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The Weekly Sentinel Gives Thanks on its 20th Anniversary WELLS This week marks the 20th anniversary here at The Weekly Sentinel. We wish to thank all our readers and advertisers for their long-standing support as we continue to deliver “Southern York County’s Good News.” The Sentinel’s hardworking staff members include (pictured, left to right): Karen Arel, staff
writer; John Crommett, copy editor; Carol Brennan, publisher; Dan Brennan, operations manager; Nancye Tuttle, staff writer; Matt Brennan, accounts manager; Raina Keim, art director; Charlie Vaughn, delivery driver. From all of us at The Weekly Sentinel, have a happy Thanksgiving and a joyful holiday season!
The Legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen: Bob Sheppard at YPL YORK In honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, York Public Library (YPL) invites the community to a special presentation, “The Tuskegee Airmen: World War II,” on Thursday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m. Bob Sheppard, son of Tuskegee Airman James Sheppard, will highlight the groundbreaking legacy of the first Black military pilots in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Central to the presentation is the story of Sheppard’s father, a Maine native who served with distinction in the famed 332nd Fighter Group. A former broadcast journalist, Sheppard has spent more than a decade sharing his father’s story and the broader struggle for equality within the U.S. military. His presentation will include excerpts from a documentary about his father,
along with rare photographs and archival images. Growing up, Sheppard and his siblings had no idea their father had served overseas with a segregated unit during World War II. Years later, accompanying him to airshows and reunions, Sheppard came to understand the depth of his father’s service and the significance of the Tuskegee Airmen’s
contributions. Since his father’s passing in 2018, Sheppard has continued sharing this history, ensuring the Airmen’s courage and legacy are not forgotten. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required to attend. York Public Library is located at 15 Long Sands Road in York. For more information, visit www.yorkpubliclibrary.org.
Berwick Veteran Receives Local Events Honor Vets Humanitarian Award Friday, November 7 Veterans Day Assemblies
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BERWICK United States Air Force and Air National Guard veteran Beverly Cassady is a mom, wife, dog lover, fundraiser extraordinaire, and the recent recipient of the Department of Maine American Legion Humanitarian Award. Cassady joined Berwick’s Charles S. Hatch Post #79 after retiring with more than 20 years of service in the Air Force and Air National Guard, then continued her service as an employee at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Over several years, Cas-
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sady has become an entrepreneu r ia l-m i nded i nst r uc tor, consultant and distributor for an ever-expanding crafter and artisan community in her area. She is particularly well-known for organizing themed “Crop for a Cause” fundraisers, bringing together like-minded crafters and scrapbooking enthusiasts. “Crop for a Cause” events provide the sponsored charity or organization with donations of much-needed supplies and gift cards. Newly retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Cassady has 12 “Crop for a
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11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the WellsOgunquit Senior Center, 300 Post Rd., Wells. Cheese and crackers platters, beef stew, broccoli-cheddar cheese soup, haddock chowder, rolls, assorted desserts. Limit: 60 people, please sign up at front desk. Upon registration, guests are encouraged to mention which branch they served; Chief JoAnn Putnum would like to acknowledge their service. Free will donation jars at the tables. FMI: director. wosc@gmail.com, wocam2016@ gmail.com or 207-646-7775.
Friday, November 7 – Tuesday, November 11 Cause” events lined up for 2026, and shows no signs of stopping. This singularly self less veteran is truly deserving of the Department of Maine American Legion Humanitarian Award. Beverly Cassady, the Charles S. Hatch Post #79 salutes you! In photo: American Legion District 1 Sergeant-at-Arms Joy Haddod, left, presents the Department of Maine Humanitarian Award to Beverly Cassady.
Various schools throughout the region will be holding Veterans Days assemblies in honor of area Veterans. Contact your local school district for further information.
Saturday, November 8 Veterans Pancake Breakfast
7:30-10 a.m. at Eliot Fire Dept., 1323 State Rd., Eliot. Honoring all who have served. $6/adults, $5/ seniors, $3/child 10 and under, veterans eat free. FMI: 207-4391253.
Veterans Day Breakfast
8 a.m. at the at the North Berwick American Legion Post 87, 121 Main St., North Berwick. Join American Legion Post 87 and the Legion Auxiliary Unit 87 for their annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast and take a moment to say “thank you” to a local Veteran. FMI: www. facebook.com/p/american-legionauxiliary-unit-87-north-berwick.
“Toll Booth” Poppy Drive
8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Main St., South Berwick. VFW Post 5744 will be conducting its annual “Toll Booth” Poppy Drive within the Main Street median strip between the South Berwick Town Hall and the Central School. FMI: michaelstpierre@ comcast.net.
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