Community News

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July 14, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Alyssa Marie Betts is among the young ambassadors of Francophones

A Readfield Franco-American woman was one of 50 young adults to attend an international program hosted in Montreal which aims to help young people better understand the Franco-American culture and heritage. “We discussed how to create a network of French-speaking young people from among those who attended the forum,” said Alyssa Marie Betts, 21. “We […]
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July 13, 2011

Births, July 13, 2011

Maine Medical Center Drew Calen Pedersen, born June 15 to Brian and Rebekah Goode (Backshaw) Pedersen, Norway. Grandparents: Katharine Goode and Robert Goode, South Portland; Lucy Pedersen and David Pedersen, Gray. Great Grandparent: Doris Radley, Gorham. Mid Coast Hospital Parker Lawrence Clark, born June 13 to Brandon Clark and Vanessa Brooks, Bath. Grandparents: […]
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July 13, 2011

Blood Drives, July 13, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Congregational Church of Bristol. Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friendly’s Restaurant, Brunswick 2 to 7 p.m., Community School, Vinalhaven Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Berwick 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, Raymond […]
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July 13, 2011

College Notes, July 13, 2011

Graduations Clark University, Worcester, Mass.: Benjamin Stuart, Cumberland; Gwendolyn Hayes, magna cum laude, Arundel; Whitney Adams, Windham; Luke Nye, magna cum laude, Old Orchard Beach; Kate Saccone, summa cum laude, Pownal; Marie Sirois, Saco; Patrick O’Neil, magna cum laude, Topsham; Jill Johnson, summa cum laude, Westbrook; Yonatan Melamed, summa cum laude, John Cannon, magna cum […]
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July 13, 2011

Honor Rolls, Greely High School, July 13, 2011

Greely High School Fourth Quarter Grade 12 – High Honors: Peter Bailinson, Sarah Howard, Julia Isaacson, Rebecca Littlefield; Honors: Jeffrey Aalber, Margaret Bower, Lindsey Burton, Emily Christensen, Joseph Crenshaw, Meaghan Crowley, Katherine Harrington, Chelsea Hickey, Emily Hill, Michelle Kahn, Stella Keck, Josh King, Jessica Lalumioere,, Emma MacMullan, Samuel Mason, Andrew Milburn, Elizabeth Morrone, Taylor Nielsen, […]

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July 13, 2011

Pet Pourri, July 13, 2011

ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY Animal Welfare Society adoptable pets and volunteers, as well as Nestle representatives, will be at the Walmart on Main Street in Sanford from noon to 4 p.m. July 22. The following pets are available. Dallas is a low-key cat that loves to find a place to perch and take in all her […]
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July 13, 2011

Potluck, July 13, 2011

Today Traditional bean supper, 5 to 7 p.m., optional concert follows. Curtis Room, Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Per person: $10. Call 442-8637. 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 […]
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July 13, 2011

Don Perkins: Public can dig some Freeport history

Freeport is literally unearthing its history. The public can get its hands dirty July 25-29 at Pettengill Farm as part of “Digging History: Piecing Together Pettengill Farm’s Past.” Participants age 18 and older will have the opportunity to work alongside professional historical archaeologists from Crane & Morrison Archaeology of Freeport. The diggers will learn how […]
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July 13, 2011

Reunions, July 13, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL Sanford High School, Class of 1981, 6:30 p.m. July 16, at the Town Club, Sanford. Contact Cyndi (Sprague) Zinderman at (954) 785-6206. Camden-Rockport High School, Class of 1971, 2 to 10 p.m. July 16, at Beaver Lodge, Alford Lake, 128 Beaver Lodge Road., Hope. Admission is $15 for classmates; $10 for guests; teachers […]
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July 13, 2011

School Notes, July 13, 2011

Charlie Lehmer, a recent Freeport High School graduate and member of the school’s National Honor Society, has been named one of nine regional winners of a National Honor Society scholarship which had 6,000 applications nationally. Each regional winner received a $3,000 college scholarship. Lehmer plans to attend Goucher College in Baltimore this fall. Anne Vogt […]