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Friday, March 21, 2025 Volume 21 • Issue No. 12
Girls on the Run Registration Open BERWICK Girls on the Run is up and running! The 2025 season for the Berwick team begins Sunday, March 30 and runs through Sunday, June 1. The program culminates with the girls completing a celebratory 5K event at the end of the season. Practices will be held on Sundays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Field at Berwick Recreation Department. This program is open to girls in third through fifth grade. Girls on the Run is an international nonprofit that offers local running programs designed to strengthen girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavioral skills. The curriculum helps participants build confidence, deepen relationships, and successfully navigate life experiences. The 10-week program incorporates physical activity to unlock essen-
tial life skills, encourage personal development, foster meaningful connections with others, and contribute to the community. Volunteer coaches work to increase self-confidence, develop healthy relationships, and help the girls feel good about themselves, inside and out. Throughout the season, coaches use a structured curriculum to engage teams in fun and interactive lessons. Girls on the Run’s Heart & Sole program for sixth- to eighthgrade girls provides a positive, structured space uniquely designed to meet the needs of this
age group and is open to everyone, regardless of athletic ability. The lessons are girl-centered, encouraging participants to use their voices while learning problem-solving techniques, overcoming obstacles, setting boundaries, and asking for and providing help when needed. Girls on the Run Maine has served thousands of girls at over 150 sites across the state since 2012. The nonprofit organization is always seeking volunteer coaches to facilitate the program See GIRLS on page 12 . . .
York Parks & Rec Launches Surf Club YORK Local surfer Sean Dandley, in partnership with York Parks and Recreation Director Peter Murray, is launching a new project for area teens: the York Surf Club. Dandley and his wife, Jane, have already donated $10,000 in startup funds to launch the club, with plans for continued annual donations if it succeeds. Although the club’s plans
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are still in the early stages, Murray and Dandley will hold meetings to gather input from interested teens in the area. Activities are expected to begin in midMay, with most events taking place at Long Sands Beach. Prospective members must complete several tasks to receive the full benefits of club membership. All must pass a swim test, which includes swimming 100 yards, treading water for 60 seconds, and pulling themselves onto a surf board in overhead water. Swim tests will be held in April, with dates to be determined. The club will also hold weekly land training sessions in late April and early May to cover basic surfing techniques, preparing participants to get in the water by mid-May. Surfing lessons will be provided based on each participant’s experience and progress. These weekly meetups will offer a fun opportunity for instructors and experienced surfers to help newcomers develop skills, from the basics to intermediate techniques. Benefits of joining the York Surf Club include learning to
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First Annual Super Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Maine OGUNQUIT The Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run, a grassroots fundraising program benefiting Special Olympics Maine, is excited to announce its first annual Super Plunge event on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, at the Norseman Resort in Ogunquit. The Super Plunge is not your average dip, but rather a test of endurance, dedication, and heart, supporting Special Olympics programs across the state. The 24-hour challenge will see 15 brave plungers take an icy dive into the Atlantic every hour on the hour for 24 hours. All proceeds from the event will support Special Olympics Maine, empowering athletes with intellectual disabilities through sports
and year-round opportunities. Each plunger has committed to raising a minimum of $2,400. One local business owner, Scottie Vogel (pictured below) of Crew Ogunquit and See PLUNGE on page 12 . . .
Stay; for Life Hosts Men’s Health Event surf, receiving fully outfitted surf gear after passing the swim test, enjoying free surfing lessons, and building camaraderie with fellow club members. Those who do not already own a surfboard will receive an epoxy surfboard to use. Members will also receive a York Surf Club sweatshirt and have the chance to develop new friendships while having fun surfing. For those interested in joining the club, preliminary meetings will be held at York High School in the Alumni Room on Thursday, March 27, and Monday, March 31, at 2:15 p.m. While long-term plans for the club will be developed with participants, a general outline for 2025 has been created to help jump-start the club. For more information, visit www.yorkparksandrec.org/clubs and click on the link under “York Surf Club.”
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WELLS The community is invited to attend a powerful public presentation on men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention, hosted by the Maine-based suicide prevention organization Stay; For Life. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wells High School Auditorium. Admission is free, with donations welcome to support the non-profit organization and their mental health initiatives. The evening will feature Angela Whitten (pictured), cofounder and executive director of Stay; For Life. Angela will share her personal journey as a mother who lost her son to suicide. She will offer profound insights into the critical importance of mental health awareness and provide attendees with practical strategies and free resources to navigate difficult situations, including suicidal ideation. This presentation is open to all and aims to foster a supportive and informed community. While Angela will present with thought-
fulness and sensitivity on the subjects of mental health and suicide, it is recommended that attendees be at least 13 years old. This event offers valuable insight and hope to those impacted by mental health challenges, whether personally or through a loved one. Stay; for Life is a Mainebased 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded after 18-year-old Trent Gibson took his own life in 2022. Its mission is to save lives by advocating for men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Wells High School is located at 200 Sanford Road in Wells. For more information, visit www.stayforlife.org, email stayforlife2022@gmail.com or call 207-608-1141.
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