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The Boston Chamber Music Ensemble will open the Ogunquit Performing Arts’ 23rd annual Cham-ber Music Festival, Fri-day, June 9, at 8 PM at the Dunaway Center in Ogunquit. The festival, a two-weekend event, also features The Cascabel Trio, which will perform at the Dunaway Center Friday, June 16, at 8 PM.

Boston Chamber Music Ensemble

This is the 18th year that the Boston Chamber Music Ensemble has opened the festival. The ensemble is led by artistic director and clarinetist Thomas Hill, who invites performers to the event.

Hill has been a principal clarinetist with the Boston Philharmonic since 1992, and is a founding member of the Boston Chamber Music Society.

This year’s ensemble includes pianist Randall Hodgkinson, a featured soloist with many major orchestras, and a soloist and chamber music artist in festivals throughout the country. He is also a member of the faculty at the New England Con-servatory of Music and Wellesley College.

Also performing will be cellist Bruce Coppock. Coppock was a co-founder of the Boston Chamber Mu-sic Society, and he played regularly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for many years. He also has held numerous director positions at entities includ-ing Carnegie Hall, New England Conservatory of

Music and Boston Conser-vatory of Music.

The ensemble will per-form a program of Beet -hoven, Brahms and Fauré.

The Cascabel TrioThe Cascabel Trio is led

by pianist Janice Weber, and includes violinist Piotr Buczek, and cellist Timothy Roberts. They will perform works by Smetana and Dvorak.

Weber, a faculty mem-ber at Boston Conservatory of Music and M.I.T., has played with numerous orchestras, and she has per-formed at the White House, the National Gallery of Art, Carnegie Hall and Boston’s Symphony Hall, among other notable venues. She has also received acclaim for her recordings of Liszt and other classic pianists.

Buczek, a native of Poland, has performed throughout the world. He plays regularly with the Boston Modern Orches-

tra Project and the South Coast Chamber Players. He has made 11 recordings with his group Penderecki String Quartet.

Roberts is an active chamber musician, teacher, and orchestral player who tours nationally and inter-nationally. In recent years he has played frequently with several New England orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orches-

Ogunquit Performing Arts Will Present Annual Chamber Music Festival

The Cascabel Trio is led by pianist Janice Weber, center, and includes violinist Piotr Buczek, right, and cellist Timothy Roberts, left.

Pianist Randall Hodgkinson and cellist Bruce Coppock will be part of this year's Boston Chamber Music Ensemble.

tra, the Boston Pops Espla-nade Orchestra, and the Opera Company of Boston.

Tickets for each perfor-mance are $18 in advance, or $20 at the door; $5 for students. Adult tickets are $30 for the series, purchased in advance; available the Ogunquit Camera Shop, the Dunaway Center, the Ogunquit Welcome Center, or at at ogunquitperformin-garts.org FMI 646-6170.

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Chris Humphrey Band Coming to City TheaterChris Humphrey and

his jazz band will per-form in Biddeford at City Theater on Friday, June 9, at 7:30 PM. The concert, entitled “Big Band Tribute to the Rat Pack,” is a fun-draiser for the downtown revitalization organization Heart of Biddeford and Biddeford Middle School music programs.

Humphrey and his band will play music made famous by Frank Sina-tra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and more. The concert will be accompa-nied by a slide show of

performances by the Rat Pack.

Chris Humphrey is a jazz vocalist and composer. He has performed at Blue Note Jazz Clubs in New York, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Fukuoka, Japan, and has appeared at numerous jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad. A native of Merrimack, New Hampshire, he now lives in Kennebunk.

Members of Hum-phrey’s band have played with many musical lu-minaries including Louis Bellson, Clark Terry, James

Moody, Artie Shaw, Guy Lombardo, Tony Ben-nett, Bob Mintzer, Frank Sinatra, Dizzy Gillespie, The Beach Boys, The Four Tops and The Temptations among others.

Delilah Poupore, direc-tor of Heart of Biddeford, said the June 9 concert came about because of Humphrey's popularity at the summer Music in the Park series.

Poupore said, “We reached out to Chris and he came up with the idea of the Rat Pack theme. We thought it was a great idea

because so many people recognize songs made fa-mous during that era."

Tickets are $20 and are available through the City Theater box office or at www.CityTheater.org.

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Pastoral Grounds of the Wells Reserve Enhanced with "Power of Place" Sculpture Exhibit

These pieces – made of granite, bronze, wood, stoneware and steel – were carefully chosen and placed in view of a walking trail by arts consultant June LaCombe of Pownal, who represents the artists.

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profits going to the Laud-holm Trust, which is the Wells Reserve’s funding partner.

An opening reception will be held Wednesday, June 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the reserve. LaCombe

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His vision took shape after he learned of La-Combe’s work. LaCombe, who has a background in environmental education and art, has become well known for her work of the past 28 years as a consult-ant and curator, with a specialty in sculpture.

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Charov says the show, which is part of the re-serve’s theme of a “Sum-mer of Art & Science,” should enhance apprecia-tion for the reserve.

“This is a show about the power, fragility, and beauty of art, but also the Wells Re-serve,” he says. “This is a beauti-ful place devoted to education, con-servation, and re-search. The artwork here this summer reminds us how important those are, and why places like this are always worth saving.”

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WWI researcher and author Richard Rubin will discuss his new book, Back Over There, at a program at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk, on Satur-day, June 3, at 10 AM. The program is entitled, "Over There, Over There," a ref-erence to the song, "Over There," written in 1917 by George M. Cohan that was popular with U.S. troops and the public during both world wars.

In his first book, Last of the Doughboys, published in 2013, Richard Rubin introduced readers to a forgotten generation of Americans: the men and women who fought and won the First World War. He interviewed the war’s last survivors face-to-face to get the real story.

But he came to real-ize that to get the rest of the story, he had to visit the scenes of battle. In France he discovered that, while most Americans regard that war as dead and gone, to the French, who still live among its ruins and memories, it remains very much alive.

Years later, with the cen-tennial of the war magnify-ing this paradox, Rubin decided to go back. For months he followed the trail of the American Expe-

ditionary Forces on the Western Front, finding trenches, tunnels, bunkers, century-old graf-fiti and ubiquitous artifacts.

B u t h e a l s o f o u n d , a m o n g French citizens, an abiding fondness for America and Americans, and a colorful corps of local historians and archeologists who tirelessly ex-plore these sites and preserve the memories they e m b o d y w h i l e waiting for Americans to return and reclaim their own history and heritage in France.

Based on his New York Times series, Back Over There is a journey that is both reverent and icono-clastic, and always fasci-

nating, through a place where the past and present are never really separated.

Co-sponsored by Ken-nebunk Free Library, the KFL Genealogy Group and the Brick Store Museum, the event will take place at the Brick Store Museum’s Program Center at 4 Dane Street, behind the museum. Books are available for pur-chase through Nonesuch Books and a signing will follow the discussion.

Richard Rubin is also the author of Confederacy of Silence: A True Tale of the New Old South, as well as many articles for The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Smithsonian, among others.

A fifth-generation New Yorker, Rubin now lives in a small town in Maine.

Visit KFL’s website for links to Richard Rubin me-dia including an interview on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered and his most recent appearance on the PBS documentary, The Great War, which was created in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into the war on April 6, 1917.

Admission to "Over There, Over There" is free. FMI call KFL at 207-985-2173 or visit www.ken-nebunklibrary.org. The Brick Store Museum is located at 117 Main Street.

The museum is open year - round: Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM; Sunday, noon to 4 PM. Admission is $7.50, seniors $6, children ages 6 to 16 $3; or $20 per fam-ily. Museum members are admitted free.

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tains will once again team up with the Nonantum Re-sort of Kennebunkport and Cabela’s of Scarborough to give wounded war vet-erans a day of fishing for stripers, on Wednesday, June 14.

This is the third year the “Fishing for Freedom” event will be held. Charter boat captain Greg Metcalf of Kennebunkport says that he and another local captain, Bruce Hebert, ask other boat captains to give up three hours of their time in order to take vets who are part of the Wounded He-roes Program of Maine out for three hours of fishing.

Last year about 40 veterans went fishing; 10 captains provided boats. About the same numbers are expected for this year.

The boats leave the Nonantum dock at 10 AM and return at 1 PM. The vets are then honored with a boat salute by the Saco Fire Department, which pilots a ship at the mouth of the Kennebunk, near the Nonantum. A steak dinner follows, and the vets also receive a gift bag from Cabela’s.

Metcalf organized the event when Pam Payeur, executive director and founder of the Wounded

Heroes Program of Maine, contacted him about three years ago.

Payeur founded the volunteer-run non-profit organization in 2008, when her son returned from Iraq and was struggling with physical and psychological injuries. Payeur says that the injury that is perhaps

most frequent and most debilitating for war vets is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. “The bottom line is, most of them have PTSD – it is a trademark injury,” she says. “It is extremely difficult to handle.”

Events such as “Fishing for Freedom” help the vets in several ways, Payeur

says. “Events like this are crucial, to help them to get out of their heads – to try to feel normal,” she says. The vets also appreciate that this is a quiet way that others can thank them for their service, Payeur says, without feeling that they are in a spotlight in a way that can be uncomfortable.

Another positive aspect of the day is that “… it gives them an opportu-nity to connect with other veterans in a very natural way,” Payeur says.

Last year former presi-dent George H. W. Bush led the boats out, but Met-calf says he is not sure if that will happen this year.

“Fishing for Freedom” is one of three fishing events in Maine that the Wounded Heroes Program participates in. Payeur calls the Kennebunkport event, “An epic event,” and expressed gratitude to the charter boat cap-tains, Cabela’s and to the Nonantum, which donates food, facilities and staff to the day.

“Tina (Hewitt, the Non-antum Resort manager) doesn’t let us do a thing,” says Payeur.

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by Nancy McCallumLive music is easy to find in this part of Maine. Here

is an overview of pubs, clubs and other venues that offer live music during the summer months in and around southern coastal Maine, from the Old Orchard to Kittery.

Musical options range from laid back acoustic folk, to rock classics that inspire dancing. Or perhaps you’d like to join in on rousing renditions of Broadway show tunes? Note that many of the places listed here offer music year-round, or nearly year-round. Also, all the businesses listed here have Facebook pages.

Old ORCHARd BEACHOld Orchard Beach is a hotspot of live music in the

summer, thanks to its popularity as a summer destination.The biggest and best-known venue for high-energy

music and dancing is The Brunswick, at 39 West Grand Avenue. Live entertainment is offered day and night. Maine bands are featured – such as: Sparks the Rescue, The Inflatables, Quiet Act! and The Kilcollins Band. On Fridays and Saturdays, the music starts at 8:30 and ends at 1 AM. The Brunswick is always packed when peren-nial favorite Motor Booty Affair is there – catch them Saturday, June 3. 934-4873, thebrunswick.com.

Other places to hear music in town are GFB Scottish Pub, 32 Old Orchard St., 934-2171. Mr. Goodbar, 8 W. Grand Ave., 934-9100, mrgoodbars.com. The Pier Patio Pub, on the pier, 934-3595. Sunset Bar and Grill, 6 Fernald St., 934-5075. Pirates Patio and Galley, 2 Walnut St., 934-0031. Last Call Sports Bar, 4 First St., 934-9082.

OCEAN PARKOcean Park is an historic village of Old Orchard

Beach. In July and August, the Ocean Park Association offers classical, folk and jazz music on Wednesday and Sunday nights, starting at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. Wednesday performances, at the B.C. Jordan Hall on Temple Avenue, have a suggested $5 donation. Sunday shows are at the historic Temple building, also on Temple Avenue. Some events are free; check the calendar to be sure. For tickets or FMI: 934-9068. oceanpark.org.

SACOThe Kerrymen Pub at 512 Main Street, hosts many

local bands, such as JD Gilbert & The Night Train, Easy Money Band, Lower East Side and The Hurricanes. A must-see upcoming show is Don Campbell, Thursday, June 1, 6:30 PM. 282-7425, thekerrymenpub.com.

Run of the Mill Public House and Brewery at 100 Main St., offers live music Saturday nights, 8 to 11 PM, and Sunday afternoons, 4 to 7 PM. Local bands and musi-cians, TBA. 571-9648, runofthemill.net.

