Lueberry Month, and Nowhere Is That More Relevant Than in the State of Maine

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July is National Blueberry Month, and nowhere is that more relevant than in the state of Maine. Maine produces Atlantic Tatoo Company nearly 100 percent of the wild blueberries harvested an- Custom Artwork nually in the United States. Wild blueberries hold a special place in Maine’s agri- Professional cultural history – one that goes back centuries to Maine’s Piercing Native Americans who valued blueberries for their flavor, nutritional value and healing qualities. Route 1, Kennebunk In this issue of the Tourist News, we share some beside Dairy Queen blueberry history, tell you how to make some blueberry 207-985-4054 culinary treats and where you can pick your own berries. Savoring Wild Blueberries for Six Centuries by Dan Marois Wild blueberries hold a special place in Maine’s agricultural history – one that goes back centuries HEARTH & SOUL to Maine’s Native Ameri- cans. Native Americans Primarily Primitive were the first to use the Primitive Decor • Rugs • Old Village Paint tiny blue berries, both Shades • Candles • Pottery • Florals fresh and dried, for their flavor, nutrition and healing qualities. Blueberries were here when the first wave of settlers arrived in what was to become America. Fridge Grocery Deliveries to Early explorers noted wild ur .c The Kennebunk Plains on Route 99 in Kennebunk is a great place for "low bush" berry o o Kennebunkport, blueberries on their expe- l m il ditions. picking. Once a commercial blueberry field, the land is now protected by a collaboration of F Kennebunk & Arundel In 1615, Samuel de conservation groups. The public is welcome to pick berries there, as well as to explore the Champlain saw Native the nearly 2000 acres of grasslands and forest on foot, bicycle or horseback. Call Americans along Lake Annette 207-702-7877 Huron harvesting blue- fact that the blossom end that these little berries value and their impres- or Donna 207-702-7888 berries. These were dried, of each blueberry forms were harvested during the sively high levels of anti- FillourFridge.com beaten into a pulpy pow- a five pointed star. It was Civil War, when they were oxidants, and other prop- der and combined with believed the “Great Spirit” canned and sent to Union erties believed by many to Convenient • Reliable • Safe cornmeal, honey and wa- sent these star berries to soldiers. help prevent cancer. (See ter to make a pudding relieve the hunger of chil- Since then, wild Maine story on page 8.) called sautauthig (pro- dren during a famine. blueberries have consis- Maine produces over nounced saw-taw-teeg ). Native Americans also tently grown in popular- Lewis and Clark, while used blueberries for me- ity, in large part due to Savoring Patten's Berry Farm on an expedition, found dicinal purposes and made their incredible nutritional continued on page 10 that Native Americans a strong aromatic tea from North St., Kennebunkport • 207-967-2418 smoked blueberries to pre- the root. Blueberry juice serve them for winter use. was used for “old coughs” Open Daily Native Strawberries A meal served to them by and tea made from wild are here! Native Americans had blueberry leaves was be- wild blueberries pounded lieved to be a good tonic into the meat – which was to help purify the blood. then smoked and dried. It wasn’t until the 1840s Native Americans held that wild blueberries were Geraniums • Hanging Plants the wild blueberry in very first harvested commer- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables high esteem, due to the cially. It is well known Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice

The Mount Agamenticus region covers nearly 30,000 acres in southern Maine. The top of Mt. A offers specacular views from the mounatins to the ocean as well as excellent blueberry picking. Above is the view west from the top.

Open daily 10–5 Twigs 207-967-1173 THE TOURIST NEWS is published April through Jewelry November and is distributed FREE at 450 locations Garden • Art in Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Baby • Linens urniture & Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, Biddeford, Seaside Decor F Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Portland. ifts for your est G N STAFF Expanded Publisher and Editor – Judith Hansen baby department! Contributing Writers – Steve Hrehovcik, Val Marier, Great gifts Dan Marois, Anita Matson, Nancy McCallum for baby showers. Calendar Editor – Donna Landau • Blankets Graphic Design – Geraldine Aikman, Eric Erwin Technical Support – Justin King • Smocked outfits ADDRESS/CONTACT for infants 179 Cat Mousam Rd., Kennebunk, ME 04043 • Baby books • Keepsake baby cups Tel. 207-985-2244 • 207-294-2244 28 Dock Square E-mail: [email protected] • Stuffed animals Web site: www.touristnewsonline.com Kennebunkport • 207-967-0100 © The Tourist News, Inc., 2017 www.coastaljewelers.com 8 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk • Shipyard Shops TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 3

PICKPICK YOURYOUR OWN BLUEBERRIESBLUEBERRIES Shops Gifts for golfers, dog lovers & the garden Berry Best Farm –– 3333 Colburn Colburn Way, Way, Lebanon. Lebanon. 207-457- 207-457- Joanends in& August,Brad’s 10Berry AM toFarm 4 PM. – Check 447 Deerwander facebook page Road, for Our 22nd Year! 1435. www.berrybestfarm.com. 2500 2500 blueberry blueberry bushes bushes on Hollis.weekdays. 207-391-3115. Payment is www.facebook.com/JoanBradsBer cash only. - on75 75acres. acres. Opening Opening day day for thefor theseason season is Saturday, is Saturday, July 15. ryFarmLlc. Open in mid-July. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday Digs, Divots & Dogs July 15. U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, porta-pot- 9Joan AM to & 6 Brad’s PM, Sunday Berry Farm10 AM – to447 2 PM,Deerwander closed on Road, Monday. Over 150 breeds porta-potties. Open Tuesdays 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednes- Payment is cash only. ties. Open Tuesdays 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednesdays through Hollis. 207-391-3115. www.facebook.com/JoanBradsBer-ry- on 100s of items: days through Sundays 8 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays. FarmLlc. Open in mid-July. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday PaySundays by cash/check/Visa/Master 8 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays. Card. Pay by cash/ Kelly Orchards – 82 Sanborn Road, Acton. 207-636-1601. Flags, Christmas, check/Visa/Master Card. 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM, closed on Monday. Socks, T-shirts, Art PickPayment your ownis cash blueberries only. in season daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Blueberry Hill Farm – 231 Bluberry Hill Farm Road, Acton. Minimal chemical/pesticide use. Picnic area. Payment by Treats • Toys 207-457-1151.Blueberry Hill Farmwww.blueberryhillfarm.us. – 231 Bluberry Hill Farm Open: Road, mid-July Acton. cash or check. Collars & Leashes Spinners! through207-457-1151. September, www.blueberryhillfarm.us. 8 AM to 5 PM. Ten acres Open: of mid-July highbush Kelly Orchards – 82 Sanborn Road, Acton. 207-636-1601. blueberries.through September, Call ahead 8 AM for toavailability. 5 PM. Ten Restroom acres of highbush available. LibbyPick your & Son own U blueberriesPick – 86 Sawyer in season Mountain daily, 10Road, AM Limerick.to 5 PM. 2 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-5661 Bus parking. blueberries. Call ahead for availability. Restroom available. 207-793-4749.Minimal chemical/pesticide Email: [email protected]. use. Picnic area. Payment Open by Located up the granite staircase cash or check. DragonflyBus parking. Meadow Blueberry Farm 16 West Lane in daily 8 AM to 5 PM, July to October. Highbush blueberries; – picnic area; homemade blueberry donuts made daily; gift Arundel. 207-985-7884. Pick your own blueberries from Libby & Son U Pick – 86 Sawyer Mountain Road, Limerick. Relax Your Cares Away mid-JulyDragonfly to September.Meadow Blueberry Open Monday Farm – to16 Saturday, West Lane 9 inAM shop. Call or check the website for availability. toArundel. 4 PM; 207-985-7884.Sunday, 9 AM Pickto 3 yourPM. ownOrganically blueberries grown from – no 207-793-4749. Email: [email protected]. Open Walking Distance to Dock Square Complimentary Parking chemicalmid-July to fertilizers September. or Openpesticides. Monday Payment to Saturday, by cash 9 AM or Notredaily 8Dame AM to Institute 5 PM, July – Route to October. 202 , Alfred.Highbush 207-324-2983. blueberries; check. Email:picnic [email protected]; homemade blueberry donutsBlueberry made season daily; is gift mid- to 4 PM; Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Organically grown – no July to August. chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Payment by cash or check. shop. Call or check the website for availability. Estes Farm – 114 Waterman Road, Buxton. Phone: 207- 929-4801. www.estesberryfarm.com. Blueberry picking Payeur’sNotre Dame Pick Institute Your Own – Route Blueberries 202 , Alfred. – Otis 207-324-2983. Allen Road, Estes Farm – 114 Waterman Road, Buxton. Phone: 207- Sanford. 207-324-3200. Located just off Route 4 in South is typically mid- to late July through August. Check the Email: [email protected]. Blueberry season is mid- website929-4801. or www.estesberryfarm.com.call for updates. Payment Blueberry – cash/check/Visa/ picking is Sanford by the Country Club Golf Course. Open in July and Mastertypically Card. mid- to late July through August. Check the website August.July to August.Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday Relaxing Massage & Body Treatments or call for updates. Payment – cash/check/Visa/Master Card. and Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Free containers; balloons for Pleasant View Blueberry Farm – 23 Blueberry Lane, off Rejuvenating Facials The Friendly Blueberry Patch – 144 Cider Hill Road, the kids; no pesticides. Payment is cash only. Manicures & Pedicures York.The Friendly 207-363-3415. Blueberry facebook.com/friendlyblueberrypatch. Patch – 144 Cider Hill Road, York. Pease Hill Road, Cornish. 207-625-3719. Email: bacons- Spa & Beauty Boutique Call207-363-3415. or check Facebook facebook.com/friendlyblueberrypatch. for updates on picking times. CallPay -or [email protected]. View Blueberry Farm –Blueberries 23 Blueberry never Lane, sprayed off mentcheck is Facebook cash only. for updates on picking times. Pay-ment is Peasewith herbicides Hill Road, or Cornish. pesticides. 207-625-3719. Open July and Email: August, bacons Mon-- cash only. [email protected] through Saturday 8 AM to 6 BlueberriesPM; Sunday never noon sprayedto 6 PM. Ives Berry Farm – 133 Flag Pond Road, Saco. 603-455- with herbicides or pesticides. Open July and August, Mon- 5098. Open last weekend in July through first two week- Blueberries sold by the pound. Payment is cash only. Ives Berry Farm – 133 Flag Pond Road, Saco. 603-455- day through Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday noon to 6 ends in August, 10 AM to 4 PM. Check facebook page for PM. Blueberries sold by the pound. Payment is cash only. weekdays.5098. Open Payment last weekend is cash in Julyonly. through first two week- Rivard Farm – 110 Blanchard Road, Springvale. 207- 324- 5566.Rivard Email: Farm [email protected]. – 110 Blanchard Road, Blueberry Springvale. picking 207- 324-5566.mid-July through Email: Labor [email protected]. Blueberry 31 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk pickingDay or asmid-July long as through berries Online bookings welcome • www.cottagebreeze.com Laborare available. Day or Openas long 8 as 207.967.2259 • Open Mon.–Sat. berriesAM to 7 PM.are Pay-mentavailable. is Open 8 AM to 7 PM. Pay- mentby cash is by or cashcheck. or check. Spiller Farm – 85 Spiller Farm Lane, Wells. 207-985-2575. Open almost every day in season. Call ahead. NothingNothing sayssays "summer"summer inin Maine"Maine" likelike aa freshfresh in season. 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annah small important D luxuries 123 Ocean Avenue • Kennebunkport 207-967-8640 PAGE 4 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017 Shops Test Your Blueberry Knowledge with This Quiz A Diverse Collection of Here in Maine, the blueberry season is upon us. Take this quiz to see how berry smart you are in this Amazing Maine Made Businesses particular field. (FYI, blueberry experts also call blueberry fields “barrens.” If you knew that, give yourself an extra point.) Much of the information for the quiz came from fact sheets prepared by Maine’s leading blueberry specialist, Dr. David Yarborough, of the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension program. There is a distinction between wild blueberries and commercial berries. The wild berries are also known as “low bush” or “lowbush” berries, as they grow closer to the ground. They are smaller and sweeter than commercially grown “high bush” berries. Another variety found in hilly areas of Maine is the sour top berry, which, as the name implies, is more sour tasting. 1. Who is the largest producer of wild blueberry crops in the world? A) New Jersey B) Maine C) British Columbia 2. Maine accounts for what percentage of all blueberries grown in North America? A) Ten percent B) Fifteen percent C) Twenty percent. 3. The wild blueberry is one of how many fruit crops harvested today that are native to North America? A) Three B) Four C) Five 4. Only one other berry is more popular than the blueberry, worldwide. It is the: A) Cranberry B) Strawberry C) Raspberry ANTIQUES 5. What Maine county grows the most wild blueberries?: A) Washington B) Hancock C) Kennebec 6. Who found his thrill on Blueberry Hill? A) Fats Domino B) Chubby Checker C) Slim Whitman 7. What town claims to be the “Blueberry Capital of the World”? A) Paw Paw, Michigan B) Machias, Maine C) Hammonton, New Jersey 8. Blueberries at one time were mostly harvested with the help of what tool? apparel A) Blueberry hoe B) Blueberry shovel C) Blueberry rake open daily 10am – 6pm 9. What New England poet wrote a poem entitled “Blueberries”? Join us in the beautifully renovated A) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow B) Robert Frost C) Edna St. Vincent Millay Boutique Mall in beautifully restored 10. Native Americans called blueberries: carriageBarn & house Carriage in the House heart of Cape Neddick. A) Star berries B) Huckleberries C) Whortleberries 12 different shops 11. The pale powder that coats ripe blueberries is called 6 DIFFERENT SHOPS A) Bloom B) Dust C) Powder 1300 Rte.all under1, Cape one Neddick roof with two• 207-363-2500 floors 12. What did Abijah Tabbut invent in 1822? The Shops At Cape Neddick A) Blueberry basket B) Blueberry rake C) Blueberry tobacco 1300 US Rt One . Cape Neddick . Maine (across from Pie In The Sky Bakery) 13. Which berry is most closely related to the blueberry?

Theodore Alexander A) Blackberry B) Strawberry C) Cranberry 14. What is the most popular muffin in America? Dash & Albert A) Blueberry B) Bran C) Pineapple Pinecone Hill 15. What is the state of Maine’s official dessert A) Blueberry cake B) Blueberry turnover C) Blueberry pie Answers on page 10.

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Castaways He currently works with sonable, and yet such good two cushioned couches continued from page 6 two local finishers, Jason quality.’ I enjoy working and chairs. He says, “If Jackson of Huston and with people and helping the husbands can sit here Woods TO Goods years Costello learned with Company in Kennebunk- them make their homes and relax while their wives and studied under several port, and Donna Sabaka of brighter and more stylish.” shop, everyone is happy.” Fine Inmate-made Products of New England’s master Arundel. Sabaka finished Castaways opened Me- Castaways at Compass Ship Models • Furniture • Lamps carvers, including David “Sally,” a basswood seal, morial Day weekend in Pointe is open daily (ex- Gifts • Housewares Calvo of Gloucester, Mas- that sits prominently on 2016. “We completely except Tuesdays) 10 AM Great sachusetts, and Dimetrious a shelf at the entrance to ceeded our expectations to 5 PM, until the end of Prices! Birdhouses & Feeders Klatsis of western Mas- Costello’s studio. that first season,” Philip October. It is located at 71 Nautical Gifts & Souvenirs sachusetts. Melinda Costello ad- says. “We also thought Post Road (Route 1), Wells. More recently, he had mits her strength in their that most of our clientele FMI call 207-360-0150 or 891 Rte.1, York • 1.5 mi. No. of York Info Center the opportunity to carve new endeavor is “shop- would be tourists, but the visit www.castawaysat- Open 7 days 10-5 • 207-363-6001 under the direction of ping and buying for the majority of folks who come compasspointe.com. Christopher Pie, an in- store. I purchase like I’m in and buy at the shop are ternationally recognized buying for my own home.” from Wells, Kennebunk master wood carver and Castaways taps nearly 40 and Ogunquit.” instructor at the Center for vendors, many from New Husbands accompany- Renee’s Cat & Dog Gifts Furniture Craftsmanship England but “even more ing their wives on a shop- m fram Open daily 9–6 in Rockport, Maine. from the south, in Georgia, ping trip to Castaways dis- to in Pet items & gifts, clothing, us g Costello is quick to Florida and Alabama.” cover an unexpected perk. c garden, jewelry, nautical, credit the role his finish- “We have great price “This is our ‘husband’s candles and antiques ers play in his craft. “A points,” Melinda says. “I porch’,” Philip Costello finisher will stain and color want customers to look at says with a smile, pointing morph Locally made the carving and truly bring an item in the shop and to the spacious covered Gallery & cat & dog treats! the work to life,” he says. say, ‘This is pretty, it’s rea- entry porch, complete with 207-646-2390 Emporium 21 South St., Wells off Rte. 1, near the IGA 207-967-2900 www.reneescatanddoggiftshop.com Embrace the Unusual. . .

