Community News

Published
June 28, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Bill to establish a legislative task force on Franco-Americans

Now that Maine has elected its first Franco-American governor, the state is poised to create a task force that will study the state’s Franco-American population. State Representative Kenneth Fredette, R-Newport, sponsored LD 656 to create a task force to gather basic data about the culture, such as how many Franco-Americans reside in Maine, where they […]
Published
June 24, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Morin reunion at 70th wedding anniversary

ALFRED — Genealogy was the topic of conversation during June’s lively Morin family’s Franco-American gathering in Alfred. More than 100 family members and guests gathered to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Ralph, 93, and Irene (Martel), 88, Morin, who were married on June 14, 1941, at Notre Dame Church in Saco. Their six children […]
Published
June 24, 2011

County extension board seeks volunteers

The Cumberland County Extension Association is looking for people to serve on its board of directors. The association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for 4-H and youth development, agriculture and horticulture, natural resources, family living, food safety and nutrition. It also oversees the county portion of […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Greater Portland Events, June 22, 2011

FREEPORT Quilt and craft fair at church A quilt and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at First Parish Church, 40 Main St. The church committee organizing the event, First Parish Market, is still looking for vendors to display their crafts. Admission is free. All proceeds will be used […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Potluck, June 22, 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., benefits York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults, […]

Published
June 22, 2011

Lakes Region: Harrison celebrates homestead’s 200th

If you’re a lover of old homes (and barbecues), you’ll want to visit a nicely preserved early 19th-century farmstead on Haskell Hill Road in Harrison. Believed to be the oldest homestead in town and still on its original 100-acre lot, the property marks its 200th year this year. To celebrate, the Harrison Historical Society invites […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Regional Events, June 22, 2011

ALFRED Drumming circle, baskets The Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, will offer two workshops this week. A women’s drumming circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring drums and percussion instruments. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a decorative basket workshop with Martha Chessie will be […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Births, June 22, 2011

Mercy Hospital Lillian Jane Daye, born June 2 to Justin Day and Taylor Harmon, Gorham. Grandparents: Timothy and Patricia Harmon, Limerick; Tammy Dobson, Portland; Stoy Daye Sr., Alfred. Great-grandparents: Jane Chase, Portland; Diane Dobson, South Portland. Great-great-grandparents: Anna Harmon, Limington; Mary Daye, Alfred. Mid Coast Hospital Elissia Danene Swan, born June 1 to […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Briefly Greater Portland, June 22, 2011

SOUTH PORTLAND LIZZIE CANARIE, a junior at South Portland High School, was recently recognized by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her success on the school’s debate team. Canarie is a member of her school’s speech and debate teams. She is the only high school debate team member in Maine to qualify for both the CFL […]
Published
June 22, 2011

College Notes, June 22, 2011

Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Erica Braley and Luke Stankiewicz, magna cum laude, both of Brunswick; Brendan O’Donnell, cum laude, Cumberland; Cory Beaudoin, Gorham; Brendan King, Kennebunk; Randi Morin, cum laude, Sanford; Jenna Jeffrey and Nicholas Norton, magna cum laude, both of Scarborough; Gregory Johnstone, Harpswell; Brianna Thompson, magna cum laude, Westbrook; Thomas Attura and […]