Jeff Kane, president of National Distributors and Frank Gaziano's son-in-law, announced that nominations are open for The Annual Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards. The awards are given to the top high school football offensive and defensive linemen in the state because of their hard work on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities. Nominations for the awards will be accepted through Friday, December 16. For more information on the nomination process visit, www.gazianolinemanawards.org.

"We are excited to start hearing from parents, coaches, athletic directors, and individuals that would like to nominate a high school senior for the award and scholarship.

ALFRED, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Seventy-five students from high schools across York County used the homes of strangers as their classroom for a day, learning some handy skills and helping their neighbors in need prepare for the winter.

"It is a heck of a lot different than reading it out of a text book and taking a test on it you know," explained Nick Cady, a senior at Kennebunk High School who helped winterize a home in Alfred.

"I feel real good about helping these people out and doing this and getting some experience doing some of the stuff I wouldn't mind doing after I get out of high school," he added.

The students were taking part in the United Way of York County's Keep York County Warm program, which seeks to assist homeowners by weatherizing their homes to help cut down on their heating bills.

KITTERY, Maine (AP) -- A 24-year veteran of the police department in Rochester, N.H., has been named police chief in Kittery.

Capt. Paul Callaghan, 47, will start his new job on Jan. 3, 2012.

He has been captain since 2004 and has put an emphasis on community policing.

Callaghan will be replacing longtime Kittery Police Chief Ed Strong, who is retiring at the end of the year.