Azure Cafe? ?retains title

The sixth annual Flavors of Freeport, sponsored by FreeportUSA, kicked off Feb. 15 with the Chefs Signature Series at the Hilton Garden Inn on Park Street. The sold-out event featured food from Freeport restaurants, a martini “ice luge,” live music and an ice throne.

Ticket holders voted on their favorite culinary creations, with best in show going to three-time defending champion Chris Bassett of Azure Cafe?. Bassett wowed the crowd with his garlic crostinis topped with thinly sliced mozzarella, seasoned filet mignon, and slow-roasted local tomatoes.

“It’s a really great time,” said attendee Brianna Muhler, who made the short trip from Portland. “I came last year and didn’t want to miss it.”

Dinner-theater benefit March 2

“Mystery at Our Class Reunion,” an interactive dinner-theater presentation with a mysterious theme, has been scheduled for Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m., at the Royal Oak Room, 1 Bates St., Lewiston. Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit the St. Mary’s Health System’s Enhanced Patient Care Area Fund.

Guests are encouraged to wear attire from the year they graduated high school. There will also be hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, cash bar, auctions, disc jockey and dancing.

Register online at www.stmarysmaine.com, call 755-3366 or email mellingwood@stmarysmaine.com.

Session to give bikers expert advice

Dr. Bruce Hamilton-Dick, a sports medicine expert from St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics, will explain how to train and condition for biking season, Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Lepage Large Conference Room at 99 Campus Ave. in Lewiston. ??

Hamilton-Dick has an extensive background both as an athlete and in sports medicine. He was a nationally ranked triathlete, working with Ben Serotta at the Serotta International Cycling Institute. He has also worked with athletes in the U.S. Olympic Field Hockey Association, the Boston Red Sox, and the Worcester Ice Cats professional hockey club.

John Grenier from Rainbow Bicycle on Lisbon Street in Lewiston will also be on hand to answer questions about biking.

This presentation is free. Call 777-8481 to reserve a spot at the event, sponsored by St. Mary’s Center for Orthopaedics and Rainbow Bicycle. ?

Named to UMO dean’s list

Several local students have been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Maine. They are:

Freeport: Katherine Breau, Kaylon Brown, Alison Buthlay, Alexander Campbell, Luke LaMagna, Alexandra Mitch, Megan Ragucci, Anna Titova, Gordon Wilson and Eric Wold.

Pownal: Alexandeer Briggs, Kelly Edwards, Bruce Tuttle and Shane Verville.