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Eleanor Buraczynski KITTERY World War II veteran and Durgin Pines resident Eleanor Buraczynski celebrates her 101st birthday on Friday, June 14, at a surprise “Sock Hop” birthday party, surrounded by family and friends. The event will honor her remarkable life and service, bringing together loved ones to celebrate this special milestone. Eleanor was born on June 15, 1923, in Mt. Vernon, NH. After graduating from high school, she pursued her deep interest in people and the human body by enrolling at the Mt. Auburn School of Nursing in Cambridge, MA, where she
earned her degree as a Registered Nurse. Eleanor utilized her new skillset shortly after graduating by enlisting in the Army during the early days of World War II,
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ultimately serving for eight years as an Army nurse. Eleanor served on hospital trains during the war, which played a crucial role in transport-
ing wounded soldiers, medical personnel, and equipment between various locations, including the front lines and medical facilities farther away from combat zones. These trains provided a means of quickly evacuating injured soldiers from the battlefield to receive medical treatment at hospitals and field stations located further back from the front lines. Hospital trains were equipped with medical facilities and staffed by doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel who provided immediate care to the wounded during transit. Additionally, they often transported supplies, equipment, and
sometimes even prisoners of war. Eleanor remembers vividly that the most difficult part of nursing on the hospital train was witnessing soldiers who had lost limbs grapple with seeing their wives and families again, for fear that they would not be loved the same. “Of course,” Eleanor said, “they were still loved, if not more.” After the war, Eleanor spent six additional years as a nurse in the Army Reserves before returning to New England to pursue her master’s in Health Science Education. She married
hosts a variety of events and activities throughout New England. These events contribute to Flight4CF’s mission of advancing CF research and improving the quality of life for those living
with the disease. The Seacoast Airfield is located at 107 Littlebrook Lane in Eliot. For more information, visit w w w.cff.org or w w w. flight4cf.com.
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Celebrating Aviation Day in Eliot ELIOT The public is invited to enjoy a variety of activities on Aviation Day, Saturday, June 15, hosted by the charity organization Flight4CF. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seacoast Airfield in Eliot. Highlights include static aircraft displays, military aircraft, and remote control flight demonstrations. Throughout the day, guests can also indulge in food trucks, enjoy a live DJ, participate in raffles, and watch skydiving at 12 p.m. Additionally, helicopter rides will be available 10-11:45 a.m. and 1:15-3 p.m., with tickets costing $40 per person. General
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admission is $5, with donations going to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder that predominantly affects the lungs, liver, intestine, pancreas, and kidneys. It leads to the production of thick mucus that clogs airways and traps bacteria, causing infections, lung damage, and respiratory failure. Additionally, in the pancreas, the mucus can block the release of digestive enzymes needed for nutrient absorption. Flight4CF is a nonprofit
13th Annual Kittery Block Party This Saturday KITTERY The Kittery Block Party, an annual tradition now in its 13th year, will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents and visitors from near and far are invited to attend this fun-filled, day-long festival, celebrating local art, culture, and food while strengthening community ties in a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere. The party takes place in the Kittery Foreside, where the streets will be filled with local vendor booths, delicious food, and entertainment, and will stretch from Government Street through Wallingford Square, continuing to Walker and Wentworth Streets. The celebration features an extensive selection of vendors
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organization that began in 2004, founded by Rich Little in response to his daughter Piper’s diagnosis with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The organization’s main focus is to raise awareness and funds to support research and treatment for individuals affected by CF. The organization’s inaugural event in 2005 featured airplane rides at Beverly Airport in Beverly, MA. Over the years, Flight4CF has grown and diversified its offerings, and now
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offering unique and delightful goods, a diverse range of captivating live music performances across different genres, engaging strolling entertainers, a dedicated children’s area filled with exciting activities, and a mouthwatering array of local eats at the food truck pod stations. Whether one is a food enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a funfilled day out with family and
friends, the Kittery Block Party has something for everyone to enjoy, regardless of age! Parking will be available at Traip Academy, the Kittery Post Office, the Kittery Community Center, and York Hospital Kittery. A free shuttle will operate throughout the day between the parking areas and the event. There are two bike parking corrals for those arriving on bike:
one is located on Government Street at the Second Christian Church of Kittery, and the second is on Wentworth Street across from the Rice Public Library. In preparation for the Block Party, the municipal parking lot located in the Foreside next to Lil’s is already closed, starting at midnight on Thursday, June 13. On Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., roads will be posted with orange cones and “No Parking” signs in designated areas. “No Parking” areas include Main Street, Otis Avenue, Jones Avenue, Dame Street, Central Avenue, Pine Street, Love Lane, Government Street, Walker Street, and Wentworth See BLOCK on page 2 . . .
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