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9 Western Avenue – Kennebunk Lower Village Just Across the bridge from Dock Square • Open 7 days! • 207-967-8771 BestofEverything.com PAGE 8 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017 Shops Health Benefits of Blueberries Sure, They Taste Delicious. But Did You Know. . . Blueberries are among flavenoids; the fla- the foods considered “su- venoid anthocyanin Stone Soup Artisans per foods” by nutritionists, has been found to because of the multitude of have an “anti-di- A Maine Artist Shop & Gallery health benefits they pro- abetic” effect. Re- vide. Wild blueberries are search has shown Pottery, Decorative Glass, Fine Art, Jewelry, even healthier than com- that overweight Handbags, Scarves, Toys, mercially grown “high people with insu- Pet Items and Specialty Foods. bush” berries, as they con- lin resistance issues tain more antioxidants, improved their sen- Everything is made in Maine! which are cancer-fighting sitivity to insulin compounds. – which is needed Mon–Sat 10 AM–5:30 PM • 207-283-4715 Antioxidants combat to stabilize blood 228 Main St., Saco • stonesoupartisans.com unstable molecules known sugar – simply by as “free radicals,” which having a blueberry cause skin to age faster and smoothie. (See story also enhance the production on next page.) of cancer cells. Research has Long-term stud- shown over and over that ies of people who Research has shown over and over that blueberries, whether wild blueberries, whether wild eat blueberries or cultivated, contain more antioxidants than any other commonly or cultivated, contain more regularly also show consumed fruit or vegetable. antioxidants than any other that their cognitive commonly consumed fruit functioning, motor skills, Because of their vitamin they also help hydrate the or vegetable. and memory skills, as they composition, blueberries body. Antioxidants are also age, were better than those are also beneficial to skin, Finally, research has said to be helpful in achiev- who did not ingest blue- hair, bone health and vi- shown that blueberries ing and maintaining heart berries or take in adequate sion. One cup of blueber- possess anti-inflammatory health, because of two rea- amounts of antioxidants. ries contains 24 percent of properties, which helps sons. First, they work to Some research indicates the recommended daily muscles heal after strenu- reduce the levels of “bad” that a steady diet that in- amount (RDA) of Vitamin ous exercise. cholesterol found in the cludes blueberries helped C; 36 percent of the RDA Research of the mighty blood, and second, because reverse short-term memory of Vitamin K; and twenty berry continues to reveal they help lower blood pres- loss, ward off Alzheimer’s five percent of the RDA of more good news all the sure. and depression. manganese. time; the University of Antioxidants are made Blueberries are also Also, at four grams of fi- Maine is among the top up of compounds called considered to be good for ber per serving (about 14 per- research facilities in the urinary tract health. While cent RDA), blueberries help country when it comes to the blueberry’s cousin, the maintain digestive health. blueberry studies, as Maine cranberry, is often thought Blueberries are a perfect is the leading blueberry 2018 Calendar of as a natural aid for uri- snack food, as one cup is grower in the world. FMI Images of Kennebunkport nary tract infections, blue- between 84 and 97 calories; about the health benefits of 17th annual calendar berries have been found to and with a composition blueberry consumption visit have the same properties. that is 85 percent water, medicalnewstoday.com. by award-winning photographer Robert Dennis Available at www.portimages.com and at many locations in the Kennebunks, including: Mail It Unlimited • KBC Shipyard Store Our 31st Season! HB Provisions • Saxony Imports Beach Grass • Morph Gallery 44 Individual Shops Colonial Pharmacy • Whimsy Shop Bradbury Bros. Market A barn full of unique items for your home & garden Featuring USA-made products Open Daily colescornerwellsmaine colescornerwells at prices you will love! Farmhouse • Coastal • Primitives • Home Decor & Gifts Galore 2232 Post Road (Rte. 1) Wells 207-646-3466 Open 10 AM - 5 PM daily “A Delightful Kennebunkport Tradition!” Visit the area’s newest yarn store Reversible Jackets (and books, too) by Winding River, Mia Reis • Popular yarns from & Trimdin Maine & beyond, Made in the USA new arrivals weekly Handmade • Latest needles, hooks, Lamps & Lampshades notions, buttons & patterns Made in Maine • Classes, help & demos Cat’s Meow • 100s of gently used books, A Kennebunkport Collection and select, new books Made in the USA • Fun gifts & certificates Cards, Calendars & “Space Pitcher” by Tandem Glass Limited Edition Prints Hand-blown in Maine by Maine Artists Each piece is unique! 169 Port Road (Rte. 35) • Village Marketplace Plaza #14 Kennebunk Lower Village • 207-967-4434 Dock Square • Kennebunkport • 207-967-5105 TheKnitLit.com • [email protected] TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 9 How Blue is Your Smoothie? Shops We love blueberries because they taste good. But they are also an incredibly healthful fruit (see previous story.) One of the best ways to enjoy all the blueberry has to offer is in a smoothie, as it is easy to make and so portable. Clothing for women & men The caloric count will depend upon the type of yo- Jewelry • Household goods gurt you use, and also whether you add honey, sugar Open 10-4 Mon.–Sat. or another sweetener. FYI, a cup of blueberries, whether frozen or fresh, contains between 84 and 97 calories. Now accepting Summer items! Call ahead to be sure we are taking consignments that day. The Wild Blueberry Smoothie, from wildblueberries. Donations & Consignments accepted anytime com. 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murder mysteries by Paula Keeney Maine Mystery Writers Offer Some Wicked Good Recipes to Accompany Their Juicy Crime Stories all, Candy lives in the small much of a cook. Indeed, Up, Boiled Over, Musseled at the Rotary Founder’s by Paula Keeney seaside town of Willing- she readily admits that Out, Fogged Inn, Iced Under Day breakfast. Blueberries, ton, tending to Blueberry she’d rather spend time and Stowed Away). Paula Keeney, along with despite their size Acres, the farm she runs on any other farm chore. In Boiled Over, Julia partner Ann Whetstone, owns – about 70 of the with her father Doc. But, when it’s blueberry Snowden and her fam- Mainely Murders Bookstore precious wild va- Town in a Blueberry Jam season, even she has a ily at the Snowden Family (www.mainelymurders. riety are needed introduced Candy, Doc favorite recipe, her Blue- Clambake – along with all com) at 1 Bourne Street, to fill a cup – pack and the other inhabitants berry Whipped Cream, a their friends in Busman’s Kennebunk. She eagerly a powerful punch. of Willington, as they great topping for fruit, pies Harbor – are celebrating anticipates the arrival of Nutritionists regu- prepare to celebrate their and anything else. (People Founder’s Weekend. the first wild blueberries at larly cite blueber- annual Blueberry Festi- have been known to eat it Considering Julia’s the farmers’ markets each ries’ antioxidant val – with its Blueberry directly out of the bowl.) experience since return- summer. level and resulting Parade and the Blue- Shortbread is a treat we ing home to save health benefits. berry Queen Pageant. sometimes have at Mainely the family busi- But food scientists With all that blueberry Murders. We don’t actually ness, two things aren’t the only ones competition, including make it, but we do bring are guaranteed to who have discovered the pie contests, some- back plenty from our trips happen. First, there that one of nature’s one’s bound to get to Scotland. Still, the fol- will be at least one smallest fruits has a into a jam. (In truth, lowing recipe, also from murder. Second, killer cachet. Mystery trouble is always Town in a Blueberry Jam, plenty of mouth- writers, especially around the corner in looks like something we watering dishes those who set their sto- Willington, no mat- might want to try—the will be on the ries in Maine – the na- ter the season.) combination of the lemon menu – including tion’s leading producer Following Town in a and blueberries sounds some delicious of wild blueberries – pancakes and a whole lot Blueberry Jam, there’s Town wonderful. blueberry ones. have found plenty of ways more. But, rest assured, no in a Lobster Stew, Town in a What’s a Maine who- Viola (“Vee”) to incorporate them into one has ever died from eat- Wild Moose Chase, Town in dunit without mention Snuggs – she and their tales. ing a blueberry – at least, a Pumpkin Bash, Town in a of blueberries? Boothbay her equally aged Food-themed myster- not in these books! Strawberry Swirl, Town in a Harbor writer Barbara Ross sister, “Fee,” ies, which in recent years In B.B. Haywood’s pop- Sweet Pickle, Town in a Cin- features them (and other live next door have soared in popularity, ular Candy Holliday Mys- namon Toast and Town in a Pine Tree State delicacies) to Julia–always include recipes for blue- tery series, it all began with Maple Madness. in her Maine Clambake serves up blueberry muffins, blueberry Maine blueberries. After Candy Holliday isn’t Mystery series (Clammed berry pancakes Candy’s Blueberry Whipped Cream Blueberry Lemon Shortbread INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS Yield: about two dozen 2 cups whipping cream 2 cups white or white whole wheat flour ½ tablespoon grated lemon peel ¼ cup sugar ½8 teaspoon salt ¾ cup dried Maine wild blueberries 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup dark brown sugar 1 cup butter PREPARATION ¾ cups Maine wild blueberries, mashed PREPARATION Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together all ingredients in a deep bowl (it splatters). Mix the flour, salt, sugar, lemon peel and dried blueberries. Whip with a mixer for eight to ten minutes or until it’s a nice whipped cream consistency, and a beautiful shade of lavender. Cut in butter and mix until a smooth dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes. Refrigerate in the unlikely event you have any leftovers. Roll out the cold dough to ½-inch thickness between two sheets of wax paper. Cut out with cookie cutters or score and cut into squares. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Answers to Blueberry Quiz on page 4: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned. 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C

Savoring blueberry rake (invented point in York County. It is sandplain grassland and continued from page 2 by a Mainer, Abijah Tab- home to a steep exposed early forest that is a critical but, in 1822) that requires bedrock section with beau- wildlife habitat. 90 percent of the wild blue- strenuous bending over tiful views to the south, The preserve is home berry crops harvested each to reap the harvest. High- including Pawtuckaway to several rare species of year in the United States. bush blueberries grow on Mountain and the ocean. birds, reptiles and plants, This adds up to approxi- bushes that are 4 to 8 feet Scrub oak and blueber- including the spectacular mately 30 million pounds tall, making harvesting a ries hold onto this warm, Northern Blazing Star, of blueberries a year. much easier job. exposed slope of thin soil. which turns the vast fields Maine’s 60,000 acres Perhaps the biggest fan The climb is a bit difficult, purple in August. of wild blueberries grow of blueberries is the black but the blueberries are lus- Dan Marois is a writer, naturally in fields and bear who considers the cious and well worth the producer and actor who barrens that stretch along feast a delicacy. Bears are hike. (You can also drive lives in Poland Spring. the Down East coast to the known to eat nothing else your car to the top.) state’s southwest corner. except the juicy blueberries For more information, Adapted to Maine’s natu- when they are in season. It visit www.agamenticus. Perhaps the biggest fan of blueberries is the black rally acid, low fertility soils has been documented that org. bear. Bears are known to and challenging winters, they will travel, with an If you're not up for the eat nothing else except wild blueberries are a low empty stomach, from 10 hike, you can try the Ken- the juicy blueberries input crop requiring mini- to 15 miles per day to sniff nebunk Plains and Wells when they are in season. mal management. out a blueberry patch. Barrens, (known locally as If you encounter a bear While Maine is home to If you're willing to hike the Blueberry Plains) with who has her/his eye on the popular wild low bush for blueberries , then climb 135 acres of nature trails the same berry patch you blueberry, many “pick Blueberry Bluff on Mount and blueberry fields. were hoping to harvest, back slowly away. Look your own” advocates pre- Agamenticus in York. The Kennebunk Plains around you first. If you fer the highbush variety. Though it is only 692 feet Preserve, located on Route see a cubs, do not get Low bush blueberries are in elevation, Mount Aga- 99 between Sanford and between the cub usually harvested using a menticus is the highest Kennebunk, consists of and its mother. TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 11 Blueberry Jam Still Bestseller at Stonewall Kitchen The goal was to create a product developer Mi- Other blueberry prod- Shops wild Maine blueberry jam chele Cote once noted ucts include a blueberry that tasted like blueberry in an interview: “Wild syrup, a maple-blueberry pie. Not just any pie, but Maine Blueberry Jam syrup, blueberry-cherry garden decorations folk art & primitives pie made by Jim Stott’s is the heart of our com- jam, blueberry-vanilla jam, wrought iron & tinware grandmother Pearl. pany. It’s how people blueberry-vanilla dessert So Stott and his partner identify us. There’s topping, blueberry-rhu- Jonathan King worked on even a company barb jam, blueberry spread, making such a jam until policy at Stonewall and a blueberry pancake they were happy. This was Kitchen that states we and waffle mix. FMI stone- in 1991 when the duo first simply cannot run out wallkitchen.com. started making specialty of Wild Blueberry Jam. foods to sell at farmers Running out of Wild n th mer o e Harb markets in the southern Blueberry Jam is our um Open daily 10 am - 5 pm or seacoast area. version of a tragedy.” S closed Tuesdays • Sunday 11-4 handcrafted country gifts The success of the The jam was the Stonewall Kitchen founders Jim Our 26th year! jam and other products first of 25 items that Stott, left, and Jonathan King had The Country Peddlar Shop launched their specialty the company founders a particular flavor in mind when Harbor Rd., Wells (just off Rte.1 at the Fire Station) 646-6576 foods business, Stonewall delineated as “Com- they created their Wild Maine Dress for Less! Kitchen, based in York, pany Classics” when Blueberry Jam. and now known world- they commemorated wide. The company has 25 years in business last added to preserve the jam. nine stores in New Eng- year. To this day, the 13 The company will also not land and one in Washing- oz. jars of Wild Maine divulge where in Maine ton, D.C., plus thousands Blueberry Jam remain the they get their berries, other of distributors and a thriv- company’s bestseller. An than to say it is somewhere ing online business. average of 55,000 jars are in northern Maine. As Stonewall Kitchen made every month at the Stonewall Kitchen manufacturing plant in makes 100s of specialty York. products from its manufac- While the company turing plant in York. Jams, owners won’t divulge mustards, syrups, pancake the precise recipe, they mixes, grilling sauces and will say that secret is dessert toppings are just Voted #1 the combination of wild some of its products. Stone- Thrift Store Maine berries (wild ber- wall also offers a line of ries are sweeter than cooking accessories, from commercially grown cookbooks to cookware. Clothing, Shoes & Handbags, Jewelry, highbush berries), just Because of the success the right amount of sug- of the jam, the company Home Décor, Antiques, Furniture, ar (not too much), and a created a “mini” version – Books, Children’s and more! splash of lemon. 3.75 oz., which has become eturn to Cinda Open 10-6 Mon. thru Sat. • 11-3 Sun. Cote says the lem- popular as a gift basket Resale Clothing for Women on adds “brightness item. About 20,000 jars of R 34 York St. (Rte. 1), Kennebunk and tang.” Fruit pectin the minis are made about Mon.– Thurs. 9:30 to 5 across from Wallingford Farm • 207-604-5050 and citric acid are also every six weeks. Fri. & Sat. 9:30-5:30 207-967-3800 Donations always accepted and appreciated! Christensen Lane, Rte. 35 Proceeds benefit The New School in Kennebunk Really Wild Blueberry Pie Kennebunk Lower Village An adventure in High School Education • tnsk.org Talk about a “wild” Maine blueberry pie. Puzzle Mountain Bakery in Newry (about two hours northwest of Kennebunk) bakes pies, including wild blueberry, that its owners simply drop off at their roadside stand at 806 Bear River Road every morning. They leave them especially for the hikers on the nearby Appalachian Trail who will pass by. The payment is $10, and it’s totally on the honor-system. Problem is, the nearby bears, for whom the road is named, don’t always have the cash, so the Puzzle Mountain folks come by at night to pick up the pies and the pot o’ money. FMI visit Puzzle Mountain’s Facebook page. ukulele camp Nature’s Gifts Wild Bird Store Three 1.5 hour sessions – $299 www.naturesgiftsmaine.com • 207-985-1511 Local Gifts Includes Uke & Music Learn how to tune your uke Everything for Learn 5 chords and 3 songs Backyard Birds Sessions Offered: Open Every Day! Tues. Wed. & Thurs. 10:30 AM to Noon July 18–20 • July 25–27

