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Faith Valerie Jo Dana Kristen Rob Gillman Marier is O’Connor Pearson is Kuehnle Coburn has called a freelance is a lo- a writer, is an avid is a mar- Kennebunk journalist cal writer musician, reader, keting home for who has with deep and in- “turned” strate- 30 years. A traveled roots in veterate colum- gist and freelance the world the Ken- movie-goer nist, who copy- writer/editor by night writing for magazines nebunks. She is the who lives in Kennebunk moved to Maine from writer. He’s written fea- and loan processor by and newspapers. She mother of twins, the with his wife Diane. Salem, Mass. She retired ture articles, speeches, day, Faith has written for moved to Maine from founder lead singer of Though he loves where from Salem State Uni- TV and radio commer- numerous Maine-based the New York metro- the local band The Dock he is, he enjoys leaving versity in 2016 and now cials, print ads, bro- magazines and newspa- politan area thirty years Squares, and an artist from time to time, if only serves on the SSU fac- chures, blogs and web- pers in the last several ago. She considers the who creates driftwood to relish the sensation of ulty as professor emerita. sites but never under his decades. She’s happiest Kennebunks home but and sea glass art. With coming home again. He Since retiring, Kristen own name. He’s from when sharing the stories loves every inch of the boundless energy, she can often be found gar- opened a book store, Fine away but is here to stay. of the people and places Pine Tree State. Val is also teaches Zumba and dening, skimming stones, Print Booksellers, in Dock He’s a Registered Maine that make Maine the a happy wife, moth- aqua classes. Her career cultivating his beard, Square, Kennebunkport. Guide in training and best place to be in every er and grandmother has included marketing and referring to himself She is the mother of two leads summer bike tours season. When she’s not who also enjoys knit- and communications in the third person. His sons and a happy grand- that include mostly ac- writing, Faith spends the ting and reading, golf positions for the Boston novels Two Birds and The mother. Reading is a pas- curate Maine facts and majority of her time with and travel, and writes Celtics, the Boston Gar- Muralist, as well as No, sion. One of her favorite trivia. Rob, Wendy and George – that is when about them in her week- den/FleetCenter, CBS But Seriously: 1994-2007, expressions is “Open a their son Steve live in she’s not busy maintain- ly blog, Wandering Radio, Sonesta Hotels, a collection of humor Book and open a mind”. Kennebunk. Rob looks ing her reputation as With Val (www.wan- and the Wang Center columns, can be found To reach Kristen, email forward to contributing the “Kennebunk Dance deringwithval.com). for the Performing Arts. at www.amazon.com/ kristen@fineprintbook- articles on the outdoors, Lady.” author/danapearson. sellers.com beer, wine and spirits. TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 3

A Conversation with Kevin Nealon: The Man with the Comedy Plan by Faith Gillman Why come to Vinegar Andy Kaufman, and of Kevin Nealon is no Hill? Nealon said he was course those jokes in the stranger to Maine. Al- happy to have a chance to back of Parade helped me though he was born in return to Maine. out,” he said. “But it’s Missouri and moved to “I love the area and I about the notion of mak- Bridgeport, Connecticut have a gig in Boston, so I ing people laugh and what when he was an infant, thought I’d come early and comes with it – the feeling Nealon often traveled to do a show in Arundel,” he that you get – that makes Kittery, Maine as a child. said. me want to do what I do.” “My parents and I spent Nealon attended high So just how does Nealon summers in a house in school and college in Con- prepare for a show like the Kittery that is 300 years necticut, where he studied one he’ll bring to Vinegar old,” said Nealon in a re- marketing. He described Hill this month? cent telephone “But it’s about the no- himself as a “Well there’s the act interview. “I “quiet student that you do – you work also hung out tion of making people but a class on it and build on it each at York Beach, laugh and what comes clown to my time,” he said. “And then swimming in with it—the feeling friends.” customize it for the area. the numbing that you get—that He played It’s great when you’re in water that is makes me want to do football, soccer an audience and the comic Maine and what I do.” and rugby and mentions something specif- went to plays although he ic to your town; the crowd at the Ogunquit Playhouse. didn’t participate in theater goes wild. It’s like when I Southern Maine was a big during his school years, he read a Stephen King novel part of my growing up enjoyed watching shows, and he mentions a street in years.” and “of course, Jerry Lewis Bridgeport where I grew An actor and comedian, movies.” up – it’s like, 'cool, he’s Nealon is well-known for Nealon was drawn to talking about our neighbor- his nearly 10-year stint comedy at an early age. He hood.' It’s a connection.” (1986-1995) as a cast mem- loved “My Favorite Jokes” Nealon has been rec- ber on Saturday Night Live, in the back of Parade Maga- ognized for his work, infor his multiple movie zine and would practice tell- cluding an Emmy Award roles, including “The Wed- ing the jokes he read there nomination as part of the ding Singer” and “Happy on his friends. Saturday Night Live writing Gilmore” and for his role “I wanted to do stand team and critical acclaim as Doug Wilson on the up. Right after college I for his role in the Golden Showtime series Weeds. got into it, moving to Cali- Globe Award winning se- At present, Nealon is a fornia and working at the ries Weeds. cast member on Man With Improv Comedy club in Does Nealon have a a Plan, which airs on the LA,” said Nealon. favorite role? CBS television network on His plan was to develop “I really enjoyed the Kevin Nealon is known for his work in movies and television, including “Saturday Mondays at 8:30 p.m. and an act and be a stand-up eight seasons on Weeds and Night Live,” “Weeds” and the current sit-com, “Man With a Plan.” Photo by Matt Misisco was recently renewed for comic, which was aided by I’m really digging being its third season. his work on the talk show Don Burns on Man With a Nealon, who also spent circuit, where he honed Plan right now with Matt time at his grandparent’s his routine on the Johnny LeBlanc,” said Nealon. camp on a pond in New Carson and Mike Douglas “And Saturday Night Live Hampshire and skiing on shows, among others. was a good run, 9 years. Mount Agamenticus as a “My plan came to frui- On SNL you got to play boy, will make a visit to tion,” said Nealon, who different characters every Maine this month, with cites numerous influences week—and often different a performance at Vin- on his work over the years. egar Hill Music Theater in “I can name many com- Nealon Arundel, Thursday, May ics like Woody Allen, Steve continued on page 4 31 at 8 PM. Martin, Albert Brooks and

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dads are helping their chil- hard to think of him pass- “stars,” folks like Adam point – and that was pretty Kevin Nealon dren get ready for college. ing. He was still that guy Sandler, Jimmy Kimmel, nice.” continued from page 3 Nealon, who lives on I looked to,” said Nealon. Sarah Silverman and Owen Nealon then answered the West Coast, came back “But he wouldn’t want me Wilson,” said Nealon. a sweet question: is it the Kevin Nealon characters in one show.” to New England recently to be sad – he wanted us “Check it out on YouTube. whoopie or blueberry pie But the role Nealon is to attend an event honor- to recognize he had a good It’s a lot of fun.” that he prefers? will appear at most proud of is that of ing several alumni of St. life and move forward.” As the conversation “I have to go with blue- Vinegar Hill father. John’s Preparatory School So, the long-time come- drew to a close, Nealon berry,” was Nealon’s im- “I love being a dad – my in Danvers, Massachusetts, dian/vegetarian turned took a moment to answer mediate response. Music Theater, son is 11 now,” he said. “I including his own father, pescatarian – “it started some burning questions And last, but certainly 53 Old Post Road can’t explain how it feels Emmett Nealon, who at- when my wife was preg- that Mainers might have not least, does Nealon fa- in Arundel, – such a bond and deep tended the school on a nant; she was craving pro- about his “regional” pref- vor the Patriots or Giants? love.” football scholarship. tein and really wanted fish erences: “Well, I grew up right Thursday, Although becoming a Sadly, the senior Nealon so we became pescatar- As the baseball season in the middle in Bridgeport May 31 at 8 PM. first-time father at age 53 died April 27 at the age of ians” – is doing just that, heats up, is it the Red Sox but I’d have to say I favor See our Calendar was such an experience it 92, just three weeks after continuing with his sched- or Yankees? the Pats more,” he said. brought about Nealon’s being honored at the event. ule of shows and entertain- “My mom was a huge Good answer, Kevin. Listings for more book, Yes, You’re Pregnant, His son spoke candidly on ing his many fans. Bo-Sox fan so definitely Bo- details and for but What About Me? pub- the loss of his father. Nealon also hosts a Sox,” he said. “Although I venue contact lished in 2009. The book “He was a good man regular show on YouTube did some batting practice is an honest look at father- and I’m so grateful to have called “Hiking with Kevin.” with Mike Piazza and the information. hood at an age when most had him as a father. It is “I go on a hike with the (New York) Mets at one

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LIKE IT IS This Headline Better be Spelled Correctly by Dana Pearson “Hey, how about s’mores?” partment have more press- I enjoy writing them, often English Dictionary recently mulating what I’ll say, I have a fire pit. It’s in to which she’ll say, “How ing matters to address, in a cohesive fashion. One decreed that they were OK while simultaneously an area of my garden that about dinner first?” to among them, putting out of my strengths is spell- with “availible.” struggling with whether I – due to its camp vibe with which I’ll say, “What’d you fires caused by people who ing. While I cannot always I must be clear here on need to say it or not. On one benches hewn out of oak have in mind?” to which created faulty fire pits. So spell words correctly, I two points: 1. I have been hand, the sign has probably logs, well-groomed stone she’ll say, “Very funny,” one must go to the station can always tell when one known to misspell words; been up for a while, and dust, hemlock border, and to which I’ll say, “No, seri- to get a permit. has been misspelled. In and 2. I do not mean to be has yet to be corrected, $35 annual visitor’s fee ously, what’s wrong with With the final remnants those instances, I’ll write snarky or condescending. either because no one else (which may explain why s’mores?” – all right, how of snow melting in the out the word until it ap- You know what conde- has noticed (which I shud- I have so few visitors) – I did I start this sentence? shady State Park toward pears natural to my eyes, scending means...don’t der to contemplate) or no call the State Park. I didn’t Right, OK. In order to the end of April, I went to and in most cases – not all, you? 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I know it’s importantly, they bug the simple and rustic and I lihood of my destroying went to get my permit was my rate of retention from wrong, and I want to say crap out of me. like it. the neighborhood in a fire a special one. Allow me to lectures is close to zip. For something. But I don’t So I say something. I Now, in order to enjoy pit-related conflagration finally get to the point of me, the efficacy of lectures want to be that guy. You have to. Like I said, I have aforesaid fire pit – and by was on the low side. The this column. lies in their power to put know who I mean. The guy problems. enjoy, I mean sit by it with permits are free, but, sadly, See, I’m somewhat of a me to sleep. My deepest who has to score points by “Here you go,” he says, a beer waiting for Diane are not available for home writer and editor. All my apologies to professional proving he’s right about handing me the finished – you know, my wife – to delivery. 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LOCAL HEROES Officer Morneau Raises Funds for Fallen Brother This week's hero is brought to you by Local Heroes Partner and Sponsor Kennebunk Savings Bank by Valerie Marier if we found him, leave him “Gene” had graduated in “really grateful,” Morneau Welcome to “Local He- alone – do not approach. the same class from the says. Mrs. Cole and several roes” – a regular feature in This was happening up Maine Criminal Justice members of the family now Tourist News about local in Somerset County, way Academy’s 10th Basic Law wear black bracelets in- people or organizations who north of here. We were con- Enforcement Training Pro- scribed “Cpl. Eugene Cole we find inspiring, because cerned but figured it would gram (BLETP). Morneau 4/25/2018.”The bracelets of their dedication to mak- work itself out.” Then, was 22 at the time. Cole sell for $5 each. Morneau ing this world a better place. just before noon, Morneau was 49, having decided to says, “We hope to raise This week's local hero is York heard the worst words a go into law enforcement $1,400. That may sound County Deputy Sheriff Joshua policeman later in his like a drop in the bucket Morneau. can hear: life. “Be- but if it helps Mrs. Cole and “We are a tight brother- “Officer cause he her family in any way, it’s hood,” Morneau says of down.” was older all for the good.” his relationship to Corpo- That fel- than most “There’s a lot at ral Eugene Cole, the first low officer of the 66 stake every time Maine policeman killed fe- was Corpo- guys in our we put on the uni- loniously in three decades. ral Eugene class, we form and go on While sipping coffee P. Cole of kidding- duty,” Morneau at 5 AM on April 25 at his Somerset ly nick- says. “Gene’s home in Springvale, Joshua County, named him death was a wake- Morneau’s scanner blared, the first ‘Pops,’” up call to everyone “Be alert to police activity Maine po- Mor- in police enforce- in central Maine.” Later liceman Badge worn by Joshua Morneau, neau said. ment. Our own that morning, the 36-year- killed felo- Deputy Sheriff of York County “And for mortality comes to old Deputy Sheriff of York niously in 18 weeks, mind when some- County learned that a sus- 30 years. He was also Mor- from morning to night, thing like this hap- pect named John Williams neau’s friend and academy Gene and I spent every day pens. And when was being sought by the classmate.“When I heard together. You never think there’s so much on police. “We had no specific his name, I felt a horrible a classmate is going to be the line, you need details,” Morneau said, pit in my stomach,” Mor- killed on duty. It’s a re- this brotherhood.” “but we were warned that neau said. In 2006, he and minder of how dangerous “And although things can be out there.” I am but one man, Even before Cole’s fu- I have thousands neral at the Skowhegan of brothers and Bracelets being sold by Joshua Morneau to honor fallen policeman Armory, which was at- sisters who are the Corporal Eugene P. Cole tended by hundreds of his same as me. They fellow policemen, Morneau will lay down their lives for the 2012 movie, End of of Corporal Eugene P. Cole, knew he wanted to honor me, and I them. We stand Watch.) and is currently in custody, Eugene Cole’s memory. He together, the thin-blue-line, John Williams was cap- awaiting trial, and is being said, “Money pales in com- protecting the good from tured on April 28, 2018. At held without bail. parison to what Mrs. Cole the bad. We are the police.” his arraignment, he was and her family are going (Opening monologue from charged with the murder through right now, but I wanted to do something to help them financially and emotionally.” Morneau contacted his 43 fellow BLEPT graduates from the class of 2006 who are still on active duty. “We had been given permission to sit as a group and march together at Gene’s funeral,” Mor- neau said. “Afterwards, I told them I was going to do a fundraiser for Gene by selling special bracelets honoring him. These bracelets are popular with the military and police. It might seem like a small gesture but it was important to me.”When he wrote Cole’s widow, Sheryl, to tell her his plans, she was York County Deputy Sheriff Joshua Morneau

