Senator honored with civic award

Old Orchard Beach - State Sen. Linda Valentino was honored at the Saco Bay Rotary Club for her service to the community and for her contributions to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.

President-Elect Chris Jacques, Sen. Linda Valentino, & Linda's husband Curt Scamman

Her husband Curt Scamman is a member and surprised her with the award with Club President-Elect Chris Jacques at their weekly meeting last Thursday.

“The Rotary Club does remarkable work in our local community and on the international stage. I’d like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers and members who work so hard to help those in need,” says Valentino.

The Paul Harris Fellow is given in appreciation for those whose life exemplifies the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation.

Many other notable figures have been named as Paul Harris Fellows, including U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.S. astronaut James Lovell.

Saco Bay Rotary Club meets every Thursday morning at 7:30am at the Captain’s Galley Restaurant.

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