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OgunquitFest: A Weekend of Fall Fun, Community Spirit OGUNQUIT Ogunquit will celebrate the harvest and Halloween season during the Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd annual OgunquitFest. The weekendlong celebration begins Friday evening, October 24, and continues through Sunday afternoon, October 26, offering seasonal festivities for all. Friday evening brings with it a cherished family tradition: children’s trick-or-treating in downtown Ogunquit. Participating businesses will hand out treats to young ghosts and goblins from 5 to 7 p.m., bringing festive fun to the heart of the village. Visitors and residents alike
will find plenty to enjoy on Saturday, with two signature events that draw guests back year after year. The OgunquitFest Artisan Craft Fair will feature live music, food trucks, and more than 50 crafters displaying their wares in two adjacent locations – Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common and the Dunaway Community Center – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Classic Car Show at Main Beach, taking place from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m., will showcase more than 100 cars and include People’s Choice awards, concluding with a parade of cars down Beach Street to Route 1. Additional favorites returning to the OgunquitFest lineup on Saturday include “spooktacular” fun in Perkins Cove, featuring a costume contest and parade, trick-or-treating, and rock painting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The DogtoberFest
Costume Parade and Beach Walk will take place at Main Beach at 11 a.m., with judging for the best dog costume at noon. On Su nd ay, t he mai n event is the High Heel Dash, a beloved OgunquitFest tradition that benefits the Frannie Peabody Center. Brave souls race around Perkins Cove in high heels – and those heels must be at least two inches high! Prizes
will be awarded for Best Time, Highest Heel, and Most Outrageous Costume. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m., and the dash starts at 3 p.m. Day two of the Artisan Craft Fair at Dorothea Jacobs Grant Common and the Dunaway Community Center runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Area businesses are joining in the celebration with a vaSee OGT on page 13 . . .
Community Soup Supper Keeps South Berwick Warm SOUTH BERWICK South Berwick is coming together once again for a beloved tradition that makes a real difference. The 17th Annual Community Soup Supper will return to Spring Hill Lodge, 177 Pond Road, South Berwick, on Wednesday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event benefits the Keep South Berwick Warm Fund, a program of SoBo Central, which provides support to local residents in need. The public is invited to share a bowl of homemade soup, break bread with neighbors and friends,
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KITTERY Author Sharon Kitchens will appear at Rice Public Library on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 p.m. to discuss her book “Stephen King’s Maine: A History & Guide,” setting the mood for Halloween. Much of western Maine reads like a Stephen King novel – deep woods and quiet backroads; centuries-old houses heavy with family history; acres of farmland miles from any highway; and small-town main streets lined with weathered pickup trucks and roadside farm stands. Especially during the dark, rainy days
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cious spread of soups, breads, and cookies prepared by community members and local businesses, including Spring Hill Restaurant, Nature’s Way Market, Fogarty’s Restaurant, The Catered Event, The Early Bird Café, Odd Fellows
Tavern, The Redbarn at Outlook Farm, Stage House Inn/Dufour, and When Pigs Fly Bakery. Those who can’t attend the supper may send donations any time to SoBo Central, c/o Fuel Fund, P.O. Box 512, South Ber-
wick, ME 03908. All donations are tax-deductible and directly benefit local residents. Keep South Berwick Warm is one of several community programs led by SoBo Central, a local nonprofit with a mission to nurture the town’s unique character by connecting and engaging citizens in community life. Sobo Central supports initiatives such as the Food Pantry, Hot Summer Nights concert series, Friends of Powderhouse Hill, and Lantern Fest, held every August. For more information, visit www.sobocentral.org or www. facebook.com/keepsobowarm.
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and help South Berwick residents in need stay warm and safe this winter. To-go containers will be available for those who cannot stay the duration of the event. This year, participation matters more than ever. Rising costs have made it harder for many to heat their homes, and requests for assistance have increased. Proceeds from the supper will help pay for fuel, home weatherization, winter coats for schoolchildren, and warm outerwear for adults who work outdoors. In exchange for a small donation, guests will enjoy a deli-
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of October and November, many areas of the state can feel downright spooky. In her book, Kitchens identifies the real-life locations that inspired King’s fictional towns of Castle Rock, Jerusalem’s Lot, Derry and Haven. Drawing on historical materials and conversations with locals and those familiar with King, she sheds light on the communities that shaped the settings for “Carrie,” “’Salem’s Lot,” “The Dead Zone,” “Cujo,” “It” and “11/22/63.” Exploring the parts of Maine that helped set the stage for some of King’s best-known – and
most chilling – works, Kitchens offers a vivid guide for fans of the author’s enduring connection to his home state. The talk promises a deeper look at the stories, places and people that continue to fuel King’s creative universe, revealing how Maine’s landscape, history and small-town spirit have shaped one of the world’s most enduring imaginations. Registration is required to attend the event, which is free. Rice Public Library is located at 8 Wentworth Street in Kittery. For more information, visit https:// tinyurl.com/RicePublic-KingKitchens.
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