North Yarmouth Historical Society's cider press is working better than ever before.
"And since it’s circa 1850, that’s saying a lot,” said Katie Murphy, president of North Yarmouth Historical Society.
I got to see the newly refurbished cider press in action on Sunday, as local children enthusiastically poured apples into the hopper, turned the wheel to grind them and eagerly consumed cup after cup of fresh-pressed cider. Upon sipping my own cup of the seasonal beverage, I immediately understood their elation.
Read more below about the history of North Yarmouth's Soup and Cider Day and how some UMaine engineering students improved the 175-year press.
In this week's newsletter: See the ghosts of Yarmouth's past, a Yarmouth Art Festival draws enthusiasts, and family connections in local football.
Thanks for reading,
- Sophie Burchell |
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| Don Segal dumps the apples as Walker Gilligan, 15, of North Yarmouth, works the press at Soup and Cider Day at Skyline Farm on Sunday. (Derek Davis/Staff Photographer)
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| The cast of Stroll Haunted Yarmouth practices bows at a dress rehearsal on Oct. 14. The show, which will mostly take place at the town’s historic graveyard, is directed by Tommy Waltz, front. (Sophie Burchell/Staff Writer)
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Get in the Halloween spirit and see some ghosts of Yarmouth's past! Running through Oct. 26, Stroll Haunted Yarmouth is a collaboration between Royal River Community Players and the Yarmouth History Center, depicting the ghosts of local historic figures between the gravestones of the historic Baptist cemetery.
Each year the stories highlighted on the tour change, pulling out different aspects of the town's rich history.
“Yarmouth is a small town, right? It’s a small piece of a huge state that really doesn’t even have that many people either, and yet here they can find these amazing characters year after year who have these fascinating histories behind them,” said Yarmouth resident Bill Mimikos, 52.
“It’s really cool to honor them and bring them back to life,” said Mimikos, who portrays Ebenezer Cleaves at the stroll and recounts his time in the Lincoln County militia in the early 1800s.
Find tickets to the historical haunted ghost tour, and read more about the behind-the-scenes of the production. |
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| THINGS TO DO |
Get fixing: Bring a broken or damaged item to the Repair Fair at North Yarmouth Community Center! On Oct. 25 from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m., volunteer fixers will be on hand for: bike repair, lamps, electronics and small appliances, knife and tool sharpening, clothing repair/mending, jewelry cleaning, and fixing wood and small furniture This is a free event hosted by North Yarmouth Waste Reduction Committee and Prince Memorial Library.
Discuss death: In this session at Merrill Memorial Library, death educator Leona Oceania and the group will explore the importance of discussing death and the benefits it offers. She will share about the creation of an end-of-life plan, the importance of legacy work, obituary writing, hospice and palliative care, end-of-life doulas, medical aid in dying, as well as funeral and body disposition options (there are more than you think!). Learn more about death and how to speak openly about it at this event on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Tales and tunes: Join Prince Memorial Library and Stone Coast Music for a magical storytelling experience perfect for kids! Enjoy a live reading of
"Because" by Mo Willems and Amber Ren, brought to life with beautiful violin music performed by a live violinist, weaving music and story together in a unique and enchanting way. Children ages 0-11 and their adults can hear the words and violin on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m.
Halloween movie night: Watch the animated story of carrot-loving cryptid by joining Congregational Church, UCC as it hosts a viewing of "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit." Free and open to all on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m., costumes are encouraged and free cider and popcorn will be provided! (Author's note: I had nightmares about encountering were-rabbit when I was 6. Parents, be warned.) |
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Sophie Burchell is a community news reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. Send feedback and suggestions to Sophie. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up. Explore our other newsletters.
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