PAGE 2 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 Shops Maine Lighthouses Welcome Visitors for Tours Viewing at least one of the lighthouses that dot the century. Sixty-five still stand. There are more lighthouses Maine coastline is on every visitor’s to-do list, and the in Maine than in any other state, except Michigan and state’s Open Lighthouse Day makes it easy to learn more New York, and more coastal lighthouses than anywhere Renee’s Cat & Dog Gifts about these iconic symbols of Maine. in the nation. Open daily 9–6 Intended to increase awareness of Maine’s maritime Lighthouse preservation is very strong in Maine. The Pet items & gifts, clothing, heritage and the rich history of its lighthouses and light- Maine Lights program, passed by Congress in 1996, led garden, jewelry, nautical, house keepers, Open Lighthouse Day is the largest event to the transfer of 28 lighthouses from the Coast Guard to candles and antiques of its kind in the country. It attracts between 15,000 to local preservation groups or other agencies and served 18,000 visitors each year and offers the general public as a model for the National Historic Lighthouse Pres- Locally made the rare opportunity to explore and learn about more ervation Act of 2000. cat & dog treats! than two dozen historic Maine lights. Except for eight privately owned towers, all but a hand- 207-646-2390 Maine’s eighth annual Open Lighthouse Day will ful of Maine’s lighthouses now have local support groups. 21 South St., Wells take place on Saturday, September 9, when the Coast In addition, two powerful national forces for lighthouse off Rte. 1, near the IGA Guard, in partnership with the State of Maine and the preservation, the American Lighthouse Foundation and American Lighthouse Foundation, will open lighthouses Lighthouse Digest magazine, are based in Maine. www.reneescatanddoggiftshop.com for the public to visit and tour, rain or shine. Hours are While all Maine lighthouses cannot be opened to the from 9 AM to 3 PM, except if otherwise noted. public for safety and accessibility reasons, those that Some lighthouses have limited, timed entry, and are opened will provide a chance to showcase the long- garden decorations folk art & primitives some have age or height restrictions for climbing the lasting partnerships they have shared with the Coast light tower. Visitors must find their own transportation Guard for over 200 years. wrought iron & tinware to get to the lighthouses. Additional information on all of Maine’s lighthouses Known as the “Lighthouse State,” Maine had at least and a detailed list of the lighthouses that will be open on 70 lighthouses guiding mariners by the turn of the 20th September 9 can be found at www.lighthouseday.com. Lighthouses in Southern Maine That Will Participate in Open Lighthouse Day It was dubbed “the available. Climbing restric- style of the period and is 54 bug” because of its small tions: To climb the 26-foot feet high. mer on the Har um Open daily 10 am - 5 pm bor Portland Breakwater size (30 feet). It is on the tower, small children must The lighthouse is ac - S closed Tuesdays • Sunday 11-4 Light, So. Portland National Register of His- be accompanied by an adult. cessible by a 900-foot-long handcrafted country gifts toric Places. In 1942, the The lighthouse is owned breakwater built in 1951. The Country Peddlar Shop Portland Breakwater light was extinguished to by the city of South Port- The jetty connects the light- Harbor Rd., Wells (just off Rte.1 at the Fire Station) 646-6576 Light, also known as Bug protect the harbor during land and is part of Bug house to the Portland Har- Light, in South Portland, World War II; it was reac- Light Park, located at the bor Museum, which lies guards Portland Harbor. tivated in 2002. end of Broadway, near within old Fort Preble, Bug Light was erected in There is free parking Spring Point Marina. located on the campus of 1855 as a wooden tower and nearby at Bug Light Park; The park includes a Southern Maine Commu- in 1875 was rebuilt in cast it is possible to walk to the walking path, the Liberty nity College on Fort Road. iron to resemble a 4th cen- tower. Open Lighthouse Ship Memorial and Cush- Spring Point Ledge tury BC Greek monument Day hours are from 9 AM to ing’s Point House museum. Trust, owner of the light- with six Corinthian columns. 3 PM; guided tours will be To reach the park, take house since 1998, offers Route 77 south into South self-guided tours of the Portland, go east on Broad- tower and living quarters way, then left on Pickett, for $5 per person on sum- which becomes Madison mer weekends and free of Street and leads to the park. charge from 9 AM to 3 PM on Open Lighthouse Day. Climbing restrictions: Spring Point Ledge Visitors must be at least Light, So. Portland 51 inches tall to climb the tower. The climb involves Spring Point Ledge narrow stairs and requires Lighthouse in South Port- passing through small land sits on the west side of hatches. Tennis or hiking the shipping channel into shoes are recommended. Portland Harbor; the light Portland Breakwater Light, also known as Bug Light, in South began shining in 1897. It is Maine Lighthouses Portland, was rebuilt in cast iron to resemble a Greek monument. typical of the “spark plug” continued on page 3

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Shreve’s award-winning for the film ver- will host the Over the past 21 years, novel The Weight of Water sion starring Will Maine Cel- the Foundation has pro- was adapted in 2002 into Smith. ebration of vided nearly $6.2 million a motion picture starring Retired U.S. Reading, at in support of more than 370 Elizabeth Hurley and Sean Army Staff Sgt. 6:30 PM at the family literacy programs Penn. Travis Mills of the Vinegar Hill throughout the state. Her 1998 novel The Pi- 82nd Airborne is a Music Theatre This year’s event will lot’s Wife was selected for recalibrated war- in Arundel. bring together members of Oprah’s Book Club and rior, motivational Since 1989, the Bush family, commu- became an international speaker, actor, au- the Barbara nity leaders, and a lineup of best-seller before being thor, and advocate Bush Founda- best-selling guest authors: adapted for a made-for- for veterans and tion has host- Daniel Silva, Anita Shreve, television film starring amputees. Mills, ed more than Chris Gardner and Travis Christine Lahti in 2002. who became a 60 Celebration Mills. Chris Gardner is an quadruple ampu- of Reading Daniel Silva is the entrepreneur, best-selling tee after surviving events in six award-winning New York author and philanthropist. an explosion while cities across Times best-selling author of His autobiography, The on active duty in Maine native Travis Mills, a qua- the nation. 20 novels. Best known for Pursuit of Happyness, spent Afghanistan, is the druple amputee after serving in Funds his popular series about the more than 20 weeks on author of the New Afghanistan, founded a retreat for raised from legendary spy and art re- York wounded veterans. Best-selling author Daniel Silva recently the celebra- storer, Gabriel Allon, Silva Times appeared on NBC's Meet the Press with tion events recently released House best-selling members of the Bush fam- Chuck Todd. support na- of Spies. Silva recently an- memoir Tough ily and guest authors, as nounced that the Gabriel as They Come. well as preferred seat- Allon books are being de- In June 2017, ing at the evening pro- veloped by MGM for a Mills’ nonprofit gram. Individual tickets television series. organization are available at $150 and Anita Shreve is the New opened a retreat include a pre-event recep- Auntie’s House Bakery York Times best-selling au- for wounded tion. Gourmet Chocolates veterans and For more information Special Orders Welcome their families in about the 2017 Maine Cele- “Vine Cakes” Rome, Maine. bration of Reading, includ- made with Chardonnay Our 26th year! Sponsorship ing sponsorship opportu- or Merlot opportunities nities, please visit www. are available BarbaraBush.org/events or Cookies • Whoopie Pies Dress for Less! and include contact Coleman Lapointe, Ice Cream Moosewiches special ben- Director, Strategic Alli- efits such as ances at 713-444-1747 or Everything is Made from Scratch! 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September Events at the Meetinghouse Museum Shops The Historical Society building located at 938 Post modes, history, language, facts, decorative arts and of Wells and Ogunquit will Road (Route 1) in Wells. and the natural world. other historical items, as host the second presenta- Grumbling is a writer, Dunn is a visual artist, well as a genealogical re- tion in its new series, “Con- editor and teacher who sculptor, and painter who search library. Relax Your Cares Away versations with History.” lives in Portland. Her po- works in her studio in a Other events to be host- Walking Distance to Dock Square On Saturday, September etry collection, Booker’s pine forest in Biddeford. ed by the Historical Society Complimentary Parking 9, at 7 PM, Megan Grum- Point,“ an oral history- Her paintings, prints and are Saturday Tours of the bling and Laura Dunn will driven portrait of a man sculptures are inspired by Meetinghouse Museum talk about artists inspired and a place,” (Ell Pond of “ideas of origins and the on September 9, 23 and 30, by history and the land- Wells) was awarded the outdoor world." between 10 AM to 1 PM. scape. This program will Vassar Miller Prize. Her Copies of Booker’s Point Admission is free and res- take place in the historic work is strongly influenced will be available for pur- ervations are not required. Meetinghouse Museum by stories, documentary chase and autographs at There will also be a the presentation, and bo- History Walk and Talk, a Relaxing Massage & Body Treatments tanical prints by Laura tour of private cemeteries, Rejuvenating Facials Dunn will be on display. on Saturday, September Manicures & Pedicures Light refreshments will 16 at 10 AM. Meet at the Spa & Beauty Boutique be offered in a pop up café Meetinghouse Museum at from the Bistro at R&R 938 Post Road in Wells. The Chocolates of Wells. The fee is $5; free for HSWO suggested donation is $5. members. Call to reserve a Space can be reserved by spot: 207-646-4775. e-mailing info@wohistory. org or by calling 207-646- 4775. The Meetinghouse Mu- fra 31 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk seum was built in 1862 for tom mi Online bookings welcome • www.cottagebreeze.com the First Congregational s n u g 207.967.2259 • Open Mon.–Sat. Church of Wells. Now on c the National Register of The Meetinghouse Museum in Wells is the headquarters of Historic Places, it houses morph the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit. exhibits of nautical arti- Gallery & Emporium Kennebunkport 207-967-2900 Bicycle Company Embrace the Unusual Rentals • Sales • Tours • Service Clothing, accessories & child trailers

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St. Anthony’s Franciscan Monastery, Beach St., Kennebunk, 207- 967-2011. Sunday Mass, 8, 9:15 and 11 AM; Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM; Wednesday and Friday, 7 PM; Saturday, 8 AM. Sunday, Sept. 10, 4 PM Organ and Trumpet Concert St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm St., Biddeford. Saturday, 4 PM; Sunday, 8 AM (French) and 11 AM. to celebrate the renovation

St. Margaret’s Church, 6 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach, 207- of the church pipe organ. Kennebunk Christian Assembly of God, 58 Portland Rd. (Rte. 282-3321. Mass, Saturday 4 PM; Sunday, 8:30 (10:30 AM Trumpeter Thomas Kremser 1), Kennebunk, 985-7346. Sunday worship, 10 AM; evening at St. Luke Chapel, July 4 through Columbus Day); Monday, prayer, 6:30 PM; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 AM. and organist Warren King. Kennebunk Baptist Church Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, 544 Post Rd. (Rte. St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Rd. (Rte.1), Kennebunk, 1), Wells, 207-641-0603. Bible study, 9 AM; Sunday 207-985-6252. Saturday Mass, 4 PM; Sunday Mass, 8 and 10 77 Main Street, Kennebunk worship, 10Worship AM; Wednesday study group, 7 PM. FMI www. AM; weekdays, 9 AM. lighthousenazarenemaine.org. Admission is by donation. St. Mary’s Church, Eldridge Rd., Wells, 207-646-5605. Messiah ChristianServ Church, Rte.ices 1, near the Wells-Kennebunk Saturday Mass, 4 and 6 PM; Sunday Mass, 9 and 11 AM; town line, 207-985-9287. Sunday worship, 9:30 AM, nursery weekdays 8 AM. care available; Wednesday worship, 6:30 PM. St. Phillip Church, 404 Goodwins Mills Rd., Lyman. Saturday, Seacoast Chapel, 228 Buxton Rd., Saco, 207-282-3000. 4:30 PM; Sunday, 9 AM. GREEK ORTHODOX Sunday prayer service, 9:30, 10 AM worship. Nursery and St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Bradley St., Saco, kids’ church provided. FMI www.seacoastchapel.com. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE 207-284-5651. Sunday Orthros, 8:45 AM; divine liturgy 9:30 First Church of Christ, Scientist, 5 Heritage Lane, Kennebunk, AM; weekday liturgies, 8:30 AM. Sea Road Christian Church, 140 Sea Rd., Kennebunk, 207- 207-985-7820. Sunday worship and Sunday school, 10:30 985-3319. Sunday morning worship service 9:30 AM with AM; Wednesday evening service, 7:30 PM. Childcare available LUTHERAN children’s Sunday school during the service. 10:45AM service at all services. Online Sunday service, 10 AM. Public Reading Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer and Lord streets, followed with breakout discussion groups. Communion, first Room, 5 Heritage Lane, Kennebunk, open Monday and Friday, Kennebunk, 207-985-4803. July 1 to September 3, Sunday Sunday of the month. noon to 3 PM. service at 9:30 AM followed by fellowship and brunch. Nursery and Sunday school provided 10:15-11:45 AM. www. Southern Maine Church of Christ, 159 Alfred Rd., West CONGREGATIONAL kennebunklutheran.org. Kennebunk, 207-216-2097. Sunday Bible study, 9:30 AM; First Congregational Church, 140 North St. Kennebunkport, worship service, 10:30 AM; Sunday evening Bible study, 6 PM; 207-967-3897. Sunday school and worship, 9:30 AM. www. SYNAGOGUES Wednesday Bible classes, 7 PM. FMI www.sm-cc.org. firstchurchkennebunkport.com. Congregation Bet Ha’am, Reform, 81 Westbrook St., South Portland, 207-879-0028. Shabbat services – Friday, 7:30 PM. The Temple in Ocean Park, 50 Temple Ave., Ocean Park, a South Congregational Church, 2 North St., Kennebunkport, (Family service, second Friday of the month – call for location community adjacent to Old Orchard Beach, 207-934-9068, ext. 207-967-2793. Sunday worship, 9:30 AM; 10:30 AM after and times); Saturday Torah study, 9 AM, worship service 10 201. Sunday services, 10:30 AM from June 26 to September 4. Labor Day; child care available. AM, followed by kiddush. All welcome. FMI www.bethaam.org. Sermons by guest preachers. Supervised nursery and Sunday school kindergarten through sixth grade from 10:15 to 11:45 Congregational Church of Wells, at the Historical Meeting Shaarey Tphiloh, Orthodox, 76 Noyes St., Portland, 207-773- AM. FMI www.oceanpark.org. House, 938 Post Road (Rte .1), Wells, 207-646-4309. Sunday 0693. Summer schedule – Friday services, 7:15 PM; Shabbat worship services, 9:30 AM; nursery care available. mornings, 9AM, followed by Kiddush. FMI and candle lighting BAPTIST times www.mainesynagogue.org First Baptist Church, 31 Main St., North Berwick, 207-676-2663. North Parish Congregational Church, 895 Main St., Sanford, Sunday service 9:30 AM, with supervised children’s church, 207-324-3163. Sunday worship 9:30 AM. FMI www. Temple Beth El, Conservative, 400 Deering Ave., Portland, 207- June through September. FMI www.fbcnorthberwick.com. northparishucc.org. 774-2649. Shabbat services – Friday, 5:30 PM; Saturday Torah study, prayer and song, 9:30 AM followed by kiddush. Morning High Pine Baptist Church, Rte. 109, Wells, 216-9910. Sunday EPISCOPAL minyan every weekday 6:50 to 7:15 AM. FMI www.tbemaine.org. worship, 10 AM, Sunday school and child care available. St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 167 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-8043. Services at 8 AM every Sunday at the outdoor UNITARIAN-UNIVERSALIST Kennebunk Baptist Church, 77 Main St., Kennebunk, 207- chapel (weather permitting), June 19 through Labor Day. First Parish Unitarian-Universalist Church, Rte. 1, Kennebunk, 985-4207. Summer Sunday worship begins at 10 AM; Morning prayer in the church, 10 AM. After Labor Day, 9:30 AM. 207-985-3700. Sunday worship led by congregation members, Tuesday Ladies Bible Fellowship, 10 AM to noon; Wednesday 9:30 AM, followed by coffee hour. Nursery care for children Bible study, 7 PM. Handicap accessible. FMI www. Saint David’s Episcopal Church, 138 York Street, (Rte. 1 under 4 years. kennebunkbaptistchurch.org. south) Kennebunk. Summer worship begins on Sunday, June 5, Rite I Eucharist 8 AM, Rite 2 Eucharist 9:30 AM. Bible Unitarian-Universalist Church, Ferry Beach in Saco. Sunday Ogunquit Baptist Church, Shore Rd., Ogunquit, 207-646- Adventure resumes in mid-September. service, 10 AM through June. Service 8:30 AM, no Sunday 2160. Sunday worship, 9:30 AM followed by fellowship. FMI school July and August. ogunquitbaptistchurch.org. St. George’s Episcopal Church, 3 Emerson St., Sanford, 207-324-8119. Summer worship services Sundays at 9 AM Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St., Village Baptist Church, 6 Maine St., Kennebunkport, 207-967- through September 3. www.stgeorgesanford.org. Sanford, 207-324-3191. Summer services in the parlor at 3240. July and August, Sunday worship 10 AM; worship services 9:30 AM through September 3. No church school or childcare. at the Wildwood Chapel on Wildes District Road, 8 AM. St. George’s Episcopal Church, 407 York St., York, 207-363- www.sanforduuchurch.org. 7376. Sunday service with Holy Eucharist, 8 AM; Holy Eucharist Wells Branch Baptist Church, 1342 Branch Rd. (Rte. 9A), with choir, 9 AM; Holy Eucharist for healing Thursday, 10 AM. UNITED METHODIST Wells, 207-985-7537. Sunday worship service, 9 and 10:45 Christ Church, 6 Dane St., Kennebunk, 207-985-4494. AM; evening song and Bible study, 6 PM, nursery available. St. Peter’s by-the-Sea, Shore Rd., Cape Neddick, 207-361- Handicap accessible. Sunday worship, 10 AM; nursery care Wednesday Bible study and prayer service, 7 PM. 2030. Holy Eucharist with homily, 8 AM; Holy Eucharist with available. www.christchurchkennebunk.org sermon and music, 10 AM. June 12 through September 18. Wildwood Chapel, Turbat’s Creek Rd., Kennebunkport. July Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., Cape Porpoise, 207- and August, Sunday service, 8 AM. Trinity Chapel, junction of Railroad Ave. and Woodland Ave. 967-5787. July and August, Sunday worship, 8 and 10 AM; (off south end of Beach Ave.), Kennebunk Beach, 207-967- nursery care and Sunday school, 10 AM. CATHOLIC 3056. Sunday service, 9 AM, through Labor Day weekend. All Saints Catholic Mission, 45 School St., Ogunquit, 207- United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk, 207- 646-5605. Saturday Mass, 5:30 PM; Sunday Mass, 8:30 and Trinity Episcopal Church, 546 York St., York Harbor, 207- 985-6632. Sunday worship, 8:30 AM; nursery care available. 10 AM, Memorial Day to Labor Day. 363-5095. Sunday service with Holy Eucharist, 10:30 AM. June 19 through September 4. Summer Concert Series, York-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, 1026 Rte. 1, York, Most Holy Trinity Church, 271 Main St., Saco. Saturday, 4 Sunday evenings, 5 PM Free will offering appreciated. FMI 207-363-2749. Morning worship at 1026 Rte. 1, York, 9:30 PM; Sunday 8:30 and 10:30 AM. www.trinityyorkharbor.com. AM. Services Sundays, June 19 through September 4.