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Kristen Kuehnle, owner of nology, moved to Maine. What compelled you to a commoner such as Bianca Fine Print Booksellers in Dock Her interest in Tudor Eng- write fiction? would not travel outside Is there a par- Square in Kennebunkport, land and alchemy sparked I’ve always read fiction the area. ticular book that asks Maine authors about the idea for a daughter of as a way to understand made you want their writing process and an alchemist who lives dur- people and also as a means Do you know the fate to write? about authors they enjoy reading the reign of Henry VIII. to escape when I’m bored. of a book from the begin- When I read ing. This week’s interview is The Alchemist’s Daughter, Writing fiction lets me cre- ning? Jeanette Winter- with Mary Lawrence. the first in the Bianca God- ate a place to my own lik- Usually I have a general son’s The Passion Mary Lawrence worked dard series, was named by ing. sense about how I want a (Grove, 1997), I for more than twenty-five Suspense Magazine “Best story to end up. Before I wanted to read years in the medical field Book of 2015” in the histori- Does living in Maine begin writing, my editor more books like before publishing her de- cal mystery category. Book influence your work, and requires a plot outline. I’m hers. She writes but historical mystery The two of the Bianca Goddard if so, how? free to change it along the with a romance, Alchemist’s Daughter (Kens- Mysteries, Death of an Al- Maine’s slower pace way and I do. wit, and intelli- ington, 2015). Lawrence, chemist (Kensington) came makes it easier for me to gence that spoke to Author Mary Lawrence step back and think. I’ve How did you come up me. The book was found it helps me to come with the Bianca Goddard unlike anything I had read in awe of the amount of re- up with ideas if I spend series? up to that point. search she must have done Simple Open Daily time outdoors and practice Years ago, I was wan- and how she melded it into Fresh May thru Oct. the piano. You’ll never find dering through the stacks Who has been the big- an incredible narrative. Seafood me sitting in a coffee shop at the University of South- gest influence on your ern Maine and came upon work? What are you working Prepared with Care. typing away on a laptop. I can’t disengage from my a book A literary on now? How would you Served with a View! surroundings very well. about al- agent who was describe the work? chemy. I’ve considering I’ve turned in book How would you de- also been representing four, The Alchemist of Lost scribe your work, in terms intrigued my first manu- Souls (In submission). The of your writing style and learning script suggest- novel is about the choices your subjects? about Tudor ed I work with we make in order to sur- I want to transport a England- Douglas Glov- vive and whether we can reader back to the streets of -it’s such a er—an author live with ourselves if we sixteenth century London. colorful pe- and professor knowingly make a choice There is a certain charm riod. I be- from Vermont. that could adversely affect in the period’s speech and gan thinking He ripped my another. Currently I am 134 Harbor Road • Wells Harbor their way of thinking. I’m about what work apart plotting my fifth book. not a historian, but I try to it might be from begin- What books are next on 207-646-8780 be as period accurate as I can. like to be a ning to end— burgeon- no mercy. I your reading list? www.fishermanscatchwells.com How do you choose ing scientist was devastat- The Ephemeral History your settings? back then. Coming from a ed and couldn’t pick up a of Perfume (Johns Hopkin, medical family, I thought pen for six months. It was 2011) by Holly Dugan, Girl about a young woman who a wake-up call for me. I Waits With Gun (Mariner, would be influenced by the realized then, that writing 2016) by Amy Stewart, two “sciences” of that time- was much harder than I and The Devil and Benjamin -herbology and alchemy. thought and that there was Franklin (Simon & Schuster, no shortcut to putting in 1961) by Theodore Mathie- What was most person- hours and years of work to son. al about this book for you? learn the craft. I have a character in the Is there a question that series – a cat named Hobs What authors have in- you would like to answer – which is presumed im- fluenced your work? Who that I may have missed? mortal. So far, Bianca has is your favorite author, if Thank you for inviting not tested him but just ac- you had to choose one? me to answer these ques- cepts that it is true. 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OPENINGS Sweet Beginnings at The Bitter End by Jo O’Connor lunch and dinner year- just couldn’t pass on open- They’ve owned and round focusing on fresh ing yet another restaurant operated restaurants in food made to order, a wine when the Wells site hit the greater San Francisco as list you wouldn’t expect to market. well as a bevy of local see in such casual atmo- Kate and Pete contem- eateries, including the el- sphere and delicious cock- plated calling the spot “The egant Pier 77 and the ‘ya- tails...all with a friendly Last Hurrah,” but Kate’s gotta-see-it-to-believe-it’ price point. It is funky and sister Jane Gover, a big- Ramp in Cape Porpoise. super casual, yet somehow time sailor said, “Did you But those spots are all past elegant and all in all, totally know the bitter end is a history for veteran kitchen amusing. nautical term for the end of connoisseurs Kate and Pete Earlier in the year, the a rope?” Far from being at (Pedro) Morency, and they couple bought and did the end of their rope, you have finally arrived at their a massive renovation on might say the Morencys Head Chef Richard Ellis, Pete (Pedro) Morency and Kate Morency enjoying the ride. Bitter End. the old Captain Hook’s at instead tied the knot – yet Oh wait, that’s not a 2118 Post Road on Route again. frame of mind for the pair I in Wells. Though they "A restaurant should expect from this twosome. dinner options after 5 PM. One, in Wells. FMI visit of culinary profession- still own and operate Pe- please all the senses, The Morencys are con- The Bitter End is located bitterend.me. als...it’s their new opera- dro’s, York County’s favor- not just taste," says Kate summate professionals, at 2118 Post Road, Route tion. The Bitter End is a ite Mexican joint in Lower Morency. and longtime local cus- casual restaurant serving Village, Kennebunk, they The menu features tomers well know about American fare including Kate’s artistic style and burgers, fish & chips, lob- sophistication as a hostess 207-967-9989 Open Thurs. – Mon. ster rolls, fried clams, spa- and Pete’s gastronomic 10:30 - 5 PM ghetti & meatballs, chow- kitchen intensity and abil- der, salads, onion strings, ity to churn out the best steamed clams and crab dishes. Along with Ellis, cakes. Expect evening en- this couple really knows trees ranging from fresh how to create an irresistible fish specials, paella, and menu. The pair is truly a beef tenderloin to scallops, classic one-two culinary a mixed grill, lamb, and punch, and their new digs more seafood. Joining the will really knock you out – Morencys will be head chef until The Bitter End. Richard Ellis, who cooked The Bitter End opens af- with Pete at The Ramp for ter Memorial Day – Hours 10 years. of operation will be The front of The Bitter Wednesdays to Sundays End has bar seating for 10 from 11:30 AM – 9 PM. It Best Sellers as well as12 tables, seating will open seven days a 35 total. The “Rear End” week in June. Happy hour Maine Authors • Children’s Books (the outside bar) seats 50 daily from 3 to 5 PM with complete with a patio and Port Walk, Dock Square, Kennebunkport fire pit. Future plans include bocce, horseshoe and cornhole courts on the spacious grounds behind the establishment. The Bit- ter End will also feature bands, familiar faces and the intriguing décor we have been accustomed to With an inside bar, an outside bar, a patio and a fire pit, there is something for everyone at The Bitter End.

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Just a few things we thought you might enjoy. Have fun! By Rob Coburn Memorial Day Observances Thanks to Jo O'Connor for the Memorial Day Roundup See a parade. Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff York Memorial Day parades are poignant pag- of summer in Maine on the seacoast. The snow The annual Memorial Day Parade begins at eants of service and sacrifice. Check for the birds have returned to open their houses, the St. Christopher’s Church and will head west schedule at your town’s website. If you are locals have tuned up their mowers and yes, you down York Street, where veterans will place able please stand and take off your hat when made it through this winter. wreaths on monuments before heading to the the American flag goes by. First Parish Church Cemetery for a ceremony. Eat a dog. We can think of no better place to celebrate Monday, May 28 at 9 AM. Hot Diggity Dog is open for the season at and commemorate the holiday than southern 1 York Street in Kennebunk. This food truck Maine! It’s Americana at its best with area Ogunquit knows how to dish a dog. Load it up and parades – envision small-town Maine gather- This parade begins at Bourne Lane and ends enjoy on a toasted bun. ings with fire trucks, boy scouts, twirlers, high on Beach Street. From Bourne Lane the pro- Farther down route 1 in Cape Neddick, school bands and veterans, along with parade cession will head north on Shore Road and Flo’s Hot Dogs is an experience. Be ready to fans dressed in red, white and blue, and maybe up to Ogunquit square. The parade then will order when you walk in the door. Go for the special. Buy some relish to take home. Despite even a former president. head toward the Ogunquit River Bridge. The the sign, adults can get ketchup if they insist. Wells-Ogunquit Community School District Memorial Day itself serves as a reminder of the bands and veterans will march. Monday, May Go for a walk. ultimate sacrifices generations of Americans 28 at 11 AM. Marginal Way in Ogunquit is a spectacular have given in service of our country. It’s the paved 1¼ mile path that truly lives up to the hype. Ocean views are terrific on this moder- time we reflect back those who have served, Wells ate to easy walk. A rum punch at Barnacle recognize those who continue to serve and to Parade begins at Wells High School on Sanford Billy’s in Perkins Cove is a bonus. Leave the honor those who lost their lives in defense of Road and continues to Ocean View Cemetery dog at home. For more details and for a map our country as well as our Gold Star families. on Route 1 for a ceremony. Monday, May 28 visit townofogunquit.org. You have your pick of events. at 9 AM. Drive in and sit back. Check for the current-run feature-film dou- Kittery Sanford ble-header at thesacodrivein.com, pack the Memorial Day in this town is a recognition of Begins at Number One Pond, then travels up car full and go to the movies. Casual food and the unique place in the military history and the Gowen Park Drive onto Main Street and ends an updated digital projection system make for contributions citizens of the area have made at Central Park. An 11 AM Remembrance Cer- a great night out. Bring the dog if you want to share the fries. from either serving directly in the armed ser- emony at Veteran’s Memorial Park will feature vices or as loyal and dedicated civilian contrac- inspirational speakers including representa- Chuck a disc. tors working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard tives from all the military branches. Monday, Disc golf is a good family activity or a for more than 200 years. The parade route leaves May 28 at 9:30 AM. super competitive afternoon with friends. It’s from the old fire station on Walker Street and pro- up to you. You can find a brewery tour, beer tasting and 9 holes of disc golf at Smuttynose ceeds up Whipple Road to Shapleigh Road ending Kennebunkport Brewing Company in Hampton NH. Smutty- at the Orchard Grove Cemetery, where a service Each year, President George H.W. Bush (or “41” nose.com has the details. Dogs on a leash are will be held. Saturday, May 26, starting at 9 AM. as the locals say) has overseen the 40-minutes cool outside. of festivities (and we are hoping that this year Hike Mt A is not any different). The recent sad passing Mount Agamenticus offers many ways Sailing on The Gift of the former First Lady Barbara Bush will to the top – including driving. The trails are leave a void in the crowd as the couple hap- mostly easy with uneven terrain and fairly 1 1/2-hour cruises pily participated as one of our own. On the short. However you get to the top, the view Private charters holiday, folks start to pack into Dock Square is the ocean on one side and the White Moun- and line the Mathew Lannigan Bridge, where a tains on the other. Bring your own snacks and Perkins Cove, 21-gun salute takes place, a memorial wreath is water. The “dogs on the leash policy” is en- Ogunquit tossed off the bridge into the Kennebunk River forced by police officers – and they’re serious. www.agamenticus.org for info. 207-646-3758 in memory of those who have served, and the Ride a bike. www.sailthegift.com It’s bike season. Bikes beat traffic; they always have a parking space and just make sense in the summer. Kennebunkport Bicycle Company has the essentials and good info Port Lobster Co. on local rides – on and off the road. Their Fresh Fish Daily spin class is a locals’ favorite. Classes for the Lobsters • Lobster Meat • Clams Memorial Day weekend are 8:30 for sure on Hot Clam Chowder To Go Saturday and Sunday. Watch for a pop-up Our Lobsters cooked free. since 1953 class on Monday. Lobster Rolls freshly made World's Best French Toast Yard sale season is open. with our own hand-picked lobster meat Specialty Omelettes • Belgian Waffles

It’s going to be hard to find a phone pole Fresh Crab Rolls, too! Real French Crepes without a yard sale sign pretty soon. It’s good Lobster ~ The Best Gift from Maine! Sandwiches & Soups • Children's Menu clean fun and a cheap way to find just about Lobsters packed for travel. Next day air service available. anything – unless you’re looking for some- Gift certificates available Rte. 9, Kennebunk Lower Village • 967-5132 thing specific. Leave the dog in the car. Our own Homemade entreés featuring fresh local seafood Open 7 Days, 7 AM to 2 PM Farmers' markets are back. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily • portlobster.com Five Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford • 283-2928 Find yours at mainefarmersmarkets.org. 122 OCEAN AVE., KENNEBUNKPORT • 207-967-2081 Open 7 Days, 7 AM to 2 PM TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 11

Parades, Patriotism and So Much More procession crosses over to Lower Village. The Old Orchard Beach In the very first Memorial Day Speech at Arlington National Cemetary, known then as parade passes by the Clam Shack, Ports of Italy Memorial Day Parade "Decoration Day," a crowd of 5,000 gathered and Best of Everything, heads up the hill past The parade starts at the intersection of E. in 1868 to hear then Ohio Congressman and HB Provisions, Ryan’s Corner Pub and Morn- Emerson Cummings Blvd and Saco Avenue, veteran James A. Garfield deliver remarks in ings in Paris to Cooper’s Corners and then travels down Saco Avenue, continues down honor of the Civil War dead. heads back again. Monday, May 28 at 9:30 AM. Old Orchard Street and turns right onto First Garfield noted the solemnity of the occasion Street and into Memorial Park. Monday, May by beginning, "I am oppressed with a sense Cape Porpoise 28 at 1 PM. of the impropriety of uttering words on Half an hour after the ceremony in Dock Square this occasion," he added, "If silence is ever golden, it must be here beside the graves of on Monday, a smaller version of the Dock Other Happenings: fifteen thousand men, whose lives were more Square parade will move to Cape Porpoise. significant than speech, and whose death was a Monday, May 28 at 11:30 AM. Something for Everyone poem, the music of which can never be sung." The Community Market of the Kennebunks: Kennebunk This market offers a wide variety of Maine Continuing one town over is the Kennebunk produced products. Here you’ll find artisans, Get your Shop On parade starting at Town Hall and travelling authors, bakers, butchers, canners, carpenters, Kittery Outlets: So just what greets you as you down Main Street. With bands, troops and chefs, chocolatiers, craftsmen, creameries, farm- enter our state? Our first town, Kittery and twirlers are in this neighboring hometown pa- ers, fishermen, florists, foragers, herbalists, an incredible shopping experience. It’s outlet rade marches toward High Street stopping at knitters, metal-smiths, musicians, non-profits, heaven straight up Route 1. There, you’ll find the Mousam River Bridge for a 21-gun salute painters, photographers, quilters, roasters, sew- more than 120 stores – women’s clothing, men’s and then loops back to Town Hall. Monday, ers, volunteers, weavers, woodworkers and a clothing, children’s clothing, kitchen stores, May 28 at 2 PM. partridge in a pear tree! Free parking. Water- hardware stores, jewelry stores, restaurants house Center on 51 Main Street. Saturday, May and more. The famed Kittery Outlets and the Arundel 26 9 AM to 2 PM. FMI www.kennebunkmaine. Kittery Trading Post has its annual Memorial The Arundel Historical Society holds a service us/459/Community-Market-of-the-Kennebunks. Day Weekend sale discounts over the weekend. at the Veteran’s Memorial at the fire station at Outlet hours are Monday-Saturday 10 AM to 9 Limerick Road. Sunday, May 27 at 11 AM. All Aboard for our Vets PM and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. Kittery Trading Seashore Trolley Museum is the world’s oldest Post hours are Monday - Saturday 9 AM to 9 Biddeford/Saco and largest electric railway and public transit PM and Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM. FMI thekit- The parade begins in Saco and ends in Bidd- museum. Take a ride on a private railroad in an- teryoutlets.com and kitterytradingpost.com. eford. The parade will depart Veterans Memo- tique streetcar with uniformed crews. On Memo-

rial Park, turning right on Alfred Street, turning rial Day Weekend, Vet- ★ right on Main Street and proceeding to Saco’s erans receive 50% off. Main Street. The parade will conclude at East- 195 Log Cabin Road; man Park, then turning right onto Beach Street. Open daily 10 AM to It ends at Veterans Memorial Park (at the corner 5 PM. FMI trolleymu- of Pool Road & Alfred St.). Monday, May 28, seum.org.

