Community News

Published
December 15, 2010

Births for Dec. 15

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For details, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Tayvion Howard Donnelly, born Aug. 27 to Taylor Donnelly and Linda Dy, Westbrook. Grandparents: Khan Dy and Koeun Bak, both of Portland; Tracy […]
Published
December 9, 2010

Mystery novel with Maine and Franco connections

A Maine murder mystery by retired attorney Robert Fuller of Winthrop includes Franco-Americans among the novel’s main characters. “Unnatural Deaths” is Fuller’s first novel. His 35 years as a Maine lawyer is evident in the book’s mystery plot, spotlighting how diligent crime solving skillfully tracks down killers wherever they are in the world. Fuller begins […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Events, Dec 8, 2010

WESTBROOK Open house at library The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library will hold their annual holiday open house from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the library. The Chopin Club will perform. For more information, call 854-0630. DURHAM Christmas toy drive American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness is holding a Christmas toy drive from […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Potluck, Dec. 8, 2010

THURSDAY Community Meal with chicken and gravy, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. 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. Community Dinner, […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Births, Dec. 8, 2010

CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Lorelai Payton Cesario, born Sept. 30 to James and Amanda Cesario, Lisbon Falls. Liza Constance Powers, born Oct. 15 to Scott Powers and Stephanie Burke, Raymond. Grandparents: Roger and Constance Burke, Lewiston; Grant and Sandra Powers, Rome. MID COAST HOSPITAL Brayden Allen Keith Smith, born Nov. 21 to Matthew Smith […]

Published
December 8, 2010

Blood Drives, Dec. 8, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: TODAY Noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, Rumford 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Hyacinth’s Church, Westbrook THURSDAY 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Gorham SATURDAY 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Ararat High School, Topsham MONDAY 1 to 6 p.m., […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Cross-country run will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs

Zoe Romano is planning to run 3,000 miles to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine.
Published
December 8, 2010

York High School Honor Roll, Dec. 8, 2010

QUARTER 1 Seniors — High Honors: Christian Bennett, Ellen Berrigan, Cassie Burns, Logan Franklin, Brianna Gillibrand, Allison Gilmer, Tyler Hugo, Sean McKenna, Emily Mitchell, Autumn Murtagh, Michelle Potter, Michael Segalla, Catherine Sevigny; Honors: Jenna Apgar, Jonathan Baker, Hannah Binger, Kevin Bond, Connor Brown, Robert Buckless, Jeffrey Cable, Andrew Campbell, Nico Catano, Lindsey Contella, Chelsea Dean, […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Lakes Region: Expert herbalist calls Naples home

The Lakes Region has a heavy-hitting herbalist in its midst. Living in an old farmhouse in Naples, Betsey-Ann Golon and her husband, Dale, are lucky Mainers. They’ve found a way to make a successful living doing what they love. Their company is nationally known as a purveyor of unique herbal products. Betsey-Ann – or “Betz” […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Briefly, Dec. 8, 2010

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT 6 BONNY EAGLE HIGH School Assistant Principal Lori Napolitano has been named the Maine Principals’ Association Assistant Principal of The Year for 2011. She will be honored by the MPA at its annual awards banquet on April 28. Napolitano also has been recognized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, for […]