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Friday, June 28, 2024 Volume 20 • Issue No. 26
Legendary Performer Jane Morgan Honored for 100th Birthday OGUNQUIT On Monday, June 24, the Ogunquit Playhouse, in partnership with the Weintraub Family Foundation, and Barbara and Howard Goldenfarb, hosted a special celebration in honor of the iconic singer, actress, and fashion icon, Jane Morgan, as she marked her 100th birthday. Jane Morgan’s illustrious career has spanned the decades, captivating audiences around the world with her mesmerizing performances and timeless style. Rising to prominence under the guidance of French impresario Bernard Hilda in 1948, Morgan enchanted Parisian crowds with her flawless performances at the renowned Club des Champs-Elysees, earning acclaim for her in-
terpretations of American classics and French standards. With a repertoire that spanned genres and languages, Jane’s magnetic stage presence and emotive vocal delivery resonated with listeners worldwide, leading to
2024 Independence Day Celebrations Saturday, June 29 Kittery Independence Day Celebration
Join friends and neighbors as the Town of Kittery celebrates Independence Day! Celebrations begin at 9 a.m. at Thresher Memorial Park behind Town Hall, 200 Rogers Road, Kittery. Native son “General William Whipple” will give a reading from the Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776. This year’s event will also feature a reading of the historic Petition of Freedom submitted to the New Hampshire Legislature in 1779 by Whipple’s own enslaved
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person, “Prince Whipple.” The Independence Day Celebration will also include performances by The Piscataqua Rangers Junior Fife and Drum Corps, Captain Henry Dearborn’s Company of Revolution-era reenactors, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Color Guard. The event will be followed by a reception next door at the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, where refreshments will be served. FMI: www.kitteryme. gov/home/news/join-town-kitteryindependence-day-celebrationjune-29-2024
Wednesday, July 3 Four on the 4th Road Race Pre-Race Party
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3-5 p.m. at York High School, 1 Robert Stevens Drive, York. Kids’ obstacle course, bounce house, games, music, refreshments. Free for the whole family! For more information, visit www.yorkmerotary.org.
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a string of chart-topping hits and 42 acclaimed albums. A versatile artist, Jane also found success in country-inspired music and made memorable appearances on such iconic television shows as Johnny Carson’s “The
Tonight Show,” and “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Beyond her musical achievements, Jane’s influence extended to the realms of fashion and style, solidifying her status as an international icon. From receiving six gold records
to performing for esteemed dignitaries, including French President Charles de Gaulle and six American presidents, Morgan’s legacy as a celebrated singer and performer remains unmatched. Her timeless songs continue to be celebrated in popular culture, as evidenced by the inclusion of her music in Apple TV’s “The Morning Show.” The celebration featured a conversation between Morgan and Ogunquit Playhouse’s Executive Artistic Director Bradford T. Kenney. Guests had the opportunity to view several pieces from the star’s iconic gown collection, showcased on the stage behind them. See MORGAN on page 2 . . .
49th Annual Strawberry Festival SOUTH BERWICK The South Berwick Strawberry Festival is back! The 49th Annual Festival takes place Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and will feature dozens of local artisans, artists, and vendors who will be set up on the grounds of Central School, located at 197 Main Street in South Berwick. The festival has been a community staple since 1976, and according to the festival’s website, the day “is all about volunteerism and giving back to the community.” The organizing committee is comprised of local residents who volunteer their time and skills year-round. Together, these volunteers along with local nonprofits provide hands-on support to create an annual event that showcases the talents of local craftsmen and musicians. The food is supplied by local nonprofit groups who raise money to support area organizations. Proceeds from food sales are returned to local nonprofit groups as grants supporting community projects. The Strawberry Shortcake and Cheesecake Tent, located on the Front Lawn, features local food vendors as well as artists and craftspeople offering a variety of items such as jewelry, clothing, candles, flowers, toys, and more. In the Central
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School’s Back Field, participants can find such activities as children’s games, amusement rides courtesy Perfect Parties USA, a free trackless train courtesy of Great Works Chiropractic and York Heads Up, and a giant slide courtesy Tanya Cattabriga, The Birchless Group, and White Pine Childcare. Free entertainment all day long will be provided by DJ Carmen, Phenix Elite, Hailey Chalifour and Justin Havu, Belletete Ballet, [mix]tape a capella, Them Talking Monkeys, Texas Pete, and Southern NH Ukulele. The Strawberry Festival Committee provides free parking and trolley transportation to the school grounds, with parkand-pick-up locations available throughout South Berwick. Only cash payments are accepted at the Strawberry Tent. Venmo and Square payments are accepted at the Info Booth. Visitors receive tickets from booth committee members to use at the Strawberry Tent. There is a fee for Square transactions. Additionally, the Info Booth offers T-shirts, bags, totes, and vintage flags for sale.” For more information, visit www.southberwickstrawberry festival.org or check in on the Strawberry Festival’s Facebook page.
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