Biddeford Mills Museum will be open during Maine Craft Weekend
Biddeford Mills Museum will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, to participate in Maine Craft Weekend. The museum’s 30-minute film, “A Walk Through History,” will be shown in the museum at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. While at the museum, people can visit the new exhibit featuring a small-scale loom refurbished by the curator staff at the Lowell Historic National Park in Lowell, Massachusetts. Entrance to the museum and both film shows are free to the public.
Lighthouse talk takes place at McArthur Library Oct. 10
On Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m., several Friends of Wood Island Lighthouse will visit the McArthur Library in Biddeford and share the lore that surrounds the historic Wood Island Lighthouse. They will share their personal stories. This will be an evening of ghastly and ghostly tales aimed at an adult audience. The event is free and open to the public light refreshments will be served.
York County Republican meeting takes place Oct. 11
The York County Republican Committee will meet Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Alfred Town Hall, 16 Saco Road. Doors open ay 6:30 p,m. for a 7 – 8:30 p.m. business meeting, which will focus on how to get out the vote for the Nov. 7 Referendum Election and provide information on the eight questions on the ballot, both Citizen Initiative Referenda and Resolutions proposing Amendments to the Maine Constitution. FMI: Contact communications@yorkgop.org (207) 468-2395.
Community Bonfire, Hall of Fame ceremony highlight Thornton Academy Homecoming weekend
Thornton Academy’s annual homecoming celebration is next Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 – 14.
The weekend kicks off with a Community Bonfire, from 6 – 8 p.m., behind Linnell Gym at Thornton Academy in Saco. Admission is free and children are welcomed to attend. Kids of all ages can make and enjoy free S’mores, and student organizations will offer snacks, soda, and water for sale.
Saturday morning, TA’s Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes six new members: Joe Gerardi, ‘73, Bob Kimball, ‘63, James Morse, ‘09, Hilary Mahaney ‘58, Nick Scontras ‘92, and the 1963 Boys Baseball Team.
During the Hall of Fame ceremony, two Distinguished Alumni Awards will also be presented: John Duross ’80 – Public Service Award, and Susan Willey Marston ’62 – UnSung Hero Award.
The awards and induction ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in the Garland Auditorium on the Thornton Campus. Admission is free.
Saturday afternoon, Thornton hosts Leavitt in football. Kick off is 1:30 p.m.
Historical Society Hosts Bean Supper
The Arundel Historical Society will be hosting a Baked Bean and Pasta Supper on Oct. 14. It will be held at the M.L.Day School Gym from 4:30 to 6 p.m. located on the Limerick Road, Arundel. There will be Baked Beans (two kinds), Mac and cheese, American Chop Suey, Hot Dogs, Cole slaw, Cornbread/Rolls, Drinks and coffee and Homemade desserts.Takeout is available. Suggested donations are: adults $10, $5 for kids 6-10 , and children 5 and under Free.There will be historical displays, membership info, raffle calendars, and merchandise available. Proceeds benefit the Arundel Historical Society and all are welcome.
Goodwin Kindness Program wins grant for the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club
As a Rotarian, Earl A. Goodwin set the bar high in giving and kindness, Earl joined the Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco in 1971 and was elected president of the club in 1976. A devoted Rotarian, Earl made it his goal to raise money through Rotary and help those less fortunate in our communities. With the news of his passing on Aug. 2, 2022, Rotarians of the club realized that they owe a debt of gratitude to Earl. Earl’s commitment to giving continued as his wishes were in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Rotary Club of Biddeford-Saco. The club received more than $9,000 for the Earl A. Goodwin memorial fund. Past President Brenda Pollock commented, “We put these funds to use in a way Earl would have and created The Earl A. Goodwin Kindness in the Community Day” program. The club formed a committee, created a logo, instituted a kindness program, and reached out to the community focusing on seniors, veterans, and children. The result, random acts of kindness bestowed upon citizens in our community ranging from grocery gift cards, a colossal number of diapers for the diaper bank, lunch with veterans, Christmas gifts for seniors in the local nursing homes, to most recently, creating a movie night for more than 300 refugees complete with pizza, popcorn, and snow cones.
Club President Paulette Bonneau recognized the impact Goodwin Kindness Days had not only in the community, but for Rotarians. “There’s a lasting effect on Rotarians when they see the result of their efforts in these small but significant acts of kindness”, she said. “When the Rotary District Grants became available, I knew this was a program Rotary should continue indefinitely. The more funds we have, the greater impact we will make for so many in our area”.
Bonneau was successful in her request for funding and received an additional $3,098 to add to the program. “We continue to receive donations in Earl’s honor for this program on our website. It is a true testament to the legacy he left in the community”.
The club has also organized a group who are working on further honoring Earl for his love of hockey and the community at the Biddeford Ice Arena. He made it a focal point to welcome high school athletics, and for families who came from across the state and frequented the facility.
To lean more about The Earl A. Goodwin Kindness in the Community program or to make a contribution to the Earl A. Goodwin Kindness program, visit: www.biddeford-sacorotary.org
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