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TOURIST&TOWN
FREE April 7, 2022
Volume 64
Issue 2
Plus:
Ogunquit Mail-It A Bright Light Behind the Salad:
Calendar
Performing Arts Unlimited’s Goes Out: Scenes in the It’s What’s for
Tide Chart
Announces Bill Gallant A Tribute to World of Dinner...
Local Info
Spring Films Retires William Walker Lambing or Breakfast
Entertainment
your coastal newspaper since 1958 • touristandtown.com
PAGE 2 BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY. APRIL 7, 2022
In this Issue
Ogunquit Performing Arts' Film Lineup – page 3
Mail-It Unlimited's Bill Gallant Retires – pages 6 & 7
Dana Pearson's "It's Like This" – page 8
The Local Beat: A Sampling of Local Happenings – page 9
A Bright Light: William Walker Tribute – pages 10 & 11
Calendar – pages 12 & 13
Salad: It's What's for Dinner – or Breakfast – page 17
Tide Chart – page 18
Behind the Scenes – page 19
EASTER MENU 2022 Live Music – page 20
BRUNCH: Publisher's Note: Seeing Blue and Yellow
Mushroom & Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Quiche - $19.99 ea.
Spinach & Parmesan Quiche - $19.99 ea. While I can easily lose myself amidst Bethany Harper
Fresh Fruit Salad $9.99/lb. Williams' colorful, joy-filled repertoire of paintings,
Cranberry Orange Scones, Muffins & Croissants - MKT falling in love with each and every one, it was the color
palette of her Yellow Lobster Boat that called especially
to me as I hunted for a cover – and I'm certainly not the
APPETIZERS: only one seeing blue and yellow these days.
Lemon Asparagus Bisque - $10.99/qt. The azure blue and warm yellow of the Ukrainian
Ron’s Smoked Salmon Dip w/ Crostini $19.99/lb. flag – which are said to represent sky and wheat, the
Baby Spinach & Arugula Salad w/Watermelon Radish, Candied landscape and good harvests, and the contrasting states
Pecans, Crumbled Goat Cheese & Blood Orange Vinaigrette - $12.99/lb. of calmness and joy – are showing up everywhere today
Deviled Eggs w/ Chive or Smoked Salmon - $15$20 doz. as a symbol of solidarity and resistance.
s We see them on clothing, in logos, on buildings and
ENTREES: architectural landmarks. We find them in the Ukraine
Forever tartan created to show Scotland's support of
Bourbon Glazed Country Ham - $ 18.99/lb. Ukraine and to raise funds for humanitarian efforts. We
Roasted Leg of Spring Lamb w/ Rosemary Garlic Jus - $29.99/lb. even find them in the little sweater someone knitted for
Horseradish Crusted Salmon w/ Lemon Dill Sauce - $27.99/lb. one of the ducklings in the Boston Public Garden.
Herb Roasted Beef Tenderloin While it's not the first time the bronze statues of Mrs.
w/ Mushroom Madeira Sauce Mallard and her eight ducklings (from Robert Mc-
$38.99/lb Closkey's Make Way for Ducklings) have been dressed
up, that little blue and yellow sweater frankly left me
speechless. It's a tiny little sweater with a big, beautiful
SIDES: message.
Spring Onion & Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes - $8.99/lb. And so, in the spirit of yellow and blue, I wish all
Wildflower Honey Glazed Whole Baby Carrots - $9.99/lb. of you calmness and joy this springtime – and beyond.
Spring Asparagus w/ Lemon Zest & Parmesan @ $9.99/lb
Sautéed Haricots Vert W/Crispy Leeks- $16.99/lb Kingsley Gallup, Publisher
HOUSE-MADE BAKED GOODS: The Ukraine Forever tartan
Hot Cross Buns $ 2.50 ea.
Easter Cupcakes - $3.95 ea.
Italian Cream Cupcakes w/ Coconut & Pecans -$3.95
2022 PUBLISHING SCHEDULE
Sweetie Pie’s Hand Decorated Shortbread Cookies $4.95 ea. ISSUE DATE ADS/PR DUE
Chocolate Silk Pie or Key Lime Pie $23.99 ea., Pecan Pie $21.99 ea.
Lemon Bars $2.50 ea.
Newspaper: Thursday, February 10 Wednesday, Feb 2
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EASTER CHOCOLATES & CANDIES: Spring Magazine Friday,
t up!
March 18
Lake Champlain, Harbor Sweets, Sweet Jubilee n e x
Newspaper: Thursday, April 21 Wednesday, April 13
Assorted Sizes – MKT
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Newspaper: Thursday, June 9 Wednesday, June 1
Summer Magazine Friday, May 27
Open Easter Sunday Newspaper: Thursday, June 23 Wednesday, June 15
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8 AM-3 PM Newspaper: Thursday, July 14 Wednesday, July 6
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APRIL 7, 2022 BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY. PAGE 3
Ogunquit Performing Arts
announces April/May film lineup
The only thing better which combined deadpan
TOURIST&TOWN
than free admission, free
parking and popcorn is the
delivery, clever wordplay,
satire, irreverence, and
Quarterly Magazine • Spring 2022
lineup of three wonderful
On stands this month!
physical comedy as well
films and musical finale to as virtuoso music, Borge's
be shown on Sunday af- unique combination as
ternoons in April and May
and hosted by Ogunquit
musician and humorist
made him a legend.
Be on the lookout!
Performing Arts. These are Evita – May 1
the last of twenty-one films Madonna stars in this
that have been presented McLeod, the film is about lavish film version of the
over the winter/spring two inept vaudevillians highly successful musical
months. who stow away on a Bra- by Andrew Lloyd Webber
The Long, Long Trailer zilian-bound ocean liner, and Tim Rice, tracing the
– April 3 and foil a plot by a sinister story of Argentina's glam-
Lucille Ball and Desi hypnotist (Gale Sonder- orous and problematic
Arnaz star as an upwardly gaard) to marry off her First Lady, Eva Perón (1919
mobile couple who decide niece (Dorothy Lamour) - 1952.) Her awe-inspiring
to buy a trailer so they can to a greedy fortune hunter. funeral, attended by seven
live together while his job Co-starring Jerry Colonna, million devoted followers,
takes him around the coun- the film also features hilari- is the opening to the musi-
try. Thanks to their naivete ous performances by the cal, with the narrator then
in such matters, they end Wiere Brothers and the bringing the story back by
up with a huge 1953, 36- Andrews Sisters. over a decade, explaining
foot Redman New Moon Victor Borge, Then and how a B-movie actress
model, that costs five times Now – April 24 became the object of such
what they planned. Their Acclaimed pianist and controversial devotion.
