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🌱 How a new I-95 bridge fence could affect Kittery drivers
Also, don't miss Dover Holiday Stroll on the Kittery Patch calendar

Good morning Kittery! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new I-95 bridge fence could affect Kittery drivers
Also on today's calendar: Dover Holiday Stroll and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kitteryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Turning sunny; windy, colder, temps: high: 29, low: 19.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 33 and low of 19 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• NH, Maine I-95 bridge suicide barrier could cost $3M to $5M (seacoastonline.com) — Plans are advancing for possible suicide-prevention fencing on the Piscataqua River Bridge that directly links Kittery and Portsmouth, with early cost estimates between $3 million and $5 million. Maine and New Hampshire transportation officials are awaiting a detailed feasibility study and structural analysis before deciding on funding and design, following several tragic deaths that prompted new crisis hotline signs and monitoring efforts.
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📸 Around Kittery
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kittery
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★ Featured events ★
- Dover Holiday Stroll
SEH Studios Art, 456 Central Ave, Dover
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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Other local events
- Jingle Bell Jubilee, a Holiday Concert raising funds for Camp ENCORE!
The Dance Hall , 7 Walker St , Kittery
2:00 pm - 4th Annual Holidaze Show w/CLThomas
The Star Theatre , 120 Rogers Rd , Kittery
8:00 pm - Stoop Stories at Kit Supply + Co.
Kit Supply + Co , 10 Walker St , Kittery
10:00 am - Blue Mermaid Brunch featuring Gnarly Darling
Blue Mermaid Island Grill , 10 Shapleigh Rd , Kittery
11:00 am - Messiah Sing | The Dance Hall | Kittery, ME
The Dance Hall , 7 Walker St , Kittery
4:00 pm - Shapleigh - Holiday Concert
Shapleigh School Kittery, ME 03904
5:30 pm - Traip Winter Band/Chorus Concert at KCC
The Star Theatre , 120 Rogers Rd , Kittery
7:00 pm - Dance Hall, Kittery, ME
The Dance Hall , 7 Walker St , Kittery
7:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
📣 Kittery Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- YPL Crafting Group
York Public Library , 15 Long Sands Rd , York
10:00 am - Little Movers (Drop-in)
York Public Library , 15 Long Sands Rd , York
10:30 am - Storytime at York Land Trust
York Land Trust , 1 Long Neck Marsh Road , York
10:30 am - Chair Yoga
Eliot, ME Calendar , 1333 State Road , Eliot
10:30 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Johnston & Murphy posted a job opening for Full-Time Stock Associate in Kittery. Apply here.
- Kittery posted a job opening for HOUSEKEEPING ATTENDANT Part-time - No Experience Required in Kittery. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kittery here.
🗞 Nearby News
York
- Wreaths Across America heads out of Maine with parade through York Village (wmtw.com)
- County Commissioners mull future use of York County Court House (sacobaynews.com)
- Her husband wanted to die with dignity. A death cafe helped them prepare. (seacoastonline.com)
South Berwick
- Man seriously injured by fire in makeshift shelter in South Berwick, officials say (wmtw.com)
Ogunquit
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-- The Patch AM Team
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