BIddEFORdElements on Main Street is just one of many busi-

nesses that are part of the city’s commerce revival. Elements is a coffeehouse and bookstore that offers live music some Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Enjoy soul, blues, funk, jazz, roots and bop. 265 Main St., 710-2011, elementsbookscoffeebeer.com

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to attract droves of people to the Funky Bow Beer Company’s tasting rooms, the live music on Friday and Saturday nights (5 to 9 PM) – and sometimes on Sunday afternoons (1 to 4 PM) – has made this place even more popular. Local musicians and bands play here, includ-ing Northern Charm, Billy Howard, The Windmills, Fog Ave., Rob Duquette, Seagrass, Tombstone and Pat Foley.

In good weather, the music is outdoors; if it rains, it is underneath a huge enclosed tent. Check the calendar for upcoming events. 21 Ledgewood Lane. FMI 423-9348 or funkybowbeercompany.com.

KENNEBUNKWith its fire pit and the fuchsia lighting cast on the

face of the building at night, it’s impossible to miss Old Vines Wine Bar on 173 Port Road in Kennebunk Lower Village. The two-floor restaurant and bar is often packed when live music is offered, most nights from Thursday through Sunday. Solo musicians and bands perform a variety of genres, from contemporary and classic folk, rock, R&B and more. Occasionally comedy nights are also offered. FMI oldvineswinebar.com or 967-2310.

Just down the street, Pedro’s Mexican Restaurant, at 181 Port Road, presents music inside, and also out on the patio. The music is as spicy as the food – bands such as Gorilla Finger Dub Band and Los Galactacos have recently played to enthusiastic patrons. FMI pedrosmaine.com or 967-5544.

The Pilot House, tucked a bit off the road at 4 West-ern Avenue, just before the bridge into Dock Square, is known for its lively atmosphere. The place is often standing room only during the summer, especially when popular local bands such as Fog Ave. play outside, weather permitting. FMI 967-9961.

KENNEBUNKPORTAlisson’s Restaurant, at 11 Dock Square, is a favorite

place for late nights; the pub doesn’t close until 12:30 AM on the weekends. There is live music Thursday nights, from 7 to 10 PM (“Taps & Tunes.”) Local musicians play covers and original music. FMI alissons.com or 967-4841.

The restaurant and pub at Kennebunkport Inn has recently been revamped, and is now known as “The

Burleigh.” Thursday night’s “Local Dish” is an especially popular music night, with a variety of local musicians popping in to play with host Lisa Mills.

Weather-permitting, the musicians per-form on the spacious outdoor deck, through September. Music is also offered Friday and Saturday nights, mostly by solo musicians such as Beau Dalleo, Don Wessells, Jim O’Neill and Sam Smithwick. 1 Dock Square. FMI kennebunkportinn.com or 967-2621.

Hurricane is a popular restaurant in the heart of Dock Square that has also become a popular music spot. Music is offered some Friday nights and every Saturday night. Local fave Ocean Ave. plays two Saturday nights of every month. Flash Allen is usually there one weekend night; other local musi-cians are also featured. 29 Dock Square. FMI hurricanerestaurant.com or 967-9111.

The Nonantum Resort and The Colony Hotel, at 95 and 140 Ocean Avenue respectively, offer music from the middle of June through Labor Day. Their music schedules will be featured in the June 15 issue of the Tourist News. FMI nonantumresort.com or 967-4050; colonymaine.com or 967-3331.

WEllSFeile, an Irish restaurant and pub at 1619 Post Road

(Rte. 1), offers karaoke on Friday nights and live music Saturday nights. Hear blues, rock and folk musicians such as Easy Money, School’s Out and the Porch Rockers. FMI feilerestaurantandpub.com or 251-4065.

The Laudholm Trust, which funds the 2,250-acre Wells Reserve, annually offers a concert series as part of its fundraising efforts. This year, the “Laudholm Live Concerts for the Coast” presents three concerts, all held on Thursday nights, at 7 PM.

The first, with The Windmills, is July 13. The band plays blues, R&B, jazz, soul and rock. The DaPonte String Quartet, a classical music ensemble, plays August 3; folk musicians First Person Plural, comprised of local musi-cians Monica Grabin and Dana Pearson, plays October 5.

The concerts are held in a restored 100-year-old barn at the reserve. $25 general admission, $20 Laudholm Trust members. FMI wellsreserve.org or 646-1555. The Wells Reserve includes research facilities, educational programs, community events and public walking trails through several preserved ecosystems.

OGUNqUITThe Front Porch piano bar in

Ogunquit is easy to find. Just drive into the heart of town and listen – and you will hear the rousing sound of happy voices. The genre is show tunes and old classics, with a rotating list of lo-

cal performers. Thursday through Sunday. (Dinner Cabaret is also being

presented on some Thursday nights). Seasonal favorite Kim Kuzma is

bringing back her popular Disco Sunday nights. 9 Shore Road.

FMI thefrontporch.com or 646-4005. Jonathan’s, at 92 Bourne Lane, is known for the

legends who perform on the concert stage adjoining the restaurant. Perennial favorites include Jonathan Edwards, Aztec Two Step and Judy Collins. FMI jona-thansogunquit.com or 646-4777.

YORKInn on the Blues, at 7 Ocean Avenue, is a high-energy

place featuring blues, rock, soul and R&B. A mix of bands and solo performers, local and regional. Upcom-ing shows include Secondhand Band, and Dana Brearley and James Folan. FMI 351-3221.

The Ship’s Cellar Pub, The Cabin Room and the Tav-ern at Chapman Cottage, all part of the York Harbor Inn at 480 York Street, offer live music many nights of the week through the summer. Weather-permitting, music is also offered on outside decks. Most performers are solo acts or duos. Regulars include Woody Allen, Pete Peter-son, Dave Gerard and Jerry Short. FMI yorkharborinn.com or 363-5119.

KITTERYThe Tributary Brewing Company at 10 Shapleigh

Road offers live entertainment in its tap room at varying times Friday through Sunday. Featuring local musicians such as Chris O’Neil, Jon Ross and the Rockspring Trio. FMI tributarybrewingcompany.com or 703-0093.

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Sarah dearing has an impressive roster of entertainers lined up for Vinegar Hill Theatre, which is housed in a restored post-and-beam barn.

by Valerie MarierVinegar Hill Theatre,

southern Maine's newest performance venue, opens the season with a new manager at the helm. Sarah Dearing brings a wealth of experience to the theater that opened in the restored historic farmstead in Arun-del last year.

Dearing honed her stage managing skills at Maine’s Waterville Opera House and Portland’s Merrill Au-ditorium, among other large performance venues.

“But after 20 years working with other peo-ple’s productions, I’m just so happy to be here at Vin-egar Hill,” she says. “This is a special place, I’m part of a great team, and it’s my curtain!”

Dearing says that the size of the 240-seat post-and-beam barn theater, built in 1887, is a definite draw for big-name per-formers.

She says, “Many of our headliners perform in huge open arenas with thousands of spectators. They’ve told me they like coming to Vinegar Hill because they love this part of Maine and they truly ap-

preciate the intimacy and warmth of our theater.”

That explains, in part, how she’s been able to book nationally acclaimed performers, including re-nowned Irish tenor Ronan Tynan, comedian and To-ny-award winner Robert Klein, and Billboard pop star and singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega.

Dearing says, “But we have so many other special treats that will enchant our guests this summer, such as Maine-grown talent like Rustic Overtones, accom-panied by the Maine Youth Rock Orchestra (MYRO), and Ellis Paul, sharing the stage with Sophie B. Hawkins.”

Folk singer Livingston Taylor, Chicago’s comedic group “Best of the Second City” and country legend Larry Gatlin also join the stellar roster of cabaret, classical, rock and blues music inked on the Vinegar Hill calendar.

Dearing says, “It was thrilling when we were able to secure a ‘wow-worthy’ season closer by booking the Platters, who helped shape the foundation of music as we know it.”

“We have some giant surprises, too,” Dearing says. “Some are return per-formers from last season, like Ronan Tynan, who sold out the house. Others are Broadway stars or political commentators who will be new to Vinegar Hill.” Dear-ing urges patrons to check the web site regularly “be-cause we are literally book-ing talent every week.”

A special new addition this season is “Sunday Chill at the Hill.” Every Sunday at 3 PM in July and August (except August 6), guests can enjoy cock-tails in the rustic outdoor Garden Bar, with acoustic music and nibbles from lo-cal food trucks. “It’s part of our ‘Sunday Series’ where we feature an early curtain ticketed show at 6:30 PM,” Dearing says.

Patrons will also enjoy strolling through the newly constructed labyrinth just outside the Garden Bar, complete with winding paths created with sea-shells. Dearing says, “The labyrinth was designed as an activity for people as they wait in line at the box office to pick up their tick-ets. It takes ‘waiting’ and

turns it into an opportunity to enjoy your time.”

Dearing is also especially pleased about the July 12 fundraiser being held at Vin-egar Hill. She says, “We’ve got the Bob Charest Quartet performing jazz standards and contemporary music. Profits from this event will benefit the Center for Griev-ing Children, an outreach, peer support and education program throughout South-ern Maine.”

“We’re building on the success of last season,” Dearing says of Vinegar Hill’s 2016 debut. She cred-its managing partners Tim Harrington and Debbie Lennon for their “fabu-lous support” in creating this season’s lineup of live music and top-notch talent.

“I’ve also got a great team in my sales and mar-keting people, so we antici-pate lots of good things hap-pening in the wonderful old barn this summer and fall.”

Vinegar Hill Music The-atre is located at 53 Old Post Road, Arundel, just off Route 1. There is plenty of free parkinwg. FMI on performances/tickets, visit www.vinegarhillmusicthe-atre.com or call 985-5552.

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The intimacy and warmth of Vinegar Hill Theatre, located just off Route 1 in Arundel, is a draw for big-name performers.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 31USS Squalus, 7 PM York Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. Historian David Ramsay will tell the story of the sinking, rescue and recovery of the submarine, and will include many photographs from the period. The program is free and open to the public. FMI 363-2818 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, JUNE 2Lunch and Learn: Solar Energy, noon, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. An educator from ReVision Energy will speak about the pros and cons of solar energy. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch; light snacks and beverages will be provided. FMI 646-8181.

Opening Reception, "Down to Earth, All Our Best," 5 to 7 PM, Red Door Pottery Studio, 44 Government St., Kittery Foreside. The show and sale features potters of the Southern Maine Clay Guild. Red Door Pottery Studio hours are any day of the week by chance or by appointment. FMI 439-5671.

First Friday Wine and Cheese Reception, 5 to 7 PM, Rusty Fly Gallery & Gift, 24 Ocean Ave. (upstairs), Kennebunkport. Local and regional artists featured.

Primal Purge Kick Off Party for the Scottish Festival, 7 to 9 PM, the Brunswick, Old Orchard Beach. Features a concert with Albannach and a giant bonfire. FMI OOB365.com or 590-4201.

Concert with Fellswater, 8 to 9:30 PM, Hooligan's Land-ing Steak and Ale Pub, on the Pier, Old Orchard Beach. FMI OOB365.com or 590-4201.

SATURDAY, JUNE 3Annual Plant Sale, 9 AM to noon, Dyer Library/Saco Mu-seum lawn, 371 Main St., Saco. Rain or shine. Locally grown perennials and a selection of vegetable seedlings. Hosted by the Saco Bay Gardening Club. FMI 284-1114.

Digital Landscape Photography Workshop, 9 AM to noon, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Tuition $100. Continues June 10, June 17, June 24. Pre-registration is required. FMI and to register, Touching Earth EcoArt Col-laborative, 251-6029 or [email protected].

Annual Garden Day and Yard Sale, 9 AM to 1 PM, First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. Hosted by the Ladies’ Society. Garden items for sale will in-clude plants, seeds, vases, pots and other garden-related items. The yard sale will have a variety of items, including the church’s cookbook. Hot dogs and other refreshments will be available for purchase. The church is 1.5 miles south of the Seashore Trolley Museum, next to Arundel Ceme-tery. FMI call 967-3897 on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

The Shops at Cape Neddick 3rd Anniversary Celebra-tion. Flower sales, tent sale, food and music. Continues June 4. 1300 Rte. 1, Cape Neddick. FMI 363-2500 and Facebook.