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 THURSDAY, JULY 13 15th Annual Val Ranco Native American Powwow with Book Sale, 9 AM to noon, Rec Hall, 22 Colby Ave., Old Or- Horse Camp Opening Day, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Ever Af- drumming, dancing, crafts, jewelry demonstrations and chard Beach. Sale benefits Ocean Park Memorial Library. ter Mustang Rescue, Bush Brook Farm, 463 West St., Bid- music, 9 AM to 5 PM, Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Rd., Wells. deford. For ages 12 to 16; Tuesdays and Thursdays through Continues on July 16. Admission charged. Co-sponsored Summer Camp: Earth Stewards, 9 AM to 3 PM, Wells Re- the summer. FMI 284-7721 or mustangrescue.org. by the Wells Chamber of Commerce. FMI 603-528-3005, serve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. A camp for kids 13 to 15. 207-646-2451, wellschamber.org. Reservations required. All participants must know how to Nature Walk, 10 AM to noon, Wells Reserve, Laudholm swim for the kayaking portion of the camp. Camp continues Farm Rd., Wells. Walk the trails with a guide. Free with site 63rd Annual Alfred Festival, Village Green, Alfred. Food, through Friday, July 14. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. admission. FMI 646-1555 wellsreserve.org. music, road race, crafts, tractor pull, antique auto show, picnic at Brother’s Beach and more. Parade is at 10 AM. Garden Interventions, 10 AM to 5 PM, Ogunquit Museum Lunch and Learn, noon to 1 PM, Mather Auditorium, Wells of American Art Sculpture Gardens, 543 Shore Rd., Ogun- Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Topic: Solidarity from Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., 10 AM and 1 PM, Ogunquit quit. A one-day participatory art installation with Lucinda Maine – Protect the Sacred Arctic Wildlife Refuge. View a Playhouse, Rte. 1, Ogunquit. Continues July 16, 10 AM. For Bliss, "Site and Storytelling: A Reintroduction to the Muse- 20-minute award-winning film, The Sacred Place Where tickets and show times ogunquitplayhouse.org. um." FMI 646-4909 or ogunquitmuseum.org. Life Begins – Gwich’in Women Speak, followed by a discussion and with director Miho Aida, who travels by bicycle to Disney’s Camp Rock, the musical, 10 AM, Prescott Park, Story Time and Trolley Ride, 10:30 AM, Seashore Trolley spread the message from the Gwich'in nation. Books and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For performers, artists and Museum, Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. Children must DVDs will be available for purchase (donation). Suggested aspiring technicians, ages 8 to 17. Continues July 16, 10 be accompanied by an adult. Every Wednesday, July and donation $2. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. AM. FMI prescottpark.org. August. FMI 967-2800 or trolleymuseum.org. Kayaking on the Little River Estuary, 1 to 4 PM, Visitor Downtown Plaza Summer Music Series, 1:30 to 3:30 PM, Annual Summer Arts and Crafts Fair, "From the Garden to Center, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Paddle Kennebunk. Continues on Saturdays to August 26. Spon- the Sea," noon to 5 PM, York Art Association, 394 York St., the salt marsh with a registered Maine guide and natural- sored by Kennebunk Downtown Committee. Free. FMI and York. Art and accessories for the garden and seaside cottage, ist. Minimum age is 12 (12 to 15-year-olds must be accom- full line-up at kennebunkmaine.us/events. including outdoor pottery, wind chimes, birdhouses and panied by an adult). Maximum participants is 6. Maximum feeders and sculpture. Continues through July 16. FMI 363- weight for kayaks is 325 pounds. Participants must be able 28th Annual Shriners’ Lobster Bowl, kick-off at 6 PM, 049 or yorkartassociation.com. to get up from a seated position on the ground. $40 mem- Thornton Academy, 438 Main St., Saco. Proceeds benefit bers/$50 nonmembers. FMI 646-1555 wellsreserve.org. Shriners’ hospitals for children. FMI korashriners.org/lobster- Perler Bead Craft, 1 PM, Kennebunk Library, 112 Main St., bowl/lobster-bowl. Kennebunk. For students 6 years and older. Theme is "Star Kennebunk Beach History Walking Tour, 2 PM. Begins at Wars." All materials provided. Registration required. Part of Trinity Chapel, Railroad Ave., Kennebunk Beach. Learn the Summer Concert Series with the Party Starters Band, 6:30 "Build a Better World" summer reading program. FMI 985- history of the development of Kennebunk Beach as a tour- PM, Hope Hobbs Memorial Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, 2173 or kennbunklibrary.org. ist destination. About a one-mile loop, 60-90 minutes, led Harbor Rd., Wells. Concert series continues on Saturdays by Brick Store Museum guide. $10 per person/$5 for mu- through September 2. Free admission. FMI wellsrec.org. “Wine Down Wednesdays,” 4 to 7 PM, Panache Fine Jew- seum members. Continues Thursdays through August. FMI elry and Art Gallery, 307 Main St., Ogunquit. Enjoy a com- 985-4802 or brickstoremuseum.org. SUNDAY, JULY 16 plimentary glass of wine while browsing the gallery's fine 26th Annual “A Day at the Beach” 1K/5K Road Race, 8:30 jewelry and art. Continues Wednesdays through August. The Windmills Concert, blues, jazz and rock, 7 PM, Wells AM, Kennebunk Beach. Presented by Kennebunk Beach FMI 646-4878. Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Members $20, non- Improvement Association. FMI kbia.net. members $25. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Music in the Park series, 5:30 PM, Shevenell Park, next to Yardscaping and Native Plants, 10 AM to noon, Mather Bangor Savings Bank, 150 Main St., Biddeford. Maine and Shakespeare in the Park begins, 7 PM, Lafayette Park, Auditorium, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Mini- New England musicians perform Wednesdays to August 9. Storer St., Kennebunk. Continues on Thursdays and Sat- mize the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the garden. $5 Free admission. FMI heartofbiddeford.org. urdays at 7 PM to August 12. Presented by MaineStage donation. Sponsored by UM Cooperative Extension, York Shakespeare. This year’s shows are: A Midsummer Night's County. Registration required. FMI and to register 324--2814 Despicable Me, 7 PM, Leavitt Theatre, 259 Main St. (Rte. 1), Dream and The Winter’s Tale. Rain performances at either or [email protected]. Ogunquit. Box Office opens at 6 PM; tickets $9, seniors and Kennebunk Town Hall or Waterhouse Center. FMI main- kids $7. Continues Thursday, July 13. FMI 646-3123. estageshakespeare.com. Art in the Park, resident Ocean Park artists will start painting in the afternoon or Monday morning, Memorial Park, Old Concerts in the Park with the Waiters, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, VentiCordi Chamber Music, 7 PM, South Congregational Orchard Beach. Continues July 17, 4 to 6 PM, meet the artists Lafayette Park, Storer St., Kennebunk. Concerts are free; Church, Temple St., Kennebunkport. Continues on July 27 at a reception at Jakeman Hall; Wednesday, July 19, 5 to 7:30 sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank. Parking in the lot and August 10. To reserve tickets, venticordi.com. PM, Wet Paint Sale at the Temple. Participating artists are on Garden St. FMI kennebunkrec.com. Carol L. Douglas, Ed Buonvecchio, Russel Whitten, Christine Silent Film Series, 7 PM, Leavitt Theatre, 259 Main St. (Rte. Tullson Mathieu and Anthony Watkins. FMI 934-9068. Wednesday Evening at Jordan Hall, 7:30 PM, 46 Temple 1), Ogunquit. The Wizard of Oz (1925) starring Larry Semon Ave., Old Orchard Beach. BB & J and Company cover clas- and Oliver Hardy. Live music with pianist Jeff Rapsis. $10. Sundays in the Garden Concert Series, with LaMadeline, sic rock, country, easy listening, bluegrass and more. FMI FMI 646-3123. 5 to 6:30 PM, Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Lane, South 934-9068. Berwick. Admission $10; $9 seniors; $4 children over age Mary Poppins, a musical, most Thursdays through Sundays 12. Free for Historic New England members. FMI historic- Shakespeare in the Port, 8 PM, Wednesdays at the Colony to August 20, Prescott Park, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. newengland.org or 384-2454. Hotel, 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. Plays alternate be- Sponsored by C&J Bus Lines. FMI and times, prescottpark.org. tween A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Winter’s Tale. “Simple Gifts” Concert, 5 to 7 PM, Alfred Shaker Museum, Continues to August 9. See story on page 31. FMI main- Weekly Fireworks begin approximately 9:45 PM, Old 118 Shaker Hill Rd., Alfred. FMI call Megan Gendron or Joan estageshakespeare.com. Orchard Beach, by the pier. Continues Thursdays through Sylvester, 324-1137, [email protected] or [email protected]. August 24. FMI 934-2001. Music Festival: PORTopera, 7:30 to 9 PM, 50 Temple Ave., FRIDAY, JULY 14 Old Orchard Beach. This is the story of patriots and immi- 20th Edition 5K Walk/Run, with live music and picnic fol- grants as World War II ends, and is presented by PORTopera lowing run, 6 to 8 PM, Kennebunk Library, 112 Main St., Studio Artists. $15; $5 under age 18; $10 for residents of the Kennebunk. Proceeds benefit the library. Registration 4 to Pines. FMI 934-9068. The next issue is July 20, 5:30 PM. FMI 985-2173 or kennebunklibrary.org. MONDAY, JULY 17 the Open Farm Day issue. Rec Hall Dance, 8 to 10:30 PM, 22 Colby Ave., Old Orchard Summer Camp: River to the Sea, 9 AM to 3 PM, Wells Beach. For youth 13 to 18 years. Admission $6/$4 Rec Hall Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. A weeklong camp for The deadline for the July 20 issue members. FMI 934-9068. kids 8 to 12 years. $250/$200 members. Scholarships avail- is Monday at noon, July 10. able. Explore who lives in these habitats, discover how they SATURDAY, JULY 15 survive, and investigate what can be done to save them. Wounded Heroes Ride, 8 AM assembly, registration, cer- Registration required. Continues through Friday, July 21. Send publicity information for exhibits, emony; kick stands up at 10:30 AM. Ride begins at Maine FMI 646-1555 or [email protected]. performances, public suppers, fairs Veterans’ Home, Rte. 1, Scarborough and ends at Bentley’s and other events to: Saloon, Rte. 1, Arundel. Donation will benefit Wounded He- Life Between the Tides, 10 AM to noon, Gazebo, Wells roes Program of Maine. FMI Pam Payeur, 468-1026. Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore tide pools with The Tourist News a guide. Free with site admission. FMI 646-1555. Tourist179 Cat Mousam News Road Ship’s Cargo Fair, 8 AM to 1 PM, Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., Cape Porpoise. Giant yard sale, food tables, Abenaki Family Fun Day, 11 AM to 3 PM, 117 Duke Lane, Kennebunk ME 04043 homemade crafts, a children’s table, books and more. off Walker Rd., off Rte. 35 (sign at end of dirt road), Lyman/ Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and desserts available to Kennebunk line. Music, food, wagon rides, horse-drawn Tel. 207-985-2244 purchase. plow demonstrations, small farm animals, antique cars and E-mail: [email protected] more. FMI Leo Ruel 499-7436 or [email protected]. TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 13

Artists’ Reception, Art in the Park, 4 to 6 PM, Jakeman Hall, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 Third Thursday Talk, 5:30 PM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main 14 Temple Ave., Old Orchard Beach. All work created in the 63rd Annual Bazaar and Luncheon, 9 AM to 1 PM, Curtis St., Kennebunk. Author and historian Anne Gass presents the three days will be sold on July 19, 5 to 7:30 PM, The Temple, Lawn, 16 Temple St., Old Orchard Beach. Sponsored by the history of women’s suffrage in Maine followed by a panel 50 Temple Ave., Old Orchard Beach. Ocean Park Educational Bureau. For tables or white elephant discussion on gender discrimination. $10/free for members. donations, call Nancy Smith, 934-5281. Rain date July 20. With support from the Maine Humanities Council. FMI 985- TUESDAY, JULY 18 FMI 934-9068. 4802 or brickstoremuseum.org. Morning Yoga, 8 to 9:15 AM, Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Stretch, strengthen, Poisonous Plants, 10 AM to noon, Visitor Center, Wells Re- Learning through Film Series, 7 to 8:30 PM Jordan Hall, 46 tone and relax. $56/ $70 non-members. Continues for 7 serve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Learn to identify common Temple Ave., Old Orchard Beach. My Left Foot, with discus- Tuesdays through August 29. FMI and to register 646-1555. poisonous plants. $7/5 members. FMI 646-1555. sion the following morning at 10:30 AM. Not suitable for children. FMI 934-9068. Yankee Woodlot Tour, 10 AM to noon, Wells Reserve, Antique Bike and Car Show, 4 to 7 PM, Bentley’s Saloon, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore a sustainably managed Rte. 1, Arundel. Rain date July 20. FMI bentleyssaloon.com. JUST AHEAD forest. Members $5, non-members $7. FMI 646-1555 or Friday, July 21 wellsreserve.org. Concerts in the Park, with Delta Knights, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Teddy Roosevelt Days begin, 10 AM to 5 PM, Seashore Lafayette Park, Storer St., Kennebunk. Concerts are free and Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. On a 1914 Touch Tank Tuesdays, 2 PM, with live sea creatures, Tues- sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank. Parking in the lot visit to Maine, President Teddy Roosevelt traveled between days through August 22, Kennebunk Toy Co., 14 Main St., on Garden St. FMI kennebunkrec.com. Lewiston and Portland on board an interurban coach named Kennebunk. A hands-on experience led by marine science “the Narcissus,” now part of the museum’s trolley collec- educator Carol Steingart of Coast Encounters. Free. For de- Rec Hall Uke Jam, 6:30 to 8 PM, 22 Colby Ave., Old Orchard tion. Teddy Roosevelt Days raise funds for the restoration tails, check Facebook page. Beach. Ukuleles, other instruments, singers and listeners of the Narcissus. Continues through July 23. FMI 967-2800 welcome. FMI 934-9068. or [email protected]. Tech Tuesday: Social Media, 2:30 PM, Wells Public Li- brary 1434 Post Rd., Wells. Improve social media skills for The Windmills Concert: Blues in the Chapel, 5:30 to 6:30 Wizard of Oz, City Theatre, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Fridays personal and business use. FMI 646-8181 or akazilionis@ PM, Trinity Episcopal Chapel, Woodland Ave., Kennebunk and Saturdays, 7:30 PM; Sundays, 2 PM. All seats $20. Con- wellstown.org. Beach. FMI P.J. Cavanaugh, 391-8320. tinues to August 6. FMI and tickets citytheatre.org.

