Due to circumstances beyond their control, the librarians have had to change the talk by Charlie Britten about his writings to Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Acknowledging it is Easter weekend, they hope for a good attendance. Other library news is that a crafting group called “The Twisted Stitchers” will meet every Tuesday at the Southport Memorial beginning April 11 at 1:30 p.m. This is an informal crafting group for all skill levels and interests. Come and bring bring your knitting, crochet, needlepoint, quilting or cross stitch and join together for conversation, fun, and production. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be provided! The Southport Memorial Library is located at 1032 Hendricks Hill Road at the southern tip of Southport Island. Call 207-633-2741 with questions.

More book connected news - this time a request to search your shelves to see if you have a copy of “Lighthouses of the Maine Coast” by Robert Sterling. It was published by the Stephen Daye Press of Brattleboro, Vermont in 1935 and is about the grandfather of Evelyn Sherman, Royal Luther, who retired from lighthouse service in 1928 after 53 years of service. The story tells how he worked his way up to superintendent and was credited with building or renovating 80 percent of the lighthouses in his districts, which consisted of all the Maine coast and part of the coast of Massachusetts. Evelyn remembers that she loaned the book to a gentleman two or three years ago and would love to have it returned.

With spring comes renewal of the Southport Community Project. The architect for the woods playground at the Southport Central School, John Copeland of Kennebec Trail Company, has added to his drawings of the project projected costs and site information. The group shepherding the project led by school principal, Lisa Clarke, will meet at the school on Tuesday, April 4, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss the project and consider next steps. Stay tuned.

The Southport Island Store is getting a new floor installed. The store is open, but inside dining will not be possible until the floor in finished and all items are moved back to their proper place. If it warms up a bit we can always eat outside.

Again I say “Thanks” to the many people who have provided and offered help and prayers as Kit is predicted to be living out his last days among us. He remains under hospice care at Miles Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and good care from the hospital and hospice staff. Frequently we see his smile and once heard his whispered prayers.