Last Saturday was Valentine's Day, and if you're like me, it probably zipped right past you. For me, this is unfortunately uncharacteristic. I've always been such a huge fan of the holiday! There's something beautiful about a holiday dedicated to love. I could wax poetic to a ridiculous word count about the power and beauty of love, but I think the biggest reason I was so sad about the lack of pomp or circumstance was because I normally wear such a good outfit!
I have a specific sweater solely dedicated to Valentine's Day that I have taken to wearing every year. It's this adorable pink and red cardigan with hearts all over and heart buttons to complete it — it's like Cupid got a sewing machine and had no clue what to do with it — and it's perfect!
Despite not wearing it on the actual holiday, I've decided to allow the sweater to be worn on any other of the 364 days of the year. Maybe since I didn't get to wear it last Saturday, I'll just have to wear it as much as I can to give it the appreciation it so very much deserves. If you ever see a lady in a heart-covered cardigan, it very well may be me!
In this week's newsletter: Read about accessible walking trails, a major renovation, and more!
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People begin to construct a wooden walkway that will be part of a more accessible trail at the Alewive Woods Preserve in Kennebunk. (Courtesy of the Kennebunk Land Trust)
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Austin is so excited to find his new forever family! Austin's known for having a bit of a goofy smile that comes out when he's the happiest.
A few ways to unlock Austin's signature smile are tasty treats, lots of snuggles, and quality time with the ones he loves. As he warms up in his new home, he won’t be able to stop smiling around his people!
He enjoys the relaxed moments in life, and is happy to be by your side while you read, watch TV or cozy up on the couch together! If you or someone you know is interested in adopting Austin, give his friends a call at (207) 985-3244 and ask for your new happy companion! |
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Get wild! Join the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for their Winter Wildlife Day on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a day of family fun celebrating local wildlife. Enjoy a live animal presentation, a guided walk, hands-on wildlife activities, and fun in the snow. Plus, enjoy sledding, snowshoeing, and snowy fun with hot cocoa for warming up. Bring your own snowshoes and sleds if you have them! If not, the reserve will have some on hand for you to borrow. Animal hats or costumes encouraged!
Warm up and have some fun at Louis T. Graves Memorial Library. On Thursday, Feb. 18 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. join in for free board game fun! Join every Thursday afternoon for their own “Winter Games”! Board games, including Scrabble, Backgammon, cards, crosswords and more will be available in the Dow Room. Warm up, have a coffee or cocoa and some fun. For further information, please call (207) 967-2778 or visit their website at www.graveslibrary.org.
Test your knowledge at Family Friendly Trivia! Join Raspberri's at Gorges Grant Hotel in Ogunquit on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for their trivia night. Go for themed cocktails, bar snacks, and a full entree, all available for purchase during the event. |
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Abigail Driscoll is a community reporter for Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Sanford, and Wells. She recently moved up to Maine from Connecticut after getting her bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism at the University of New Hampshire. Abigail is a lover of film and all dog breeds, and often spends her free time stargazing when the skies are clear. You can support this newsletter by encouraging friends and family to sign up. Explore our other newsletters.
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