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April 25 - May 8, 2019 Volume 61, Issue 6 SERVING THE SOUTH COAST OF MAINE FROM KITTERY TO PORTLAND PAGE 2 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019

Iconic Maine: The Way Way Store. . . page 3 The best in arts, entertainment, lifestyle and leisure since 1958, created for the people who Rob Coburn is a marketing strategist and copywriter. Local Heroes: Skip D'Ascanio...... page 4 live here, visit here and love it here. He’s written feature articles, speeches, TV and radio Yoga in a Stressful World...... page 6 commercials, print ads, brochures, blogs and websites but never under his own name. He’s from away but is Profile: Little River ...... page 7 WE LOVE he ourist own ditorial eam From the + = YOU FOR here to stay. He’s a Registered Maine Guide in train- Museum in the Streets ...... pgs 8 & 9 Publisher . . . LOVING T T ing and leads & summerT bike E tours that include T mostly RustiqueIn This at Old House Issue Parts ...... page . . 10 LOCAL accurate Maine facts and trivia. Rob, Wendy and their T & T ROB COBURN son Steve live in Kennebunk. Young Heroes: Skylar Dixon ...... page 11 It was 1 AM, it was still raining, and not surpris- Landscaping & Gardening . . . . pgs 12 & 13 Faith Gillman is a freelance writer/editor by night ingly, my fearless comrade (aka my neighbor) was and loan processor by day. Mother of two and Out & About ...... page 14 already at work when I secretly slipped out of the “Nonnie” of two, she is happiest when given an Through the Lens ...... page 17 house,Tourist satchel of bunny loot & over one Town shoulder. (Hav- opportunity to share the stories of the people and Maine Briefs ...... page 17 ing given birth to night owls such as myself, my exit places that make Maine the best place to be in every had to be masterful. The kiddos were still awake.) season. When she’s not working, Faith spends her Mainely Authors ...... page 18 We blanketed Chase Hill in resplendent color, time with George and their Japanese Chins, Georgy Profile: John Downing ...... page 19 my partner in crime and I, giggling as we tiptoed and Rexy—that is when she’s not busy maintaining FAITH GILLMAN Calendar ...... pgs 20 & 21 around looking for just the right balance of shrewd her reputation as the “Kennebunk Dance Lady.” Tribute: An Event for Joe Riillo . . . ..page 22 and obvious drop sites. 180 plastic, goodie-filled eggs we tucked into bushes, perched on bird feeders, Steve Hrehovcik began as an advertising copywriter, Live Music ...... page 23 nestled in wind sculptures, and delicately balanced then shifted to feature articles, film, theater and televi- on mailboxes and fire hydrants. The coveted silver sion scripts, ghost writing and editing. He has been Our mission is to bring you the egg was in the basket of my rusted-out beach cruiser with this newspaper since 2006. He is also an artist very best of South Coastal Maine that yes, sat out all winter. creating illustrations of homes, portraits, animals, caricatures and children’s books. He and his wife Carol in arts, entertainment, lifestyle and ur ission It’s tradition. And I love it. have lived in Kennebunk for almost 50 years. His book leisure, setting the gold standard Tradition is that first scoop of the season at Ben O M STEVE HREHOVCIK Rebel Without A Clue – A Way-Off Broadway Memoir is for local business promotion, jour- & Jerry’s. It’s the first lobster roll at Cape Pier. It’s available on his website: kennebunkartstudio.com. nalism and overall goodwill for riding bikes to the Landing Store and getting candy locals and tourists alike. at the Shack. It’s my four-legged pal Bailey and I at Kristen Kuehnle is an avid reader, “turned” col- the beach. It’s walks on the trails. It’s lazy evenings umnist, who moved to Maine from Salem, MA. She COVER ARTIST MIKE MARON and outdoor music. retired from Salem State University in 2016 and now "I first started my paint- With traditions such as these, everything current serves on the SSU faculty as professor emerita. Since ing career as a ten-year and complicated seems to slip away – and what’s left retiring, Kristen opened Fine Print Booksellers in old in the 1950s when I is what really counts. Dock Square, Kennebunkport. She is the mother of took watercolor lessons These things surely slipped sweetly away on two sons and a happy grandmother. Reading is a pas- from Marvin Saltzman. A Easter morning as I watched a non-bunny-believing sion. One of her favorite expressions is “Open a Book gradually developing (and 11-year-old and his ever-believing 12-year-old sis- and open a mind.” [email protected]. KRISTEN KUEHNLE undiagnosed until some years later) ter race up and down Chase Hill gathering eggs. “I case of nearsightedness however dimin- haven’t believed in the Easter Bunny in years,” he Dean Johnson has written about Maine's southern ished my interest. (How can you paint announced, not letting his disbelief stop him for a sec- coast for many years and many publications, includ- something that you can’t see clearly?) ond from hunting and gathering. “Know what I don’t ing both Boston dailies. He grew up in his family's By the time I was outfitted with glasses, believe in?" she replied as she picked up her next egg. Ogunquit restaurant, spent time on Drake's Island, I was on my way to a career in science. and now is part of the Cape Porpoise community. For thirty years, I taught medical stu- “I don’t believe in people who don’t believe.” Amen, Daisy. When he is not walking on Goose Rocks Beach he is dents how their lungs worked and did often kayaking or paddleboarding near it. He is a talk research in pulmonary physiology and DEAN JOHNSON host on WBZ-AM. pathophysiology at the Northeastern Kingsley Gallup, Publisher Ohio Medical University. Some fifty Tourist & Town years after my first lessons, my wife Valerie Marier is a freelance journalist who has Dawn and artist Joye Moon, convinced “Enjoy the little things in life traveled the world writing for magazines and news- me to pick up a paintbrush again. Along because one day you'll look papers. She moved to Maine from the New York the way, I have been privileged to learn back and realize they were the metropolitan area thirty years ago. She considers the Kennebunks home but loves every inch of the Pine from Joye, Judith Kinsman, Dennis Raf- big things.” ferty, Guy Corriero, Russel Whitten, Su- Tree State. Val is a happy wife, mother and grand- san Roux, Dan Graziano and of course mother who also enjoys knitting and reading, golf my immensely talented wife." ― Kurt Vonnegut and travel, and writes about them in her weekly blog, VALERIE MARIER Wandering With Val (www.wanderingwithval.com). www.thewrightgallery.com

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1958 The Fisherman and New England Game and Fish. He Each issue of Tourist & Town aims to Spring is in the Air Tourist & Town is Northeast field editor for theFisherman Magazine Tourist & Town entertain, enlighten and inspire. and has produced and hosted two successful fish- With so much content, there’s something for everyone. ing videos; Fishing for Giant Tuna, and Rigging Serving the South Coast of Maine from Kittery to Portland Cover by Julie Bernier Volume 61, Issue 5 April 11 - 24, 2019 ~ Baits for Bluefin Tuna. He runs Atlantic Captain’s SERVING THE SOUTH COAST OF MAINE FROM KITTERY TO PORTLAND There's also staying power to each and every issue. Academy and a charter fishing business aboard his This benefits both our readership and our advertiser base. GREG METCALF boat, the Striper Swiper, Kennebunkport.

The stories areThe timeless. T & The T Differenceresources are worth keeping. Jo O'Connor is a local writer with deep roots in And the inspiration is always relevant. Kennebunkport. She is a mother of twins and the founder/lead singer of the local band, The Dock Squares. She teaches Zumba and aqua classes, is ~ THIS IS THE T&T DIFFERENCE ~ an online marketing communication professor at Northeastern University and Lasell College, and has worked for the Boston Celtics, the Boston Garden/ Fleet Center, CBS Radio, Sonesta Hotels, and the Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Say hello at JO O'CONNOR ~ coming together in a shared love of South Coastal Maine ~ [email protected].

Distribution: Kingsley Gallup Social Media: eghan andee Dana Pearson David Spofford Publisher M C is a writer and musician who lives in Kennebunk with his wife Diane. His novels Two Graphics Editor: Geraldinehe Aourisikman | Salest: Sandy Janesown, Karen Areleam | Music: Susan Colinet Birds and The Muralist, as well as “No, But Seriously: 1994-2007,” a collection of humor columns, can be Writers: Rob Coburn, Faith Gillman, Kristin Kuehnle, Steve Hrehovcik, found at www.amazon.com/author/danapearson. Dean JohnsonT , V alerieT Marier, Gre g& Met cTalf, Jo O'Connor T , Dana Pearson He is currently working on a sequel to Two Birds, which will be released this year. We now return to www.touristandtown.com | [email protected] DANA PEARSON our regularly scheduled program. 7 Chase Hill Road Kennebunk, Maine 04043 207-204-0055 TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. PAGE 3 Carried away by history at the Way Way Store by Dana Pearson old,” said Bridget, who, The store at 93 Buxton He had little say in the though having grown up Road (Route 112) stayed matter. True, no one put a in Saco, spent the bulk of in the family until Peggy gun to his head to have him her 34-year teaching career Tyrell and her niece Cath- sign the lease. But it wasn’t at Wells High School. Peter, erine Cousens, both get- somethingconic he set outaine to do, also raised in Saco, taught ting on in years, decided to nor did he actively pursue English and writing in the shutter it in 2003. Peter and it when the idea was first town’s middle school for Bridget were still teaching, suggestedI to him. M 34 years, during which time so they, like everyone else, As Peter Scontras him- he wrote Saco, Then and were left to mourn its pass- self said, “I didn’t have any Now: A Diverse Heritage ing. desire to do it.” (1994), for which he held Two years after retiring The “it” in question was a book signing at the Way in 2008 (Bridget would re- the re-opening of the histor- Way Store. Among his stu- tire in 2013), Peter had four ic Way Way Store in Saco in dents were members of used canoes to sell. They 2011. But as Scontras knows the Cousens family, whose went so quickly, he got his so well, the inexorable flow forebear, Eugene Cousens, hands on more, and ended of history has a way of pull- founded the store after mov- up selling 40 by the end of The iconic Way Way Store on Route 112 in Saco is enjoying a renaissance under the ing people into doing things ing out to the country to the summer. Recognizing it stewardship of historian and former schoolteacher Peter Scontras, who took over the landmark in 2011. they might not do on their marry a farmer’s daughter. as a bona fide business, he own. He began in 1916 by set his sights on finding a So how was it that Scon- selling items out of his more visible property from “He said, ‘You had 7,000 to write an article. Other the counter from the age of tras and his wife Bridget barn. Encouraged by the which to sell the canoes the students, you wrote a book newspapers followed suit, 14 till she was 85, is gone rescued the Way Way Store response, he built a wood- following year. about Saco, you have a busi- and soon the Way Way now, but her blessing re- – known mostly in its later en structure in 1924. But Peter had a discussion ness degree…this is a good Store was featured on 207. mains. years as a nostalgic penny Cousens’s little business of with Catherine’s husband fit for you,’” said Peter. “I Not many small busi- “We want to keep the candy store – after it had providing goods, gas, and Maynard and his son told him, ‘I’m not interested nesses get a plug on the flavor of the store, and be lain fallow eight years, hav- outhouses to people travel- Don, the fourth generation in that.’” floor of the U.S. Senate, but successful,” said Peter. ing been closed in 2003 by ing northwest to Buxton Cousens on the property, Peter may not have been so it was on July 21 that They added a Gifford’s ice the family that had run it proved too little as it grew about using the Way Way interested in that, but ev- year when Senator Olympia cream counter and installed since the late 1920s? in popularity, so from 1927 Store as a site for his enter- eryone else was. A couple Snowe offered laudatory a heating/AC unit to extend We can all thank used to 1928 he built a larger prise. They agreed, stipulat- days later, Peter’s uncle remarks on the re-opening the season. Fresh farm pro- canoes. But wait, there’s store out of handmade bev- ing that he secure a permit. greeted him on the steps of the Way Way Store, con- duce is offered, including more. eled cement blocks painted During the process, then- of the post office with a hit cluding, “As many special- pumpkins at Halloween. “My grandfather used red and white (now on the Town Planner Bob Hamblen to his elbow, saying, “How ty shops fall to the wayside Antiques are now sold, in- to fill up with gas here, National Register of His- asked why Peter didn’t re- come you didn’t tell me you due to competition from cluding baskets, blueberry when I was three, four years toric Places). open the Way Way Store. were opening the Way Way larger chains, it is inspir- rakes, and potato chip tins. Store?” ing to see a small business The century-old glass “It had gone viral,” rediscover success and con- candy counters are still said Peter, who finally suc- tinue its contribution to the there, loaded with mint cumbed to the inevitable. local economy.” juleps and cow tails and The Cousens family told “People have an emo- other sweets hard to find him nobody in the family tional attachment to the elsewhere. Grandparents wanted to re-open it, and store,” said Peter. “We look have been known to place a that if anybody outside the at it as a human being. It has child on the wooden box on family was up to the task, a soul.” the floor for a better view of it was him. Certainly the former the candy, saying, “We put So it was him. proprietors felt so. Glow- your father up on that box Upgrades were neces- ing at the memory, Peter when he was a boy, now it’s sary. Water, septic, new recalled how Peggy Tyrell, your turn.” wiring, antique school- in the summer of 2011, per- While the original plan house lights, structural re- suaded her nursing home was to act as temporary pairs. The Way Way Store to arrange a field trip to the stewards of the Way Way Above: A tantalizing array of penny candy awaits visitors at the Way Way Store. At right: Nearly a century of use has returned to public life on Way Way Store. Store and hand over the worn out parts of the sliding door accessing the Way Way June 17, 2011, and the first “She wanted to see how reins after a brief tenure, Store's assortment of candy. customer was the deputy it was going,” said Peter. Peter said he and Bridget building inspector, who “She came in with a walker, are having too much fun to stocked up on penny candy. and we brought her behind consider leaving now. Plans for a soft opening the counter with Bridget Spring hours are Friday were dashed as sign-wield- and me for a photograph. I through Sunday from 10 ing employees at the side asked her what she thought. AM to 6 PM. Starting in of the road and word-of- She said, ‘Go with the flow.’ early June, hours expand to mouth succeeded in filling What she meant was, ‘Do seven days a week from 10 the store. Within an hour, a what you have to do to AM to 9 PM. former student of Bridget’s, make it successful.’” now a reporter, showed up Tyrell, who worked

