Community News

Published
August 24, 2011

Potluck, Aug. 24, 2011

Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Mama Mia’s Pasta, Pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults: $10; […]
Published
August 24, 2011

Regional Events, Aug. 24, 2011

SOUTH BERWICK LanternFest with picnic LanternFest will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Spring Hill Restaurant, 117 Pond Road, featuring a picnic and music by PB&J, followed by a 7:30 p.m. sunset lantern stroll through fields and woods. The event will feature food vendors, face painting, lanterns to make or buy and a parade of […]
Published
August 24, 2011

Reunion, Aug. 24, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL South Portland High School, Class of 1948, brunch on Saturday. Members of the classes of 1947 and 1949 are invited to attend. For details, contact Paula Armitage at 799-7695 or at rxnutriton@aol.com. Submit reunions to reunions@pressherald.com.
Published
August 24, 2011

Lakes Region: Weather vanes come home to roost at Bridgton museum

You can still find them atop some old barns and other buildings. If there’s an old weather vane on the crest of your building, it’s considered valuable folk art and should be put in safekeeping and replaced with a replica. At least that’s how Julie Lindberg, curator of the Rufus Porter Museum in Bridgton, sees […]
Published
August 24, 2011

Portland teen wins scholarship to Israeli school

Jake Fogel of Portland wants to expand on his experiences at the Seeds of Peace Camp.

Published
August 22, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Youth summer trip to France

Learning French culture was part of a July spiritual visit to France shared by a group of four Maine young people from Brunswick, Topsham and Randolph with two group leaders. They joined a non-denominational youth pilgrimage at a monastery in Taize and spent several days in Paris. Their experiences reminded at least one young man […]
Published
August 17, 2011

Blood Drives, Aug. 17, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pineland Farms, New Gloucester 1 to 6 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, Gray 1 to 6 p.m., YCVA Hall, Biddeford 2 to 7 p.m., Lovell Firehouse Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., York’s Wild Kingdom, York 1 to […]
Published
August 17, 2011

Briefly Regional, Aug. 17, 2011

KENNEBUNK THE YORK COUNTY Retired Educators Association is accepting applications from individuals who wish to sell their items at its annual Holiday Fair, set for Nov. 5 at Kennebunk High School. Spaces are $50, with proceeds directly benefiting a scholarship fund for York County senior graduates. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 1 – call 985-7723. EAST […]
Published
August 17, 2011

Military Notes, Aug. 17, 2011

Coast Guard Lt. Carl A. Wilson, of Annapolis, Md., son of Christina Kelly of Poland Spring, has graduated from the National Intelligence University in Washington, D.C., with a Master of Science degree in Strategic Intelligence. Air Force Airman San G. You has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, […]
Published
August 17, 2011

Pet Pourri, Aug. 17, 2011

The following animals are available at The Animal Welfare Society, West Kennebunk Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org Mitchell is a big, beautiful, friendly, funny and smart dog. He knows the commands sit, stay, give paw and would love to learn more. This loyal lad wants nothing more than to please his new people, so going […]