Metis of Maine Annual Powwow, with Indian dancing, drumming, singing, crafts for sale, auction, food and more, Yellow Feather Cultural Center, 105 Gould Rd. (off Rte. 5), Dayton. Continues on June 4. Admission charged. FMI me-tisofmaine.org.

Saturdays in History – History Games, anytime from 10 AM to 1 PM, Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit, 938 Post Rd., Wells. $4 per family, materials provided to make old-fashioned crafts. Sponsored by Crickets Corner Toys and Kites. Continues Saturday, May 27. FMI 646-4775 or [email protected].

Over There, Over There with author Richard Rubin, 10 AM, Brick Store Museum Program Center, 4 Dane St., Ken-nebunk. Books will be available for signing and purchase after Rubin's talk, and at Nonesuch Books in Biddeford. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsors are Ken-nebunk Library, Kennebunk Library Genealogy Group and the Brick Store Museum. FMI 985-2173.

Scottish Festival, 10 AM, Old Orchard Beach. Opening cere-monies with clan and pipe parade, highland dancing, pipers, harps and fiddlers, artisans, athletic competitions and Scot-tish food. FMI Sharri MacDonald 590-4201 or oob365.com.

Celtic Harp and English Tea, 4 to 6 PM, Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, 5 Lebanon St., Sanford. Features harp-ist Judy Saiki. Tea from the Tea Space, Ogunquit, plus fin-ger sandwiches, home-baked scones and assorted sweets. Advance tickets $15, youth $10, family $40; at the door $18/$12/$45. Proceeds benefit the work of SUUC includ-ing the Corner Cupboard non-Food Pantry. FMI and tickets, 324-3191.

“The Artist’s Choice,” 5 to 7 PM, Mast Cove Galleries, 1 Mast Cove Lane, Kennebunkport. Works by all gallery art-ists and featuring paintings and sculpture by several new artists. Music by Tom Snow. FMI 967-3453 or mastcove.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 426th Annual Kennebunk Beach Classic 5K, 9:30 AM, the Center, 175 Port Rd. (Rte. 35), Kennebunk Lower Village. Cer-tified oceanside course for families as well as serious runners. $25 in advance; $30 race day. Proceeds benefit local seniors through the center’s programming and outreach. FMI and to register online kennebunkbeachclassic.com.

Pasco Lecture Series with Elizabeth Brundage, 2 to 3 PM, Graves Memorial Library, 18 Maine St., Kennebunkport. The series is co-sponsored by Stephen and Tabitha King, Ken-nebunk Savings Bank and the Graves Library snack team. Light refreshments will be served. FMI 967-2778.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6Bird Banding Demonstration, 7 AM, Wells Reserve, Laud-holm Farm Rd., Wells. Free with admission. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

Fire of ’47, 70th Anniversary Exhibit opens, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Discover the famous Fire of 1947 that destroyed 200,000 acres statewide, includ-ing York County. FMI 985-4802 or brickstoremuseum.org.

Tech Tuesday: CloudLibrary, 2:30 PM, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. Adult Services librarian Andrea Ka-zilionis will provide hands-on instruction on how to access e-Books, eAudio books, how to load the CloudLibrary on compatible devices and more. Please bring your own devices to the class. FMI 646-8181.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7Power of Place Sculpture Show Opening, 4:30 to 6:30 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Free with admission. Maine Media Collective will co-host reception.FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 8Kennebunk Beach History Walking Tour, 2 PM. Begins at Trinity Chapel, Railroad Avenue, Kennebunk Beach. Learn the history of the development of Kennebunk Beach as a tourist destination. About a one-mile loop, 60-90 minutes, led by trained tour guide. $10.00 per person/$5 for mem-bers. Continues Thursdays through August. FMI 985-4802 or brickstoremuseum.org.

Hydroponic Gardening Workshop, 4 to 6 PM, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Meet at the All Seasons Garden behind the Mather Building. Master Garden-ers Jolene Staruch and Allan Amioka will lead participants through the basics of growing lettuce, herbs and more indoors. $5 donation is requested. The All Seasons Garden Series is brought to Laudholm Farm by UMaine Extension's York County Master Garderner Volunteers. FMI and to pre-register 324-2814 or [email protected].

Classic Silent Film Series, 7 PM, Leavitt Theatre, 259 Main St., (Rte 1), Ogunquit. This week's film is Running Wild starring W. C. Fields. Jeff Rapsis will provide live musical accompani-ment. Admission $10. FMI 646-3123 or leavitttheatre.com.

Full Moon Canoe Tour, 7:30 PM arrival; tour, 8 to 9:30 PM, Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center, 92 Pine Point Rd., Scar-borough. Continues June 9. Advance registration required. FMI, to register, fees and summer schedule, 883-5100.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Mama Mia, Ogunquit Playhouse, Rte. 1, Ogunquit. Contin-ues to July 1. FMI, show times and tickets, 646-5511.

Rebecca Kinkead Exhibit at Maine Art Shows, 10 Chase Hill Rd., Kennebunk Lower Village. Gallery open daily 11 AM to 5 PM. Continues to June 17. FMI maine-art.com or 967-0049.

14th Annual “Back to the Beach” Corvette Weekend, Old Orchard Beach. Corvette display and parade, clambake, cruise in, music and more. Continues to June 11. FMI back-2thebeach.net.

Village Art Walk begins, 5 to 7 PM, participating galleries in Kennebunkport and Lower Village. Free admission, open to the public, refreshments. Continues the second Friday of the month through September. Sponsored by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce. FMI and a list of galleries, 967-0857 or gokennebunks.com.

Brick Store Museum at Night, 5 to 8 PM, Brick Store Mu-seum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Museum will stay open during the Second Friday ArtWalk; free admission.

Chris Humphrey Big Band Tribute to the Rat Pack, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Tickets $20. FMI and tickets, citytheater.org.

Chamber Music Festival, 8 PM, Dunaway Center, 23 School St., Ogunquit. Concert with Boston Chamber Music perform-ing Beethoven, Brahms and Fauré. Tickets $18 advance, $20 door, $5 students, $30 series. Series continues June 16, 8 PM, with the Cascabel Trio performing Smetana and Dvořák. FMI and tickets on at ogunquitperformingarts.org.

Night Hike, 8 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Members $5, nonmembers $7, families $15. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10Bird Walk, 7:30 AM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Continues every other Saturday from June through August. Free with admission. Bring your own binoculars if you have them. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

Choice Art Show opens at Maine Art Shows, 10 Chase Hill Rd., Kennebunk Lower Village. Gallery open daily 11 AM to 5 PM. Continues to June 29. FMI maine-art.com or 967-0049.

"The Wisdom of Wings – Avian Inspirations," a group exhibition, opens with a reception from 5 to 7 PM, Arundel Farm Gallery, 76 Arundel Road, Arundel. On Saturday, June 22, there will be an Artists' Conversation, 6 to 8 PM, with special guests from The Wildlife Center of Cape Neddick. Exhibit continues through June 24. FMI call 561-702-6396 or visit www.ArundelFarmGallery.com.

Art After 5, 5 to 7 PM, True North Gallery, 27 Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Opening art exhibit featuring award-winning contemporary artist Diane Boulet. FMI 318--3192 or [email protected].

Don Roy Trio Concert, 7:30 to 9 PM, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Tickets $20/$18. FMI and reserva-tions 929-6472 or sacorivertheatre.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11Pasco Lecture Series with local author Roger Ginn, 2:30 PM, Graves Library, 18 Maine St., Kennebunkport. Ginn will discuss his latest book New England Must Not Be Trampled On. Sponsored by the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation, Kennebunk Savings Bank and the Graves Library Snack Team. Light refreshments will be served. FMI 967-2778.

Fences, Spring Film Series, 7 PM, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Rd., York. FMI 363-2818 or [email protected].

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TUESDAY, JUNE 13Bird Banding Demonstration, 7 AM, Wells Reserve, Laud-holm Farm Rd., Wells. Free with admission. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14Mindful Hike, 10 PM, Wells Reserve, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Members $5, nonmembers $7, families $15. FMI 646-1555 or wellsreserve.org.

Weeding Wednesdays, 10 AM to noon, Hamilton House gardens, 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick. Work includes seasonally appropriate tasks. Drop-ins welcome. Continues the second Wednesday of each month. FMI 384-5269.

"Garden Interventions" Series, 10 AM to 5 PM, in the sculp-ture gardens of the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Rd., Ogunquit. Julia Einstein will lead participants in this one-day participatory art installation entitled "The Art-ist's Garden." FMI 646-4909 or ogunquitmuseum.org.

Concerts in the Park, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Lafayette Park, Storer St., Kennebunk. The season kicks off with the Scharff Broth-ers. Concerts are free and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank. Parking in the lot behind the old Garden Street Market. FMI kennebunkrec.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15Launch! A Maritime Festival begins and continues through June 18. Features events throughout Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel that celebrate all things mari-time, : a boat launch, guided walking tours, a craft fair on the River Green, a lobster bake on the waterfront with live music, a boat parade, and a traditional Blessing of the Fleet. Organized by the KK & A Chamber of Commerce. FMI goken-nebunks.com. See story on page 22.

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Arundel Farm Gallery re-opens for its second season on Saturday, June 10, with a group exhibition of avian-inspired artwork, entitled “The Wisdom of Wings.” The opening re-ception will be held that evening from 5 to 7 PM.

The exhibit will include a variety of mediums by Maine artists including collagraphs by Kathleen Walsh Buchanan, encaus-tic wax paintings by Ber-ri Kramer, scratchboard originals by Susan Wilder, and wood carvings and paintings by American folk artist Doug Frati, who has exhibited at the Portland Museum of Art.

Also on view will be works by two artists from the United Kingdom in-cluding printmaker Hes-ter Cox, and Seren Bell, whose original pen, ink and crayon drawings are collected by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

The show runs through Saturday, June 24. On

Thursday, June 22, from 6 to 8 PM, there will be an artists’ conversation with staff members from The Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick. A portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to the center.

Arundel Farm Gal-lery is located 1.5 miles from Dock Square in Ken-nebunkport; the historic home and carriage house have two gallery spaces.

The Carriage House Gallery offers a curated collection of contemporary art with themes of nature. The 1790 Gallery features group and solo artist ex-hibitions throughout the summer and fall.

FMI visit www.Arun-delFarmGallery.com or call Julie Feingold at 561-702-6396. Brahma Cockerel by Seren Bell is among the artwork that

will be shown in the avian-inspired exhibit.

Arundel Farm Gallery Opens with Group Show"The Wisdom of Wings"

5th Annual Paddle Battle and Kennebunk River Race will take place on Sunday, August 6, 1 to 5 PM, Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Ave., Ken-nebunkport. Festival features kayak, canoe, SUP and surfboard races up the Kennebunk River. Family friendly activities, barbecue and music on the resort's waterfront lawn. Race begins at 2 PM. FMI 207-967-4050.


ClASSIC CAR EvEntS Bentley’s Saloon, Rte.1, Arundel, Tuesdays, 5 PM to dusk, May 16 to September 19. FMI bentleysaloon.com or 985-8966.Blast from the Past, 114 Sokokis Trail (Rte. 5), East Wa-terboro, Fridays, 5 to 8 PM, May 19 to September 1. FMI blastfromthepastme.com or 247-8005.Classic Car Tours, Motorland, 2564 Portland Rd. (Rte. 1), Arundel. Daily 10 AM to 5 PM. Guided tours; admission charged. Over 150 classic cars and trucks from 1915–1985 including Duesenberg, Ferarri, Maserati, cars from U.S. presidents, Hollywood stars and royalty. FMI 710-6699 or motorlandamerica.com Eliot Commons, Rte. 236, Eliot, last Saturday of the month, 4 PM, May through September. For vehicles1972 and old-er. Hosted by Kruise Knights. FMI Kruise Knights Facebook page or 252-1976.Joe’s Deli Cruise-In/Sonny's Convenience Store, Middle Rd./Old Berwick Rd., Lyman, alternating Mondays, 4 PM, May 15 through August. FMI Joe’s Deli and Pizza Facebook page or 985-6238. Sanford Sound Monthly Cruise Night and Meet-Up, 1458 Main St.,Sanford, second Saturday of the month, 5 to 8 PM, May 13 through September 9. FMI sanfordsound.com or 490-4900. TJ's Pizza Weekly Cruise-In, 366 Elm St., Biddeford, Thurs-days, 5 to 7 PM, May 4 through September 28. FMI 284-6133.

