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Denny Martin, of Milton, tells of "two non-Cajuns who moved from Chicagos suburbs to work as aircraft mechanics for PHi in Lafayette in 1970."

“When we came back to school, I think a lot of us were scared or nervous. This happened so many times...." says 8th grader Maia Stern.

The organization’s motto is ‘Service Above Self.’

Stories We Need Vaccines for All – Not For the Few The Save the Children response team educates children in Mamuju, Indonesia, about the dangers of COVID-19 and how to prevent it.  We Need Vaccines for All – Not For the Few Written by Nora O’Connell, Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy The COVID-19 pandemic has wrought such deep devastation in America, it’s been hard to see beyond our own borders. However, as the roll-out of vaccines in our communities offers hope, we...

Deaths in Limerick, December 29, 2020 Reporter:  ); The death has occurred of Joan Murphy (née Daly) Ballycummin, Raheen, Limerick - December 28th 2020, peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dearly loved mother of John, Tom, Karina and Michael. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Colette, Denise and Catherine, adored grandchildren Conor, Donal, Ruth, Frank, Liam Kate, Méabh, Ailish and Tádhg, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended fami...