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Volume 11 • Issue No. 3
Ogunquit Playhouse Achieves National Level of Significance with the National Register of Historic Places OGUNQUIT The Ogunquit Playhouse is honored to announce that, as the result of several years of research, the Ogunquit Playhouse’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places was raised to the “National Level of Significance� in consideration of the significant contributions made by its founder Walter J. Hartwig and the Playhouse to Performing Arts Education throughout the nation. The Ogunquit Playhouse was deemed, and has consis-
tently lived up to, its reputation as “America’s Foremost Summer Theatre� in large part because of its influence on American theater and all those who participate in
it. According to Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, this new designation indicates that the property has been
documented, evaluated, and considered worthy of preservation and protection as part of the nation’s cultural heritage. Upon receiving the news from Mr. Shet-
tleworth’s office, Executive Artistic Director, Bradford T. Kenney stated “Ogunquit Playhouse is thrilled and honored to be recognized by the federal government, not only as an artistic landmark for almost a century of theatrical productions, but also as a National historic site with impact on America’s architectural and cultural fabric. This is a wonderful designation as the entire Playhouse family and foundation See HISTORIC page 8...
Successful Season for Toys for Tots Foundation YORK COUNTY – Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Coordinator, Mel Bates, is thankful to the York Community and surrounding areas - which includes Wells, Ogunquit, Kittery, Eliot and York - for their participation resulting in a successful 2014 Toys for Tots season. “Every year brings a stronger need for toys donations. Thanks to the special efforts from many organizations and
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especially the hockey moms who gave unlimited support. It was their unselfish and dedicated efforts that helped to make the event so successful. Bates also expressed gratitude to the men and women of the York Village Fire Department, York Beach Fire Department and York R.E.A.C.T members who volunteered their help in extremely cold weather on December 6, 2014 in front of Hannaford Market in York. This was their second year to par-
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ticipate in such an event to fill two fire trucks with toys. They succeeded in their mission and
overall, the program resulted in providing toys to many children this past holiday season.
Submarine USS Norfolk Arrives at Shipyard KITTERY / PORTSMOUTH, NH – Nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Norfolk (SSN 714) and her crew of 16 officers and 122 enlisted personnel arrived last week at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. While at the shipyard, Norfolk will undergo the process of inactivation. Before arriving at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Norfolk concluded her proud 31-year history with a deployment overseas supporting missions in the Central Command area of responsibility. During the deployment, Norfolk covered more than 30,000 nautical miles. A decommissioning ceremony was held for Norfolk on Dec. 11 in Norfolk, VA.
Norfolk is the third U.S. Navy ship to be named after the city. She was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and commissioned May 21, 1983 by then Secretary of Defense Casper Weinberger. Norfolk was also the Navy's 133rd nuclear-powered submarine, the 89th attack submarine, and the 24th Los
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Mel Bates (center), Coordinator for Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots is pictured with members of the York High School Boys Ice Hockey Team.
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individuals and exceptional efforts from a few, we are able to fulfill our mission to provide toys for children in need.� Bates said. This past season, the York High School Boys Ice Hockey Team helped by adopting the Toys for Tots Program. Their accomplishments were achieved by using multiple media, asking their fans to bring new, unwrapped toys to their games. The results were outstanding, thanks to the players, their coaches and
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Commendations; six Battle Efficiency awards; and two Armed Forces Service Medals. Norfolk’s Commanding Officer, Commander Christopher Polk, earned a degree in systems engineering from the United States Naval Academy. Following commissioning, he completed nuclear power training in Orlando, Fla., and Ballston Spa, NY. Cmdr. Polk’s operational assignments include tours of duty on USS Tennessee (SSBN 734), combat systems officer on USS Norfolk (SSN 714), and as executive officer aboard USS Georgia (SSGN 729). On Oct. 10, 2014, Cmdr. Polk assumed command of USS Norfolk (SSN 714). Her host community is Dover, NH.
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