COMMunIty SAlESBook Sale at the Book Shed of the Libby Memorial Library, 27 Staples St., Old Orchard Beach. Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM. FMI 934-4351. Gently used books, DVDs, CDs and other items. Proceeds benefit library programs and acquisitions. Book Sale, Wells Public Library, 1434 Post Rd., Wells. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 1 to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM. Collection updated weekly; books, 25 cents to $5. FMI wellslibrary.org or 646-8181.Cargo Shop at the Church on the Cape, 3 Langsford Rd., Cape Porpoise. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 to 4 PM, April through November, plus Saturdays,10 AM to noon, June through November. Affordable clothing, household items, white-elephant articles, linens, collectibles, books and games. FMI 967-5787.

EquInE EvEntS BlixxHorses educational programs, including individual-ized horse therapy. Learn about horse behavior, care and communication. Kennebunk. By appointment only. FMI blixxhorses.org or BlixxHorses Facebook page or 985-1994.Women and Horses Workshop, a hands-on learning ex-perience, After Mustang Rescue, 463 West St., Biddeford, Mondays, 6 to 7:30 PM. FMI about fee, and/or to register, 284-7721.

Fun And GAMESBingo, Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody. Senior center. Starting May 10; for dates and details, wocam.org or 646-7775. Must be over 16 to play.

Bingo, Ramsdell Rogers American Legion Post 56, Meadowbrook Plaza, Rte.1, York, every Monday, 7 PM. Doors open 6 PM. FMI ramsdellrogers56.com or 363-9827.Cribbage Club, Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library,18 Maine St., Kennebunkport, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 PM. All ages and levels welcome. Bring your own boards. FMI graveslibrary.org or 967-2778. Duplicate Bridge (ACBL-Sanctioned), Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody, Tuesdays, noon to 3:30 PM. If a partner is needed, arrive by 11:45 AM. FMI wocam.org or 646-7775.Square Dancing, Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Square Dance Club, Wells Activity Center,113 Sanford Road, (Rte. 109), Wells. Sundays,1:30 to 5 PM, September through May; 7 to 9:30 PM, June through August. FMI nubblelighthousekeep-ers.squaredanceme.us or Don Braun 312-8114.

GAllERIES And ARtS ACtIvItIESBiddeford + Saco ArtWalk, venues downtown and in the mills, last Friday of the month, 5 to 8 PM, April 28 through October 27. FMI biddefordsacoartwalk.com or 370-9130.Fiber Arts Group, Wells Library, 1434 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Wells, Fridays, 10:30 AM to noon. Open to all needleworkers, all ages and abilities. FMI [email protected] or 646-8181.Knitting and Crafting Group, Thursdays, 1:30 to 4 PM. Drop-ins always welcome to knit, crochet, embroider, hook rugs, or do another craft project. Deering Room, Dyer Library, Rte. 1, Saco. FMI 283-3861.Maine Women in the Arts meets the first Thursday of the month, alternating between an 8 AM and 7 PM meeting. A business meeting about upcoming art shows is often followed by a discussion or program. Open to the public. Meeting location TBA. FMI www.mainewomenarts.com.Painting Group, Engine, 128 Main St., Biddeford. Saturdays, 11 AM to 1 PM. Bring your own supplies; $10 fee. Beginners welcome. Amanda Hawkins, instructor. FMI and/or to register, [email protected] or 370-9130.Saco Bay Artists invites artists to join. Meetings are held at The Pines, 20 Manor St., Ocean Park, second Monday of the month. Meetings alternate between noon and 6:30 PM. (PM meeting June 12.) FMI sacobayartists.org or 937-2125.

Village Art Walks, Lower Village, Kennebunk and Dock Square, Kennebunkport. Second Friday of the month, 5 to 7 PM, June through September, and December. FMI gokennebunks.com or 967-0857.

KId StuFFPreschool story and adventure hour, Animal Welfare Society, 46 Holland Rd., West Kennebunk, Thursdays, 10 to 11 AM, through June 15. Free; donations accepted. FMI animalwelfaresociety.org or 985-3244.

lIGhthOuSESBoon Island Lighthouse. Six miles northeast of Cape Neddick in York. First commissioned as a beacon in 1799; lighthouse built in 1811, then rebuilt in 1855. 133 ft. tower. The island was the site of the 1710 shipwreck of the British ship Nottingham Galley, which was the subject of Kenneth Roberts’ novel Boon Island. Not open to the public. Visible from Long Sands Beach or Sohier Park in York, or by boat. FMI newenglandlighthouses.net.

Goat Island Lighthouse, Cape Porpoise Harbor, Pier Rd., Kennebunkport. Established in 1833 and rebuilt in 1859. 25 ft. tower. Close to shore, and can be viewed from Cape Porpoise pier or visited by boat. If home, lighthouse keepers will give tour. Owned and maintained by Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. FMI kporttrust.org. FMI on boat tours, 831-3663; for kayaking rental information, 888-925-7496 or 967-6065.

Nubble Light, off Cape Neddick, York. Lighthouse built on small island near shore in 1879. Not open to the public. 41 ft. tower. Visible from Sohier Park on Nubble Rd. “The Nubble” is said to be the most photographed lighthouse in the country. Owned by the town of York. Friends of Nubble Light operate a visitors’ center and gift shop in Sohier Park. Gift shop and center open mid-April through October. Open daily 9 AM to 4 PM to mid-May; 9 AM to 7 PM through October. FMI newenglandlighthouses.net. FMI for boat trip, finestkindcruises.com or 646-5227.

Wood Island Light, Biddeford. Two miles east of mouth of Saco River. Visible from East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Biddeford Pool. Built in 1808, and rebuilt in 1858. 47 ft. tower. Accessible by boat. The Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse offers tours from Vines Landing, Biddeford Pool, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 and 11 AM; and Thursdays, 5 and 6 PM, June through August. Reservations required. Fifteen-minute boat ride to island. Free; donations appreciated to Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse. FMI woodislandlighthouse.org or 200-4552.

MuSEuMSAlfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Rd., Alfred. Restored buildings of former Shaker community. Wednesdays and Saturdays, 1 to 4 PM, May to October. FMI alfredshakermu-seum.org or 324-8669 or 324-7650.

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Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St., Kennebunk. Housed in a block of restored 19th century buildings. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Wednesday, 10 AM to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, Sunday, noon to 4 PM. There are ongoing exhibits that showcase the area's history. Admission: adults $7.50; seniors $6; children, ages 6 to 16, $3; under age 6, free. On weekends there is a family rate of $10 for up to six members. Admission is free for museum members. FMI brickstoremuseum.org or 985-4802.

Counting House Museum in South Berwick, on Main (Rte. 4) and Liberty streets, formerly a cotton factory built beside the Salmon Falls River in the 1830s.The brick building is the headquarters of the Old Berwick Historical Society, which owns and maintains the property. The building contains one of northern New England’s last textile mill ballrooms. The museum has a permanent collection of artifacts, photographs and documents, and hosts regular exhibitions showcasing the heritage of this area, which was the site of the first permanent settlement in Maine. Open 1 to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, May through October. Admission is free. FMI obhs.net or 384-0000. Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, 200 Rogers Rd. Ext., Kittery. Items and artifacts that reflect Kittery’s rich historical and maritime past, including shipbuilding, toys, archaeological finds and household artifacts. Special programs offered year-round. Open Saturday and Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM, mid-April through Columbus Day. Adults, $3; children 7 to 15, $1.50; under 7, free. FMI kitterymuseum.com or 439-3080. Meetinghouse Museum, 938 Post Road (Rte. 1), Wells. Home of the Historical Society of Wells-Ogunquit. Nautical artifacts, decorative arts, historical items, genealogical research library. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 AM to 4 PM; Free tours of the Meetinghouse Museum on Saturdays, 10 AM to 1 PM. Donations accepted. FMI historicalsocietyofwellsandogunquit.org or 646-4775. Museums of Old York, York St.,York village. A complex of historical buildings.Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, 1 to 5 PM, May 29 through September 3. Fall hours, September 7 to October 15: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM; Sunday, 1 to 5 PM. FMI oldyork.org or 363-1756.Ogunquit Fire Company Fire Museum, Firemen’s Park, 86 Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. On view 24 hours a day. View the steam pumper, firefighting memorabilia and memorials.Ogunquit Heritage Museum, 86 Obed’s Lane, Ogunquit. June through October. Tuesday–Saturday, 1 to 5 PM. Free. FMI ogunquitheritagemuseum.org or 646-0296. Ogunquit Museum of American Art , 543 Shore Rd.,Ogunquit,10 AM to 5 PM, May through October. Exhibitions, recent acquisitions and works from the museum’s permanent collection. Current exhibits: "Dahlov Ipcar: Creative Growth," "Carl Austin Hyatt: Salt/Sea/Stone," "Gary Haven Smith," "Ernest Hemingway and Henry Strater," "Tradition and Excellence: Art and Ogunquit, 1914-1918." FMI ogunquitmuseum.org or 646-4909.

Pasco Exhibit Center, Kennebunkport Historical Society, 125 North St., Kennebunkport. Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, year-round. Admission $5; free for KHS members. FMI kennebunkporthistoricalsociety.org or 967-2751.Saco Museum, 371 Main St. (Rte. 1), Saco. Tuesday–Thursday, noon to 4 PM; Friday, noon to 8 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM; also Sunday, noon to 4 PM, June through December. Adults $5, seniors and students $3, children 7 to 18, $2, 6 and under free. Free admission, Fridays, after 4 PM. FMI dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org or 283-3861.Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunk-port. Largest electric railway museum in the world. Opens May 6. Saturdays and Sundays only until Memorial Day, then open daily through Columbus Day. Open Saturdays and Sundays through October 29. 10 AM to 5 PM. FMI trol-leymuseum.org or 967-2800.Strawbery Banke Museum, 14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Restored furnished houses, exhibits, historic landscapes and gardens, and costumed role players on 10-acre site. Open daily, 10 AM to 5 PM, May 1 through October 1. Adults $20, children 5 to17 years $10, family $50. Children under 5 and museum members, free. FMI strawberybanke.org or 603-433-1100.

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White Columns (formerly known as the Nott House), 8 Maine Street, Kennebunkport. Historic 1853 Greek Revival home with restored gardens and gift shop, owned and maintained by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Open Wednes-day–Saturday, May through August. Open Saturdays only, September through Columbus Day. 10 AM to 4 PM. Adults $10, under 12, free. FMI kennebunkporthistoricalsociety.org or 967-2751.

OutdOOR ACtIvItIESBirding Watching. Various locations, sponsored by York County Audubon, Wednesdays, 8 AM, May through Sep-tember. Bring your own scope. Members $5, non-members $8. FMI York County Audubon Facebook page or 391-8071.Cliff Walk,York Harbor. The one-mile walk starts at the public parking lot (parking permit required) beside the Stage Neck Inn, off Route 1A. Free parking is available on Rte. 1A. The walk winds along the edge of rock cliffs, and offers dramatic views of the crashing surf. Also offers views of some of York’s most beautiful estates. The trail is narrow and rocky, and without a guardrail in places. Rubber-soled shoes are advised. Cycling, Maine Coast Cycling Club leads rides from Ken-nebunkport Bicycle Company, 34 Arundel Rd., Kennebunk-port, Sundays, 8 AM and Tuesdays, 5:45 PM, May through October. FMI mainecoastcycling.com or 205-7159.Cycling, group rides on Wednesdays, 5:30 PM, and Sundays, 8 AM. Meet at Fast & Happy Bicycles shop at 463 Main St., Springvale. FMI 502-2280. A women’s cycling group meets every other Saturday, 8:30 AM. FMI 318-4682.East Point Sanctuary, end of Lester B. Orcutt Blvd., Bidd-eford Pool. A water and shore bird-watching haven, with views of Wood Island Light. No dogs. Open year-round. FMI maineaudubon.org.Ferry Beach State Park, Bayview Rd. (Rte. 9), Saco. Includes picnic area, nature trails and nature center. Open 9 AM to sun-set, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Also can be visited off-sea-son, by parking outside the locked gate and walking in. Dogs prohibited on beach April 1 to September 30. Adults (ages 12 to 64), Maine residents, $5; non-residents, $7. Seniors (65+), Maine residents, free; non-residents, $2. Children 5 to 11, $1; under 5, free. FMI maine.gov or 283-0067.

