is working Please stay healthy and well, everyone. and establish a level of comfort to move forward. for us so we are not in any fi nancial risk. Would be interested in your take, is this a good time to 122 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport Q: We had planned to put our condo on the step in or would she do better waiting? Howard www.portlobster.com • [email protected] market this spring. With this health crisis going on we are unsure whether this is going to be a good A: I would agree with you. I think that this 207-967-2081 time to try to sell it or should we wait until the issue would be potentially a very challenging time to is eliminated. We need to know what is happening. step into this industry. So much of the learning Appreciate your input, Aaron and Maureen that we do is experiential and these experiences are not the ones that she needs to learn from. A: Yours is a question that is on the top of all I would defi nitely suggest waiting and to see seller's lists. I have been asked this question by po- where things are as we move forward.

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by Dana Pearson Reel Time Tiger King is that car wreck on the turnpike, that guy in the pharmacy I’ve seen only the first two episodes, and expect to plow through the rest wearing his pajama bottoms and Confederate flag t-shirt, that woman of them this week. Now, it was easy to dive in thinking, “These are a bunch with three years’ worth of make-up troweled on her face wearing skintight of gun-toting, tooth-depleted, mullet-sporting, white trash cultist freaks,” but shorts with the word “Juicy” emblazoned across the rear: It’s horrible, it’s their back stories show that they are indeed complicated people. In the best ugly, it’s tacky…and I can’t stop staring. crime dramas, the baddies never see themselves as the During a recent phone call, our friend Monica baddies, but rather misunderstood people with perfectly told us, “Get out while you still can,” confessed to good motives for the bad things they do. No difference having watched the entire seven-episode mini-series here. They all have their reasons for actions that most (eight, if you count the after-the-series follow-up), people would run away from screaming. shared her opinion that everyone in the story was You know those overly loving pet owners who treat awful, and concluded with, “You’ve been warned.” their pets better than they treat their fellow human be- Based upon the opening minutes of this popular ings? Well, these big cat people are just like that, except streaming Netflix offering, it’s no spoiler to say that that their pets can tear your limbs and faces off. So yeah, title character Joe Exotic (how I’d love to report that they’re a little scary. And they make for good viewing. that’s his real name), who ran a Midwest zoo stocked From a safe distance. with wild cats, is in jail for a murder-for-hire scheme It was all an accident. The creator, Eric Goode, against Carole Baskin, a crusader against people stumbled upon this subject matter while filming another like Joe Exotic, and yet who charges people to come Joe Exotic, the subject of the popular streaming documentary. He found the whole subculture of big cat see her own collection of wild cats. Another big cat Netflix documentary Tiger King, with one of his ownership in America so fascinating that he pursued it – aficionado, Bhagavan Antle (likely not on his birth big cats. Photo/Netflix and in doing so, was on site when the murder-for-hire plot certificate), who ought to be played by Tim Robbins spilled out. I wonder if Tiger King would be so popular if if this is ever turned into a feature film, runs his lucrative zoo with a bevy we weren’t all stuck in our homes, thanks to the pandemic. It certainly has of common-law wives/lovers/associates, who all dress up in sexy cat- me thinking every other minute, “Man, my life is soooo nice.” themed apparel of his choosing (but don’t even dare call it a cult). These Dana Pearson can be reached at [email protected]. are complicated people. PAGE 14 “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson APRIL 30, 2020