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IN THE ART WORLD Maine Art Hill Celebrates the Arts Three Ways by Trisha Winslow to each other and offer a the area, and others spend the Maine Art Hill Block Maine Art Hill in Ken- unique experience and art time in Maine whenever Party, and will remain nebunk’s Lower Village destination. they can. Several of these open through September is home to three different The Gallery showcases artists enjoy national, even with seven three-week long art venues – The Gallery, paintings and sculptures worldwide, recognition, shows. Shows, and Studios. Locat- by represented artists and have chosen to have Studios, a striking new ed along Chase Hill Road, who have a connection to their Northeast representa- space at 5 Chase Hill Road, the three buildings are Maine. Many of the artists tion here in Kennebunk at is a collection of seven within walking distance live here, some are from Maine Art Hill. micro-galleries represent- Noted also for the ing high-quality artists “whirlygig” and “wind- and artisans. Opening over mill” sculptures on display the Memorial Day week- in front, Maine Art Hill end, these petite galleries Gallery features a wide feature different artisans. variety of Lyman Whita- Pine Tree Pop-Up will be ker’s Kinetic Wind Sculp- kicking off our season for tures. The Gallery is open this space. Spain says, “We year-round and will be decided to offer a few rent- presenting seven shows als to create a vibrant, ever- this season. changing atmosphere and The opener will be held make new connections in the newly remodeled between artists, artisans, Gallery on Saturday, May and collectors.” Maine Art Hill: Eight galleries, 35 artists, and 20 years in 26, highlighting the work One of those micro-gal- the making. of artist Holly Ready. Ms. leries is The Works which Ready will be in attendance focuses on three-dimen- at a reception from 5 to 7 sional work, a new venture only design and frame, but “There is a coastal cot- PM and available to discuss for Maine Art. From glass discover, order, and stock tage charm to this entire her newest work. blowers to metalsmiths to the new and expanded property,” Lane says. “We John Spain, owner of jewelers, a variety of media print selection. The Fram- also added a small sculp- Maine Art Hill, says, “We is represented in this fun ing Gallery also carries ture garden with benches are excited to have Ready new space. Another mini- many fine art prints from and walkways throughout, kick off our season. She gallery, Pop Up, presents several artists represented making this a lovely place is the perfect artist to re- a different model, allowing at The Gallery. to visit, shop and relax.” veal the renovations to our many new and interesting Gallery Director Natalie Maine Art Hill kicks off flagship gallery. Because artists and artisans to “pop Lane says, “We are excited their new brand and their we relocated our selection up” on a weekly basis. to offer not only a wider new spaces at the Maine Barn Gallery Summer 2018 of fine art prints and our Thompson and Com- variety of custom frames Art Hill Block Party on frame shop to Studios, pany Fine Arts will feature but also an extensive new Friday, June 8. This is a we now have a newly de- artists “who truly capture selection of high-quality ticketed event with 50% OPENING signed and beautiful space the essence of Maine,” prints. Prints and framing of tickets sales going to EXHIBITIONS to showcase artists like Spain says. “Each week are where this business build and grant the yearly May 23~ June 23 Ready.” there will be something began. I can’t imagine a Maine Art Hill Scholarship Shows sits at the top of new, so there is always a better way to honor those at Kennebunk High School. BIG Chase Hill and is a seasonal reason to visit.” beginnings than to go back Spain says, “With a OAA Expressions gallery located in an his- The cornerstone of Stu- to them and make them New Orleans theme of Showcases: toric home. This intimate dios is the Fine Art Prints better than ever.” music, food, and drink, Ree Katrak – Painting setting provides stunning and Framing Gallery. The The last “cottage” at the hill will be alive with Lennie Mullaney – Painting natural light for viewing small original house which Studios is PHOSART Pho- celebration. We hope many Invited New England original artwork, plus occupied the property tography and Fine Art. town residents and visiting Sculptors sculpture in the adjoining since the mid-1970s was Local artists Donna Kabay tourists stop by.” Ree Katrak garden. Shows opens for moved to the back of the and Tammy Ricker have To purchase tickets and Barn Gallery, 207-646-8400 the season on Friday, June lot and redesigned. Louann teamed up to make the loft FMI visit maine-art.com or Shore Road & Bourne Lane, P.O. Box 794, Ogunquit, Maine 03907 8 with the seventh Annual McDonald, the new frame a working art studio and call 207-967-2803. Daily: 11 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 - 5 PM Choice Show Preview and shop manager, will not also provide retail space. www.barngallery.org • [email protected]

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Rocks at Walker’s Point by David Fouts 254 Main St. F Ogunquit F 207-216-9917 Open 10-5 daily www.stonehomeestatejewelers.com in the Old Fire House • 31 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-0020 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 13

Local Artist Waxes Nostalgic on Windows of Kennebunk Eatery by Kingsley Gallup Hill produces two sets One might think it's It was just after 9-11 of paintings a year - two painful taking a razor blade when Dot Nolette, owner scenes for wintertime and to one's creations twice of All Day Breakfast in two for spring/summer. a year. At first, for Hill, Lower Village, Kennebunk, Inspired by Norman Rock- it was. But she has since first approached her with well, she is motivated by made peace with the let- the idea. For artist and a desire to evoke through ting go, attributing her zen waitress Heather Hill of her art a sense of commu- perspective to a "Buddha Kennebunk, and for all of nity, family, and joy. Hill Board" given to her by a us following September 11, lights up as she speaks of friend. it was a moment-of-truth family, in fact, especially The Buddha Board is kind of time – and Nolette’s her tightly knit All Day a surface on which one request hit home. Breakfast family. paints with water, creating “Life is precious,” a bold but tempo- thought Hill. “And I rary design. As the am an artist. And art water evaporates, is what I need to do.” the design gradually Working two jobs disappears. at the time as a den- Hill says the tal assistant and as a board helped her waitress at All Day, come to see her art as Hill hadn’t painted creation and release, since high school. with each clean slate Nolette was now inviting and inspir- asking her to do ing her to dive just that. into the next "After 9-11 ev- work. Artist Heather Hill sits inside one of her painted windows at All Day Breakfast in Lower eryone was just What's her fa- Village, Kennebunk. shocked," Hill vorite part of the says. "It made us window paint- all pause. It made ing? "It’s the cre- me think about ating,” says Hill. where my joy “We are all was. I thought, creators really. 'Oh my God, I We all have used to paint,'" something to remembers Hill. create and some- "I am going to do thing to give.” it again.” So she said yes. Her first window? It Hill no longer waitress- And the rest, as they say, was a Christmas scene. es at All Day, but the All is history. "Let’s just say, I’ve come a Day crew remains family. 18 years and 72 win- long way," says Hill with a And Hill remains All Day's dows later, Hill continues chuckle. resident artist. to work her artistic magic Painting on glass is no Next time you’re trav- on All Day’s two large simple feat. But with an eling Western Avenue in picture windows. Her cre- ingenious system of mask- Kennebunk, slow down ations have become em- ing tape and razor blades, and take in the art. Better bedded in our community Hill has mastered the un- yet, stop in and enjoy a and have joined the ranks forgiving, non-layered art great meal. of other iconic images that of painting on this unique A meal with a view. just feel so 'Lower Village.' surface.

The popular All Day Breakfast restaurant is located at 55 Western Avenue in Lower Village, Kennebunk.

“We are all creators really. We all have something to create and something to give.” Heather Hill

Above and right are just a few of Hill's window creations, for which freinds and family are her models. For thesse snowball winter scenes, Hill posed waitresses Sharon (pink), Noella (colored striped sweater), Cindy (santa hat), and Victoria (holding sled) for the paintings.

The windows are only part of Hill's repertoire. For more information on her other work or to commission a piece, contact her at Reflections on the Marsh, Soldiers Story, acrylic on canvas [email protected]. oil on canvas PAGE 14 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 calendar

Thursday, May 24 Vintage Movies at the Museum: Shoulder Arms, Brick F.O. Goldthwaite’s Book Signing, Baskets of Time by David Shultz,Louis Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk, 1 PM. Watch T. Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Maine Street, star Charlie Chaplin navigate the battlefront during World Kennebunkport, 2 to 4 PM. Maine Author David Shultz War I in one of Chaplin’s most classic silent films. Free Pool Lobster will present a slide show, share anecdotes from the artists, admission, snacks for sale. Supported by Port & Shore in scenic Biddeford Pool and discuss the wonderful craft of basket making in the Realty. FMI www.brickstoremuseum.org or call 985-4802 Wabanaki tradition. Basketry by the Wabanaki tribes of Full Take-Out Menu • Grilled & Fried Seafood Maine has enjoyed a resurgence over the past several Lobster Rolls • Soups • Salads • Entrees decades. Baskets of Time: Profiles of Maine Indian Basket Sunday, May 27 Fresh Lobsters, Steamers, Mussels ~ Live or cooked to order Makers is the first full-length book to tell the story of the Annual Memorial Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast, Great Selection of Wines and Beer people behind the art. Seventeen basket making artists and Atlantic Hall, 173 Main Street, Cape Porpoise, 8 to 11 AM. Take-out or eat in our scenic ocean-view picnic area their families are featured. David Shultz opened Home & Blueberry and plain pancakes, real maple syrup, sausages, www.poollobster.com Away Gallery in Kennebunkport in 2002. Home & Away juice and coffee. A “not to be missed” tradition in Cape specializes in art by indigenous peoples across North Porpoise. $7/adults, $4/kids. FMI contact Pat Smith at Phone orders welcome America, including arts by Wabanaki people in Maine, [email protected]. Lobsters packed & shipped overnight nationwide Inuit peoples in Canada and Alaska, and Native American PoolLike us on Lobster at Goldthwaite’s/Pool Company Lobster tribes from a number of states. Born and raised in Puerto in scenic Biddeford Pool Rico, his background ranges from fine arts to financial MaineStage Shakespeare Celebration, Forsooth! and 3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. • Biddeford Pool • 207-284-5000 analysis, providing David with a unique perspective on Epilogue! Forsooth!, A ShakeSTARS Extravaganza will be baskets by Wabanaki artists. Copies of the book will be for held at Lafayette Park, Kennebunk, 12 to 2 PM. Epilogue!, Kitchen opens Saturday, June 9, for the season sale and signing after the program. FMI graveslibrary.org. the MaineStage Retrospective, will be held at Kennebunk Breakfast weekends only 7–10am beginning June 16 High School Theater, 5:30 to 7 PM. Both events are free and open to the public. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/ Friday, May 25 MaineStageDay. To make a tax-deductible contribution to Electrify! Visual Art Exhibition, Engine, 128 Main Street, the celebration, send a check to P.O. Box 24, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Maine, 5 to 8 PM. Engine, an arts nonprofit, ME 04043 or contributions can be made on the website, Lobster is hosting this nationally-touring, year-long show of 15 www.mainestageshakespeare.com. Funds will be used for talented emerging young artists, ages 21 to 25, all with venue rentals, food and drink, and to sponsor the longer Mabel's Claw disabilities, from around the U.S. The 2017 VSA Emerging voyages of some of MaineStage's actor alumni. Young Artists Competition, sponsored by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., is a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts Monday, May 28 OPEN DAILY and Disability Program of the Kennedy Center and drew Memorial Day Observances. See our Memorial Day at 11:30 AM submissions from talented young artists with disabilities section on pages 16 and 17 for local Memorial Day from around the U.S. This year's theme, around which observances. the artists were challenged to create work, was to excite our senses, awaken our curiosity and electrify Hope Cemetery Interactive Map Project, Old Church our very being. The winners, selected from a pool of Yard portion of Hope Cemetery, next to the Unitarian hundreds of applicants, were chosen for their artistic Church on Main Street Kennebunk, 12:30 PM. Join quality, proficiency and enlightening or compelling Friends of Hope Cemetery & Woods volunteers to interpretations of the theme. Electrify! will open during see the first phase of the Hope Cemetery Interactive It's a Classic! the Biddeford+Saco ArtWalk and show through June Map project. This project is courtesy of UNE students 23. Exhibiting artist, Haley Macherone, BFA '17 Maine and Sue Bickford of Wells Reserve at Laudholm. The Serving the finest Maine seafood College of Art, will give a short presentation about her introduction of this map on Memorial Day is well-timed, Famous homemade pies & cakes • Full Bar work during the opening at 6 PM. Gallery hours are as veterans are specially highlighted. Friends of Hope Reservations suggested • 207-967-2562 Wednesday through Friday 1 to 6 PM and Saturdays 11 Cemetery & Woods volunteers will be there with mobile 124 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport to 4 PM. FMI www.feedtheengine.org or call 370-9130. devices to show off this new project. The Hope Cemetery Board of Directors greatly appreciates the many hours Hiroya Concert, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls contributed by Sue and the students. Work began with Road, Bar Mills, 7:30 PM. Hiroya Tsukamoto is a one-of- manual recording and photography of each of the 270 a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from gravestones in that section. Research was done to include Kyoto, Japan. Hiroya has performed, recorded and shared additional historical information. All information was the stage with Esperanza Spalding, The Kennedys, Joe entered into a spreadsheet and then an online mapping Jencks, and many others. FMI www.sacorivertheatre. program was used to create the interactive map. This org or 929-6472. map is accessible on the “History” page of the newly updated Hope Cemetery & Woods website. FMI www. Saturday, May 26 – Monday May 28 hopecemeterykennebunk.com. Veterans Appreciation Weekend, Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd, Kennebunkport. 10 AM to 5 PM. Veterans receive 50% off admission. FMI www. Thursday, May 31 trolleymuseum.org. Comedian Kevin Nealon, Vinegar Hill Music Theater, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, 8 PM. Nealon is best Saturday, May 26 known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's Seacoast Garden Club Plant/Pie Sale, in front of Port Saturday Night Live, and has received critical acclaim Hardware, Lower Village, Kennebunk, starting at 8:30 for his role in the Showtime series, Weeds. FMI www. AM. Money raised from the sale supports the club’s vinegarhillmusictheatre.com. programs and contributions to our communities. FMI [email protected], or Amy Flynn, [email protected]. Friday, June 1 Lunch and Learn: Protect Yourself from Elder Scams, International Women's Club of New England Meeting, Wells Public Library, 12 PM. While scams against se- The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. The speaker will niors are nothing new, the internet has opened up new be Deborah Gordon – artist, musician, and photographer. opportunities for those seeking to defraud the elders in The title of her talk will be "Feral Newfoundland." IWCNE our communities. Martha Currier of the Maine Attor- is a nonprofit organization and works year round to raise ney General’s office will be discussing the most preva- money for charities which primarily benefit women and lent scams and how seniors can protect themselves. children. FMI www.iwcne.net or 318-7304. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Wells Please send calendar items and activities to Public Library. FMI contact Andrea Kazilionis at aka- [email protected] or call 646-8181. [email protected]

Bakery, Deli, Wine & Chef-Prepared Cheese, Sandwiches Meals To-Go for the beach TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 15

May 24 to June 6

Wednesday, Saturdays • 9 am–2 pm June 6 Half Day Pet Pals, Ani- mal Welfare Society, Community Market 46 Holland Road, Ken- nebunk, 12 to 4 pm. This of the Kennebunks new program for elementary school students Weekly Raffles is offered on early re- Authors, Artisans, Bakers lease days. The Pet Pals and play games, work on pet-related projects and more! have fun, interactive les- sons in animal care and compassion. $30. Only 10 slots available; advance registration is required: 51 Main St., downtown Kennebunk http://animalwelfare- www.kennebunkmaine.us/communitymarket society.org/programs/ humane-education/half- day-pet-pals/. One of Heather Hill's many window creations for All Day Breakfast. This photo was taken The Green Heron from inside the restaurant. One can see the trees through the window.

