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- Meet Sheba Merritt, a keeper of Jonesportās boatbuilding memories
Also on today's calendar: Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? š¤ (Answer below!)
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ā¢ Sheldon āSheba' Merritt of Jonesport (mainescoast.com) ā Sheldon āShebaā Merrittās memories bring Jonesportās boatbuilding years to life, from his fatherās decades working for Bert Frost to the craftsmen who kept wooden boats afloat. Among them was his brother-in-law Vincent MacLean, a Milbridge boatbuilder and fisherman. Merritt also recalls his own work building local landmarks and hundreds of miniature lighthouses. 
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Seacoast Artisans 27th Annual Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show ā
Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr, Portsmouth
9:00 am
Saturday November 14
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Intro to Strength Training (for women 25+) ā
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Saturday Craft and Chat ā
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Menopause Support Group ā
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Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 24
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Veterans Day ā Town Office Closed ā
Sullivan ME
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Bone Builders ā
Sullivan ME
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Frenchmanās Bay Library Open ā
Sullivan ME
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Planning Board Meeting ā
Sullivan ME
5:30 pm -
Ladies out Lunching ā
Sullivan ME
12:00 pm -
HANZ ARAKI at Tunk Joy Bakery ā
Tunk Joy Bakery, 61 Rogers Point Road, Steuben
9:30 am -
Sea Watch Saturdays at Schoodic Point ā
Schoodic Point, Arey Cove Road, Winter Harbor
1:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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