An old wooden floor does not a general store make. But it helps. ~ A few Maine general stores to consider ~ by Dana Pearson There’s no set definition, but most general stores share the following: a history; a sense of community (i.e. a place to catch up on local news/gossip); basic groceries that’ll get you through the day when you don’t feel Wells 10th Annual Spring Car Show like driving all the way to the supermarket; and sundries. Sundries, of course, cover the waterfront, from fish- Saturday, May 4 • 9 AM - 1 PM ing lures, lighter fluid, and Beaujolais to bridal magazines, Winchesters, and yarn. The famous sign at Hussey’s General Store in Windsor says it best: If we ain’t got it, you don’t need it. Messiah Christian Church General stores are scattered throughout Maine, so if you’re off on a daytrip, be sure to add one to your itin- 2700 Post Road/Route 1, Wells erary. Close to home, there’s HB Provisions on Western Ave. in Kennebunk, which, beyond what you might expect, offers a deli, full salad bar, fresh-brewed coffee, and a vast array of periodicals and newspapers. Up the ~ Rain Date May 11 ~ coast a bit, the Goose Rocks Beach General Store on Dyke Road, so old school it doesn’t have a webpage, is the Registration 8 - 11 AM | Voting Over 11 AM spot to stock up on sandwiches and muffins before hitting the beach. Similar items can be had down south at Long Sands General Store in York. 60 awards in 18 categories including Best of Show Further afield, Hope General Store, named after the town it’s been in since 1832, is considered one of the Proceeds to benefit community outreach projects classics of its breed. The aforementioned Hussey’s General Store, run by the family since 1923, is the site of the hilarious yet accurate sign reading “Guns – Wedding Gowns – Cold Beer.” Operating on a slip of land between FMI Terry Baron 707-310-0360 Great and Long ponds in Belgrade Lakes by three generations of the same family, Day’s Store is the place for Mike Lowell 207-283-3056 fresh doughnuts and fresh worms. www.messiahchristianchurch.org If you’re heading up the coast, the little village of Round Pond offers both a general store – King Ro Market on Route 32 – and the mansard-roofed Granite Hall Store where you can shop for cards, kitchen goods, toys, ~ no alcohol on premises ~ and – like the Way Way Store – a wide array of penny candy and ice cream. PAGE 4 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019 Skip D'Ascanio – Always ready when he gets the “call” We thank Local Heroes Partner and Sponsor Kennebunk Savings Bank for supporting Local Heroes and sharing in our commitment to honoring their efforts.

bile accidents and the lack were the original first class in a town where you’ve of pre-hospital care were of EMTs in the area to learn grown up “can cause sad byocal Valerie Mariereroes the leading cause of con- advanced life support,” he moments.” His first “call” Skip D’Ascanio is a siderable trauma and death, says. “When I finished, I was to try to save the father proud Navy veteran and according to a government felt confident but I honestly of one of his best friends La dedicated HEMT who has report known as the White wasn’t sure how competent who’d suffered a fatal heart served 40 years with the Paper. If seriously wound- I was.” attack. “The happy mo- Kennebunk Fire Depart- ed, chances of survival were D’Ascanio’s competence ments occur when someone ment. Today the lifelong better in a combat zone than quickly emerged, however, makes it home from the Kennebunk resident is a on the average city streets. and he was named the first hospital — that’s what we contented retiree who’s The White Paper report Captain of his fellow EMTs. all hope and strive for.” “looking forward to doing resulted in the creation He immediately began ask- While serving as a vol- some travel with my wife and implementation of the ing for “things to help us, unteer fireman and EMT, Laura.” Thank you for your emergency medical techni- like an ambulance and other D’Ascanio also maintained service, Skip, and congratu- cian-paramedic curriculum equipment. We lacked car- a full-time career. After lations: you are a true Local in the early 1970s and, con- diac defibrillators and they returning to Kennebunk Hero. sequently, cost $10,000, following six years on an When a youthful the estab- which ocean-going minesweeper D’Ascanio joined Ken- lishment of wasn’t in during the Vietnam years, nebunk’s Washington Hose EMS sys- our budget. he worked as a supervisor as a volunteer in the late tems across Fortunately, for K&E (Kauffel & Esser) 1970s, he took his father’s the country. Bill Ward until the local company place on the roster. “Back “EMT Sr. took up branch closed in the early Skip D’Ascanio is a proud Navy veteran who served six years then, we were pretty much really start- a collection 1980s. He then spent three on an ocean-going minesweeper during the Vietnam years. on call 24/7. Our pay was ed here in down at years managing quality $1 per call. But you didn’t the Ken- the beach control at a Biddeford fa- job so I joined KKW (Ken- what we were doing, even do this for the pay,” he says nebunks and came cility before joining Wells nebunk, Kennebunkport & though it involved a lot of with a smile. during the up with the Beach Rescue in a nine- Wells Water District) where time away from home. Be- Shortly after joining the early 1980s,” money to month-a-year position that I worked from 1987 until I cause no matter what your fire department, D’Ascanio D’Ascanio D’Ascanio, a Navy veteran, buy one.” dramatically changed his retired in 2007.” plans are, the “call” takes says, “I had to take a first aid says. Along is rarely seen in Kennebunk Today, Ken- life. when not wearing this hat. Reflecting on his 40 years precedence. It comes with course and I found it quite with nearly nebunk has “One night I was help- as an EMT, and 10 as Cap- the territory.” interesting.” That course 40 other volunteer fire- four ambulances outfitted ing run a bingo game and I tain, D’Ascanio proudly This coming winter the also prompted his decision men from Kennebunk, Ken- with defibrillators along spotted a beautiful woman admits, “It’s what you did grandfather of five plans to to study and become an nebunkport, Biddeford, with “power stretchers” sitting with her mother,” to help your community. take his newly-retired wife Emergency Medical Tech- Saco and Wells, Skip en- that require little physical Skip recalls. “I convinced Every time you went out Laura on a trip through the nician, a new and growing rolled in a “tough but im- lifting. “We’ve come a long her to go out with me af- on a call, it was a new ad- South. “We’re going to visit service with fire companies portant” six-month course way from just having ban- ter the bingo game, and venture. Some were tough, a shipmate of mine I haven’t across the country. given by doctors at York daids and limited medical she’s been my wife now others you might savor. It seen in 50 years,” he says. A little history: Prior to Hospital, Southern Maine equipment,” Skip says. for nearly 32 years. After wasn’t just a job and we Happy trails, Local Hero the mid-1960s, injuries suf- (then Webber) Hospital and Captain D’Ascanio ad- getting married, I realized sure didn’t do it for the Skip D’Ascanio. You’ve fered in fires and automo- Goodall in Sanford. “We mits that being an EMT I needed to get a better pay! We were dedicated to earned it. TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. PAGE 5

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The woman in MElizabeth, B Spahr first, S be- open a yoga studio together Pilates, and Feldenkrais, how flexible you are, you the other car was en- gan practicing yoga in 1994. in 2009.” which is a gentle system of start where you are.” raged – she screamed “I originally started tak- Going through numer- exercise that works to im- According to Spahr, at me. I stayed calm, ing yoga classes to improve ous surgeries for the breast prove function on all levels people also benefit from the quietly apologizing,” my flexibility, strength and cancer caused scar tissue by increasing self-awareness sense of community that said Spahr. “When learn skills to deal with that pulled Spahr’s chest through movement. develops in a yoga class. she saw that I was stress,” said Spahr, who muscles in. The practice of “I have also put a free “Some of my students remaining calm, her now teaches the practice yoga helped open up the audio gentle yoga class have been coming to my anger reduced. If you at Village Yoga in Ken- chest, which reduced the on our website (www.vil- classes since we opened can stay calm in re- nebunk’s Lower Village. pain and restriction she was lageyogakennebunk.com/ the studio. They often say sponse to anger it It was a battle with breast feeling. new-blog) to they notice when they miss helps.” Elizabeth Spahr has been teaching yoga cancer that gave her the im- “Yoga spread yoga a class or two because they Spahr said by the since 2009. She co-founded Village petus to become a teacher. helped me to whoever become stiffer and feel more end of the encoun- Yoga at 153 Port Rd. in Kennebunk. During and after her cancer through my would like aches and pains. In yoga we ter, the two had ex- Courtesy photo treatment, Spahr found yoga breast can- to experi- talk about taking “yoga off changed phone num- to be a great tool for manag- cer experi- ence it,” the mat,” reminding oneself bers, discovering ing both the fear and pain. ence, both said Spahr. to lengthen the spine and they had a mutual hobby. utes to breathe and stretch “Being afraid, feeling physically “And I get as deepen the breath,” she “On a more global level, makes it feels easier to deal scared in the process, it and emo- Inscribed on the wall at Village much out of said. “Just taking a moment being calm yourself can of- with things,” she said. “And was familiar to go back to tionally,” Yoga. Photo by Faith Gillman teaching as several times a day to notice ten help others around you it makes people more open a relaxed yoga state to help said Spahr. “Learning to taking a class. I care about your posture and breath feel calmer. Taking five min- and caring.” cope,” she said. “Most of relax the breath and mind my students. When I finish, goes a long way in reducing the time it really helped a can be very helpful anytime I feel really good.” the sense of stress.” Want to know more about Yoga? Following is a list of lot. I never had any prob- someone enters a stressful Spahr thinks everyone And the more time you books recommended by local yoga teachers: lem with the surgery, and situation.” can benefit from yoga. spend in a relaxed state, the recovered quickly. I credit Spahr teaches five classes “Our classes focus on easier it is to find that state Patrick Conner, Riverbend Wellness, Arundel: I recommend Yoga that to yoga.” each week at Village Yoga. posture, flexibility, strength, again. for Dummies which is actually quite good and sound, with strong When Spahr reached her Centering floor stretches, balance and quieting the “It’s called a practice authors. It does range into the spiritual and covers breath work, 5-year breast cancer free standing poses, balance mind. There are many types for a reason,” said Spahr. physical postures, chanting, and other aspects of the practice. milestone in 2008, she de- and relaxation all impor- of yoga so it’s important for “You learn the difference Elizabeth Spahr, Village Yoga, Kennebunk: I love the book Lilias! cided to “follow her heart” tant parts of her work with a student to find the class between tension and relax- Yoga Gets Better with Age by Lilias Folan. Lilias brought yoga to and become aSpring yoga teacher. hatstudents. 5x7 that works best for them,” ation, muscles and thought, the mainstream when she started her Yoga class on PBS in 1970. “I did my training at “My focus is on the she said. “For instance, a which is easier to notice after This book covers many aspects of yoga, not just the physical poses Kripalu in WesternTourist Massa &- breathTown and movement.4-25-19 What issue person just starting out in you spend time in yoga.” (asanas). It is beginner friendly, but an experienced yoga student chusetts,” she said. I teach moves a little slower yoga with back pain and While Spahr has found can also learn from it. The Kripalu Center for than Vinyasa – it’s adaptive inflexibility would not ben- yoga helpful on a personal Yoga and HealthDress-Up is a non- tofor the the individual Derby person efit from taking an active level, it can also have an Mindy Muse, Mindy Muse Yoga, Kennebunkport: To understand profit organization that –because every “body” is hot yoga class. They would impact in the wider commu- the philosophies of Yoga I would recommend The Yamas and Ni- offers a health and yoga different,” she said. benefit from taking a gentle nity. She related how yoga yamas by Deborah Adele and Living Your Yoga by Judith Lasater. Expertise. Quality. Kindness.

