Italian villages celebrate 101‑year‑old teacher and 90‑year‑old classic‑car enthusiast

In the coastal village of Pogerola, Amalfi, residents gathered to honor Maria Maiorino as she marked her 101st birthday. The community praised her lifelong dedication as a teacher, her involvement with the local Caritas charity, and her steady presence in the parish, noting her continued mental acuity and good health.

Meanwhile, in Poggio Morello, a hamlet near Teramo, locals celebrated Luigi Papa’s 90th birthday. Known throughout the area for his classic‑car collection, especially his cherished Fiat 600, Papa has become a reference point for vintage‑car enthusiasts in the region. The celebration highlighted his role in fostering a shared passion for historic automobiles and his contribution to the local motor‑history culture.