Saturday, June 2 “Garden Day & Yard Sale," First Congregational Church Summer Kick Off Party, Lobster In The Rough, 1000 U.S. of Kennebunkport, 141 North Street, Kennebunkport, 9 Route 1, York, 4:40 to 7:30 PM. (Rain Date: Wednesday, AM to 1 PM. The Ladies’ Society of the First Congregational June 13, 4:30 to 7:30 PM.) Hosted by the York Region Church of Kennebunkport will host this event which is Chamber of Commerce, this is a time to get together to open to the public. Items for sale will include plants, celebrate the "Kick Off of Summer" and just plain have seeds, vases, pots. The yard sale will offer a variety of some fun outdoors. Cornhole, bocce ball, great food and miscellaneous items including a vintage jewelry table. live music. A portion of the gate proceeds will be used to First Congregational Church is located 1.5 miles south support the 2019 Chamber Scholarship Fund. FMI visit of the Seacoast Trolley Museum where Log Cabin www.gatewaytomaine.org, www.theroughyorkmainbe. Rd. becomes North St., next to Arundel Cemetery, com, or email [email protected]. and near the Kennebunkport Historical Society. From Kennebunkport’s Dock Square area take Spring St. to a Discover Originals left on Maine St. to North St. and follow North St. to the First Congregational on the right. FMI call on Tuesdays Coming Soon… The Green Heron Gallery and Wednesdays at 967-3897. Thursday, June 7 16 Shore Road • Ogunquit, Maine • 207.502.0142 Art Night to Benefit Ever Down at the Landing: Maritime Trades in Early Co- After Mustang Rescue, lonial Times, Counting House Park, 2 Liberty Street, Duffy’s Tavern, 4 Main st South Berwick, 10 AM to 4 PM. The Old Berwick Histori- Street, Kennebunk, 6:30 to The 21 Edition cal Society presents this event in conjunction with the 8:30 PM. Eat, drink, paint public opening of the Counting House Museum for its and help raise money for Memorial Day summer season. Reenactors will demonstrate the trades this great organization. Save with Daily of barrel making, basket weaving, rope making, ship rig- 40% of ticket sales will go ging and doctoring at sea at the head of tide in South Deals & Bundles! ROAD directly to the Ever After Berwick, along the Salmon Falls River. Visitors will be able to interact with presenters, and participate in some Mustang Rescue and Check out our exclusive of the trades. The museum currently features the exhibit Rehabilitation organization. savings on some of our RACE FMI and to purchase tickets Forgotten Frontier: Untold Stories of the Piscataqua. The favorite natural bath, body program and the museum are free to the public. The visit http://dawnburnsart. Counting House Museum is open to the public from com/event/art-night-ever- and skin care products. June through October on Saturdays and Sundays from after-mustang-rescue- 5K Run/Walk 1pm-4pm. Admission is free, donations are gratefully fundraiser-duffys-tavern/ NOW OPEN Friday - July 13, 2018 - 6PM accepted. FMI www.oldberwick.org. or call 284-7721. 24 Ocean Avenue, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk, Maine Kennebunkport Tuesday, June 5 Chip Timing 207-502-4665 Race Timed & Certified by 5K Sports Lunch With TED, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Li- Help make the race go smoothly, preregister online! brary, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 12 PM. Bring your sandwich and have lunch with TED in the com- www.kennebunklibrary.org munity room. A variety of TED talks on a particular Preregistration Online subject will be viewed during lunch. A brief discus- $18 Seniors & Active Duty Military / $20 Adults / $10 Youth (14 and under) sion will follow. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spread- The Old Bookshop ALL Mail-ins $25 Adults / $15 Youth • Race-day (4:00-5:30PM) $30 Adults / $15 Youth ing ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks T-Shirt & Fabulous Goodie Bag to first 200 Registrants! (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a confer- A. David Paulhus FREE DINNER For All Registered Participants ence where Technology, Entertainment and Design Rare Books, Paintings, Prints and Autographs BEER & WINE GARDEN ~ LIVE MUSIC converged, and today covers almost all topics – from GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES science to business to global issues – in more than 100 P.O. Box 264 languages. FMI visit www.graveslibrary.org website 207-625-9167 27 Maple St. (Rte. 25) For more information call 207.985.2173 or visit us online at www.kennebunklibrary.org or call 967-2778. Proceeds to benefit Kennebunk Free Library [email protected] Cornish, ME 04020 Poster Design by Brown Fox Printing of the Kennebunks

Open Daily 1 Mills road 7 AM to 7 PM cape Porpoise, Maine www.capeporpoisekitchen.com 207.967.1150 PAGE 16 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 Early June in the Kennebunks is a Time for Giving . . . . and There's a Philanthropic Venue for Everyone

The Kennebunkport Festival: June 4 - 10 Italian - Argentinian Grand Tour Saturday, June 2, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM Kick off summer in the Kennebunks with this week-long event Ports of Italy, 4 Western Avenue, Lower Village Kennebunk dedicated to food, wine, art and community celebrating chefs, craft To Benefit: American Diabetes Foundation brewers, artists, musicians, neighbors and friends who make this Tour de Cure: Kennebunks area an amazing place to live and visit. Share intimate dinners in private homes, cocktails with old friends, a New Orleans-themed Get a first taste of the newest restaurant to hit Kennebunkport. It's art block party, an extravagant multi-course dinner at Laudholm called Lost Fire and it will be opening in late June in Cape Porpoise Farm, music on the River Green, a pig roast, tastes from your favorite (formerly Lucas on 9). Lost Fire will be a 2,000 square foot rustic, local restaurants at the Colony Hotel and much more! Ticket prices yet modern designed (reclaimed wood, leather and tile) Argentinian range from $20-$200. Some details are still evolving, so visit www. steak house with a delectable menu that only Chef German Lucarelli thekennebunkportfestival.com or [email protected] for updates. can serve up.

Monday, June 4, 5 to 7 PM, Spark! The Kennebunkport Festival Kick-Off. Head to the Breakwater Inn and Spa & Stripers Waterside Restaurant for a pig roast, live music from Wavelength, craft brews, and lawn games. $45/per person. Beneficiary: Full Plates/Full Potential.

Tuesday, June 5, 5 to 7 PM, Cocktail Party at The Burleigh, at The On Saturday, June 2 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM. $45/per person Kennebunkport (including tax and gratuity), there will be a pop-up event featuring Inn. Passed the Lost Fire fare including slow-cooked short ribs with salsa appetizers, verde, home-made Argentinian-styled sausage with chimichurri, cocktails in the empanadas, smoked pork shoulder, charcoal-smoked rotisserie lounge or weather chicken along with beer, wine and permitting, on cocktail samplers. So pop on over to the deck. $35 per the pop-up event – all for a good cause! person. Beneficiary: Community To reduce costs for this charity event, Outreach Services. Ports of Italy/Lost Fire would like to recognize its partners: Santa Margherita, Tuesday and Aperol, Campari, Fabrizia Limoncello, Wednesday, June Hammer & Sickle, Old 37 (beer truck), 5 and 6, Private Hidden Cove Brewery and Nappi Residence Dinners, 7 to 10 PM, $195 per person. Various beneficiaries. Distributors. See festival website for full listing of dinners and beneficiaries. FMI: www.portsofitalykennebunks. Friday, June 8, 6 to 10 PM, Chef’s Night Out at Laudholm Farm, com or to register for the Tour de Wells. An epicurean evening featuring a sit-down dinner with A-List Cure: Kennebunks, contact www.tour. chefs curated by Chef Justin Walker and wife Danielle Walker of diabetes.org. Walkers Maine, with featured artist Paul Bonneau. See website for a complete list of participating chefs. $195/per person. Beneficiary: About the charity: The American Full Plates/Full Potential and Good Shepherd Food Bank. Diabetes Foundation Tour de Cure: Kennebunks, is a cyclist event on June Friday, June 8, 5 to 7:30 PM, Maine Art Hill Block Party, Chase Hill 10 at Laudholm Farms in Wells. The Tour is a ride, not a race Road, Lower Village, Kennebunk. Hop between Maine Art Hill’s with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to three locations – The Gallery, Shows and Studios – for live music the experienced cyclist. Whether participants ride 10 miles or 100 with Soggy Po’ Boys, raw oysters from BP’s Shuck Shack, cocktails miles, they will travel a route supported from start to finish with and bites by David Hurd Catering, and ice cream cart by Rococo. rest stops, food to fuel the journey and fans to cheer them on. $55/per person. Beneficiary: 50% of the proceeds going to the Maine Art Hill Scholarship for the Arts at Kennebunk High School.

Saturday, June 9, 1 to 5 PM, Music on the Green at the River Green at Captain Lord Mansion, with food trucks and, live music by Mallett Brothers Band and Spencer Albee. Beneficiary: Kennebunkport Conservation Trust”s Trust in our Children Programming.

Sunday, June 10, Taste the Kennebunks at the Colony Hotel. Enjoy an afternoon of sampling and sipping with over 20 local restaurants, eateries, artisan ice cream makers and bakeries offering signature dishes to sample as well as an additional 20 plus distinctive wineries, craft breweries and distilleries pouring tasty sips to compliment the bites. $65/per person. Beneficiary: Good Shepherd Food Bank. TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 17 Early June in the Kennebunks is a Time for Giving . . . . and There's a Philanthropic Venue for Everyone

Pilot Fest Toss Out Hunger Cornhole Tournament Saturday, June 9 from 12 to 5 PM Western Avenue, Route 9, Lower Village Kennebunk To Benefit: Food for Thought Back Pack Program

Some say it was invented in 14th century Germany; others say the Blackhawk Tribe in Illinois; you may have heard it started with a Kentucky farmer in the 1800s – whatever its origins, cornholeΝ ώϋ tournaments are the “thing” these days. Give Back Night Wednesday, June 4, 5 to 9 PM 50 Local, 50 Main Street, Route 1, Kennebunk 5(67$85$17 To benefit: Times Up Νώϋ

Run by locals Merrilee Paul and her husband David Ross, 50 Local, a bistro-styled restaurant, features an approachable menu with % traditional dishes offered in French eateries with an American take ! all in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. On 50 Local's "Give Back Night," 10% of total sales will go directly to Times Up.

In fact, for the past four years, 50 Local has done numerous of Give Back Nights on Wednesdays from October-May. Its beneficiaries 5(67$85$17 have included Kennebunk Library, River Tree Arts, A Place to .HQQHEXQN0DLQH Start, Sanford's Backpack Program, Kennebunk's Secret Santa, 1·µ:·µ Community Outreach Services, Brick Store Museum, Sweetser and many local families in need. So head on over to the Pilot Fest at the Pilot House on Saturday, June 9 from 12 to 5 PM to pitch a corn bag for charity and bid in FMI www.localkennebunk.com or www. the silent auction. Sign up in advance with your team of two ($50/ timesupnow.com. team) with a maximum of 30 teams. About the Charity: Times Up provides From 12 to 3 PM. is the cornhole tournament with disc jockeys subsidized legal support to those who spinning tune with DJs Mosart212 & Hi Duke. From 3 PM on, live have experienced sexual harassment, music by From the Empire. During that time, the silent auction assault or abuse in the workplace. will begin with one of the 10 highlighted items being a Portland Seadogs Skybox for 22 (including tickets and food). Bid high and Oasis Event bid often! So toss a bag, toss a brew back and let’s toss out hunger! Thursday, June 7, 6 PM to midnight Old Vines Wine Bar, 173 Port Road, FMI: [email protected] or www.coskennebunks.org. Lower Village, Kennebunk To Benefit: Community Outreach About the charity: Community Outreach Services of the Services of the Kennebunks Kennebunks’ Food for Thought Back Pack Program feeds needy children in RSU 21. The "OASIS” evening will feature a gourmet buffet, specialty cocktails, wine and beer (late night snacks too), all for $125 per person including tax and gratuity. Every penny goes to charity. From 6 to 9 PM, The Jeff Merrow Experiment will provide live music on the patio under the tent followed by DJ Nate spinning tunes at a late-night dance party. Tickets are required and space is limited – get ‘em while they are hot. 21+ event.

To keep costs down, OVWB friends at Maine Shellfish Kennebunk, National Distributors, Inc., Terrapin Landscapes, Savvy Event Rental, Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company, Mousam Valley Mushrooms, Details Event Staging, Sebago Brewing Company and Wallace Tent and Party Rental have given generously to make this event happen.

FMI: www.oldvineswinebar.com or www.coskennebunks.org.

About the Charity: COS' mission is to extend a helping hand to neighbors who face challenges with food, fuel or specific needs emergencies. As a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, it Corn Hole Tournament at The Pilot House, Kennebunk. Photo credit Michelle Allen. serves the individuals and families in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. Many thanks to Jo O'Connor for this Fundraising Roundup. PAGE 18 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018

Memorial Day Go Behind the Scenes at Ogunquit Playhouse Save with It is the perfect time to Daily Deals & take an exclusive back- Bundles! stage tour of the Ogunquit Playhouse. The legendary theatre is listed on the Our soap contains only all natural National Historic Register theatre and shines as one ingredients, which nourish your skin. of Maine’s cultural jew- els and a cornerstone of We have you covered with America’s theatrical heri- all our natural soaps: tage. It has produced the finest Broadway shows for • pure unscented soap 86 years, showcasing over • essential oil scented soap 300 Broadway, television • exceptionally mild soap and film stars on its stage. for sensitive skin Walk in the footsteps of theatre legends guided 24 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport by a group of enthusiastic docents who are eager to 207-502-4665 share the fascinating stories of the Ogunquit Playhouse. Go behind the scenes to see how the magic on stage 21, and 28; Sundays, June ful new production of the produced for The Music is made, from wigs, sound, 3, July 15, August 26, and classic Oklahoma! on stage Hall in Portsmouth, New sets and costumes to the September 16 and 30; and June 13 to July 7 celebrating Hampshire just in time for BlueLoonArt an Etsy shop dressing rooms, where Mondays, June 4 and 18, its 75th Anniversary since the holidays November Art & Jewelry by Geraldine Aikman luminaries such as Bette and July 30. A 90-minute opening on Broadway; the 28 to December 16, 2018. Davis, Myrna Loy, Doug- tour is $10. The abbreviated first regional production of Tickets for Elf the Musical las Fairbanks Jr., Walter 60-minute tour is $5. Tours the sumptuous new musi- are available through The Metal Cuff Matthau, Steve McQueen, can be purchased directly cal An American in Paris hits Music Hall online www. Bracelets and more prepared for through our Box Office at the Ogunquit stage July 11 themusichall.org or by call- their performances in years 207-646-5511. to August 4; and the U.S. ing 603-436-2400 Monday past – just as stars such as The Ogunquit Play- premiere of the hilarious through Saturday, noon Sally Struthers, Charles house 2018 season will be new musical Grumpy Old to 6 PM. Shaughnessy, and Stefanie filled with the newest and Men: the Musical is on stage Tickets for the season Powers still do today. The brightest musicals, world August 8 to September 1 are on sale now with prices Great gifts live tour highlights the his- and national premieres just in time to celebrate starting at $52. Subscription and a timeless classic, all for weddings! tory of the theatre, includ- the 25th Anniversary of packages are also avail- ing how it survived the complete with top-notch the classic 1993 Warner able. Prices start at $247 Great Depression, thrived professional casts and cre- Brothers film starring Jack for a five-show package after WWII – when hun- ative teams direct from Lemmon, Walter Matthau and $147 for a three-show dreds of summer theatres Broadway, Los Angeles and Ann-Margret. The package. FMI on subscrip- Local Maine closed permanently – and and London. The season Ogunquit season closes tions or tickets, see www. how it became America’s kicks off with an all-new with international smash ogunquitplayhouse.org, Scenes Foremost Summer Theatre. production of the rock ‘n’ hit Jersey Boys on stage visit the Box Offices located Tours are scheduled on roll revue, Smokey Joe’s September 5 to October 28. at 142 and 10 Main Street, the following dates: Fri- Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Elf the Musical will be Ogunquit or call 646-5511. [email protected] or days, June 22, August 3, 24, Stoller on stage May 16 to www.etsy.com/shop/blueloonart and 31, and September 14, June 9; next up is a beauti-