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We thank (and wife) Ellen Heath keeps decided to try something diana Jones would need a you all for being here and the trains rolling on time. new. They realized they sharpened machete, hazmat hope you enjoy your experi- She has the technical and both loved antiques and outfit and gloves. The cob- ence. We will open the doors business background to discovering the provenance webs were as thick as bayou in a few minutes – please make Little River Estate of items. New titles arrived: moss, half-eaten meals had do not trample, scratch or Sales the 11-year success antique dealers. When San- been picked over by the pull things from others. story it is today, though dy and Ellen began consign- tenant mice, but despite the We accept cold hard cash, their path has been an un- ing items for other people conditions, there were some valid credit cards and un- traditional one. a few years later, a friend antiques that remained in- bounceable checks. Follow Ellen grew up in Ban- asked them to host an estate tact, including an original us online and social media gor, in a home filled with sale on her Biddeford prop- oil portrait of Speaker of the Little River Estate Sales’ Sandy Gnidziejko and Ellen Heath and, above all, have fun. Let antiques. This future scien- erty. It was like lightning in House/Congressman Sam Photo Credit: Kevin Ouelette the games begin!” tist would go on to study a bottle. After that first sale, Rayburn and a mahogany With that, off went 50+ biology at Wheaton College an attendee asked them to armoire with relief carvings sonable and fun.“People a certified appraiser. They shoppers, who had waited and a successful career dedi- handle an estate sale for him of The Ascension. tend to browse at antique take pride in presenting in the rain for the first day cated to engineering and en- in Kennebunkport a month The last remaining heir, stores. But they come to an content that honors their of the sale. It’s like the most vironmental protection that later. It too was a success! who spoke very little Eng- estate sale to buy with one client’s stories and history. organized and cool ver- spanned more than 30 years. “We sold everything lish, was intent on securing thing in mind. They usu- A past client wished she sion of an in-home tag sale On the other hand, Sandy right down to the floor the cremated remains of her ally exit with a few items in had another house just so on steroids. No pouring grew up in Kearney, New boards,” said Ellen. sister and brother-in-law, tow,” said Ellen. she could work with Sandy through disorganized boxes, Jersey, and headed to col- At the recent Berwick which she was certain were The Little River team are and Ellen again. Now that’s tracking down prices on lege to study environmental sale, you could find hun- in the house. The Nancy members of the American worthy high praise! FMI: untagged merchandise or science at Unity College dreds of albums (some Drews were on the case. Society of Estate Liquidators antiquesandestatesalesme. paying a fortune (as estate in Maine. She went on to vintage), oriental rugs, Eventually, at the and Ellen is com. sales have often dictated). In earn a master’s in science furniture, books, original bottom of a large some cases, you even get to education from Attioch paintings, linens, dishware, pile of Christmas Save the Dates: meander through incredible University in Keene, New appliances, bric-a-brac, décor and ephem- May 10-12 houses along the way. Hampshire. In Bellows Falls, tools, lawn décor, jewelry, era, a wooden box 9 AM-3 PM, Meet one of the owners New Hampshire, she helped sporting goods, vehicles and was unearthed. Furbush Road, Wells of Little River Estate Sales: at-risk high school students farm equipment. Everything “I found him,” May 24-26 Sandy Gnidziejko. With an earn their diplomas and find was well tagged and by exclaimed Sandy, 9 AM–3 PM inviting personality, Sandy employment. This program day three, the negotiating as if on a scaven- Clubhouse Drive, makes it a point to introduce was so successful that two with Sandy began. “I like ger hunt. A half Kennebunk herself, know your name years later she was asked to know my customers and hour later, rum- to create and super- the products we are selling maging through tubs of Pe- vise the same program – so it’s a dance. Usually, ruvian ‘40s and ‘50s sterling for the state of Maine. everyone is boogying in the silver, Ellen exclaimed: “I’ve Along the way, Sandy end,” laughed Sandy. got her.” Reunited at last! received a Master of That was more than 10 Not every Little River Education Administra- years ago, and now Little story is a page-turner, but tion from University of River is the largest estate these two professionals, Southern Maine. Then sales business in York Coun- along with a team of knowl- she became an assis- ty, and handles properties edgeable enthusiasts (Betty, from Boothbay to Ports- Angel, Karen and Susan), mouth, complete with many give new meaning to estate stories that are rich and sales – approachable, rea- popcorn-worthy. Take, for instance, a ram- bling old house near Dock Square in Kennebunkport. Left to an only daughter when both her parents passed away, the house fell Now Open for the Season! into disrepair. With no local relatives, the daughter had 7:30am-1pm Daily (Closed Wednesday-Thursday) become a recluse, living without running water for two years. (Scenes from Moms are special Miss Havisham in Great Above top: 1950s sterling silver Peruvian cask weighing 4lbs. Expectations are envisioned.) at Amore! 25 YEARS unearthed at an estate sale. Courtesy Photo. Above: Sandy Eventually, she was placed lays out the morning ground rules in Berwick. 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What a treat Holding my detailed last visible remains of our felt when he consulted his various venerable build- from the Maine Historic for these neighbors! map, I strode up Storer area’s once-thriving ship- treasure map and noted a ings. When she stopped Preservation The panels Street in Kennebunk and building industry where large X. But the nuggets to read the signs which Commission. present a flo- stood in front of a hand- more than 100 ocean-going of gold I found were even detailed the backgrounds Using many tilla of facts, some clapboard man- vessels were launched in richer for a history buff like of the buildings, Roberts of her own such as the sion built in 1758. The the Kennebunk River dur- me: 25 locations that took said to herself, “What a images and one in front of cream-colored sign on ing the 1800s. me back centuries in time, great way to get history out photos, and the First Par- the sidewalk gave a brief As I meandered the all highlighted on my Mu- in our streets.” working with ish Unitarian description and, among back streets, main avenues seum in the Streets map. Roberts then consulted Roz Magnu- Universal- the historic tidbits, I dis- and nearby notable sites of This fact-filled, free, do- Patrick Condon of Cush- son and then ist Church. covered this was the first this village originally set- it-at-your-own-pace walk- ing, Maine, founder and Town His- The weath- house ever painted in Ken- tled in the 1640s, I began to ing tour is the brainchild of director of The Museum torian Ste- ervane atop nebunk. Later that morn- appreciate the excitement Kennebunk resident and in the Streets project, a phen Spof- the steeple is former Town Histo- network of historic walk- ford, Roberts an ear of corn rian Kathy Ostrander ing tours. Condon’s his- tapped her which was Roberts. While driv- toric panels, rich with vast knowl- considered ing through Wiscas- local archival imagery, edge of local “a sign of set, Maine ten years are installed in cities and history to prosperity.” ago, she noticed a towns around the United inaugurate When visitors collection of hand- States and Europe. He Kennebunk’s stop at Bib- some cream-colored told Roberts, “Each walk Museum in A handy map leads to ber’s Memo- should consist of the Streets historic sites in and rial Chapel 10 to 30 panels walking tour around Kennebunk. on Summer that display the in 2012. Street, they town logo, name, “Honestly, I could have learn that this Second Em- images or docu- picked 40 or more sites,” pire mansion, built in 1868 ments, and short she admits today. “But as a home for George Wise, bilingual texts.” A the ones we selected truly was the first house in the second language, represent key pieces and village to have steam heat according to Con- places of our early mo- — installed for $1000! don, acknowledg- ments.” Two sites worth driving es the diversity I particularly enjoyed to sit along the Bridle Path, The first stop on the walking tour is Wallingford Hall on of a town’s ori- standing in front of the an approximately four-mile Route 1, just south of the center of Kennebunk. gins. Kennebunk’s three-story Bourne Man- trail that leads from the signs are written sion on 8 Bourne Street. railroad station on Depot in both English Built in 1814, I learned Street to Route 9 in Ken- Spring is here, and so is the and French. that the terraced lawn once nebunk. Walking parallel May Day Festival Armed with a swept all the way to Main to the Mousam River, stop plan, Roberts pre- Street, half a block away. at Panel 23 which depicts Downtown Ken- sented her idea What also struck me was the Butland Shipyard and nebunk will become a at a Selectmen’s that this handsome historic cemetery. The sign states, Stop #24 on the tour, the sign in front hotbed of fun and games Meeting and, after home stands amidst and “More than 20 vessels were and community spirit – of the wooded area along the Bridle getting their ap- Path where there was once a walled surrounded by modern rain or shine – on Satur- proval, successful- houses of everyday Ken- continued on next page day, May 4 with the 21st garrison. annual May Day Festival. Dozens of activities will take place along Main Street, in Lafayette and Rotary A quick Guide to May Day parks, in the Waterhouse Center, and – for the first time Saturday, May 4 in the festival’s history – at Rogers Pond throughout the morning and early afternoon. Per usual, the event is capped at 1:30 PM by the May Day Parade up Main Pancakes: Duffy’s Tavern & Grill. $6 for pancakes and bacon, coffee and juice. Starts at 8 AM. Street, featuring the Shriners, Shoestring Theater, classic Main Street: At the Kennebunk Free Library: book sale, faerie festival, community nonprofits on the cars, Little League teams, and the Dunlap Highland Band. front lawn, 11:30 AM Concert on the Lawn. At the UU Church: “Camp Ondalawn” with camping activities, “One fun new thing this year,” said organizer Linda s’more making, and corn hole games. At the Brick Store Museum: make-your-own-May basket event and Johnson, “is that Sebago Trails Paddling Company [from the Portland Symphony Orchestra Instrument Zoo. At the KK&W Water District: “Drinking Water Week.” Raymond] will give paddleboard demos and free mini- At the Waterhouse Center: craft market and a photo booth, rock wall, live music, safety demonstrations, lessons on Rogers Pond from 10AM to noon.” and free wagon rides. In conjunction with Drinking Water Week, the Water Rotary Park: Bounce dance dome, gem mining, a wrecking ball, 5 sided game, free-form chalk art, lobster District office on Main Street will host an open house with toss game, kid’s fitness course, pirate hats and swords, and paper hat making. a guest appearance by NewsCenter Maine meteorologist Rogers Pond: New this year! Sebago Trails Paddling Company demonstrations and lessons. Cory Froomkin with Stormy the Weather Vehicle from Lafayette Park: Traditional May Pole dancing by the Portland School of Ballet, live music, pottery wheel 9AM to 12:30PM. demonstrations by Al & Ellen Pelletier, demonstrations by Zandri’s Martial Arts, craft market and addi- The festival kicks off at 8AM with a benefit pancake tional non-profit organizations. breakfast at Duffy’s Tavern, craft fairs at Lafayette Park As usual the May Day Festival Parade will begin at 1:30 on Main Street and includes Little Leaguers and the Waterhouse Center, and a yard sale at the Ameri- in full uniform, well-known mascots, classic cars, the Shoe String Puppet Theater, marching bands, Gym can Legion Hall on Water Street. Dandies, Shriners and so much more! Rotary Park turns into a Children’s Fun Zone from 10AM to 1PM, with paper hat making, gem mining, a EE ROAST fitness course, a bounce dance dome, and a lobster toss Simple Open Daily FF ER O OF THE S BEST for prizes. Over at Lafayette Park, there’ll be Maypole Fresh May thru Oct. C cup Dancing by the Portland School of Ballet at noon, along KENNEBUNKS of coffee with martial arts, a pottery wheel demonstration, and Seafood CO E FF IC ONLY $1 live music by Gardens of the City. Prepared with Care. EE • TEA • SP 207-967-8304 Along with the daylong craft fair, the Waterhouse Served with a View! Center will be home to free wagon rides starting at 10AM, A Coffee Shop and SO much more! a rock-climbing wall, and a free photo booth. Also on Main Street, the Kennebunk Free Library holds its an- bulk tea by the pound nual Faerie Festival from 9:30 to 11AM; the Brick Store infused greek olive oils • italian balsamic vinegars Museum lets you make your own May Day basket from stonewall kitchen products 10AM to 1PM; and Kennebunk Police and Fire Rescue put on a Safety Expo in the parking lot behind 50 Local from coffee roasted on the premises 10AM to 1PM. To make its Camp Ondalawn complete, Best Breakfast Sandwiches, Croissants, the Unitarian Church will have a fire pit on the lawn, Muffins. Grab-and-go Sandwiches. and will offer s’mores and games from 10 to 11:30AM. All the while, musicians will play in Main Street Plaza. Open Wednesday - Saturday There will be plenty of food vendors throughout 134 Harbor Road • Wells Harbor 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM downtown, including Hot Diggity Dog, Ned’s Bakes and BBQ, and Paula’s Lemonade. 207-646-8780 Sundays 8:30 to 4 PM FMI www.kennebunkmaine.us (the link is near the www.fishermanscatchwells.com 163 Port Rd. (Rte. 35) • Kennebunk Lower Village bottom of the home page). TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. PAGE 9 . . .It's a free history lesson – and it's fun! built on the Mousam River Americans, all who lived between the years of 1760 within the vicinity would and 1790. Most were built take refuge within the here at what was then the walls.” John Butland Shipyard. Patrick Condon’s mis- The largest weighed nearly sion in developing his 240 tons. Many of the ear- Museum in the Streets lier settlers of Kennebunk project was to “foster a are buried just beyond on sense of historical identity, World's Best French Toast the knoll to the left.” educate, encourage pres- Specialty Omelettes • Belgian Waffles A short distance away, ervation of local historic Real French Crepes visitors can view the site sites and promote knowl- of the old Larrabee Gar- edge of stories, events Sandwiches & Soups • Children's Menu rison, constructed between and traditions.” Mission 1714 and 1727. Standing accomplished. With a view of the Mousam River in the background, this site Rte. 9, Kennebunk Lower Village • 967-5132 in front of this peaceful, Kathy Ostrander Rob- along the Bridle Path was once where the Butland Shipyard Open Thurs, Fri & Mon 7-1:30 | Sat & Sun 7-2 forested site, it’s easy to erts adds, “History is liv- stood in the late 1700s. imagine that thick wooden ing if you bring it to the Five Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford • 283-2928 walls once surrounded the forefront.” Kennebunk’s Open 7 Days, 7 AM to 2 PM one-acre plot. The sign Museum in the Streets reads, “During time of puts our history on the hostilities with Native front burner. Spring Has Arrived! Old Orchard Beach & Biddeford Old Orchard Beach and Biddeford also offer Mu- seum in the Streets walking tours There are 29 signs in Old Orchard Beach and Ocean Park that indicate sites of historic interest. One is the famous town beach. Today, thousands flock annually to enjoy the sun and surf but not so long ago there were automobile races on the sand. Also, the original train depot is now a Subway sandwich shop AND poet Rob- ert Frost once played tennis at the courts in Ocean Park. Stop #5 on the tour, Kennebunk Inn on Main Street, once (Maps available at the OOB Chamber of Commerce, the private home Celebratingof Dr. Frank Ross. Easter Town Hall, Harmon Museum and Libby Library.) Early Comfort Dining Museum Maps Biddeford’s Museum in the Streets map showcases 4-6 PM Tuesdays • Wednesdays • Thursdays 30 historic points, including the Opera House (No. 18), Maps for the Kennebunk tour are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Town Hall, the Brick Store built in 1850 as Beethoven Hall, which accommodated Lunch • Dinner • Parking • Booking events for 2019-2020 an audience of 1500 people. Also, the original Bidd- Museum and many retail stores. One caveat: When eford City Hall (#17) was the largest wooden building walking the tour, be aware that the signs/panels north of Boston until it was destroyed by fire in 1858. are not always directly in front of the historic site; 46 Western Ave., KennebunK many are on the opposite side of the street or several (Maps available at McArthur Library and Chamber of OntheMArsh.cOM 207-967-2299 Commerce.) yards away.

