Thumbs up to Maddy Enman, who donated an 1880 W.M. Tibbetts carriage to 19th Century Willowbrook Village in Newfield recently. Willowbrook Director John Michalowski said the carriage is “pristine and beautiful,” and a great addition to the museum’s collection. And while the collection includes some other carriages and sleds built in Newfield, there was only one original W.M. Tibbetts sign and one trunk, prior to this donation. We’re pleased to see continued community support for the museum and the work being done by Michalowski and the museums’ staff and board. The site will remain open through Columbus Day, from Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thumbs up to all those who participated in and attended last weekend’s U.S. Air Meet at the Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. The event was a major draw for those with radio-control planes and hobby flying enthusiasts, as well as members of the public. The airport staff has been hard at work promoting the site to bolster its image and draw visitors and pilots. The air meet was a great opportunity to show off the site and all the area has to offer. The show has been coming to Sanford since 2005, and we hope it continues long into the future.

Thumbs up to the students at Mildred L. Day School and all those who took time on Sept. 11 to honor first responders and those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 11 years ago. At the Arundel school, students marked the day by washing the vehicles for the town’s emergency departments; making an American flag with their hand prints; cleaning the playground; writing poems on the word “patriot;” and creating a sign that reads “9-11 MLD Remembers.” Although the day came and went without the buildup of the 10th anniversary, many stopped to remember those who died and those who were injured or lost a loved one that day. Even if just with a moment of silence, taking the time to pause and reflect ”“ or do something nice for another ”“ will keep the spirit of those who perished alive.

Thumbs up to York County commissioners for offering a compromise on the ongoing controversy over the county budget committee caucus. The budget committee went ahead with its caucus on Sept. 5 and elected a 16-member panel, even though commissioners said they would only recognize the budget committee members elected at the caucus they called, set for Sept. 19. After receiving a request from the budget committee to accept the members they elected Sept. 5, commissioners responded with the offer last week to accept the caucus results on the condition that the budget panel acknowledge the county’s authority to call and conduct such meetings in the future. While it’s likely not an ideal compromise for the budget committee, members would be well-served to consider the offer and move on from this issue. Each group has said they have tried to work with the other, and now they have the chance to come to an agreement. Although budget committee Chairman John Sylvester has asked for more time to consider the offer with the entire committee, we hope that the result will be an agreement with commissioners that will allow each to move forward and conduct county business efficiently, leaving the bad blood in the past.

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