Visitors are always welcome at our community churches. Hotels, inns and campgrounds are encouraged to clip and post this directory, published by the Tourist News, for the convenience of their guests. TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 11 "Strut Your Mutt" Event Will Benefit AWS Shops Strut Your Mutt, now in its 23rd year, is the single largest fundraiser for the Clothing for women & men Animal Welfare Society Jewelry • Household goods in West Kennebunk. This year’s event will be held Open 10-4 Mon.–Sat. on Sunday, September 10. Now accepting Early Fall items! The fun begins at 11 Call ahead to be sure we are taking consignments that day. AM, at Mother’s Beach Donations & Consignments accepted anytime in Kennebunk. The event 207-985-3544 features a two-mile walk 2 Bragdon Lane Adopt a cat here along the beach. Last year Kennebunk from Safe Haven! nearly 300 people and their (next to Anchor Fence) four-footed companions participated. Participants, Thursdays in Sept. & Oct. – White tickets are half-price! with or without dogs, Last year nearly 300 people and their four-footed companions participated in the two-mile are encouraged to collect walk along Kennebunk Beach. Participants, with or without dogs, are encouraged to collect pledges from friends, fam- pledges from friends, family and co-workers. ily and co-workers. YORK VILLAGE MARKETPLACE Registration for the walk businesses really come merchant and vendor Sponsorships start at starts at 9 AM. Registration together to raise money, booths; and live music by $250. To learn more about Model Trains fees received in advance and we couldn’t do what the Serfs. this year’s sponsorship & Slot Cars (prior to September 8) are we do without them.” This year's sponsors opportunities and benefits, New, Used & Vintage $12 for an individual and The festivities also in- include HM Payson, The contact Kerrie Leclair, di- Model Trains, Slot Cars & Accessories $25 per family. Teams of clude a photo booth (new Parent Group, Congdon’s rector of development walkers can also register. this year); a kids zone, Doughnuts, Captain’s at 207-985-3244, ext. 123 Operating Layouts • Die Cast & Ephemera Prizes will be awarded to sponsored by Stonewall Quarters, Weirs Buick or Courtney McKenna, Lionel, MTH, Atlas, Woodland Scenes, Carrera, top fundraisers. You could Kitchen, with carnival GMC, ServPro of Bidd- development associate Scalextric, AFX, Kadee, Broadway Ltd., Kato win a getaway to Portland, games and a bounce house; eford-Saco, Avita of Wells, at 207-985-3244, ext. 133. Open 7 days 10-5 complete with a night of a canine agility zone, spon- Garrett Pillsbury, Cherie’s In addition to care for dog boarding (some re- sored by Williams-Greco; Bakery, Atria Kennebunk, dogs, the society provides 207-363-4830 • 891 Route 1, York strictions do apply). Other a wellness zone with dog Old Vines Wine Bar, Edi- care for cats and smaller 1.5 mi. north of York Info Center prizes include tickets, gift microchip scans and nail son Press, Aerus and The animals, such as gerbils, cards and pet supplies. trims; a pet pavilion with Captain Jefferds Inn. rabbits and other animals. For details and to regis- The society also con- ter go to animalwelfaresoci- tracts with 21 towns in ety.org call 207-985-3244 or southern Maine to pro- visit the shelter on Holland vide shelter for stray or Road in West Kennebunk. abandoned pets. Last year, All registrants receive a AWS cared for more than T-shirt and pooch bandana 3500 pets and assisted (while supplies last). thousands more through Kennebunk Savings is life-saving community the underwriting sponsor, programs and services, From recent which means that all regis- such Pets and Women to open to hard-to-find, tration fees, sponsorships Safety, Paws in Stripes, be- at. 1000s of hardcover, and pledge money raised havior and training classes Wed.–S from the walk benefit pets and the in-house veteri- tradepaper needing medical care. nary clinic. 10 AM–5:30 PM & mass market books. Stephanie Kelley, AWS The Animal Welfare From classics & cozies marketing associate, says, Society is located at 46 to tough guys & thrillers. “Strut Your Mutt is an Holland Road in West 1 Bourne St. • Kennebunk • 207-985-8706 amazing event that brings Kennebunk.FMI call 207- together people and their 985-3244. (Just steps off Main St., behind Xtramart) pooches for a day of cel- www.mainelymurders.com ebration and fun. Our com- munity members and local OPEN 10 - 5 • SUN 10 - 4 • closed Mondays

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Lunch and Learn: The Friendship of Henry Strater and Kayaking on the Little River Estuary, 10 AM to 1 PM, Visitor WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 Ernest Hemingway, noon, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Center, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Paddle Stories by the Sea, 9 to 10 AM, Ogunquit Museum of Ameri- Rd., Wells. The art director from the Ogunquit Museum of the salt marsh with a registered Maine guide and naturalist. can Art, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. For kids ages 4 to 8, story American Art will speak. Bring a lunch. Light refreshments Minimum age is 12 (12 to 15-year-olds must be accompanied and art project. $5/members free. FMI 646-4909. provided. Event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the by an adult). Maximum participants is 6. Maximum weight Wells Public Library. FMI 646-8181. for kayaks is 325 pounds. Participants must be able to get Story Time and Trolley Ride, 10:30 AM, Seashore Trolley up from a seated position on the ground. $40 members/$50 Museum, Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. Children must First Friday Wine and Cheese ReceptionAugust, 5 to 7 PM, Rusty 30nonmembers. to FMI S 646-1555ept. or wellsreserve.org. 13 be accompanied by an adult. FMI 967-2800 or trolleymu- Fly Gallery, 24 Ocean Ave. (upstairs), Kennebunkport. Local seum.org. and regional artists' work on display. FMI 508-982-5398. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Art Guild of the Kennebunks Annual Awards Exhibi- Late Summer Exhibitions at the Barn Gallery, junction of SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 tion, 10 AM to 7 PM, South Congregational Church, 8 Shore Road and Bourne Lane in Ogunquit. Gallery hours Tomato Day at York Farmers’ Market, 9 AM to 1 PM. Tomato Temple St., Kennebunkport. "Meet the Artist" Reception, 5 are 11 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday,C andalendar 1 to 5 tasting begins at 11 AM. Everyone can vote for their favorite to 7 PM. Public is invited and admission is free. Exhibition PM on Sunday. Continues through September 9. FMI 646- tomato varieties and the farms that grew them. The tomato continues Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, noon to 8400 or barngallery.org. theme will continue throughout the day with prepared food 4 PM. Donations to its local scholarship fund are appreci- vendors offering special treats and recipes with tomato in- ated. FMI 251-8439 or [email protected]. A Dive Into the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Ma- gredients. York Region Chamber of Commerce, 1 Stonewall rine National Monument, noon to 1 PM, Mather Audito- Lane, York. See story on page 28. The Friendship of Henry Strater and Ernest Heming- rium, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Presentation – way Exhibit, noon, follow up to Lunch and Learn, Ogun- by Jennifer Feld, Ocean Campaign Director, Conservation Saco Bay Artists Show and Sale, 9 AM to 4 PM, Memorial quit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Law Foundation. $2 suggested donation. Bring a bag lunch. Library lawn, 11 Temple Ave., Old Orchard Beach. Free ad- The event is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Wells mission. FMI sacobayartists.org. Public Library. Registration is required. FMI and to register Comedy Show, 7 PM, Wells Harbor Gazebo, (under pavil- 646-8181. ion if it rains). New England comedians; all family-friendly Labor Day Weekend Extravaganza, 9 AM to 8 PM, Scar- entertainment; hosted by Craft Comedy and Geoff Payson; borough Marsh Audubon Center, Pine Point Rd., Scarbor- Annual 100 x 100 Fundraiser, 4:30 PM, members, 5 to 7 food trucks. Free parking; trolley accessible. FMI 646-5826. ough. Features an end-of-season store sale, door prizes, a PM, general public, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave., Ken- used-book sale, crafts for the kids, a bake sale on Saturday, nebunk. Event includes 100 paintings, photographs and Wednesday Evening at Jordan Hall, 7:30 to 9 PM, 46 a yard sale and more. Continues through Monday, Septem- mixed media for $100 each and a silent auction of art and Temple Ave., Old Orchard Beach. Voices in Harmony, di- ber 4. FMI [email protected], 883-5100. items from local artisans and businesses. Light refresh- rected by Camille Curtis Saucier, will perform. Tickets are ments. FMI 967-9120. $5. FMI 934-9068. Liz Hoag Exhibit opens at Maine Art Shows, 10 Chase Hill Rd., Kennebunk Lower Village. Gallery open daily 11 AM to Maine Celebration of Reading, 6:30 PM, Vinegar Hill Mu- Heartbreak Hotel opens, Ogunquit Playhouse, Rte. 1, Ogun- 5 PM. Continues to September 21. FMI maine-art.com or sic Theatre, 53 Old Post Rd., Arundel. The Barbara Bush quit. Continues to September 30. FMI and tickets, 646-5511. 967-0049. Foundation for Family Literacy will host the evening of storytelling with members of the Bush family, community THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 "Fabulous Folk – Celebrating American Folk Art," a leaders and best-selling authors Daniel Silva, Chris Gard- Laudholm's Farming Past, 10 AM to noon, Gazebo, Wells group exhibition, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 PM, ner, Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Delve into the history Arundel Farm Gallery, 76 Arundel Road, Arundel. Exhibit and actress Teri Hatcher. Tickets $150 each includes an of this site, from Native American life to English settlement, continues through September 16. FMI call 561-702-6396 or autographed book by a guest author. Sponsorships are from farmland to estuarine reserve. This docent-led walk visit www.ArundelFarmGallery.com. available. FMI about tickets and sponsorships 985-5552 or covers about a half-mile. Free with site admission. FMI 646- vinegarhillmusictheatre.com. 1555 or wellsreserve.org. Summer Concert Series with the New Legacy Swing Band, 6:30 PM, Hope Hobbs Memorial Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, 27th Annual Capriccio, Ogunquit’s celebration of the Arts. Kennebunk Beach History Walking Tour, 2 PM, one- Harbor Rd., Wells. The last concert of the series includes big Kicks off with bass-baritone Erik Kroncke performing Broad- mile loop begins and ends at Trinity Chapel, Railroad band, jazz, swing, waltzes Latin, rock and roll and R& B for way tunes and opera favorites, 8 PM, Dunaway Center, 23 Ave., Kennebunk Beach. A tour guide will talk about the dancing and listening. Free admission. FMI wellsrec.org. School St., Ogunquit. Friday, September 15, Andy Happel development of Kennebunk Beach as a tourist destina- and Los Galacticus string band in concert, 8 PM, Dunaway tion. $10/$5 members. Continues Thursdays and Fridays Novel Jazz Septet Concert, 7:30 PM, Saco River Theatre, Center. Tickets for concerts $18 advance, $20 door, $5 stu- through September 15. FMI 985-4802 or brickstoremu- 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Tickets $20; students and se- dents. Continues through September 17. FMI, complete seum.org. niors $18. Reservations required. FMI 929-6472 or sacori- schedule and tickets, ogunquitperformingarts.org. vertheatre.org. "Back to School Silent Auction and Cocktail Party, 5 to SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 7 PM, Colony Hotel, 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Ap- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 New England Parkinson’s Ride, 8 AM, Ball Park, Old Orchard petizers, cash bar, music by Rob Spaulding. Tickets $25. Labor Day Raffle Drawing and Picnic with live music, Beach. Cyclists may choose from 10, 30, 50 or 100-mile rides. All proceeds benefits Friends of the Town House School's Franciscan Guest House grounds, 26 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. Continues through Sunday, September 10, 5 PM. FMI and to efforts to save the last remaining one-room schoolhouse in Bring your own bag lunch or purchase one at the Guest register neparkinsonsride.com. Kennebunkport. FMI and tickets, call 967-0262 or 967-2987. House. Raffle tickets for the $5000 grand prize, plus more prizes may be purchased weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. All Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival, 10 AM, Wells Reserve, Climate Change in New England: From Science to So- proceeds benefit the maintenance and preservation of the Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. 130 New England's finest artisans lutions, 6 to 7:30 PM, Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve, monastery. FMI 967-4865 or franciscanguesthouse.com. exhibit their wares. Music and food round out the 2-day Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Suggested donation $5. Speaker festival. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Continues is Cameron P. Wake, Ph.D. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Annual Labor Day Weekend Concert, 7 PM, Ogunquit on September 10. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Baptist Church, 157 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Includes the OBC musicians plus Trinity Trio (organ, piano, violin), Church on Maine Open Lighthouse Day offers the public an oppor- the Cape, Cape Porpoise; Lisa White, soprano. St. Mary's tunity to explore and learn about more than two dozen Catholic Church and Mary Carol Kennedy, saxophone and historic Maine lights. See story on page 2 for participating flute, North Saco Congregational Christian Church, Saco and southern Maine lighthouses. Hillside Chapel, Arundel. FMI 646-2160. The next issue is September 14, 18th Annual Bike Fest, 10 AM to 1 PM, features motorcycle Fall & Holiday Craft Fairs MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 showcase, live music, pig roast and vendors at The Pier, Old Garden Interventions, 10 AM to 5 PM, Ogunquit Museum of Orchard Beach. FMI trueoob.com. The deadline for the Sept. 14 issue American Art, Sculpture Gardens, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. A one-day participatory event with Deborah Wing-Sproul, Summer Solstice and League of Maine Craft Show, 10 is Tuesday at noon, Sept. 5. "Seen and Heard." FMI 646-4909 or ogunquitmuseum.org. AM to 4 PM, Wells Junior High School, 1470 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells. Features more than 70 Maine and New England artists Send publicity information for exhibits, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 and crafters; live music by Carolyn Currie of Cumberland and Book Talk, 10:30 AM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands performances, public suppers, fairs John Tercyak of Bar Harbor; Beach Dawgs Café lunch spe- Rd., York. Michael Behnke will discuss The Evangelicals: The cials and snacks. Rain or shine; free parking and admission. and other events to: Struggle to Shape America by Pulitzer Prize winner Frances Continues September 10. FMI summersolsticecraftshows. The Tourist News FitzGerald. FMI 363-2818 or [email protected]. com or 646-5172. Tourist179 Cat Mousam News Road Documentary Screening: In the Blood, 6 PM, Wells Public Vintage and Vine, 4 to 7:30 PM, Strawbery Banke, Ports- Kennebunk ME 04043 Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. Maine musician, photographer mouth, New Hampshire. Area restaurants and wine distribu- and filmmaker Sumner McKane will present the documen- tor participants, silent auction, complimentary trolley to site Tel. 207-985-2244 tary based on stories of 19th century Maine loggers. Event from city parking lots. Fundraiser for the Strawbery Banke is free and sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Public Museum. FMI and tickets, strawberybanke.org. E-mail: [email protected] Library. FMI 646-8181. TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 13

Calendar continued from page 12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Kayaking on the Little River Estuary, 1 to 4 PM, Visitor Park Model for Sale Family Film Series, 6:30 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Center, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Paddle at Sea-Vu West Resort in Wells Sands Rd., York. This week's film is Boss Baby. FMI 363-2818 the salt marsh with a registered Maine guide and naturalist. or [email protected]. Minimum age is 12 (12 to 15-year-olds must be accompanied Season: Mother’s Day weekend through by an adult). Maximum participants is 6. Maximum weight Columbus Day weekend. Conversations with History, 7 PM, Meetinghouse Museum for kayaks is 325 pounds. Participants must be able to get Can sleep up at the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, 938 Post Rd., up from a seated position on the ground. $40 members/$50 to 7 comfortably. For Sale Wells. Artists Megan Grumbling and Laura Dunn will speak nonmembers. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Open concept about inspiration drawn from history and landscape. Light refreshments available for sale at the pop up cafe from the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 with Sunroom Bistro at R&R Chocolates of Wells. $5 suggested donation. Kennebunk Land Trust's Annual Thank You to Communi- Price: $74,500 FMI and to reserve a seat, 646-4775 or [email protected]. ty Reception, 5:30 PM, Brick Store Museum Program Center, Call: Pat at 4 Dane St., Kennebunk. Guest speakers for the evening will 508-729-1184 Tom Snow Trio Concert, 7:30 to 10 PM, Mast Cove Gal- be Kate and Tom Chappell. Light food and refreshments will for more details leries, 1 Mast Cove Lane, Kennebunkport. Featuring Tom be provided. FMI and RSVP the KLT office, 985-8734 between and to Snow, piano; Grant Gordy, guitar; Joe Walsh, mandolin. $20 8:30 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday. donation includes light refreshments, BYOB. Reservations arrange a visit. requested. FMI 967-3453 or mastcove.com. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Annual Strut Your Mutt, 11 AM, Mother’s Beach, Kennebunk. Pledges accepted; proceeds benefit the Animal Welfare Society’s Sadie Fund, a medical fund for animals in need. Registration begins at 10. FMI animalwelfaresociety.org.

