Lincolnville — Children and families gathered Saturday, Sept. 8 for a work party to spruce up the grounds of Spindlewood Waldorf Kindergarten in Lincolnville Center.

At the close of the morning, new gates built by parent Sean Donaghy, pictured top right with twin toddlers, were opened to signal the beginning of the preschool year. Posts were installed by alumnus Christian Wincklhofer.