"seeing America" trip turns concert comedian Vic- "Evita" was nominated for
out to be a slapstick series tor Borge, known as "the six Oscar®s; the world-
of disasters in this hilarious clown prince of Denmark," wide gross for the film
comedy about their hon- performs and reminisces totaled over 140 million.
eymoon misadventures, about his career in this PBS These films wrap up
driving across the country special. Borge and an array the Ogunquit Perform-
in their high-maintenance, of musical guests perform ing Arts' 2021-22 Film
oversized trailer home! in a live concert at the Fox Series. The films will be
Road to Rio – April 10 Theatre in Detroit, Michi- screened on Sunday after-
Bob Hope and Bing gan, capturing the magic noons from April 3 to May
Crosby star with Dorothy moments from some of his 1, (with the exception of
Lamour in this 1947 Amer- early movies, TV shows April 17, when no film will
ican comedy film, the fifth and live performances. be shown.)
in the "Road To …" series. Known worldwide for A new series will kick
Directed by Norman Z. his irrepressible humor, off in November of 2022.
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"It's been a good run, but it's time . . ."
After 33 years, Bill Gallant retires from Mail-it Unlimited in Kennebunk
by Valerie Marier Kennebunk, ships five or Ranked second among twinkle in his eye made an seven days a week. “We met as teenagers,” Bill
“The first time we sent a six packages every week all independent UPS shipping ordinary day the very best.” Customer Dawn Tilton says, “and got our first taste
package overseas was in the over the world. “We mail to stores across the country, Mail-It Unlimited recalls, “Bill always went of retail working together
late ‘90s,” Bill Gallant says. Europe, Africa, central Asia Bill Gallant’s applause-wor-opened in 1989, occupying the extra mile. One year in a drug store.” After re-
“It was going to Tel Aviv and the Far East,” Gallant thy success is no surprise a cramped 600-square-foot at Christmas I was ship- ceiving a degree in micro-
and I was positively petri- says. “A package to Viet to his legions of customers.space on Main Street, Ken- ping a huge package to my biology from University of
fied it wouldn’t get there. Nam might only take four ML Norton, Kennebunkport nebunk. Several enlarge- first grandchild in Chicago. Maine-Orono, Bill worked
Amazingly, it did.” days, and sometimes two. resident who is a Mail-It reg-
ments and relocations later, Somehow the box got lost in “the corporate world”
Today, Mail-It Unlim- And I have no doubt it’s ular, says, “Bill’s expertise,
the shop today sits in the but Bill dug in and spent from 1973 to 1988, spending
ited in Shoppers Village, going to arrive!” warmth, elegance and that heart of Shopper’s Village hours trying to find it. He eight of those years earn-
on Route 1, its 6500-square- did, and my gift arrived on ing an MBA at night from
feet filled to the rafters with time. That made my Christ- the University of Southern
tempting merchandise, mas.” Maine. “Then Anna and I
cardboard cartons and walls Gallant admits the big- opened this business,” Bill
of greeting cards. In addi- gest change in his business says.
tion to UPS services, Mail-It since 1989 “was on the ship- Anna, who retired sev-
pleases its customers with ping side. Back in the 1990’s, eral years ago, admits to
a treasure-trove of gifts (in- we had to hand-write every “mixed emotions” about
cluding Yankee candles and order, making log books Bill’s retirement, but adds,
artisanal soaps), Maine me- for each individual pack- “So many friendships
mentoes and books, many age. Now it’s all done on have formed throughout
by local authors. It’s also the computer and it’s so the years, too numerous to
the area’s premier copy, much quicker. And we have count, creating memories
print and document service instant-access to our cus- for us to cherish.”
center. tomer’s past transactions At midnight on March
Working in tandem with which speeds things up at 31, Kennebunk residents
his wife Anna (“My bride of the register.” Patrick Brady and Carly
50-plus years,” he says with Mail-It Unlimited is also Traub assumed ownership
a smile) and supported by renowned locally for its of Mail-It Unlimited. For the
“a fantastic group of em- annual fundraiser for the first few weeks of April, Bill
ployees,” Mail-It survived Animal Welfare Society of Gallant continues to make
three recessions, a lengthy West Kennebunk and Com- the 25 minute drive from his
UPS strike in the late 1990s munity Outreach Services. Scarborough home “to help
and, for the past two years, Collecting both money and out. After that, I’ll always
a worldwide pandemic. “I donated goods, Bill says be available by phone to
guess I’m a little surprised with pride, “Over the past answer any questions.”
the business lasted this long. 15 years we’ve raised in ex- He adds, “It’s really
But it’s been a good run,” cess of $50,000, all of which great that Tim MacLean,
Gallant says. helps our community.” who’s worked here for 25
During those 33 years, But now it’s time for years, will be serving as
Bill Gallant never failed to relaxation and travel with General Manager. I have no
cheerfully greet custom- Anna. When asked for a doubt that our customers
ers by name, a paradigm possible itinerary, Bill says, will enjoy the same great
of patience, kindness and “Definitely Austin, Texas service and that Mail-It will
creativity whether shipping for the music. We really continue its commitment to
treasured family memo- want to visit Mount Rush- our community.”
rabilia to New Jersey or more in South Dakota. And Mail-It Unlimited located
four tires to Colorado. He maybe a trip back to New at 45 Portland Road (Route
frequently worked 70 hour Orleans." 1), Kennebunk, is open dai-
weeks, pshaw-ing the sweat The couple, who live in ly. FYI call 985-2087.
equity entailed in having Scarborough, grew up in
Bill and Anna Gallant turned over the reins of Mail-It Unlimited to Patrick Brady and Carly his doors open for business Brewer, Maine near Bangor. –– continued on next page
Traub on March 31. See page 18 of this issue for some snapshopts of the Gallants' sendoff.
