By Paul Sylvain

Thanks to a year-long partnership with Healthy Acadia, Porter Memorial Library marked the first anniversary of its backyard Storywalk on Oct. 18 with pumpkin-themed goodies and tables full of happy, eager kids painting pumpkins and tiny gourds.

And just like the library’s first Storywalk kickoff last year on Oct. 6, 2023, the event was blessed with a picture-perfect autumn day, clear blue skies, a carpet of colorful leaves, and mild temperatures.