Beach Raid, 8 to 10 AM. Features beach-themed obstacles and a cycle of beach boot camp stations for athletes of all fitness levels, Old Orchard Beach. FMI trueoob.com.

Benefit Concert "At the River," 3 PM, Old White Church, $176,000 to $199,000 15 Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. Baritone Peter Allen and pia- Fully Furnished nist Paul Machlin will perform a river-themed program for the Saco River Theatre. Ticket sales will go to the theatre. Minutes from the beach, $20/$18 senior and students. Reservations advised. FMI gated community, 929-6472 or sacorivertheatre.org. beach trolley, pools, tennis, fitness & more. Organ Dedication and Concert, 4 PM, Kennebunk Bap- May 1 to Oct. 31. Wells, ME tist Church, 77 Main St., Kennebunk. Trumpeter Thomas Kremser and organist Warren King will present classical and Janna Syrene not-so-classical music to celebrate the renovation of the 207-475-8626 church's pipe organ. Free will donations will help to support TeamSyrene.com the missions of Kennebunk Baptist Church. FMI 985-4207.

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SEPTEMBER 23 OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 7 Making Juggling Classic Music of the 50s 25th Anniversary Tour Tolerable • 300 wooded acres, including a 68-acre preserve and 60s and More ELLIS PAUL • Kennebunkport’s famed sandy beaches and Maine’s IVAN PECEL THE DOO WOP WITH rocky coast less than a 10 minute drive SOPHIE B. HAWKINS • Five spacious cottage designs, ranging from PROJECT 866 to 1350 square feet • A pool, fire pits, waterfall, and a 6,000 square foot 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, ME (207) 985-5552 community center and clubhouse with a fitness center • A poolside fire bar Visit www.vinegarhillmusictheatre.com • Introductory prices starting at $235,900 for tickets! 1976 Portland Road, Arundel, ME 04046 (207) 467-7000 CapeArundelCottages.com PAGE 14 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017

Southern Maine is known for its miles of sandy at the end of Mile Road). At the Mile Road parking area, stickers, available at Biddeford City Hall, are required. beaches. Several communities have more than there are restrooms, a restaurant with a take-out window, Resident stickers are $25 for the first vehicle; $15, addi- one beach. The town of Old Orchard Beach is a playground and a viewing area with benches. tional vehicles at the same address; $15 for seniors age named for its seven-mile stretch of sand. The There is an arcade, shops and other eateries nearby. 65 and older. Non-resident stickers are $20 a day, $40 coastal towns and their beaches are listed Besides metered parking, there are several privately for 3 days, $65 for 7 days and $125 for the season. FMI from south to north. owned parking lots. Rates at parking lots are: full day 207-284-9307. $20, 8 AM to 5 PM; half-day $12, noon to 5 PM. There Biddeford Pool Beach is a two-mile sandy beach with Kittery are hourly meters only at the Mile Road and Gold Rib- gentle surf on the tidal basin side of Biddeford Pool, ac- Crescent Beach and Sea Point Beach are located just bon parking lots. Resident beach stickers are $35 and are cessible from Route 208. A sticker, available at Biddeford a few miles south of York Harbor and are each about available online at wellstown.org or at Wells Town Hall. City Hall, is required to park. After 5 PM, parking is free. 1/3-mile long. Parking is by permit only. FMI, call the Town Hall at 207-646-5113 or the Chamber The beach has a bathhouse, and lifeguards are on duty. Dogs are allowed on Kittery beaches before 10 AM of Commerce at 646-2451. Dogs are not permitted on the Hills Beach is more than 500 yards of beautiful sandy and after 5 PM. This restriction applies from June 15 to beach from 8 AM to 6 PM through September 15. Dogs beach along Saco Bay facing Portland to the north. September 10. Leash and clean-up rules always apply. must be leashed at all times after 6 PM. It’s located next to the University of New England on Neither beach offers facilities. FMI call Kittery Town Hall Crescent Surf Beach is a fine white sand beach with Hills Beach Road. Parking is very limited. In addition at 207-439-0452 or visit www.kittery.org. salt marshes, located between Wells Beach and Moody to swimming, this area is popular for bird watching. Fort Foster Park, located on Gerrish Island (connected Beach. There are tidal pools that are great for children, Leashed dogs are allowed before 9 AM and after 8 PM to the mainland), has several beach/swimming areas, and seals can be spotted offshore on Bucklin Rock. on all three beaches. picnic spots and bathroom facilities. The 88-acre park Parking is available on Gold Ribbon Drive; the beach Saco has roads and pathways for biking and hiking, and there entrance is just beyond the parking area. Porta-potties are military structures and batteries dating back to the are available. Parking is metered and is limited. The best Ferry Beach, part of Ferry Beach State Park, is located late 1800s. time to go to Crescent Surf Beach is between high tides, off Route 9 on Bay View Road between Old Orchard There is a park entry fee of $10 per vehicle that in- since the beach is very narrow at high tide. Beach and Camp Ellis in Saco. cludes all passengers for a full day. Bicyclists, pedestrians Drakes Island Beach is quieter than other Wells The nearly mile-long beach continues to the north as and seniors are $5. Children under age 12, $1. Season beaches because it’s away from the main beach and abuts Ocean Park Beach, then Old Orchard Beach, ending with passes are available for town residents at $20 per house- a much smaller residential neighborhood. The northern Pine Point Beach in Scarborough. There are lifeguards on hold; season passes for nonresidents are $60. end of the beach borders Laudholm Beach and a Rachel the beach late June to mid-September, 10 AM to 5 PM, Fort Foster Park permits dogs during all open hours, Carson bird sanctuary. daily. From July through August, dogs are permitted but they must be leashed. Dog waste must be bagged and Drakes Island Beach has plenty of metered parking; on leash from 9 AM to 5 PM, All other times, dogs are removed from the park. Dogs are prohibited from the rates are posted. Beach-goers may use coins, credit or permitted off-leash with voice control and leash on-hand. east side of Pier Beach; watch for signs. FMI 207-439-0452. debit cards or may purchase tokens from the town hall, Dog waste must be bagged and removed from the beach. Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. The There are restrooms and changing rooms. York beach has bathroom and changing facilities, lifeguards The 117-acre state park has wooded areas, nature trails, picnic tables and a play area. Admission is $6 per The beaches of York include Short Sands, Long Sands on duty and allows dogs on the beach from April 1 to person for residents; $8 non-residents; children ages 5 and Harbor beaches. June 15. After June 15, no dogs are allowed on the beach from 8 AM to 6 PM. to 11, $4; free for residents over age 65, and $4 for non- Long Sands Beach allows surfing in designated areas, residents over age 65; children age 5 and under are free. is handicap accessible, has lifeguards, restrooms and Groups are $5 per person. float and beach umbrella rentals. Food and beverages Kennebunk are available near Short Sands and Long Sands beaches. The Kennebunk beaches consist of one mile of sandy and pebble beaches that includes Gooch’s, Middle and Mother’s Old Orchard Beach A parking sticker is required for Harbor Beach from With seven miles of wide sandy beach, Old Orchard beaches May 15 to October 15 (available to residents at the Town . The longest stretch of sandy beach is Gooch’s. Beach is the longest in the state. It is also one of Maine’s Hall for $40 or $20 for seniors). Short and Long Sands Public parking is available along Beach Avenue and side most popular recreational areas, with a large amusement beaches use parking meters from 8 AM to 9 PM. streets, as well as at a small lot at Mother’s Beach; however, park, arcade games, restaurants food vendors and plenty Dogs are allowed to run without a leash on York all parking is by permit only from June 15 to September 15. of nighttime entertainment. beaches from sunrise to 8 AM as long as owner is pres- Beach parking permits can be obtained at Kennebunk The beach offers good surf and is wide enough for ent with leash at hand. No dogs allowed from 8 AM to 6 Town Hall. Beach-pass vehicle stickers are available for beach games. Lifeguards are on duty. Dogs are allowed PM. Dogs on leashes are allowed from 6 PM to sunrise. residents (limit of 3 beach stickers per household); there on the beach before 10 AM and after 5 PM. All dogs must These rules apply between May 20 and September 20. At is no fee for the first vehicle, $5 for the second vehicle be under voice control and pet owners. Dog waste must other times of year, dogs are allowed on beach as long and $10 for the third vehicle; taxpayers/residents may be bagged and removed from the beach. as owner is present with a leash at hand. Clean-up rules purchase passes for guests at $25 each. Nonresident Most of the beach utilizes parking meters. Parking always apply. There are no facilities at Short Sands or beach passes are $25/day, $100/week, or $200 for the is limited, however, and car-pooling for beach-goers Harbor beaches. FMI 207-363-1000. season. Surfing is permitted at all of the beaches. is recommended. Across from the entrance to Palace Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 9 AM to 5 PM Playland, there are bathrooms and changing facilities. Ogunquit from June 15 through Labor Day. Dogs must be under FMI call 207-934-2500. One of southern Maine’s most popular beaches, voice control or on leashes. Owners must carry a leash Ogunquit Beach is a three-mile sand bar of beach and at all times. Dog waste must be bagged and removed dunes bordered by the Ogunquit River and the Atlantic from the beach. FMI, www.kennebunkmaine.us or call Kennebunk Town Hall at 207-985-2102. Explore Ocean. Food and beverages are available adjacent to the the Seashore main beach parking lot. Kennebunkport The beach has multiple parking areas; rates and from Maine Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport is located schedules differ. Perkins Cove and Cottage Street are to Florida hourly; others, daily. The main beach lot charges $30 per three miles east of Cape Porpoise off Route 9. Known for day in season. Beach passes are available to year-round its secluded setting and warm, shallow tidal pools, Park- with this handy residents and may be obtained at the Visitor Services De- ing stickers are required for parking from Memorial Day guidebook! partment, downstairs at the Dunaway Center, Monday weekend through Labor Day weekend between 8 AM through Friday, 8 AM to 1 PM. and 6 PM. Stickers are sold at the Kennebunkport Town Written by Dogs are prohibited from the beach from April 1 to Office from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. They are also available at Judith Hansen, September 30. Ogunquit Beach has restrooms, lifeguards the Kennebunkport Police Department on Route 9 any publisher time and at the Goose Rocks Beach General Store. Cost and places to surf. FMI 207-646-5139. of the Tourist News for residents and taxpayers is $5, nonresidents is $15 per At Footbridge Beach, beach-goers walk over a his- illustrated by toric footbridge to get to this less-crowded section of day, $50 per week and $100 for the season. On-street parking is available on King’s Highway Kennebunkport artist beach. There are restrooms and a snack bar. Lifeguards Donna Sabaka are on duty. from 8 AM to 6 PM. Dogs are only permitted on the beach before 8:30 AM and after 6 PM from June 15 to Wells September 30. Dogs must be under voice control or on Autographed copies available at: leashes, and dog waste must be bagged and removed. Wells Beach is a seven-mile barrier beach separated Beach Grass and The Whimsy Shop Surfing is allowed, but there are no lifeguards on duty. from the mainland by the Webhannet River. There are Dock Square, Kennebunkport FMI call the Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce at several sections of public beach, which is broad even at 207-967-0857. KBC Gifts and H. B. Provisions, high tide. The 4000-yard-long beach is edged with sand Kennebunk Lower Village dunes and sea grasses. Nearby salt marshes provide Biddeford habitat for many shore birds and waterfowl. Fortunes Rocks Beach, accessible from Route 208 Mail-It Unlimited, The town provides several metered parking lots near (off Route 9) in the southern part of Biddeford, is about Shoppers’ Village, Kennebunk this beach: one is at the end of Mile Road, and one is at a half-mile of sandy beach. Lifeguards are on duty dur- Elms Centre Gifts, Rte. 1, Wells the end of Atlantic Avenue near Wells Harbor (turn left ing the season, and porta-potties are available. Parking TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 15 Annual September Summer Solstice Craft Show to be Held in Wells The 29th Annual Sum- Traditional, contempo- mouth, New Hampshire: as well as felted items such Debbie Metruk, Essex, musician Carolyn Currie mer Solstice Craft Show rary and country crafts are A folk artist who makes as alpaca hand puppets. Vermont: Natural lotions, of Cumberland. Her CDs will be held at the Wells Ju- represented. There will be wreaths, dolls, pumpkins, Susan Randall, Roch- oils, lip balms and hot will be available for sale at nior High School on Route stained glass, jewelry, pot- ghosts and more. ester, New Hampshire: packs. the show. 1 in Wells, on Saturday and tery, soaps, candles, wood Dorothy Winchell, Ac- Key rings, door knobs and Maggie and Pete Ad- Rick Landsing will of- Sunday, September 9 and crafts, fiber arts, graphics, ton: Functional pottery more, crafted from beach ams, Camden: Hand- fer snacks and lunch for 10, from 10 AM to 4 PM. photography, handcrafted including bowls, cups and stones. beaded necklaces with purchase. The juried show is specialty foods and more. plates, as well as hand- Roxanne O’Neal, Hills- kumihimo influence, gems The craft show is held known for the quality and Many of the artists and crafted buttons and beads. borough, New Hampshire: and earrings. rain or shine. Admission variety of crafts and art it crafters in the show use Sheila McDonough, Origami jewelry handcraft- Tracy Bradford, Dres- and parking are free. offers. More than 70 Maine materials and create goods Limington: Handspun, ed from unusual paper. She den: Functional pottery FMI contact show di- and New England crafters that are either from Maine hand-woven rugs and hats, is also a quilling artist. including chip and dip rector Darr Littlefield at and artists will participate or capture the essence of sets, cups and plates, plus 207-646-5172 or summer- – displaying, demonstrat- Maine or New England. whimsical pottery pieces. [email protected] or ing and selling their goods Participating artisans The craft show also visit www.summersolstic- inside the building and include: includes music by folk ecraftshows.com. outside in the courtyard. Pauline Lampert, Ports- Stone Soup Artisans A Maine Artist Shop & Gallery Pottery, Decorative Glass, Fine Art, Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Toys, Pet Items and Specialty Foods. Everything is made in Maine! Mon–Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM • 207-283-4715 228 Main St., Saco • stonesoupartisans.com

Summer Solstice Craft Show Summer Solstice 2017 League Sheila McDonough makes alpaca rugs and hats. of Maine &10 Roxanne O'Neil will exhibit her unique paper jewelry. September 9 Wells Jr High 1470 Post Rd (Route 1), Wells Crafters Wanted 10am–4pm for the Juried Arts and Crafts Fair Free Parking & Admission at the Shaker Hill Apple Festival www.SummerSolsticeCraftShows.com Shaker Hill Road, Alfred (207) 646-5172 September 23 and 24, 10 AM–4 PM For an application, contact Michelle McCarthy, by e-mail [email protected] or call 207-651-1942. Craft Fair Saturday, Sept. 2 • 9am–4pm Free admission • Rain date Sept. 3 Kennebunkport Village Green on Ocean Ave. & Green St. Pleasing readers and advertisers since 1958! Fall Publishing Schedule August 31 - Maine Lighthouse Issue September 14 - Harvest Festival Issue Septrember 21 – Fall Foliage Issue 60 juried food booths October 6 – Columbus Day issue trucks Jewelry • Art Farm to Coast Columbus Day is October 10 Pottery Sweet Cream Dairy Holiday Issue, November 17 ~ Photography Urban Sugar IncludesTourist events throughout theNews south coastal region Body Care El Rodeo Go from November 17 through January 1. Handbags Great Scott! & more! Grilled Cheese Media Kit available at www.touristnewsonline.com Proceeds benefit The School Around Us For advertising information and to reserve space, call 207-985-2244. www.schoolaroundus.org PAGE 16 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017

