Local residents attending ?St. Joe’s

The following local students have enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine beginning in the fall semester: Chelsea Bordeau, of Scarborough, a top 10 student from Mountain Valley High School, will major in biology with a focus on pre-veterinary medicine; William Brooks, from Cape Elizabeth High School, will major in criminal justice; Jacques Comeau, of Scarborough, a student from Saint Dominic Regional High School, will major in human resource management; Matthew DiBiase, from South Portland High School, will major in business administration; Courtney Finley, from Scarborough High School, will major in nursing; Genevieve Foley, of South Portland, a student from St Mary’s Rural High School, will major in biology; Nathaniel Fox, from South Portland High School, will major in finance; Katherine Gadbois, from Scarborough High School, will major in nursing; James-Michael Gilboy, from South Portland High School, will major in communications; Emily Howes, from Scarborough High School, will major in elementary education; Andrea Kinder, from South Portland High School, will major in nursing; Emily Kothman, from Scarborough High School, will major in nursing; Mary Leasure, of South Portland, a student from Catherine McAuley High School, will major in nursing; Matthew Lee, of South Portland, a student from Southern Maine Community College, will major in physical education; Michael McHugh, from South Portland High School, will major in sports management; Sofia Shahid, from South Portland High School, will major in biology with a focus on pre-medicine; and Brendan Horton, from South Portland High School, will major in liberal studies.

Local students honored

The following local residents were among 1,286 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university’s dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2012 semester: Samuel Eisenberg of Cape Elizabeth, a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering; Leah Greer of South Portland, a junior majoring in computer science; Tyler Reynolds of Scarborough, Maine, is a senior majoring in physics; Tyler Bouchard of Scarborough, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering; Samuel Naseef of Cape Elizabeth, a sophomore majoring in robotics engineering; and Will Lynch of Scarborough, a freshman majoring in actuarial mathematics.

Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2012 semester. Among these students are: Bradley Nakanishi of Scarborough, class of 2013; and Evan Johnston of South Portland, class of 2014.

Bethany Kenyon, of South Portland graduated from Clarion University in May 2012 with a MSLS Library Science.

Local Democrats ?to meet

The Tri-Town Democratic Picnic will be held Thursday, Aug. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 39 Victory Ave. in South Portland. (Rain date: Thursday, Aug. 23.) This annual gathering of activists and candidates is sponsored by the Democratic City Committees of South Portland, Scarborough, and Cape Elizabeth.

Among those candidates invited to appear are: Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, U.S. Senate candidate Cynthia Dill, and Maine Senate candidate Rebecca Millett. Other candidates or campaign representatives are expected from the top-of-the-ticket presidential race all the way down to state and local races.

Along with a traditional American barbecue, local Democrats will hear from the various candidates and campaigns about how they can play an important role in party activities between now and November. All registered Democrats and unenrolled voters are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Matthew Beck at 799-4025 or sopodems@hotmail.com.

College plans open house

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine hosts “Summer Day,” an open house for prospective high school students and their families on Friday, Aug. 10, at its lakeside campus in southern Maine.

The day runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features a campus tour, lunch and information sessions on admissions, financial aid, student life and academics. Saint Joseph’s, a liberal arts college founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, offers more than 40 majors and programs at its campus in Standish, Maine. For additional information or to save a spot, call 800-338-7057.

Cape woman named to Ovations board

Louise K. Thomas of Cape Elizabeth has been named to the board of directors of Portland Ovations the 80-plus-year-old not-for-profit performing arts organization in Portland, Maine.

Thomas, a partner at the Portland based law firm of Pierce Atwood, is a longtime supporter of the arts in Maine and has been a patron and member of Portland Ovations for many years.

A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Maine School of Law, where she graduated cum laude, Thomas has more than 30 years experience in all varieties of litigation.

“Louise is passionate about the role arts play in our lives and is committed to making them available and accessible to a wide population. It is clear that her heart and mind are in strong alignment with what Portland Ovations does and the values we hold. We are so very pleased to welcome Louise to Ovations’ board of directors,” said Aime?e M. Petrin, executive director of Portland Ovations.

