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North Berwick Navy Veteran Turns 100 NORTH BERWICK Local U.S. Navy veteran Raymond Payeur will turn 100 years old this month. To celebrate the milestone, the North Berwick American Legion Post 87 is hosting a gathering on Saturday, January 25, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the North Berwick Community Center. Light refreshments will be available, and the event is open to family, friends, and the public. In May 1944, while serving aboard the S.S. Henry Berch, Payeur survived the ship’s sinking after it was torpedoed by a
German U-boat in the North Atlantic. The experience left him among the few survivors, and after
being granted a year of survivor’s leave to recover from the ordeal, he was then reassigned to the U.S.S. Indianapolis at Pearl Harbor. Just days before the Indianapolis was set to embark on a mission, Payeur’s transfer took effect, and he stepped off the ship. On July 30, 1945, the Indianapolis was struck by a Japanese torpedo, sinking it in just 12 minutes and resulting in one of the most devastating losses in U.S. naval history. Tragically, many of the crew members aboard perished in the attack or in the subsequent days
at sea, but Payeur was fortunate to have avoided the disaster. Recently, Payeur was honored with the Boston Post Cane by North Berwick Selectmen. The Cane is a prestigious honor given to the oldest resident of a community, a tradition that dates back more than 100 years. Originally created by the Boston Post in 1909, the Cane was awarded to the oldest living man in each of the more than 700 towns across New England. Today, the Boston Post Cane symbolizes both longevity and community, serving as a
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2025 Season OGUNQUIT Ogunquit Playhouse’s Executive Artistic Director Bradford Kenney and Managing Director Deborah Warren are proud to announce their 93rd season. The 2025 season will begin with a new staging of “Come From Away” (May 15 - June 14), followed by “Guys and Dolls” (June 19 - July 19), a brand-new reimagining of “High Society” with Cole Porter’s timeless tunes (July 24 - August 23), the world premiere new musical, “When Elvis Met The Beatles” (August 28 - September 27), and “Titanic: The Musical” (October 2 - November 2). “This is my 20th season, and I could not be more thrilled going into another excellent summer featuring beloved shows and a new work,” said Kenney. “We begin
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in May with the incredible ‘Come From Away’ in an all new staging. June brings the loveable classic ‘Guys and Dolls,’ which is sure to have us all rockin’ the boat! That’s followed in July by a reimagining of ‘High Society,’ featuring Cole Porter’s timeless tunes. August brings a world premiere musical to captivate audiences as we learn what happened on the night ‘When Elvis Met the Beatles.’ And we finish out the season in October with the sweeping epic musical ‘Titanic.’” To celebrate Kenney’s 20th anniversary, The Playhouse is hosting a gala fundraiser in August featuring legendary Broadway talent. More details will be forthcoming at a later date. “On the heels of our best
STATEWIDE For those with books they no longer want or need, there may be a Little Free Library in their neighborhood. These book exchange boxes offer free access to books for readers and provide a place for people to donate books. The system follows the principle of “take a book, share a book,” and relies on the honor system to maintain the books, much like a regular library. Little Free Libraries encourage communities to donate books that might otherwise sit unused in their homes, rather than dis-
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Details for the 2025 season are as follows: Come From Away Book, music, and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. “Come From Away” transports audiences to the days immediately following September 11, 2001, when the lives of 7,000 stranded passengers intertwined with those of the residents of an unlikely
Newfoundland town that welcomed them. Cultures clash and nerves run high, but uneasiness gives way to trust, and gratitude grows into enduring friendships through a vibrant musical score. The show features orchestrations by August Eriksmoe and arrangements by Ian Eisendrath. The original Broadway production was produced by Junkyard Dog Productions. “Come From Away” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). Guys and Dolls Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Based on “The Idyll of Sarah Brown” and characters by Damon Runyon. Often called Broadway’s perfect musical, this Tony Award-winner finds bigSee MUSICALS on page 14 . . .
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symbol of honor and respect for senior citizens as it is passed on to each town’s next oldest resident. Payeur’s life story is a testament to resilience and service. His dedication to his country and community continues to inspire those who know him. The North Berwick American Legion Post 87 is proud to honor Mr. Payeur on his 100th birthday and looks forward to the community joining in the celebration. The North Berwick Community Center is located at 266 Lebanon Road in North Berwick. For more information, call 207459-0262. Photo courtesy of CBS 19, News, Tyler, TX.
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carding them. Additionally, old furniture or appliances can be repurposed to create new Little Free Libraries, giving those items a second life. Donating books to Little Free Libraries encourages the reuse-recycle system, which can reduce waste and promote a greener lifestyle for all. Environmental stewardship is a top concern for many local communities, and these libraries can help motivate that energy. Little Free Libraries also provide a space where neighbors can meet each other and get
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involved. According to LittleFreeLibrary.org, it is estimated that 400 million books have been shared through these libraries since 2009. According to a 2012 textbook recycling study by the National Wildlife Federation, about 640,000 tons of books end up in landfills each year. This is roughly 320 million books, which comprise around 0.4% of total municipal solid waste generation. These small libraries also help support literacy by offering free books to people who might not normally have access to new
reading materials. In fact, many public libraries participate in the Little Free Library program as a way to promote literacy, resource sharing, and community See LIBRARIES on page 2 . . .
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