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To: Owen
it’s not all pouring money down 3rd world ratholes. Man, I don't know about that. There are some places in Northern Maine for which "3rd World" would be a step up. LOL!

He built a baseball stadium for his local high school. A nice ballpark, IMHO. I liked the three million dollar "anonymous" donation to the Bangor Public Library during their renovation.

I firmly believe that charity begins at home. You're absolutely right - Mr. King takes care of his own, and does it without posing for all of the cameras. He's an excellent philanthropist, and the entertainment community would be well served by following his lead in this regard. His opinions aside, he deserves credit for the good that he does for Northern Maine.

11 posted on 05/12/2008 6:30:55 AM PDT by wbill
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To: wbill
he deserves credit for the good that he does for Northern Maine. Apparently he gets a lot of credit HERE. His philantrophy is not exactly anonymous.
17 posted on 05/12/2008 5:59:26 PM PDT by moneyrunner (I have not flattered its rank breath, nor bowed to its idolatries a patient knee.)
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