Cover Artist Tourist & Town Contributors Publisher & Editor
Kingsley Gallup
Bethany Harper Williams This Issue
Faith is happy to see daffodils sprout- Gallup Publishing, LLC
ing up in her yard. Just the sight of the
It’s been over 30 years since I first started spend-
green buds makes what seemed like a Feature Writers
ing my summers in Maine, and I am continually
inspired and awestruck by the beauty around me. never ending winter not that bad after
FAITH GILLMAN
Rob Coburn, Faith Gillman
My work explores this connectivity to the collective all. Spring has sprung. Hallelujah! Steve Hrehovcik, Valerie Marier,
emotion, questioning what we see, what we remem- Jo O’Connor, Dana Pearson
ber and the emotions these evoke. By taking the Jeepers peepers! It’s Spring in
landscape and simplifying it, my aim is to capture Maine. They're singing every night Advertising
a memory without the details of representation. in my yard and I may have to blog
The expanse of nature, be it the sky, beach or water, Karen Arel | Sandy Janes
about them in Wandering With Val,
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through expressive brushstrokes, subtle textures ingwithval.com.
and simple forms. Layers of unexpected shapes, pat- VALERIE MARIER Geraldine Aikman | Jo O’Connor
terns and colors create a visual composite of energy
and calm, taking the viewer away from the reality Social Media
of the image and triggering a personal memory, a Spring has sprung in Maine and along Meghan Candee
moment in time. A low horizon line or the playful with it my raging allergies. Itchy eyes,
placement of simple figures bring context to the tissues at the ready and a full head. I Distribution Manager
take solace in knowing I am not alone.
expressive composition of color and texture. The
As Mum would say, this too shall
Joshua Hrehovcik
result is often playful, sometimes whimsical, and
always memorable. I invite you pass. Achoo! Intern
JO O'CONNOR
to lose yourself in the moment! Kaia Wirth
Dana Pearson, a writer and musician Tourist & Town
Find Williams' work living in Kennebunk, wishes he could
play the drums.
12 Depot Street, Kennebunk
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Maine Art Hill in A heartfelt thank you to Kennebunkport, ME 04043
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Lower Village, everyone who contributes to publisher@touristandtown.com
Kennebunk Tourist & Town! DANA PEARSON
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APRIL 7, 2022 BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY. PAGE 7
We will miss you, Bill!
(Accolades from Bill Gallant’s Fan Club)
“I have shopped, shipped, laughed, cried, read, decorated, celebrated, sniffed, shredded and signed at Mail-It Unlimited.
Bill is the most trustworthy, kind, caring, professional partner anyone could ask for. Thank you, Bill.” Jan Fitzpatrick,
Kennebunkport
“Mail-It Unlimited became my new ‘office’ when I retired because it had everything I needed, from faxing to copying
to shipping. Bill and the staff always knew my name and supported all my requests.” Sarah Gurry, Wells
“One time Bill helped me ship four tires to Colorado — and he did it in the most economical way. Another time he let
a friend send me a package and said he’d collect the money from me later! I was always greeted by name when I walked
in and I am sad that he is retiring.” Martha Griffin, Kennebunkport
“Bill has been helpful in so many ways. When I was a recent widow, he helped fax documents involving a condo sale
in Newburyport. When my computer was down one day, he got my boarding pass for an upcoming flight. He and his
staff have always been extremely pleasant and helpful.” Kathy Sanders, Kennebunkport
“Bill could solve any shipping problem, whether it was sending tennis racquets to Florida or large pieces of art to New
York City. Never did I leave Mail-It without a great sense of satisfaction and a huge smile on my face.” ML Norton,
Kennebunkport
“Bill has run a fabulous business for 30 years and will truly be missed.” Sandra Boardman, Kennebunkport
“Bill and his workers were always helpful and there’s no doubt that they loved working at Mail-It.” Betty Smith,
Kennebunk Beach
“Every time I walked in, whether to buy a birthday card or ship a present to my son in California, Bill and his employ-
ees were helpful and efficient. I’m delighted he’s having a well-deserved retirement.” Sandra Janes, Kennebunk Beach
“Bill is such a great and kind man. I’ve been a customer there for years and he always goes the extra mile. I am sure
going to miss him.” Dawn Tilton, Kennebunk
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Brilliant closing argument after a tasty lunch
our noon feeding was fast chronization at work in the tion, I took a couple of fries. argument. She then reiter-
approaching, we stopped universe, a falling in place Immediately afterward, ated her long-held belief
in Falmouth on the way of a plan, the orchestration Diane did the same. That, in that I always eat more of
home. of movements so subtle itself, wasn’t peculiar. That our shared fries than she
It was sunny and brisk, that one would be forgiven happened quite often. But does, and that by monitor-
yet, with winter caps on, for not noticing it. The best what also happened quite ing our fry intake by eating
mild enough so that we way I can describe it is that often was that I’d take a fry, exactly what I eat, thereby
could comfortably sit at I felt as though I was unwit- thirty seconds would pass, eventually drawing my at-
one of their picnic benches tingly acting in a play that and then I’d take another, tention to what an equitable
out back. When our meal I couldn’t recall audition- and then maybe Diane distribution of fries actually
was ready (two cheese- ing for. would take a few, and then looks like, and furthermore
burgers with grilled onions A couple minutes passed a minute later she’d go for paying close attention to
There are a couple of and no, I’m still not getting and ketchup, fries, Moun- in which I paid full atten- more. my dismay at such an equi-
out-of-the-way burger compensated, even though tain Dew for me, Pepsi for tion to my psychic radar, all But this day, at this pic- table distribution, then, and
joints that are worth the they could probably figure her), we dug in, continuing the while reaching for one nic table, I soon discovered only then, could I properly
trip, and no, I’m not being out how to contact me. whatever conversation we fry after another (though that for every fry-grab on acknowledge and admit
compensated by either of One is The Hamburger were working on that day. usually two at a time), dip- my part, Diane countered that the sharing of our fries
them for mentioning how Stand in Biddeford, and the At one point early on we ping them in a little blob of with a fry-grab immedi- had been far from equi-
damn good their burgers other is Harmon’s Lunch in made our usual observa- ketchup in the cardboard ately afterward. Aware table, with me being the
are, even though they are Falmouth. Because Diane – tion about how tasty the tray, and popping them in that I had been taking my inhaler of the majority.