Fisherman’s Walk and Wiggly Bridge, York. The walk is three-quarters of a mile, and starts at the George Mar-shall Store on Lindsay Road, near Hancock Wharf. It leads through Steedman Woods Preserve to the Wiggly Bridge, a 75-foot-long mini-suspension pedestrian bridge, then crosses Route 103 to the Sayward-Wheeler House, and ends at Edward’s Harborside Inn on Stage Neck Road. Marginal Way, Ogunquit, is a one-mile paved walkway that follows the shore from Perkins Cove to Shore Road. A favorite spot for artists and photographers, because of its scenic overlook of surf and rocky outcroppings. Parking is available at Perkins Cove. Milliken Mills Trails Park, a 70-acre park off Portland Avenue near Milliken Mills Road, Old Orchard Beach. Hiking and biking trails, both off road and on, educational signage, a picnic area, a gravesite of a Revolutionary War soldier. Off-street parking with easy access to the Eastern Trail (ET).Mount Agamenticus in York, elev. 692, (also known as “The Big A”) is the tallest hill on the Atlantic seaboard between Florida and Mount Desert in Acadia National Park. On a clear day, panoramic views extend along the Maine coast, west to Mount Washington in New Hampshire and south to Boston. A variety of trails available for hikers and mountain bikers. The summit is a popular site in the fall for watching migrating hawks, including peregrine falcons, bald eagles and osprey. Access from Mountain Road, off Route 1. FMI agamenticus.org or 363-1102.Petanque Club, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Heath St., Old Orchard Beach. Tuesdays, 2 PM; Fridays, 6 PM. New mem-bers welcome. FMI, Joe Leprohon, 937-2015, or Bob Quinn, 934-2648.

Scarborough Marsh, 92 Pine Point Rd. Scarborough. State’s largest salt marsh (3100 acres) has guided and self-guided walks, kayaking and canoe trips. Includes na-ture center. Hosts many programs and events. The prop-erty is open year-round. The Audubon Center is open May through September. FMI maineaudubon.org or 883-5100, summer season; 781-2330, off-season.

Self-guided nature walks at Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Laudholm Farm Rd., Wells. Seven miles of trails through fields, forests and marshes, and ocean beach. Trails are open daily, 7 AM to dusk, year-round. Visitor Center has exhibits and gift shop. Open Monday–Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM, off-season; 10 AM to 4 PM seven days, Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day. Admission charged late May to Columbus Day. Over age 16, $5; ages 6 to 16, $1; under age 6, free. Members free. FMI wellsreserve.org or 646-1555.

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Self-guided nature walks, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Rte. 9, Wells. “Carson Trail,” a one-mile walking trail, handicapped-accessible, open daily, dawn to dusk, year-round. Free. Headquarters open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Free nature programs and guided walks, Saturdays, 10 AM, July and August. FMI 646-9226.

Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park, 28 Old Fields Rd., South Berwick. 165-acre park near Salmon Falls River fea-tures walking trails through old growth forest. Picnic fa-cilities. 9 AM to sunset, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Access off-season by parking outside locked gate and walking in. Adults (ages 12 to 64), Maine residents,$3; non-residents,$4. Seniors (65+), Maine residents, free; non-residents, $1. Chil-dren 5 to 11, $1; under 5, free. FMI maine.gov or 384-5160, summer season; 490-4079, off-season.

Wednesday Wandering. Hike land preserves within 5 miles of the coast, first Wednesday of the month through September 6, 9 to 11 AM. Meet at Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main Street, Ogunquit. Hikes are led by a member of Great Works Regional Land Trust. Hikers must provide their own transportation to hiking site. FMI 207-646-3604 or gwrlt.org.

POIntS OF IntEREStBeach Plum Farm, Rte. 1, Ogunquit. Preserved farmhouse and barn on 22-acre saltwater farm, near the Ogunquit River. Includes the Roby Littlefield Museum. Beach Plum Farm also serves as headquarters of the Great Works Regional Land Trust. Open dawn to dusk, year-round; free admission. FMI 646-3604.Fort Foster Park, on Gerrish Island in Kittery. (The island is connected to the mainland.) The park contains military structures and batteries constructed in the late 1800s and later. The 88-acre park also has beach/swimming areas, biking and hiking trails, picnic areas and bathroom facilities. Fee: $10 per vehicle, per day, or $5 per walk-in or bicyclist. Season passes for town resident, $10 per household ($5 for seniors); non-residents, $20. Leashed dogs allowed during open hours, except on east side of Pier Beach. Owners responsible for dog waste. Open 10 AM to 8 PM, daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day. FMI 439-3800.Fort McClary State Park, Rte 103, Kittery Point, Kittery. Revolutionary-era fort, manned during five wars, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River. The fort is named for New Hampshire native Major Andrew McClary, who died in the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston during the Revolutionary War. The buildings at Fort McClary represent several different periods of construction; the fort was upgraded and modified to meet changing defensive needs. The site was manned during the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War and World War I. Half-mile trail; leashed dogs allowed. Picnic tables. Open year-round, dawn to dusk. (Buildings are closed in the off-season.) Regular season, Memorial Day to September 30. Small admission fee. FMI fortmclary.org or 490-4079 or 439-2845.Franciscan Monastery, 28 Beach Ave., Kennebunk. Active monastery features well-tended gardens, trails and park along the Kennebunk River. Grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Open between sunrise and sunset, year-round. Free admission. FMI 967-2011. NOW thru JUL 1

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Baseball League Home Game Schedules in Southern Maine

June 23, 24, 25 (1 PM), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30July 1, 2 (noon and 3:30 PM), 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (1 PM), 17, 18, 19 (3 and 6:30 PM), 21, 22, 23 (noon and 3:30 PM), 24, 26, 27, 28August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1 and 4:30 PM), 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 23, 24

Portland Sea Dogs Double A Eastern League Team, Boston Red Sox Affiliate, Hadlock Field, Portland. Home game times: weekdays, noon, 6 or 7 PM; Saturdays, 6 PM; Sundays 1 PM. For ticket prices and promotions, www.milb.com, 207-879-9500 or [email protected] 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29July 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29August 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17, 24, 25, 26, 27September 1, 2, 3, 4

The Sanford Mainers, a New England Collegiate Baseball League Team, Goodall Park, Sanford. All games are at 6:30 PM; gates open at 5:30 PM. FMI and tickets, www.sanfordmainers.com, 207-324-0010.

Old Orchard Beach Surge, an Empire Pro League Team, The Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach. Home games are at 6:30 PM unless otherwise indicated. FMI ticket prices and promotions, contact www.empireprole-ague.com or [email protected]

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Tide Chart

Note: The number for each high and low tide indicates the height in feet above or below sea level. This chart shows tides for the mid-coast of York County; tide times are a few minutes earlier to the north (Old Orchard Beach) and a few minutes later to the south (York Beach). Tides are affected by the weather and cycles of the moon; the actual times and tide heights can differ slightly from the predictions above.

May 31 ~ June 14Wednesday, May 31High .........4:18 AM ... 10.0Low ........10:41 AM .... -0.3High .........5:04 PM ..... 9.2Low ........11:03 PM ..... 0.8Sunrise: 5:05 AMSunset: 8:14 PM

Thursday, June 1High .........5:23 AM ..... 9.6Low ........11:44 AM ..... 0.1High .........6:07 PM ..... 9.1Sunrise: 5:04 AMSunset: 8:15 PMFirst Qtr: 8:43 AM

Friday, June 2Low ........12:10 AM ..... 1.0High .........6:27 AM ..... 9.2Low ........12:46 PM ..... 0.4High .........7:07 PM ..... 9.1Sunrise: 5:04 AMSunset: 8:16 PM

Saturday, June 3Low ..........1:15 AM ..... 1.0High .........7:29 AM ..... 9.0Low ..........1:43 PM ..... 0.6High .........8:03 PM ..... 9.2Sunrise: 5:03 AMSunset: 8:17 PM

Sunday, June 4Low ..........2:15 AM ..... 0.9High .........8:27 AM ..... 8.8Low ..........2:36 PM ..... 0.7High .........8:54 PM ..... 9.3Sunrise: 5:03 AMSunset: 8:17 PM

Monday, June 5Low ..........3:08 AM ..... 0.7High .........9:20 AM ..... 8.7Low ..........3:24 PM ..... 0.8High .........9:40 PM ..... 9.4Sunrise: 5:03 AMSunset: 8:18 PM

Tuesday, June 6Low ..........3:57 AM ..... 0.6High .......10:08 AM ..... 8.7Low ..........4:08 PM ..... 0.9High .......10:22 PM ..... 9.5Sunrise: 5:02 AMSunset: 8:19 PM

Wednesday, June 7Low ..........4:41 AM ..... 0.4High .......10:52 AM ..... 8.7Low ..........4:48 PM ..... 1.0High .......11:01 PM ..... 9.5Sunrise: 5:02 AMSunset: 8:19 PM

Thursday, June 8Low ..........5:22 AM ..... 0.4High ....... 11:34 AM ..... 8.6Low ..........5:27 PM ..... 1.0High .......11:39 PM ..... 9.6Sunrise: 5:02 AMSunset: 8:20 PM

Friday, June 9Low ..........6:01 AM ..... 0.3High .......12:13 PM ..... 8.6Low ..........6:05 PM ..... 1.1Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:21 PMFull Moon: 9:11 AM

Saturday, June 10High .......12:17 AM ..... 9.5Low ..........6:39 AM ..... 0.4High .......12:53 PM ..... 8.5Low ..........6:43 PM ..... 1.2Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:21 PM

Sunday, June 11High .......12:55 AM ..... 9.4Low ..........7:16 AM ..... 0.4High .........1:33 PM ..... 8.4Low ..........7:21 PM ..... 1.3Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:22 PM

Monday, June 12High .........1:34 AM ..... 9.3Low ..........7:54 AM ..... 0.5High .........2:13 PM ..... 8.3Low ..........8:01 PM ..... 1.5Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:22 PM

Tuesday, June 13High .........2:15 AM ..... 9.2Low ..........8:33 AM ..... 0.6High .........2:55 PM ..... 8.2Low ..........8:42 PM ..... 1.6Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:23 PM

Wednesday, June 14High .........2:57 AM ..... 9.0Low ..........9:14 AM ..... 0.7High .........3:37 PM ..... 8.2Low ..........9:26 PM ..... 1.6Sunrise: 5:01 AMSunset: 8:23 PM

Hamilton House, 40 Vaughans Lane, South Berwick. Built c.1785 and restored in 1898, the former sea captain’s house and gardens stand on the banks of the Salmon Falls River. It is decorated in Colonial revival style, with elegant antiques, furnishings and murals. Owned by the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities. Concerts in the gardens, July and August on Sunday at 1 PM. House open Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, with tours on the hour; grounds open dawn to dusk, June 1 through mid-October.The property is adjacent to Vaughan Woods State Park. Admission is $8. FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454.Jewett House, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The Georgian-style home of writer Sarah Orne Jewett is owned by the Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities. Furnishings include Jewett’s desk, where she penned her classic works, such as The Country of the Pointed Firs. Friday–Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, June 1 through mid-October. Admission, $5. FMI historicnewengland.org or 384-2454. Walker’s Point, the family compound of former President George Herbert Walker Bush, can be viewed from Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. There is limited parking along the road; best viewing and easiest access is by foot or bicycle. Follow Ocean Avenue, two miles from Dock Square.The Wedding Cake House, 105 Summer Street,Kennebunk, is one of the most photographed structures in the area. On the National Register of Historic Places, this distinctive Federal-style brick house was built in 1825 by shipbuilder George Bourne. Bourne added the lavish, ornamental “frosting” about 25 years later. It is a private home so viewing is from the roadside only. White Columns and First Families Museum, 10 AM to 4 PM, 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport. White Columns is a Greek Revival home open for tours. Built in 1853, it has many of the home's orginal furnisings. The museum contains memorabilia and artifacts representing the family of for-mer President George Herbert Walker Bush, whose family has had a summer residence in Kennebunkport for genera-tions. Tours on the hour; last tour at 3 PM. Owned and man-aged by the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Admission and tours are free to KHS members, $10 non-members. Continues through Columbus Day. FMI 967-2751.