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In a gem of a shop McGrath’s company, ing distressed material and I felt that I could get it dialed where he once worked, Bob Rustique, creates functional having enough for each in for my specific needs,” has recently relocated his and beautiful furniture, project, he has managed to added McGrath. “My big- furniture-making business doors, and built-in units, turn out some spectacular gest challenge was trying to from Biddeford to Ken- featuring distressed wood pieces for customers near figure out how to downsize and far. my footprint. I had been Spring has Sprung at Clay Hill Farm! McGrath said, “I worked in a shared shop that had NEW! Spring Hours, MenuCelebrate & Specials! MOM in style... for Old House Parts for roughly 6000 square feet of Serving Dinner Thursday-Monday from 5pm (Closed Tues & Weds) 6 years starting in 2002. I space, and needed to fit my Serving was building custom is- tools and work tables into Taking Reservations ForMother’s Easter Day Dinner Dinner lands, cabinetry and free- roughly 700 square feet.” Sunday, AprilSunday, 21, 12-5pm May 12 standing furniture, all using McGrath plans to contin- FREE Community Egg Hunt at 4pm reclaimed wood and the ue his current wide-range of (weather permitting) 12-5 PM de-signs by Tom Joyal, the products including, benches, former Old House Parts vanities and custom kitchens FRIDAY DATE NIGHT owner.” – and everything in between. $25 OFF second entree! When the opportunity His most popular project is Purchase one entree from our regular menu, receive $25 off a second entree. Offer valid with came up this spring to move his version of the reclaimed reservation, mention of this offer, and the purchase of 2 entrees. Offer not valid in conjunction with any other special or promotional offer. EXP 5/17/19. into the shop space, Mc- farmer’s table. And, while he Grath knew it was the right is known for his reclaimed NEW! Smokin’ Sunday Specials thing to do. He said it was a work, he’s equipped to build Enjoy house-smoked specials and the sweet little odd to take out cabinets anything with any species of harmonies of Curt & Jenn LIVE in the lounge! and benches that he had in- wood, new or old. stalled years before to make The Internet has helped room for tools and lumber. McGrath connect with cus- NEW! Early Bird Specials McGrath said, “I was tomers mostly on the East Bob McGrath working on a bench seat in his new shop Monday Nights at 5pm & 5:30pm super excited when Mike located in the Old House Parts building. Second Entree FREE with reservation! Coast. He does a lot with Purchase one entree from our regular menu, and receive a second entree of equal or lesser value Thompson (the new owner folks, from Boston to Carra- with our compliments. Must have a reservation and order by 5:59 to validate offer. 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Elderberry Blackrock Farm remove any debris from your yards: twigs, branches, 6. Clethra–Summer Sweet leaves, pet droppings and winter road gravel. Cut down Fawn Over Your Lawn last year's perennial foliage and toss it into the compost Our lawns are just starting to wake up from winter’s pile. Check fences, steps and pathways for disrepair deep sleep. Despite our late snowstorms, in about a caused by freezing and thawing. month you’ll be ready for backyard barbecues, swinging Mulch, Mulch, Mulch that croquet mallet and relaxing outdoors. Looking for an easy way to give your garden that Here are some fresh cleaned-up look? The single easiest thing you can great tips from ex- do from both a functional and aesthetic point of view pert Kevin Allen, is to give the garden a fresh layer of mulch. Spread a owner of Ambi- several-inch-thick layer of your favorite mulch to give dextrous Land- you that tidied-up look, while helping to suppress weeds scaping of Arundel and retain moisture. to ready your lawn “Now’s the perfect time for mulching to keep your for the season: Rolling Green Nursery weeds down. Many people are using a bark mulch for 1. Dethatch weed control and a compost mulch for fertilizing or a Your Lawn – with blend of both,” said Brad Meserve of Boiling Spring the weight of the Landscape of Dayton, specializing plant installation and winter’s snow landscape maintenance. compacting your Prune lawn, it’s time give Spring Pruning is key. Boiling Spring Landscape also it a good heavy recommends pruning to get rid of old growth by remov- raking to fluff it ing dead, damaged and diseased branches from woody up. A deep rak- plants. “It’s easier to prune in the spring before all the ing will remove new growth comes in,” said Merserve. the thatch and any leftover leaves. Re- Snug Harbor Farm Oh Deer! member: leaving Has Bambi visited your property over the winter, unmulched leaves foraging on some of your beloved shrubs and plants? on grass will trap Ambidextrous For eco-friendly and pet-safe products try: Everguard, moisture and will PlantSkyyd or Miloganite as effective deer repellants. block sunlight – Upcoming Gardening Events at Snug Harbor in Kennebunk Also, Supethrive to stimulate root growth and to soothe eventually killing Seed Propagation Morning Workshop stressed plants. the grass under- Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 AM Pollinators and Natives neath. Pick up tips and tricks to successful seeding and leave with your future crop Lately, there has been a large demand for native and 2. A No-Sand in peat pots that can be planted directly into your garden. $35 fee includes pollinator plants. One advantage is that native plants Zone – Along with instructions and potting materials. have adapted to the region’s soil and atmosphere over your spring clean- centuries and thus require little maintenance. up, don’t forget to Author Talk with Matt Mattus, Master Vegetable Gardener “External influences such as declining bee and but- clean off the sand/ Saturday, April 27 at 1 PM terfly populations have contributed to the demand. winter road grav- Mattus, author of Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, will discuss his Gardeners now have a growing awareness to plant for el that has been top 10 revelations made while researching and working on his indispensable pollinators with native plants in the first years of plant- thrown from the guide. Free. Snugharborfarm.com ing, said Beth Simpson of Rolling Green Nursery, a nine- plows. You can Boiling Green Landscape acre grower/retail center in Greenland, New Hampshire. get out there with a broom and sweep it away, so your lawn has a chance to grow. 3. I Need Air – In order to get your lawn in golf-club shape, aerating is necessary. This is the process of bring- ing oxygen into the root zone in order to reduce soil compaction, enhance water intake and create stronger grass roots. Poking holes in the soil will allow air and ambidextrous inc. water to reach the roots. Ambidextrous Landscaping can take care of this for you. LANDSCAPING & SO MUCH MORE 4. Spread Your Seed – Now is the best time to over- seed and get those patches filled in. All grass is not cre- Simplifying your life through conscientious landscaping ated equal. Spend time reviewing what you might need based on your sun/shade amounts and environment. 5. Feed Me – Now that your lawn is awake, it'll ap- preciate a little fuel. The secret to beautiful turf is proper fertilization. Too much fertilizer can kill a lawn and cause runoff and leak into lakes and the ocean. Also, make sure you are past the danger of frost. According to Ambidextrous Landscaping, you need to wait until the ground is at least 55 degrees. Tip: wait until you see forsythia bloom and you will be all set.