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In the spirit of celebrating young local talent, July 5 Cover: The Elementary Group (Grades K - 5) building creative confidence among our young artists, and more fully engaging our communities, Deadline for art June 21 Tourist News is giving July to the juniors! July 12 Cover: The Middle School Group (Grades 6 - 8) All four July covers will feature the Deadline for art June 28 art of our talented young people from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach! July 19 Cover: The High Schoolers (Grades 9 - 12) Deadline for art July 5 Selected art will fill the 8 x 10” art space on the cover,Touri with artist’s bio and tJu lyNe 26 Cover:wWild card, all Ages, K - 12! photo on inside cover. S DeadlineS for art July 12 Seniors The selected artists will also receive a set of Please submit art as a large jpg to [email protected] Connection postcards of their covers! Call 204-0055 or email with any questions. Community

207-967-8514 Vintage Baseball Weekend is Here Again seniorcenterkennebunk.org KENNEBUNK – Dur- alive is our job,” Executive from Shipyard Brewing, ing the weekend of June Director Cynthia Walker and baseball snacks. Visi- 9th and 10th, Brick Store said. “Now, mix history tors will also hear more Museum will present its with baseball, and we have about the rules they’ll see second annual Vintage quite the event. It’s some- at Sunday’s game, which Base Ball Weekend, with thing that’s touched all of are vastly different from special events surrounding our lives. We hope visitors the rules we watch in Ma- 1860s base ball. will take a trip back in time jor League Baseball today. The weekend will cul- with us to the 1860s, when Tickets to this event are $5 50/50 raffles and give- minate in a Vintage Base baseball was just starting.” per person, with children aways. Tickets are $5 per Ball game played between On Saturday, June 9th, under 16 free. person, and free for chil- the Dirigo Base Ball Club of from 10:00am – 3:00pm, Sunday, June 10th will dren under 16. Old Maine and the New Hamp- participants can explore feature the big game! Be- The Vintage Base Ball shire Granite at 11:00am the Brick Store Museum’s ginning at 11:00am on Ken- Weekend has been gener- on Sunday, June 10th. 1860s Day, featuring the nebunk’s Parsons Field, ously sponsored by Ship- The game will be played 3rd Maine Regiment reen- participants are asked to yard Brewing Company, New on Kennebunk’s Parsons actors, who will share ex- bring blankets and lawn Kennebunk Savings Bank, Field, at the corner of Dane periences about camp life, chairs to enjoy the game, Port & Shore Realty, Hus- Street and Park Street. Tick- medical history, and 1860s during which the teams ton & Company, Tracey ets to each of the events are fashion. Also included in will play by 1860s rules Bricker/State Farm Insur- Always only $5 per person, with the day is a pop-up base- (no gloves or helmets, for ance, Deering Lumber, children under 16 free. ball exhibit with a com- starters!). A concession Huston & Company, Red- “Making history come plimentary beer (or soda!) stand will be on site; plus fin, and Hannaford. Unique A True Irish Pub Dinner Specials Nightly Lunch Served Fri. & Sat. The BEST Beer Store in 3 States Happy Hour 3 - 5 PM Over 1000 Imported & Domestic Wine Labels $5 Bloody Marys and Margaritas 5 Humidors with Premium Hand-Rolled Cigars, $5 Selected Draft Pints including Ashton, Liga Privada & Arturo Fuente Open Open for Lunch Wed, Thurs, & Fri Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10AM – 8 PM 3 PM to Close, Saturday 207-641-8622 • Hannaford Plaza • Wells Saturday and Sunday and Sunday Noon to Close www.TullysBeerandWine.com 17 Western Ave., Kennebunk Lower Village • 207-967-3564 12,000 square feet of Amazing Finds

207-985-7892 Young Writers! Open Sundays 10 - 2 We want to hear Great Memorial Day to your voices. Prices! Labor Day Please submit Fresh Start writing to hello@ Women’s Consignment Boutique touristnewsmaine. Open Tuesdays - Saturdays 81 Western Avenue • Rte. 9 com and you just 10 to 5 might be on the pages Kennebunk, Lower Village 29 Main St., Kennebunk • www.freshstartboutique.com of Tourist News! Consignments accepted by appointment only Open 7 days 10-5 • 207-967-0626 PAGE 20 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 Printmaking Exchange at Arundel Farm Gallery Ann Thompson will ported by the non-profit Farmers' Market Roundup act as guest curator for the “Friends of Aomori.” This first show of the season at will be the third year of Biddeford the Arundel Farm Gallery, the cultural exchange be- “Saco River Market” running from May 26 - June tween Maine artists and October through May 16. The opening reception artists from our sister state, at the gallery, located at 76 Aomori prefecture. The Saturdays 9 AM to 12:30 PM Arundel Road in Arundel, exhibition consists of 20 Pepperell Center Event Space, will be held from 4 to 6 PM prints, 10 each by Maine 40 Main Street, Biddeford on May 26. artists and Aomori art- The exhibition in the ists. The collection will be Kennebunk 1790 Gallery features the exhibited at several Maine Maine-Aomori Printmak- galleries as well as mul- May 5th - November 17 ing Society’s (MAPS) ex- tiple locations in Aomori Saturdays 8 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine change between Maine prefecture through Octo- Garden Street Lot printmakers and print- ber. The relationship with makers from Aomori, Ja- Aomori goes back to 1889 www.kennebunkfarmersmarket.org pan. The exhibition is sup- when the Cheseborough, a ship built in Bath, Community Market of the Kennebunks Maine wrecked off Saturdays 9 AM to 2 PM the coast of Japan May 26 season kickoff near the village of Shariki. The vil- Waterhouse Center, 51 Main Street, lagers risked their Kennebunk own lives to rescue four members of Kittery the crew and the June 3-October 7 friendship has en- dured since. More Sundays 10 AM to 2 PM information about Scenery of a Lotus Pond, MAPS Japanese Artist Sadao Community Market, Post Office Square “Friends of Aomo- Tanaka 10 Shapleigh Road , Kittery ri” and this unique friendship can be www.kitterycommunitymarket.com found at www. com/friendsofaomori/. lected during his travels. maine-aomori. A companion craft ex- Japanese craftsmanship Limerick org and on Face- hibit will be displayed in Peaches and Tiger Moths, MAPS and design have continued Wednesdays 2:30 to 5:30 PM book at facebook. the Carriage House Gal- Maine Artist Rebecca Goodale. to be held in high regard In front of Limerick Town Office/Library lery titled “Monozukuri in America for its sensitiv- - Handmade in Maine, ity to both materials and 55 Washington Street, Limerick Inspired by Japan.” This techniques. This exhibition exhibit features fine craft of handcrafted work by Newfield by Maine artists which Maine artisans and sculp- Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM either references Japanese tors reflects the way Japa- In front of the Newfield Town Office/Library techniques or are contem- nese philosophy and tech- porary versions of items niques have been a point of Water Street, Newfield associated with Japan such reference to achieve quality On rainy days, barn next to post office, 637 as sake sets, sushi trays or in handmade decorative Water Street, Newfield ikebana vases. arts, both functional and Late 19th century New non-functional. North Berwick England was particularly To encourage the partic- enamored of Japanese aes- ipation of the community, May-October, Fridays 3 to 6 PM thetics. After 200 years a Japanese Knot Basket 21 Main Street, North Berwick of isolation, Japan was Workshop will be offered opened to trade with the by artist, Eric Stark, on June Saco OVER 30 of West in 1853. The Ameri- 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ROCK-n-ROLL’S can Civil War ended in at a cost of $60 per person. “The Saco Farmers' Market” GREATEST 1868 and travel to exotic The Arundel Farm May-October, Saturdays 7 AM to 12 PM HITS! nations became fashionable Gallery is located at 76 June-September, Wednesdays 7 AM to 12 PM for affluent Americans. Arundel Road in Arundel, Charles Longfellow, just 1.5 miles from Dock Saco Valley Shopping Center, Saco the eldest son of Portland Square in Kennebunkport. www.sacofarmersmarket.com poet Henry Wadsworth FMI: www.ArundelFarm- Longfellow, spent twenty Gallery.com, Email info@ Sanford/Springvale months in Japan returning ArundelFarmGallery.com May-October with a unique understand- or contact gallery owner ing of Japanese culture Julie Feingold at 561-702- Saturdays 8 AM to 12 PM and many artifacts col- 6396. Central Park (Main, Washington, and School Streets), Across from City Hall, Sanford www.sanfordfarmersmarket.org John Edwards, Jelani Remy, Dwayne Cooper, and Kyle Taylor Parker Taylor and Kyle Dwayne Cooper, John Edwards, Jelani Remy, Wells Wednesdays 1:30 to 5 PM, rain or shine Rear Wonder Mountain Fun Park lot 270 Post Road, (Rte 1), Wells www.wellsfarmersmarket.org York From the recent May 26 – October 6 OPEN to the hard-to-find,

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Call to Artists! Plans for the 100 x 100 Underway As plans begin for River Locally crafted by 130+ Maine artisans Tree Arts’ 2018 100 X 100 Fundraiser, it's a good time to reflect on the contributions of many area artists. 100 X 100 is a fundraiser for River Tree Arts and helps support classes in the arts for young children through adults. River Tree could not host this wonderful evening without the talent, generosity, and enthu- siasm of the artistic community. The 2017 100X100 reception attracted many new faces as well as loyal fans, and the poularity of this event is growing . The early preview for River Tree Arts' popular 100 x 100 Fundraiser will be held Friday, August 10. members draws many sup- porters seeking to acquire pieces by their favorite through Thursday between drawn to Kennebunkport join River Tree at the recep- local artists and explore 10 AM and 6 PM. because of the active ar- tion on Friday, August 10. new artists’ work to add This year River Tree re- tistic community. River Doors open to our mem- to their collections. This veals its new gallery space: Tree anticipates that the bers at 4:30 PM, and River celebration of local artistic RTA received generous new space, new date, and Tree will be open until 7:30. talent brings patrons and $22,000 grants from The an expansion of patronage This is also an Art Walk artists together to sip wine Davis Family Foundation will encourage an even evening, so art lovers will and discuss the wide ar- and the Stephen King and more successful celebration be strolling around the Port ray of work hanging in the Tabitha King foundation to of local artists. in search of treasures. gallery. Many artists have restore the former perform- Artists, consider joining It aims to be a well- been commissioned to do ing arts space, which has again this year and encour- timed evening for River additional work as a direct been renovated with new age your fellow artists to Tree's re-envisioned 100 x result of their visibility at windows, fresh paint, and participate and allow River 100 celebration. 100 X 100. new flooring. Tree to showcase their For more information, River Tree provides a 10 The date of the 100 X work. Boards will be ready reach out to Marguerite x 10 panel to artists inter- 100 event has been moved to pick up in early May and Genest at genestmargue- ested in participating the to Friday, August 10, to completed art work can be [email protected] or Ann event. The panels are avail- include the summer popu- accepted at any time. Corbey@at akcorbey@ve- able at River Tree Monday lation, many of whom are Mark your calendar to rizon.net.

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Students “Hike through History” in South Berwick What was childhood re- of Maine School Admin- 76 PORTLAND ROAD, ally like here in the 1800s? istrative District 35. Their KENNEBUNK On the “Hike through His- project won a Maine Pres- • Hot & Iced Coffees Breakfast Sandwiches tory” on May 31, about ervation Statewide Honor • Hot & Iced Lattes Donuts, Muffins, • Wide Variety of Teas 600 elementary students, Award an award for com- • Rush Energy Drinks Pastries & More along with many teach- munity collaboration in ers and family members, 2013. will spend the day walk- Cynthia Gagnon, Linda ing from South Berwick Becker and Joan Reilly, Central School to tour lo- all experienced teach- cal historic sites. There, ers or former teachers, Patten's Berry Farm third graders and about 180 volunteered to play Miss North St., Kennebunkport • 207-967-2418 eighth graders from Marsh- Raynes on various days at wood Middle School will the Counting House. portray real local residents Nine other historical from the past. Through role society members assisted playing, older students will throughout the week as teach the younger ones and children computed arith- bring to life the 22 interac- metic on slates, dipped tive sites they will visit. pens into inkwells to prac- Open Daily In preparation for the tice cursive handwriting, Hike, slates, inkwells, and and stood to read aloud South Berwick Central Elementary School third graders Geraniums • Memorial Pans manners were on hand from a “The Franklin practice using pens and inkwells during their simulation of Hanging Plants • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables recently for third grad- Fourth Reader,” a book a schoolhouse of the 1800s at the Counting House Museum. Flower & Vegetable Seedlings ers visiting the Counting actually used by South House Museum to take up Berwick pupils. Students will cross a bridge conducting their own his- roles of their counterparts After a reading lesson over a historic waterfall to torical research, and then in the South Berwick of the called “The Clothes We follow the footsteps of fac- communicating what they Arctic and Indian arts late 1800s. Wear” explained the natu- tory workers at the Salmon learn to a younger audi- for the 21st century “The theme of this ral materials found in chil- Falls Manufacturing Com- ence,” she added. 26 Maine Street, Kennebunkport year’s Hike is Childhood,” dren’s clothes in the days pany in Rollinsford, NH. This year’s hike is gen- www.homeandaway.gallery said Erin Johnson, who before polar fleece and Eighth-grade interpret- erously sponsored by Ed- Open every day, 11 AM to 5 PM coordinates the Old Ber- plastic zippers, the stu- ers will meet the young wards Jones Investments/ We are glad to open by appointment. wick Historical Society’s dents then moved through children at stops along Deb DeColfmacker, Great 207 967-2122 museum program prepar- the museum with clip- the way. Some will, for Works Chiropractic, P. ing the third graders for boards, locating articles on example, explain how cloth Gagnon & Son Oil, Inc., the event. “Kids will be display in exhibits. was made under difficult The Red Barn at Outlook studying the ways children “We feel so fortunate working conditions, and Farm, Urban Tree Service, of the past contributed to that our museum is within demonstrate life in a board- and Wentworth-Douglass their families, schools, and walking distance from Cen- ing house. Hospital. The Old Berwick communities.” tral Elementary School,” The Hike through His- Historical Society, an all- Dressed in vests and said historical society vice- tory coordinators are Pam volunteer organization with aprons worn by girls and president Nicole St. Pierre. Mulcahey, Tracy Lapointe, over 200 members, operates Mary Tafoya Santo Domingo Pueblo boys over 100 years ago, “Every year we welcome Nicole St. Pierre, Linda the Counting House as a (New Mexico) students curtsied and students for a week of Becker, and Rachel Wen- community history mu- bowed to greet a volun- history programs tied to dell. “The Hike provides seum serving southeastern teer impersonating Miss that year’s Hike through engaging, authentic lo- Maine and seacoast New Olive Raynes, a beloved History route and theme, cal history resources to Hampshire. Located in a South Berwick teacher, in a and have a wonderful time introduce students to his- 19th century mill building, simulation of her one-room sharing our collection and tory studies using actual the museum is open on schoolhouse. history with kids.” places and people of our weekends from June to The “Village School” This year’s Hike will own community,” said St. October and year-round program at the Counting take advantage of South Pierre. by appointment. FMI email House was developed by Berwick Central School’s “Both the eighth grade [email protected] or the Old Berwick Histori- location on the Maine/ Palaya Qiatsuq Jeremy Frey and third grade interpret- call 451-7672. Inuit (Canada) Passamaquoddy (Maine) cal Society and teachers New Hampshire border. ers do a fantastic job, first Sculpture | Prints | Baskets |Beadwork|Jewelry Pine Tree Pop-Up on Chase Hill 65th anniversary Season Our 27th year! Curator and 22 through June 4 and will This is the fifth pop-up arts writer Ele- open daily at 10 AM. Sarni has organized. She The View from Narrow CoVe na Sarni has The show includes a was inspired to start curat- Dress for Less! May 1 - October 31 assembled 35 diverse range of mediums ing shows while working fine artists and including paintings, print- as an art reviewer and craftsmen and making, ceramics, hand writer. Her roster of artists will showcase their work as printed textiles, metal- changes with each venue. the debut show at Maine Art mithing, basketry, mixed- Pine Tree Pop-Up is Hill’s new pop-up space at media, and woodworking. an independently owned, 5 Chase Hill Road in Ken- Styles range from tradi- Maine-based business with nebunk. The show runs May tional to contemporary. the goal of showcasing the work of New England makers and stimulating the Vintage Base Ball creative economy. The Great War That Changed America Weekend