SCIEnCE FunAstronomy Classes, New School, 38 York St, (Rte.1 South), Kennebunk. The Astronomical Society of Northern New England offers beginner classes at 6:45 PM, the first Friday of the month. ASNNE regular meeting follows at 7:30 PM. Classes are free; $5 for non-members if there is a guest speaker. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org.

Starfield Observatory, 918 Alewive Rd. (Rte 35), Ken-nebunk. The observatory is home to the Astronomical So-ciety of Northern New England, which hosts a monthly star party, open to the public. Private star parties can also be scheduled. ASNNE also hosts other programs. FMI [email protected] or asnne.org.

SEnIORS' ACtIvItIESThe Center, 175 Port Rd., Kennebunk. The senior center offers a variety of programs, including exercise and wellness classes, recreational activities (including bridge, cribbage and mah jong) and luncheons. Open Monday–Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM; Fridays, 9 AM to 1 PM. FMI seniorcenterkennebunk.org or 967-8514.

The Memory Cafe, Bradford Common Bistro, Huntington Common, Huntington Common Dr., Kennebunk. Mary-Lou Boucouvalas, director of Louis T. Graves Memorial Library, Kennebunkport, offers an afternoon of stories, games, music, art and activities for people and families dealing with memory loss. Every other Saturday, 12:45 to 2 PM. Free. FMI 967-2778.

Wells-Ogunquit Center at Moody, 300 Post Rd. (Rte. 1), Moody. The senior center offers many educational, fitness and recreational programs, including bridge and cribbage, Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Current activities include bingo, Wednesdays, doors open at 4:30 PM; bingo starts at 6 PM. Burgers, hotdogs and snack food available. Must be over 16 to play. A pancake breakfast is served every Saturday through October, 8 to 11 AM. All you can eat for $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange juice and coffee. FMI wocam.org or 646-7775.

thEAtERSBiddeford City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. Restored 1860 opera house, hosts plays and other arts events. FMI citytheater.org or 282-0849.

Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St. (Rte. 9), Berwick. Summer theater hosts several productions from mid-June through Labor Day, Wednesday through Saturday. FMI hackmatack.org or 698-1807. Leavitt Theatre, 295 Main St. (Rte.1), Ogunquit. 580-seat historic theater. Features films and other entertainment, May through September. FMI leavittheatre.com or 646-3123. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. (Rte.1), Ogunquit. Historic summer playhouse. Open mid-July through Labor Day. FMI ogunquitplayhouse.org or 646-5511.Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. Open most of the year. Hosts a variety of events, including live music, dance, and plays presented by The Originals, the theater’s resident company. FMI sacorivertheatre.org or 929-6472.

tOuRSBrewery Tours, Kennebunkport Brewery, the Shipyard Shops, 8 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk. See local ale being brewed. By appointment, preferably 24 hours in advance. Year-round. FMI 967-1261.Historical Walking Tours, 11AM, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk. Learn the history of the elaborate and historical homes that line Kennebunk’s Summer Street neighborhood. Led by trained tour guide. $5 per person/free for members. Continues Fridays and Saturdays through August. FMI 985-4802 or brickstoremuseum.org. Historic Mill Tours, Biddeford, starting June 8. Two-hour tour through the city’s 1843 textile mill complex, Thursdays and Saturdays, starting 10 am to noon, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for students, 40 Main St., Biddeford, next to Portland Pie. Reservations required; call Heart of Biddeford at 207-284-8520, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM to book a tour. Reservations should be made prior to 2 PM on the day before the tour. Historic Village Walking Tours from White Columns (for-merly known as the Nott House), 8 Maine St., Kennebunkport, 11 AM, Thursdays and Saturdays, July and August; 11 AM, Saturdays, September. Adults, $7; free to members and chil-dren under 18. Open mid-June through mid-October. Tours are offered by the Kennebunkport Historical Society, which owns and maintains White Columns. FMI 967-2751.

Historic New England will host an open house with free admission at Hamilton House and the Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center, in South Ber-wick, on Saturday, June 3, from 11 AM to 4 PM.

Visitors can tour the first floor of the 1785 Hamilton House and learn about 18th century shipping merchant Jonathan Hamilton, who built the house, and about early 20th century mother and daughter Emily and Elise Tyson, who restored the home and added Colonial Revival gardens and whimsical murals to create a summer retreat. The home is at 40 Vaughans Lane.

At the Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum, at 5 Portland Street, visitors will learn the history of the 1784 house and its famous owner, Maine author Sarah Orne Jewett. At the Visitor Center, visitors can view the exhibition, “Al Brulé in Maine: An Art-ist’s Journey.”

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Kennebunkport: Char-ter boats in the Kennebunk River are all getting ready for the season. Mackerel have arrived on the inshore grounds and striper fishing should be taking off any-time now. The Kennebunk and Mousam Rivers are already full of small 12- to 16-inch striped bass with a few larger ones mixed in.

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Wells, Ogunquit: Bran-dy from Webhannet Bait and Tackle told me the Mousam and Webhannet Rivers are loaded with stripers from 12 inches all the way to the low 30-inch range. One of her custom-ers reported catching a couple of keeper-size fish up river in the Mousam.

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York: Captain Phil Bret-on from Breton Fly Shop and Charters reported there are plenty of school-sized bass in the York and Ogunquit Rivers as well as York Harbor. Soft plastic lures and tube and worm rigs have been very pro-ductive.

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On Saturday, June 3, the Unitarian Universalist Church in Sanford will host a Celtic harp and English tea from 4 to 6 PM. Harpist Judy Saiki will perform while concertgoers are served an afternoon tea featuring a variety of teas from the Tea Space in Ogunquit, along with finger sandwiches, home-baked scones and sweets.

Saiki has toured internationally with the Boston Sym-phony and Boston Pops Orchestras and accompanied well known singers such as Andrea Bocelli, Tony Ben-nett, Josh Groban, James Taylor and Idina Menzel. She maintains a private studio teaching piano, Celtic harp and pedal harp in Parsonsfield.

Advance tickets are $15 for adults; $10 for children ages 5 to 18; and $40 per family (two adults and up to five children). Tickets at the door are $18 for adults; $12 for children ages 5 to 18; and $45 per family.

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Maine Art Shows starts their summer season and, continuing with tradition, opens with the Annual Choice Art Show.

This is the sixth year for the Choice Art Show and, as always, the art will rep-resent the natural beauty of Maine. Twelve artists have submitted works celebrating every aspect of Maine life.

The People’s Choice, the Editor’s Choice, and the Artist’s Choice make up the three works on display from each of the participat-ing artists. The People’s Choice works are the first 12 pieces curated for the show. Almost 500 voters participated in the People’s Choice selections this year.

Amy Lewia, Maine Art’s gallery director says, “We keep the Editor’s Choice and the Artist’s Choice a secret until the show opens. This year’s artists’ submissions were incred-ible. Not only was it a difficult choice for the vot-ers, the artists themselves struggled with deciding on a favorite.”

R e b e c c a F a l z a n o , editor-in-chief at Maine Home+Design and Maine Magazine, and the woman behind our Editor’s Choice, also took on this challenge. She chose the second 12 of the 36 pieces in the show, one from each artist.

This is Falzano's first year participating in the decision-making process for the Choice Show. The two magazines are pub-lications of Maine Media Collective, the producer and promoter of the Ken-nebunkport Festival.

John Spain, owner of Maine Art, says, “We love having one of the editors from Maine Media help curate this show. They have been involved in the Editor’s Choice since the beginning. Keeping tra-dition is important. The Choice Show is something our clients look forward to each year. They are in-vested in it. This event truly has a wonderful sense of community.”

The 6th Annual Choice Art Show opens on June 10 at 11 AM, at Maine Art Shows, at 10 Chase Hill Road in Kennebunk. The opening reception for the show is the same evening, from 5 to 7 PM, as part of the Kennebunkport Fes-tival. Many of the artists attend the reception and will be available to discuss their work.

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Artists in the 6th Annual Choice Art Show: Jennifer Clement, Jeffrey T. Fitzgerald, Margaret Gerding, Ellen Welch Granter, Liz Hoag, William B. Hoyt, Holly Ready, Janis H. Sanders, Jill Valliere, Susan Wahlrab, Abbie Williams and David Witbeck.

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To celebrate her 38th season, Jean Briggs, owner of Mast Cove Galleries in Kennebunkport, will host the gallery’s annual spring exhibit entitled, “The Art-ist’s Choice,” for which her artists provide their favor-ite recent works. The show will open with a reception on Saturday, June 3, from 5 to 7 PM.

The exhibit will include work by two new artists, Lou O’Keefe and John Stass.

O’Keefe creates vibrant, stylized paintings of boats, landscapes and cityscapes that show a spirited use of colors and composition.

A professional golfer as well as an artist, O’Keefe finds both golf and paint-ings can connect people with nature. Inspired by the French Impressionists, many of his painting depict views of golf courses and their surroundings.

John Stass’s experience in the corporate world as a designer and builder of fur-niture has had an impact on his art. Today he paints abstract themes using bold colors and shapes, and sculpts in wood and metal. After years as a sculptor, he discovered becoming a painter helped stimulate his creativity.

In addition to O’Keefe and Stass, the exhibit will represent the gallery’s more than 70 other art-ists, whose work will be on display throughout the Greek Revival home, with its multiple gallery spaces.

Oils, acrylics, water-color and pastel paint-ings, along with sculptured pieces fill every wall and flat surface with subjects ranging from seascapes, boats and pastoral scenes to portraits, still life, florals and abstract pieces.

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cation to the arts has made Mast Cove Galleries the largest privately o w n e d g r o u p gallery in Maine. The American Art Awards honored Mast Cove as the “Best Art Gal-lery in Maine for 2014.”

Briggs says, “I feel very fortu-nate to have so many beautiful works of art in my home. It’s a pleasure to have morning coffee, surrounded by such a stimulat-ing and visually exciting environment.

"It’s also a pleasure to have so many tourists and local residents visit the gal-leries. While some come in to appreciate the artwork, it’s gratifying that many se-lect pieces for their collec-tions or to display in their homes and businesses.”

When Briggs opened her galleries in 1979 she began modestly by rep-resenting a dozen artists. Over the years her list of artists grew. Now she has 70 artists featured, many having been with her since the gallery’s earliest days.

One of Briggs’ most honored artists is Frank

Handlen, who celebrates his 101th birthday this year. Known for his large pieces that include views of the sea, ships and Maine landscapes, he also de-signed and built his own 40-foot, 16-ton schooner. Visitors to the Kennebunk-port River Green on Ocean Avenue can see the bronze statue he created, “Our Forbearers of the Coast.”

In addition to the artists she represents, Briggs hosts music events several times throughout the season. The first, on Thursday, June 15, from 7:30 to 10 PM, fea-tures a solo piano concert by Tom Snow, a popular

performer at Mast Cove. A September concert is planned with Tom Snow, Grant Gordy on guitar and Joe Walsh on mandolin.

A $20 donation for each concert includes light re-freshments. Briggs plans additional evenings of mu-sic programs. Dates will be announced.

Mast Cove Galleries is located on the corner of Maine Street (Route 9) and Mast Cove Lane, Kennebunkport, opposite the Louis T. Graves Pub-lic Library. The gallery is open daily. FMI call 207-967-3453 or visit www.mastcove.com.

Ongoing ExhibitsAllure of Nature photography exhibit by Aja Dyer, Ken-nebunk Library, Spears Gallery, 112 Main St., Kennebunk. Continues through May 31, during library hours. FMI 985-2173 or kennebunklibrary.org.

My Favorite Things, Sanford Art Association, 917 Main St., Sanford. This members juried show runs through May 31, dur-ing gallery hours. FMI 490-0543 or sanfordspringvaleart.org.

Kathy Clark, May's featured artist, Just Us Chickens Gal-lery, 156 State Rd., Kittery. Clark is a local potter, who works in both hand-built and wheel-thrown pottery. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Continues to May 31. FMI 439-4209.