damn good, because this you know, my wife – and burgers were, and how my mouth. Diane was do- usual two-fries-at-once, I “Yes, you proved it,” I
isn’t about their burgers, I had just visited an old the fries were especially ing the same. Of course she administered the final test: admitted, cramming three
it’s about their fries, which friend in Brunswick on a yummy – it was as though was; we always shared the I took one fry. And yes, Di- more fries down my gullet,
are equally damn good, morning in late March, and the potatoes had been dug fries. Except…except our ane took one fry right away. deftly adding, “this time.”
up that morning. Anyway, sharing had an odd rhythm I smiled. She looked “This time?”
we were chatting away, this time, in that the sharing quizzically at me. “What?” “Yes, this time. You have
enjoying our respective had an actual rhythm. That
FE E ROASTE burgers and shared pile of was it. That was the orches-
she asked disarmingly.
Still smiling, I said, “I
proven that I was intent on
eating more fries than you...
O F RS fries, when I experienced tration of movements that know what you’re up to.” today. But you have yet to
C an odd sensation. Some- I was being carried along She broke into a huge prove a pattern.”
OF THE thing was happening and
I wasn’t sure what it was.
in, though I was not the
conductor.
satisfied grin, like a pros- I’m just asking for it.
ecuting attorney who was Dana Pearson can be
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one exception. From ocean expedition. reporter courses” is how Sandra
adventure to Broadway to Momma covering Kaan, head of South Coast
ethics and more, there is Mia!, Les the conflicts Senior College described
something for all interests Miserables in Pakistan, this volunteer-driven “on-
this spring. and other Afghani- line” school. She notes,
How did the Pacific longest-run- stan and the “There are no essays or
Ocean get mapped? That’s ning musi- Middle East. exams to fret about. Our
the thrust and focus of cals will be (Note: Be- classes, which usually cost
207-967-8304 historian Steve Thornley’s the focus cause this is $27 are quite affordable,
163 Port Road, Lower Village, Kennebunk week-long class which of Lorraine a live class, and it’s a great way to en-
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will include vaccination the courses are on Zoom.
discussions about why and to attend and masks are Since its inception sev-
how these blockbuster mu- required.) eral years ago, South Coast
sicals kept posting "Stand- But there’s even more... Senior College curricu-
ing Room Only" signs for If you’ve been hoping lum has offered classes on
years. to join a book discussion memoir writing, poetry,
And popular professor group, Arlene Jackson US-Canadian relations,
Lou Salome is back with leads a class that high- politics, religion, flower
a free, live history class lights classics such as The arranging, art, skin care
held at Kennebunkport’s Razor's Edge by Somerset and current events. School
Graves Library beginning Maugham and best sellers head Kaan added, “With
April 13. In “History and such as The Lincoln High- no grades or tests, taking
the Importance of Getting ways by Amor Towles. a class at SCSC is an excel-
it Right,” Salome focuses Mike Berkowitz’s class lent and comfortable way
on the medical, social and targets a philosophical to keep abreast of what’s
political history of COVID, dilemma: “When is it happening in the world.
with discussions about justifiable to take a life?” But classes are filling up
how individual histories Berkowitz asks, “War? fast, so sign up today.”
and perspectives morph Abortion? The death pen- For more information or
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"THE LOCAL BEAT" • A SAMPLING OF COASTAL HAPPENINGS
IN KITTERY... IN ARUNDEL...
The Maine Beer Cafe at 439 US Route 1 in Kittery is a family friendly, commu- It's an Adult Easter Egg Hunt and Benefit Dance! This event will take place
nity-focused restaurant with locally sourced food and craft beverages. With all on Saturday, April 9, 7-10 PM, at the Dutch Elm Golf Course, 5 Brimstone
sorts of special events and fun happenings – including trivia, complete with Road, Arundel. Who says that Easter egg hunts have to be just for kids? For
prizes and food specials – it's the place to be. FMI www.mainebeercafe.com adults only, 21+. Bring your flashlights and boots because the hunt will be in
the dark. Redeem your eggs for fun prizes and find the egg with the golden
IN YORK ... bunny for a cash prize! There will be a cash bar available, complimentary
Join in the Earth Day Trash Clean-up on Saturday, April 23, 9 AM – 12:30 PM, snacks, music, and penny raffle. You won’t want to miss out! Tickets are $20
at the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Region, Mt. Agamenticus Rd., York. and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-adult-
This is the first Volunteer Community Work Day of the season! Meet at the easter-egg-hunt-and-benefit-dance-tickets-237103832947
summit of Mount A for this annual Earth Day event which will involve pick-
ing up trash/debris along trailheads, parking areas and roadways. Bring your IN SACO...
daypack, hiking/work boots, water bottle, insect repellent and work gloves. Celebrate Earth Day in Saco on Friday, April 22, 9 AM – 1 PM. The meeting
Tools and equipment will be provided. Light snacks and refreshments fol- spot will be at the Saco Community Center, 75 Franklin Street, Saco, and the
low the event. Youth volunteers are welcome to attend all Community Work event will take place at parks around town, as volunteers clean up and prepare
Days, but must be accompanied by parent or guardian for the duration of local parks for spring and summer. Duties include trash pick-up, weeding,
the event. Spaces are limited and registration is required. To register e-mail mulching, raking, etc. We are looking for volunteers to help us at Pepperell
bjankowski@yorkmaine.org. Office phone: 207-361-1102. Park, Jubilee Park, The River Walk Trail, Cascade Falls, Haley Park, Memo-
rial Park, Saco Middle School, and the Saco Community Center. Participants
IN OGUNQUIT... will meet at the Saco Community Center in the morning for t-shirt pick-up,
Enjoy Easter Brunch at Jonathan's annual Easter Brunch Buffet. Reservations coffee, snacks, a group photo, and welcome note. Bring simple tools like rakes
are a must! Go online to www.jonathansogunquit.com or call 207-646-4777. and gloves if you have them! Meet at the Saco Community Center at 9 AM
Sweets, omelets, bacon, sausage, peel 'n eat shrimp, carving station and more! to check-in. Volunteers will disperse to your locations after a group photo.