Fairy Houses, 3 PM, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wednesday Evening at Jordan Hall, 7:30 PM, 46 Temple Wells. Build little homes out of natural materials provided Ave., Old Orchard Beach. Trevor Lavenbein plays trumpet. Saturday, July 22 by Friends of the Wells Public library. FMI 646-8181 or aher- FMI 934-9068. 41st Annual Blueberry Fair, blueberry confections, crafts, [email protected]. chowder and crab roll lunch, 9 AM to 3 PM, First Parish Unitar- THURSDAY, JULY 20 ian Universalist Church, Main St., Kennebunk. Rain or shine. Family Game Afternoons, 3:30 PM, Kennebunk Library, Laudholm's Farming Past, 10 AM to noon, Gazebo, Wells 112 Main St., Kennebunk. Outdoor games; indoor games Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Explore the history of "Peter Coes - Paintings and Sculptures," a solo exhibition, in case of rain. Free as part of the "Build a Better World" a saltwater farm. Free with site admission. FMI 646-1555. opens with a reception from 5 to 7 PM, Arundel Farm Gallery, summer reading program. Continues Tuesdays through 76 Arundel Rd., Arundel. Exhibit continues through August August 8. FMI 985-2173 or kennebunklibrary.org. Center for Wildlife: Raptors, Reptiles and Mammals, Oh 5. FMI 561-702-6396 or ArundelFarmGallery.com. My!, 1 to 2 PM, Mather Auditorium, Wells Reserve, Laudholm The Carpenters Tribute Concert, 7 to 8:30 PM, Seaside Farm Rd., Wells. Learn about native wildlife with live animal Sunday, July 23 Pavilion, 8 6th St., Old Orchard. FMI and tickets 934-2024. ambassadors from Center for Wildlife. $7/$5 members/$15 25th Annual Open Farm Day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Visit Maine family. FMI 646-1555. farms to learn how food and fiber are produced. Exhibits, demonstrations, wagon rides, samples, barn tours and more. Story with participating York County farms appears in July Events at the Kennebunk Library the July 20 issue of the Tourist News. FMI getrealmaine.com. Baseball Writer ning of what Red Sox fans guest columnist for sev- done, feel more in control eral other newspapers and On Monday, July 17, at hope will be baseball’s of your time and bring or- newest dynasty. online publications. A life- ganizational peace into 6 PM, local baseball colum- 3rd Edition Johnson will also offer long student of the game, your life. Her suggestions nist and author Carl John- published by AMC Books! signed copies of his pre- Johnson has taught sev- apply to big goals and proj- son will discuss his latest vious books for sale: The eral college-level courses ects, as well as to everyday book Big Papi and the Kids. Baseball Buff’s Bathroom on baseball. He lives and tasks. Attendees are asked Johnson will share sto- Book Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 and writes in Sanford. His blog to bring paper and pen. Explore the Seashore from Maine ries from the 2016 Red Sox From Beer to Beards: Boston is baseballworldbjt.com. Questions she poses to Florida with this handy guide! season as he reads excerpts Baseball’s 2011-2013 Roller during the presentation from the book, which re- Coaster Ride. The latter Organizational Zen include: What are you counts the season when chronicles three seasons Organizational habits ready to declutter from David Ortiz led a collection of ups and downs for the expert Janie Downey Max- your life? What drives you of young, talented players Red Sox that culminated well will offer her own to do your best work? to the American League in a 2013 World Series win. brand of organizational ad- Admission to both pro- East Championship. Johnson covers Major vice at a talk at the library grams is free. The Ken- The book follows the League Baseball in his col- on Tuesday, July 18, from 6 nebunk Free Library is team’s progress from the umn, “Baseball World,” to 7:30 PM. located at 112 Main Street end of the disastrous 2015 for the Biddeford Journal She will offer pointers in Kennebunk. FMI call season through the begin- Tribune, and writes as a on how to get more things 207-985-2173.

15th Annual Val Ranco Native American Powwow Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 9 AM–5 PM Wells Harbor Park • Harbor Road • Wells The event will include dancing, drumming, flute music, vendors, storytelling auction and evening session. Hosted by Eastern Drum-Eastern Medi- cine, Guest Eastern Drum-Mountain Spirit, Guest Written by Judith Hansen, Eastern Drum-Medicine Bear. MC is Peter Newell. publisher of the Tourist News Flute music by assorted musicians. Grand Entry Illustrated by Donna Sabaka at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and children age 12 Autographed copies available at: Fine Print and The Whimsy Shop and under, children under 6 are free. No drugs or Dock Square, Kennebunkport alcohol allowed. KBC Shipyard Store and H. B. Provisions, Kennebunk Lower Village Mail-It Unlimited, Shoppers’ Village, Kennebunk New Hampshire Intertribal Presented by the Native American Council and Elms Centre Gifts, Rte. 1, Wells Molly Trolley Depot, Rte. 1, Ogunquit PAGE 14 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017

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St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm St., Biddeford. Saturday, 4 PM; ANNUAL INDOOR SALE Sunday, 8 AM (French) and 11 AM. Sat., July 15, 8 AM –1 PM Corner of Union Ave. & 6th St. St. Margaret’s Church, 6 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach, 207- Kennebunk Christian Assembly of God, 58 Portland Rd. (Rte. 282-3321. Mass, Saturday 4 PM; Sunday, 8:30 (10:30 AM Old Orchard Beach 1), Kennebunk, 985-7346. Sunday worship, 10 AM; evening at St. Luke Chapel, July 4 through Columbus Day); Monday, Books, jewelry, craft materials, prayer, 6:30 PM; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 PM. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 AM. household items, shoes, linens, Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene, 544 Post Rd. (Rte. St. Martha’s Church, 30 Portland Rd. (Rte.1), Kennebunk, home-made baked goods, 1), Wells, 207-641-0603. Bible study, 9 AM; Sunday 207-985-6252. Saturday Mass, 4 PM; Sunday Mass, 8 and 10 Christian items, worship, 10Worship AM; Wednesday study group, 7 PM. FMI www. AM; weekdays, 9 AM. restaurant gift certificates lighthousenazarenemaine.org. St. Mary’s Church, Eldridge Rd., Wells, 207-646-5605. and much more. Messiah ChristianSer Churchvices, Rte. 1, near the Wells-Kennebunk Saturday Mass, 4 and 6 PM; Sunday Mass, 9 and 11 AM; Lunch will be be available. town line, 207-985-9287. Sunday worship, 9:30 AM, nursery weekdays 8 AM. FMI 934-4381 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.30 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 9:30 3240. July and August, 9:30 AM services at the Chapel on Wildes AM through September 3. No church school or childcare. District Road. Sunday services, 10:30 AM, nursery care available. 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, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 15 Portland's Good Theater Will Stage Productions at Little Theater in Sanford Three productions of ries, Broadway and Brian, on bright lights of Broadway. Lynne McGhee and Jen ticketspice.com or call Also at the Little the Good Theater of Port- Friday, July 14; the show Allen has a connec- Means. Admission is $15. 207-608-0497. The Little Theatre. . . land are coming to the begins at 7 PM. tion to Nasson – he is an For tickets to all shows:, Theatre is at 457 Main Merlin's Tale of King Ar- Little Theatre at Nasson's Allen, the artistic di- alumnus of the liberal arts visit nassonlittletheater. Street, Springvale. thur, Part 2 is a dinner show Community Center in rectior and co-founder college, which closed its that includes an authentic Springvale this summer, of the Good Theater, hu- doors in the early 1980s. medieval four-course din- says new theater manager morously tells his sto- Admission to Bluberries ner, as the tale of King Carrie Jo Westenhouser. ry of growing up in the is $10. FMI about Good Arthur is told. The show Brian P. Allen of Port- quiet blueberry country Theater, goodtheater.com. is appropriate for all ages. land will direct and star in of coastal Maine, and his Allen also wrote and Shows are Saturday, the one-man show Blueber- aspirations to head for the directs the Barbra Strei- July 15, and Sunday, July sand 1970s songbook 16, starting at 6 PM. Admis- tribute, Happy Days Are sion is $35; reservations are Here Again, which will be required. FMI creativelib- presented Sunday, July 30, ertyentertainment.com or at 2 PM. Allen's perform- 324-6020. ing arts career includes extensive musical work – he directed the Portland Symphony Orchestra's The Magic of Christmas for seven years. Little Theater manager Carrie Jo Westenhouser In Happy Days, Wicked actress Lesley McKinnell sings 17 of Streisand's hits during the era when she came to fame. Allen has a We treat all pet role in the production, as does Victoria Stubbs, who emergencies 24/7 $176,000 to $199,000 is the musical arranger and piano accompanist. Fully Furnished Admission is $15. The third show from Minutes from the beach, Good Theater is No Busi- gated community, ness Like Show Business, beach trolley, pools, a musical celebration of tennis, fitness & more. May 1 to Oct. 31. Wells, ME Broadway's "Golden Age" – the era of Mary Martin Janna Syrene and Ethel Merman. The 207-475-8626 show will be staged on Fri- TeamSyrene.com day, August 25, at 7 PM. Allen wrote and directed Happy Days; musical di- Maine Veterinary Referral Center in Scarborough rection and arrangement 800-450-7784 x 7398 is by Stubbs. The production stars Marie Ditmer,

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Lone Pine by Kristine Biegel American Pride by Anne Blair Brown Jean Briggs, Gallery Owner Open 10-5 daily Mast Cove Lane & Maine Street Kennebunkport • 207-967-3453 in the Old Fire House • 31 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-0020 TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 17 Art Trail of the Kennebunks Continues July 14 Participants in popu- 8, plus December 8 (for map with the participat- able at the Chamber of Galleries lar village art walks in Christmas Prelude). ing galleries and locations Commerce of Kennebunk, Kennebunk, Kennebunk- A printed brochure and along the Art Trail is avail- Kennebunkport and Arun- port and Arundel, and the del on Water Street in Ken- Chamber of Commerce for nebunk and at participat- those towns, are joining ing galleries. forces to host an "Art Trail" The brochures can also experience this summer. be used for self-guided Starting Friday, July1 4 , tours any time during reg- more than 30 galleries and ular business hours. organizations will open The Art Trail of the their working studios and Kennebunks is spon- exhibitions from 5 to 7 PM sored by The Historic on the second Friday of the Inns of Kennebunkport, summer months. Admis- Pedro’s and Old Vines. sion is free. FMI call the chamber at Ensuing dates are Au- 207-967-0857 or visit go- gust 11 and September kennebunks.com. John MaRIn July 1 - August 29 Ongoing Exhibits "Asian Fusion – Art inspired by the Far East," a group exhibition, Arundel Farm Gallery, 76 Arundel Road, Arundel. Exhibit continues through July 15 when there will be an Artists Conversation, 1 to 3 PM. FMI call 561-702-6396 or visit www. ArundelFarmGallery.com. Craig Mooney Exhibit at Maine Art Shows, 10 Chase Hill Rd., Kennebunk Lower Village. Gallery open daily 11 AM to 5 PM. Continues to July 20. FMI maine-art.com or 967-0049. Fine AmericAn crAFts & Jewelry 21st Annual Regional Artists Exhibition, 11 AM to 5 PM, Barn Gallery, Shore Rd. and Sue Rioux ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. Continues through July 29. FMI 646-8400 or barngallery.org. ◆ ◆ ◆ “The Artist’s Choice,” an exhibit of new works by gallery artists, Mast Cove Gal- Designs leries, 1 Mast Cove Lane, Kennebunkport. Continues through July 15. FMI 967-3453 AnHandmade extraordinary collection of works by America's finest artists Fine AmericAnine cmericAnrAFts & JrAFtsewelry ewelry or mastcove.com. Heirloom Fine AmericAnF A crAFts & c Jewelry & J ◆ Brulé in Maine: An Artist's Journey exhibition, 11 AM to 5 PM, Sarah Orne Jewett ◆◆ ◆ ◆◆ ◆ ◆◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Kaleidoscopes ◆ ◆ House and Visitor Center, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The exhibition is free and ◆◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ open to the public. Continues through August 27. FMI 384-2454 or historicneweng- and AnAn extraordinaryextraordinaryAn extraordinaryJohn collectioncollection Marin (1870-1953) collection ofof worksworks ofbyby works America'sAmerica's by America's finestfinest artistsartists finest artists land.org. Glass Jewelry From Cape Split, Maine, 1939 (detail) Watercolor on paper Power of Place Sculpture Exhibition, on the grounds of the Wells Reserve, Laud- 180 Port Rd. (Rte. 35) 15½ x 20” holm Farm Rd., Wells. Free with admission. Continues through Columbus Day. FMI Kennebunk ogunquitmuseum.org 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. Lower Village 207-229-7017 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit ME | 207-646-4909

