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    June 29, 2011

    Lakes Region: Classic Chevys keep family close

    Summer is the best time of year for a family where all the members have their very own classic Chevy they built themselves. Instead of wrenching under the hood while the snow falls, they’re now out enjoying the fruits of their labors. The Ronfeldts, Jeff Sr., Jeff Jr. and Will, are a Chevy family and […]

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    June 29, 2011

    College Notes, June 29, 2011

    Graduations Bates College, Lewiston: Christopher LaBrecque, Falmouth; Lindsay Soule, South Portland. Bowdoin College, Brunswick: Kate Reichert, magna cum laude, Bowdoinham; Ouda Baxter, Jacqueline Rosner, Owen Smith and Sophie Springer, all of Brunswick; Holly Jacobson, magna cum laude, and Noah Isaacson, both of Cumberland; Leah Hughes, Gorham; Kristofer Tupper, Kennebunk; Melissa Anson, Scarborough; Jacob Edwards, South […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Blood Drives, June 29, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 12:30 to 6 p.m., St. Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York 1 to 7 p.m., Windham High School, Windham Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodall Hospital, Sanford Noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, Rockland Noon to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, Oxford […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Briefly Greater Portland, June 29, 2011

    SCARBOROUGH THE ROTARY CLUB recently presented its Rotary Youth Leadership Awards to the following students at Scarborough High School: Tanner Sutkowski, Erin Giles, Katherine Wahrer, Courtney Alofs, Cynthia Jordan, Grace Farnkoff, Taylor LeBorgne and Brendan Hall. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in District 7780 is an intensive four-day program for sophomores who have exhibited leadership in […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Greater Portland Events, June 29, 2011

    PORTLAND Play reading at library Andrew Harris of Portland Stage Company is leading an interactive reader’s theater workshop from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Portland Public Library. Harris will perform a stage reading of, “Dragon for Sale” by Marianne Macdonald followed by a workshop with audience participation. The workshop will focus on characters […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Honor Rolls, Kennebunk High, June 29, 2011

    Kennebunk High School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll   Seniors – High Honors: Abigail Bradford, William Cadigan, Diana Campbell, Sarah Carr, Alex Deely, Mary Dempsey, Ethan Drigotas, Katharine Feldman, Kathryn Fitzpatrick, Brianna Fraser, Kathryn Hand, Charles Haritos, Linda Harrison, Katharina Huene, Sarah Jodrie, Taylor Landry, Zoie Lape, Margaux LeBlanc, Zachary Lounsbury, Kaitlin MacKenzie, Rachel Magalski, Lindsey […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Military Notes, June 29, 2011

    Adam Gould of Portland recently graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I. and has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. He is a son of Terri and Gregory Gould and is a 2010 graduate of Portland High School. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin M. Stimpson, son of […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Potluck, June 29, 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. Haddock chowder, crab meat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. […]

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    Regional Events, June 29, 2011

    DAMARISCOTTA Archaeological field work The Damariscotta River Association 2011 Archaeological Field School led by Archaeologist Tim Dinsmore at the 17th-century John Brown homestead will be held July 10-15 and 17-22. Field school participants will learn the principles of archaeological research while helping with the project. Each session includes a half-day lecture and visit to the […]

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    June 29, 2011

    Honor Roll, Fessenden School, Williston Northampton

    Private Schools The Fessenden School, West Newton, Mass.: Jake Bradford, Kennebunk, Grade 9, Effort second honors. The Williston Northampton School, Easthampton, Mass.: Brett Beaney, Scarborough, Grade 12, Honors.