Tag: Portland
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Celebrating 50 Years
Special Olympics celebrated their 50th last year… The spark that became today’s Special Olympics movement ignited at the first 1968 International Summer Games in Chicago, Il., USA. Since Special Olympics’ inaugural event on July 20, 1968, following many years of advocacy and action for social change, the organization has grown to include more than 5…
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Why We Have the 2nd Amendment
If there is something in Constitutional news that comes up as frequently as a fat man at an all-you-can-eat buffet, it is the 2nd Amendment. In the wake of several recent shootings, democrats have predictably called for more “gun control.” California Congressman and long-shot 2020 presidential candidate Eric Swalwell calls for the confiscation/buy-back of so-called…
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Go ‘O.P.’
Going Off-Peninsula can be an exciting adventure of discovery of Greater Portland for many. For some, venturing much beyond the Old Port or Arts District may be a daunting as wandering too far from Quincy Market in Boston or Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Remembering the famous New Yorker Cover where Fifth Avenue dominates the foreground,…
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Free Shredding Events
Free Shredding Events in Augusta, Bangor and Portland in April: Working to Safely Dispose of Sensitive Documents and Unwanted Medications As part of our ongoing work to raise awareness about consumer fraud and identity theft, AARP Maine is collaborating with many community partners, agencies and organizations. We are also privileged to work with local law…
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