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These students have Since its inception, more Pulitzer Prize-winning this July. knoll looking out towards who was the subject of been perfecting the art of than 50 noted authors author Richard Russo and This season marks the Saco Bay. Wyeth’s iconic painting storytelling at the Telling have participated in the New York Times best-selling 15th year this popular Cultural historian How- Christina’s World. Room in Portland. This Summer Speaker Series, author Christina Baker summer lecture program ard Mansfield joins the This is an encore pre- nonprofit writing center including Tracy Kidder, Kline headline the Summer has drawn sold-out audi- roster of speakers in Au- sentation for Kline. In 2014, works to build confidence Doro Bush, Van Reid, Lily Speaker Series at Union ences to the white clap- gust. The series concludes she spoke at Union Church and strengthen literacy King, William Kuhn and on August 24 with a pre- about her international skills of students ages 6-18 Anita Shreve. This eclectic sentation by a group of best-seller Orphan Train. by enlisting the support of group of nationally rec- young writers from the Author and Biddeford local writers, artists, teach- ognized and locally ac- Telling Room, a Portland- Pool summer resident ers and community groups. claimed authors reflects based non-profit writing Anita Shreve was slated to In November, 2015, Union Church’s passion for center that serves 1000s of speak on July 27 but Shreve their Young Writers and and dedication to the arts. students aged 6-18 in 50 has cancelled all appear- Leaders program won a “As a church, we have schools around Maine. ances this summer due to National Arts and Hu- always been interested in Says Jennifer Comeau, illness. “However, we were manities Youth Program art, poetry, painting, music event chairman, “We exceedingly fortunate to Award as one of the top 12 and literature,” Comeau started this lecture series book Richard Russo, who youth arts and humanities says. “When we started a decade and a half ago first spoke here in 2010,” programs in the nation. this program 16 years ago, as a humble effort to raise Comeau says. “The evening doesn’t we were long on spirit but funds for the church, and Russo is the author of end with the lecture ei- short on parishioners and it’s been extraordinarily nine novels, including the ther,” Comeau says. “We funds. That’s completely successful." best-selling Nobody’s Fool, always have lively Q & changed today. Our lec- Proceeds now benefit That Old Cape Magic and As, light refreshments and several organizations. Says Empire Falls. In 2002 Rus- book signings by the au- Speakers Comeau, "Today we donate so received the Pulitzer thor.” continued on page 19 100 percent of our proceeds Prize for Empire Falls, and to local missions, including later wrote the teleplay for Seeds of Hope Neighbor- the HBO adaptation. His hood Center, Stone Soup new collection of short Food Pantry, Ever After fiction,Trajectory, released Mustang Rescue and Saco in 2017, has been described Meals Program.” by The New York Times as “a The series launches quartet of thoughtful, soul- on Sunday, July 16, with ful stories” focusing on the best-selling author Chris- fears and desires of writers tina Baker Kline discussing and college professors. her latest novel, A Piece Cultural historian and of the World. This fictional author of eight books, How- The first speaker in the series, Christina Baker Kline, memoir explores the rela- ard Mansfield is scheduled wrote the best-seller Orphan Train (2014) and the recently tionship between painter to speak on Thursday, Au- released A Piece of the World. Andrew Wyeth and his gust 10. A literary critic recently said of Mansfield, “The man has never written an uninteresting or dull sentence.” Mansfield's most re- Tide Chart cent book Sheds, published in 2016, explores differ- July 12 ~ July 26 ent types of sheds found around New England and Wednesday, July 12 Monday, July 17 Saturday, July 22 beyond, and examines the High...... 1:50 AM...... 9.4 High...... 5:43 AM...... 9.0 Low...... 4:33 AM.....-1.1 connection between the Low...... 8:06 AM...... 0.3 Low...... 11:50 AM...... 0.3 High...... 10:49 AM...... 9.5 design of these structures High...... 2:27 PM...... 8.6 High...... 6:13 PM...... 9.6 Low...... 4:43 PM.....-0.3 and their roles in our lives. 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August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1 and 4:30 PM), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, 24 TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 19 Bullets Over Broadway is a Sure-fire Hit at Ogunquit Playhouse by Dan Marois have the formula for Bullets Kiss Me, Kate and Guys chette), living the Bohe- possible, and it is wickedly project.”) Campbell is a Combine rollicking Over Broadway currently and Dolls), and the comic mian life with his longtime delightful! great singer and his tap tunes from the 1920s, flap- playing at the Ogunquit bits are a bit predictable, girlfriend, Ellen (Bridget Ragusa’s vocals are dance number “Tain’t pers doing the Charleston, Playhouse. Bullets Over Broadway still Elise Yingling), is in search stunning with a Judy Gar- Nobody's Biz-ness If I a gang of loveable gang- While the plot has been provides a fun evening. of a Broadway hit. All he land-like quality. Whether Do,” with a chorus line of sters, and the comic mind done before (this show Struggling playwright needs is a financial backer singing the boisterous gangsters, is the show- of Woody Allen, and you might be the offspring of David Shayne (John Ro- to bring his script to the “They Go Wild, Simply stopper of the evening. Great White Way, and pro- Wild, Over Me,” or a pen- His performance is the ducer Julian Marx (Kenny sive “There’s a Broke Heart unexpected highlight of Morris) might just have the for Every Light on Broad- the production. answer. way,” Ragusa dazzles, and Morris and Almon are An NYC crime boss, is a keeper for the Ogun- pleasing in their support- Nick Valenti (Vincent Pas- quit stage. ing roles, and Pastore, who tore), agrees to finance Rochette is delight- appeared on the TV hit, the show – but only if his fully wimpy as the over- The Sopranos, as Salvatore dim-witted, untalented whelmed playwright. His “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero, sweetheart, Olive Neal rendition of “I’m Sitting is clearly in his gangster (Jemma Jane), gets a part on Top of the World” is element. in the production. Valenti gleefully sung out on the And what about Sal- recruits his top hit man, first day of play rehearsal ly Struthers? Well, she’s Cheech (Reed Campbell), and is cleverly reprised as Sally Struthers. She’s a bit to tag along to the rehears- a painful ballad as he later over the top, with great als to see that Olive gets to struggles to bring his show comic flair and a smile that be center stage. together. warms the heart. The playwright casts We feel his anguish as The sets are big and bad-mannered overeater he reluctantly transforms bold in this show with Warner Purcell (John Paul his original script to the great re-creations of the- Almon) in the show along words and wisdom of ater stages and railroad with a funny female foil, a criminal element in a passenger cars of the 1920s. Eden Brent (Sally Struthers, Faustian, sell-your-soul- The costumes are mind- of course!). Along the way, to-the-devil kind of way. blowing, especially consid- he falls madly in love with And as for that devil, ering the hours of design sizzling, aging diva Helen Reed Campbell – he is and stitching required. Sinclair (Michele Ragusa). probably the most likable The orchestra was up- Dazzling dancers and fun-loving gangsters make for an entertaining Bullets Over Broadway There’s only one big killer of all time. Camp- beat and brassy, perhaps a now playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse. problem with Shayne’s bell sings and plays every bit too much at the begin- Broadway-bound script. comic moment to its full- ning of the show. None- It stinks. But after a slew est. (He says, “I remember theless, the acumen of the Speakers of rewrites suggested by that time when I burned musicians is indisputable. continued from page 18 the thug, Cheech, who my school down.” You The show plays through ture series are sold out, the turns out to be an unlikely burned your school down? July 29. Tickets at ogunqu- events are real community critic, the show becomes an “Yeah, I needed a science itplayhouse.org. happenings, and our con- overnight success. gregation is full.” While many characters The Union Church is have the chance to belt out located at 3 Stonecliff Road, a song or two in this show, Biddeford Pool; doors open the driving force remains at 7 PM; tickets are $15 and with Jane as the chorus available by contacting girl, Olive, and then with Elaine Robinson at 283- Ragusa, as a Norma Des- 1398 or emailing erobin- mond-esque star straight [email protected] from Sunset Boulevard. Jane knows how to sell a song with flair and she’s Speaker Schedule a natural comic. Her open- • Sunday, July 16 ing number, “Gee Baby, July 21st –August 6th Christina Baker Kline Ain’t I Good To You,” with No performance July 23rd • Thursday, July 27 Pastore, sets the tone for Richard Russo the lighthearted fun that • Thursday, August 10 lasts until the final curtain. Howard Mansfield Jane’s “The Hot Dog Song” Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30pm, Sundays @ 2pm is crude and crass with • Thursday, August 24 Richard Russo is the author of nine novels, including the every sexual innuendo Telling Room students Pulitzer Prize-winning Empire Falls.

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FMI biddefordsacoartwalk.com or 370-9130. buildings of former Shaker community. Wednesdays and Classic Car Tours, Motorland, 2564 Portland Rd. (Rte. 1), Fiber Arts Group, Wells Library, 1434 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells, Saturdays, 1 to 4 PM, May to October. FMI alfredshakermu- Arundel. Daily 10 AM to 5 PM. Guided tours; admission seum.org or 324-8669 or 324-7650. charged. Over 150 classic cars and trucks from 1915–1985 Fridays, 10:30 AM to noon. Open to all needleworkers, all including Duesenberg, Ferarri, Maserati, cars from U.S. ages and abilities. FMI [email protected] or 646-8181. Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Housed in presidents, Hollywood stars and royalty. FMI 710-6699 or Knitting and Crafting Group, Thursdays, 1:30 to 4 PM. Drop- a block of restored 19th century buildings. Open Tuesday, motorlandamerica.com ins always welcome to knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs, Thursday and Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday, 10 AM to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Eliot Commons, Rte. 236, Eliot, last Saturday of the month, or do another craft project. Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. FMI 283-3861. There are ongoing exhibits that showcase the area's history. 4 PM, May through September. For vehicles 1972 and old- Admission: adults $7.50; seniors $6; children, ages 6 to 16, er. Hosted by Kruise Knights. FMI Kruise Knights Facebook Maine Women in the Arts meets the first Thursday of the $3; under age 6, free. On weekends there is a family rate of page or 252-1976. month, alternating between an 8 AM and 7 PM meeting. $10 for up to six members. Admission is free for museum Joe’s Deli Cruise-In/Sonny's Convenience Store, Middle A business meeting about upcoming art shows is often members. FMI brickstoremuseum.org or 985-4802. Rd./Old Berwick Rd., Lyman, alternating Mondays, 4 PM, followed by a discussion or program. Open to the public. Meeting location TBA. FMI www.mainewomenarts.com. Counting House Museum in South Berwick, on Main (Rte. May 15 through August. FMI Joe’s Deli and Pizza Facebook 4) and Liberty streets, formerly a cotton factory built beside page or 985-6238. Painting Group, Engine, 128 Main St., Biddeford. Saturdays, the Salmon Falls River in the 1830s.The brick building is the Jumpin’ Jakes Cruise Night, 181 Saco Ave., Old Orchard 11 AM to 1 PM. Bring your own supplies; $10 fee. Beginners headquarters of the Old Berwick Historical Society, which Beach, Sundays, 4 to 6 PM, weather permitting, to Septem- welcome. Amanda Hawkins, instructor. FMI and/or to owns and maintains the property. The building contains ber 17. FMI 207-937-3250. register, [email protected] or 370-9130. one of northern New England’s last textile mill ballrooms. Sanford Sound Monthly Cruise Night and Meet-Up, 1458 Saco Bay Artists invites artists to join. Meetings are held The museum has a permanent collection of artifacts, Main St.,Sanford, second Saturday of the month, 5 to 8 PM, at The Pines, 20 Manor St., Ocean Park, second Monday of photographs and documents, and hosts regular exhibitions May 13 through September 9. FMI sanfordsound.com or the month. Meetings alternate between noon and 6:30 PM. showcasing the heritage of this area, which was the site of 490-4900. (PM meeting June 12.) FMI sacobayartists.org or 937-2125. the first permanent settlement in Maine. Open 1 to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, May through October. Admission is Village Art Walks, Lower Village, Kennebunk and Dock TJ's Pizza Weekly Cruise-In, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, Thurs- free. FMI obhs.net or 384-0000. days, 5 to 7 PM, May 4 through September 28. FMI 284-6133. Square, Kennebunkport. Second Friday of the month, 5 to 7 PM, June through September, and December. FMI Harmon Museum of Old Orchard Beach Historical Society, 4 Community Sales gokennebunks.com or 967-0857. Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach, Tuesday through Friday, Book Sale at the Book Shed of the Libby Memorial Library, 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, through September 27 Staples St., Old Orchard Beach. Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM Kid Stuff 3. Free admission. FMI harmonmuseum.org or 934-9319. to 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM. FMI 934-4351. Gently Preschool story and adventure hour, Animal Welfare Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, 200 Rogers Rd. used books, DVDs, CDs and other items. Proceeds benefit Society, 46 Holland Rd., West Kennebunk, Thursdays, 10 Ext., Kittery. Items and artifacts that reflect Kittery’s rich library programs and acquisitions. to 11 AM, through June 15. Free; donations accepted. FMI historical and maritime past, including shipbuilding, toys, animalwelfaresociety.org or 985-3244. Book Sale, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. archaeological finds and household artifacts. Special Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Tuesday and Story Time, 10:30 AM, Wednesdays, July and August, programs offered year-round. Open Saturday and Sundays, Thursday, 1 to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM. Collection Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. 10 AM to 4 PM, mid-April through Columbus Day. Adults, $3; updated weekly; books, 25 cents to $5. FMI wellslibrary.org Conductor Nate reads transportation-themed stories to children 7 to 15, $1.50; under 7, free. FMI kitterymuseum. or 646-8181. young children, and accompanies families on trolley ride. com or 439-3080. FMI [email protected] or 967-2800. Cargo Shop at the Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., Meetinghouse Museum, 938 Post Road (Rte. 1), Wells. Cape Porpoise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 PM, April Home of the Historical Society of Wells-Ogunquit. Lighthouses Nautical artifacts, decorative arts, historical items, through November, plus Saturdays,10 AM to noon, June Boon Island Lighthouse. Six miles northeast of Cape genealogical research library. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 through November. Affordable clothing, household items, Neddick in York. First commissioned as a beacon in 1799; AM to 4 PM; Free tours of the Meetinghouse Museum white-elephant articles, linens, collectibles, books and lighthouse built in 1811, then rebuilt in 1855. 133 ft. tower. on Saturdays, 10 AM to 1 PM. Donations accepted. FMI games. FMI 967-5787. The island was the site of the 1710 shipwreck of the British historicalsocietyofwellsandogunquit.org or 646-4775. ship Nottingham Galley, which was the subject of Kenneth Equine Events Roberts’ novel Boon Island. Not open to the public. Visible Museums of Old York, York St.,York village. A complex BlixxHorses educational programs, including individual- from Long Sands Beach or Sohier Park in York, or by boat. of historical buildings.Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; ized horse therapy. Learn about horse behavior, care and FMI newenglandlighthouses.net. Sunday, 1 to 5 PM, May 29 through September 3. Fall hours, communication. Kennebunk. By appointment only. FMI September 7 to October 15: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 Goat Island Lighthouse, Cape Porpoise Harbor, Pier Rd., blixxhorses.org or BlixxHorses Facebook page or 985-1994. AM to 5 PM; Sunday, 1 to 5 PM. FMI oldyork.org or 363-1756. Kennebunkport. Established in 1833 and rebuilt in 1859. BlixxHorses will appear at The Colony Hotel, 140 Ocean 25 ft. tower. Close to shore, and can be viewed from Cape North Berwick Business Museum, Elm St. open every Avenue, Kennebunkport every Thursday at 9:30 AM, July 6 Porpoise pier or visited by boat. If home, lighthouse keepers Wednesday, 10 AM to noon, in July and August. Display of to September 7 as part of the Equine Education in a Casual will give tour. Owned and maintained by Kennebunkport artifacts and pictures of past businesses that were vital to Setting program. The general public is welcome; the pro- Conservation Trust. FMI kporttrust.org. FMI on boat tours, the former railroad town. gram is suitable for all ages. FMI BlixxHorses 985-1994, or 831-3663; for kayaking rental information, 888-925-7496 or Ogunquit Fire Company Fire Museum, Firemen’s Park, 86 The Colony Hotel 967-3331. Last minutes changes will be 967-6065. posted on BlixxHorses FaceBook page. Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. On view 24 hours a day. View the Nubble Light, off Cape Neddick, York. Lighthouse built steam pumper, firefighting memorabilia and memorials. Women and Horses Workshop, a hands-on experience, on small island near shore in 1879. Not open to the public. Ogunquit Heritage Museum, 86 Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. Ever After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St., Biddeford, Mon- 41 ft. tower. Visible from Sohier Park on Nubble Rd. “The days, 6 to 7:30 PM. FMI and/or to register, 284-7721. June through October. Tuesday–Saturday, 1 to 5 PM. Free. Nubble” is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in FMI ogunquitheritagemuseum.org or 646-0296. the country. Owned by the town of York. Friends of Nubble Fun and Games Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Bingo, Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. Light operate a visitors’ center and gift shop in Sohier Park. Gift shop and center open mid-April through October. Rd.,Ogunquit,10 AM to 5 PM, May through October. 1), Moody. Senior center. Starting May 10; for dates and Exhibitions, recent acquisitions and works from the details, wocam.org or 646-7775. Must be over 16 to play. Open daily 9 AM to 4 PM to mid-May; 9 AM to 7 PM through October. FMI newenglandlighthouses.net. FMI for boat trip, museum’s permanent collection. Current exhibits: "Dahlov Bingo, Ramsdell Rogers American Legion Post 56, finestkindcruises.com or 646-5227. Ipcar: Creative Growth," "Carl Austin Hyatt: Salt/Sea/Stone," Meadowbrook Plaza, Rte.1, York, every Monday, 7 PM. Doors "Gary Haven Smith," "Ernest Hemingway and Henry Strater," Wood Island Light, Biddeford. Two miles east of mouth of open 6 PM. FMI ramsdellrogers56.com or 363-9827. "Tradition and Excellence: Art and Ogunquit, 1914-1918." Saco River. Visible from East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester FMI ogunquitmuseum.org or 646-4909. Duplicate Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned), Wells-Ogunquit B. Orcutt Blvd., Biddeford Pool. Built in 1808, and rebuilt in Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody, Tuesdays, 1858. 47 ft. tower. Accessible by boat. The Friends of Wood Pasco Exhibit Center, Kennebunkport Historical Society, noon to 3:30 PM. If a partner is needed, arrive by 11:45 AM. Island Lighthouse offers tours from Vines Landing, Biddeford 125 North St., Kennebunkport. Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 3 FMI wocam.org or 646-7775. PM, year-round. Admission $5; free for KHS members. FMI kennebunkporthistoricalsociety.org or 967-2751.

