Community News

Published
July 13, 2011

Briefly, July 13, 2011

BIDDEFORD THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND’S Office of Citizenship and Service Learning recently received a $4,035 grant from the Community Building Grant Program of the Maine Community Foundation to establish a literacy and math tutoring program in which UNE students with Federal Work Study will be recruited and trained to tutor elementary and middle school […]
Published
July 13, 2011

Greater Portland Events, July 13, 2011

PORTLAND ‘Mad Science of Maine’ The Portland Public Library will present, “Mad Science of Maine: Fire and Ice,” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the children’s room at the library. Children can watch impressive science demonstrations, such as foggy dry ice storms and gravity-defying beach balls to a Mad Science burp-flavored potion. The program […]
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July 13, 2011

Regional Events, July 13, 2011

SPRINGVALE ‘World focus’ at the library Springvale Public Library, 443 Main St., will offer several “world focus” activities this week. “Stories From Around the World” will celebrate the World Bread Festival with a bread-tasting party, served potluck-style, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday. Volunteers are needed to make and donate a variety of breads. Recipes […]
Published
July 6, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Writer Cathie Pelletier building Allagash stories

Northern Maine is becoming a writer’s haven for students and followers of author Cathie Pelletier. Her personal love of northern Maine is attracting attention in her writings and teaching. Pelletier grew up in Allagash. She wrote about her 91-year-old father’s life as a logger in “A is for Allagash.” In chapters ordered alphabetically, the biography […]
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July 6, 2011

Lakes Region: Biologist to present program on loons

A special sight out on a lake this time of year is a loon. To hear one calling in the middle of the night can be a precious experience, a barometer of sorts reaffirming the land is still wild and beautiful; that there’s magic and mystery unfolding right nearby. The loon you may be hearing […]

Published
July 6, 2011

Births, July 6, 2011

Central Maine Medical Center Kaitlin Emilya Norman, born June 14 to Erik and Meghan Norman, Durham. Grandparents: Karl and Nancy Norman, Phippsburg; Ruth Ann Mangan, Auburn. Great-grandparents: Lloyd and Verna Norman, Baileyville; Alton and Velma McLellan, Princeton; Quida Wilkins, Portland; John and Beatrice Blaney, Spring Hill, Fla. Southern Maine Medical Center Brady Tyler […]
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July 6, 2011

College Notes, July 6, 2011

Graduations Central Maine Medical Center, College of Nursing and Health Professions’ Clark F. Miller School of Radiologic Technology: Michael Amendolare, Brent Rand and Justin Van Soest, all of Portland; Kristina Clark of Gorham; Rhonda Cline of Windham; Katie Dyer, Scarborough; Ashley Firczak of Bowdoin; Kerry O’Donnell, Cumberland. Curry College, Milton, Mass: Danyel Cousins, Brunswick; Ashley […]
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July 6, 2011

Dog sport has a French ring to it

A European form of dog sport tests working dogs' obedience and agility in protection work.
Published
July 6, 2011

Military Notes, July 6, 2011

The Disabled American Veterans DAV Mobile Service Office will be at Big Moose Harley-Davidson, 375 Riverside St., Portland, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16. Counseling and claim filing assistance will be available and services are free to all veterans and their families. This event is offered in conjunction with the nationwide Harley’s Heroes […]
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July 6, 2011

Potluck, July 6, 2011

Thursday Italian Dinner, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Curtis Guest House, Ocean Park. Adults: $10; children under 12: $5. 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 […]