Delay updates

MDOT Project Resident Engineer Craig Hurd states that the one lane traffic flow will continue until Memorial Day. It was decided that two lanes need to be open during the summer and the week of the Fryeburg Fair (thank goodness for that!).

Shop ’til you drop

This is the weekend! You can visit craft fairs at the Inn at Long Lake, the Holly Berry Fair at Lake Region High School, and why not kick it off at the early bird sale in Bridgton! Remember that the Inn’s Craft Fair runs on Sunday too! Get a jump-start on that holiday shopping while finding some one-of-a-kind gifts in the process.

Library happenings

Next time you find yourself stalled on Route 302, duck on into the library for a reprieve! Currently at the Library:

• Naples Public Library wil host author R. Nestor Maki on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. until noon. Mr. Maki will sign and talk about his latest murder mystery called Payback.

• The Book Discussion Group will talk about The Awakening by Kate Chopin on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room of the library.

• On Saturday, Nov. 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., bring your Christmas List and shop at the show-and-sale of Mini-art by local artists. An added attraction will be our Cookie Walk.

The Library has lots going on for area youth, including the following programs:

Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.: Storytime with music. Thursdays, 6 p.m.: Pajama Storytime.?Saturdays: Bring your children in to make small seasonal craft projects.

The Volunteer Staff helps the library stretch their precious library dollars. They work on a variety of schedules and jobs in all departments from regular weekly time slots on the circulation desk, short-term projects, or reading stories and helping with craft activities. If you have some time to give please consider the Naples Library. Stop in and talk to the director, Dale Jandreau.

Library Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Wednesdays 2-7 p.m.; Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For further details: 693-6841 or www.naples.lib.me.us.

Support the Lions

The Naples Lions work tirelessly to help those in need. There are things you can do to help them. First and foremost, if you have the time, why not join them? Contact Harvey Buzzell to learn more about where and when they meet and what they do at 655-4911. To help today, you can drop off your cans and bottles at one of their three bright yellow collection containers: Macs on Route 35, the Casco AG and the Naples Town Office all have them. The Lions charter states that all publicly raised funds must go back to the community, so you know your donations are helping those in need. The Lions use donations to help in programs such as fuel assistance, eye-glasses and eye exams, and Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. Congratulations to Naples resident and LRHS Student Elysha Bosworth on being selected as the Lions Club’s Student of the Month for October.

Drama at LRHS

The LRHS Drama Club proudly presents The Man Who Came to Dinner, Nov. 18-20 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20-21 at 2 p.m. in the LRHS auditorium. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students, and $8 and $6 on show day. Tickets are available at Bridgton Books, Casco Village Church, Naples Pizza and Dugout, Hayes True Value Hardware, and the high school.

Help your community

The Community Resource Council of Naples is getting ready for the holiday season. Right now they are collecting food for Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets as well as toys and coats for kids. To help out or apply for your Holiday Basket, contact Connie Madura at 693-6805. All requests for Thanksgiving Baskets must be in by Nov. 9.

Help a local student!

Elise Giantassio of Naples needs your help. The National Junior Honor Society is having a wreath sale. The profit goes toward NJHS taking a trip to Washington D.C. in April. Each wreath is made by hand by Pattie Grenda. They are standard sized, with a big red bow, and they cost $14 per wreath. They will be ready just after Thanksgiving but if you would like, we could get them to you earlier if you need them.

Secondly, Elise was nominated to be a Student Ambassador for People to People on their trip to Australia in July. This will cost a lot of money so she needs to fund-raise a lot!

One of the things she is doing is collecting returnable bottles. Most people don’t mind parting with them, so if you would be willing to give her your returnables you can give her your address and she can pick them up whenever it is convenient for you. If you live far away then you can bring them to school and she can take them from there. E-mail her at giantassio@fairpoint.net.