In Library News AIKMAN DESIGN Make a "Memory Jar" for Mom . . . Kennebunk, Maine . . . or for anyone you love Kennebunk Free Library 207-985-8395 112 Main Street, Kennebunk [email protected] Big memories • Little E-books and e-audiobooks can be ac- joys • Memories from cessed through the library's digital plat- GRAPHIC DESIGN • forms: Overdrive/Libby, CloudLibrary, logos • catalogs childhood Moments • and TumbleBooks. brochures • rack cards to remember Some- The Digital Maine Library is full of re- Ads for print thing that made you sources. You can access it at www.library. laugh or smile • A digitalmaine.org. and social media favorite time togeth- The library's wifi is on and accessible BOOK DESIGN in our parking lot and on our grounds. er • Things about Many of the library's regular off erings are Dreaming of publishing mom for which continuing online, including storytime, your own book? you're grateful • handicraft group, book group, trivia, Specializing in Use a jar with spe- and more! Life is not measured by self-published books cial meaning, a ma- Remember, near or far, your Memoirs • Photo books the number of breaths son jar, a ceramic library is still here for you! Children’s books we take, but by the jar, even throw in KFL's upcoming programs for adults: “Fabulous job!” moments that take our little items, bobbles The Pocket Lecture Series: Each Wednesday in May at 12:30 PM. Take a lunch break “You’re a life-saver...” breath away. and keepsakes. and watch two mini-lectures on topics covering everything from fossil hunting to how “Love my new logo!” to make chocolate sauce. This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Goal-setting 101 Workshop: Thursday, May 14, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Join executive coach May Ireland to learn a few things to help get you started. Registration is required; This is my go-to for chocolate cake. It is moist and tender, never to sign up, call or email the library. crumbly. It works well for layer cake, sheet cake and cupcakes KFL's upcoming programs for children: May Creativity Challenges: Every week in May. New challenges will be posted on the and is so easy to make. And it’s so, so chocolately!! library's Facebook page on Mondays. ~ Faith Gillman, Tourist & Town Virtual Stuff ed Animal Picnic: Monday, May 18 at 12 PM. It's time for a virtual picnic! This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Call or email the library or visit the library's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake website or Facebook page for login information. 2 cups sugar Storytime Live: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 AM. Storytime Live happens on the 1 3/4 cup fl our library's Facebook page. 3/4 cup cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder The Dyer Library/Saco Museum 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 371 Main Street, Saco The Children's Library staff has been posting various distance activities, such as story 1 teaspoon salt reading and games, on its Facebook page. FMI www.sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. 2 eggs Art byArt Aikman Geraldine Graves Library 1 cup of milk 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport 1/2 cup vegetable oil The library is off ering Virtual Storytime on Facebook with Miss Stephanie on Mondays 2 teaspoons vanilla & Fridays, 10 AM, through May. Evening Book Group is being off ered via Zoom on the last Thursday of the month, 6 PM. Email to express interest in participating. For ebooks 1 cup boiling water and audio books, click on the Cloud Library app on the library's website home page. The library's website has many links to valuable sites for newspapers,articles,genealogy, Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and fl our two 9 inch pans or movies, and more. The library is taking special request call-ins. Call in your order and one 13x9x2 inch pan (or cupcake tins, about 30). In a large mixer library staff will do its best to fi ll them. Orders will be left outside for pickup. If you or bowl combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil, vanilla. Beat a loved one are unable to get out, library staff can deliver to the immediate area. FMI at medium speed for two minutes. Remove from mixer. Stir in www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778. boiling water – don’t worry, batter will be thin. Pour into pans. McArthur Library Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round, 35-40 for sheet pan. For c upcakes, 270 Main Street, Biddeford the time varies depending on size. Bake until toothpick inserted Read-aloud books, online knitting group, book discussions and bedtime stories – all in cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan. Cool available online. FMI www.mcarthurlibrary.org or 284-4181. completely before frosting. Wells Library 1434 Post Road, Wells The library is off ering 60-day temporary library accounts to Wells residents without library cards. Email libstaff @wellstown.org with your name, Wells address, and phone number. You will receive a library card number via email that can be used online. When the library reopens, come by with your photo ID, and you can get your physical library card. York Public Library 15 Long Sands Road, York The library has many online resources (including e-books, e-audiobooks, magazines and movies) and programs that are available through its website. Library staff is also monitoring email and phone and will respond as they are able. FMI www.york.lib. me.us or 363-2818.

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To get the newspaper into your hands in the safest, You make the world 3-19-20most convenient way possible, a better place! To celebrate all the GOOD, and to honor all the do-gooders, T&T has gone Old School we want to know: Be on the lookout for our newly restored newspaper boxes, Who do YOU know who is making appearing now in T&T's neck of the woods and - hopefully soon - beyond! this world a better place? For each issue of Tourist & Town, The latest location? one do-gooder will be selected to receive The outside market this special mug from Natural Life! (www.naturallife.com) at Kennebunk's Snug Harbor Farm Send your nominations to [email protected]

This week's honoree: Susan Aubuchon of Kennebunk – Giving to others is her way of life – Susan is a nurse at York Hospital, a Home Health Care Nurse, and a helper to many whether on or oﬀ the clock. Long before COVID-19 hit, Susan was If you'd like to become happily shopping for others after work and on her days oﬀ . "No request is too one of our newspaper box big or too small," says neighbor and friend Joan locations, let us know. Donner. Susan drives neighbors to appointments, Limited supply! helps with small medical needs – such as changing bandages after minor surgeries – for those who live alone and can use the assistance. She encourages neighbors to call on her without hesitation. Susan also helps procure medical equipment donations such as walkers and wheelchairs."For Susan, nurs- ing isn't a job...it's her life," said Donner. Susan is a HappyMaine! Birthday devoted mother and grandmother. "She is always Susan Aubuchon and vibrant and full of energy." said Donner. "She is a daughter Molly. Susan has three children and four happy and gracious a person." grandchildren.

Susan, you make this world a better place.

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WHAT COS DOES • Feeds 1,100 family units each year at daily food pantry • Feeds 1,867 family units each year at Friday food pantry • Gave out 707 gift cards to families in need Community Outreach Services • Supplies over 200 meals every Thanksgiving and Christmas CHILDRENS' PROGRAM Hunger Emergency Relief Includes a backpack program in all of the elementary schools, snacks in our high school, and a summer lunch Effort (HERE) Programs program. Many children would go without lunch without these programs. FOOD PANTRY FUEL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Monday–Friday, 2pm–4:30pm Provides qualifying households with 100 gallons of A 3-day supply of non-perishable food for any heating fuel up to three times per heating season. size household. Curbside pick-up at Vinegar Hill SPECIFIC NEEDS PROGRAM Music Theatre, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. Has distributed $25,000 to our neighbors in crisis. Contact your local General Assistance Office Anyone who is experiencing a financial challenge in for pick-up and delivery requests. paying their utility bills, purchasing food and personal products as a result of losing a job is encouraged to FRIDAY FOOD PANTRY contact their General Assistance Office who in turn calls on COS to help with these urgent needs. Fresh produce, bread, meat, dessert. Curbside pick-up at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre WHAT CAN YOU DO? Please donate what you can to help COS help your opens at 9am every Friday. neighbors in need at: Call your General Assistance Office if you need delivery. coskennebunks.org