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse open to visitors

The Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is open to visitors every Saturday and Sunday in August 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The lighthouse will also be open on Saturday, Sept. 1, (Labor Day Weekend), Saturday, Sept. 15 for Maine Lighthouse Day, and Saturday, Oct. 6 (Columbus Day Weekend).

The Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is the only caisson-style lighthouse in America accessible by land and open for public tours. Constructed in the late 1800s on a dangerous ledge that is now covered by a breakwater, Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse marks the entrance to picturesque Portland Harbor. Originally illuminated by kerosene, the lighthouse was electrified in 1934 and is now full automated; guiding distant mariners with its characteristic one second flash every six seconds.

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse is located off of Fort Road on the campus of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) in historic South Portland. A tour donation of $5 is requested. Children under 14 are free. A minimum height of 55 inches is required for access. Call the Spring Point Ledge info-line at (207) 699-2676 or visit www.SpringPointLedgeLight.com for more information.

Benefit motorcycle rally starts in South Portland

Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts are going to use their horsepower on Sunday, Aug. 19 to benefit children and adults with disabilities.

The 4th Annual Reins of Hope Charity Ride benefits the clients of Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center in Windham. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. at Jimmy The Greeks at the Maine Mall in South Portland. The suggested donation is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. Riders follow a route traveling to the Riding to the Top farm in Windham for tours and demonstrations. Other stops include the Iron Tails Saloon in Acton and the Maine Street Bar and Grill in Standish. Prizes, silent auction and entertainment will be held following the 4 p.m. finish at the Stockhouse Restaurant in Westbrook.

To learn more contact Tammy Jones at tammy@customhawg.com.

Founded in 1993, Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center (RTT) helps people with disabilities reach their highest potential through the healing power of horses. The center is located on a 50-acre farm and is the only year-round program solely dedicated to therapeutic riding in Maine. For more information go to ridingtothetop.org or call 892-2813.

Buy Local Scarborough announces gift winners

Buy Local Scarborough held its Oak Hill Consumer Day Event July 19, and the group is thanking all of those who helped organize and participate in the event. The group gives a special thanks to Jen Allen of The Study Hall and Diana Locke of Paws Applause and their RSVP volunteer Rachel Hendrickson for pulling this together. Thanks goes to all the members that made a donation to the event drawings, as well, said Buy Local director Dick Boardman.

“It is important to bring attention and visibility to our local small independent businesses in Scarborough. Please continue to support our small businesses and help the economic viability of our town,” Boardman said. “To find out more about Buy Local Scarborough, please go to our website at www.buylocalscarborough.org to find out more. Use this website as your resource to find items and services you need in Scarborough.”

Drawing winners were:

Joanne Jones won the following: Free Tax Return from Jackson Hewitt, Free Tutoring from The Study Hall, Discount on wine from Oak Hill Beverage.

Rebecca Johnson won the following: A free matted print from Tim Byrne’s Photography, Gift card from Scarborough Grounds, Discount coupon from Glazy Days.

Kerry Corthell won the following: Photo promotion from Tim Byrne’s Photography, Discount for cooking classes from Measuring UP Cooking for Kids, Discount coupon from Pat’s Pizza.

Barbara Quint won the following: Gift coupon from Mimosas Hair Salon, Gift coupon from Oak Hill Citgo, Discount coupon from Glazy Days.

David Mulgueeney won the following: Free tans from Making Waves Salon and Tanning, Discount coupon from Oak Hill and Dunstan Hardware, Gift card from Saco Biddeford Savings.

Shannon Wright won the following: Customized facial from Nirvanna Skin and Wellness Center, Discount coupon from Home Accents, Discount coupon from Cartridge World.

Jalausen Shay won the following: Discount coupon from Chowderheads, Discount coupon from Oak Hill Drycleaners, Discount on dog grooming from Paws Applause.

Gift cards and coupons for the above drawing are ready for pickup at Paws Applause in Oak Hill Plaza.

Louise Thomas