Galleries Painter Liz Hoag Featured at Maine Art Gallery by Trisha Winslow Maine for about 25 years, Artist Liz Hoag finds has a studio in Westbrook. inspiration in the simple After taking photographs Barn Gallery Summer 2017 act of taking a walk in the on walks around her Port- woods near her Portland land neighborhood or on home. It isn’t just about many trails around the Late Summer Exhibitions what she sees – it is also state, Hoag goes to work about what she feels. in her studio. August 9~ September 9 “When walking in the “This is where the mag- woods, the trees surround ic happens. I normally From Above us. We cannot see the quiet, start with a dark canvas, OAA Expressions but we feel it,” says Hoag. or negative space, and New Members Maine Art Gallery in build up by adding light. 50 Years: Evelyne Harper Neill Kennebunk is featuring For me, the result is both Invited New England Sculptors Hoag’s work in a three- abstract and representa- week show beginning Sat- tional,” she says. Evelyne Harper Neill urday, September 2. Hoag Hoag blends the ideas Barn Gallery, 207-646-8400 will attend the opening inspired by her nature reception that night, from experiences into her work, Shore Road & Bourne Lane, P.O. Box 794, Ogunquit, Maine 03907 5 to 7 PM. using mostly acrylic paint Daily: 11 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 - 5 PM Hoag, who has lived in on canvas. “It seems I www.barngallery.org • [email protected] have always leaned to- ward realistic work, but I Working Boats by Liz Hoag like abstract. It’s looser,” Hoag says. She describes Take a ride in the country to visit the the work as “misty” when balance in the everyday. personally do not think of she discusses the pulling Much of what I paint is the ‘story’ or ‘narrative’ of light color over dark. considered ordinary. They of my paintings,” says Wade Zahares Gallery “It is the light and color are things usually passed Hoag. “That being said, 314 Alewive Road, Lyman • 207-499-2485 that makes a space quiet,” by, but if a second is taken these paintings truly reflect she says. to stop and see, it’s impos- the feeling of the moment Original Art Hoag especially focus- sible not to notice how when I was in this beauti- Prints • Local Scenes es on trees, as she feels truly dramatic they are. ful place.” they are the part of the The balance of the light Hoag is looking forward Illustrated Children’s Books landscape that give depth and dark always manages to discussing her work and Open Thurs. & Fri. 2–7 PM and frame the beauty of to create calm.” her process at the reception and by appointment the outdoors. “They are Although her work is opening night. Maine Art an integral part of nature. an expression of her rela- Gallery is at 14 Western Take Rte. 35 from Kennebunk We take them in without tionship to nature, Hoag Avenue in Kennebunk. to Lyman, 4.5 miles thinking about them,” she ultimately is hoping to FMI maine-art.com or 967- says. evoke feelings in those 2803. Maine Art is open from I-95 exit (southbound) Besides the “tree- who view her work. “I daily, from 10 AM to 7PM. www.zahares.com scapes” for which Hoag has become known, she also paints seascapes and landscapes, which will be included in her upcoming show at Maine Summer of Art. Nature is a Art & Science constant source of inspiration Sculpture Exhibition & Sale for Hoag. “It’s Concerts | Walks | Talks balance and shape,” she says. “For each wellsreserve.org/art of us, there is a need to find beauty and View from the Bridge by Liz Hoag

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Art Guild of Kennebunks Hosts Awards Exhibition Galleries The Art Guild of the Kennebunks (AGK) will host its Annual Awards Exhibition from Friday, rctic and ndian arts September 8, through Sun- A I or the st century day, September 10 in Ken- f 21 26 Maine Street, Kennebunkport nebunkport. The exhibition www.homeandaway.gallery will be held at the South Open 11 to 5 Friday-Saturday-Sunday-Monday Congregational Church or by appointment Community House at 8 207 967-2122 Temple Street across from the Kennebunkport Post Office. The hours of the exhibi- tion are 10 AM to 7 PM on Chris Pruitt Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday and noon to 4 PM on Sunday. An opening reception to meet the art- ists will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 PM. Admission is free but donations for the AGK scholarship fund are Scarlet Monarda by Deb Meserve welcome. Ronald Kullaway of by Mast Cove Galleries in sold throughout the seaon work in a wide variety Kennebunkport will serve Kennebunkport. and will be available dur- of mediums. AGK hosts Jeremy Frey as the awards judge for the AGK member Deb ing the September Exhibi- three exhibitions each year Palaya Qiatsuq (Maine) show. Kullaway has had a Meserve, owner of the tion.The drawing will be and holds monthly meet- Sculpture | Prints | Baskets |Beadwork|Jewelry prestigious academic and Shutter Gallery in Ken- held at the conclusion of ings, which are open to art career. A graduate of nebunk, has donated her the exhibition on Septem- the public. New members Yale University, he stud- photograph entitled, Scarlet ber 10. The winner does not are considered for jurying ied art with Joseph Albers Monarda, to be raffled off to need to be present. into the organzation in the and received a Fulbright benefit the AGK Scholar- The Art Guild of the early spring. FMI contact Scholarship in painting at ship Fund. Kennebunks is a group Ann Legg, 207-251-8439 Alison RectoR London University. Raffle tickets have been of 60 juried artsists who or [email protected] Sept 1 - Oct 31 Kullaway taught paint- ing in colleges and univer- sities throughout the coun- try. The award-winning artist has exhibited his work widely, including at galleries in Soho, New York; Los Angeles, Califor- nia; and Marblehead and Boston, Massachusetts. He is currently represented

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Three Sheets to the Wind by Gail Sauter The Nubble, York by Dale Ratcliff Open 10-5 daily Jean Briggs, Gallery Owner in the Old Fire House • 31 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-0020 Mast Cove Lane & Maine Street • Kennebunkport • 207-967-3453 PAGE 18 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 York Parks and Recreation Department Presents Mount A Trail Challenge The first 5K and 1 mile built in accordance with The 5K offers steeper run-walk on Mt. Agamen- the principles of universal inclines taking participants ticus will take place on Sat- design and now guides down along the Ring Trail urday, September 16. Both visitors along the grassy before finishing back on courses traverse the new mountaintop and into the the summit of Mt. Aga- Big A Universal Access trail summit shrubland, offer- menticus. The 5K will start and can accommodate all ing resting and viewing op- at 10 AM and the 1-miler capabilities; adjoining trails portunities along the way. will start at 10:30 AM. offer greater challenges for “We heard that some Registrants are wel- those running the 5K. folks were feeling a little come to run or hike the “This is a wonderful intimidated at the thought courses. Prizes include T- way to bring folks togeth- of trail running at the shirts, sweat shirts and wa- er to enjoy the trails at mountain,” continued ter bottles. Race amenities the mountain – including Kerr. “But we really want include water, fruit and a our new Big A trail,” says to stress that this is not a special Mount A trail mix. Robin Kerr, Conservation typical road race. We are The deadline for online Coordinator for the York catering to everyone who pre-registration is Thurs- Parks and Recreation De- wants to establish their day, September 14. Those partment. “We celebrated own personal record." who register after that the opening of this remark- Kerr says the event of- must register on race day able universal access trail fers a great training op- at the York District Court- last fall.” portunity and a chance for house, a 15-minute drive The new Big A Trail, people of all fitness levels from the summit. named after the former ski to enjoy a healthy workout. Participants are invited area once located at Mt. Says Kerr, "The Big A is to bringing a picnic lunch The new Big A Universal Access trail can accommodate walkers of all capabilities. Agamenticus, provides a perfect trail to train on, to enjoy at the summit after access opportunities for ev- especially if you are new the award ceremony and eryone, including people to trail running, recovering then join in a celebration receive premium park- in part by Rock Coast Agamenticus Conserva- with mobility disabilities, from an injury, or just want of their accomplishments ing passes. The first 100 Training, ReVision En- tion Programs. seniors, trail runners and to improve or maintain with an after-party at are guaranteed into event ergy, Saco Bay Physical Volunteers are needed. families with young chil- your own personal fitness SOME Brewing Company. parking, which might in- Therapy and SOME Brew- To register or to volunteer, dren and strollers. level. Run it, walk it, hike Parking is limited. The volve a shuttle. ing Company. visit yorkparksandrec.org The nature trail was it, just complete it." first 40 to register will The event is sponsored Proceeds benefit Mount or call 207-363-1040.

2017 Maine Agricultural Fairs

August 27-September 4 Windsor Fair – Windsor. A large, progressive fair with extensive agricultural, craft and art exhibits, plus a large midway, animal pulling events, harness racing and mechanical pulling. FMI windsorfair.com

August 31-September 4 Blue Hill Fair – Blue Hill. Great country fair with midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuel racing, animal pulling events, entertainment. FMI 207-374-3701 or bluehill- fair.com

September 1-4 Springfield Fair – Springfield. Stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, antique autos, midway, livestock exhibits. FMI thespringfieldfair.com

September 1-4 Harmony Fair – Harmony. Free admission, free parking, stage shows, animal and mechanical pulling, midway, demo derby, livestock and exhibit hall.

September 7-10 Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair – Clinton. Family atmosphere, midway, animal pulling events, mechanical pulling event, exhibits, stage entertainment. FMI clinyon- lionsfair.com

September 8-10 Litchfield Fair – Litchfield. Country fair with large midway, agricultural ex- hibits, livestock, animal pulling events. Historical fair museum.

September 17-23 Farmington Fair – Farmington. Large midway, exhibit halls, livestock ex- hibits, animal pulling events, harness racing, demolition derby.

September 13-16 Oxford County Fair – Oxford. Livestock shows, animal pulling events, mid- way, crafts, exhibits and harness race track. FMI oxfordcountyfair.com

September 15-17 New Portland Lion’s Fair – North New Portland. Midway, exhibit hall, animal pulling events, mechanical pulling, crafts, livestock exhibits.

September 22-24 Common Ground Fair – Unity. A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Maine organic-produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibit.

September 24-30 Cumberland Fair – Cumberland Center. Large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing.

October 1-8 Fryeburg Fair – Fryeburg. Maine’s largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting dur- ing the height of foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock.

Listings of agricultural fairs are at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 19 New Exhibit at Arundel Farm Gallery Celebrates American Folk Art In the early decades of tion in 1961 in quilts for the ex- the 20th century a Polish/ New York City. hibit, but she American sculptor and his Today, on the uses antique heiress wife, Elie and Viola museum’s web- Japanese fabrics Nadelman, amassed a huge site, folk art is in her tradition- collection of American folk described as be- ally American art. As an artist, he recog- ing created by quilt patterns, nized something exquisite “individuals bringing a sense in the efforts of untrained whose singu- of contemporary early American artists, and lar talents have multi-cultural- he used those objects as been refined ism to her work. inspiration for his own through experi- The exhibit sculptures. ence rather than also will include The Nadelmans opened formal artistic several antique a museum in the Bronx training.” pieces. There is to display their collection The Arundel a huge carved in the 1920s, but, unfortu- Farm Gallery wooden horse on nately it closed after the pays tribute to wheels, a portrait New Day at the Henhouse by Julie Feingold collapse of the stock market the American of a gentleman, in 1929. (Their collection folk art style in and a 19th cen- of some 15,000 objects was an exhibit open- tury quilt. purchased by the New York ing at the gallery This large horse on wheels is among the antique Says Feingold, Historical Society in 1937.) on Saturday, folk art pieces that will be on display. “This combina- The allure of collecting September 2. En- tion of antique American Folk Art by the titled “Fabulous and contempo- general public exploded Folk!,” the group exhibit Says Feingold, “Wheth- rary folk art, even if not all after the Museum of Early will showcase works by er all the artists included authentically categorized, American Folk Arts (now Doug Frati, Berri Kramer, in Arundel Farm Gallery’s is an ode to American folk the American Folk Art Mu- gallery owner Julie Fein- show “Fabulous Folk!” are art, and it celebrates folk seum) held its first exhibi- gold and others. all completely un-trained is artists, past and present.” not the point. . .but rather The show runs from that their work results in Saturday, September 2, contemporary expressions through September 16 in of the genre." the AFG's 1790 Gallery. An Maine artist Doug Fra- opening reception will be ti’s naive oil paintings, for held on September 2, from example, depict flowers, 5 to 7 PM. birds and beasts, and his Arundel Farm Gallery hand-carved wood panels is at 76 Arundel Road in reflect his affinity for folk Arundel. FMI www.Arun- art style. delFarmGallery.com or Says Feingold, “Even 561-702-6396. Linen and Rust, quilt by Berri Kramer though Frati has had some formal training, his pieces all result in the feeling and expression of folk art. Of particular note are the an- tique panels from furniture that Frati often chooses to Tide Chart work with. He feels these August 30 ~ September 13 surfaces bring to his work an immediate connection Wednesday, August 30 Monday, September 4 Saturday, September 9 with history.” Low...... 12:16 AM...... 1.4 Low...... 4:35 AM...... 0.6 High...... 1:39 AM...... 9.9 The folk art influence High...... 6:30 AM...... 7.7 High...... 10:49 AM...... 8.5 Low...... 7:44 AM.....-0.4 is also apparent in Berri Low...... 12:29 PM...... 1.8 Low...... 4:43 PM...... 1.0 High...... 2:01 PM.... 10.0 Kramer’s work. Kramer High...... 6:46 PM...... 8.5 High...... 10:57 PM...... 9.4 Low...... 8:09 PM.....-0.4 Crush by Doug Frati has created several framed Sunrise: 6:03 AM Sunrise: 6:09 AM Sunrise: 6:14 AM Sunset: 7:22 PM Sunset: 7:13 PM Sunset: 7:04 PM Thursday, August 31 Tuesday, September 5 Sunday, September 10 Low...... 1:16 AM...... 1.4 Low...... 5:13 AM...... 0.3 High...... 2:24 AM...... 9.8 FOR Sale: 1851 Greek Revival home High...... 7:29 AM...... 7.6 High...... 11:28 AM...... 8.8 Low...... 8:28 AM.....-0.3 Low...... 1:26 PM...... 1.9 Low...... 5:23 PM...... 0.6 High...... 2:45 PM.... 10.1 A gem in the heart of Kennebunkport High...... 7:43 PM...... 8.5 High...... 11:37 PM...... 9.6 Low...... 8:58 PM.....-0.5 Sunrise: 6:05 AM Sunrise: 6:10AM Sunrise: 6:16 AM Sunset: 7:20 PM Sunset: 7:11 PM Sunset: 7:02 PM Friday, September 1 Wednesday, September 6 Monday, September 11 Low...... 2:14 AM...... 1.4 Low...... 5:49 AM...... 0.0 High...... 3:14 AM...... 9.6 High...... 8:26 AM...... 7.7 High...... 12:05 PM...... 9.1 Low...... 9:15 AM.....-0.1 Low...... 2:22 PM...... 1.8 Low...... 6:02 PM...... 0.3 High...... 3:35 PM.... 10.1 High...... 8:38 PM...... 8.6 Sunrise: 6:11 AM Low...... 9:51 PM.....-0.4 Sunrise: 6:06 AM Sunset: 7:09 PM Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 7:18 PM Full Moon: 3:04 AM Sunset: 7:00 PM Saturday, September 2 Thursday, September 7 Tuesday, September 12 Low...... 3:06 AM...... 1.2 High...... 12:16 AM...... 9.8 High...... 4:09 AM...... 9.2 High...... 9:19 AM...... 7.8 Low...... 6:26 AM.....-0.2 Low...... 10:08 AM...... 0.2 Low...... 3:13 PM...... 1.6 High...... 12:42 PM...... 9.4 High...... 4:29 PM.... 10.0 High...... 9:28 PM...... 8.9 Low...... 6:42 PM...... 0.0 Low...... 10:50 PM.....-0.2 Sunrise: 6:07 AM Sunrise: 6:12 AM Sunrise: 6:18 AM $1,100,000 Sunset: 7:16 PM Sunset: 7:08 PM Sunset: 6:59 PM Sunday, September 3 Friday, September 8 Wednesday, September 13 2 Mast Cove Lane & Maine Street, a short walk to Dock Square Low...... 3:53 AM...... 0.9 High...... 12:56 AM...... 9.9 High...... 5:09 AM...... 8.9 11 rooms • 4 BRs • 2.5 Baths • 3 working fireplaces • 2-car garage High...... 10:06 AM...... 8.1 Low...... 7:04 AM.....-0.3 Low...... 11:07 AM...... 0.5 Low...... 4:00 PM...... 1.3 High...... 1:20 PM...... 9.7 High...... 5:30 PM...... 9.9 4,033 sq.ft. • Adjacent to Conservation land • Tidal water views High...... 10:14 PM...... 9.1 Low...... 7:24 PM.....-0.3 Low...... 11:54 PM.....-0.1 A gracious home and established award-winning art gallery Sunrise: 6:08 AM Sunrise: 6:13 AM Sunrise: 6:19 AM with many options for use. Sunset: 7:15 PM Sunset: 7:06 PM Sunset: 6:57 PM Last Qtr: 2:26 AM Offered by Pack Maynard and Assoc., Kennebunkport Note: The number for each high and low tide indicates the height in feet above or below sea level. This chart shows tides for the mid-coast of York County; tide times are a few minutes earlier to the north (Old Shown by appointment only. Orchard Beach) and a few minutes later to the south (York Beach). Tides are affected by the weather Call Vicki Benenti 207-967-3883 and cycles of the moon; the actual times and tide heights can differ slightly from the predictions above. PAGE 20 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 Amusements