Brulé in Maine: An Artist's Journey exhibition, 11 AM to 5 PM, Sarah Orne Jewett House and Visitor Center, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Continues through August 27. FMI 384-2454 or historicnewengland.org.

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Kittery Community Market, Sundays, 10 AM to 2 PM, Kittery Center Village at Post Office Square, 10 Shapleigh Rd., Kittery. Fresh local food choices and artisan work in an outdoor weekly food market. Over 35 vendors offering produce, meats, cheeses, maple syrup, baked goods, pickles, jams/jellies, crafts and more. New this summer, Kittery Community Market will partner with Seacoast Eat Local to accept SNAP/EBT. Open June 4 to October 1. www.kitterycommunitymarket.com

Maine Crafters and Farmer's Market, Sundays, 8 AM to noon, The Ball-park, 7 Ballpark Way, Old Orchard Beach. Features Maine products and crafts. Free parking at the stadium. Continues every Sunday. FMI Guy Fon-taine 205-6160.

newfield Farmer and Artisans Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM, 637 Water St., Newfield, in front of the library and town office. On rainy days the market moves inside the barn beside the post office on Willowbrook Vil-lage. Market features SNAP/EBT. Products include fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, baked goods, wood products and more. Open May to October. www.mainefarmer-smarkets.org/market

north Berwick Farmers’ Market, Fridays, 3 to 6 PM, Town Hall parking lot, 21 Main Street, North Berwick. Offers local vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and baked goods by area farmers, bakers and artisans. Accepts SNAP/EBT. Open May to October, rain or shine. www.northberwickfarmersmarket.org

Saco Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 7 AM to Noon, open May 13 through October; Wednesdays, June through September, Saco Valley Shopping Center, corner of Spring and Scammon streets. Saco. Rain or shine. Sea-sonal vegetables/fruits, glass bottled milk, grass fed beef/veal, lobsters/steamers, herbal products, baked goods, perennials/annuals, whole wheat flour, cut flowers, organic dog treats, goat cheese, butter/eggs, apples/cider, fresh and dried herbs, vegetable seedlings and crafts. www.sacofarmers-market.com

Saco River Market, Saturdays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM, year-round, Pepperell Event Center, 40 Main St., Saco. Locally grown agricultural products, spe-cialty foods and local arts and crafts. 207-294-2074

Sanford Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 AM to noon and Wednesdays, 3 to 6 PM, Central Park, Main St., Sanford. Fresh fruits and vegetables, flow-ers, plants, shrubs, herbs and cheeses. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards accepted. Saturday market runs May 6 to October 28 and November 18; Wednesday market runs May 31 to September 27. www.sanfordfarmers-market.org

Springvale Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays, open May through Columbus Day Weekend, 1 to 5 PM, Fresh produce, eggs, goat cheeses, plants and seedlings, cut flowers, annual and perennials, jams and jellies and baked goods. SNAP/EBT, credit and debit cards accepted. Rite-Aid parking lot in Springvale Square, 474 Main St., Springvale.

Wells Farmers Market, Wednesdays, 1:30 to 5 PM, Wells-Ogunquit Cen-ter at Moody parking lot, 300 Post Rd., Rte. 1, Wells. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, gluten free prepared foods, organic produce, baked goods, flow-ers, eggs, meats, fresh and dried herbs, cheese, herbal soaps, fresh-baked bread, potted plants and more. Proud to support Maine Harvest for Hunger. Rain or shine. Opening date, May 24. www.wellsfarmersmarket.org.

Public Suppers & BreakfastsONGOINGPancake Breakfast, 8 to 11 AM, Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. All-you-can-eat $5 includes blueberry or buttermilk pancakes, 2 sausages, orange juice and coffee. Every Saturday, May through October. FMI 646-7775 or www.wocam.org.

Friendship Lunch, a free lunch held the second Monday of every month at 12 noon. Homemade food. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and Lord streets, Kennebunk. Resumes in June. FMI call 985-4803.

Share the Bounty, a free bean supper, held the first Saturday of every month at 4 PM. Homemade beans, cole slaw, hotdogs, bread and homemade pies. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, corner of Storer and Lord streets, Kennebunk. FMI 985-4803.

All You Can Eat Baked Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 PM, West Kennebunk United Methodist Church, 160 Alfred Rd., West Kennebunk. Two kinds of baked beans, three kinds of salad, hot dogs, buns, beverages and homemade desserts. $8 adults, $3 children ages 5-12. Resumes on May 6 and continues the first Sat-urday of the month through October 7.

Baked Bean and American Chop Suey Supper, 4:30 to 6 PM, Ober Hall at the First Congregational Church of Kennebunkport. Church members will serve baked beans, hotdogs, American chop suey, coleslaw, bread, beverage and dessert. $8 adults, $4 children under age 12. The suppers are held the last Saturday of the month through October. The church is 1.5 miles south of the Seacoast Trolley Museum where Log Cabin Rd. becomes North St., next to Arundel Cemetery.

Public Supper, 5 to 6:30 PM, Arundel Masonic Lodge, 10 North St., Ken-nebunkport. Adults $12; children under age 12, $6. Held the second Saturday of each month through October.

by Dan MaroisThe Ogunquit Playhouse

wastes no time diving into its historic 85th season with the international musical sensation, Mamma Mia! There’s lots to love in a musical featuring non-stop tunes by ABBA, a hunky male ensemble dancing in scuba flippers, and an outra-geous plot that is so over the top, it somehow becomes endearing in its absurdity.

And if that doesn’t sell you, take note that the stage show has been seen by over 60 million people worldwide, earning over $2 billion. It is also known as the “grandfather” of juke box musicals, the genre in which previously recorded tunes are weaved loosely around a story line result-ing in a staged musical production.

(Ogunquit audiences certainly rallied around a

similar jukebox musical in the previous two year’s performances of Million Dollar Quartet.)

In Mamma Mia!, young Sophie (played ever so sweetly by Briana Rapa) is set to be married to boy-friend Sky (Mike Heslin), at a resort in the Greek Isles owned by her mother, Donna (Jodie Langel), who led a disco-era trio in her youth called Donna and the Dynamos.

Hoping that her father will give her away in mar-riage, but not knowing who her father is, Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past, each of whom are candidates to claim parentage.

There’s Harry, the mild-mannered banker, (Da-vid Engel); Bill, the Aus-sie globe-trotting writer, (Fred Inkley); and Sam, the charming rogue played by

Patrick Cassidy, the son of multi-talented parents (Jack Cassidy and Shirley Jones). The potential dads are clueless to Sophie’s fatherly search as is the mother of the bride.

Enter Donna’s disco buddies, Tanya (Angie Schworer) and Rosie (Kate Chapman), who have the evening’s most memorable lines and hilarious scenes. This duo relishes every comic moment with great, belting voices.

The action plays out against a background of the Greek isles, on a clev-erly designed revolving set that magically turns into a bedroom, the beach and the resort. Kudos for a job well done by Adam Koch in scenic design and Richard Latta with lighting.

Angie Schworer, Jodie langel star Kate Chapman in Mama Mia! now playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse.

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While the heart of the show lies with an incredible ensemble cast that dishes out the ABBA playbook, the show-stoppers are Donna and her Dynamos renditions of “Super Trouper” and “Dancing Queen,” Chap-man’s pursuit of love in “Take a Chance on Me” and Cassidy’s vocals in “S.O.S.”

The rollicking choreog-raphy and stunning cos-tumes wear well on a vi-brant supporting cast that shines in every number. You’ll find lots of new tal-ent rocking the Ogunquit stage in this production.

Overall, the show is a blast; just pure fun. It is especially appealing if you are an ABBA fan; that makes the evening even more rewarding. (The show is well known for a mini-concert that takes place after the official curtain call. There’s not a single person seated when the theater performance becomes a rock concert.)

Rapa is stellar in her role as Sophie while Engel and Inkley have some great moments in the show. Cas-sidy is very engaging with a strong and steady voice. (Fair warning: The resem-blance to his father is, in fact, a bit haunting.)

Langel is a convincing Donna though she strug-gled a bit with her vocals in the opening night per-formance. Her iconic solo,

“The Winner Takes It All,” comes late in the show at a time when stage energy can dwindle and vocal power becomes thin, as it did in this number.

On the subject of sing-ing, the show can use some fine-tuning in mixing the music with the vocals. At times, the offstage chorus overpowered the onstage performers. At other times, the characters of Tanya and

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Rosie overpowered Donna. There were even times

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Dan Marois is a writer, producer and actor who lives in Poland Spring. Contact him at [email protected].

Participants in popu-lar village art walks in Kennebunk, Kennebunk-port and Arundel, and the Chamber of Commerce for those towns, are joining forces to host an "Art Trail" experience this summer.

Starting Friday, June 9, more than 30 galleries and organizations will open their working studios and exhibitions from 5 to 7 PM on the second Friday of the summer months. Admis-sion is free.

Ensuing dates are July 14, August 11 and Septem-

New Art Trail of the Kennebunks Begins June 9ber 8, plus December 8 (for Christmas Prelude).

A printed brochure and

map with the participat-ing galleries and locations along the Art Trail will be

available. The brochures can also be used for self-guided tours any time dur-ing regular business hours. They are available at the Chamber of Commerce of Kennebunk, Kennebunk-port and Arundel on Water Street in Kennebunk and at participating galleries.

The Art Trail of the Kennebunks is spon-sored by The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport, Pedro’s and Old Vines. FMI call the chamber at 207-967-0857 or visit go-kennebunks.com.

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Lobster ~ The Best Gift from Maine!Lobsters packed for travel. Next day air service available.

Gift certificates availableOur own Homemade entreés featuring fresh local seafood

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by Dan Marois While the summer the-

ater season traditionally runs from June through August, the array of theater troupes in south coastal Maine are redefining that idea. Now, you’ll find the season starting in May and extending through the fall into October and November.

City Theater - Biddeford

City Theater is a re-stored 1890s opera house offering theater, music and dance. Located at 205 Main Street, the theater has a year-round season with one production slated for this summer, the classic story, The Wizard of Oz.

Artistic Director Linda Sturdivant is always de-lighted by the talent that auditions for this popular community theater.

“When I cast a show, it usually happens that half are people I worked with before and the other half, I’ve never worked with,” said Sturdivant, explaining why City Theater shows remain vibrant.

This enchanting musical, The Wizard of Oz, is based on the books by L. Frank Baum and the award- winning classic film, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg. Dorothy Gale of Kansas dreams of what lies over the rainbow. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Full of classic songs and loveable familiar characters: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard. Performances run from July 21 to August 6.

FMI citytheater.org

Hackmatack Playhouse - BerwickThe Hackmatack Playhouse in Berwick is often called

one of New England’s most charming and quaint sum-mer theatres. It is a true barn theater with performances taking place on a stage built in the historic barn that has been in the Guptill family for many generations.

“This is our 45th summer and, as the years progress, our old-fashioned experience is becoming even more unique,” said Michael Guptill, producing director at the

Hackmatack Playhouse. “Our summer line-up includes three shows never performed on the barn stage and one show that we produced out very first summer in 1972. Many performances are well on the way to sell-outs so the season looks to be quite exciting.”

The season opens with She Loves Me, a romantic musi-cal about mistaken identity. An intimate and touching show about two feuding perfume clerks who have no idea that they are in love with each other. Written by the team that gave us Fiddler on the Roof and Cabaret, the show combines endearing innocence with old world elegance. Performances run from June 16 through July 1.

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is one of the most suc-cessful rock and roll shows of all time. Experience the excitement, drama and passion as we follow Buddy Holly from his meteoric rise to fame to his untimely death. Songs include “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Chantilly Lace” and so many more rock and roll hits. This is a unique stage experience as the performers not only portray the musicians, but actually play the instruments during the performance. Performances run from July 5 through July 22.

Steel Magnolias will hit the Hackmatack stage with a one-of-a-kind theater experience that features a group of gossipy southern ladies who meet at a small-town beauty parlor as their sanctuary from the outside world.

Christopher Johnstone played the dashing Captain Phoebus in the 2016 Ogunquit Play-house production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, acclaimed by the Independent Review-ers of New England Award (IRNE) with nominations for Best Set design, Best lighting design and Best Actor in a Musical.