Menu available at www.jonathansogunquit.com. Volunteers must pre-register at sacorec.com and those under the age of 14
must be with an adult.
IN WELLS...
Enjoy Game Time Trivia on Thursdays, 7-9 PM, at Féile Restaurant and Pub, IN OLD ORCHARD BEACH...
1619 Post Rd, Wells. Féile Restaurant & Pub offers great homemade food in Who doesn't love a good open mic night? Jimmy the Greek's, at 215 Saco
a warm atmosphere, from happy hour to late night bites. FMI www.feileres- Avenue in Old Orchard Beach, hosts open mic nights on Wednesdays from
taurantandpub.com. 6 – 8 PM. FMI www.jimmygreeksopa.com.
IN KENNEBUNK... IN SCARBOROUGH...
Kennebunk Free Library will host a poetry reading on Saturday April 23, It's an April Full Moon Walk on Saturday, April 16, 7:30 – 9 PM, at Pine Point
at 2 PM in the Walker Room. Local poets will read their works and poetry Road, Scarborough. Join the Eastern Trail Alliance for its April 2022 full moon
lovers will read some of their favorites written by others. Please join us to walk in the Scarborough Marsh. The walk is limited to 25 people and is first
listen and enjoy the wonder of words! If you are interested in reading poetry, come first serve. Pets and flashlights are not allowed for this event so as to
original or your favorites, please call the library 207-985-2173 or email kfl@ ensure guests are able to best appreciate the marsh and full moon. Please
kennebunklibrary.org to sign up for a five-minute time slot. This program email info@easterntrail.org with any questions you may have.
is free and wheelchair accessible. The Kennebunk Free Library is located at
112 Main Street.
IN KENNEBUNKPORT...
The Climate Initiative will be hosting an important talk on Saturday, April 30
at Graves Library, 18 Maine Street. Climate Scientist Katherine Hayhoe will
Spotlight on...Trivia!
be speaking live from Texas (via Webinar) about her book Save Us. Copies
will be available for sale before the event. Katharine Anne Scott Hayhoe (born Mondays at Sebago
1972) is a Canadian atmospheric scientist and professor of political science at 65 Portland Road, Kennebunk
Texas Tech University, where she is director of the Climate Science Center.
She is also the chief executive officer of the consulting firm ATMOS Research
www.sebagobrewing.com
and Consulting. (Internet). FMI call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org. Tuesdays at The CowBell Burger Bar
140 Main Street, Biddeford
The KPort Egg-stravaganza will take place Saturday, April 16, 9 AM – 12 PM, www.eatmorecowbell.com
at Kennebunkport Recreation, 20 Recreation Way, Kennebunkport. Event
sponsored by Kennebunkport Recreation, Go Kennebunks: Kennebunk, Ken- Wednesdays at Litchfield's Bar & Grill
nebunkport & Arundel Chamber and Kennebunk Portside Rotary Club. $5/ 2135 Post Road, Wells
child. $3/ additional child. A hunting we will go, A hunting we will go! The www.litchfieldsbarandgrill.com
2nd Annual KPort Egg-stravaganza is bound to be an egg hunt for the ages, or Alisson's Restaurant
with 4 blocks of time for children of the community to hunt for eggs. Some
eggs will have prize vouchers that can be redeemed for prizes. The Easter
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Bunny will be on-site for photo opportunities. Pick a 30-minute block that www.alissons.com
correlates with your child’s age bracket. Each block of time will be limited to Thursdays at Duffy's
30 children. 9 AM - 2 years old and under. 9:45 - 3 and 4-year-olds. 10:30 - 5 4 Main Street, The Lafayette Center, Kennebunk
and 6-year-olds. 11:15 - 7 and 8-year-olds. *If your child’s age group fills up
please add them to the waiting list. Candy, money, and prize donations will
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be accepted before the event at the Rec Department. Volunteers needed, so
reach out at breagle@kennebunkportme.gov. Tickets: kennebunkportrec.com/
info/activities/program_details.aspx
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A bright light goes out in Kennebunk
by Faith Gillman chips but hated onions. Just a year earlier – and dance at a celebration of artist collaborative called and the middle school
William Walker had a “Girl, why did you after years of preparation – his life held on March 12. “Other Nice People” which track team. He received the
way of making you feel have to go and ruin a per- William and his ‘heartner’ Before landing in Ken- they trademarked to ‘shed Amos McCallum award
that you were his favorite fectly good potato salad Laura Butterworth bought nebunk, William excelled light on the good’ through in recognition for Out-
person in the world, just with onions?” he asked me a rooftop tent and set out in sports during his school illustration, poetry, pho- standing Contributions
one of the many things I at a gathering one summer to visit all the National years. He was also a Boy tography and watercolor to the Student/Athlete of
loved about him. His infec- many years ago. Seeing Parks in the United States. Scout, sang in a church painting. They traveled Kennebunk. In 2017 the
tious smile was another. my dismay, he added “But After three months of ad- choir and was recruited to from coast to coast, giving Kennebunk High School
He had an amazing vari- that’s ok, don’t even worry ventures, they returned sing with the Philadelphia Other Nice People stickers yearbook was dedicated
ety: the sly, side grin, the about it – there’s plenty home to repack for Alaska. Boys Choir. to those with whom they to him.
