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Friday, December 27, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 52
Atlantic Plunge at Gooches Beach KENNEBUNK The 24th annual Atlantic Plunge, “Freezin’ for a Reason,” will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Januar y 1, at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk. The plunge is one of Caring Unlimited’s major annual fundraisers. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations, helps to sustain Caring Unlimited’s programs and services. What better way to ring in the New Year than an icy swim in the ocean? Online registration closes at midnight on Sunday, December 29, but in-person registration is available on the day of the event. Check-in opens at 9:15 a.m., and the first 50 registrants will receive a free longsleeve event T-shirt. All Atlantic Plunge registrants will also be en-
tered into a raffle for an Allagash Brewing gift pack, $55 value. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations helps support Caring Unlimited’s programs and services throughout the year. The Atlantic Plunge helps ensure Caring Unlimited continues to provide critical, round-the-clock support
and safety planning to family members, friends, and neighbors experiencing abuse in York County. For more information and to register, visit www.givegab. com/campaigns/24th-annual-atlantic-plunge, call 207-490-3227, or find them on Facebook at https://tinyurl.com/Plunge2025.
Annual Kennebunk Wild Blueberry Drop KENNEBUNK The blueberry is back! The eighth annual Kennebunk Wild Blueberry Drop will once again be held live in two stages, with the “Early Bird” drop at 9 p.m. and the “Main Drop” at midnight, both on Tuesday, December 31. Both drops will occur from the bell tower of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, at 114 Main Street in Kennebunk. The best viewing of the ball drop is from the lawn of the First Parish Church or across the street in front of the Brick Store Museum, located at 117 Main Street. See DROP on page 9 . . .
Kittery Lions Join Rose Bowl Parade for a Special Celebration KITTERY Four members of the Kittery Lions Club have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the iconic Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, CA. Scott and Mary Mace, along with Kelly and Ken Goss, will represent Lions Project Canine Companions Maine as they walk with the Lions Club International float. The float will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that provides highly trained service dogs to individuals with disabilities at no cost.
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Mary and Kelly will accompany puppies-in-training
Brooke and Goliath as part of the televised event. Both Brooke
and Goliath are yellow Lab/ Golden Retriever crosses and are being raised via the Canine Companions program. Puppy raisers receive the pups at eight weeks old and foster them for about a year and a half, during which time the dogs learn 30 cues and house manners. During this period, raisers also train the pups to become comfortable in various environments, exposing them to experiences and sounds they may
encounter as service dogs. Brooke is scheduled to leave for Advanced Training in Medford, NY, in May 2025, while Goliath will follow in November 2025. Advanced Training lasts six months, during which the dogs are taught to perform tasks such as turning lights on and off, opening and closing doors and drawers, and picking up objects See ROSE on page 10 . . .
Eliot Brothers Receive Standing Ovation ELIOT Brothers Colin and Wyatt Yager (pictured) received a standing ovation at Boston’s TD Garden on Friday, December 6, when the Boston Celtics honored them as part of the team’s Heroes Among Us program during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heroes Among Us program recognizes individuals who make a significant impact in their communities, and the brothers were honored for their life-saving actions this past summer. In July, a routine fishing trip off the New Hampshire coast turned into a rescue mission when the brothers noticed a humpback whale swimming close to a nearby boat. Suddenly, the whale breached the surface, landing on the rear of the boat and capsizing it, throwing the fishermen onboard into the water.
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Colin and Wyatt quickly navigated their boat toward the distressed fishermen, who were struggling in the water and fearing another whale strike. The brothers successfully pulled the fishermen aboard and brought them to safety. The Heroes Among Us program, established in 1997 by the Boston Celtics, honors those who have made lasting, exceptional contributions to their communities. The award is presented at every Celtics home game and highlights the heroic achievements of everyday citizens. Colin and Wyatt’s quick thinking and swift action in the face of danger undoubtedly saved lives that day. Their bravery serves as a powerful reminder of how moments of courage can have a lasting impact on others. The brothers’ heroic actions stand as a true testament to the values celebrated by the Heroes Among Us program.
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