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April Showers Bring May Flowers – Time to Sow Your Seeds PLANTS WITH Did you know? There are approximately 50 million acres of grass in the Homemade Weed Killer BENEFITS United States. Approximately 21 million of those acres are A gallon of vinegar, a cup of salt or Borax and in our front and back yards. a tablespoon of dish soap. To apply, use a ROLLINGGREENNURSERY.COM spray bottle where you can toggle the nozzle 64 Breakfast Hill Road | Greenland, NH In the weeds? Try Homemade Remedies between a spray or a stream. If it’s a small Ok, so your lawn is nicely manicured, but did you area, shoot a stream; if it’s an all-over weed know that anything with a seed (dandelion, crab grass, situation, go for the spray. etc.) can actually make a lawn more susceptible to Don’t go crazy, though. weeds? These weeds love to work their way into neatly clipped grass and Instagram-worthy gardens. Using organic, all-natural products are important. “At Blackrock, we use organic practices with our Boiling Water landscaping service. We use native trees, shrubs and It’s inexpensive, simple, effective and completely perennials in all our designs to encourage birds and in- free of chemicals. For areas like cracks in sidewalks and sects to flourish. These practices add to the sophistication driveways, take a pot of boiling water and pour it on the of our designs,” weeds; it will kill them immediately. If the weeds re- said Helen Le- grow, repeat the process until the area is free and clear. wand, owner of Blackrock Farm in Finally, learning how to properly plant will dra- Kennebunkport, matically reduce your need to weed. Look for upcoming experts in land- planting workshops at Blackrock Farm in Kennebunk- scape design. port (blackrockfarm.net). According to Real Simple, if old- Annuals or Perennials fashioned weed Do you want your plants to last and have multi- pulling is not your season interest or will you refresh with new items on thing, try these do- a continual basis? If you are in the market for vibrant it-yourself, toxin- or color-specific planting for the summer, then annuals free homemade are the best bet. Other- weed killers to wise, consider perenni- BOILING SPRING LANDSCAPE wage the war on als, which are an invest- Tourist and Town Ad - April 2019.indd 1 4/11/19 1:14 PM weeds with ingre- ment but will come back - Landscaping Done with Pride and Professionalism - dients most likely year after year. There • Landscape Design laying around the are many garden center • Stone Walls and Walkways experts will be able to house. The maga- • Driveways and Patios assist you with the right zine suggests these • Tree and Shrub Installation remedies: plant, for the right place, for the right time, in the • Landscape Maintenance Upcoming Gardening Events at Snug Harbor in Kennebunk Newspapers right conditions. • Edging and Mulching Here’s a long- Note: many garden- • Pesticide Application Seed Propagation Morning Workshop standing landscap- ers design with a mix • Lawn Care and Mowing er’s trick. If your Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 AM of annual and perennial • Light Excavation Pick up tips and tricks to successful seeding and leave with your future crop garden is infested, plants. Brad Meserve 207-499-0135 • Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured in peat pots that can be planted directly into your garden. $35 fee includes use a weed whack- Visit your local garden instructions and potting materials. er to address the center as your selection [email protected] • www.boilingspringlandscape.com culprits, then lay of potting mix, fertiliz- Author Talk with Matt Mattus, Master Vegetable Gardener down yesterday’s ers and accent material Saturday, April 27 at 1 PM headlines Newspa- makes a big difference, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, Mattus, author of will discuss his pers shut out sun too. top 10 revelations made while researching and working on his indispensable and air from the guide. Free. Snugharborfarm.com soil blocking begin- ning weeds from Sources: Real Simple, growing. Martha Stewart Living, The newspaper will break down eventually, too. Garden Clubs Federation of Maine, gardenerspath. com, lawnstarter.com, lawncaremaine.com, T & T No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture Quality Lawn Service. of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden. -Thomas Jefferson

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A Selection of Is a garden club right for me? Season Openings: by Jo O’Connor Hammond Park; Blue Star port. It maintains Monument by Jo O'Connor Kate Nelligan Designs, Garden clubs provides Byway Marker in Ham- Garden in Dock Square, the Kennebunkport education and information mond Park and the Butterfly Kennebunkport Post Office Opening May 1 to gardeners and get them Garden at William Fogg Garden, the Kennebunk involved with the horticul- Library. Its plant and pie Town Hall Garden, the Fa- Seashore Trolley Museum, tural goings-on in the area. sale will be held Saturday, erie Garden at Kennebunk Kennebunkport, opens May 4 For a nominal fee, mem- May 25, from 9 AM to 12 Free Library and the Senior Barnacle Billy’s, Ogunquit bers have access to a large noon at Hammond Park on Center in Lower Village Now open network with topics ranging State Road. Kennebunk. Its plant & pie Fisherman’s Catch, Wells from preservation, sustain- sale will be held Saturday, Harbourside Garden Club Opens May 3 ability and endangerment May 25, from 8 to 11 AM Out & About [email protected] to arbor, garden and flower at Port Hardware in Lower Fox’s Lobster House Congratulations to Kennebunkport’s This club services Kittery. It designs. Village Kennebunk. at Nubble Light, York eighth grader Hope Poore, who was maintains the Kittery Circle “For the average gar- Opens April 26 recently cast as the Third Spirit in Opera Blue Star Highway Marker. dener, it’s a way to get your Southern Maine Garden Maine's July production of The Magic Its plant sale will be held on Lobster in the Rough, York Flute. Source: River Tree Arts hands dirty, so to speak. Club: Opens April 26th Sunday, May 26. [email protected] By joining a club, you get Port Lobster, access to local, regional and Old York Garden Club This club services Sanford, Lebanon, Springvale, Al- Kennebunkport. now open What a shot! national gardening informa- information@oldyorkgar- tion. It’s a great way to get denclub.org fred and surrounding ar- Mabel’s Lobster Claw, Talented eas. It maintains Waban’s Kennebunkport, now open photographer involved in your communi- This club services York with Ashley Dyerr ty,” said Barbara Longstaff, members throughout Wells, Wormwood Center, Sanford Cape Neddick Lobster Pound/ posted a reflec- incoming president of the Ogunquit and the Yorks. It and Springvale Traffic Is- Harborside Restaurant tive view of the Garden Club Federation of maintains the 13 traffic is- lands, Springvale Library Now open Old Orchard Maine. lands in the Yorks. Its plant and Number One Pond. Its The Lodge on the Cove/ Beach Pier on Here’s a peek at some lo- sale will be held Saturday, plant sale will be held Sat- The Dory, Kennebunkport her Instagram cal Garden Clubs and their May 18, from 9 AM until urday, June 1 at Springvale Opens May 3 page. Source upcoming plant sales: sold out, at Grant House Library . Old Orchard Dunnes Ice Cream, York Elliot Garden Club on Route. Beach Cham- Gardens are not made Opens May 3 ber of Com- [email protected] Seacoast Garden Club by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ merce. Tradewinds Café, Arundel This club services the [email protected] and sitting in the shade. Now open greater Elliot community. This club services Ken- –Rudyard Kipling It maintains the Gazebo at nebunk and Kennebunk- Cape Pier Chowder House, Cape Porpoise, now open Can I get an “Al- Ah-choo – Spring Allergies Are Here Farm + Table, Cape Porpoise right?” Two-time Seven tips to keep your sniffles at bay Opening April 26 Boston Marathon Nonantum Hotel, winner, Olym- by Jo O'Connor Kennebunkport, now open pic gold medalist 1. Stay indoors on dry, windy days. and Maine native 2. If you must be outside for an extended period of Hillcrest Golf, Kennebunk Joan Benoit Sam- time, throw your clothes in the laundry as soon as uelson set out to Opens April 26 you get home and shower to wash the pollen out of finish the Boston Arundel Ice cream. now open Marathon within your hair and skin. Also, keep windows closed in Photo Credit: Buzzfeed 40 minutes of her your house and car. Rococo Ice Cream winning time 40 3. If you’re looking to exercise outside, keep in mind the pollen count is at its Kennebunkport, now open years ago. highest between 5-10 AM. Ogunquit Museum of American She beat that by more than 10 minutes. Not surprisingly, 4. No matter how pretty they are, don’t bring florals inside! Art opening May 1 5. Spray saline into nostrils a few times daily for routine maintenance. she won her age group. Photo Credit: Nicholaus Czar- Bentley’s Saloon in Arundel necki/Media News Group/Boston Herald 6. Try honey – consuming local honey helps a body adapt to regional allergens. 7. Drinking 1 tsp. of apple cider vinegar daily can reduce mucus production. Opens April 26

