Major General John W. Libby will be awarding the Patrick Henry Award to Roger Bintliff, director of Operation Recognition at noon today at the Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort, 306 Eddy Road, Edgecomb.

Bintliff founded Operation Recognition to honor Maine National Guard service members and families who have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Operation Recognition, a non-profit organization, has selected over 40 military families to enjoy the Sheepscot Harbour Village & Resort and Wiscasset Raceway.

The Patrick Henry Award is designed to provide recognition to local officials and civic leaders who distinguished themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the Armed Forces of the United States.

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