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Saco Museum, 371 Main St. (Rte. 1), Saco. Tuesday– day, panoramic views extend along the Maine coast, west to Thursday, noon to 4 PM; Friday, noon to 8 PM; Saturday, Mount Washington in New Hampshire and south to Boston. 10 AM to 4 PM; also Sunday, noon to 4 PM, June through A variety of trails for hikers and mountain bikers. The summit Amusements December. Adults $5, seniors and students $3, children 7 to is a popular site in the fall for watching migrating hawks, bald 18, $2, 6 and under free. Free admission, Fridays, after 4 PM. eagles and osprey. Access from Mountain Road, off Route 1. FMI dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org or 283-3861. FMI agamenticus.org or 363-1102. Experience the Spirit of Peaks Island Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunk- Petanque Club, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Heath St., Old port. Largest electric railway museum in the world. Opens Orchard Beach. Tuesdays, 2 PM; Fridays, 6 PM. New mem- Golf Cart Tours May 6. Saturdays and Sundays only until Memorial Day, bers welcome. FMI Joe Leprohon, 937-2015, or Bob Quinn, of Historic then open daily through Columbus Day. Open Saturdays 934-2648. Peaks Island and Sundays through October 29. 10 AM to 5 PM. FMI trol- Scarborough Marsh, 92 Pine Point Rd. Scarborough. leymuseum.org or 967-2800. Tours daily May–October State’s largest salt marsh (3100 acres) has guided and just a 20-minute ferry ride Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, self-guided walks, kayaking and canoe trips. Includes na- from Portland Harbor New Hampshire. Restored furnished houses, exhibits, historic ture center. Hosts many programs and events. The prop- landscapes and gardens, and costumed role players on 10- erty is open year-round. The Audubon Center is open May Reservations: 207-766-5514 • www.peaksislandtours.com acre site. Open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM, May 1 through October through September. FMI maineaudubon.org or 883-5100, Scenic views 1. Adults $20, children 5 to17 years $10, family $50. Children summer season; 781-2330, off-season. WWII Fort under 5 and museum members, free. FMI strawberybanke. Self-guided nature walks at Wells Reserve at Laudholm org or 603-433-1100. Museums Farm, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Seven miles of trails Shops & Galleries 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 Restaurants with restored gardens and gift shop, owned and maintained exhibits and gift shop. Open Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 Victorian Cottages 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 Refuge, Rte. 9, Wells. “Carson Trail,” a one-mile walking trail, Outdoor Activities handicapped-accessible, open daily, dawn to dusk, year- 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 4:30 PM. Free nature programs and guided walks, Saturdays, 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org. 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 Always 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 dog Cliff Walk,York Harbor. The one-mile walk starts at the off-season by parking outside locked gate and walking in. friendly! 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- Experience a powerful 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, connection to transit history 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 at Seashore Trolley Museum! Wednesday Wandering. Hike land preserves within 5 and rocky, and without a guardrail in places. Rubber-soled Trolley Rides, Exhibits, Hiking Trails, Picnic Areas 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 Special Events & Private Rentals 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 www.trolleymuseum.org port, Sundays, 8 AM and Tuesdays, 5:45 PM, May through transportation to hiking site. FMI 207-646-3604 or gwrlt.org. Open Daily 10–5 October. FMI mainecoastcycling.com or 205-7159. Cycling, group rides on Wednesdays, 5:30 PM, and Sundays, Points of Interest SEASHORE 195 Log Cabin Road 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. TROLLEY Kennebunkport every other Saturday, 8:30 AM. FMI 318-4682. Includes the Roby Littlefield Museum. Beach Plum Farm also serves as headquarters of the Great Works Regional Land MUSEUM 207-967-2800 East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Bidd- Trust. Open dawn to dusk, year-round; free admission. FMI eford Pool. A water and shore bird-watching haven, with 646-3604. views of Wood Island Light. No dogs. Open year-round. FMI maineaudubon.org. Division 9 Schoolhouse on North Berwick Rd. (Rte 9) in Wells. A National Register landmark, built between 1899- Ferry Beach State Park, Bayview Rd. (Rte. 9), Saco. Includes 1901, and one of 17 one-room schools in the area. Contains picnic area, nature trails and nature center. Open 9 AM to sun- antique desks, slate blackboards and a wood stove. The set, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Also can be visited off-sea- schoolhouse is maintained by the town of Wells through the son, by parking outside the locked gate and walking in. Dogs Historic Preservation Commission. Open Thursdays, 1:30 to prohibited on beach April 1 to September 30. Adults (ages 12 4 PM, in July and August. From Rte. 109 in Wells, five miles to 64), Maine residents, $5; non-residents, $7. Seniors (65+), down Rte.9, on the left. FMI 646-7803. Maine residents, free; non-residents, $2. Children 5 to 11, $1; JUL 5 thru under 5, free. FMI maine.gov or 283-0067. Fort Foster Park, on Gerrish Island in Kittery. (The island is connected to the mainland.) The park contains military JUL 29 Fisherman’s Walk and Wiggly Bridge, York. The walk structures and batteries constructed in the late 1800s and is three-quarters of a mile, and starts at the George Mar- later. The 88-acre park also has beach/swimming areas, shall Store on Lindsay Road, near Hancock Wharf. It leads biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and bathroom facilities. through Steedman Woods Preserve to the Wiggly Bridge, Fee: $10 per vehicle, per day, or $5 per walk-in or bicyclist. a 75-foot-long mini-suspension pedestrian bridge, then Season passes for town resident, $10 per household ($5 for crosses Route 103 to the Sayward-Wheeler House, and seniors); non-residents, $20. Leashed dogs allowed during ends at Edward’s Harborside Inn on Stage Neck Road. open hours, except on east side of Pier Beach. Owners Featuring 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 Fort McClary State Park, Rte 103, Kittery Point, Kittery. as EDEN BRENT depend on tides; 2.5 hours on the water, various days, June Revolutionary-era fort, manned during five wars, near the 28 to October 4. Reservations required. For ages 12 and mouth of the Piscataqua River. The fort is named for New and older. FMI wellsreserve.org/kayak or 646-1555. Hampshire native Major Andrew McClary, who died in the VINCENT Marginal Way, Ogunquit, is a one-mile paved walkway Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston during the Revolutionary War. PASTORE that follows the shore from Perkins Cove to Shore Road. A The buildings at Fort McClary represent several different as NICK VALENTI favorite spot for artists and photographers, because of its periods of construction; the fort was upgraded and modified scenic overlook of surf and rocky outcroppings. Parking is to meet changing defensive needs. The site was manned available at Perkins Cove. during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and World War I. Half-mile trail; Milliken Mills Trails Park, a 70-acre park off Portland leashed dogs allowed. Picnic tables. Open year-round, dawn Avenue near Milliken Mills Road, Old Orchard Beach. Hiking to dusk. (Buildings are closed in the off-season.) Regular and biking trails, both off road and on, educational signage, season, Memorial Day to September 30. Small admission a picnic area, a gravesite of a Revolutionary War soldier. fee. FMI fortmclary.org or 490-4079 or 439-2845. Off-street parking with easy access to the Eastern Trail (ET). Mount Agamenticus in York, elev. 692, (also known as “The 207.646.5511 GET YOUR OgunquitPlayhouse.org TICKETS Big A”) is the tallest hill on the Atlantic seaboard between Rte 1 Ogunquit, ME TODAY! Florida and Mount Desert in Acadia National Park. 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AMUSEMENTS continued from page 21 Seniors' Activities The Center, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk. The senior center offers a variety of programs, Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. Active monastery features well-tended including exercise and wellness classes, recreational activities (including bridge, cribbage gardens, trails and park along the Kennebunk River. Grounds designed by Frederick Law and mah jong) and luncheons. Open Monday–Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM; Fridays, 9 AM to 1 Olmstead. Open between sunrise and sunset, year-round. Free admission. FMI 967-2011. PM. FMI seniorcenterkennebunk.org or 967-8514. Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick. Built c.1785 and restored in 1898, the The Memory Cafe, Bradford Common Bistro, Huntington Common, Huntington Common former sea captain’s house and gardens stand on the banks of the Salmon Falls River. It is Dr., Kennebunk. Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, director of Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, decorated in Colonial revival style, with elegant antiques, furnishings and murals. Owned by Kennebunkport, offers an afternoon of stories, games, music, art and activities for people and the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities. Concerts in the gardens, July and families dealing with memory loss. Every other Saturday, 12:45 to 2 PM. Free. FMI 967-2778. August on Sunday at 1 PM. House open Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, with tours on the Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody. The senior center offers hour; grounds open dawn to dusk, June 1 through mid-October.The property is adjacent many educational, fitness and recreational programs, including bridge and cribbage, to Vaughan Woods State Park. Admission is $8. FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454. Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Current activities include bingo, Wednesdays, doors open Jewett House, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The Georgian-style home of writer Sarah Orne at 4:30 PM; bingo starts at 6 PM. Burgers, hotdogs and snack food available. Must be over Jewett is owned by the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities. Furnishings 16 to play. A pancake breakfast is served every Saturday through October, 8 to 11 AM. All include Jewett’s desk, where she penned her classic works, such as The Country of the you can eat for $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange juice and Pointed Firs. Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, June 1 through mid-October. Admission, $5. coffee. FMI wocam.org or 646-7775. FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454. Theaters Walker’s Point, the family compound of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, Biddeford City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Restored 1860 opera house, hosts plays can be viewed from Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. There is limited parking along the and other arts events. FMI citytheater.org or 282-0849. road; best viewing and easiest access is by foot or bicycle. Follow Ocean Avenue, two miles from Dock Square. Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St. (Rte. 9), Berwick. Summer theater hosts several productions from mid-June through Labor Day, Wednesday through Saturday. FMI The Wedding Cake House, 105 Summer Street,Kennebunk, is one of the most photographed hackmatack.org or 698-1807. structures in the area. On the National Register of Historic Places, this distinctive Federal- style brick house was built in 1825 by shipbuilder George Bourne. Bourne added the Leavitt Theatre, 295 Main St. (Rte. 1), Ogunquit. 580-seat historic theater. Features current lavish, ornamental “frosting” about 25 years later. It is a private home so viewing is from films, historic silent films accompanied by live piano music and other entertainment, May the roadside only. through September. FMI leavittheatre.com or 646-3123. White Columns and First Families Museum, 10 AM to 4 PM, 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. (Rte. 1), Ogunquit. Historic summer playhouse. Open White Columns is a Greek Revival home open for tours. Built in 1853, it has many of the mid-July through Labor Day. FMI ogunquitplayhouse.org or 646-5511. home's orginal furnisings. The museum contains memorabilia and artifacts representing Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Open most of the year. Hosts a variety the family of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, whose family has had a sum- of events, including live music, dance, and plays presented by The Originals, the theater’s mer residence in Kennebunkport for generations. Tours on the hour; last tour at 3 PM. The resident company. FMI sacorivertheatre.org or 929-6472. home is owned and managed by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Admission and tours are free to KHS members, $10 non-members. Continues through Columbus Day. FMI Tours 967-2751. Back stage Tours at Ogunquit Playhouse are offered Fridays, July 28, August 25, and September 8, 15 and 29; Sundays, August 6, and September 10 and 24; and Mondays, July Science Fun 10 and 24, August 21, and September 18 and 24. Visitors go behind the scenes to see how Astronomy Classes, New School, 38 York St., (Rte. 1 South), Kennebunk. The Astronomical the magic on stage is made, from wigs, sound, sets and costumes to the dressing rooms, Society of Northern New England offers beginner classes at 6:45 PM, the first Friday of the where stars such as Bette Davis, Myrna Loy, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Walter Matthau, Steve month. ASNNE regular meeting follows at 7:30 PM. Classes are free; $5 for non-members if McQueen, and more prepared for their performances. The tour highlights the history of there is a guest speaker. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org. the theatre, including how it survived the Great Depression. A 90-minute tour is $10. An Starfield Observatory, 918 Alewive Rd. (Rte 35), Kennebunk. The observatory is home abbreviated 45-minute tour is $5. Tours can be at the Box Office at 207-646-5511. to the Astronomical Society of Northern New England, which hosts a monthly star party, Brewery Tours, Kennebunkport Brewery, the Shipyard Shops, 8 Western Ave., Lower Village, open to the public. Private star parties can also be scheduled. ASNNE also hosts other pro- Kennebunk. See local ale being brewed. By appointment, preferably 24 hours in advance. grams. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org. Year-round. FMI 967-1261. Historic Mill Tours, Biddeford, starting June 8. Two-hour tour through the city’s 1843 textile mill complex, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting 10 am to noon, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students, 40 Main St., Biddeford, next to Portland Pie. Reservations required; call Heart of Biddeford at 207-284-8520, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM to book a 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 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. TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 23

Saltwater Fishing Preview by Captain Greg Metcalf Amusements

Plenty of Mackerel for Inshore Fishermen Play Golf at Great weather over the Fourth of July weekend brought 100s of boaters and saltwater enthusiasts to southern Maine. Fishermen from Kittery to Saco Bay have been catching good Rte. 109, Sanford • 207-324-5271 numbers of mackerel and striped bass. Open 9 AM ‘til dusk Daily • Clubs & Balls Furnished Anglers that ventured Mark L’Heureux, PGA Professional further offshore are had great luck with haddock, pollock and sharks. Kennebunkport: Mackerel and striped Seas the Day! bass are cooperating with Enjoy a day of fishing or sight-seeing fishermen between Cape with Captain Greg Metcalf aboard Striper Swiper. Porpoise and Parsons Beach. Mackerel were much more abundant and easy to catch early in the morning this week. As the sun gets higher in the sky, it becomes more of a challenge. You will have better luck keeping the fish around your boat if you use a chum bag. Stripers are being caught We sail daily from Government Wharf, Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. on live mackerel, chunks of Hilary Reese from Philadelphia caught this beautiful striped bass on July 3rd aboard Striper Swiper. 401-617-9265 • Email: [email protected] fresh bait and soft plastics. www.captaingregmetcalf.com There have been a few re- ports of bluefish sightings York: had pretty good fishing ocean water temperatures in the area but no landings Captain Phil Breton re- this week. Trolling worms made for difficult bait fish- to date. Anglers aboard my ported fishing has been have proved to be a reli- ing this week. The inshore boat the Striper Swiper were great. Mackerel are ev- able method for catching fishing for stripers, how- rewarded with some great erywhere – Bibb Rock, striped bass this season. ever, was very good with a catches of striped bass. Cliff House and in front of lot of keeper-size fish avail- Nubble Light. Stripers are Saco River and able. Most were just over Wells, Ogunquit: biting at the mouth of the Saco Bay: the 28-inch minimum but Brandy from Webhan- Ogunquit River as well as Captain Cal Robinson no real big ones yet. Condi- net River Bait and Tackle Cape Neddick Harbor and of Saco Bay Guide Service tions made fly fishing just reported the striper fish- Short Sands Beach. told me high seas and cold about impossible. ing is excellent. There are The fishing has slowed a plenty of mackerel around bit at Long Sands Beach but this week, which was a there are still fish to catch great improvement from if you are willing to wait previous weeks. Many of them out. The haddock Sailing on The Gift the fish caught this week fishing remains strong on were over the 28-inch min- the outside humps. imum size. 1 1/2-hour cruises Early morning and early Goose Rocks Beach: Private charters evening have been consis- Captain Steve Brettell tently the most productive reported sand eels are still Perkins Cove, times of the day. Boaters scarce. There are a fair fishing tight to the beaches number of small fish on the Ogunquit between Parsons Beach sand, but bigger fish can be and Ogunquit are having found in the dark water in 207-646-3758 great luck. the rocks. Cape Porpoise www.sailthegift.com

