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Towns Get New Police Chiefs

and possessions.” This also includes flags at U.S. embassies, delegations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad.

Six people were killed and dozens injured in a shooting during a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park by a shooter using a legally purchased, highpowered rifle. The incident was one of several mass shootings that took place across the country on July 4. According to a tracker from the Gun Violence Archive, one person was killed and a total of 18 injured in five other mass shootings in Massachusetts, California, Missouri, Virginia, and Chicago.

OGUNQUIT & YORKJohn Lizanecz (left photo) recently celebrated his last day as a lieutenant in the York Police Department. Congratulations are in order not only on his retirement, but also on his promotion to the position of Chief of the Ogunquit Police Department. Lizanecz has worked for the York PD since 1998, and, before that, spent a couple of years in Ogunquit as a patrol officer. He lives in the area with his wife, former Ogunquit police sergeant Julie Lizanecz, and his children.

accepted the offer to become the next chief of police for the

AARP Maine Seeks Community Service Nominees

STATEWIDEThe American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Maine is seeking nominations for its 2022 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who share their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of others in their community. The annual award is named after Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who founded the organization in 1958 at the age of 73.

“Older Mainers already understand the value of giving back and enhancing their communities,” says Noël Bonam, AARP Maine State Director.

“Many remain actively involved locally, putting to use their experience and wisdom.

. . . Through this recognition, AARP Maine encourages members and prospective members to use their skills and talents as

In his place, Deputy Chief Owen Davis (right photo) has a way to remain vital as well as make a difference in their community.”

Nominees need not be members of AARP in order to be eligible. They must be 50 years old or older and living in Maine. The achievements, accomplishments, or service on which nominations are based must have been performed on a volunteer basis, without pay, and must reflect AARP’s vision and mission. Couples or partners who perform the service together are eligible; however, teams are not.

The screening of nominees will be performed by a panel of AARP staff and volunteers. This screening includes the review of a range of criteria, including each nominee’s positive impact on their community and the lives of individuals age 50 and over. The application deadline is August 1. For more information and nomination forms, visit www.tinyurl.com/2u92fhh9. For more information about AARP and their work in Maine, visit www.aarp.org/me.

Town of York. Owen was born and raised in York and has spent his entire carer of 26 years serving its citizens. The town looks forward to Chief Davis leading the women and men of its police department while providing the necessary services to the community in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner.

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