Just a reminder that the fundraiser to support our Portsmouth High School (PHS) kids on their humanitarian trip to New Orleans is next Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6pm at Scampi, here in Island Park. You can connect with the group, Infinity Volunteers on Facebook or contact organizer Kim Cunningham at PHS.

And the Portsmouth Democrats are holding a 50/50 raffle to benefit the town committee, which will be drawn a their annual holiday party on December 9. Tickets are $1/each or books of 6 for $5, and you can get them from Rich Gottlieb, 683-3231.

Full disclosure: I am a member of the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee, and I've already bought a bunch of 'em.