Curtain Rising on Exciting Summer Theater Season

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~ The largest selection of craft beer and exceptional wines in Lower Village~ Fastest deli service • Eat in or take out

~ Baked goods made here daily~ Groceries: Meats, produce & cheeses

~ Gifts from Maine: Mugs, bags, etc.

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Open 11am to 10pm Everyday (May–October)

The Spirit of Massachusetts is a 125-foot schooner built right here in New England at the Charlestown NavalShipyard. Her launch in 1984 was celebrated in Boston Harbor with a tallship

festival that welcomed over 80 tall ships from all over the world. After her launch she served as a goodwill ambassador for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts while sailing the globe

as an educational vessel. In 2014 The Spirit of Massachusetts was restored and brought to her new home in Kennebunk, ME.

Welcome Aboardthe Kennebunks’ Only Floating Restaurant!

Open Monday - Saturday, 12 Noon to 10pm • Sunday Brunch, 10:30am to 10pm (May – October)

Pool Lobster Companyin scenic Biddeford Pool

Full Take-Out Menu • Grilled & Fried SeafoodLobster Rolls • Soups • Salads • Entrees

Fresh Lobsters, Steamers, Mussels ~ Live or cooked to orderGreat Selection of Wines and Beer

Take-out or eat in our scenic ocean-view picnic area

3 Lester B. Orcutt Blvd. • Biddeford Pool • 207-284-5000

www.poollobster.comPhone orders welcome

Lobsters packed & shipped overnight nationwide

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Pool lobsterin scenic Biddeford Pool

Kitchen opens Saturday, June 10, for the seasonBreakfast weekends only 7–10am beginning June 17

Like us on at Goldthwaite’s/Pool LobsterA restored 1890s opera house is home to the City Theater.

Ticket InformationCity Theater – 205 Main Street in Biddeford – Tickets are $20 and are available online at citytheater.org or call the Box Office at 207-282-0849. Hackmatack playhouse – individual ticket prices are $25 to $30 for adults, $20 to $25 for seniors, students high school and under are $10. Tickets are available on-line at hackmatack.org or call the Box Office at 207-698-1807. Ogunquit playhouse – individual tickets range from $52 to $92 per show. Season tickets are available. To purchase tickets, go to ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 207-646-5511.

The play is a wonderful ensemble piece that is hilarious, touching, and deeply revealing of the need for family, friends and community. Performances run from July 6 to July 23.

After 44 years of requests, Hackmatack brings back the musical that brought the barn its first success in 1972 with The Fantasticks. There is always a “time to remem-ber” as this story of a boy, a girl, their two feuding fathers and a young love develops. With a small cast, sparse staging, and melodic tunes, the musical is sure to charm area audiences. If you missed all 17,162 performances of The Fantasticks in the Off Broadway production (it opened in 1960), this is your chance. Performances run from August 16 through September 2.

FMI hackmatack.org

Ogunquit Playhouse - OgunquitThe crown jewel of summer theater in south coastal

Maine is the historic Ogunquit Playhouse on Route 1. The playhouse has redefined its summer theater season, now running from May to November in Ogunquit and then on to the Portsmouth Music Hall in December.

“Our season has grown from 10 weeks to 26 weeks and now with our holiday show, we are open eight months of the year,” said executive artistic director Bradford Kenny. “This year also marks our 85th season.”

The international smash hit Mamma Mia! unfolds when, on the eve of her wedding, a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the place they last visited 20 years ago. A songfest of ABBA tunes follows with the likes of “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Thank You for the Mu-sic” and “The Winner Takes It All.” Performances run through July 1. See review on page 18.

The 1920s come roaring to life in this musical adapta-tion of Woody Allen and Douglas McGrath’s madcap film, Bullets Over Broadway. The show is a hilarious musi-cal comedy about the making of a Broadway show, filled with tap dancing gangsters, saucy showgirls, big laughs and colorful characters, including Ogunquit favorite Sally Struthers, as the dog-toting Eden Brent. The musi-cal features hits from the decadent decade, including “Let’s Misbehave” and “There’s a New Day Comin’!” Performances run from July 5 through July 29.

Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, Ragtime is the story of three distinctly Ameri-can tales – of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician

– united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. The show is filled with pageantry, emotion, and hope, bursting onto the stage like no other musical. Performances run from August 2 through Au-gust 26.

From the creator of the Tony Award-winning Million Dollar Quartet, Ogunquit is proud to produce the world premiere of Heartbreak Hotel. This tender story follows Elvis Presley in the early years of his career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever change their lives. You’ll rock to the tunes of “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Tutti Frutti,” “That’s All Right Mamma,” “Shake Rattle and Roll,” and, of course, “Heartbreak Hotel.” Perfor-mances run from August 30 to September 30.

The Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to be collaborat-ing with Tim Rice and the Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival on the rollout of the North American premiere of the new musical From Here to Eternity. Set in Hawaii in the weeks before the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, this epic tale follows the powerful story of two U.S soldiers, the soulful Private Prewitt and ardent Sergeant Warden, as they embark on doomed and dangerous love affairs with the wrong women. Performances run from October 4 through October 29.

FMI ogunquitplayhouse.org

Dan Marois is a writer, producer, and actor who lives in Poland Spring, Maine. Contact him at [email protected]

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Lunch & Dinner: 7 Days, 11:30 am–Closing Prix Fixe Dinner: Wednesdays ~ 3 Courses for $39.95High Wine Dinner: Thursdays ~ Reservations RequiredSunday Brunch: 11:30 am–4 pmBar Menu: Lighter Fare • Late Night Lounge MenuPiano Bar: Saturdays

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Casual Waterfront Dining featuring Fresh Local Seafoods.

Lunch and Dinner Daily from 11:30 AM

by Steve HrehovcikThe seafaring history of

Kennebunk, Kennebunk-port and Arundel received a tribute last year with the event called “LAUNCH! A Maritime Festival.”

A variety of entertain-ing programs in the three neighboring towns attract-ed thousands of visitors and local residents who took part in activities that celebrated the rich mari-time traditions of the area.

As a result of its popu-larity and success, Yankee Magazine named LAUNCH! one of the “Top 10 Maine Summer Events of 2016.”

“We are excited to build upon last year’s success and add even more days and events to LAUNCH! this year,” says Laura Dol-ce, executive director of the Kennebunk-Kennebunk-port-Arundel Chamber of Commerce. “We’re hop-ing for fair winds and fol-lowing seas, and for even more people to discover LAUNCH! and the Ken-nebunks in 2017.”

This year’s LAUNCH! will take place Wednesday through Sunday, June 14 – 18, with added events and more participation by busi-nesses, local groups and community organizations. The five-day festival is de-signed to evoke memories of yesteryear, mixed with a modern-day style.

One of the most impres-sive highlights of the five days of fun and pageantry is the “River Lights Boat Parade” on Saturday, June 17. Starting about 9 PM, a flotilla of boats of all sizes,

decorated with lights, flags and costumed “crews” will motor up and down the Kennebunk River, as hun-dreds of spectators cheer from shore.

Returning Saturday, by popular demand, is the Sailors & Sirens 5K, a beachside run complete with nautical costumes and live mermaids, and the Captain’s Cook-Off where local chefs combine Maine ingredients to create gourmet dishes. The com-petition is open to profes-sionals, amateurs and kids for the best “chowdah” and blueberry treats. See story on page 23 for details.

There can’t be a nautical festival without an authen-tic Lobster Bake, which is hosted again under a tent at the Pilot House overlook-ing the river. A VIP “Rock

the Boat” adults-only ship-board party follows.

New events include a Pirate Pub Crawl on Friday, the Sirens’ Soiree on Thurs-day and the introduction of an “all-new LAUNCH! Beer” by the Kennebunk-port Brewing Co., part of Shipyard Brewing Co. They’ll tap the keg at the LAUNCH! kick-off party Wednesday night, and the

ale will be available all weekend at Federal Jack’s.

For youngsters, don’t miss the Castaway Cove for Kids at the Seafood Center of Maine with homemade clam cakes and ice cream, buoy decorating, touch tanks and bouncy houses.

Throughout the five-day festival, visitors can also enjoy historic walking tours with costumed inter-preters from the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk and White Columns in Kennebunkport.

During the LAUNCH! festival, area hotels will feature nautically-inspired packages and restaurants will prepare their finest sea-food delights and themed cocktails. It will also be a great time to visit local shops for souvenir items, creative crafts and gifts.

The festival concludes on Sunday morning with a traditional Blessing of the Fleet in scenic Cape Porpoise, wishing captains and crew a safe and bounti-ful season.

FMI call 207-967-0857, visit www.gokennebunks.com or launchfestme.com, or follow the event’s Face-book page.

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Creative Local Cuisine by Chef Steve Sicinski

Seafaring History of the Kennebunks Celebrated with 2nd Annual lAUNCH! Maritime Festival

• Cove Walk• Treasure Hunt• Progressive Dinner• Craft Fair on the river• Brewery Tours and Tastings• Ship Building Odyssey Experience• Artisan Market with art, crafts, wine & cheese• “Fishing For Freedom” on Kennebunk River• Seabreeze Social at Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve

The River lights Boat Parade up the Kennebunk River was a major attraction last year. This year's boat parade will take place on Saturday evening, June 17.

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Concert Series: www.jonathansogunquit.com

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More LAUNCH! Events:

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World's Best French ToastSpecialty Omelettes • Belgian Waffles

Real French Crepes

Five Points Shopping Plaza, Biddeford • 283-2928 Open daily 7 AM to 2 PM

Sandwiches & Soups • Children's Menu

Rte. 9, Kennebunk Lower Village

7–1:30 weekdays

7–2 weekends967-5132

by Valerie MarierImagine being handed

a mystery bag filled with home-grown arugula, a sea salt caramel, perhaps a stalk of rhubarb, maybe a cup of early peas. And then being given a scant 45 minutes to mince, mix and manufacture those disparate ingredients into a prize-winning gastronomic delight that must feed four.

That’s the fun challenge facing four renowned area chefs on Saturday, June 17, in the second annual Captain’s Cook-Off at the Waterhouse Cen-ter, Main Street, K e n n e b u n k . There is no cost for admission but donations of canned goods for the Community Outreach Servic-es food pantry are encouraged.

Promptly at 11 AM, four chefs sporting toques blanches will fire up their stoves or grills, organize their pots and pans, and lay out their herbs and spices. The contest officially be-gins with the opening of the mystery bags.

Spectators can watch and note how inventive these chefs will need to be,

while the judges roam, rate and sample each potential-ly delectable entrée. After two hours of culinary wiz-ardry, the prize-winning plaque will be awarded to the “Best Chef.”

Included as judges for the Captain’s Cook-Off are Laura Dolce, executive di-rector of the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport/Arundel Chamber of Commerce; Larry Stoddard, owner of Distinctive Tile & Stone-works and sponsor of the Captain’s Cook-Off; and Brian O’Hea, chef/owner of the Kennebunk Inn.

Left: Sally Wakeland entered her blueberry

torte in the 2016 amateur competition.

Right: Chef Richard Smith, of Ports of Italy, won last

year's professional chef competition.

Amateur Entries Welcome for Captain's Cook-offProfessional Chefs and Amateur Cooks Compete in lAUNCH! Event

“If this sounds like it was inspired by the popu-lar television show Chopped, it is,” says Dolce. “We want to highlight the talents of our local chefs and use fresh produce from our area farmers’ markets. Last year, the cook-off was a smashing success so we are delighted to include it again in Launch! weekend.”

Adding to the festivities is an amateur competition featuring non-professional chefs and children under

age 18. These contes-tants are encour-

aged to bring their tastiest chowders

or blueberry desserts to the Waterhouse Center on Saturday morning.

These pre-made entries should be sufficient to feed 20 and be served in crock pots or soup kettles. Partic-ipants are advised to bring their own extension cords. Applications to compete in this amateur cook-off can be found online at launch-festme.com.

The public can sample these entries using the pa-per cups and plastic uten-sils provided. “People’s

Choice,” votes, combined with the judges’ decisions, will determine who are the two “Best Chefs.” Each winner will receive a spe-cial plaque, not to mention bragging rights.

The will be plenty more culinary treats available at the Captain’s Cook-Off. A flotilla of food trucks will be parked in the lot adjacent to the Waterhouse Center, including Texas Grace, whose motto is: Flavor born in Texas, food made in Maine.

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