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Classic Car Events Galleries and Arts Activities Admission: adults $7.50; seniors $6; children, ages 6 to 16, Bentley’s Saloon, Rte. 1, Arundel, Tuesdays, 5 PM to Biddeford + Saco ArtWalk, venues downtown and in the $3; under age 6, free. On weekends there is a family rate of dusk, May 16 to September 19. FMI bentleysaloon.com mills, last Friday of the month, 5 to 8 PM, April 28 through $10 for up to six members. Admission is free for museum or 985-8966. October 27. FMI biddefordsacoartwalk.com or 370-9130. members. FMI brickstoremuseum.org or 985-4802. Classic Car Tours, Motorland, 2564 Portland Rd. (Rte. 1), Fiber Arts Group, Wells Library, 1434 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells, Counting House Museum in South Berwick, on Main (Rte. Arundel. Daily 10 AM to 5 PM. Guided tours; admission Fridays, 10:30 AM to noon. Open to all needleworkers, all 4) and Liberty streets, formerly a cotton factory built beside charged. Over 150 classic cars and trucks from 1915–1985 ages and abilities. FMI [email protected] or 646-8181. the Salmon Falls River in the 1830s.The brick building is the headquarters of the Old Berwick Historical Society, which including Duesenberg, Ferarri, Maserati, cars from U.S. Knitting and Crafting Group, Thursdays, 1:30 to 4 PM. Drop- owns and maintains the property. The building contains presidents, Hollywood stars and royalty. FMI 710-6699 or ins always welcome to knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs, one of northern New England’s last textile mill ballrooms. motorlandamerica.com or do another craft project. Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. The museum has a permanent collection of artifacts, 1, Saco. FMI 283-3861. Eliot Commons, Rte. 236, Eliot, last Saturday of the month, photographs and documents, and hosts regular exhibitions 4 PM, May through September. For vehicles 1972 and old- Maine Women in the Arts meets the first Thursday of the showcasing the heritage of this area, which was the site of er. Hosted by Kruise Knights. FMI Kruise Knights Facebook month, alternating between an 8 AM and 7 PM meeting. the first permanent settlement in Maine. Open 1 to 4 PM on page or 252-1976. A business meeting about upcoming art shows is often Saturdays and Sundays, May through October. Admission is Jumpin’ Jakes Cruise Night, 181 Saco Ave., Old Orchard followed by a discussion or program. Open to the public. free. FMI obhs.net or 384-0000. Meeting location TBA. FMI www.mainewomenarts.com. Beach, Sundays, 4 to 6 PM, weather permitting, to Septem- Harmon Museum of Old Orchard Beach Historical Society, 4 ber 17. FMI 207-937-3250. Painting Group, Engine, 128 Main St., Biddeford. Saturdays, Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach, Tuesday through Friday, Sanford Sound Monthly Cruise Night and Meet-Up, 1458 11 AM to 1 PM. Bring your own supplies; $10 fee. Beginners 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, through September Main St.,Sanford, second Saturday of the month, 5 to 8 PM, welcome. Amanda Hawkins, instructor. FMI and/or to 3. Free admission. FMI harmonmuseum.org or 934-9319. register, [email protected] or 370-9130. May 13 through September 9. FMI sanfordsound.com or Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, 200 Rogers Rd. 490-4900. Saco Bay Artists invites artists to join. Meetings are held Ext., Kittery. Items and artifacts that reflect Kittery’s rich TJ's Pizza Weekly Cruise-In, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, Thurs- at The Pines, 20 Manor St., Ocean Park, second Monday of historical and maritime past, including shipbuilding, toys, days, 5 to 7 PM, May 4 through September 28. FMI 284-6133. the month. Meetings alternate between noon and 6:30 PM. archaeological finds and household artifacts. Special (PM meeting June 12.) FMI sacobayartists.org or 937-2125. programs offered year-round. Open Saturday and Sundays, Community Sales Village Art Walks, Lower Village, Kennebunk and Dock 10 AM to 4 PM, mid-April through Columbus Day. Adults, $3; Book Sale at the Book Shed of the Libby Memorial Library, Square, Kennebunkport. Second Friday of the month, 5 children 7 to 15, $1.50; under 7, free. FMI kitterymuseum. 27 Staples St., Old Orchard Beach. Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM to 7 PM, June through September, and December. FMI com or 439-3080. to 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM. FMI 934-4351. Gently gokennebunks.com or 967-0857. Meetinghouse Museum, 938 Post Road (Rte. 1), Wells. used books, DVDs, CDs and other items. Proceeds benefit Home of the Historical Society of Wells-Ogunquit. library programs and acquisitions. Lighthouses Nautical artifacts, decorative arts, historical items, Book Sale, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. Boon Island Lighthouse. Six miles northeast of Cape genealogical research library. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Tuesday and Neddick in York. First commissioned as a beacon in 1799; AM to 4 PM; Free tours of the Meetinghouse Museum Thursday, 1 to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM. Collection lighthouse built in 1811, then rebuilt in 1855. 133 ft. tower. on Saturdays, 10 AM to 1 PM. Donations accepted. FMI updated weekly; books, 25 cents to $5. FMI wellslibrary.org The island was the site of the 1710 shipwreck of the British historicalsocietyofwellsandogunquit.org or 646-4775. or 646-8181. ship Nottingham Galley, which was the subject of Kenneth Roberts’ novel Boon Island. Not open to the public. Visible Museums of Old York, York St.,York village. A complex Cargo Shop at the Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., of historical buildings.Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Cape Porpoise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 PM, April from Long Sands Beach or Sohier Park in York, or by boat. FMI newenglandlighthouses.net. Sunday, 1 to 5 PM, May 29 through September 3. Fall hours, through November, plus Saturdays,10 AM to noon, June September 7 to October 15: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 through November. Affordable clothing, household items, Goat Island Lighthouse, Cape Porpoise Harbor, Pier Rd., AM to 5 PM; Sunday, 1 to 5 PM. FMI oldyork.org or 363-1756. white-elephant articles, linens, collectibles, books and Kennebunkport. Established in 1833 and rebuilt in 1859. North Berwick Business Museum, Elm St. open every games. FMI 967-5787. 25 ft. tower. Close to shore, and can be viewed from Cape Porpoise pier or visited by boat. If home, lighthouse keepers Wednesday, 10 AM to noon, in July and August. Display of Equine Events will give tour. Owned and maintained by Kennebunkport artifacts and pictures of past businesses that were vital to BlixxHorses educational programs, including individual- Conservation Trust. FMI kporttrust.org. FMI on boat tours, the former railroad town. ized horse therapy. Learn about horse behavior, care and 831-3663; for kayaking rental information, 888-925-7496 or Ogunquit Fire Company Fire Museum, Firemen’s Park, 86 communication. Kennebunk. By appointment only. FMI 967-6065. Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. On view 24 hours a day. View the blixxhorses.org or BlixxHorses Facebook page or 985-1994. Nubble Light, off Cape Neddick, York. Lighthouse built steam pumper, firefighting memorabilia and memorials. BlixxHorses will appear at The Colony Hotel, 140 Ocean on small island near shore in 1879. Not open to the public. Ogunquit Heritage Museum, 86 Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. Avenue, Kennebunkport every Thursday at 9:30 AM, July 6 41 ft. tower. Visible from Sohier Park on Nubble Rd. “The June through October. Tuesday–Saturday, 1 to 5 PM. Free. to September 7 as part of the Equine Education in a Casual Nubble” is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in FMI ogunquitheritagemuseum.org or 646-0296. Setting program. The general public is welcome; the pro- the country. Owned by the town of York. Friends of Nubble Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore gram is suitable for all ages. FMI BlixxHorses 985-1994, or Light operate a visitors’ center and gift shop in Sohier Park. Rd.,Ogunquit,10 AM to 5 PM, May through October. The Colony Hotel 967-3331. Last minutes changes will be Gift shop and center open mid-April through October. Exhibitions, recent acquisitions and works from the posted on BlixxHorses FaceBook page. Open daily 9 AM to 4 PM to mid-May; 9 AM to 7 PM through museum’s permanent collection. Current exhibits: "Dahlov Women and Horses Workshop, a hands-on experience, October. FMI newenglandlighthouses.net. FMI for boat trip, Ipcar: Creative Growth," "Carl Austin Hyatt: Salt/Sea/Stone," Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St., Biddeford, Mon- finestkindcruises.com or 646-5227. "Gary Haven Smith," "Ernest Hemingway and Henry Strater," days, 6 to 7:30 PM. FMI and/or to register, 284-7721. Wood Island Light, Biddeford. Two miles east of mouth of "Tradition and Excellence: Art and Ogunquit, 1914-1918." Saco River. Visible from East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester FMI ogunquitmuseum.org or 646-4909. Fun and Games B. Orcutt Blvd., Biddeford Pool. Built in 1808, and rebuilt in Bingo, Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. Pasco Exhibit Center, Kennebunkport Historical Society, 1858. 47 ft. tower. Accessible by boat. The Friends of Wood 1), Moody. Senior center. Starting May 10; for dates and 125 North St., Kennebunkport. Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 3 Island Lighthouse offers tours from Vines Landing, Biddeford details, wocam.org or 646-7775. Must be over 16 to play. PM, year-round. Admission $5; free for KHS members. FMI Pool, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 and 11 AM; and kennebunkporthistoricalsociety.org or 967-2751. Bingo, Ramsdell Rogers American Legion Post 56, Thursdays, 5 and 6 PM, June through August. Reservations Meadowbrook Plaza, Rte.1, York, every Monday, 7 PM. Doors required. Fifteen-minute boat ride to island. Free; donations Saco Museum, 371 Main St. (Rte. 1), Saco. Tuesday– open 6 PM. FMI ramsdellrogers56.com or 363-9827. appreciated to Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse. FMI Thursday, noon to 4 PM; Friday, noon to 8 PM; Saturday, woodislandlighthouse.org or 200-4552. 10 AM to 4 PM; also Sunday, noon to 4 PM, June through Duplicate Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned), Wells-Ogunquit December. Adults $5, seniors and students $3, children 7 to Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody, Tuesdays, Museums 18, $2, 6 and under free. Free admission, Fridays, after 4 PM. noon to 3:30 PM. If a partner is needed, arrive by 11:45 AM. Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Rd., Alfred. Restored FMI dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org or 283-3861. FMI wocam.org or 646-7775. buildings of former Shaker community. Wednesdays and Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunk- Square Dancing with the Nubbble Lighthouse Keepers, Saturdays, 1 to 4 PM, May to October. FMI alfredshakermu- port. Largest electric railway museum in the world. Opens Sundays, 7:30 to 9:30 PM ; lesson at 7 PM, the Wells Activity seum.org or 324-8669 or 324-7650. May 6. Saturdays and Sundays only until Memorial Day, Center, 113 Sanford Rd. (Rte. 109), Wells. Each week will Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Housed in then open daily through Columbus Day. Open Saturdays feature a different caller and cuer. FMI 207-312-8114. a block of restored 19th century buildings. Open Tuesday, and Sundays through October 29. 10 AM to 5 PM. FMI trol- Thursday and Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday, 10 AM leymuseum.org or 967-2800. to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, There are ongoing exhibits that showcase the area's history. New Hampshire. Restored furnished houses, exhibits, historic landscapes and gardens, and costumed role players on 10-

Maine's Area Code statewide is 207 AMUSEMENTS continued on page 21 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 21 acre site. Open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM, May 1 through October through September. FMI maineaudubon.org or 883-5100, 1. Adults $20, children 5 to17 years $10, family $50. Children summer season; 781-2330, off-season. Amusements under 5 and museum members, free. FMI strawberybanke. Self-guided nature walks at Wells Reserve at Laudholm org or 603-433-1100. Farm, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Seven miles of trails White Columns (formerly known as the Nott House), 8 Maine through fields, forests and marshes, and ocean beach. Trails Street, Kennebunkport. Historic 1853 Greek Revival home are open daily, 7 AM to dusk, year-round. Visitor Center has Play Golf at with restored gardens and gift shop, owned and maintained exhibits and gift shop. Open Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Open Wednes- PM, off-season; 10 AM to 4 PM seven days, Memorial Day day–Saturday, May through August. Open Saturdays only, weekend to Columbus Day. Admission charged late May September through Columbus Day. 10 AM to 4 PM. Adults to Columbus Day. Over age 16, $5; ages 6 to 16, $1; under $10, under 12, free. FMI kennebunkporthistoricalsociety. age 6, free. Members free. FMI wellsreserve.org or 646-1555. org or 967-2751. Self-guided nature walks, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Rte. 109, Sanford • 207-324-5271 Refuge, Rte. 9, Wells. “Carson Trail,” a one-mile walking trail, Outdoor Activities handicapped-accessible, open daily, dawn to dusk, year- Open 9 AM ‘til dusk Daily • Clubs & Balls Furnished Bird Banding Demonstration, Tuesdays, 7 AM, Wells Re- round. Free. Headquarters open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to serve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Free with admission. FMI Mark L’Heureux, PGA Professional 4:30 PM. Free nature programs and guided walks, Saturdays, 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Lessons by Appointment 10 AM, July and August. FMI 646-9226. Birding Watching. Various locations, sponsored by York Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, 28 Old Fields Rd., County Audubon, Wednesdays, 8 AM, May through Sep- South Berwick. 165-acre park near Salmon Falls River fea- tember. Bring your own scope. Members $5, non-members tures walking trails through old growth forest. Picnic fa- $8. FMI York County Audubon Facebook page or 391-8071. cilities. 9 AM to sunset, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Access Cliff Walk,York Harbor. The one-mile walk starts at the off-season by parking outside locked gate and walking in. public parking lot (parking permit required) beside the Adults (ages 12 to 64), Maine residents,$3; non-residents,$4. Stage Neck Inn, off Route 1A. Free parking is available on Seniors (65+), Maine residents, free; non-residents, $1. Chil- Rte. 1A. The walk winds along the edge of rock cliffs, and dren 5 to 11, $1; under 5, free. FMI maine.gov or 384-5160, offers dramatic views of the crashing surf. Also offers views summer season; 490-4079, off-season. of some of York’s most beautiful estates. The trail is narrow and rocky, and without a guardrail in places. Rubber-soled Wednesday Wandering. Hike land preserves within 5 shoes are advised. miles of the coast, first Wednesday of the month through September 6, 9 to 11 AM. Meet at Beach Plum Farm, 610 Cycling, Maine Coast Cycling Club leads rides from Ken- Main Street, Ogunquit. Hikes are led by a member of Great nebunkport Bicycle Company, 34 Arundel Rd., Kennebunk- Works Regional Land Trust. Hikers must provide their own port, Sundays, 8 AM and Tuesdays, 5:45 PM, May through transportation to hiking site. FMI 207-646-3604 or gwrlt.org. October. FMI mainecoastcycling.com or 205-7159. Cycling, group rides on Wednesdays, 5:30 PM, and Sundays, Points of Interest 8 AM. Meet at Fast & Happy Bicycles shop at 463 Main St., Beach Plum Farm, Rte. 1, Ogunquit. Preserved farmhouse Springvale. FMI 502-2280. A women’s cycling group meets and barn on 22-acre saltwater farm, near the Ogunquit River. every other Saturday, 8:30 AM. FMI 318-4682. Includes the Roby Littlefield Museum. Beach Plum Farm also East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Bidd- serves as headquarters of the Great Works Regional Land eford Pool. A water and shore bird-watching haven, with Trust. Open dawn to dusk, year-round; free admission. FMI views of Wood Island Light. No dogs. Open year-round. FMI 646-3604. Experience the Spirit of Peaks Island maineaudubon.org. Division 9 Schoolhouse on North Berwick Rd. (Rte 9) in Golf Cart Tours Ferry Beach State Park, Bayview Rd. (Rte. 9), Saco. Includes Wells. A National Register landmark, built between 1899- picnic area, nature trails and nature center. Open 9 AM to sun- 1901, and one of 17 one-room schools in the area. Contains of Historic set, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Also can be visited off-sea- antique desks, slate blackboards and a wood stove. The schoolhouse is maintained by the town of Wells through the Peaks Island son, by parking outside the locked gate and walking in. Dogs Tours daily May–October prohibited on beach April 1 to September 30. Adults (ages 12 Historic Preservation Commission. Open by appointment Monday to Friday in July and August. From Rte. 109 in Wells, just a 20-minute ferry ride to 64), Maine residents, $5; non-residents, $7. Seniors (65+), from Portland Harbor Maine residents, free; non-residents, $2. Children 5 to 11, $1; five miles down Rte. 9, on the left. FMI 646-7803. under 5, free. FMI maine.gov or 283-0067. Fort Foster Park, on Gerrish Island in Kittery. (The island Reservations: 207-766-5514 • www.peaksislandtours.com Fisherman’s Walk and Wiggly Bridge, York. The walk is connected to the mainland.) The park contains military Scenic views is three-quarters of a mile, and starts at the George Mar- structures and batteries constructed in the late 1800s and WWII Fort shall Store on Lindsay Road, near Hancock Wharf. It leads later. The 88-acre park also has beach/swimming areas, biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and bathroom facilities. Museums through Steedman Woods Preserve to the Wiggly Bridge, Shops & Galleries a 75-foot-long mini-suspension pedestrian bridge, then Fee: $10 per vehicle, per day, or $5 per walk-in or bicyclist. crosses Route 103 to the Sayward-Wheeler House, and Season passes for town resident, $10 per household ($5 for Restaurants ends at Edward’s Harborside Inn on Stage Neck Road. seniors); non-residents, $20. Leashed dogs allowed during Victorian Cottages open hours, except on east side of Pier Beach. Owners Kayaking. “Discover Rivers” program led by a registered responsible for dog waste. Open 10 AM to 8 PM, daily, kayak guide on a local estuary (a coastal river), sponsored Memorial Day to Labor Day. FMI 439-3800. by Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells. Launch times depend on tides; 2.5 hours on the water, various days, June Fort McClary State Park, Rte 103, Kittery Point, Kittery. 28 to October 4. Reservations required. For ages 12 and Revolutionary-era fort, manned during five wars, near the older. FMI wellsreserve.org/kayak or 646-1555. mouth of the Piscataqua River. The fort is named for New Hampshire native Major Andrew McClary, who died in the Marginal Way, Ogunquit, is a one-mile paved walkway Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston during the Revolutionary War. that follows the shore from Perkins Cove to Shore Road. A The buildings at Fort McClary represent several different favorite spot for artists and photographers, because of its periods of construction; the fort was upgraded and modified Always scenic overlook of surf and rocky outcroppings. Parking is to meet changing defensive needs. The site was manned available at Perkins Cove. dog during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, friendly! Milliken Mills Trails Park, a 70-acre park off Portland the Spanish-American War and World War I. Half-mile trail; Avenue near Milliken Mills Road, Old Orchard Beach. Hiking leashed dogs allowed. Picnic tables. Open year-round, dawn All Aboard! and biking trails, both off road and on, educational signage, to dusk. (Buildings are closed in the off-season.) Regular . . .at Seashore Trolley Museum! a picnic area, a gravesite of a Revolutionary War soldier. season, Memorial Day to September 30. Small admission Off-street parking with easy access to the Eastern Trail (ET). fee. FMI fortmclary.org or 490-4079 or 439-2845. Join us for these Special Fall Events: Mount Agamenticus in York, elev. 692, (also known as “The Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. Active Sept. 23, 24 & Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 – Big A”) is the tallest hill on the Atlantic seaboard between monastery features well-tended gardens, trails and park Florida and Mount Desert in Acadia National Park. On a clear along the Kennebunk River. Grounds designed by Frederick Pumpkin Patch Trolley day, panoramic views extend along the Maine coast, west to Law Olmstead. Open between sunrise and sunset, year- Oct. 7 – Transit Day Mount Washington in New Hampshire and south to Boston. round. Free admission. FMI 967-2011. (Ride subway cars, buses and trolleys!) A variety of trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The summit Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick. Built is a popular site in the fall for watching migrating hawks, bald c.1785 and restored in 1898, the former sea captain’s Oct. 29 – “Trolley-ween” eagles and osprey. Access from Mountain Road, off Route 1. house and gardens stand on the banks of the Salmon Falls Treats for kids! on our last FMI agamenticus.org or 363-1102. River. It is decorated in Colonial revival style, with elegant day of the regular season! Petanque Club, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Heath St., Old antiques, furnishings and murals. Owned by the Society for Orchard Beach. Tuesdays, 2 PM; Fridays, 6 PM. New mem- Preservation of New England Antiquities. Concerts in the Details at www.trolleymuseum.org bers welcome. FMI Joe Leprohon, 937-2015, or Bob Quinn, gardens, July and August on Sunday at 1 PM. House open Open Daily 10–5 934-2648. Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, with tours on the hour; Scarborough Marsh, 92 Pine Point Rd. Scarborough. grounds open dawn to dusk, June 1 through mid-October. SEASHORE State’s largest salt marsh (3100 acres) has guided and The property is adjacent to Vaughan Woods State Park. 195 Log Cabin Road self-guided walks, kayaking and canoe trips. Includes na- Admission is $8. FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454. TROLLEY Kennebunkport ture center. Hosts many programs and events. The prop- 207-967-2800 erty is open year-round. The Audubon Center is open May AMUSEMENTS continued on page 22 MUSEUM PAGE 22 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017