June 9: 1860s Civil War Day June 10: eturn to Cinda Dirigo BBC vs. Wood Gaylor (1883-1957), New Hampshire Granite RResale Clothing for Women Arts Ball, 1921, oil on canvas, 14.5 x 35.75 inches, #1958.22, Tues. - Sat. 9:30 to 4 gift of Adelaide L. Gaylor 207-967-3800 On View May 5, 2018 ogunquitmuseum.org continuing through December 31 117 Main Street, Kennebunk Ceramic bowls by Ocean Fire Christensen Lane, Rte. 35 (207)985-4802 Kennebunk Lower Village Sponsored by: Pottery, 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit ME | 207-646-4909 brickstoremuseum.org TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 23

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SALTWATER FISHING PREVIEW by Captain Greg Metcalf

Memorial Day Weekend school size striped bass abundant, relatively easy 2018 is here and with it, the have moved in along the to locate and a ton of fun to beginning of saltwater fish- local beaches and in the catch. Kids and adults who ing season. The federal and rivers. After a cold late have never caught a fish state fishing regulations winter-early spring, 2018 quickly become hooked remain unchanged from is shaping up to be an- (pardon the pun) after a the 2017 season. Fishermen other great fishing season fast and furious mackerel may possess one striped along the southern Maine fishing expedition. We also bass per angler, 28 inches shoreline. Every year is have a great fishery for in length or more. The slot different however and you harbor pollock as well. This limit that applied in previ- never know what the new species is about the same ous years was replaced season will bring. Last year size as mackerel and are with this new regulation we enjoyed great striper also very abundant. Many in 2015. fishing but not many big times they are actually There are also some new fish that measured over 40 mixed in with the mackerel federal regulations that inches in length. Bluefish catch. Kids are much more apply to the Gulf of Maine were extremely scarce in interested in fast action and that local fishermen need the local waters between less concerned about what to follow. Recreational an- York and Saco. It would be they are catching as long glers may possess zero cod great to see the resurgence as they the rod is bend- fish. Haddock fishermen of this fishery. There is a ing and they are reeling can retain 12 fish per angler three fish per angler quota something in. On my boat, with a minimum length of on bluefish for 2018. the Striper Swiper, we fre- 17 inches. The early reports June 8th through the quently start off our trips This striped bass was caught aboard the Striper Swiper off the Kennebunkport shoreline for haddock catches have 10th is “Take a Kid Fish- catching a few mackerel by 83-year-old Martin Wolfe from Bay Shore, New York. been outstanding and the ing Weekend” for 2018. or pollock to use as live codfish stocks also seem to This is a great time to offer bait to catch striped bass. travel far by boat, and if Kennebunkport and Wells show up in the Piscataqua be improving. If anyone is some angling excitement It is not uncommon for my you don’t have a boat you donate their boats and time and York Rivers. lucky enough to hook and for the kids in Southern clients to forgo the second can catch mackerel from to this very worthy group Saco River and Saco land an Atlantic halibut Maine, get them out into part of the trip and just shore in many places like local heroes to whom we Bay: Captain Cal Robinson while haddock fishing, the fresh air and enjoy the stick with mackerel fishing Cape Porpoise Pier or the all owe so much. Local of Saco Bay Guide Service make sure he is at least outdoors. Southern Maine because the action can be so Wells Harbor Pier. businesses and organiza- told me the early report the minimum 41 inches in has an outstanding mack- intense and bring so much Kennebunkport: Char- tions also donate services from the Saco River is very length or it will have to be erel fishery along the local joy to young anglers. It is ter boat guides in the Ken- and time to make this an promising. The river is returned to the deep. inshore waters. It is not the a fishery that should not nebunk River are all getting outstanding event in their loaded with shad and ale- The local rivers are now most sought after saltwater be overlooked. It does not ready for the 2018 season. honor. wives so the bass fishing full of small baitfish, her- food fish for most people, require expensive gear or Mackerel have arrived on Wells, Ogunquit: Bran- should be in full swing by ring as well as shad and however they are very tackle, you don’t have to the inshore grounds and dy from Webhannet Bait Memorial Day weekend. striper fishing should be and Tackle told me she Captain Cal and his boat taking off anytime now. has heard reports of big the Amy Vee runs out of The Striper Swiper will be numbers of school size Camp Ellis in the Saco at the Breakwater Inn and stripers in the Merrimack River and is available again Tide Chart Spa once again. We start River about 40 miles to the this season. running charters on Me- south in Massachusetts. May 23 ~ June 6 morial Day Weekend. Ad- Hopefully it won’t be too ditional charter boats can long before they make the Wednesday, May 23 Monday, May 28 Saturday, June 2 be found at the Nontantum short swim in to our lo- Low...... 12:26 AM.... 0.73 Low...... 5:08 AM...-0.14 High...... 2:12 AM.... 9.27 Resort, Yachtsman Marina, cal shores and the fishing High...... 6:46 AM.... 9.57 High...... 11:22 AM.... 9.16 Low...... 8:34 AM.... 0.63 Arundel Wharf, Boathouse off the southern Maine Low...... 1:05 PM.... 0.02 Low...... 5:18 PM.... 0.48 High...... 2:53 PM.... 8.17 Waterfront Hotel as well as coast will turn on. Offshore High...... 7:28 PM.... 9.38 High...... 11:32 PM.... 9.98 Low...... 8:42 PM.... 1.60 Performance Marine. Local fishermen are already do- Sunrise: 5:11 AM Sunrise: 5:07 AM Sunrise: 5:04 AM charter boats will be partic- ing well catching pollock, Sunset: 8:07 PM Sunset: 8:12 PM Sunset: 8:16 PM ipating in the annual Fish- redfish and haddock using Thursday, May 24 Tuesday, May 29 Sunday, June 3 ing for Freedom Day that both bait and jigs. will take place this year on York: Captain Phil Bret- Low...... 1:34 AM.... 0.56 Low...... 5:51 AM...-0.12 High...... 2:57 AM.... 9.03 Flag Day, June 14th. This on reported there have Captain Greg Metcalf High...... 7:51 AM.... 9.48 High...... 12:05 PM.... 8.98 Low...... 9:18 AM.... 0.87 wonderful event honors been several reports of Low...... 2:05 PM.... 0.05 Low...... 5:58 PM.... 0.69 High...... 3:40 PM.... 8.03 has been published in the Wounded Heroes of small school size striped High...... 8:26 PM.... 9.63 Sunrise: 5:06 AM Low...... 9:29 PM.... 1.79 Sportfishing, The Salt Southern Maine is hosted bass in the York River. Sunrise: 5:10 AM Sunset: 8:13 PM Sunrise: 5:04 AM Water Sportsman, Marlin Sunset: 8:08 PM Full Moon: 10:21 AM Sunset: 8:17 PM by the Nonantum Resort. Mackerel are starting to Magazine, The Fisherman Many of the local charter push in from the offshore and New England Game Friday, May 25 Wednesday, May 30 Monday, June 4 boats and captains from waters and are starting to Low...... 2:36 AM.... 0.32 High...... 12:11 AM.... 9.86 High...... 3:44 AM.... 8.80 and Fish. He is currently High...... 8:51 AM.... 9.43 Low...... 6:32 AM...-0.01 Low...... 10:05 AM.... 1.07 the Northeast field Low...... 3:00 PM.... 0.08 High...... 12:46 PM.... 8.78 High...... 4:27 PM.... 7.96 editor for the Fisherman High...... 9:19 PM.... 9.85 Low...... 6:38 PM.... 0.92 Low...... 10:18 PM.... 1.93 Magazine, and a regular Sunrise: 5:09 AM Sunrise: 5:06 AM Sunrise: 5:03 AM Experience the Spirit of Peaks Island contributor to Tourist Sunset: 8:09 PM Sunset: 8:14 PM Sunset: 8:18 PM News. He has produced Saturday, May 26 Thursday, May 31 Tuesday, June 5 and hosted two very Low...... 3:32 AM.... 0.09 High...... 12:50 AM.... 9.70 High...... 4:33 AM.... 8.61 Golf Cart Tours successful fishing High...... 9:46 AM.... 9.38 Low...... 7:12 AM.... 0.17 Low...... 10:52 AM.... 1.20 of Historic videos; Fishing for Giant Low...... 3:50 PM.... 0.16 High...... 1:27 PM.... 8.56 High...... 5:16 PM.... 7.97 Tuna, and Rigging Baits High...... 10:07 PM.... 9.99 Low...... 7:17 PM.... 1.15 Low...... 11:10 PM.... 1.96 Peaks Island for Bluefin Tuna. He Sunrise: 5:08 AM Sunrise: 5:05 AM Sunrise: 5:03 AM Tours daily runs Atlantic Captain’s Sunset: 8:10 PM Sunset: 8:14 PM Sunset: 8:18 PM May–October Academy which offers Sunday, May 27 Friday, June 1 Wednesday, June 6 Coast Guard-approved Low...... 4:22 AM...-0.07 High...... 1:30 AM.... 9.50 High...... 5:23 AM.... 8.48 Just a 20-minute ferry ride from Portland Harbor courses to Captain’s High...... 10:36 AM.... 9.30 Low...... 7:53 AM.... 0.39 Low...... 11:41 AM.... 1.25 License candidates. Low...... 4:36 PM.... 0.29 High...... 2:09 PM.... 8.36 High...... 6:04 PM.... 8.10 Scenic views He also runs a charter High...... 10:51 PM.. 10.03 Low...... 7:59 PM.... 1.38 Sunrise: 5:03 AM WWII Fort fishing business Sunrise: 5:08 AM Sunrise: 5:05 AM Sunset: 8:19 PM Sunset: 8:11 PM Sunset: 8:15 PM Last Qtr: 2:33 PM Museums aboard his boat, the Shops & Galleries Striper Swiper, in Note: The number for each high and low tide indicates the height in feet above or below sea level. This Restaurants Kennebunkport. His chart shows tides for the mid-coast of York County; tide times are a few minutes earlier to the north (Old Victorian Cottages charter business targets Orchard Beach) and a few minutes later to the south (York Beach). Tides are affected by the weather inshore species like and cycles of the moon; the actual times and tide heights can differ slightly from the predictions above. Reservations: 207-766-5514 • www.peaksislandtours.com striped and bluefish. TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 25

Haley Art Gallery Hosts Resilience Workshop Are you in a stage of day, May 24, from 5 to 7 transition and change? PM, by Robin Bellantone Have you lived through (BFA, MA, LCMHC) of an experience and survived Liminal Therapy, to learn but are facing a crisis of about liminality and how meaning, identity and re- it thrusts us into the un- alities of life and living? known. Come to Haley Art Gal- Liminality refers to the lery in Kittery for an infor- middle stage of change, the mal workshop on Thurs- threshold between what was, and what is yet to be. It is when, and where, we are forced by circumstance or choice to leave what is familiar, and to journey into a place of uncertainty. It is a normal part of being Haley Art Gallery by Dean Diggins human,” said Bellantone. Learn how to move for- ebrate, rather than avoid, and the gallery’s space ward, stronger and more change and transition. rentals and Victorian Tea- determined on life’s jour- The event is open to Time Art events contact ney with a few exercises the public. Donations will Jackie Abramian at 617- – and how to find your benefitWomenaid of Ports- 584-2580 or email haleygal- Robin Bellatone of Liminal inner strengths a as you cel- mouth. FMI on this event [email protected]. Therapy Cajun and Creole Legend Plays Saco River Theatre Gifts for golfers, dog lovers & the garden C. J Chenier and his Red Simon, Joe Sample and the for Best Zydeco Al- Hot Louisiana Band will Gin Blossoms. He has been bum, among other mu- Our 23rd Year! take the stage at the Saco featured on the Jon Stewart sical recognitions. River Theatre on Satur- Show and in Entertainment “C.J.’s shows are Digs, D vots & Dogs day, June 9. The Grammy- Weekly. Additionally, his unforgettable, with Treats • Toys • Collars & Leashes nominated recording artist iconic accordion can be people dancing the enjoys world-wide recog- heard on the newest album aisles, and we expect Over 150 breeds nition both for his noted by Maine jazz singer Jen- similar magic on June on 100s of items: accordion playing and as a nifer Porter. 9,” says Dana Packard, Flags, Christmas, singer of “zydeco,” a blend In addition to his Gram- Executive Director of of CajunExperience and Creole music. my nomination Romancefor “Best the Saco River Theatre. Socks, T-shirts, Art Son of legendary Lou- Regional Roots Music Al- C.J. Chenier per- Spinners! and more! isiana musician Clifton bum” category, C.J. has forms June 9, 7:30 PM Grammy-nominated C.J. Chenier Chenier, known as the received the Living Blues at the Saco River Theatre, 2 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-5661 niors/students. FMI email Located up the granite staircase “King of Zydeco,” C.J. Critics’ Poll Award and the 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bux- sacorivertheatre@gmail. has performed with Paul Indie Award from AFIM ton; tickets $30, $25 se- com or call 929-6615.

