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** MECHANIC FALLS ** SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD **

The Mechanic Falls 2024 Spirit of America Recognition is awarded to

Mary Martin

The Spirit of America Award was established in Maine in 1990 to honor volunteerism and community service by individuals living in Maine communities. Each year during National Volunteer Month the Town Council recognizes an individual or group who represent excellence in community service and volunteerism. This year the Town Council has chosen to recognize Mary Martin.

Teacher… Principal… School Board Chair. Mary certainly embodies all the attributes that the Spirit of America upholds. When you think about education in Mechanic Falls, the first name that always comes to mind is Mary Martin, and with good reason. Mary started her teaching career at Elm Street Elementary School in 1984, where she taught first and second grade for 13 years. In 1997, Mary was promoted to Principal of Elm Street Elementary and remained in that position for 14 years until she retired in 2011. After retiring… in 2012, Mary was elected to represent Mechanic Falls on the school board, where she served for 13 years with many of those years as Board Chair. That’s over 40 years of dedicated service educating children. In addition to volunteering for many events over the years, Mary has given her time as a member of the local Optimist Club and has served as Board Chair of the Ecology School in Saco. Mary and her husband Forrest are the proud parents of two adult children, and three grandchildren. They currently reside on Jordan Road in Mechanic Falls. Congratulations to Mary Martin, this year’s Spirit of America Award Winner for the Town of Mechanic Falls.

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