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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 $20 for the first vehicle; $10, addi- one beach. The town of Old Orchard Beach is a playground and a viewing area with benches. tional vehicles at the same address; $10 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 $15 a day, $35 coastal towns and their beaches are listed Besides metered parking, there are several privately for 3 days, $60 for 7 days and $120 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- ws surfing in designated areas, is handicap accessible, residents over age 65; children age 5 and under are free. has lifeguards, restrooms and float and beach umbrella Groups are $5 per person. rentals. Food and beverages are available near Short Kennebunk 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 Ocean. Food and beverages are available adjacent to the Kennebunk Town Hall at 207-985-2102. Nature Walks at Rachel Carson main beach parking lot. Kennebunkport Wildlife Refuge in Wells The beach has multiple parking areas; rates and Goose Rocks Beach schedules differ. Perkins Cove and Cottage Street are in Kennebunkport is located 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- residents and may be obtained at the Visitor Services De- ing stickers are required for parking from Memorial Day 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 Dogs are prohibited from the beach from April 1 to Office from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. They are also available at September 30. Ogunquit Beach has restrooms, lifeguards the Kennebunkport Police Department on Route 9 any and places to surf. FMI 207-646-5139. time and at the Goose Rocks Beach General Store. Cost At Footbridge Beach, beach-goers walk over a his- for residents and taxpayers is $5, nonresidents is $15 per toric footbridge to get to this less-crowded section of day, $50 per week and $100 for the season. beach. There are restrooms and a snack bar. Lifeguards On-street parking is available on King’s Highway are on duty. from 8 AM to 6 PM. Dogs are only permitted on the The Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge on Route beach before 8:30 AM and after 6 PM from June 15 to 9 in Wells, offers nature programs at 10 AM every Sat- Wells September 30. Dogs must be under voice control or on urday through August 19. Each program is one to two leashes, and dog waste must be bagged and removed. hours; admission is free. Refuge staff lead walks along Wells Beach is a seven-mile barrier beach separated Surfing is allowed, but there are no lifeguards on duty. the one-mile Carson Trail. Subjects change weekly and from the mainland by the Webhannet River. There are FMI call the Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce at can include the history of the refuge, Rachel Carson’s several sections of public beach, which is broad even at life and legacy, forest and salt marsh ecology and wild 207-967-0857. high tide. The 4000-yard-long beach is edged with sand flower identification. The paved trail is handicapped dunes and sea grasses. Nearby salt marshes provide Biddeford accessible and winds through forest and salt marsh habitat for many shore birds and waterfowl. Fortunes Rocks Beach, accessible from Route 208 habitats. With 11 stops along the trail, there are views The town provides several metered parking lots near (off Route 9) in the southern part of Biddeford, is about of the salt marsh, the Atlantic Ocean and opportunities to see wildlife. The trail is open every day from dawn 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- until dusk. FMI call 207-646-9226. the end of Atlantic Avenue near Wells Harbor (turn left ing the season, and porta-potties are available. Parking TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 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 Thursdays, 10 PM – Live Music Saturdays, 7 to 10 PM – Live Music 207-967-2299 Fridays, 10 PM – Karaoke www.hurricanerestaurant.com Fridays and Saturdays – Live Piano www.alissons.com www.onthemarsh.com Inn on the Blues Bentley’s Saloon 7 Ocean Ave., York Beach, 207-351-3221 Pedros Rte. 1, Arundel, 207-985-8966 July 15, 9:30 PM – Nate Bash Band 181 Port Rd, Kennebunk, 207-967-5544 Sundays, 1 to 5 PM – Live Music July 16, 2 PM – Dana Brearley & James Folan Sundays – Live Music on the Patio Sundays, 5 to 8 PM – Live Music July 18, 9:30 PM – Green Lion Crew www.pedrosmaine.com Wednesdays, 7 to 11 PM – Open Mic July 25, 9:30 PM – Green Lion Crew Thursdays, 7 to 11 PM – Live Music or Karaoke www.innontheblues.com The Pilot House Fridays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music 4 Western Ave, Kennebunk Saturdays, 2 to 6 PM – Live Music Jonathan’s Restaurant 207-967-9961 Saturdays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music 2 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit www.bentleyssaloon.com 207-646-4777/1-800-464-9934 Run Of The Mill Thursday, July 13 – Comedy With Lenny Clarke 100 Main St., Saco, 207-571-9648 The Burleigh Saturday, July 15 – Paula Poundstone Sundays, 4 to 7 PM – Live Music at the Kennebunkport Inn Sunday, June 16 – Paula Poundstone Mondays – Trivia Dock Square, Kennebunkport, 207-967-2621 Friday, July 21 – Steve Sweeney Comedy Tuesdays, 7 to 11 PM – Open Mic Night Thursdays, 7 to 10 PM – Local Dish Saturday, July 22 – King, Charles, Allman, Pitchell Wednesdays, 7 PM – Washers Tournament Friday, July 14 – Fox & Fern Call or check website for ticket prices & reservations: Saturdays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Saturday, July 15 – Don Wessels www.jonathansrestaurant.com www.therunofthemill.net Friday, July 21 – Michael Beau Dalleo Saturday, July 22 – Sam Smithwick Lodge on the Cove The Front Porch Friday, July 28 – Jim O’Neil 29 S. Main Street, Kennebunkport, 207-967-3993 9 Shore Rd., Ogunquit, 207-646-4005 www.kennebunkportinn.com Fridays, 6 to 9 PM – Local Live Music Fridays to Sundays, 5 PM to Close – Live Piano www.lodgeonthecove.com Sundays, 8 to 9 PM – Kim Kuzma (Disco) Clay Hill Farm Thursdays, 8 PM – Dinner Cabaret Agamenticus Rd., Ogunquit, 207-361-2272 Litchfield’s Bar & Grill www.thefrontporch.com Sundays – Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurtz 2135 Post Rd., Wells, 207-646-5711 Mondays – Brian Bair Wednesdays, 7:30 to 11 PM – Trivia & Karaoke Vinegar Hill Music Theatre Tuesdays – Stephen Bracciotti Fridays, 9 PM to 12:30 AM – DJ Dance Music 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, 207-985-5552 Wednesdays – Dennis Coraccio at the Piano Saturdays, 9 to 11:45 PM – Live Music Thursday, July 13 – Robert Klein Thursdays – Katherine Mayfield at the Piano www.litchfieldsbarandgrill.com Friday, July 14 – Linda Eder in Concert Fridays – Katherine Mayfield at the Piano Saturday, July 15 – Linda Eder in Concert Saturdays – David Hollis at the Piano Mike’s Clam Shack Sunday, July 16 – Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio www.clayhillfarm.com 1150 Post Rd., Wells, 207-646-5999 Thursday, July 20 – Jim Messina Fridays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Saturday, July 22 – Caroline Rhea LIVE Colony Hotel Saturdays, 8 to 11 PM – Live Music Thursday, July 27 – Rex Smith Marine Room Lounge www.mikesclamshack.com www.vinegarhillmusic.com 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-3331 Fridays, 5 to 7 PM – Live Entertainment Nonantum Resort York Harbor Inn Saturdays, 5 to 7 PM – Live Entertainment 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-4050 Ship’s Cellar Pub www.thecolonyhotel.com Sundays – Jim Ciampi 480 York St., York Harbor, 207-363-5119 Mondays, 6 PM – Live Music Fridays & Saturdays – Live Music Elements: Books Coffee Beer Tuesdays, 6 PM – Jim Ciampi www.yorkharborinn.com 265 Main Street, Biddeford, 207-710-2011 Wednesdays, 6 PM – Gary Richardson Friday, July 14, 8 PM – Micromasse Thursdays, 6 PM – Jim Ciampi Saturday, July 15, 8 PM – Pretty Girls Sing Soprano www.nonantumresort.com www.elementsbookscoffeebeer.com Old Vines Wine Bar Federal Jack’s Brew Pub Craft Cocktails + Kitchen The Shipyard, Kennebunk Lower Village 207-967-4322 Tuesdays, 8 PM – Trivia Thursdays, 9 PM – Karaoke Fridays, 10 PM – Live Music Saturdays, 10 PM – Live Music www.federaljacks.com Féile Restaurant & Pub 1619 Post Rd., Wells, 207-251-4065 Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 PM – Live Irish Music Thursdays, 7 to 9 PM – Trivia FULL DINNER MENU Fridays, 8 PM – Karaoke Annie VINTAGE COCKTAILS Saturdays, 8 PM to Midnight – Live Music FINE WINE • CRAFT BEER www.feilerestaurantandpub.com OUTDOOR PATIO LIVE MUSIC Hooks Chill & Grille Lower Village 696 Main St., Ogunquit, 207-216-4813 Kennebunk • Rte. 35 Sundays, 3 to 6 PM – Live Music 207-967-2310 Mondays to Fridays, 6 to 9 PM – Live Music www.oldvineswinebar.com www.hookschillgrille.com PAGE 26 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017

2017 Maine Agricultural Fairs

Once a year, more than over two dozen of Maine’s small towns come alive with midways, entertainment, harness racing, livestock exhibits, contests and special fair food – fried dough, cotton candy, corn dogs, caramel apples and other treats that, inexplicably, taste best on a stick. July 14-16 Waterford World’s Fair – North Waterford. Agricultural and other exhibits in a scenic small town. FMI 207-595-1601 or waterfordworldsfair.org

July 20-23 Pittston Fair – Pittston. Small, family-oriented country fair with midway, animal pulling events, children’s games, woodsman contest and more in the heart of rural Maine. FMI pittstonfair.com

July 28-August 5 Northern Maine Fair – Presque Isle. Large family fair, lots of rides and exhibits, tractor pulling, demolition derby. FMI 207-764-1884 or northernmainefairgrounds.com

July 28-August 6 Bangor State Fair – Bangor. A large family fair featuring a m idway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show. FMI 207-561-8300 or bangorstatefair.com

August 2-5 Monmouth Fair – Monmouth. A small family agricultural fair with a midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pulling events. FMI 207-933-2249 or monmouthfair.com

August 8-13 Topsham Fair – Topsham. Agricultural exhibits, animal pulling events, 4-H, crafts, midway and harness racing. FMI 207-729-1943 or topshamfair.net

August 10-19 Skowhegan State Fair – Skowhegan. A large family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pulling events, tractor pulling and harness racing. FMI skowheganstatefair.com

August 19-26 Union Fair – Union. A large agricultural fair featuring the annual Blueberry Festi- val plus a large midway, crafts, animal pulling events and harness racing. FMI unionfair.org

August 24-27 Piscataquis Valley Fair – Dover-Foxcroft. Fair includes a milking parlor with homemade ice cream, agricultural exhibits, crafts, midway and animal pulling events. FMI 207- 564-3689 or piscataquisvalleyfair.com

August 24-27 Acton Fair – Acton. Includes outstanding exhibits, 4H, livestock exhibit, flower show, animal pulling events, midway. FMI actonfair.net. Auto show on August 24.

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 bluehillfair. 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 clinyonlions- fair.com

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

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

September 13-16 Oxford County Fair – Oxford. Livestock shows, animal pulling events, midway, 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.

Advertise in the September 22-24 Common Ground Fair – Unity. A celebration of rural life, demonstrations, Tourist News Maine organic-produced foods and crafts as well as livestock exhibit. September 24-30 Cumberland Fair – Cumberland Center. Large exhibit halls, midway and Open Farm Day livestock exhibits, animal pulling events and harness racing.

Issue ~ July 20 October 1-8 Fryeburg Fair – Fryeburg. Maine’s largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting dur- Deadline: ing the height of foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows. Monday, July 10 Listings of agricultural fairs are at www.mainefairs.org or Call 207-985-2244 www.getrealmaine.com TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 27 Live Music is on the Menu at Kennebunkport Hotels Dining Two of Kennebunkport’s grand hotels are known for The Colony Hotel the live music they offer throughout the summer and Throughout the summer and into fall, live music is fall season. offered in the Colony’s bar, the Marine Room, Thursday, The Colony and The Nonantum Resort, both on Ocean Friday and Saturday nights, 5 to 7 PM. Port Lobster Co. Avenue in Kennebunkport, feature local musicians, The schedule below is until September 1; check the Fresh Fish Daily many who come back season after season. The entertain- Colony website (colonyhotel.com) for fall performance Lobsters • Lobster Meat • Clams ment attracts visitors and local residents, who enjoy the dates. Hot Clam Chowder To Go fantastic cuisine and cocktails that both hotels are known Beer & Our Lobsters cooked free. since 1953 for, against a stunning Maine backdrop. Thursday, July 13 – Kennebunk River Band Wine From the Colony, guests can look out to the ocean, Friday, July 14 – Shawn Tooley Lobster Rolls freshly made $12.99 while the Nonantum overlooks the Kennebunk River, Saturday, July 15 – Packmann Dave with our own hand-picked lobster meat +tax which empties into the sea. Thursday, July 20 – Don Wessels Fresh Crab Rolls, too! The Nonantum Resort Friday, July 21 – Kennebunk River Band Saturday, July 28 – Packmann Dave Lobster ~ The Best Gift from Maine! The Nonantum offers music Sunday through Thurs- Lobsters packed for travel. Next day air service available. Thursday, July 27 – Don Wessels day, from 6:30 to 9 PM in the resort’s restaurant, 95 Gift certificates available Ocean, and in the front lobby, near Heckman’s Pub, Friday, July 28 – Bratlett Brothers through late October. Saturday, July 29 – Packmann Dave Our own Homemade entreés featuring fresh local seafood Sunday through Thursday, music is part of the atmo- Thursday, August 3 – Don Wessels sphere of the Nonantum’s restaurant, 95 Ocean. Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily • portlobster.com Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights fea- Friday, August 4 – Kennebunk River Band ture piano entertainer Jim Ciampi of Portland. Ciampi Saturday, August 5 – Shawn Tooley 122 OCEAN AVE., KENNEBUNKPORT • 207-967-2081 is also the leader of The Jim Ciampi Band, a seven-piece Thursday, August 10 – Don Wessels dance band. As a soloist, he plays show tunes, popular Friday, August 11 – Shawn Tooley music and crowd favorites. Saturday, August 12 – Bratlett Brothers Wednesday nights in the restaurant feature acoustic Thursday, August 17 – Don Wessels guitarist Gary Richardson, also of Portland. Richardson has been in the music business for 45 years. Besides Friday, August 18 – Kennebunk River Band performing, he also writes music for a variety of clients, Saturday, August 19 – Bratlett Brothers ranging from television show producers to advertisers. Thursday, August 24 – Kennebunk River Band In his performances, he plays inventive arrangements of Friday, August 25 – Shawn Tooley classic songs, as well as original music. Saturday, August 26 – Packmann Dave Mondays nights in the lobby of the grand hotel feature the duo Ocean Ave. Band, and the duo Curt Bessette and FMI colonyhotel.com or 967-3331. The Colony is at Jenn Kurt. The acts alternate weeks. 140 Ocean Avenue. Casual Waterfront Dining Bessette is an award-winning song- featuring Fresh Local Seafoods. writer, vocalist and guitarist. Kurtz More than just great food. . . is a vocalist. The duo performs pop music that spans the decades, as well More than just waterfront dining. . . as originals. They play small venues More than just friendly faces. . . throughout New England. More than just sea breezes & cocktails Ocean Ave. Band features vocalist Lisa Mills and vocalist and guitarist on the deck. . . Don Wessels. They play jazz, blues, A unique group of people standards, pop and country classics. A unique dining experience The duo is known for their harmonies and their ability to play song requests. Lunch and Dinner Daily from 11:30 AM FMI nonantumresort.com or 967- Reservations (207)967-3444 4050. The Nonantum is at 95 Ocean Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport Avenue.

Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurt are a popular duo who perform at multiple local venues and throughout New England. They are at the Nonantum Resort on alternate Monday evenings.

