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    January 20, 2014

    Briefs

    Economy Motors donation outfits K9 officer with ballistic vest / People’s United awards $144,500 to 31 nonprofits / Harvard Pilgrim employees choose two grant recipients ... and other community news

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    January 20, 2014

    Potluck

    Tuesday Pizza Night, 5 to 9 p.m., portion of sales will benefit Portland Trails. Otto Pizza, 574 Congress 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. Ham with pineapple sauce, rolls, dessert, 5 […]

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    January 20, 2014

    Military Notes

    Navy Seaman Apprentice Cory A. Bryan, son of Melanie Perkins of Brunswick, was recently promoted to his current rank upon graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Bryan received the early promotion for outstanding performance during training. He is a 2010 graduate of Brunswick High School. Army Pvt. Joseph A. Palanza has graduated from […]

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    January 20, 2014

    College Notes

    Graduations American International College, Springfield, Mass.: Erin St. Pierre of Acton, Becker College, Worcester, Mass.: Nicole Connolly, Scarborough. Colby College, Waterville: Brittney Bell, Poland; Carson Brown, Yarmouth;.Makayla Brown, Carrabassett Valley;.Francesca Cone, York; Kelsey Conroy, Falmouth; Julia Crouter, Portland; Lauren De Camilla, Brunswick; Elizabeth DiMarco, Freeport; Samantha Eddy, Brunswick; Courtney Erskine, Turner; Katherine Fecteau, Portland; Sarah […]

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    January 20, 2014

    Events

    OGUNQUIT Great Works Land Trust planning four winter outings Great Works Regional Land Trust is planning four winter hikes to help outdoor enthusiasts shake cabin fever. The first outing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday featuring a ski or snowshoe trek at Great Works’ Tuckahoe Preserve in Berwick. The 108-acre preserve between […]

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    January 13, 2014

    College Notes

    Graduations Assumption College, Worcester, Mass.: Maria Apon, Portland; Sean Daigle, Auburn; Daniel Dearing, Lisbon Falls; Dayton McPherson, Buxton; Michael Quinn, Cumberland Foreside. Berklee College of Music, Boston: Brendan Pajak, Woolwich; Alexander Caron, Biddeford; Derek Thibault, Lisbon; Adele Allocca, Poland Spring; Lydia Clements, Cape Elizabeth. Central Maine Medical Center, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Lewiston: […]

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    January 13, 2014

    Military Notes

    Air Force Airman Alison L. Buckley graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Buckley is the daughter of Cheryl Fulcher of Sweden and is a 2006 graduate of Fryeburg Academy. Army Pvt. David J. Marimo has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. […]

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    January 13, 2014

    Potluck

    Tuesday Benefit Night, 4 to 10 p.m., percentage of sales benefits South Portland High School Project Graduation. Elsmere, 448 Cottage Road, South Portland. Wednesday Community lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with book swap. East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, Rayville Road, Otisfield. Free. Donations accepted. Call 627-4374 if a ride is needed. Free meal, 5 […]

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    January 13, 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 Jackson H. Bunch, born Jan. 3 to Matt and Joanne (Vienneau) Bunch, Bridgton. Isaac Lucien LeBel, born Jan. 3 to Nicholas and Susan (Bennett) […]

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    January 13, 2014

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 1 to 7 p.m., Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St., Fryeburg 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Matthew’s Church, 19 Dora Lane, Limerick Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., TD Bank, One Portland Square, Portland Noon to 6 p.m., YMCA, 303 […]