Douglas Poore is a lifelong resident of Harrington and has spent his life as a public servant. A member of the volunteer fire company and a recently retired paramedic of thirty years, today Doug serves as the curator for the Greater Harrington Historical Society. Having always had a passion for history, he has taken on this new role with the same zeal he used as a public servant. By writing this book, Doug hopes to bring to light the love he has for his hometown and the stories, past and present, that represent all who have ever called Harrington home.
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