continued from page 21 AMUSEMENTS Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody. The senior center offers Jewett House, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The Georgian-style home of writer Sarah Orne many educational, fitness and recreational programs, including bridge and cribbage, Jewett is owned by the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities. Furnishings Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Current activities include bingo, Wednesdays, doors open include Jewett’s desk, where she penned her classic works, such as The Country of the at 4:30 PM; bingo starts at 6 PM. Burgers, hotdogs and snack food available. Must be over Pointed Firs. Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, June 1 through mid-October. Admission, $5. 16 to play. A pancake breakfast is served every Saturday through October, 8 to 11 AM. All FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454. you can eat for $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange juice and Walker’s Point, the family compound of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, coffee. FMI wocam.org or 646-7775. can be viewed from Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. There is limited parking along the road; best viewing and easiest access is by foot or bicycle. Follow Ocean Avenue, two miles Theaters from Dock Square. Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Restored 1860 opera house, hosts plays The Wedding Cake House, 105 Summer Street,Kennebunk, is one of the most photographed and other arts events. FMI citytheater.org or 282-0849. structures in the area. On the National Register of Historic Places, this distinctive Federal- Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St. (Rte. 9), Berwick. Summer theater hosts several style brick house was built in 1825 by shipbuilder George Bourne. Bourne added the productions from mid-June through Labor Day, Wednesday through Saturday. FMI lavish, ornamental “frosting” about 25 years later. It is a private home so viewing is from hackmatack.org or 698-1807. the roadside only. Leavitt Theatre, 295 Main St. (Rte. 1), Ogunquit. 580-seat historic theater. Features current White Columns and First Families Museum, 10 AM to 4 PM, 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport. films, historic silent films accompanied by live piano music and other entertainment, May White Columns is a Greek Revival home open for tours. Built in 1853, it has many of the through September. FMI leavittheatre.com or 646-3123. home's orginal furnisings. The museum contains memorabilia and artifacts representing the Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. (Rte. 1), Ogunquit. Historic summer playhouse. Open family of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, whose family has had a summer mid-July through Labor Day. FMI ogunquitplayhouse.org or 646-5511. residence in Kennebunkport for generations. Tours on the hour; last tour at 3 PM. The home is owned and managed by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Admission and tours are Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Open most of the year. Hosts a variety free to KHS members, $10 non-members. Continues through Columbus Day. FMI 967-2751. of events, including live music, dance, and plays presented by The Originals, the theater’s resident company. FMI sacorivertheatre.org or 929-6472. Science Fun Astronomy Classes, New School, 38 York St., (Rte. 1 South), Kennebunk. The Astronomical Tours Society of Northern New England offers beginner classes at 6:45 PM, the first Friday of the Back stage Tours at Ogunquit Playhouse are offered Fridays, July 28, August 25, and month. ASNNE regular meeting follows at 7:30 PM. Classes are free; $5 for non-members if September 8, 15 and 29; Sundays, August 6, and September 10 and 24; and Mondays, July there is a guest speaker. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org. 10 and 24, August 21, and September 18 and 24. Visitors go behind the scenes to see how Starfield Observatory, 918 Alewive Rd. (Rte 35), Kennebunk. The observatory is home the magic on stage is made, from wigs, sound, sets and costumes to the dressing rooms, to the Astronomical Society of Northern New England, which hosts a monthly star party, where stars such as Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Walter Matthau, Steve open to the public. Private star parties can also be scheduled. ASNNE also hosts other pro- McQueen, and more prepared for their performances. The tour highlights the history of grams. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org. the theatre, including how it survived the Great Depression. A 90-minute tour is $10. An abbreviated 45-minute tour is $5. Tours can be at the Box Office at 207-646-5511. Seniors' Activities The Center, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk. The senior center offers a variety of programs, Brewery Tours, Kennebunkport Brewery, the Shipyard Shops, 8 Western Ave., Lower Village, including exercise and wellness classes, recreational activities (including bridge, cribbage Kennebunk. See local ale being brewed. By appointment, preferably 24 hours in advance. and mah jong) and luncheons. Open Monday–Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM; Fridays, 9 AM to 1 Year-round. FMI 967-1261. PM. FMI seniorcenterkennebunk.org or 967-8514. Historic Mill Tours, Biddeford, starting June 8. Two-hour tour through the city’s 1843 tex- The Memory Cafe, Bradford Common Bistro, Huntington Common, Huntington Common tile mill complex, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting 10 am to noon, $15 for adults, $12 for Dr., Kennebunk. Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, director of Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, seniors, $10 for students, 40 Main St., Biddeford, next to Portland Pie. Reservations required; Kennebunkport, offers an afternoon of stories, games, music, art and activities for people and call Heart of Biddeford at 207-284-8520, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM to book a families dealing with memory loss. Every other Saturday, 12:45 to 2 PM. Free. FMI 967-2778. tour. Reservations should be made prior to 2 PM on the day before the tour. Kennebunkport Village Walking Tours from White Columns (formerly known as the Nott House), 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport, 11 AM, Thursdays and Saturdays, July and August; 11 AM, Saturdays, September. Adults, $7; free to members and children under 18. Open mid- June through mid-October. Tours are offered by the Kennebunkport Historical Society, which Puzzle Solution owns and maintains White Columns. FMI 967-2751. Tours at The Jagger Brothers Mill, 5 Water Street. Springvale. This family-owned mill has been spinning yarn in Springvale for over 100 years. The tour shows the process of spinning from bales of fiber to spun yarn. Yarn is available for purchase at the end of the tour. Tours offered the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10 AM. Reservations required; call 800-225-8023. Children must be at least age 12. Free.

Walking Tours in Kennebunk, 11AM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Learn about the historic homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood. Led by a knowledgable guide. $5 per person/free for members. Continues Fridays and Saturdays through August. On Thursdays at 2 PM in July and August, museum guides lead tours of the Mother's Beach area of Kennebunk Beach area; $10 per person/$5 for museum members. Meet at Trinity Chapel on Railroad Ave. FMI 985-4802 or brickstoremuseum.org.

comedy night w/tttom clark

Comic/Actor TTTom Clark th Presents his Maine Character 5 “C.L.Thomas” Season! with an even more interactive show this year titled: “"Tourists, teenagers,Teenagers, technologyTechnology and Other other Things things thatThat Ain’t Ain't Right,Right Chapter Chapter 5" 2” everyEvery thUrSday M night New at 8pm throughond theay N ightSummer Night! Colony Hotel • Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport - 967-3331 ticKets $15 A Read All About It. . .Online! t the dOOr Every complete issue of the Tourist News is Available for private parties. Comedy available on iTunes. now available at touristnewsonline.com. www.tttomtalks.com TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 23

Saltwater Fishing Preview by Captain Greg Metcalf Amusements Another Great Week for Anglers Along the Coast Anglers along the Mackerel are a Seas the Day! southern Maine coastline little tough to find, Enjoy a day of fishing or sight-seeing enjoyed some great weath- and those targeting er and excellent fishing on them will do better with Captain Greg Metcalf aboard Striper Swiper. the inshore fishing grounds by chumming. The this week. Huge schools of size 12 and 14 pogies and mackerel have hooks on Sabiki kept the striper population rigs are working in the area and also lured in best. Bigger fish a body of larger fish. have moved in Fishing should continue with many reports to improve into September of fish in the high as long as the weather 30s and low 40s. holds out, and we are not York: hampered by any tropical We sail daily from Government Wharf, weather events. Captain Phil Breton told me Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Kennebunkport: mackerel have 401-617-9265 • Email: [email protected] It was an excellent been spotty but www.captaingregmetcalf.com week of fishing in the the bass fishing has Kennebunk/Kennebunk- been steady. There port area. Mackerel were are more reports plentiful and stripers were of bigger fish be- in all their usual haunts. ing caught around The rocky shoreline along Nubble Light, the Ocean Avenue in front Cliff House and of Saint Ann’s has been York River. There steady all summer. are still huge The sandy beaches of schools of pogies Crescent Beach, Parsons along the shoreline Beach, Mother's Beach and with bass in their Gooch's Beach also have vicinity. Haden Keyserlingsk from Ottawa, Canada, caught this 37-inch bass been giving up impressive aboard the Striper Swiper on August 22. catches. Goose Rocks The best news is that Beach: bigger stripers have defi- Captain Steve Captain Cal hopes that nitely arrived. Anglers Brettell reported fishing Bait still takes an hour the small mackerel hit the aboard my boat the Striper at Goose Rocks Beach this normally to fill the live beach and rock piles, which Swiper landed fish up to 38 week was hot and cold. well. The small, sardine- will give fly fishing a badly inches almost every day Fish were there one day type mackerel showed needed boost. Anglers en- last week. and gone the next. Early up on Thursday, but morning has proved to be they are too small for live joyed good weather most Wells, Ogunquit: the best time, but there has baits. Tuna season closed of this week and great fish- Brandy from Webhan- been better fishing further on Tuesday until the first ing in Saco Bay. net River Bait and Tackle to the west. Cape Porpoise of September. told me both shore and Harbor was a reliable re- boat fishermen reported source for quality bigger doing better with fresh fish this week, chunked mackerel over the weekend. Those live-lining Saco River and Sailing on The Gift also did well, but chunk Saco Bay: baits outscored the live bait Captain Cal Robinson 1 1/2-hour cruises this week. of Saco Bay Guide Service Inside the rivers, trolling told me that except for the Private charters MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET tubes and worms worked hard rain on Friday and an well in both the Mousam unusually high surge on Perkins Cove, and Ogunquit rivers. The Saturday, last week was a Ogunquit Cliff House in Ogunquit good fishing week. Keeper- continues to produce fish size and larger fish showed on the dock more than in 207-646-3758 as does Marginal Way from www.sailthegift.com the shore. previous weeks.

Whale Watch • Scenic Lobster Cruise Second Chance Cruises AUG 30 Across the bridge from Dock Square thru SEP 30 4 Western Avenue • Kennebunk 207.646.5511 207-967-5507 OgunquitPlayhouse.org Where the locals go Rte 1 Ogunquit, ME PAGE 24 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 Kennebunkport Historical Society Will Host Tea Party at White Columns by Valerie Marier land, to New York City gloves, wide-brimmed sip or two of champagne. ety has staged other theme enjoyed a full English tea, Afternoon tea aboard was the epitome of el- hats and long, flowing Guests then sample fin- teas at White Columns. with savories and choco- the grand ocean liners that egance. Fashionable ladies dresses. ger sandwiches of sliced “We had several based lates. It was a memorable once crossed the Atlantic sashayed into the opulent The Kennebunkport cucumbers, roast beef or on the hit television series two hours.” from Southampton, Eng- ballroom wearing white Historical Society will rec- cream cheese and olives, Downton Abbey,” Kamp The Titanic Royal Tea reate those genteel events served on three-tiered says. Volunteers, dressed will be the last such event at a “Titanic Royal Tea” crystal platters. Dessert as Mrs. Patmore and the of the Historical Society’s on Saturday, September is a sinful slice, or two, of Dowager Countess of 2017 season. Kamp says, 9. The afternoon party is strawberry tart and lemon Grantham, greeted the “We’re moving into fall being held in the lush gar- cake. guests, many of whom and the weather becomes dens of Kennebunkport’s “Ladies are encouraged came in Victorian attire for more iffy for our outdoor White Columns, a Greek to wear vintage costumes tea in the drawing room." setting.” Revival home built in 1853, to the tea, but it’s not man- Private teas for spe- White Columns is at 8 and the premier property datory,” Kamp says. The cial celebrations are also Maine Street, Kennebunk- of the Historical Society. party is limited to 50. The popular at White Columns. port. FMI and reservations Kirsten Kamp, the soci- cost is $35; $25 for mem- Kamp described a 90th for the “Titanic Royal Tea” ety’s administrator, says, bers of the Historical Soci- birthday party held re- contact Kennebunkport “It’s a lovely way to en- ety. Children are welcome. cently in the back garden. Historical Society at 967- joy and sample ‘high tea,’ Over the past several She says, “Guests wore 2751 or email kporths@ learn a little history about years, the Historical Soci- Victorian costumes and roadrunner.com. the Titanic and its fate- ful sailing, and be with friends and family. The "The Art of Dining" Exhibit at Jewett House White Columns gardens An exhibition enti- are also quite special in tled "The Art of Dining" September.” will open at the Sarah Following protocol and Orne Jewett House Mu- tradition, the Titanic Royal seum and Visitor Center Afternoon tea aboard luxury ocean liners was a decorous Tea menu starts with a on Friday, September 8. affair with fancy foods served to styish ladies. The exhibition in- corporates six different installations from re- gional artists Suzanne Pretty, Julie K. Gray, Adriane Herman, Tinka Pritchett, Jo Hatlevig, Diane Stradling, Ra- chael Eastman, John David O’Shaughnessy, and Mickey McGarrity. Happy Birthday by Julie K. Gray Site manager Mari- lyn Keith Daly said, “From morning coffee to a K. Gray uses naïve mate- The Art of Dining is formal dinner party, food rials and childhood craft on view through February and the rituals surround- techniques to create a cel- 17, 2018. FMI about pro- ing it are at once universal ebration of life. grams at Sarah Orne Jew- and intimate, can create Artist Suzanne Pretty ett House Museum and kinship or alienation, and brings together handcraft- Visitor Center, call 207- reflect the greater stories of ed works by regional ar- 384-2454 or visit www. our lives." tisans for her installation, HistoricNewEngland.org In Rational Portions and Potluck. The property is one of Shrined Distortions, art- An interactive display, more than three dozen ist Mickey McGarrity re- designed by education historic sites owned and imagines frozen TV din- program coordinator Julia operated by Historic New ner containers in a mixed Einstein, invites families England, the oldest and media exploration of con- to create their own tabl- largest regional heritage sumer hopes. escapes. organization in the nation. In Happy Birthday, Julie Says Daly, “The artists Historic New England have brought such a won- shares the region’s history derful range of approaches through vast collections, to the exhibition." publications, programs, H An artists’ reception museum properties, and Route 1 North Wells Since will be held Saturday, Sep- family stories that docu- Lunch & Dinner from 11 AM 1973! tember 16, from 5:30 to 7 ment more than 400 years PM. Admission to the ex- of life in New England. Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8-11 AM hibition and the reception FMI visit www.His- Adults $9.99 • Children $4.99 are free. toricNewEngland.org. 207-646-8467 • www.bullnclaw.comwww.bullnclaw.com