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Reclaim It! Pecha Kucha Kennebunkport seeks Brought to you by Old House Parts presenters for Pecha Kucha night May 16 Antique architectural salvage is not only very attractive, exquisitely crafted, and a source for Have you got a passion to If you are new to this, don’t unlimited creativity, it also contains volumes of share? A good story to tell? worry, there is opportunity embodied energy: the total sum of energy con- Pecha Kucha Kennebunk- for coaching, technical help, sumed to produce a given product. And it’s FUN. port audiences have seen and handholding. The dead- Sometimes folks aren’t sure how to use salvaged Brian Fairfield’s amazing line is May 1 for submis- items. Meet us here each issue for inspiration on stonework, Ruth Dater’s sions for the next Pecha Ku- how to use architectural salvage to add character vintage paper doll collec- cha Night, Thursday, May and sustainability to your life. tion, and Wade Zahares’s 16, at Atlantic Hall in Cape The adage “never judge a book by its cover” unique pastel paintings. Porpoise. Send 3-5 sample applies even to old wood. What may seem like a A Pecha Kucha presenter images, a short descrip- dirty, dusty, uninspiring board of blah is often a has a timed show of 20 im- tion of your presentation Clay Hill Farm announces ages, each shown for 20 sec- and a bio to pechakucha. true glowing gem hidden beneath a thin crust of artist reception for Amy Audet age. There are many ways to pull out its beauty onds. That’s just 6 minutes [email protected]. from heavy sanding followed by multiple coats and 40 seconds to explain FMI Linda Ward: leward@ To honor Ogunquit’s long-standing history as of finishes, to conservative sanding topped with a your idea or tell your story. roadrunner.com an artists’ colony and showcase the local artists in light hand-rubbed wax. These custom barn doors the community today, Clay Hill Farm, together we built from old wood in our warehouse are a "The Wonder and Beauty of the Kennebunks" with TaleSpinStudio in Ogunquit, launched the great representation of what we’re talking about! #VerandART Project in the spring of 2018. We’ve seen it all so come in any time to dis- opens in Kennebunk The artist outreach program features a new local cuss the possibilities that lie ahead for you and The Kennebunk Free artist in the Veranda Room at Clay Hill Farm every architectural salvage! joy if we take the time 6 to 8 weeks. A reception is planned for each new Library announces its May to explore, observe and (Wanderers and explor- 1 to 31 exhibition, “The artist, to unveil the collection and offer the public ers welcome.) record." an intimate meet and greet at Clay Hill Farm. Wonder and Beauty of the The public can view Kennebunks,” the photo- Amy Audet’s "Catching the Moment" collection the exhibit at 112 Main opens Thursday, April 18, and will run through graphs of Claire Unsinn. St., during regular library Unsinn finds inspira- June 4 in the Veranda Room at Clay Hill Farm. An hours when the gallery is artist reception will be held Thursday, April 18, tion in nature and particu- not in use for library pro- larly enjoys photograph- from 5 to 7 PM. grams. Hours are Monday Raised in Wakefield Massachusetts and now a ing birds and the moon. and Tuesday 9:30 AM-8 She is fascinated by close- permanent resident of Wells, Maine, Amy Audet PM; Wednesday 12:30-8 has been a long-time lover of the outdoors in all ups of plants. PM; Thursday, Friday and “The awe-inspiring types of weather. “Nature has amazed me as long Saturday 9:30 AM - 5 PM. as I can remember," said Audet, “I love that nature beauty of our corner of FMI kennebunkfreeli- the world is ours to en- is momentary and constantly changing.” Audet at- brary.org or 985-2173. tempts to capture all the senses in her paintings - the feel, the smells, the sounds, the light, and the color. Details for this new artist outreach program can be found on Clay Hill Farm’s website: www. ClayHillFarm.com. Clay Hill Farm 220 Clay Hill Road, Cape Neddick, (207) 361-2272

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Compiled by Jo O'Connor Now that’s a stamp of approval! One of the great things According The former President about the Cape Porpoise GeorgeMaine H.W. News Bush willBriefs have his lobstering industry is its picture on a commemorative Forever rich history and tradition. with photographer Bob Dennis stamp, to be released on his birthday Several of the lobstermen June 12. Source: NY Post and lobsterwomen ply- Congrats to Shiloh Schulte, 40, of ingThrough the waters the off LensCape Kennebunk being the fastest Mainer Porpoise today have fam- to cross the finish line at this year’s ily roots going back to Boston Marathon in a time of 2 hours, several generations of 36 minutes and eight seconds. He fishermen. The Nunans, placed 20th in his age group and 238th overall. Source: Portland Press the Daggetts, and the Herald Hutchins are among the several families who are Going green! Biddeford became actively continuing their the latest city in York County ban longtime family tradi- single-use carryout plastic bags ef- fective July 15. The city joins Saco tion today. Here, Chelsea and Kennebunk who already have Rae Nunan was recently a similar rule in effect. Source Bid- loading traps onto the deford Journal lobster boat named after her. Chelsea was assisted Caribou native and astronaut Jessica Meir, 41, has had her dream by her dad Chris (on the realized. NASA announced that she truck) and brother Cody would fly to the International Space (on the boat). Chelsea and Station in September. Talk about Cody run their own boats focused -- in her senior yearbook at today while Chris runs Caribou High School, Meir wrote that the Chelsea Rae. her goal was “To go for a spacewalk.” This is Chelsea Rae Bob Dennis became a year-round resident of Cape Porpoise in 2011 after retiring from his Source: Portland Press Herald Nunan herself load- career as an investment manager in Boston. He has been the primary photographer for the ing traps onto the boat Congrats to Little River Antiques Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel Chamber of Commerce for 26 years and has published named after her. Her has just been named the recipient three books on Kennebunkport and eighteen annual Images of Kennebunkport Calendars. dad and brother are of the 2018 Excellence in Market- See www.portimages.com, Instagram @portimages. also in the photo. ing Award for the State of Maine given by the online service provider - Estatesales.com This is the second "He’s her lobster." time (2016) they have received this explicative, 1. a phrase used to desig- distinction! nate approval of a particular couple's The Northeast Sea Glass Expo Happy anniversary to The Wright relationship. Lobsters supposedly mate www.thenortheastseaglassexpo.com Gallery now celebrating its 35th year. for life. Also: "She's his lobster.” May 4, 2019 10 AM-5 PM Seacoast Recreation May 5, 2019 Center Bradbury Brothers Market 10 AM- 5 PM Admission $5 311 Lafayette Road Seabrook, NH Kennebunkport’s Children under 12 free! Community Grocery Store for over 70 Raffles Cash Prizes Contests Sea Glass Bingo years www.facebook.com/TheNortheastSeaGlassExpo

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I Fortuneainely (2011) thatu wonthors the close to three years, start- ling to me. I didn’t know for have come out the other am interested in Maine Literary Award for ing in 2007, and I met many example that Elsey would side. These are women who people who have Memoir. She has also writ- people: expats and Chinese have a drinking problem. I know full well the compro- to really be very Mten several award-winning A nationals who in different didn’t even know she was a mises that having children honest on the novels. Conley’s most recent ways inspired characters painter at first. I DID know entails. I have also heard that page. I am some- Elsey Come Home (Knopf, in Elsey Come Home. What I there would be a number the millennials are reading one who did all 2019) has been described as love so much about writing of foreigners on a moun- Elsey Come Home because my undergradu- “an honest depiction…that fiction is the ability to take tain in rural China and that it’s examining the very ques- ate and graduate asks probing questions about one intrinsic and wonderful things would happen! And tions that these women are work in poetry, balancing motherhood, a ca- and striking characteristic I knew I wanted very much examining in their own lives: so the distillation reer, marriage, and a drink- of someone I meet in “real” to explore women’s lives to have children or not? To of language in ing problem”. (Publishers life and give it to my fictional and the tension compromise poetry really ap- Weekly, starred review). characters. So in this way, between being their careers, peals to me, and Elsey Come Home is the each character in the novel wildly creative even just for a I find it exciting Graves Library Book Club is an amalgamation, but with and ambitious brief period, or to bring that style choice this month. The group lots of emotionally resonant professionally not. But I have to fiction and to Author Susan Conley will be meeting on Thursday, truths for me. and also be- heard from make the story April 25 at 6PM. In addition, Did you know the fate ing a devoted grandmoth- immediate and Susan Conley will also be the of the characters from the mother. ers who have inviting as much as I can to Virginia Woolf; Jane Aus- Pasco Lecture Series speaker beginning? How did said Elsey Come the reader. ten; Toni Morrison; George at Graves Library on Sunday No! I actually know very you choose Home is “re- Does living in Maine Eliot; Emily Dickinson; Em- May 19, 2:00-3:30 PM. You little about my characters the title Elsey quired reading influence your work? ily Bishop; Adrienne Rich; can visit her at www.susan- when I start writing. That is Come Home? for every man”! I am not sure that living Joan Didion; John McPhee; conley.com. really the best thing about In keeping And I have in Maine specifically influ- E.M Forster; Tessa Hadley; Was there anyone who fiction for me. I have written with my itera- heard from fa- ences my work. But I have Rachel Cusk; Sigrid Nunez; tive process, I thers of young lived here on and off all my Jenny Offill; Zadie Smith; didn’t know that the title children, who thank me for life, and was raised here and Cara Hoffman; Michael BIDDEFORD MAINE’S HISTORIC OPERA HOUSE would be until Lukas actu- portraying the marriage have several generations of Ondaatje. ally said those words (and fairly and honestly, and for family here, so I think that What is your favorite I won’t be them completely not making Lukas out to be fact, more than anything, setting for writing? right here but this is the idea: the villain. influences me and so also My favorite place to write “I’ll be the man with the sign What inspires you to my writing. I think place is an old cottage in mid-coast at the arrivals terminal that write? very much shapes who we Maine down a long dirt road reads Elsey Come Home.” As I write because I have are, and so I can only hope that leads to the ocean. It’s soon as he said those words, what I call emotional curi- that the honesty and au- been in our family for 45 and meant those words, I osities about people and the thenticity and humor and years, and it’s rare that it’s knew I had my title, AND choices they make and they big-heartedness of many of ever QUIET enough to write also my ending. Because if ways that the live. I am a cu- the Mainers I have known there, but I love it there. It is he wanted her to come home rious person. And I am also during my lifetime, has completely off the grid and that badly and was that lov- someone who is completely rubbed off on my writing in it’s hard not to feel creative ing and kind to her, then I interested in language and various ways. and open to suggestions on believed she would go back expressions of language and Is there a particular the page when I am there. to him. Then this notion of how people communicate book that made you want What is the last great what “home” is began to to mean what they say and to write? book you've read? Tickets Available for Online Purchase at live on several levels in the also just as much in how I am besotted with many Two books this past www.CityTheater.org or Call (207)282-0849 novel, and I played with that they can’t seem to mean many works of literature, month that I loved: Sigrid more in my theme and plot. what they say or say what and honestly on any given Nunez’s The Friend and Mi- What about Elsey Come they mean. day I could tell you a differ- chael Ondaatje’s Warlight. Home is most relevant to How would you describe ent book that has made me They are both sublime and today’s readers? your works, in terms of your want to write. I love it when smart and fascinating and WORLD-CLASS I think the readers for writing style? good writing speaks to me: fun in their own ways. With THEATRE! the novel are actually quite I think my writing style, and I like writing across all such singular voices. disparate in terms of their especially in this latest nov- genres and styles. For me it’s What are you working places in life: firstly, I think el, is a more compressed a question of language and on now? style: is the story speaking My next book is another ot me. Am I invited in as novel. This one is set entirely a reader and compelled to on the Maine coast and fea- read on? tures a family with two teen What authors have influ- boys in a fishing community. enced your work? The father has had to go So many authors. Here is away and the mother is try- a truncated list, that I could ing to keep her head above continue on and on, but we water. Knopf will publish it will run out of space! in 2020. CLEARANCE SALE! 207-967-9989 Call Store All titles subject to change. for Updated 20% off all purchases! Hours Mention this ad and DATE NIGHT SAVE BIG!