Route 1 North H Wells Since Lunch & Dinner from 11 AM 1973! Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8-11 AM Adults $9.99 • Children $4.99 207-646-8467 • www.bullnclaw.comwww.bullnclaw.com Escape to the Country! LIVE MUSIC Nightly, Locally-sourced Menu, Indoor/Outdoor Dining Plenty of parking - No traffic - Early Bird Specials - Gluten FREE Options Maine Lobster, Proud sponsor of the Ogunquit Playhouse! Recent reviews posted on Trip Advisor Steak & Prime Rib See ourSee ourad inad thein the playbill playbill forfor 15% food!off food! Decided to try The Bull and Claw restaurant in always on the menu! Wells, Maine. This restaurant has been here for many years and I always said I would stop and try it out. Sure glad I did as the food was Mussels delicious. The atmosphere was of a nauti- Sautéed with cal theme and our waitress was very friendly butter, garlic and totally efficient. Will be going back again & wine!! before I return home. ~ June, 2017

Senior Menu Age 55+ Choice of 5 Entrees w/2 sides$8.95 Served Weekdays 11 AM–8 PM H H Maine Lobster Specials H Always priced wicked low! H H www.touristnewsonline.com PAGE 28 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017 Buddy Holly Story Rocks Hackmatack by Steve Hrehovcik lows his struggle to reject era, including “That’ll Be “Oh Boy,” what a song, traditional country and The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” what a performance, what western songs to perform “Maybe Baby,” “Words SUPPORT MAINE FARMERS. excitement by the com- his personal brand of rock Of Love,” “Everyday,” Buy Local! pany of Buddy, The Buddy ‘n’ roll music. “Heartbeat” and, of course, Holly Story now playing Through his persistence “Oh Boy.” at Hackmatack Playhouse. and belief in himself, his During their rise to The much too brief, but me- popularity rises with mul- fame, Buddy and The teoric career of rock ‘n’ roll tiple hit-parade songs des- Crickets make a ground- Community Market of the Kennebunks, Saturdays, 9 AM to 2 PM, Wa- legend, Buddy Holly, gets tined to become classics. breaking appearance at terhouse Center, 51 Main St., downtown Kennebunk. The market welcomes a dazzling showcase treat- Performing in Buddy’s the Apollo theater in New farmers, fishermen, florists, foragers, artists, craftsmen, creameries, chefs, ment by a multi-talented group, The Crickets, are York’s Harlem, unaware canners, carpenters, chocolatiers, weavers, beaders, butchers, bakers, pho- musical cast. Thomas Jeffrey on bass, the theater serves mostly tographers, roasters, musicians, metal smiths, needle workers, herbalists, Before they introduce Matt Walsh on drums and African-American patrons. painters, knitters, quilters, nonprofits and volunteers. Open May to October. Buddy and The Crickets, Thomas Hanlon on gui- At the height of their FMI Linda Johnson, 604-1341 or [email protected] piano player Michael Fish- tar – each an outstanding popularity, artistic and per- er and Dana Rose Eisman musician. sonal differences between Gateway York Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, June 3 through electrify the Hackmatack The musical, written Buddy and members of October 7; Thursdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, from July 6 through August 24; park- audience with their rau- by Alan Jones, opened in The Crickets caused them ing lot at the York Visitors’ Center, 1 Stonewall Lane (Route 1), York. Local cous rendition of “Shout.” London in 1989 and ran to separate. Still confident farmers, specialty food producers and crafters selling fresh produce, meats, Joshua Rubenstein leads for 14 years. It also played of his talents, Buddy con- the stellar ensemble as on Broadway and theaters tinued as a solo performer, seafood, baked goods, cheeses, homemade goodies and more. Rain or Buddy, singing and play- around the world, earning with a growing list of hit shine; smoke-free and pet-free except for service animals. Please bring re- ing guitar with virtuoso numerous awards. Many FMI 363-4422 or songs. usable bags. www.gatewaytomaine.org/farmersmarket skill in his energized por- consider it the world’s On a musical tour trayal of the lead character. most successful rock ‘n’ roll through the Midwest dur- Kennebunk Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to 1 PM, Garden Street In a non-stop presentation musical. parking lot, just west of Rte. 1. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, organic of songs made famous The show features 25 Buddy Holly produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, eggs, maple syrup, fresh and dried by Buddy, the story fol- songs from the rock ‘n’ roll continued on page 29 herbs, cheeses, potted plants and yarn. Open to November 18, rain or shine. www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org Kittery Community Market, Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM, Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square, 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Fresh local food choices and artisan work in an outdoor weekly food market. Over 35 vendors offering produce, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, baked goods, pickles, jams/jellies, crafts and more. New this summer, Kittery Community Market will partner with Seacoast Eat Local to accept SNAP/EBT. Open June 4 to October 1. www.kitterycommunitymarket.com Maine Crafters and Farmer's Market, Sundays, 8 AM to noon, The Ball- park, 7 Ballpark Way, Old Orchard Beach. Features Maine products and crafts. Free parking at the stadium. Continues every Sunday. FMI Guy Fon- taine 205-6160. 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- lage. Market features SNAP/EBT. Products include fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, baked goods, wood products and more. Open May to October. www.mainefarmer- smarkets.org/market The actor-musician cast members of the Buddy Holly Story are, left to right, Tom Jeffrey North Berwick Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 3 to 6 PM, Town Hall parking lot, of Durham, New Hampshire, on bass; Tom Hanlon of Norton, Massachusetts, on guitar; 21 Main Street, North Berwick. Offers local vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy Josh Rubenstein (Buddy) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, guitar; and Matt Walsh of Dur- and baked goods by area farmers, bakers and artisans. Accepts SNAP/EBT. ham, New Hampshire, drums. Open May to October, rain or shine. www.northberwickfarmersmarket.org Saco Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 7 AM to Noon, open May 13 through October; Wednesdays, June through September, Saco Valley Shopping Center, corner of Spring and Scammon streets. Saco. Rain or shine. Sea- Public Suppers & Breakfasts sonal vegetables/fruits, glass bottled milk, grass fed beef/veal, lobsters/ steamers, herbal products, baked goods, perennials/annuals, whole wheat ONGOING flour, cut flowers, organic dog treats, goat cheese, butter/eggs, apples/cider, Pancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 AM, Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. All-you- fresh and dried herbs, vegetable seedlings and crafts. www.sacofarmers- can-eat $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange juice and coffee. Every Saturday, May through October. FMI 646-7775 or www. market.com wocam.org. Saco River Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM, year-round, Pepperell Friendship Lunch, a free lunch held the second Monday of every month at 12 Event Center, 40 Main St., Saco. Locally grown agricultural products, spe- noon. Homemade food. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and Lord cialty foods and local arts and crafts. 207-294-2074 streets, Kennebunk. FMI call 985-4803. Sanford Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to noon and Wednesdays, 3 Share the Bounty, a free bean supper, held the first Saturday of every month at 4 PM. Homemade beans, cole slaw, hotdogs, bread and homemade pies. to 6 PM, Central Park, Main St., Sanford. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flow- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and Lord streets, Kennebunk. FMI ers, plants, shrubs, herbs and cheeses. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards 985-4803. accepted. Saturday market runs May 6 to October 28 and November 18; Wednesday market runs May 31 to September 27. www.sanfordfarmers- All You Can Eat Baked Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 PM, West Kennebunk United market.org Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk. Two kinds of baked beans, three kinds of salad, hot dogs, buns, beverages and homemade desserts. $8 Springvale Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, open May through Columbus adults, $3 children ages 5-12. Held the first Saturday of the month through Day Weekend, 1 to 5 PM, Fresh produce, eggs, goat cheeses, plants and October 7. seedlings, cut flowers, annual and perennials, jams and jellies and baked Baked Bean and American Chop Suey Supper, 4:30 to 6 PM, Ober Hall at goods. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards accepted. Rite-Aid parking lot in the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. Church members will serve Springvale Square, 474 Main St., Springvale. baked beans, hot dogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. $8 adults, $4 children under age 12. The suppers are held the last Wells Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 5 PM, Wells-Ogunquit Cen- Saturday of the month through October. The church is 1.5 miles south of the ter at Moody parking lot, 300 Post Rd., Rte. 1, Wells. Fresh local fruits and Seacoast Trolley Museum where Log Cabin Rd. becomes North St., next to vegetables, gluten free prepared foods, organic produce, baked goods, flow- Arundel Cemetery. ers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, cheese, herbal soaps, fresh-baked Public Supper, 5 to 6:30 PM, Arundel Masonic Lodge, 10 North St., Ken- bread, potted plants and more. Proud to support Maine Harvest for Hunger. nebunkport. Adults $12; children under age 12, $6. Held the second Saturday Rain or shine. Opening date, May 24. www.wellsfarmersmarket.org. of each month through October. TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 29

Buddy Holly and “Johnny B Goode,” Buddy’s life is Ash Mar- Turner add to the visual continued from page 28 with the audience joining tinez, as the woman who impact and fun of the show. in the festive musical ex- famously agreed to marry Buddy, The Buddy Holly Dining ing the winter in 1959, perience. Buddy after knowing him Story continues until Sat- Buddy appeared with Contributing their con- less than a week. urday, July 22, with per- R&R stars Big Bopper, siderable talents to the Billy Butler directed and formances Wednesdays Simple Open Daily played by Alec Paulson, ensemble, playing multiple staged the show to give through Saturday at 8 PM May thru Oct. who also plays the guitar, roles and various instru- maximum impact to the and matinees on Thursday Fresh and Ritchie Valens, played ments, are Will Lombard; performers and the power at 2 PM. Tickets are $25 for Seafood by Gian DiCostanzo. Paul- Rachel Pantazis playing of the songs. adults; $20 for seniorss. Prepared with Care. son sings an enthusiastic piano; Jake Stibbe, playing Inspired musical direc- For tickets and sched- Served with a View! version of Big Bopper’s violin; Jeff Blancette on tion by Jennifer Citarelli, ule, call 207-698-1807 or signature song “Chantilly saxophone and clarinet; inventive set by Dane Lee- visit www.hackmatack. Lace,” followed by Di- and vocalists Mai Hartwich man, authentic costumes by org. Hackmatack Play- Costanzo, who prances and Kara Nelson. Appear- designer Fran Bechtold and house is located at 538 across the stage in a spir- ing as the love interest in lighting effects by Michael School Street, Berwick. ited Latin, hip-swinging, body-gyrating rendition of “La Bamba.” Immediately after this performance, Buddy, Big A True Irish Pub 134 Harbor Road • Wells Harbor Bopper and Ritchie Valens 207-646-8780 • www.fishermanscatchwells.com board a small plane and Delicious Homemade Food fly off into a storm to their American & Irish Specialties next engagement. But the Nightly Dinner Specials storm was severe and the Happy Hour 3–5 PM • Late Night bites plane crashed. All on board Happy Hour • Sun.–Thurs. 3–5pm perished. Live Entertainment Wed. thru Sat. Although the story ends Rehearsal Dinners • Private Parties • Catering in tragedy, the show cli- Sun: Noon–Midnight • Mon: 3 pm–Midnight • Tues: Closed maxes on an uplifting note Weds & Thurs: 3 pm–Midnight • Fri & Sat: 3 pm–1 am as the entire company performs thrilling, pumped- 1619 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells • 207-251-4065 up renditions of “Rave On” www.feilerestaurantandpub.com

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207-967-3331 thecolonyhotel.com 140 Ocean Ave, Kennebunkport, ME PAGE 30 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017 Dining MaineStage Shakespeare Brings the Bard Back to Maine by Dan Marois tering an influential resi- ing from belly-laugh slap- Rob Bartlett, president Now in its seventh sea- dent Shakespeare company stick to surprising tender- of the board of directors son, MaineStage Shake- in the Kennebunks. ness, the show reassures says, “We are so lucky to speare’s repertory acting Klein says, “Our pro- audiences that love always have MaineStage enriching company will return to ductions are infused by the works out in the end. our community year after southern Maine to present energy of being a resident The Winter’s Tale offers year and it is only made 7–1:30 two Shakespeare favorites, company here. The rela- an eclectic cast of charac- possible by the generosity weekdays A Midsummer Night’s Dream tionships we build with ters in a whimsical fable of our supporters. Our an- 7–2 and The Winter’s Tale. community members cre- that reminds audiences nual fundraising campaign weekends Chiara Klein, managing ates a special synergy that that it is never too late to is underway and we hope artistic director says, “We permeates and fuels every- seek redemption. that all will contribute to 967-5132 are thrilled to return to thing that we do. We strive In addition to four the present and future of Maine with these stunning, not only to entertain and weekly performances, MaineStage.” magical plays. What better inspire through our pro- MaineStage Shakespeare Chiara Klein will direct World's Best French Toast way to escape from the ductions, but also to make a will once again offer both productions, which Specialty Omelettes • Belgian Waffles polarized national climate positive impact in the lives ShakesSTARS, a theater will run from July 12 to Real French Crepes than with plays that explore of those that join us.” camp that inspires and August 12. Performances and celebrate our shared Both upcoming pro- challenges local youth. will be held at 7 PM on humanity, flaws and all?” ductions will feature the Campers take classes Wednesdays at The Colony Sandwiches & Soups • Children's Menu MaineStage Shake- troupe’s repertory com- with MaineStage company Hotel in Kennebunkport; speare is a nonprofit the- pany of actors, many who members and have the op- Thursdays and Saturdays Rte. 9, Kennebunk Lower Village ater company founded in have performed in previ- portunity to perform in an outside in Lafayette Park in 2011 comprised of young, ous seasons. “Our most abridged production of a Kennebunk; and Fridays at Five Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford • 283-2928 passionate theater artists ambitious season yet. The full-length Shakespeare various locations in Maine Open daily 7 AM to 2 PM from around the country two plays are filled with play each week or to write including L.L. Bean’s Dis- who share the goal of fos- music, laughter, and even a short play to be per- covery Park in Freeport some surprise non-hu- formed as a “curtain raiser” and Thornton Academy mans,” said Klein. for the Saturday matinee. in Saco. A Midsummer Night’s Thanks to generous do- When inclement weath- Dream provides a night nors, MaineStage Shake- er threatens outdoor per- of mischief, mayhem, and speare performances are formances, MaineStage CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE magic and is considered offered free of charge, al- one of Shakespeare’s most though donations are al- Shakespeare Featuring hilarious comedies. Rang- ways accepted. continued on page 31 Lobster & Fried Seafood serving beer & wine Dine inside or out on our waterfront deck overlooking Cape Porpoise Harbor

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View all menus on our Website Creative Local Cuisine by Chef Steve Sicinski 46 Western Avenue (Rte. 9) • Kennebunk Lower Village nonantumresort.com | 207-967-4050 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, ME 207-967-2299 • [email protected] • www.onthemarsh.com TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 31 MaineStage Shakespeare Dining MaineStage Shakespeare performances continue through Saturday, August 12. Shows this season, performed in rotating repertory style, are A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Winter’s Tale. The full versions of these shows take place at Lafayette Park in Kennebunk, The Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, Thorton Academy in Saco, and L.L. Bean Discovery Park in Freeport. Admission to all performances is free. Performance Schedule Wednesday, July 12, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Colony Hotel,140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport Thursday, July 13, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk (Opening Night) Saturday, July 15, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk 207-967-1928 Wednesday, July 19, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, Colony Hotel,140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport Thursday, July 20, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport Friday, July 21, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thornton Academy, 438 Main Street, Saco LODGING • DINING • FUNCTIONS Saturday, July 22, 2 PM – ShakeSTARS Matinee, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk Saturday, July 22, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk PJ’s Pub Open Thurs. to Mon. Wednesday, July 26, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Colony Hotel,140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport Lobster, Chowders, Burgers & more Thursday, July 27, 7 PM – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk (Chamber Night) Take-out available Friday, July 28, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale (Location TBA) Happy Hour 4:30–6:30 Saturday, July 29, 2 PM – ShakeSTARS Matinee, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk www.oceanwoodsresort.com Saturday, July 29, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, Lafayette Park, Storer Street, Kennebunk 71 Dyke Rd., Kennebunkport 04046 Wednesday, August 2, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, Colony Hotel,140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport Thursday, August 3, 7 PM – The Winter’s Tale, L.L. Bean Discovery Park, Morse Street, Freeport Lobster Shakespeare plans will be announced no intermission, while A full calendar of the continued from page 30 via social media and email The Winter’s Tale will run upcoming season can be Mabel's Claw alerts. approximately two hours viewed at mainestage- has a “RainStage” venue A Midsummer Night’s with one intermission. shakespeare.com. since at the Kennebunk Town Dream will run approxi- Hall Auditorium. Rain mately 90 minutes with 1953!

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