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Woodies in the Cove Raises Funds for HSWO WELLS The Fourteenth Annual Woodies in the Cove Car Show, sponsored by the Historical Society of Wells and Ogunquit (HSWO), will be held Saturday, August 9. 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 cul-
ture of the time. Think “Gidget,” “Beach Blanket Bingo,” and music by the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean. “Loading up the Woodie” with surf boards was a common theme in surf rock music. The side panels of the car’s
body were typically finished with panels of wood veneer, or were painted to resemble woodgrain. The appearance of polished wood resembled fine wooden furniture, and on many models, the wood detailing continued to the dashboard and the
National Night Out 2025 YORK COUNTY The public is invited to participate in National Night Out 2025, a free annual event designed to strengthen relationships between local residents and public safety personnel. Launched in 1984, the nationwide initiative promotes community-police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Held on the first Tuesday in August, the event now includes more than 16,000 communities across the United States and U.S. territories. National Night Out encourages positive interactions between law enforcement and
the communities they serve. It aims to enhance neighborhood spirit and foster partnerships that contribute to safer, more connected communities. The event provides an opportunity for residents and public safety officials to engage in a relaxed, informal setting. Each year, millions of residents participate in National Night Out through events such as block parties, festivals, parades, and cookouts. Activities often include safety demonstrations, youth programs, visits
from emergency personnel, and informational exhibits. In Texas and select areas, the event is observed on the first Tuesday in October. Area towns are participat-
inner door panels as well. Some models even included wood panel detailing on the rear tailgate. Originally, Woodies featured a genuine wood framework that enhanced their appeal. Over time, manufacturers reing in the event, which takes place this year on Tuesday, August 5. All events and activities are free and open to the general public. Kennebunk – 4 to 7 p.m. at the Waterhouse Center, 55 Main Street. Live music, Kids Corner, games, safety kits and displays, face painting, scavenger hunt, hot dogs, lemonade stand. Attendees can meet local police, EMS, Fire Department and community partners during the event. Kennebunkpor t – 4 to 8 p.m. at 20 Recreation Way. Games, giveaways, and entertainment for all ages, as well as
placed these wood panels with various materials and techniques meant to evoke the look of wood, including metal panels, metal framework, and simulated wood-grain vinyl bordered by three-dimensional, simulated frameworks. Today, Woodie enthusiasts can still find traces of abstract wood detailing on some models. Interest in these unique vehicles has made this show one of the largest attended and most popular Woodie car shows in New England and on the East Coast. The show is the largest fundraiser for HSWO, and reSee WOODIES on page 11 . . . food and ice cream provided by local businesses. The kids can explore police and fire vehicles, and attendees are invited to try their luck at the dunk tank – featuring local officers! Guests are encouraged to bring peanut butter and jelly donations to help stock the Community Outreach Services food pantry. Kittery – 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the K it ter y Communit y Center, 120 Rogers Road. Attendees enjoy hot dogs, chips, freeze pops, water, and fried dough. Hawaiian Jim’s Shaved Ice will be available to the first See SAFETY on page 11 . . .
Pod Picking Event Targets Invasive Swallowwort Local Average Tide Chart Date
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OGUNQUIT The public is invited to volunteer at the 13th annual Pod Picking Day on Saturday, August 9, between 7 and 10 a.m. along the Marginal Way in Ogunquit. The event aims to help control the spread of black swallowwort, an invasive plant that poses a threat to monarch butterflies and the area’s native habitat. A rain or heat date is set for Sunday, August 10. Participants meet at the lighthouse at the bottom of Israel Head Road anytime after 7 a.m. No experience is necessary. Volunteers are encouraged to bring a hat, work gloves, a refillable water bottle, and wear long sleeves, long pants, and sneak-
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ers. Teams will be assigned on arrival, and experienced leaders will provide guidance on identifying and removing the plant’s seed pods. Pod picking at this stage in the plant’s life cycle is considered an effective control method. Beginning in early July, black swallowwort produc-
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es long, slender pods filled with small, wind-dispersed seeds. If left intact, the pods burst in early September, releasing thousands of airborne seeds that can spread across the landscape and threaten native plant species along the Marginal Way. Black swallowwort also poses a threat to monarch but-
terf lies. As a member of the milkweed family, it can be mistaken by monarchs for native milkweed. When monarchs lay eggs on swallowwort leaves, the larvae are unable to survive, contributing to a decline in the butterfly population. See PODS on page 4 . . .
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