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Friday, September 11, 2015
Volume 11 • Issue No. 37
7th Annual Open Lighthouse Day
Portland Head Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth will be open for free.
STATEWIDE The State of Maine's 7th Annual Open Lighthouse Day will take place on Saturday, September 12 with lighthouses open throughout the state and free entry available to visitors on this one day. The popular event, sponsored by the United States Coast Guard, the Maine Office of Tourism and the American Lighthouse Foundation, draws between 15,000 to 18,000 visitors annually with the unique opportunity to
climb and learn about Maine's historic lights. "Tourism attracts tens of millions of visitors to our state each year and helps to showcase our state as a terrific place to visit, study, live and invest," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "My administration is committed to supporting events and activities that promote one of our biggest and most important industries, creating jobs and providing new investment opportunities."
The largest effort of its kind organized within the United States, Open Lighthouse Day is a family activity intended to help increase awareness of Maine's maritime heritage and teach visitors about the rich history of its lighthouses and lightkeepers. All lighthouses will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Special packages, promotions and celebratory activities are also available in partnership with hotels and
other attractions. For Lighthouse Day, all lighthouses and lighthouse tours are free. Some parking and transportation costs to lighthouses are additional. With more coastal lighthouses than anywhere else in the nation, Maine is often referred to as "The Lighthouse State". Beginning in 1791, lighthouses were built to help navigate mariners through See LIGHTHOUSE page 6...
Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive – WWII Veterans Honored KENNEBUNK Kennebunk Center for Health and Beacon Hospice honored WWII Veterans on September 2, marking the 70th anniversary of the signing of the unconditional surrender of Japan in 1945. As part of celebrating the end of World War II, Kennebunk Center for Health & Rehabilitation, LLC invited Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys company, to lead a celebration on August 12. Activity Director Lori Stackpole,
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CAD and Shirley Norcross, Activity Coordinator helped Beacon to pin eight World War II veterans who reside there in order to honor their service and express gratitude for their sacrifices on behalf of our nation. It is estimated that a World War II veteran dies every 90 seconds now, and soon there will be no one left of the “Greatest Generation!� The Color Guard from the Joint Military Cadets of America led by LT Paul Constantine MacDowell opened the ceremony and offered salutes to the veterans. An invocation was offered by Rev. Mia Dyson, Beacon Hospice
Veterans honored at 70th Anniversary of WWII End. Color Guard Dylan Petropoulos, Matt Sayah, Nick Jordan, Alex Jordan, and Sean Butterworth.
Chaplain and a proclamation from Governor Paul LePage was read. Approximately 45
Arundel Celebrates 100th Anniversary
ARUNDEL This year Arundel will be celebrating its 100th anniversary as an independent town at its annual Heritage Day on Saturday, September 19. The event will take place at the Arundel Historical Society's North Chapel Common at the corner of Route 111 (Alfred Road) and Limerick Road from 10 a.m. to 4
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participants joined in singing “America the Beautiful� led by Chrissy Gemme, Beacon Ac-
count Executive. A moment of silence was offered for all those who died in the War and was followed by the playing of Taps and a benediction. The “We Honor Veterans� campaign is collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization launched in 2010 to improve the care Veterans receive as they approach end of life. Beacon Hospice is an active participant in this community program. Complete information on the “We Honor Veterans� program can be found at www.wehonorveterans.org.
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p.m. It is free and open to all. There will be a "Reminisce Tent", a popular venue, which will display photos and history of Arundel's past. Also enjoy craft vendors; demonstrations such as quill writing, spinning, and blacksmithing; old engine displays; agricultural displays and farm animals; a "White Elephant" table; horse-drawn
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wagon rides; games for children; food; and music – fun for all in this family event! As part of the 100th commemoration, a book about Arundel's history will be available. For more information, call 207-2839699, visit www.arundelhistoricalsociety.org or find them on Facebook.
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