ear-to-ear beam or the gen- else here to eat,” while en- During the brief hiatus, After high school, he had good encounters. An William’s impact on the
tle one when something veloping me in one of his William became ill and joined the United States impressive collection of community was evident
touched his heart. He was famous bear hugs. was diagnosed with ter- Air Force, rising to the stories and drawings are through hundreds of writ-
also the original photo- William Samuel Walker minal cancer. Laura plans rank of staff sergeant, at- recorded in a book called ten memories collected at
bomber but no one seemed 62, of Kennebunk, passed to continue the quest that tending leadership school Another Day In Da Hood by the celebration of his life
to mind. He liked Mustang away from pancreatic can- was cut short by William’s and playing basketball (William)Po and (Laura) in March. Recollections fo-
convertibles, loved potato cer on February 24, 2022. illness. for the Air Force team. Op. cused on the ways William
“I head out at the end He was stationed in Wyo- They also worked to- had touched the lives and
of July,” said Laura. “We ming, South Korea, Ari- gether at Butterworth Real hearts of so many:
made it to about 20 of zona and Pease Air Force Estate Brokerage, with the “It was always a joy to
them. I have a lot more to Base. When Pease closed, Teen Extreme Program,
Jane Morgan
see your smiling face and
do. I want to finish what William took early retire- After School Adventures I’m sure it wasn’t as easy
we started.” ment and worked as a and enjoyed flying togeth- as it looked. Thanks al-
William was born and Kennebunk Police Reserve er for aerial photography. ways for serving our town
raised in southwest Phila- Officer on bike patrol and Community service and our children.”
In My Style
delphia. He is survived by with the Kennebunk Rec- was a priority for William. There were numerous
Laura Butterworth, chil- reation Department’s teen He volunteered many accounts of how William,
dren Janara Alfano, Chi- center. He enjoyed his hours coaching track and through good humor and
ara Richardson and Sasha patrol of Parson’s Beach field, flag football, chap- guidance, helped kids nav-
Johnson and many family where he learned about eroning trips and keeping igate school, teen years
members, and also leaves sea birds and began what clocks and time sheets for and playing sports:
behind a community that became a passion – pho- middle/high school sport-
he loved. And they loved tography. ing events. William was –Continued on next page
him back, evidenced by In 2010, he and soul- also the head coach for the
the more than 200 in atten- mate Laura formed an Kennebunk Track Club
LaDolce Vita
My Facebook mem- nesses get creative in con- public and limiting Dave hausted. My throat was
ory feed is filled with tinuing to serve - and em- to exciting excursions like sore from talking and
posts from March 2020, ploy - people, and watch- the doctor’s office and the I realized that I had
the early days of COVID. ing healthcare workers get recycling center. become unused to in-
+ Art & history exhibitions There I recorded my the respect they deserve. Our vigilance has so teracting with a crowd.
+ Digital Learning Center first work from home Two years in, it’s hard far paid off, though to be The effort it took to
performance gown exhibition
+ Tours, programs, events
day, my first virtual
everything - meeting,
to remember what things
were like PC (pre-Covid),
honest, the longer we’ve
avoided it, the more I feel
push through left me
wiped out.
February 1 - May 21 workout, happy hour in a time where a trip to like a finalist in a game And yet weeks like
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- and the early days of the grocery store didn’t of musical chairs, with this were pretty typical
our younger daughter require ninja-like skills to only one safe seat left for a
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in the good old days
“temporarily” moving avoid other people and handful of us as the music PC. The only thing that
home with us (spoiler still try to come out with plays on and we try to time had changed was my
alert: she’s still here). at least 2/3 of the food you each step we take. ability to see it as nor-
Port Lobster Co.
There are many things went in for, not to mention These past two years mal.
from those days that I’m a second mortgage on the have changed us, in ways In the days and
glad are behind us: the house just to pay for it all. we haven’t yet fully real- months ahead I’m sure
fear of the unknown, Back in a time without ized. we’ll experience other
Fresh Fish Daily the endless press confer- masks, without sanitizer, At the Chamber, we AC (after Covid) firsts:
ences full of dire news without ubiquitous use of just held our first two the first holidays to
Lobsters and spraying Lysol on the word “pivot,” without live events in more than gather together with-
all of my groceries. lining up for vaccines and six months. People were out fear, the first trip
Lobster Meat But there are things I boosters and drive through thrilled to be out again, to out without a mask,
miss, too: the way people swab testing, how innocent see people they hadn’t seen the first time traveling
Clams since 1953 came together to put
teddy bears in their win-
we were of what would
come next.
in months or even years, to
feel a return to normalcy.
again.
Some of us will run
dows and hold birthday In our home, we’re still But two events inside headlong into these,
parades, seeing busi- mostly masking out in of five days left me ex- while others will dip a
toe in to test the waters.
Whether you’re a
plunger or a dipper,
I hope you keep the
advice of Rev. Andrew
Laura Dolce is a former newspa- D’Angio White in
Lobster Rolls & Lobster Meat, per editor, longtime columnist mind, to give each oth-
Haddock, Salmon, Swordfish, Shrimp, and the executive director of the er grace - and space - to
make our own choices
Clam Chowder, Cheddar Biscuits and more! Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and
and move at our own
Arundel Chamber of Commerce. pace.
Beer & Wine Available She lives in Kennebunk with her
husband and her dog Finn, one Laura Dolce can
of her two daughters (thanks, be reached at Laura.
Open Wednesday-Saturday, 9-5 pandemic!) and grandpup Bowie. dolce@rocketmail.com.
122 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport
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Hundreds turned out at Kennebunk High School on March 12 to celebrate the life of a beloved community member, William Walker. Photo courtesy of Laura Butterworth
“He was always kind to
my child [who had a hard
time in school] and gave
great advice.”
“The best, most kind Everybody’s Different
and outgoing Teen Xtreme
counselor…I couldn’t wait Everyone’s the Same
to see his smile and ener-
getic self.” We are Different Colors
“As a coach his objec-
tive was always for the We have Different Names
kids to have fun no matter
how well they competed.” Mothers Sisters Daughters
“He was the best track
coach; he always believed Fathers Brothers Sons
in me.”
