Community News

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January 19, 2011

Military Notes, Jan. 19, 2011

Army National Guard Spec. Andrew R. Townsend is returning to the United States after a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, or Afghanistan serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Townsend, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with three years of service, is regularly assigned to the 1166th Combat Heavy Equipment Transport Company, […]
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January 19, 2011

New life at Old Corner Church in Waterboro

A local group is working to preserve the structure, which dates back to 1804.
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January 19, 2011

Pet Pourri, Jan. 19, 2011

The following animals are available from the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook Call 854-9771 or visit www.arlgp.org to see photos. Liam is a 5-year-old neutered greyhound-pointer mix. He redefines gentle and submissive and needs a new owner who will gradually build his confidence. His new home should be quiet and cat-free. Children should […]
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January 19, 2011

Potluck, Jan. 19, 2011

Thursday Community Meal with smothered beef, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Harvest Cafe, 5 p.m., free community meal, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. 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 […]
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January 19, 2011

School Notes, Jan. 19, 2011

Hyde School, Bath: Sagel Prosser of Portland has received the Most Valuable Learner-Music award. Thornton Academy, Saco: Hattie Simon, a freshman, and Olivia Bean, a junior, have been accepted to participate in the All-State Jazz Choir at the All-State Jazz Festival. Freeport Middle School: Three students were among the top Maine scorers in the recent […]

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January 19, 2011

Briefly, Jan. 19, 2011

GORHAM ANGELA GOSPODAREK, a teacher at Gorham Middle School, was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Gospodarek, a seventh grade science teacher at the middle school, met with Sen. Susan Collins shortly after receiving the award. PORTLAND TENDER LIVING CARE, a program of the Center for Grieving Children, is offering […]
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January 19, 2011

Lakes Region: Small-town ties help preserve land

Word spreads fast in small towns, and old connections have a neat way of enduring. Take Dick Randall and Gene Stuart, two longtime Standish residents and landowners with one thing in common: protecting their properties from development. Dick Randall is getting closer to safeguarding his apple orchard and surrounding acreage thanks to the Land for […]
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January 19, 2011

Wells High School Honor Roll, Jan. 19, 2011

– Wells High School First Trimester Seniors — High Honors: Ashlie Ayotte, Bridget Boyle, Emily Cady, Catherine Caron, Douglas Darling, Lindsey Doucette, Justine Fischer, Megan Foster, Spencer Gray, Tanner Hogan, Shelby Hutchins, Nicolette Joakim, Deanna Keniston, Alexander Kirol, Emily Knight, Meaghan Lewia, Sabrina Link, Channing Ludden, Kaylar Masellas, Lara Miller, Nicole O’Connell, Kathleen Pyburn, Gillian […]
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January 12, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Maine historian and writer Neil Rolde

York resident and former state legislator Neil Rolde enjoys writing about Maine history. ““I’ve always been interested in history,” he says. He is particularly fascinated by the seemingly unknown pieces of Maine history he finds during his research. Rolde was a state legislator from 1972-76 and again from 1978-1990. He is active as a civic […]
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January 12, 2011

Births, Jan. 12, 2011

Mid Coast Hospital Mason Michael Robinson, born Dec. 27 to Edward Robinson and Jessica Truman, Gardiner. Grandparents: Stephanie and Barry Truman, Gardiner; Gloria and Michael Robinson, Greenville. Dylan Tom Chryplewicz, born Dec. 28 to Tom and Magen Tourtillotte Chryplewicz, Boothbay Harbor. Grandparents: Maggie and Earle Tourtillotte, Boothbay Harbor; Margaret Chryplewicz, Orlando, Fla. Maxwell Baldwin […]