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Friday, May 17, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 20
Museums Team Up for Free Admission to Servicemembers YORK COUNTY The Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk and the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport recently announced they will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Both local museums were founded in the 1930s, and have welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors for almost ten decades. “We’re honored that the
Seashore Trolley Museum is participating as a Blue Star Museum for the fifth year,” said Seashore Executive Director Katie Orlando. “We recognize the sacrifices of our active service members and their families and are proud to provide this opportunity to help military families connect with
transit history.” “The Brick Store Museum has supported services for active duty, reserve and veteran servicemembers since World War II, and we are happy to carry on this tradition to thank those who serve,” added Brick Store Museum Executive Director Cynthia Walker. “With two museums so close to each other, it will make for a wonderful day out for military families to spend time exploring the area.” The Brick Store Museum extends free admission to servicemembers and veterans year-round. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the Nation-
al Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and participating museums across America. “Military families love Blue Star Museums, and we couldn’t run this program without the National Endowment for the Arts and the museums across the nation who show they care by participating,” said Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet. “Access to museums enriches military families, creates wonderful family memories, and helps us feel connected to our communities so that we can thrive and do the hard job we have to do for the
country. I am delighted for us to launch the 14th year of this very special program.” In York County, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art on Shore Road in Ogunquit, is also a Blue Star Museum. The program also includes zoos, gardens, lighthouses, and more, all across the nation. The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and Space Force, members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S.
Group. “Your questions will be answered,” she said, adding, “Bring them all!” The authors will be available for book signings after the event. “Murder on our Minds” takes place on Saturday, May
18 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at York Public Library, located at 15 Long Sands Road, in York. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org/calendar.
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Meet Maine Crime Writers at YPL YORK York Public Library (YPL) welcomes mystery writers Kate Flora, Dick Cass, and Jule Selbo (pictured) in “Murder on our Minds: Characters, Plotting, and Research in Crime Writing” on Saturday, May 18. All three authors belong to the group “The Maine Crime Writers,” which describes its members as “a merry band of mystery, suspense, thriller and true crime writers who live in and write about the great state of Maine.” Kate Flora is the author of twenty-six books spanning many genres, including crime fiction, true crime, memoir, and nonfic-
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tion. Richard Cass is the author of many books, including the award-winning “Elder Darrow Jazz Mystery” series. Jule Selbo’s screenwriting credits span over two decades and is the author of numerous books, including the “Dee Rommel Mystery Series.” Flora, Cass, and Selbo will be on hand to answer the burning questions on the minds of mystery fans everywhere. What types of mysteries do they write, and why did they choose the genre? Do they approach writing as “plotters” (working from
Wells Harbor Welcomes York County Dredge WELLS The York County dredge has dropped anchor in Wells Harbor, marking a significant step in the ongoing efforts to rebuild the area’s coastline. Arriving on May 9, the dredge is set to serve not only the Town of Wells but also communities across York County in their endeavors to combat the effects of both overall erosion and the devastating storms that happened this past January and April. The County decided to purchase the dredge back in December 2022, utilizing federal funds to address the aftermath of severe winter storms. The Ellicott dredge, now stationed in Wells, had been housed at the
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an outline), as “pantsers” (writing with very little planned in advance), or as “plansters” (a combination of the two)? Is there extensive research involved, or are any story elements just fabricated? How are characters developed? Are they inspired by real people who are known to the authors? What is “character shopping”? YPL programming librarian Karen Blass planned the program with the authors, who represent three of ten members in the Maine Crime Writers
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Saco Public Works Department for over a year. Following negotiations, Wells and York County reached a three-year agreement to harbor the dredge in Wells, facilitating its accessibility to various coastal projects. Assembly of the dredge took place over a two-week period, culminating in its launch at Portland Yacht Services. De-
parting from Portland at 7:30 a.m. on May 9, the dredge made its journey to Wells Harbor, arriving at approximately 2:30 p.m. the same day, where it will remain moored until utilized. Kevin Roch from Save our Shores expressed optimism, stating, “Now they’ve built it, now it’s put here, they will come, meaning that people, other com-
munities, will come forward and protect their shoreline and it will just become routine.” “The Town of Wells is proud to partner with York County in giving the new dredge a home base,” says Wells Harbormaster Michael Yorke. “The Town is looking forward to utilize the dredge in the coming years.” The Town of Wells will have priority of the dredge to complete various dredging projects over the next year. Town officials are happy to house the dredge equipment in the harbor, and look forward to the many improvements that it will allow for. For more information, visit www.wellstown.org/civicalerts.
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