William also loved mak- Everybody’s Different
ing people laugh, includ-
ing during his 26-years as Everybody’s One
a school crossing guard for
the elementary and high --William Walker
schools. He recognized
regular commuters and
students and had a spe-
Poem written by
cial hand signal for each, William Walker
which drivers came to look
forward to. As Marylyn
Wentworth noted:
“William was the only
human being on the planet
who could make a traffic
jam fun. He was beloved
in this community.”
I met William in the
1990s, when my daugh-
ters were in high school.
He was always interested
in my youngest’s track
and field pursuits and
watched over my eldest
who worked at a local vid-
eo/pizza shop where she
often had closing shift. She William Walker and partner Laura Butterworth celebrate reaching the top of Mount
remembers William com- Washington. Walker succumbed to pancreatic cancer in late February. Photo courtesy of
ing in “being goofy and Laura Butterworth
telling jokes and sneaking
candy from the bulk candy
bins. We’d trash talk about
football (he, a Philly boy,
was obviously an Eagles
fan). He teased me mer-
cilessly, gave me great
advice and once made me
laugh so hard a piece of a
Swedish fish came out of
my nose. It took me years
to realize he wasn’t just
coming in to hang, he was
coming in to make sure I
was safe.”
Like so many others, I
will be forever grateful that
he was there – for me, for
my kids and for the com-
munity. He was and is, as
Kathe Wright noted in her
memories of William, “A
bright light in our lives that
remains in our hearts.”
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
each one moving further from traditional ways, and must Wednesday, April 13
Please send in your cope with the growing anti-Jewish sentiment in his country. Tax Help, Graves Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunkport,
events and activities Tickets $10 students, $12 adults, $12 streaming; https://our. 9 AM-1 PM, by appointment only. Prior to appointment,
show/thornton-academy/41763. FMI: thorntonacademy. packets are available for pick up at the front desk. In ad-
so we can spread the news! org or 207-602-4471. dition to completed paperwork, you must show proof of
If we don't know about it, vaccination, driver’s license/form of identification, and
we can't promote it! Woodcock Watch, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342 social security card. You will also find 1040 forms in the
Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 7-8:30 PM. Take to the trails vestibule. FMI 967-2778.
Send to publisher@ of the Wells Reserve at dusk to experience the fascinating
touristandtown.com aerial courtship “sky dance” of the famed timberdoodle. Wednesday Walk, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342
Individual $8/$6, family $20/$15. Registration required at Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 11 AM-12:30 PM. Almost a
suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x116. FMI wellsre- month into spring, what’s happening along the trails of the
serve.org/calendar Wells Reserve? Explore nature through a creative lens while
Ongoing: walking a mile or more in about 90 minutes. Free. Registra-
Tech Help at Graves Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunk- Friday, April 8 tion required at caryn@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 ext
port, weekdays 2:30-4 PM. If you need help setting up Face- Fiber Arts, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 110. FMI wellsreserve.org/calendar.
book, downloading books, creating photo folders, adding 10:30 AM. Have you been crafting during the past few
things to a virtual shopping cart, etc., stop by the Graves months? Join every Friday to show off your latest knitting Your Health Matters, Graves Library, 18 Maine Street,
Library, where Kennebunk High School students will help creation, get tips on your crochet technique, and just chat Kennebunkport, 9:30 AM. Please join us and staff from the
with all of your technology needs. No appointment neces- with old friends and make some new ones. All ages & levels Kennebunkport Health Department to identify ways to
sary. This program is being offered through a grant from of ability are encouraged to join. FMI sclaydon@wellstown. improve healthy choices and overall well-being. Copies of
the American Library Association. FMI 967-2778. org or 646-8181. the book Sit to Get Fit by Suzy Reading are available at the
Library. FMI call 967-2778.
Going on Now Saturday, April 9
Registration for the 30th Annual Kennebunk Beach Week of the Young Child™ Family Fun Day, Kennebunk Wednesday, April 13, 20, and 27
Classic 5K, Kennebunk. Walk, jog, or run - in person! - on Free Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk. Kennebunk Free History and the Importance of Getting it Right – a three
this USATF Certified Route on Sunday, June . Registra- Library is partnering with York County Early Childhood week course, South Coast Senior College, 12 PM. Instructor
tion begins at $25, with early bird pricing until May 1 and Coalition and the Maine Association for the Education of Lou Salome is the author of Violence, Veils and Bloodlines: Re-
discounts for students (18 and under) and seniors (60+). Young Children in presenting this Family Fun Day.“The porting from War Zones in Europe, Asia and Africa. He earned
Free cotton event t-shirts to the first 150 registered runners. Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration spon- a BS from the College of the Holy Cross and an MA from
Teams are encouraged. Prizes and awards to top runners sored by the National Association for the Education of Boston College. He is a retired COX Newspapers reporter
in age categories, and team prizes. Event proceeds support Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the who has covered the conflicts in Pakistan, Afghanistan and
programming and outreach at The Center, a nonprofit Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of the Middle East. Online registration required. To register,
in Lower Village that serves adults 50 and older. FMI: young children and their families and to recognize the early visit https://south-coast-senior-college.coursestorm.com.
visit www.kennebunkbeachclassic.com or call The Center childhood programs and services that meet those needs.” There is no charge for this class but space is limited. Proof
at 967-8514. KindKids will give a concert at 10:30 AM. A favorite of of vaccination will be required.
children and adults alike, Rob Duquette and Amanda
STEAM To-GO Kits for Kids, hosted by Kennebunk Free “Panda” Duquette offer performances that are interactive Portside Readers, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18
Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk. The kits include all and promote a positive message. During the day, the library Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 7 PM. Listen to stories, po-
the supplies for a fun experiment or activity. No regis- will offer fun activities, hours to be determined. Children’s ems, tales, essays, drama, songs and more by the Portside
tration required, available while supplies last. Kits will artwork supplied by Kennebunk’s public Pre-K will be Readers. Tune in on the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public
be available in the library and curbside by request. This displayed at the library. Masks are required for library pro- Library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel or watch on
month, kits will include all the materials needed to create grams. FMI call 985-2173 or visit www.KennebunkLibrary. the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. FMI call
butterfly feeders. Learn how to attract butterflies to your org or https://www.maineaeyc.org/. 967-2778.