Maine Lobster, Recent review posted on Trip Advisor Steak & Prime Rib 7–1:30 weekdays Wicked good food!! always on the menu! 7–2 Such big portions!! LOVED the soup weekends salad bar!! – so many options!! We will Mussels 967-5132 definitely be back with our parents one Sautéed with day!! Great bike ride destination!! butter, garlic ! World's Best French Toast ~ Robyn, July, 2017 & wine! Specialty Omelettes • Belgian Waffles Real French Crepes

Sandwiches & Soups • Children's Menu Age 55+ Senior Menu $8.95 Choice of 5 Entrees w/2 sides Rte. 9, Kennebunk Lower Village Served Weekdays 11 AM–8 PM Five Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford • 283-2928 H H H H Maine Lobster Specials H Always priced wicked low! Open daily 7 AM to 2 PM TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 25 Nightlife

Alisson’s Restaurant Hurricane Restaurant On the Marsh 11 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-4841 29 Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-9111 46 Western Ave., Kennebunk Lower Village Fridays, 10 PM – DJ & Karaoke Saturdays, 7 to 10 PM – Live Music 207-967-2299 www.alissons.com www.hurricanerestaurant.com Fridays and Saturdays – Live Piano www.onthemarsh.com Bentley’s Saloon Inn on the Blues Rte. 1, Arundel, 207-985-8966 7 Ocean Ave., York Beach, 207-351-3221 Pedros Sundays, 1 to 5 PM – Live Music Friday, September 1, 9:30 PM – Wellfleet 181 Port Rd, Kennebunk, 207-967-5544 Sundays, 5 to 8 PM – Live Music Saturday, Sept. 2, 9:30 PM – Kacie Grenon w/Last Reach Sundays – Live Music on the Patio Wednesdays, 7 to 11 PM – Open Mic Tuesday, September 5, 9:30 PM – Green Lion Reggae www.pedrosmaine.com Thursdays, 7 to 11 PM – Live Music or Karaoke Friday, September 8, 9:30 PM – The Buzz Fridays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music Saturday, September 9, 9:30 PM – Down a 5th The Pilot House Saturdays, 2 to 6 PM – Live Music Friday, September 15, 9:30 PM – Vibrant 4 Western Ave, Kennebunk Saturdays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music Saturday, September 16, 9:30 PM – Business Time 207-967-9961 www.bentleyssaloon.com Friday, September 22, 9:30 PM – Conniption Fits www.innontheblues.com Run Of The Mill The Burleigh 100 Main St., Saco, 207-571-9648 at the Kennebunkport Inn Jonathan’s Restaurant Sundays, 4 to 7 PM – Live Music Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-2621 2 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit Mondays, 7PM – Trivia Thursdays, 7 to 10 PM – Local Dish 207-646-4777/1-800-464-9934 Tuesdays, 7 to 11 PM – Open Mic Night www.kennebunkportinn.com Sunday, September 3 – Adam Ezra Band Wednesdays, 7 PM – Washers Tournament Thursday, September 7 – Crystal Bowersox Saturdays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Clay Hill Farm Saturday, September 23 – Jonatha Brooke www.therunofthemill.net Agamenticus Rd., Ogunquit, 207-361-2272 Friday, September 29 – Martin Barre Sundays – Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurtz Saturday, September 30 – Cris Williamson The Front Porch Mondays – Brian Bair Call or check website for ticket prices & reservations: 9 Shore Rd., Ogunquit, 207-646-4005 Tuesdays – Stephen Bracciotti www.jonathansrestaurant.com Sundays, 8 to 9 PM – Kim Kuzma (Disco) Wednesdays – Dennis Coraccio at the Piano Fridays to Sundays, 5 PM to Close – Live Piano Thursdays – Katherine Mayfield at the Piano Lodge on the Cove Tuesdays, 8 to 9 PM – Kim Kuzma Fridays – Katherine Mayfield at the Piano 29 S. Main Street, Kennebunkport, 207-967-3993 Thursdays, 8 PM – Dinner Cabaret Saturdays – David Hollis at the Piano Fridays, 6 to 9 PM – Local Live Music www.thefrontporch.com www.clayhillfarm.com www.lodgeonthecove.com Vinegar Hill Music Theatre Colony Hotel Litchfield’s Bar & Grill 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, 207-985-5552 Marine Room Lounge 2135 Post Rd., Wells, 207-646-5711 Friday, September 1 – Live Bullet (Bob Seger tribute) 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-3331 Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11 PM – Trivia & Karaoke Sunday, September 3 – Larry Gatlin Acoustic Fridays, 5 to 7 PM – Live Entertainment Fridays, 9 PM to 12:30 AM – DJ Dance Music Friday, September 8 – Maine Celebration of Reading Saturdays, 5 to 7 PM – Live Entertainment Saturdays, 9 to 11:45 PM – Live Music Friday, September 15 – Peter Cincotti www.thecolonyhotel.com www.litchfieldsbarandgrill.com Saturday, September 16 – John Waite Friday, September 22 – Scarab: A Tribute to Journey Elements: Books Coffee Beer Mike’s Clam Shack Saturday, September 23 – Ivan Pecel (Juggling) 265 Main Street, Biddeford, 207-710-2011 1150 Post Rd., Wells, 207-646-5999 Friday, September 29 – Slambovian Circus of Dreams Friday, September 1, 8 PM – QUAD Fridays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Friday, October 6 – The Doo Wop Project Saturday, September 2, 8 PM – Bellatrix Saturdays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Saturday, October 7 – Ellis Paul & Sophie B Hawkins Friday, September 8, 8 PM – Patrick Sylvia www.mikesclamshack.com www.vinegarhillmusic.com Saturday, September 9, 8 PM – Pretty Girls Sing Soprano www.elementsbookscoffeebeer.com Nonantum Resort York Harbor Inn 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-4050 Ship’s Cellar Pub Federal Jack’s Brew Pub Sundays, 6 PM – Jim Ciampi 480 York St., York Harbor, 207-363-5119 The Shipyard, Kennebunk Lower Village Mondays, 6 PM – Live Music Fridays & Saturdays – Live Music 207-967-4322 Tuesdays, 6 PM – Jim Ciampi www.yorkharborinn.com Tuesdays, 8 PM – Trivia Wednesdays, 6 PM – Gary Richardson Thursdays, 9 PM – Karaoke Thursdays, 6 PM – Jim Ciampi Fridays, 10 PM – Live Music www.nonantumresort.com Saturdays, 10 PM – Live Music www.federaljacks.com Jonathan’s Féile Restaurant & Pub Ogunquit 1619 Post Rd., Wells, 207-251-4065 Port Lobster Co. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 PM – Live Irish Music Fresh Fish Daily Serving Dinner Nightly Lobsters • Lobster Meat • Clams Thursdays, 7 to 9 PM – Trivia Kids Eat Free Nightly Until 5:30 Hot Clam Chowder To Go Fridays, 8 PM – Karaoke Annie Beer & Our Lobsters cooked free. since 1953 Saturdays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music Wine www.feilerestaurantandpub.com Lobster Rolls freshly made $12.99 with our own hand-picked lobster meat +tax Hooks Chill & Grille Fresh Crab Rolls, too! 696 Main St., Ogunquit, 207-216-4813 Lobster ~ The Best Gift from Maine! Sundays, 3 to 6 PM – Live Music Lobsters packed for travel. Next day air service available. Suzanne Suede with Fred Boyle Mondays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music Gift certificates available Westenhoefer - 10/6 and Rich Hill - 10/7 Tuesdays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music Wednesdays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music Our own Homemade entreés featuring fresh local seafood Concert Series: www.jonathansogunquit.com Thursdays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily • portlobster.com 92 Bourne Lane • 207-646-4777 Fridays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music 122 OCEAN AVE., KENNEBUNKPORT • 207-967-2081 Just around the corner from the Ogunquit Playhouse www.hookschillgrille.com PAGE 26 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 30th Annual Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival at the Wells Reserve This is a milestone year Last year’s event broke The juried, nature- for the Laudholm Nature records with 3500 visitors, themed art show attracts Crafts Festival at the Wells 122 artisans, and more some of New England’s Reserve. This is the 30th than $100,000 raised for finest artists and craftsmen. year for the event, which the Trust, according to Nik This year, 130 artisans will be held on Saturday Charov, president of the will exhibit their work. and Sunday, September Laudholm Trust. The spectrum of creativ- 9 and 10. Charov also notes that ity is wide – the artisans The festival is the larg- the Trust is indebted to the offer functional and/or est annual fundraiser for support it receives from decorative creations made the Laudholm Trust, which community businesses and of metal, gemstones, fabric, supports the 2250-acre the volunteers (last year clay, glass, wood, paper Wells National Estuarine there were 160) who helped and other mediums. Research Reserve. at the fair. The fair will also in- The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is held every September, the weekend after Labor Day. clude a dozen makers of specialty food and per- bowls, using black walnut, Two other Tessa Morgan of sonal care products. maple and cherry wood. Vermont- Flying Pig Pottery Here is a small sam- Each piece is distinctive, ers, is known for carv- pling of artists who will due to the natural rings James ing images into H.B. Provisions. . . participate this year: and patterns of the wood. Takaki her work. Geoffrey Evans, of Though each one is a work and Ma- a general store Woodland Flutes of Sud- of art, the bowls are treated rie Walker ten inspired by If we don’t have it, you don’t need it. bury, Massachusetts, uses so that they can be used for of Brattle- the marine life hand tools to make flutes serving and dining. boro, make near her Cape honoring the North Ameri- Maxson also makes fine metalwork Cod home. FMI can Native American tradi- plates, vases, boxes, urns, through their flyingpigpot- #hbprovisions tion of flute-making. mallets, Windsor stools business Iron tery.biz. Evans adds a contem- and other items. FMI kc- Arts. Main- porary touch by adding a maxsonwoodturning.com. Combining the skills er Sabrina Thiemeke sixth hole; he also tunes Nancy McKeegan of of traditional blacksmiths -Greene of Think Greene, them to a pentatonic scale, Vermont Madhatters in with contemporary weld- in Limerick, makes a vari- to make them compatible Belmont, Vermont, ex- ing technologies, they ety of green products for with other instruments. presses her artistic impuls- forge creations inspired personal and household Evans has been practic- es through hat-making. by nature. use. Hankies, tea towels, ing his craft for Many of her hats They create a wide note cards, emblematic over 35 years. are fleece-lined, range of pieces, from deco- ATM FMI woodland- wool, cloche- rative garden accessories to Laudholm ~ The largest selection of craft beer flutes.com. designs – styl- architectural commissions. continued on page 27 Another ish hats for a FMI ironartstudio.com. and exceptional wines in Lower Village take on wood cold day. Tessa Morgan of Fly- ~ Fastest deli service • Eat in or take out crafting is McK- ing Pig Pottery in Woods ~ Baked goods made here daily the work of eegan’s hats Hole, Massachusetts, ~ Groceries: Meats, produce & cheeses KC Maxson are notable makes one-of-a-kind Woodturn- for their functional stoneware. ~ Gifts from Maine: Mugs, bags, etc. ing of Free- artfully Morgan is known for the port. Since mixed sgraffito technique she NY Deli style sandwiches, 2006, Maxson patterns and uses to carve images including the Reuben, has been making colors and deco- into the clay. made with our own rative touches. Her work is of- The styles range smoked meats Mark Guido of ! Timberstone Rus- from casual to Sue Rioux of Sue tic Arts works with glamorous. Rioux Designs in 15 Western Ave. • Lower Village, Kennebunk natural materials, FMI vermont- Kennebunkport, such as stone, twigs madhatter. will have her handmade 207-967-5762 • www.hbprovisions.com and burls. com. kaleidoscopes at the festival.

MARINE ROOM, OCEAN TERRACE AND THE PORCH LIVE MUSIC thursday, friday & saturday 5-7 pm DINING noon - 9:00 pm

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Maine Artists Participating at Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival

and make his products in they make personal care Happy Hour • Sun.–Thurs. 3–5pm Marshfield, in Downeast products for their business Maine). Dulse and Rugosa. His products, which The duo harvest sea- now include a variety of weed and grow the bo- smoked salts, are in de- tanicals used in their soaps, mand around the country, lotions, scrubs and aroma- in various outlets, includ- therapy oils. ing health food stores, The business was specialty food shops and launched in 2012, when restaurants. FMI maine- daughter Carly decided seasalt.com. to try experimenting with Leah and Ashley Gerry seaweed to make a hair of Maple Hill Sugarhouse product for her mother of Newfield make maple that would ease her Mom’s syrup, maple cream, maple itchy scalp. Claire and Carly Weinberg, the mother and daughter team sugar – even maple cotton Working together, they behind Dulse and Rugosa, make personal care products from candy, among other maple created a “shampoo bar,” their own botanicals and seaweeds. goodies. a round, hard bar, cured Extraordinary Food ~ Ocean Views Making maple treats for a month, which has be- The Laudholm Nature Salt. Cook’s story is one from their trees is the cou- come their signature item. Crafts Festival includes nu- of pure Maine ingenuity. ple’s passion; Leah is the FMI dulseandrugosa.com merous makers of specialty Back in 1998, when he was founding member of the These creative souls are foods and personal care unemployed, Cook came Southern Maine Maple three of about 130 artisans products. Here are some up with the idea of mak- Sugarmakers Association. who will be at the festi- Waterside or Deck Dining Mainers who have created ing table salt from Maine FMI getrealmaine.com. val, Saturday and Sunday, some unique products, us- seawater. Mother and daughter September 9 and 10, at the Lobster Bakes & Live Music ing natural substances for He developed a process Claire and Carly Weinberg, Wells Reserve at Laud- Every Monday 5–8pm • Reservations required their ingredients: of extracting salt from the respectively, live and work holm. 10 AM to 4 PM, both Among the vendors is Atlantic (he uses the water on tiny Gotts Island, off days. FMI wellsreserve. On the Kennebunk River in The Breakwater Inn Stephen Cook of Maine Sea found in Buck’s Harbor, Mt. Desert Island, where org/crafts or 646-4521. 133 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport stripersrestaurant.com • 207-967-3118 Laudholm continued from page 26 patches, beer cozies and apparel. Thiemeke-Greene is in- CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE spired to create eco-friendly products for everyday use Featuring that are also aesthetical- ly appealing. FMI think- Lobster & Fried Seafood greene.net. serving beer & wine This year’s festival coin- cides with a major sculpture The "Power of Place" sculpture exhibition on the grounds Dine inside or out exhibition and sale entitled of the Wells Reserve features 65 works by 36 artists along a on our waterfront deck “Power of Place,” which has half-mile trail loop adjacent to the festival grounds. been part of the reserve’s overlooking Cape Porpoise Harbor “Summer of Art & Science” 10 AM to 4 PM both days. Duffy’s Tavern & Grill program. The display fea- Admission is $10; $5 for of Kennebunk will host a tures 65 works by 36 art- Laudholm Trust members. beer garden, and on Sunday "You can't beat their lobster roll." ists along a half-mile trail The Wells Reserve is will also serve mimosas and – Down East Magazine loop adjacent to the festival on Laudholm Farm Road, bloody Marys. grounds. just off Route 1 north in The reserve’s trail sys- Dog friendly dining on our deck! The sculpture exhibition Wells. FMI wellsreserve. tems will be open both and the crafts festival both org/crafts or 646-4521. days, and visitors are wel- Lunch & Dinner 11 AM to close Daily benefit education, conser- The festival is sponsored come to walk the seven vation and research at the Pier Rd. • Cape Porpoise • 207-967-0123 by Kennebunk Savings miles of trails. wwww.capeporpoiselobster.com • www.lobstertails.com Wells National Estuarine Bank, which will offer free The reserve has a smoke- Research Reserve. reusable tote bags to the free and no-pet policy. “The money we raise first 500 attendees each day. also helps to maintain pub- Other major sponsors lic access to hundreds of are Stonewall Kitchen and acres of protected land here Maine Magazine. The festi- at the Wells Reserve at val also receives support Welcome Aboard Laudholm,” Charov says. from more than two dozen the Kennebunks’ Only Floating Restaurant! Craft festival hours are local businesses.

