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    February 24, 2014

    Births

    Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Monica Elzade Rockwell, born Feb. 11 to Chris Rockwell and Julia Dobson, Bridgton. Grandparents: David Dobson, Windham; Mariz Camp, Davenport, Iowa. Maine Medical Center […]

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    February 24, 2014

    Events

    PORTLAND African Children’s Choir to perform at Merrill Sunday The African Children’s Choir will perform a program of well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites at 4 p.m. Sunday at Merrill Auditorium. Tickets are $38 with revenues to support Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care, relief and development programs. Music for Life (The […]

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    February 24, 2014

    Potluck

    Tuesday South Portland Project Graduation, 5 to 9 p.m., a portion of pizza sales benefits the organization, Flatbread Company, 72 Commercial St., Portland. Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Teriyaki pork stir fry, […]

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    February 24, 2014

    Briefs

    SIS Bank donates $7,500 to theater / Applications accepted for DiPietro Scholarship / People's United Foundation awards $48,035 to nonprofits / Chamberlain Society seeks donations

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    February 24, 2014

    Biddeford High School Honor Roll

    Second term Grade 12 High Honors: Austin Avery, Brooke Bailey, Kassi Bailey, Samuel Bernard, Jacob Blanchard, Isaiah Bruce, Autumn Carey, Michelle Cote, Ryanne Desjardins, Katie Eccleston, Brittney Farley, Ashley Gagne, Mariah Gagne, Christopher Gagnon-Lopez, Alexis Huot, Adam Kezer Jr, Danica Lamontagne, Anh Mai, Maggie Maloy, Joshua McCauley, Amber Mondor, Carrigan Neumann, Emilee Orsi, Chhay Ouch, […]

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    February 24, 2014

    Freeport High School Honor Roll

      Second Quarter Grade 9 High Honors: Rachel Balzer, Kyle Dorsey, Jessica Gray, Olivia Greuel, Jordan Grotz, Maxwell Heathco, Bennett Hight, Angel Hood, Emily Latulippe, Regan Lynch, Lauren Moore, Wilson Moore, Isabel Peredy, Maya Pierce, Jordan Randall, Amber Sanborn; Honors: Olivia Alterio, Haley Boyden, Mina Breer, Noah Brown, Joseph Burke, Perrin Davidson, Evan Donald, Maxwell […]

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    February 17, 2014

    Veterans Helping Veterans aims to create connections

    The new program will match vets to share military experiences and learn about resources.

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    February 17, 2014

    Greater Portland Christian School Honor Roll

    Grade 12 High Honors: Sam Whiting, Scarborough. Honors: Grace Crook, Kennebunk; Hannah Hazel, Scarborough; Heather Hazel, Scarborough. Grade 11 High Honors: Rachel Ruel, Harrison; James Rudolph, South Portland; Abby Morabito, Westbrook; David Frye, Buxton. Honors: Lydia Chick, Gorham; Ashley Imler, Scarborough; Chris Purinton, South Portland; Jessica Smith, Windham. Grade 10 High Honors: David Davol, Gray. […]

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    February 17, 2014

    Births

    Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Kayleigh Ann Griffin, born Jan.28 to Shawn Griffin and Heidi (Sprague) Francis, Poland. Grandparents: Pat Ringrose, Lewiston; Pat Sprague, Poland. Beckham Michael Hamilton, born […]

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    February 17, 2014

    Events

    SOUTH PORTLAND Stuff the Bus at Shaw’s will help Food Cupboard The Stuff the Bus event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Shaw’s Supermarket, 180 Waterman Drive, will support the South Portland Food Cupboard in feeding people in need. The Rotary Club of South Portland Sunrise is partnering with Shaw’s and the South […]