house with recycled materials, plus interesting metamor-
phosis and butterfly facts. FMI or 985-2173. Welcome Spring Walk, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Thursday, April 14
342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 10-11:30 AM. It’s time Preschool Story Hour, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm,
Hand-picked Book Stacks, hosted by Kennebunk Free to look for signs of spring at the naturally beautiful Wells 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 10:30-11:30 AM. Join
Library, 112 Main Street, Kennebunk. Would you like to Reserve. Join Maine Master Naturalist Linda Littlefield Wells Reserve Education Director Suzanne Kahn to explore
borrow a stack of library items handpicked by a librarian? Grenfell to welcome spring with shared laughter and woodland animals through an outdoor reading of “Over
Let KFL choose for you. A KFL library card is required. FMI stories. $8/$6 or $20/$15 per family. Space is limited and in the Forest” and playful discovery along the trails. For
email ys@kennebunklibrary.org or call 985-2173. registration is required at 207-646-1555 ext 116 or suzanne@ ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Free. Registration required
wellsnerr.org. FMI wellsreserve.org/calendar. at suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x116. FMI well-
Wednesday, April 6 sreserve.org/calendar.
Nonfiction Book Group, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Sunday, April 10
Road, Wells, 4:30 PM. The Nonfiction book group will meet Berwick Winter Farmers’ Market, Berwick Town Hall, 11 Morning Book Group, Graves Library, 18 Maine Street,
in person at the library - all are welcome. The pick for this Sullivan St., Berwick, 10 AM-1 PM. This is the last winter Kennebunkport, 9:45 AM. This group meets the second
month is Zealot by Resa Aslan. FMI cappleby@wellstown. market of this season, where you can not only help sup- Thursday of every month. New members are always wel-
org or 646-8181. port your local farmers but also fill your refrigerators with come. FMI call 967-2778 or visit www.graveslibrary.org.
delicious and healthy fresh produce, meats, eggs, cheeses,
Tax Help, Graves Library, 18 Maine Street, Kennebunk- homemade teas, jellies, canned goods and more! Grab a Conversational French Language Group, Wells Public
port, 9 AM-1 PM, by appointment only. Prior to appoint- few other necessities too, such as handmade soaps, and all Library, 1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. An informal ap-
ment, packets are available for pick up at the front desk. natural skin and beauty products. Music by Scott & Donna proach to practicing or re-learning French. This week the
In addition to completed paperwork, you must show proof Music. FMI https://berwickwinterfarmersmarket.com. program is going to be in person. The session following will
of vaccination, driver’s license/form of identification, and be via zoom. FMI cappleby@wellstown.org or 646-8181.
social security card. You will also find 1040 forms in the Monday, April 11
vestibule. FMI 967-2778. What's Your Story? Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 Woodcock Watch, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, 342
Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 7 PM. Each week, our library Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 7-8:30 PM. Take to the trails
Parasites as Indicators of Conservation, Wells Reserve at director Mary-Lou Boucouvalas sits down with a commu- of the Wells Reserve at dusk to experience the fascinating
Laudholm Farm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, 12-1 nity member and talks to them about where they came from, aerial courtship “sky dance” of the famed timberdoodle.
PM. Parasites add to biodiversity and often act as critical what they do, their interests, etc. Tune in on the Louis T. Individual $8/$6, family $20/$15. Registration required at
links between species. They can also be better indicators of Graves Memorial Public Library’s Facebook page or You- suzanne@wellsnerr.org or 207-646-1555 x116. FMI wellsre-
ecological and evolutionary change than their free-living Tube channel, or watch on the Town of Kennebunkport’s serve.org/calendar
hosts. In this presentation, Dr. April Blakeslee will explain cable channel 1301. FMI call 967-2778.
how studying parasites can aid in conservation and resto- Saturday, April 16
ration efforts. Register through wellsreserve.org/calendar. Tuesday, April 12 KPort Egg-stravaganza, Kennebunkport Recreation, 20 Rec-
Miss Lyn Likes!, Graves Library, 18 Maine Street, Ken- reation Way, Kennebunkport, 9 AM-12 PM. $5/child. $3/
Portside Readers, Graves Memorial Public Library, 18 nebunkport, 10:30 AM. In this virtual program, Miss Lyn additional child. The 2nd Annual KPort Egg-stravaganza
Maine Street, Kennebunkport, 7 PM. Listen to stories, po- will feature various picture books that she loves for a will be an egg hunt for the ages. There will be 4 time blocks
ems, tales, essays, drama, songs and more by the Portside plethora of reasons. Tune in to Facebook or YouTube and offered. For tickets, visit kennebunkportrec.com/info/
Readers. Tune in on the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public see what is suggested. Any of them sound good? Call to activities/program_details.asp. See details on page 9 of
Library’s Facebook page or YouTube channel or watch reserve at 967-2778. this issue.
on the Town of Kennebunkport’s cable channel 1301. FMI
call 967-2778. David Vose and Sue Walko Concert, Wells Public Library, Youth Easter Egg Hunt, Waterhouse Center, 51 Main St.,
1434 Post Road, Wells, 6:30 PM. Vose and Walko are sea- Kennebunk, 10 AM-12 PM. This is a free event by Ken-
Thursday, April 7 soned musicians, having performed music for over 40 years nebunk Parks & Recreation Department, held rain or shine
Fiddler on the Roof, Thornton Academy, 438 Main St., between them. The two teamed up over a decade ago to at two locations, one for each age group: 1) Waterhouse
Saco, 7-10 PM. Thornton Academy Visual & Performing present fife and drum music from the 17th and 18th century - Ages 4 and under. 2) Parsons Field - Ages 5-10. Included
Arts and the TA Players present Fiddler on the Roof. Addi- in full costume. During their performances, they discuss the are: photos with the Easter Bunny and face painting. Be sure
tional performances April 8-10. Tevye, a Jewish milkman in instruments and histories in an energetic and entertaining to bring your own Easter baskets! 8 eggs per participant.
early 1900s Russia, sees his three eldest daughters married, manner. FMI sclaydon@wellstown.org or 646-8181. There will be 4 eggs with Golden Tickets in each area withYou can also read