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But, in spite tions in Houston, southbound lane of the When farming, as well offices in Wells, York and of the problems, I didn’t Dallas and New Maine Turnpike. If you as all aspects of life, mod- Kennebunkport. Today his give up. I started my origi- Orleans. He served hang a right turn onto ernized, Downing’s father office is located at 10 Storer nal business while in college as the local chair- Alewive Road, aka Route decided to sell the dairy part Street in a building that with $16. I knew I could do man of the presiden- 35,Profile and travel a couple of of the farm to Sanford Dairy dates back to 1853. it again. Most important, I tial campaigns for miles north, you’ll come in 1957. Downing said, “It “My first real estate never lost the support of my George H.W. Bush to Downing Road on your was a difficult decision for sale,” Downing recalled, family or my friends. And and George H. Bush. right. Old-timers in Ken- my father. Six months later “was the farm on Limerick all my outstanding notes Downing said, “It nebunk know this road got he died of a heart attack. Road in Arundel. Over the have been paid.” was my great plea- its name as a tribute to the As the oldest son at age 22, years I sold almost 2,000 Downing has been active sure to know many Downing family who had I became responsible for properties. I get great sat- in many civic, fraternal and members of the Bush a 140-acre dairy farm just tak-ing care of my mother isfaction helping first-time professional organizations. family. I knew them past the Kennebunk River. and two sisters, Mary and buyers find the right home.” He is a member of the Ro- well and visited at Records show the farm Martha. In 1959 I sold the Downing also had a tary, Masons and Shriners, Walker’s Point with dates back to 1680 and was farm to Woodrow Ad-ams, travel agency, an insurance serving as president of each. my wife Nancy on settled by Israel Downing who loved the farm as much company and a construction One of Downing’s most many occasions.” with an official grant from as I did. Today, Adams’ son business, building homes, recognizable projects in Downing met his James II, the King of Eng- owns the farm.” churches and subdivisions. Kennebunk was helping wife-to-be, Nancy land. Israel Downing was Downing built a small “While I took great satisfac- create Rotary Park on the Freeman, in high the great-great-great-great- home for his mother in tion in all the activity,” said corner of Main and Water school. They were great-great-grandfather of 1959. His sister Martha lives Downing, “after a while it Streets. The park overlooks married in 1959 at John Downing, one of Ken- in West Kennebunk, and got to be too much. So, I the Mousam River and, Christ Church on nebunk’s senior and most sister Mary is a graduate of cut it back to focus on real with a gazebo, flowers and Dane Street. They recognized citizens. the University of Iowa with estate.” benches, makes a welcom- have two children, Today, as the patriarch of a degree in occupational One of Downing recent ing entrance to downtown, Samuel and Susan John Downing at his real estate six generations of the Down- therapy. She has written projects is Poet’s Glen, a having replaced several and two grandchil- agency in Kennebunk ing family, John Downing, several books and teaches 24-unit neighborhood of unsightly buildings. dren, Quinn and at age 83, reminisced about other therapists on hand duplex condominiums off Other organizations Lily. his life on the farm. health. Ross Road in Kennebunk. Downing has offered his Samuel and Susan have a few seniors reminded Downing said, “As a In 1958, while a junior at Downing looks back on time and energy to include followed in Downing’s ca- all who attended how the youngster, I milked cows Nasson College in Spring- many years of success. But, the York County Board reer and work as agents in times always evolve and and helped a crew of 10 vale, Downing began his he also experienced seri- of Realtors, 18 years as a the Storer Street office. Also how important it is to re- drivers deliver 10,000 quarts life-long career in real es- ous financial difficul-ties as trustee of the Osteopathic with the firm are agents member where we’ve been of milk a day from a Dodge tate. He arranged to take a result of the disastrous Hospital in Portland and 15 Steve Adams and Dale and where we’re going. truck. We had costumers his classes on Monday, Savings and Loan Crisis years as a trustee and chair- Midgley, and administra- So next time you travel from Ogunquit to Goose Wednesday and Friday. in 1989. More than 1,000 man of the finance commit- tive assistant Ann Allen. along Downing Road, make Rocks Beach. I worked side- The rest of the week he savings and loans across tee of the University of New A gregarious storyteller, note of the history that took by-side with my father, devoted to his real estate the nation failed, costing England in Biddeford. Downing recently took part place there. Samuel, every day, except business. His first office $160 billion. Like so many Even with his full sched- in night of memories about FMI about the Down- Thanksgiving and Christ- was located above the for- businesses, Downing’s real ule, Downing made time to changes on Kennebunk’s ing Agency, call 985-3328 mas. Growing up on the mer Marier’s Men Shop, es-tate agency suffered. express his views on poli- Main Street at the Ken- or visit www.downinga- farm was hard work, but it now Will’s Copy Center, on Downing said, “I lost ev- tics, attending the national nebunk Library. He and gency.com.

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Field Notes of a Maine Birdwatcher By Ken Janes Spring means the arrival of migrating birds to the shores of southern Maine and this year Thursday, April 25 Tuesday, May 7 the endangered Piping Plovers are right on Conversational French Language Group, Wells Aspects of Climate Change Lecture, part of the Ted schedule. The first birds were reported in mid- Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. An Exford Climate Stewards Lecture Series, Wells Reserve April and they are already looking for nesting informal approach to practicing or re-learning French. at Laudholm Farm, Mather Auditorium, 6 PM. Dr. Peter spots on our beaches. Piping Plovers choose nest This group will meet weekly on Thursdays to speak Pekins, professor of wildlife ecology at the University sites right at the edge of the sandy beach, mak- ing them susceptible to high tides and preda- ClassesFrench. FMI [email protected] & Workshops or 646-8181. ofClasses New Hampshire, presents & Workshops “Ghost Moose and Vam- tors. Their biggest threat is people, of course. pires: A Macabre New England Tale.” FMI wellsreserve. Besides being literally underfoot as folks enjoy Thursday, April 25 org or 646-1555. the beaches, other human activity such as fire- York Lecture, York History Examined through works, kite flying and drones can cause adults the Lives of York Families: 1820 to 1860, York Li- Tuesday, May 7 to abandon nests. brary, 15 Long Sands Road, York, 10:30 AM. Histo- “Why We Dream," York Library, 15 Long Sands Road, Maine Audubon, along with other state and rian James Kences examines the history of the town York, 10:30 AM. Mary Behnke will discuss Alice Robb’s federal wildlife agencies, has made a huge effort through the stories of 25 York families. FMI www.york. new book Why We Dream: the Transformative Power of to protect plover nesting sites and to warn the lib.me.us or 363-2818. our Nightly Journey. This book explores the relationship public about the dangers confronting these tiny of dreaming to creativity, problem solving, and psycho- birds. The work has paid off and last year Maine Friday, April 26 logical health. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818. beaches hosted 68 nesting pairs that fledged 128 Special Storytime chicks. That’s the most since the Maine Coastal , with children’s book illustrator Birds project was started in 1981. Abigail Halpin, Graves Library, 81 Maine Street, Ken- Tuesday, May 7 Remember, chicks roam the beaches and may nebunkport, 10 AM. A special reading of Finding Wild. Italian Conversation Group, York Library, 15 Long be miles from the marked nesting area. These Other stories, songs, and a special craft with this very Sands Road, York, 6:30 PM. Parliamo Italiano! Join us birds are protected by the federal Endangered talented artist! FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778. for casual conversation in Italian. Suitable for those with Species Act and are on the state endangered intermediate to advanced conversational skills in the species list, so any injury to a bird caused by Friday, April 26 Italian language. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818. you or a pet may result in a fine. Fiber Arts Group, Wells Public Library, 434 Post Enjoy the beach this summer and try to make Road, Wells, 10:30 AM. If you embroider, cross-stitch, Tuesday, May 7 some space for these fascinating little birds. sew, weave, quilt, whatever you do, if it’s done with Domestic Violence Book Discussion, Kennebunk fiber and it’s portable, this group is for you. FMI amo- Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, 6 PM. Car- [email protected] or 646-8181. ing Unlimited has partnered with the library to offer a discussion of the NY Times Bestseller Big Little Lies. Tuesday, April 30 Liane Moriarity’s gripping murder mystery offers a nu- Aspects of Climate Change Lecture, part of the Ted anced view of domestic abuse, delving into the com- Exford Climate Stewards Lecture Series, Wells Re- plexities of experiencing abuse at the hands of a well- serve at Laudholm Farm, Mather Auditorium, 6 PM. respected member of a close-knit coastal community. Chris Jones, a systems design specialist with ReVi- The discussion will interweave insight into the dynamics sion Energy, will detail how to create an all-electric of abuse and local statistics, and equip participants with household for a dramatically reduced carbon footprint. information about the services and support available $5 suggested donation. FMI wellsreserve.org. through Caring Unlimited. FMI email kfl@kennebunk. lib.me.us or 985-2173. Wednesday, May 1 Meditation Meetup Poetry Swoon Celebration Lawyers in Libraries - First Week of May , 6-7 PM. This group will meet ev- ery Wednesday for 5 weeks. This pilot project is led Saturday, April 27, 1 to 3 PM Lawyers in Libraries will take place in libraries state- by Jerry Mayfield who teaches a unique method of The Nonantum Resort wide during the first week in May. Lawyers will spend meditation known as Sahaja Yoga. This program is 95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport time in local libraries to provide resources and as- free and open to all ages. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or with Poets Laureate sistance to people in need, talk about statewide le- 363-2818. Richard W. Perkins and Linda Aldrich gal issues and meet with library patrons. The Ken- Snacks, happy hour w/cash bar nebunk Free Library will host Thomas Schoening, Thursday, May 2 Admission $10 – children under 12 free Esq. of Drummond & Drummond, LLP. Schoening Furry Tales Story and Adventure Hour, Animal Wel- Proceeds benefit Camp POSTCARD will be available for 10-minute private consultations fare Society, 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, 10-11 AM. from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Monday, May 6. Schoening Children and their families discover the exciting world For tickets: brownpapertickets.com, 1-800- specializes in real estate, corporate, and employment 838-3006, or at door of animals with stories, playtime, crafts, songs, move- wepoets.verse @gmail.com law. Call to make an appointment or sign-up at the ment and plenty of animal time. No advanced regis- see WePoets & Verse on Facebook door. This program is free and wheelchair accessible. tration needed. There is no charge for Furry Tales, The Kennebunk Free Library is located at 112 Main though donations are always appreciated. FMI www. Street in Kennebunk, Maine. For more information animalwelfaresociety.org. Since it's still National Poetry Month, please call 207-985-2173 or email us at kfl@ken- Fine Print has some recommended reads: nebunk.lib.me.us Thursday, May 2 Death of a Ventriloquist, Gibson Fay-LeBlanc* Rescue Readers at the Animal Welfare Society, 46 Wrack and Ruin, Ginny Freeman* Holland Road, Kennebunk, 3 – 4:30 PM. To become The Road Not Taken 100th Anniversary Edition, Robert Frost, a Certified Rescue Reader, all students and their par- The Best American Poetry 2018, Ed., Dana Giois ents must complete an orientation, scheduled with Booker’s Point, Megan Grumbling Humane Educator Brie Roche. After completing the 3 Nations Anthology, Ed., Valerie Lawson* T&T Issue Date Ad/PR Deadline orientation, students will receive a certified badge, The Maine Poets, Ed., Wesley McNair* Thursday, May 9 ...... Tuesday, April 30 which they must wear when they drop in to read. To The Unfastening, Wesley McNair* Thursday,T & May T Publishing 23 ...... 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Going on Now Tuesday, April 30 Kennebunk Land Trust 19th Annual AUCTION Friday, May 3, 6 PM Saco River Theatre 2019 season is underway with The Kennebunk Derby Community Health Fair & Blood Drive, 1 Stone- The Electric Baby, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Johnson Hall Museum Race for Conservation Route 1, 2713 Post Road wall Lane, 10 AM-3 PM. FMI Meghan,meg.york- Falls Road, Bar Mills. Don't miss the New England pre- Wells [email protected] or call 363-4422. miere of Stefanie Zadravec's mysterious and moving play. Remaining showtimes are: April 25, 26, and 27 @ For bidding and Saturday, April 27 Performing & Visual Arts to view items, see 7:30 PM and April 28 @ 2:30 PM. April 25 is pay-what- Events & Fundraisers SpringOther Bean and Pasta Goings Supper, M.L. OnDay School you-can. General Admission $25/Seniors & Students $65 biddingforgood.com/ken- per person* nebunklandtrust Gym, Limerick Road, Arundel, 4:30 to 6 PM.Donation $22 FMI: www.sacorivertheatre.org | 929-5412 $75 at the door if not sold out Bidding runs is $7/person, children under 5 Free. Proceeds to ben- April 26 to May 3 efit Arundel Historical Society. FMI call 283-9699. t i n g a 4 Prime Sponsors: r 7

