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Friday, August 9, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 32
Woodies in the Cove 2024 WELLS The Thirteenth Annual “Woodies in the Cove” Car Show, sponsored by t he Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit (HSWO), will be held on Saturday, August 17. The beloved annual show brings together classic cars, from the Model A Fords of the 1920s to the “Woodies” of the 1950s and 1960s. A “Woodie” is a woodpaneled station wagon or cruiser-style automobile that became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, and continued in popularity as
a car style through the 1970s and even into the 1980s. The car was frequently associated with the emerging West Coast surfer culture of the time. Think “G idget,” “Beach Bla n ket Bingo,” and music by the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. “Loading up the Woodie” with surfboards was a common theme in
surf rock music. The side panels of t he ca r’s body were typically f inished w it h pa nels of wood veneer, or were painted to resemble woodgrain. The appearance of polished wood resembled fine wooden f ur n it ure, and on many models, the wood detailing continued to the dashboard and the inner door panels as well. Some models even included wood panel detailing on the rear tailgate. Originally, a See WOODIES on page 2 . . .
Blueberry Festival and Craft Fair KITTERY Seacoast locals often plan their second Saturday in August around Kittery’s annual Blueberry Festival and Craft Fair. At the First Congregational Church in Kittery Point, volunteers have been busy picking local blueberries and baking over 200 blueberry pies for the event, which typically sell out before noon. The summer fundraiser fair has been held on the grounds of the congregational church, incorporated in 1714, for over a century. The 2024 Blueberry Festival, happening Saturday, August 10, will feature favorite traditions like the blueberry pancake breakfast, a craft fair with over 30 local crafters and artists, live musical
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acts, and a Kids’ Corner with free activities. Guests are invited to put their own blueberry pie recipes to the test by entering in the blueberry pie contest. There is no fee to enter, and first place winners will take home a $50 cash prize. Rules and a downloadable entry form can be found at www. kitterypointucc.org. Tasty new additions for 2024 include a local food truck and an ice cream bike. Gaby Velez of La Casita will be onsite with his food truck, selling Puerto Rican rice and bean bowls for lunch. Protein options include grilled chicken, pork, picadillo, tofu, and ahi tuna, all topped with a selection of succulent sauces. Allyson Stark of Homespun Sweets in York can be found around the grounds on her customized ice cream bike, sweetening the deal with her handmade ice cream sandwiches. She is also working on an exclusive lemon-blueberry treat for the day. FranMan Transportation will provide air-conditioned shuttle services to and from overflow parking at the nearby Horace Mitchell School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On-site parking attendants will assist guests in finding a parking spot at the church or direct them to the shuttle. Besides being the perfect way to spend a Saturday in the summer, supporting the Blueber-
York Village Fire Dept. Parade & Muster
YORK The York Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce its upcoming annual Field Day & Muster on Saturday, August 17, starting at 12 p.m. Each year, the family event includes a parade and a traditional firefighter muster, as well as games, food, and trophies awarded to the winning muster teams. This year, the day will honor retired Fire Chief Chris Balentine for his 39 years as chief and more than 50 years on the department. The event also features a local York High School senior as Miss Flame, who presides over the festivities. This role is awarded each year to a family member of the Volunteer Fire Department. This year’s Miss Flame is graduate Ava Peltz. The parade lineup will start at 11 a.m. on Woodbridge Road at York Street. At 12 p.m., the parade will proceed from York Street, through the harbor, and
LanternFest at Spring Hill SOUTH BERWICK LanternFest, a magical night of music and festivities, returns to South Berwick on Wednesday, August 14 at Spring Hill Recreation Area, 117 Pond Road, 5:30-9 p.m. Hosted by Sobo Central, the event culminates in a parade
of light that ends at Knights Pond with the launching of water lanterns, along with a few other surprises. Attendees are encouraged to participate by bringing their own homemade f loating water lanterns (no sky lanterns), or they can make one at the event for a suggested donation of $2-$5.
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Guests are also encouraged to bring their own picnic dinners, although food will be available for sale. No dogs or alcohol are allowed at LanternFest. Guests are strongly encouraged to bring flashlights to safely navigate the grounds in the dark. As the last installment of the “Hot Summer Nights” summer music series, the evening’s live musical guests will include the band PB&J (featuring E), with Ethan Martin and special guest, Maine’s own American Idol finalist Julia Gagnon, opening. There will be plenty of fun activities for all throughout the night, including the “Creature See LANTERN on page 2 . . .
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into York Village. The parade will feature primarily emergency vehicles and marchers, including members of the Volunteer Veteran Firemen’s Association (VVFA), also known as the Redshirts. The Redshirts are dedicated individuals who, through generations of families, have consistently supported the local fire department over the years. The muster will be held at Moulton Park in York Harbor following the parade. Those interested in participating in the muster may contact the department through their Facebook page. This year marks the 108th running of the Field Day & Muster, featuring various fire-related competitions such as ladder climbs and hose coupling, as well as social activities for both kids and parents, all held at Moulton Park in York Harbor. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/yorkmainefiredepartment.
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