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August 10, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: La Riviere – Maine French heritage language program

Part of the experience of growing up Franco-American in Maine was being told the French spoken at home was wrongly labeled as “not real” because of a regional accent. But, it’s real French. “In the past, Franco-American French was overlooked or discounted as not being real,” says Chelsea Ray, assistant French professor at University of […]
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August 10, 2011

Lakes Region: Artists’ bird and bat houses aid library

Stop by the Naples Golf and Country Club on Route 114 this Saturday evening and get a load of some unique artistry; sample a few hors d’oeuvres, maybe a glass of wine, and peruse distinctive birdhouses decked out by artists in the Lakes Region. If one strikes your fancy, you can bid on it and […]
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August 10, 2011

Births, Aug. 10, 2011

Maine Medical Center Adalyn Irene Irish, born June 9 to Adam and Amanda Irish, Sebago. Grandparents: Edwin and Peggy Thompson, South Portland; Charles and Jill Irish, Sebago. Great-grandparents: Marianne Small, Sebago; Priscilla Badgley, Winterhaven, Fla. Makenzie Louise Whiteside, born July 16 to James and Kelly Whiteside, Windham. Grandparents: David and Sandy Barracks, Windham; Vickey […]
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August 10, 2011

Blood Drives, Aug. 10, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seacoast Career School, Sanford 1 to 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Lisbon Falls Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Center, Portland Noon to 6 p.m., Saint Martha’s […]
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August 10, 2011

Briefly, Aug. 10, 2011

WELLS SEAN ROCHE, a student at Wells High School, is about to begin his junior year in Washington, D.C., as one of 30 students nationwide serving as a senatorial page in the U.S. Senate from September to January. He was appointed by Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine. Roche will live, work and study in the nation’s […]

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August 10, 2011

Greater Portland Events, Aug. 10, 2011

PORTLAND Bayside block party A block party in the Bayside neighborhood will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot next to Dyer’s Variety. There will be music, food, and other activities. For more information, go to www.baysideneighborhoodassociation.me Intro to teaching yoga There will be an orientation and informational meeting […]
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August 10, 2011

Honor Roll: Bonny Eagle High School, Aug. 10, 2011

Bonny Eagle High School Fourth Quarter Grade 9 – High Honors: Brittany Bean, Hannah Brazier, Victoria Cady, Leah Carter, Samuel Clift, Joshua Conley, Brianna Crosby, Travis Crowell, Dejah Crystal, Alexa Currier, Amanda DeBaker, Veronica Druchniak, Samantha Dubois, Paul Emmons, Zackery Estey, Allison Fitzpatrick, Olivia Frankl, Anna French, Kristen Glennie, Zoe Goodwin, Jason Harmon, Rebecca Howell, […]
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August 10, 2011

Maine meals program serves through summer

Presumpscot Elementary School is one of 218 sites statewide where qualifying families can get free food.
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August 10, 2011

Pet Pourri, Aug. 10, 2011

Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dogs are available for adoption from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport. Tall Tails will be at the Paws for a Cause event at Discovery Park/L.L. Bean in Freeport from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Stop by for a visit, go to www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. Roger […]
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August 10, 2011

Potluck, Aug. 10, 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. Cookout, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to benefit the “No Marine Alone” campaign. Evergreen Credit Union, 799 Broadway, South Portland. […]