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Arts Activities Children’s Activities Storytime, Fridays 10 AM, Graves Library, 18 Maine Fiber Arts Group, Wells Library, 1434 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells, Little Wiggler Books and Babies, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Street, Kennebunkport, children 5 and younger, FMI www. Fridays, 10 AM to noon. Open to any hand needle worker. All Saco, Fridays 10 to 11 AM. Dyer welcomes the very youngest graveslibrary.org or call 967-2778. ages and abilities. FMI Anne Mosey at amosey@wellstown. library patrons (up to 18 months) every Friday morning for org or 646-8181. baby bounces, songs, and stories in the Deering Room, with Love to Read Book Club, 12 - 1 PM, for school age children social and play time afterwards. FMI www.sacomuseum.org grades 3 to 5. Registration required. FMI www.graverslibrary. Drawing Group, Engine, 128 Main St., Biddeford, every or 283-3861. org or call 967-2778. other Tuesday 6-8 PM. FMI and/or to register, arts@ feedtheengine.org or 370-9130. ABC Kids, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, Saturdays, May Afternoon Movies and Popcorn, Thursdays 2 to 4 PM. Graves Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Movies for Saco Bay Artists Meeting, Saco Parks and Recreation, 75 5, 12, 19 & 26, 10 to 11:30 AM. Thornton Academy is now May are: May 3 – Midnight in Paris; May 10 – KoKo the Gorilla Franklin St., Saco, Room 203, second Monday of each month. offering an early learning program for kids ages 3-6 whose Who Talks; May 17 – Definitely Maybe; May 24 – Iris; May 31 – Meetings alternate between Noon and 6:30pm. All artists parents want to get a head start on kindergarten level basics. How the Beatles Changed the World. FMI, www.graveslibrary. welcome to attend. FMI sacobayartists.org or 937-2125. Student mentors want to teach your child how to count, org or call 967-2778. read, and learn. FMI www.sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. Knitting and Crafting Group, Deering Room, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, Thursday, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 from 1:30 Story Time, Springvale Library, 443 Main Street, Springvale, Pokemon League, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, May Mondays 10 AM, children 3-6. FMI www.springvalelibrary. to 4 PM. Knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs – just bring 10, 17 & 24, 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The Pokemon League meets yourself and your latest projectct. FMI www.sacomuseum. org or 324-4624. the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursday evening of each month org or 283-3861. in the Deering Room. A Pokemon League provides a Baby Rhyme Time, Springvale Library, 443 Main Street, nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Springvale, Thursdays 10 AM, birth – 2 years. FMI www. Pokemon Trading Card Game and have some fun. FMI www. springvalelibrary.org or 324-4624 sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. Toddler Time, Springvale Library, 443 Main Street, Laughing with Lois: Preschool Storytime, Dyer Library, Springvale, Fridays at 10:00, toddlers ages 2-3 and parents 371 Main St, Saco, Tuesdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 10 to 11 or caregivers. FMI www.springvalelibrary.org or 324-4624. Please join us for a AM. For 3 to 5-year-olds. This program involves children's SOCIAL HOUR literature, songs, and a craft project and is designed to help Lego Builders Club, Springvale Library, 443 Main Street, at Springvale, last Tuesday of each month 4-5 PM, all ages and RE/MAX REALTY ONE children develop early social and behavioral skills essential abilities. Lego provided. FMI www.springvalelibrary.org or 21 Western Avenue for schooling. FMI www.sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. 324-4624. Kennebunk, Maine on Wednesday Lounge, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, Kick Back and Relax Fridays, Springvale Library, 443 Main Friday, May 25th Wednesday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, after school. A time when Street, Springvale, third Friday of the month. Teens in grades 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm tweens and teens can be themselves. A safe and fun space for homework, socializing and/or participating in various 6-12 are invited to come hang out in the community room Complimentary wine and group activities. Drop in for ten minutes for stay for an hour. and play board games, color, try new crafts and talk with friends. Snacks are provided. FMI www.springvalelibrary. light food served FMI www.sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. org or 324-4624. FMI Contact: Ellen Nixon Romp and Rhyme Toddlers, Dyer Library, 371 Main St, Saco, Peek-A-Book Babies Storytime, Kennebunk Free Library, [email protected] Thursdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10 to 11 Am. This special www.yorkmaine.com 112 Main St., Kennebunk, Mondays at 10:15 AM. Ages 0-2 program for kids 18 months to three years old includes finger years. FMI www.kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173. plays, songs, sign language, movement and stories with social time for parents and play time for children afterwards. Family Storytime, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., E ROA FMI www.sacomuseum.org or 283-3861. Kennebunk, Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Ages 0-5 years. FMI www. FE STE kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173. OF R Coffee roasted C OF THE S on the premises Preschool Story and Adventure Hour, Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., West Kennebunk, Thursdays, 10 to Cultural & Educational Programs KENNEBUNKS Cappuccino Latte C 11 AM, through school year. FMI animalwelfaresociety.org BlixxHorses Education and Horse Therapy. Interactive, OF CE Espresso FEE • TEA • SPI or 985-3244. innovative programs to educate the public about horses and their care and their ability to be physically & emotionally 207-967-8304 Best cup Mother Goose Mondays, 10:30 AM, children 0-24 months therapeutic for people. Relating in close proximity gives of coffee and caregivers. FMI, contact Allison Herman at aherman@ people a deeper understanding of the horse’s physical Infused Greek Olive Oils ~ on wellstown.org or call 646-8181. nature, behavior, needs, and plight. FMI www.blixxhorses. ly $1 org or 985-1994. Italian Balsamic Vinegars ~ 12 Flavors Lego and Rubik’s Cube Club, Fridays 3 PM, all ages welcome. FMI contact Allison Herman at [email protected] or Conversational French Language Group, Wells Library, Best Breakfast Sandwiches, Croissants, call the library at 207-646-8181. 1434 Post Road, Wells, each Thursday 6 PM. Informal Muffins. Grab-and-go Sandwiches. group meeting to speak French. FMI Andrea Kazilionis at See menu on Toddler Storytime, Tuesdays, 1:30 PM and Wednesdays10:30 [email protected] or library at 207-646-8181. AM, ages 2-5 years, FMI contact Allison Herman at aherman@ Lunch with TED, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Open Wed-Sat 8:30–4:30, Sun 8:30–4:00 wellstown.org or call the library at 207-646-8181. Kennebunkport, every other Tuesday 12-1:15 PM. Bring your 163 Port Rd. (Rte. 35) • Kennebunk Lower Village sandwich and have lunch with TED in the community room. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778.

Clothing for women & men Jewelry • Household goods Mon. – Sat. 8-5 Port Hardware Sun. 9-1 Open 10 - 4 Mon. - Sat. MAY BARGAINS 99 Sale $19 Price Now accepting Early Spring items! $1699 – $200 Call ahead to be sure we are taking consignments that day. Paint Mail-in Rebate Donations & Consignments accepted anytime 207-985-3544 99 Adopt a cat here $9 2 Bragdon Lane, Kennebunk from Safe Haven! (next to Anchor Fence) Fridays in May and June – White tickets are half-price! Rte. 35 • Kennebunk Lower Village • 207- 967-2371 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 27

Ongoing Events and Recreation

new friends, enjoy a cup of hot tea and Computer Q and A, Graves Library, 18 For a complete listing of Museums, Senior Centers, Guided Tours, and more, cookies, FMI www.graveslibrary.org or call Maine Street, Kennebunkport, Fridays see our website at www.touristnewsmaine.com at 10 AM. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or 967-2778. 967-2778. Adult Book Discussion Group, Louis Kennebunk Free Library Book Club, T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Tuesdays 1-2 PM. A variety of genres Kennebunkport, second Thursday of every including classics, science fiction, historical month, 9:45 AM, new members are always fiction, graphic novels, and psychological welcome. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or Maine's largest group gallery, showing works by 75 artists call 967-2778. fiction. Attendees welcome to provide New works by gallery artists • Featuring paintings by Bob Bryant input for future book discussion titles. FMI www.KennebunkLibrary.org or 985-2173. Evening Book Discussion Group, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Our 38th Kennebunk Free Library Non-Fiction Kennebunkport, last Thursday of every Book Club, second Monday of each month, month, 6 PM, FMI www.graveslibrary.org Season 6:30 PM. Book titles: 5/22/18 Commonwealth, or call 967-2778. Ann Patchett 6/26/18 Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead. FMI or to pre-register Ongoing Book Sale, Louis T. Graves www.kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173. Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Book Cellar has a variety of titles to choose Drop-In Puppy Social Hour, Animal from. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or call Welfare Society, West Kennebunk, 967-2778. Sundays 10-11 AM. If your puppy is younger than 6 months, and no more Cards and Games, Graves Library, 18 Maine than 25 pounds, stop by the AWS canine Street, Kennebunkport, Fridays from 2 to 4 training room for fun socialization. $12. PM. Bring your friends, sit down, and play. Opening No registration needed. FMI visit www. We have cards, games, and puzzles. All ages Reception animalwelfaresociety.org. are welcome. FMI www.graveslibrary.org or call 967-2778. June 2, Newcomers & Neighbors Club, Thursdays, 5 to 7 PM 6:30 PM, Kennebunkport Community Trivia Night, Kennebunk Free Library, House, Temple Street, Kennebunkport. FMI: Kennebunk Free Library, 112 Main St., www.kptanewcomers.org. Kennebunk, last Wednesday of every Music by month, 6:30 PM. FMI or to pre-register www. Tech Time, Kennebunk Free Library, 112 kennebunklibrary.org or 985-2173. Tom Snow Main St., Kennebunk, Fridays, 10 AM to 12 Dear Prudence by Bob Bryant PM. A librarian will work one-on-one with Parkinson's Support Group, Bradford you to answer your technology questions. on the Common, 3 Huntington Common Dr., Kennebunk. For individuals living with Jean Briggs, Gallery Owner Knit and Tea, Louis T. Graves Memorial Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Mast Cove Lane & Maine St. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-3453 Public Library, Kennebunkport, Meets the Second Thursday of each month. Wednesdays, 10:30 AM, bring friends, FMI 767-9773. exchange patterns and knitting tips, meet

CAPE PIER CHOWDER HOUSE Featuring Lobster & Fried Seafood serving beer & wine Dine inside or out on our waterfront deck overlooking Cape Porpoise Harbor 27 Western Ave., Kennebunk Lower Village Entrances on Port Road & Route 9 "You can't beat their lobster roll." – Downeast Magazine Dog friendly dining on our deck! Craft Cocktails & Raw Bar Open 7 days a week! Happy Hour 5 PM – 6 PM Pier Rd. • Cape Porpoise • 207-967-0123 Fire Pit & Terrace www.capeporpoiselobster.com • www.lobstertails.com Fish, Fowl & Meat Dinner Wednesday through Saturday Sunday Jazz Brunch Needlepoint

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OPENINGS Welcome Back! Blue Whale Trading: A Whale of a Store by Jo O’Connor since. Their love for all tory. Using a network of Many seasonal So here’s a whale of a things Maine brought them local craftsmen, they offer tale for you. Meet Lisa and to this area. So, after a customized pieces where businesses have opened Adam Bataran: married handful of popular New customers can sit with de- since our last edition. for 26 years, parents of five England pop-up events, signers to create heirloom children ages 8-23 and own- a successful online store, furniture to be treasured Let us know when you er of French bulldog, Stella. a barnful of retail items/ for generations to come. In are opening. Though Adam and Lisa antiques and New Year’s addition to the coastal col- were both raised in North resolution Lisa made, they lection, the second floor is Berwick, a mere five min- decided to go for it. filled with antiques. The Arundel Ice Cream Shop utes from each other, they The “it” is (drumroll shop carries seven Maine- based artisans, including Arundel went to different schools please): The Blue Whale and only knew “of” each Trading Company located three from York County: Now Open other. That changed in at 155 Port Road in Lower Lovely Day Creations/ 1990. At age 15, they made Village Kennebunk. North Berwick: Lovely Aunt Marie’s Ice Cream, their lifelong love con- Opening on May 25, this handmade jewelry with nection while feeding the impeccably styled, two- one-of-a-kind stories. Kennebunkport ducks in the river basin in story 2,600 sq. ft. eclectic The Archer Works/North Opening June 17 Dock Square Kennebunk- boutique resides in the Berwick: All-natural soy port (cue the violins). They former Keys to the Kitchen candles hand poured into reusable concrete vessels. Barnacle Billys, Ogunquit have been together ever space. Renovations have led to a lo- Port Canvas/Arun- Now Open cally crafted del: Celebrating 50 years Nothing clicked, so she Stop by for the May large white with time-tested canvas asked her 10-year-old artis- 25th grand opening fea- Big Daddy’s pine counter products locally sewn and tically talented son Jordan turing coffee and pastry proudly signed. to make a sketch. The cou- courtesy of Mornings in Ice Cream, Wells and beautiful shelving “Our promise to you is ple was proud Paris and take Now Open always value and integrity to display of the draft, “Call me Ishmael.” a peek at this and our mission is to help which only must-see trad- and celebrate Herman Melville wrote you fall in love with your needed to be ing company: Clam Shack, everything one of the best-known New Eng- home all over again,” said colorized. To- All’s well, that opening lines in all of Lower Village, Kennebunk land—Vin- Lisa Bataran. day, that logo ends "whale." Now Open tage, Farm- And how did they land appears on Sea literature with this first Ribbon- house and on the name? They thought Bags Maine sentence of “Moby Dick.” cutting cer- through many titles and The Colony Hotel, Coastal. Its gear and Chart emony is pieces are decided that a blue whale Metalworks jewelry, both Wednesday, May 24 at 4 Kennebunkport primarily made sense as it represents out of Portland and both PM. Hours of Operation: Opening May 25 sourced lo- coastal New England and brands sold in the store. Monday-Thursday 10 AM cally and its rare sightings make for Jordan’s original drawing to 6 PM, Friday-Saturday treasured moments (exactly is proudly displayed in the 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday Dunne’s come with the back sto- how one feels in the store). shop with ever-popular 12 -6 PM. FMI: www.blue- Ice Cream, York ry of its New After that, Lisa went on an shop dog, Stella standing whaletrading.com Now Open England his- extensive search for a logo. watch.

FunTown/Splashtown USA, Saco Mousam River Presentation in Wells WWI Exhibition Open Weekends until June 7 Curious what’s happen- numbers in recent years. eries to their former abun- ing to the Mousam River In a blueprint for action, dance.” The Brick Store Mu- roles, and growth of ecosystem and the Gulf of Waldman explains what In addition to hundreds seum celebrates the 100th the military and federal Martel’s Ice Cream and Maine? You will get your we stand to lose, and what of scientific articles, Wald- Anniversary of the Armi- government in the early Mimi Golf, Saco answers at the upcoming local actions are needed to man authored the award- stice of World War I with 20th Century. Objects presentation by interna- ensure wild fish recovery winning book Heartbeats its new exhibition, "From featured in the exhibi- Now Open tionally acclaimed scientist in the Mousam and Ken- in the Muck: The History, the Kennebunks to the tion include military uni- Dr. John Waldman at Wells nebunk Rivers. Sea Life, and Environment of Argonne Forest: The forms, propaganda post- Monkey Trunks Reserve on Thursday, May “Waldman sheds light New York Harbor. Great War that Changed ers, household items, and Ziplines, Saco 24, at Wells Reserve. on a fascinating history of Doors open 6:30 PM America," now open to archival material relating Professor Waldman’s migratory fish runs that and the program starts at the public. The exhibit to the war. Visitors will Weekends until June 16 most recent book, entitled once swarmed our Atlantic 7 PM. Refreshments and a will run through the end also find interactive ele- Running Silver: Restoring coast rivers,” notes former book signing will follow. of the year. ments that allow one add Palace Playland Atlantic Rivers and Their Secretary of the Interior Although not required, RS- In the exhibition, visi- his or her own commen- tors will discover the tary and opinions; and Amusement Park, Great Fish Migrations, sheds Bruce Babbitt. “Waldman VPs are appreciated. FMI light on why sea-run riv- clearly explains what we email healthymousam@ many societal changes share your own history. Old Orchard Beach er fish have dwindled in can do to restore the fish- gmail.com or call 415-6637. that America experi- The galleries will also Weekends until June 15 enced before and after feature music of the era. World War I, includ- FMI visit www.brick- ing discussions of race, storemuseum.org, or call Rococo Ice Cream, immigration, women’s 985-4802. Kennebunkport, Kittery, Ogunquit Now Open

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York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, York Opening May 26