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It's a Classic! Steak • Seafood • Lobster Homemade Pies & Cakes • Full Bar OpenOpen Monday 11am - Saturday, to 10pm 12 Noon Everyday to 10pm • (May–October) Sundays, 11am to 10pm www.spiritofmassachusettsrestaurant.com OPEN DAILY 11:30-9 The Spirit of Massachusetts is a 125-foot schooner built right here in New England at the Charlestown NavalShipyard. Her launch in 1984 was celebrated in Boston Harbor with a tallship Reservations suggested • 207-967-2562 festival that welcomed over 80 tall ships from all over the world. After her launch she served as a goodwill ambassador for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts while sailing the globe 124 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport as an educational vessel. In 2014 The Spirit of Massachusetts was restored and brought to her new home in Kennebunk, ME. PAGE 28 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 Tomato Day at York Farmers’ Market On Saturday, Septem- ber 2, the York Farmers’ Market will celebrate the SUPPORT MAINE FARMERS. 3rd annual Tomato Day. Market customers are Buy Local! invited to participate in a

tomato tasting at 11 AM, when they will have an opportunity to vote for Community Market of the Kennebunks, Saturdays, 9 AM to 2 PM, Wa- their favorite tomato va- terhouse Center, 51 Main St., downtown Kennebunk. The market welcomes rieties and the farms that farmers, fishermen, florists, foragers, artists, craftsmen, creameries, chefs, grew them. canners, carpenters, chocolatiers, weavers, beaders, butchers, bakers, pho- Tomatoes will be pro- tographers, roasters, musicians, metal smiths, needle workers, herbalists, vided by the market’s reg- painters, knitters, quilters, nonprofits and volunteers. Open May to October. ular farm vendors: Con- FMI Linda Johnson, 604-1341 or [email protected] nolly’s Organics, River Lily Farm, Riverside Farm, Gateway York Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, June 3 through Top of the Hill Farm, October 7; Thursdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, from July 6 through August 24; park- Zach’s Farm, Sandy Hill ing lot at the York Visitors’ Center, 1 Stonewall Lane (Route 1), York. Local Farm, Barrell Homestead farmers, specialty food producers and crafters selling fresh produce, meats, Kitchen, and Meadowfall seafood, baked goods, cheeses, homemade goodies and more. Rain or Farm & Forage. The tomato theme will shine; smoke-free and pet-free except for service animals. Please bring re- FMI 363-4422 or continue throughout the usable bags. www.gatewaytomaine.org/farmersmarket day with prepared food Kennebunk Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to 1 PM, Garden Street vendors offering special treats and recipes made parking lot, just west of Rte. 1. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, organic with tomato ingredients. produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, eggs, maple syrup, fresh and dried There will also be live en- Pictured above are freshly harvested tomatoes from Con- herbs, cheeses, potted plants and yarn. Open to November 18, rain or shine. tertainment. nolly’s Organics. Farmers' Market customers will have an opportunity to sample and vote for their favorite tomato. www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org Says market manager Carol West, “We had a Kittery Community Market, Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM, Kittery Center Village wonderful time doing To- brate the holiday weekend proceeds from the grill at Post Office Square, 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Fresh local food choices mato Day last year. The at the market.” raffle support the Summer and artisan work in an outdoor weekly food market. Over 35 vendors offering winning farm gets brag- The Farmers' Market and Winter Markets. produce, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, baked goods, pickles, jams/jellies, ging rights for the rest of is sponsored by a regu- The Summer Market crafts and more. New this summer, Kittery Community Market will partner the year. This year the 1st lar market vendor, When runs from 9 AM to 1 PM with Seacoast Eat Local to accept SNAP/EBT. Open June 4 to October 1. place tomato farmer will Pigs Fly. Summer Market every Saturday through www.kitterycommunitymarket.com receive a trophy that will raffles are sponsored by Columbus Day weekend at be passed on next year, Liquid Dreams Surf Shop the York Region Chamber Maine Crafters and Farmer's Market, Sundays, 8 AM to noon, The Ball- or they may get to keep it and Kittery Trading Post. of Commerce, 1 Stonewall park, 7 Ballpark Way, Old Orchard Beach. Features Maine products and for another year – only the Raffle prizes include a Lane in York. FMI gate- crafts. Free parking at the stadium. Continues every Sunday. FMI Guy Fon- votes will tell that story. surf board and a Weber waytomaine.org/farmers- taine 205-6160. We’ve found that Tomato gas grill. Raffle tickets are market/summer-farmers- Day is a nice way to cele- $2 each or three for $5. All market. Newfield Farmer and Artisans Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, 637 Water St., Newfield, in front of the library and town office. On rainy days the market moves inside the barn beside the post office on Willowbrook Vil- 2018 Calendar lage. Market features SNAP/EBT. Products include fresh, seasonal fruits and Images of Kennebunkport vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, baked 17th annual calendar goods, wood products and more. Open May to October. www.mainefarmer- by award-winning photographer smarkets.org/market Robert Dennis North Berwick Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 3 to 6 PM, Town Hall parking lot, Available at www.portimages.com and 21 Main Street, North Berwick. Offers local vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy at many locations in the Kennebunks, and baked goods by area farmers, bakers and artisans. Accepts SNAP/EBT. including: Open May to October, rain or shine. www.northberwickfarmersmarket.org Mail It Unlimited • KBC Shipyard Store HB Provisions • Saxony Imports Saco Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 7 AM to Noon, open May 13 through Beach Grass • Morph Gallery Colonial Pharmacy • Whimsy Shop October; Wednesdays, June through September, Saco Valley Shopping Bradbury Bros. Market Center, corner of Spring and Scammon streets. Saco. Rain or shine. Sea- sonal vegetables/fruits, glass bottled milk, grass fed beef/veal, lobsters/ steamers, herbal products, baked goods, perennials/annuals, whole wheat flour, cut flowers, organic dog treats, goat cheese, butter/eggs, apples/cider, Public Suppers & Breakfasts fresh and dried herbs, vegetable seedlings and crafts. www.sacofarmers- market.com ONGOING Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 AM, Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. All-you- Saco River Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM, year-round, Pepperell can-eat $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange Event Center, 40 Main St., Saco. Locally grown agricultural products, spe- juice and coffee. Every Saturday, May through October. FMI 646-7775 or www. cialty foods and local arts and crafts. 207-294-2074 wocam.org. Sanford Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to noon and Wednesdays, 3 Friendship Lunch, a free lunch held the second Monday of every month at to 6 PM, Central Park, Main St., Sanford. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flow- 12 noon. Homemade food. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and ers, plants, shrubs, herbs and cheeses. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards Lord streets, Kennebunk. FMI call 985-4803. accepted. Saturday market runs May 6 to October 28 and November 18; Share the Bounty, a free bean supper, held the first Saturday of every month Wednesday market runs May 31 to September 27. www.sanfordfarmers- at 4 PM. Homemade beans, cole slaw, hotdogs, bread and homemade pies. market.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and Lord streets, Kennebunk. FMI 985-4803. Springvale Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, open May through Columbus Baked Bean and American Chop Suey Supper, 4:30 to 6 PM, Ober Hall at Day Weekend, 1 to 5 PM, Fresh produce, eggs, goat cheeses, plants and the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. Church members will serve seedlings, cut flowers, annual and perennials, jams and jellies and baked baked beans, hot dogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, bread, beverage and goods. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards accepted. Rite-Aid parking lot in dessert. $8 adults, $4 children under age 12. The suppers are held the last Springvale Square, 474 Main St., Springvale. Saturday of the month through October. The church is 1.5 miles south of the Seacoast Trolley Museum where Log Cabin Rd. becomes North St., next to Wells Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 5 PM, Wells-Ogunquit Cen- Arundel Cemetery. ter at Moody parking lot, 300 Post Rd., Rte. 1, Wells. Fresh local fruits and All You Can Eat Baked Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 PM, West Kennebunk United vegetables, gluten free prepared foods, organic produce, baked goods, flow- Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk. Two kinds of baked beans, ers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, cheese, herbal soaps, fresh-baked three kinds of salad, hot dogs, buns, beverages and homemade desserts. $8 bread, potted plants and more. Proud to support Maine Harvest for Hunger. adults, $3 children ages 5-12. Held the first Saturday of the month through Rain or shine. Opening date, May 24. www.wellsfarmersmarket.org. October 7. TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 PAGE 29 How One Maine Lighthouse was Saved Dining On the northern edge its location, the ledge was earned him a “Keeper of the trips. Even so, there of Casco Bay, ten miles sometimes hit by 60-foot the Light” award this year were days when he and out from Portland, or four waves, and was constantly from the American Light- his crew would make the Simple Open Daily miles off the tip of Harp- being damaged by storms. house Foundation. 10-mile trip from his dock May thru Oct. swell, there’s a two-acre At times the ledges were Ford Reiche, of Cumber- in Freeport, but could not Fresh rock ledge known as Half- completely covered by land, bought the Halfway land on the ledge due to Seafood way Rock that is a remind- water. The last keeper left Rock Lighthouse at auction rough seas. Prepared with Care. er of just how dangerous in 1975. in 2014 for $283,000. Reiche Reiche does not plan Served with a View! life at sea is. An automated beacon has restored the lighthouse to open the island and the Halfway Rock, so named and foghorn have been in tower (which has seven lighthouse to the public. because it is halfway be- operation since then. But levels, all connected by a He does, however, hope tween Cape Elizabeth and because the U.S. Light- spiral staircase), the keep- to install a 24/7 webcam Cape Small, was the site of house Service had been er’s quarters, a boathouse, by the end of this year, to many shipwrecks; many disbanded in 1939, no fed- a dock and a ramp. (A give visual access from the sailors lost their lives there. eral money had been go- dedicated preservationist, lighthouse. FMI visit light- In the mid-19th century, ing towards its upkeep, he has also restored several housefoundation.org. the U.S. Congress finally and the lighthouse and its historic Maine homes and commissioned a lighthouse outbuildings, ramps and a railroad station.) 134 Harbor Road • Wells Harbor to be built there. Halfway docks were in ruins. It had The tasks have been Rock Lighthouse included been on the list of “Maine’s daunting; in the process 207-646-8780 • www.fishermanscatchwells.com a 76-foot tower; it went into 10 most endangered” his- of restoration, Reiche lost service in 1871. toric properties for years. gear, and several boats While the lighthouse For one Mainer, a sailor, were damaged. Reiche helped sailors at sea, the preserving this piece of purchased a 25-foot heavy- keepers themselves were nautical history became duty Coast Guard boat at in constant peril. Due to a two-year project that an auction in order to make

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Raw Bar Fried Oysters Caesar Salad Mussels Chopped Liver Pearl Lobster Roll Carpetbagger Sandwich with Fried Oysters French Dip Bouillabaisse Pan Fried Chicken Clam Chowder Pan-Seared Cod Whole Grilled Fish Dinner Daily 5:30 until Close Lunch Coming Soon PAGE 30 TOURIST NEWS, AUGUST 31, 2017 Ogunquit Celebrates 27th Annual Capriccio September 8 to 17 Ogunquit, a town includes many Ogunquit fitting that the festival will that has historically been art organizations, art gal- begin with a musical per- steeped in the arts, cel- leries, historical organiza- formance that will range ebrates its cultural heritage tions and local businesses. from music from South every September with an Events include concerts, Pacific to Don Giovanni. arts festival entitled “Ca- films, exhibits and recep- Internationally known priccio.” tions, a kite festival, and bass-baritone Erik Kroncke Now in its 27th year, special tours of theaters will present a program of Capriccio will be celebrat- and art galleries. Broadway songs and opera ed Friday, September 8, “Capriccio” is an Italian favorites, Friday, Septem- through Sunday, Septem- word that means “a joyous ber 8, at 8 PM at the Dun- ber 17. The festival is co- musical composition or away Center, at 23 School ordinated by Ogunquit work of art, free-form and Street. Kroncke will cover Performing Arts, and it brilliant in style.” So it is many composers, genres and styles as he performs music written for the bass singer in opera, as well as popular songs and musical theater. He will be accompanied by pianist Mary Jane Aus- tin. Kroncke has sung with many opera companies and orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, At Ogunquit Beach on Saturday, September 9, from 9 AM to 2 PM, Capriccio presents Danbury Symphony Or- Ogunquit’s Festival of Kites, featuring professional kite-flying demonstrations and free chestra, Chautauqua Sym- kites for children to decorate and fly. phony, Vermont Philhar- monic, and the American from “the King” as well The playhouse is also tember 9, 9 AM to 2 PM at Classical Orchestra. as the legends who influ- offering backstage tours Ogunquit Beach. The event In honor of Capriccio, enced his iconic music. September 8, 10 and 15. will feature professional the Ogunquit Playhouse The fee is $10 kite flying demonstrations, is offering a “buy-one, for a 90-min- kite decorating contests for Escape to the Country! get-one-free” special on ute behind- children, and the Grand LIVE MUSIC Nightly, Locally-sourced Menu, Indoor/Outdoor Dining tickets for performances the-scenes Ascension finale. Kites Plenty of parking - No traffic - Early Bird Specials - Gluten FREE Options of Heartbreak Hotel during tour. Volun- will be sold at the beach, Proud sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse! the festival. Restrictions teer guides and are provided free for See ourSee ourad inad thein the playbill playbill forfor 15% food!off food! and limitations apply; see will share the children’s contest. The ogunquitplayhouse.org for their extensive rain date is Sunday, Sep- more information. knowledge tember 10. Heartbreak Hotel is the of the storied The Leavitt Theatre will world-premiere musi- history of the celebrate Capriccio with cal from director Floyd playhouse and live entertainment and the Mutrux, one of the creators the hundreds screening of special films. of the Tony Award-win- of stars who On Monday, September ning Million Dollar Quartet. have graced 11, “Capriccio Night at the Heartbreak Hotel is a tribute the stage. Leavitt” presents live jazz to Elvis Presley during the One of Ca- with Joe Riillo, 10 PM to early years of his career, priccio’s most midnight. as he created music that loved events is Other musical events changed the world. The the “Festival of plus film dates have not musical includes hit songs Andy Happel and his Los Galactacos Kites,” which String Band will perform at The Barn Gal- will be held Capriccio lery, on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 PM. Saturday, Sep- continued on page 31

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Capriccio of the art galleries of Ogun- ebrate the opening of its fall of Art will host the final continued from page 30 quit will be held Saturday, exhibitions by Ogunquit event of Capriccio with Dining September 16, 11 AM to 5 Art Association members “Capriccio Day,” Sunday, yet been announced; FMI PM. Maps are available at with a reception, Saturday, September 17, 10 AM to 5 leavitttheatre.com. Leavitt all Ogunquit galleries. See September 16, 5 to 7:30 PM. PM. A special admission Theatre is Ogunquit’s old- paintings, photographs, The gallery is at the inter- discount of two-for-the- F.O. Goldthwaite’s est theatre, and features and sculpture by local, re- section of Bourne Lane and price-of-one will be offered. first-run movies and live gional, and national artists. Shore Road. The museum’s gift shop entertainment from spring The Ogunquit Heritage The exhibitions, which will offer a discount of 10 Pool Lobster to fall. The Leavitt also has a Museum will host an open run from September 13 percent off all merchandise. in scenic Biddeford Pool dinner menu and a bar in its house, with refreshments, through October 9, include Exhibits during Capric- redesigned balcony lounge. on Saturday, September a memorial exhibition of cio include: “Tradition and Full Take-Out Menu • Grilled & Fried Seafood Ogunquit Performing 16, from 1 to 4 PM. The the work of Ogunquit Excellence: Art in Ogun- Lobster Rolls • Soups • Salads • Entrees Arts at the Barn Gallery museum, at 86 Obeds Lane, painter Norman West, quit, 1914-1918,” “Ernest Fresh Lobsters, Steamers, Mussels ~ Live or cooked to order will present Andy Happel collects, preserves and ex- plus works by other OAA Hemingway and Henry Great Selection of Wines and Beer and his Los Galactacos hibits items and documents members. The work of Strater,” “Gary Haven Take-out or eat in our scenic ocean-view picnic area String Band on Friday, Sep- related to Ogunquit’s heri- photographer Steven Holt Smith,” “Cabot Lyford: tember 15, at 7:30 PM, in a tage. Its home is the Cap- and painter Shiao-Ping Truth of Material,” “Ali- www.poollobster.com program entitled “Songs tain James Winn House, Wang will be showcased. son Rector: The Value of Phone orders welcome from the Americas.” The an 18th-century Cape (circa The gallery, a non-profit Thought” and “Marsden Lobsters packed & shipped overnight nationwide band will perform songs 1780), nestled in the Doro- organization, offers numer- Hartley and His Circle.” PoolLike us on Lobster at Goldthwaite’s/Pool Company Lobster that are cultural standards, thea Jacob Grant Common. ous events throughout the The museum is at 543 Shore in scenic Biddeford Pool from Chile to Canada. Also during Capriccio, year. FMI barngallery.org. Road. 3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. • Biddeford Pool • 207-284-5000 An open house and tour the Barn Gallery will cel- The Ogunquit Museum FMI about Capriccio www.ogunquitperforming Kitchen is open for the season. arts.org. Breakfast weekends only 7–10am

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