Look for an obituary for Ramona Gaudette elsewhere in this paper. A celebration of her life will be held at the American Legion in Boothbay on Aug. 6 2023 at noon.

Summer residents, Perry Nies and his daughters, are here from Florida, enjoying a bit of a cooler life as they have for many summers. Missing in the family compound is Perry’s wife, Jane, who died at the age of 96 on Feb. 5. Area residents will have an opportunity to greet the family and celebrate Jane’s long and purposeful life July 29 beginning at 3 p.m. at the summer chapel of All Saints by-the -Sea.

All Saints by-the -Sea, located on All Saints Road off Route 238 on the east side of Southport, will open for Sunday worship this Sunday, June 17 with the Reverend Paul Tunkle leading worship at 8 and 10 a.m., followed by a coffee hour on the deck. You may come by car or by boat, and if by car, a shuttle will be available to give you a ride from the handicapped parking lot, down the path to the chapel. Look for more information in an article elsewhere in this paper.

Sarah Sherman is working on a project for the town to preserve the history of the island's Boston Post Cane recipients. To date she has verified the following names: Jean Luther Thompson (2019); Ruth Lepper Gardner (2011); Evelyn Connor Stratton (2002); Evelyn Luther Pratt, Louise Luther, Kathryn Buck, Addie Gray, and Royal Luther (1940s). Can anyone help her fill in the blanks? She is looking for additional names of Southport Island cane recipients and photos to accompany their story. If you can help, please contact Sarah at 207-633-7161 or email shermanmcgrail@yahoo.com.

Good news from Maureen Kinsey. Spectrum is going to upgrade Internet service on Cross Road beginning in July. Residents for many years have struggled with less than adequate broadband service, so this time has been long awaited.

If you are reading this in time, a reminder that the Southport Historical Society invites us to join the Friends of the Southport Historical Society for their annual meeting on June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Southport Town Hall. Following a brief business meeting, Jean McKay will give a talk, “The Evolution of the Burnt Island Lighthouse Since 1821.” Ms. McKay is an educator for the lighthouse and the island’s programs, a director/treasurer of the Keepers of the Burnt Island Light, and an educator for the Maine State Aquarium. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. The museum will open for the season on Saturday, July 1.

A reminder to mark your calendars for Saturday, June 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. to come to the Southport Town Hall for Bolster Day, one of the fundraisers that the Southport Island Association (SIA) organizes to help underwrite its many activities held throughout the year. There will be a cash bar, and attendees are asked to bring an appetizer to share.

Now something new to sparkle our summer evenings! The Southport Island Association (SIA) is very proud to announce the launch of their summer concerts series "Southport Island Musicfest”, consisting of three outdoor concerts taking place on the lawn of Newagen Inn, “Motor Booty Affair” - Wednesday, June 21; “Piano Men” (The music of Elton & Billy Joel) -Wednesday, July 19; “The Mallett Brothers” -Wednesday, Aug. 30. Each concert is designed for all ages. All ticket sale proceeds raised will go to support the SIA Helping Hands Fund. Tickets and prices are available now at southportmusicfest.com. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. with the main act hitting the stage at 7. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Seating is limited so best book now!

On Wednesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Southport United Methodist Church’s Women (UMW) will be hosting a ‘Made in Maine’ craft fair at the Southport Town Hall in conjunction with their popular ‘Lobster Roll Lunch To Go’ and cookie sale. The UMW group is seeking crafters selling handcrafted in Maine items, only. There will be a fee for 8-feet x 30-inch table on which to display your wares. Call Sue Kibbe at 633-3624 by June 30 to reserve a table.

A reminder that author, Julia O’Brien-Merrill will be giving a talk at the Southport Memorial Library on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m., telling the story, using historical documents of the original lyrics from “M.T.A.” - the campaign song written for her father, Walter A. O’Brien Jr., in his run for Mayor of Boston in 1949. A timeline at the end of the book has fascinating tidbits of Boston history and lore of the time-honored folk song. Our local musicians, “The Newagen Crew,” will provide entertainment, singing the Kingston Trio’s version of “M.T.A.” Julia will be signing and selling her books.

Thought our week of rain would end with a week of sunshine, but I guess not. At least our wells should be full.