We sail daily from Government Wharf, Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. 401-617-9265 • Email: [email protected] www.captaingregmetcalf.com TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 29 Kennebunkport Elm Watch Team: Nurturing Trees and Souls by John Ripton ground surrounding the spirit of this historic and Watch Team is welcome On Pleasant Street in trees disturbs the perme- beautiful port. Volunteers to attend an orientation Kennebunkport a majestic ability of the soil and thus in the summer Elm Watch meeting on June 6, 6:30 American elm holds up limits available water to the Team are critical to this p.m. at the Kennebunk- the sky. Its strong, graceful root systems. While much effort. With dedicated vol- port Firehouse on North limbs pirouette upward. of this disturbance is un- unteers and a bit of luck, Street. New arborist Kurt Beneath its soaring canopy avoidable, it is important to our children and grand- Woltersdorf of Sanford will is a magical place of filtered be aware of how this road children and their friends be present. (Arborist Bob green and yellow light, work impacts the health in Kennebunkport may yet Palmer of Kennebunk has a place where the child and longevity of the elms. experience the grandeur of retired after many years of in each of us catches its Unlike many Maine many more soaring elms. superlative service.) breath. towns and cities that have Anyone interested in FMIl email John Ripton “They speak to our lost nearly all their Ameri- learning about elms and at [email protected] or soul,” says Bob Palmer, the can elms, Kennebunkport possibly joining the Elm call 908-399-2706. Kennebunk arborist who is fortunate to have a sig- A Diverse Collection of has cared for Kennebunk- The Kennebunk Elm Watch Team, summer 2017 nificant population of these Amazing Maine Made Businesses port’s elms since the 1970s. magnificent trees. Only Last summer, a dozen settled parts of Castine has more elms Kennebunkport residents Kennebunk- than Kennebunkport. As watched over the town’s port including the science and practice elms. Called together by Cape Porpoise of silviculture progresses, long-time elm caretakers and Goose it is possible that varieties Suzanne Stohlman of Ken- Rocks Beach. of elms with greater resis- nebunkport and Bob Palm- Bob Palmer tance to Dutch elm disease er, each volunteer selected joined the ef- may enable Kennebunk- a set of elms to visit two or fort to preserve port and other communi- three times a week from the town’s ties to revive elm popula- mid-June to mid-August. elms about 40 tions. To this end, the town They looked for evidence years ago. As has already planted three of Dutch elm disease and the three men varieties of elms. after each observation for- before him, With two giant elms in warded a brief report on he slowed the her backyard, volunteer the health of the trees to rapid decline Beverley Soule knows well Suzanne and Bob. of the elms by the “awesome presence and Native to Asia, Dutch annually in- pleasure of living with... elm disease is caused by a oculating all very old huge elm trees.” ANTIQUES fungus that is carried from of them with More than a half-centu- tree to tree by the elm bark fungicide. By Princeton Elm at Wesmore and North ry ago in central Maine, I beetle. It may also be trans- spotting disease Streets in Kennebunkport too, was fortunate to have mitted through the root early, pruning grown up on a street where systems of infected elms infected limbs and re-in- wood and the other on elms sifted the daylight. nearby. The fungus spores oculating infected trees, Maine Street. Another elm My childhood friends and choke off the trees’ vascular many of these elms have at St. Ann’s on Ocean Av- I spent countless hours system, interrupting pho- been saved. Over the years enue was also pruned and playing under their em- tosynthesis and transpira- various volunteers, includ- treated. brace. We lingered, danced tion. The first signs of infec- ing Suzanne Stohlman, In pruning the trees, and ran among the col- apparel tion are wilting, browning joined Bob in this heroic Bob first cuts an incision umns of light, under the and curling of leaves, usu- graceful turns of their tow- campaign. into the xylem and phloem open daily 10am – 6pm ally somewhere in the up- Last spring Suzanne tissue just below the in- ering branches, beneath per crown of the tree. The and Bob decided to invite fected limb’s bark to deter- high umbrellas of emerald Join us in the beautifully renovated infection can sometimes Kennebunkport residents mine how far the infection leaves. Boutique Mall in beautifully restored reach deep enough into an to form the Elm Watch has progressed toward the There is indeed some- carriageBarn & house Carriage in the House heart elm’s vascular system to Team. The dozen volun- elm’s trunk. He then saws thing in great elms that of Cape Neddick. threaten the life of the tree teers who responded to an off the infected limb(s) at speak to the human soul. 12 different shops within a week. announcement in a local the point where the good or Saving old elms and cul- 6 DIFFERENT SHOPS A Dutch biologist first newspaper received in- uninfected wood is found, tivating younger, stronger 1300 Rte.all under1, Cape one Neddick roof with two• 207-363-2500 floors isolated and identified the structions and began their usually taking a few ex- ones surely invigorates the pathogen in elms in the weekly observations of the tra feet of good wood to The Shops At Cape Neddick Netherlands in 1921. Dutch elms. increase the chances that 1300 US Rt One . Cape Neddick . Maine elm disease, as it became “The volunteer elm the disease has been com- (across from Pie In The Sky Bakery) known, then spread across watchers did a spectacular pletely arrested. He also the European continent job,” according to Bob. administers an extra inocu- and crossed the Alps to Two of the volunteers, lation of fungicide to boost the Mediterranean. The Kennebunkport residents the trees’ resistance to the first case in North America Nina Pearlmutter and blight. appeared in Ohio in 1930, Steve Powell, deserve par- Primary among other INSPIRATION arriving with a shipment ticular credit for spotting factors that affect the health of elm logs imported from early signs of disease in of Kennebunkport’s elms Italy. The blight reached one of the trees each of (and all species of trees) STARTS HERE New England in 1931. By them followed. Bob pruned is road and sidewalk re- the 1980s, according to the the diseased limbs of the pair, expansion and con- USDA, 77 million elms two trees, one on Beach- struction. Paving over the across the United States had succumbed to the disease. Kennebunkport had 2,000 elm trees lining its streets in the 1950s. Sev- eral resident volunteers, most notably Carter Har- ris, Ralph Smith and Jim Steele, were determined to do everything they could to save as many elms as possible. Their valiant work established one of the most important legacies in the town’s history: approxi- mately 75 American elms still arching over several DISTINCTIVETILEANDDESIGN.COM streets in the more densely Large, beautiful elm at Kennebunkport Post Office PAGE 30 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018

Nightlife May 24 to June 6 Alisson’s Restaurant Elements: Books Coffee Beer Litchfield’s Bar & Grill 11 Dock Square, Kennebunkport 265 Main Street, Biddeford 2135 Post Road (Route 1), Wells Fridays, 10 PM – DJ & Karaoke Friday, May 25, 8 to 10 PM – Wayne Morphew www.litchfieldsbarandgrill.com Tueday, May 29, Live Music with Rob Benton Saturday, May 26, 8 to 10 PM – Katie Dobbins Facebook | 646-5711 www.alissons.com - 967-4841 Saturday, June 2, 8 to 10 PM - Laurie Jones Band www.elementsbookscoffeebeer.com | 710-2011 Mike’s Clam Shack The Brunswick 1150 Post Rd., Wells 39 West Grand Avenue, Old Orchard Beach Federal Jack’s Brew Pub Friday, May 25 – Ray Zerkle Friday, May 25, 1 to 5 PM – Dan Merrill & Darren; XS Band The Shipyard, Kennebunk Lower Village Saturday, May 26 – On Tap Band Saturday, May 26, 8:30 PM – Riot Act!; Tickle! Tuesdays, 8 PM – Trivia Sunday, May 27 - Cool Change Sunday, May 27, 1 to 5 PM – The Inflatables Thursdays – BBQ, Blues and Brews Saturday, June 2 - The B'3s Sunday, May 27, 8:30 PM - Stolen Mojo Saturday, May 26 – Tim Theriault www.mikesclamshack.com - 646-5999 Friday, June 1, 8:30 PM - Something Stupid Saturday, May 19 – DJ Nate Saturday, June 2, 7 PM - Albannce www.federaljacks.com - 967-4322 Lobster in the Rough Saturday, June 2, 9 PM - Motor Booty Affair! 1000 Route 1, York Sunday, June 3, 1 to 5 PM - Quiet Act! Féile Restaurant & Pub Friday, May 25, 6 to 10 PM – Chris Fitz Band www.thebrunswick.com - Facebook - 934-4873 1619 Post Rd., Wells Saturday, May 26, 6 to 10 PM – Pat Foley Band Every Thursday – Trivia Sunday, May 27, 1 to 4 PM – What's Up Doc The Burleigh at the Kennebunkport Inn Every Friday – Karaoke Annie Sunday, May 27, 5 to 9 PM - Tim Theriault Dock Square, Kennebunkport Saturday, May 26 – What's Up Doc Friday, June 1, 6 to 10 PM – Freight Train Thursdays, 7 to 10 PM – Local Dish Sunday, May 27, 6:30 to 10:30 PM - Easy Kings Saturday, June 2, 1 to 4 PM - Frank McDaniel 1st Thursday of every month - trivia and prizes Saturday, June 2 – On Tap Band Saturday, June 2, 6 to 10 PM - Among the Living Every Thurs, $5 wine, $3 beer 3 to 10 PM www.feilerestaurantandpub.com - 251-4065 Sunday, June 3, 1 to 4 PM - Jon & Jerry Friday, May 25 – Michael Beau Dalleo Sunday, June 3, 5 to 9 PM - Joe Sambo Saturday, May 26 – The Fossils The Front Porch www.theroughyorkmaine.com - 363-1285 Sunday, May 27, 12 to 4 PM - Michael Beau Dalleo for 9 Shore Rd., Ogunquit the opening of the outdoor Garden Social Club Fridays to Sundays, Piano – 5 PM to Close Old Vines Wine Bar www.kennebunkportinn.com - 967-2621 www.thefrontporch.com - 646-4005 173 Port Road, Kennebunk The Blue Mermaid Island Grill Thursday, May 24, 6 to 9 PM – Bread & Circus 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery Funky Bow Brewery and Beer Company www.oldvineswinebar.com - 967-2310 Sundays, Blue Grass Brunch, 10 AM to 4 PM 21 Ledgewood Lane, Lyman On the Marsh Thursday, May 24, 6 to 9 PM - Pork Low Mainers Friday, May 25, 5 to 9 PM – Z Boys 46 Western Ave., Lower Village Kennebunk Friday, May 25, 7 to 10 PM - North River Saturday, May 26 1 to 4 PM – Billy Howard Fridays and Saturdays – Live Piano Thursday, May 31, 6 to 9 PM - Russ Grazier Saturday, May 26, 5 to 9 PM – Northern Char www.onthemarsh.com - 967-2299 www.bluemermaid.com - 703-2754 Sunday, May 27, 1 to 4 PM – Paul Chase Friday, June 1 - 3rd Annual Brews, Bourbon, Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant Clay Hill Farm Birdies & BBQ Fest 181 Port Road, Kennebunk Agamenticus Rd., Ogunquit www.funkybowbeercompany.com - 409-6814 Fridays – Katherine Mayfield, piano Sunday,May 27, 4 to 7 PM – British Yankees Saturdays – David Hollis, piano Garden Street Bowl Sunday, June 3, 4 to 7 PM - Tombstone PD Sundays – Local Duo Curt Bessette & Jenn Kurtz Friday, June 1, 9 PM, British Yankees Blues Band www.pedrosmaine.com - 967-5544 Mondays – local guitarist/vocalist Brian Bair www.gardenstreetbowl.com - 636-7799 The Pilot House www.clayhillfarm.com - 361-2272 Hurricane Restaurant 4 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk Colony Hotel 29 Dock Square, Kennebunkport Saturday, May 26, 3 to 7 PM - Lower Village People Marine Room Lounge Saturday, May 26 – Ocean Ave and special guests Facebook |967-9961 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport Saturday, June 2 - Ocean Ave and special guests Ports of Italy Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, www.hurricanerestaurant.com - 967-9111 5 to 7 PM – Live Music 4 Western Ave., Kennebunk, Lower Village www.thecolonyhotel.com - 207-967-3331 Inn on the Blues www.portsofitaly.com - 204-0365 Congdon’s After Dark 7 Ocean Avenue, York Beach Run of the Mill 1090 Post Road, Wells Friday, May 25 - Beneath the Sheets 100 Main Street, Saco Saturday, May 26, 6 to 9 PM - Scot Stinson Saturday, May 26 - Inside Out Thursdays, Live Music, 8 to 11 PM www.congdonsafterdark.com Friday, June 1 - Nate Bash Band Saturday, May 26, 8 PM - Radio Revival Saturday, June 2 - Avenue Sundays, live music, Industry Night, 4 to 7 PM The Cowbell 351-3221 140 Main Street, Biddeford www.runofthemill.net - 571-9648 Fridays and Saturdays, 7 to 10 PM – Live Music Jonathan's Ryan's Corner House Sundays, 7 to 10 PM – Open Mic 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit 17 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk www.eatatcowbell.com - 284-2355 Friday, May 25 – James Montgomery Band 967-3564 Dirigo Brewing Company Saturday, May 26 - Suede with Fred Boyle and Rich Hill 28 Pearl Street, Biddeford Thursday, May 31 - The Kruger Brothers The Spirit Friday, May 25, 6 PM – Open Mic Friday, June 1 - Stuart Young Friday, May 25, 5 to 8 PM - Andy MacLeod Solo Saturday, May 26, 7 PM – Pepperell Square Trio www.jonathansogunquit.com - 647-4777 Friday, June 1, 5 to 8 PM - Andy MacLeod Solo Sunday, May 27, 10:30 AM - DownDogs www.spiritofmassachusetts.com Kerrymen Pub Friday, June 1, 6 PM - Open Mic 512 Main Street, Saco Wiggly Bridge Distillery Saturday, June 2, 7 PM - The Dock Squares Saturday, May 26, 7:30 PM – Rippleton Cross 441 US Route 1, York Sunday, June 3, 10:30 AM - DownDogs Friday, June 1, 8 PM - Sugarbox Saturday, May 26, 5 to 7 PM - Curt Bessette & Jen Kurtz FMI on live music see website Saturday, June 2, 8 PM – Quiet Riot Act Saturday, June 2, 5 to 7 PM - Bobby Morse www.dirigobrewingcompany.com www.thekerrymenpub.com - 282-7425 Facebook - 731-8611 York Harbor Inn 480 York St., York Harbor, 207-363-5119 Tourist News advertiser www.yorkharborinn.com - 363-5119 TOURIST NEWS, MAY 24 - JUNE 6, 2018 PAGE 31

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June 29 JUNE 30 JULY 6 JULY 7 JULY 9 JULY 11 DEAN FORD & THE THE AWESOME* THE SUBDUDES THE ADAM DEEP BLUE C CENTER FOR GRIEVING BEAUTIFUL ONES* EZRA BAND STUDIO ORCHESTRA CHILDREN BENEFIT *$10 of every ticket will be donated to the Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association as part of our Alzheimer’s Awareness Weekend. Visit www.vinegarhillmusictheatre.com for tickets and our full schedule! Below Federal Jack’s Kennebunkport Brewing Co. Shipyard Store 207-967-1261 • www.kbcshipyardstore.com Free Brewery Tours and Tastings!

Shipyard Bottles • Pugsley Signatures Nautical Gifts • Logo Wear KBC Growlers • Kegs First Brewpub in York County • Birthplace of Shipyard Ales • Brewery Tours Fresh Beer Brewed On Site Daily • Always a mix of Shipyard and KBC Originals Toys and Books 7 Year Round Ales, Monthly and Weekly Seasonal Ales, And a Cask Ale on Tap Mon.-Fri., 10-6 • Sat.-Sun. 9-6 Monthly Localvore Menu with Beer Infused Recipes and Pairings • 11 am – 12:30 am INSPIRED FOOD • HAND CRAFTED BREWS • LIVE MUSIC GREAT MAINE GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Shipyard Shops • 8 Western Ave • Lower Village, Kennebunk • 207-967-4322 • www.federaljacks.com

to Portland WHALE WATCHES Dinner, drinks, SCENIC CRUISES 295 and music, with or without LOBSTERBAKES 77 95 207 150 of your Saco Dayton Scarborough 9 Beach State Park closest friends. Acton Lyman Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Southern Ferry Beach State Park Camp Ellis Beach Arundel Hills Beach Biddeford Coastal Maine Biddeford Pool 1 Sanford WOOD ISLAND 9 LIGHT Lebanon Kennebunkport Fortunes Rocks Beach Join us aboard one of our boats, “Nick’s Chance” or “Kylie’s Goose Rocks Beach Chance,” for an authentic and Kennebunk GOAT ISLAND LIGHT exciting experience out on the North Berwick The Colony Beach Atlantic Ocean. Choose between Wells Gooch’s Beach a longer tour or shorter, scenic Mother’s Beach Parsons Beach cruise, either way, you’ll get Berwick Drake’s Island Beach to experience Kennebunk and 95 Wells Harbor Beach Kennebunkport, its wildlife, and Wells Beach Moody Beach the culture out on the water for a Ogunquit North Beach unique tour of the coast of Maine. South Berwick Footbridge Beach Ogunquit Beach Mt. Agamenticus 1 York Cape Neddick Beach Short Sands Beach

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