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Sunday, April 28 don't have items to pass down, and if you haven't met BlacKkKlansman - Exploring the Complexity of Rac- the April 24 deadline, then stuff the dumpster! Donate Saturday, May 4 ism Film Series, York Library, 15 Long Sands Road, $25 or more and throw away those things that have Seashore Trolley Museum Opening Day! 195 Log York, 3 PM. The film, written by Spike Lee, was an been hanging around for too long. Please bring items in Cabin Road, Kennebunkport. FMI 967-2800. Academy Award and Palme d’Or nominee for best pic- a box (i.e. an old Amazon box). Be sure that your dump- ture and won for best script. It tells the true story of an ster box is packed as much as possible. First come, Thursday, May 9 American hero who infiltrated the KKK. The film is part of first served. Keep in mind that many people would like Sip and Shop, Shops at Cape Neddick, 1300 US the series "Exploring the Complexity of Racism." Admis- the opportunity to throw out items - if you are bringing Route 1, 5-8 PM. A Mother's Day celebration. FMI sion is free. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818. extra-large boxes of trash for the dumpster, call ahead theshopsatcapeneddickmaine.com. to make sure there is room: 985-4802. Find a list of Sunday, May 5 unacceptable items for the dumpster on the Museum’s Coming Soon: Flower Legends and Songs of May, York Library, 15 website at www.brickstoremuseum.org/programs. Saturday, May 11 Long Sands Road, York, 3 PM. Celebrate flowers and "Spring Fling,” Bar Mills Community Church, 13 Her- the stories that have been told about them through the Sunday April 28 mit Thrush Drive, Buxton, 9 AM. There will be three ages with this enchanting performance. Winner of the Screening of the movie The Mustang, an Ever Af- events: an annual plant sale; a spring marketplace (a national oracle award for Storytelling Excellence in the ter Mustang Rescue fundraiser, Cinemagic Theaters, mini version of the Christmas Marketplace, with pies, Northeast, master storyteller Diane Edgecomb brings to Saco, 3 PM. This event is aimed at raising awareness garden related items, bird houses, pet treats, “Sew life the legends that surround favorite garden flowers re- of the plight of the mustang and how those in the pris- Girls” handmade crafts, and more); and a Mother’s vealing the deep meaning cultures around the world have on system may benefit from working with them. The Day Tea, Downton Abbey inspired, served from 11 found there. For adults and family audiences ages five screening also coincides with the ASPCA Help a Horse AM to 1 PM, with a cost of $9. FMI: 807-0821. and up. FMI www.york.lib.me.us or 363-2818. Home program, supported by Ever After Mustang Res- cue. See Ever After Mustang Rescue on Facebook for Saturday, May 25 Friday, May 3 more information and to see the trailer. Kennebunk Artisans Marketplace season kickoff! The Friday Film Series: The Sting, Wells Public Library, Waterhouse Center, Kennebunk, 9 AM-2 PM. The 434 Post Road, Wells, 2 PM. This 1973 film stars Rob- Wednesday, May 8 marketplace is held Saturdays, May 25 to October 5, ert Redford and Paul Newman. No registration is re- The Great American Wine Label Challenge, On the from 9 AM to 2 PM. FMI www.kennebunkmaine.us/ quired. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of Marsh Restaurant, 48 Western Avenue, Lower Village, artisansmarketplace. the Wells Public Library. FMI akazilionis@wellstown. Kennebunk, 5-7 PM. Local artists have created wine org or call the library at 207-646-8181. labels to benefit The Little Pantry, a 'help yourself' food pantry for anyone who needs immediate assistance. 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T&T's Bass player reach is wider than Scott Stevens A magical evening for Joe Riillo ever, available now from Cape Atlantic Hall in Cape They were followed by at all major grocery Neddick Porpoise was packed the The Wetsuits (Gunter, stores from York to picked up a copy at night of April 5 with people O’Neil, Byon Yeatts, and Old Orchard Beach, who had come to do some- Dana Pearson) and Fog as well as 450+ the York Hannaford. thing good and have fun Ave (Andy MacLeod, Steve other sites! doing it. Brackett, John Kumnick, Four local bands per- and Dylan Kumnick). After formed that Friday as a Duquette joined Fog Ave The Pilot House • Kennebunk benefit for the family of Joe for a few songs, including Riillo,Tribute the beloved musician his original blues, “Some- (sax, flute, clarinet) who days,” Mills returned with Lower Village died in January at the age Gunter, Duquette, and John People perform of 66. Though billed as a Kumnick to play a Wind- at the Pilot dance party – and people mills set, featuring Mark House in Lower did plenty of dancing – the Sutton on harmonica. Village, event was a mix of concert, Before all the musicians Kennebunk memorial service, and cel- capped the night with an ebration. upbeat jam session, Mills Kennebunk singer Lisa sang a song written by Mills, who had performed Gunter, who accompanied Friday, May 17, 6-9 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo with Riillo in The Wind- her with both Kumnicks. Saturday, May 25, 3-7 PM ...... LVP/Lower Village People mills, organized the event The lofty room was stilled Wednesday, May 29, 6-9 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. with fellow musician Mark by the ballad, which Gunter Saturday, June 1, 3-7 PM ...... Trapper Keeper Gunter and Atlantic Hall’s began in December as an in- Wednesday, June 5, 6-9 PM ...... Stealing North Patricia and Dick Smith. strumental dedicated to his The hall’s board of direc- late brother, ostensibly as a Friday, June 7, 6-9 PM ...... Bread & Circus tors and Anthony’s of York, piece Riillo could play. But Saturday, June 8, 3-7 PM ...... Jeff Merrow Experiment where Riillo worked as when Riillo died, as well Wednesday, June 12, 6-9 PM . . . . . Andy MacLeod Solo a coffee roaster, donated as another musician friend, Friday, June 14, 6-9 PM ...... Fog Ave refreshments. Camden Gunter wrote lyrics for “A Satrurday, June 15, 7-10 PM ...... LVP National Bank sponsored Band of Angels,” which he Wednesday, June 19, 6-9 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr the show so that all pro- said is “mostly about Joe.” ceeds, amounting to $2,345, If I think about things we Saturday, June 22, 3-7 PM ...... Stream Reggae would go directly to Riillo’s planned to do Wednesday, June 26, 6-9 PM ...... Ben Lyons Solo family. Several were in Songs we planned to play Saturday, June 29, 3-7 PM ...... Radio Revival attendance, including his Places we thought we’d go wife, Julia Einstein. Wednesday, July 3, 6-9 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Things that we might say Ocean Ave – Mills and Friday, July 5, 6-10 PM ...... Bluefish I get the blues so bad… guitarist Don Wessels – Saturday, July 6, 3-7 PM ...... LVP was the first group enjoyed But if I think about all the Wednesday, July 10, 6-9 PM ...... Stealing North by the capacity crowd of things we did Saturday, July 13, 3-7 PM ...... Radio Revival 125; they were joined oc- All the songs we played Wednesday, July 17, 6-9 PM ...... Ben Lyons Solo casionally by Gunter on Places that we went Friday, July 19, 6-9 PM ...... Bread & Circus keyboards, John Kumnick Things we used to say Saturday, July 20, 3-7 PM ...... Stream Reggae on bass, and Jim O’Neil and Maybe I can chase the blues Rob Duquette on drums. away Clockwise from top: The Wetsuits' set of originals inspired Wednesday, July 24, 6-9 PM ...... The Dock Squares a Maine version of the can-can at Atlantic Hall; Don Wessels Friday, July 26, 6-9 PM ...... Fog Ave and Lisa Mills kicked off the benefit dance party honoring Saturday, July 27, 3-7 PM ...... Hello Newman We like to provide our readers the late Joe Riillo; Fog Ave's Steve Kingston, left, and Andy Wednesday, July 31, 6-9 PM ...... Ben Lyons Solo with extended calendars and directories MacLeod performed a set of rock covers; Rob Duquette performed an original blues song, "Somedays;" event Saturday, August 3, 3-7 PM ...... Jeff Merrow Experiment for live music, happy hours, local lectures organizer Lisa Mills, left, with Julia Einstein, who attended Wednesday, August 7, 6-9 PM...... The Dock Squares and more. Be sure to clip 'em when you see the event honoring her late husband Joe Riillo with family Saturday, August 10, 3-7 PM ...... Radio Revival 'em or look us up online. All issues of T&T and friends. Wednesday, August 14, 6-9 PM . . . Ben Lyons Solo are online at www.touristandtown.com Friday, August 16, 6-10 PM ...... Bluefish Upcoming Gigs: Saturday, August 17, 3-7 PM . . . . . Bread & Circus Wednesday, August 21, 6-9 PM . . . Paul Chase Jr. Friday, May 3, 8-10 PM Saturday, August 24, 3-7 PM . . . . . Stream Reggae Wednesday, August 28, 6-9 PM . . . Ben Lyons The Spirit • Kennebunk Garden Street Bowl, Kennebunk Friday, August 30, 6-9 PM ...... Fog Ave Wednesday, May 22, 4-7 PM . . . . Andy MacLeod Solo Friday, May 31, 6-9 PM Saturday, August 31, 3-7 PM . . . . . Radio Revival Wednesday, September 4, 6-9 PM. . . Stealing North Friday, May 31, 5-8 PM ...... Radio Revival Duo The Bitter End, Wells Friday, June 7, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Friday, September 6, 6-10 PM . . . . Bluefish Visit our Facebook page Saturday, September 7, 3-7 PM. . . .Stream Reggae Friday, June 14, 5-8 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. @docksquares Wednesday, Sept 11, 6-9 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Friday, June 21, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Friday, September 13, 6-9 PM . . . . Fog Ave Friday, June 28, 5-8 PM ...... Wayne Morphew Saturday, Sept 14, 3-7 PM ...... Jeff Merrow Experiment Friday, July 5, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Friday, September 20, 6-9 PM . . . . Bread & Circus Where's Lisa? Saturday, September 21, 3-7 PM . . Radio Revival Sunday, July 7, 3-6 PM ...... Radio Revival Duo Friday, July 12, 5-8 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. Lisa Mills' Upcoming Gigs Friday, July 19, 5-8 PM ...... Double Cross Wednesday, April 24: Business after hours at Atria Ken- Friday, July 26, 5-8 PM ...... Radio Revival Duo nebunk, 5 to 7 PM with Jim O'Neil, Byon Yeatts and Lisa Friday, August 2, 5-8 PM ...... Tommy D Solo Mills. Friday, August 9, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Thursday, April 25: Kennebunkport Inn with Lisa Mills, Mark Friday, August 16, 5-8 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. Gunter, Dana Pearson & Andy Oliver, 7 to 10 PM. Friday, August 23, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Saturday, April 27: Funky Bow brewery, Lyman, 5 to 9 PM, Friday, August 30, 5-8 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. with Jim O'Neil, Byon Yeatts, Lisa Mills & Jon Swanson Wednesday, Sept 4, 3-6 PM . . . . . Radio Revival Duo Thurs., May 2: Kennebunkport Inn, Ocean Ave. (Don Wes- Friday, September 6, 5-8 PM . . . . Tommy D Solo sels & Lisa Mills) with John Kumnick & Steve Brackett, 7-10 Friday, September 13, 5-8 PM . . . Paul Chase Jr. PM. Friday, September 20, 5-8 PM . . . .Andy MacLeod Solo Sat., May 4: Hurricane Restaurant, Kennebunkport. Ocean Friday, September 27, 5-8 PM . . . .Radio Revival Duo Ave. (Don Wessels & Lisa Mills) with John Kumnick & Steve Friday, October 4, 5-8 PM ...... Andy MacLeod Solo Brackett, 7-10 PM. Friday, October 11, 5-8 PM ...... Paul Chase Jr. Sat., May 25: Hurricane Restaurant, Kennebunkport. Ocean Trapper Keeper performs at the Pilot House Ave. (Don Wessels & Lisa Mills) with Mark Gunter, 7-10 PM. TOURIST & TOWN, APRIL 25, 2019 Because no matter how tough the world becomes, you must never run out of sweetness. PAGE 23

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