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December 1, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American Mayor Gilbert Involved in Haiti

Lewiston Mayor Laurent Gilbert is among the Maine Franco-Americans helping relief efforts in the devastated island nation of Haiti. Gilbert became involved with Haiti’s relief projects earlier this year when Lewiston Police Sergeant David Chick asked him to join a group from the city’s South Baptist Church, who went to help the devastated island nation. […]
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December 1, 2010

Briefly, Dec. 1, 2010

SOUTH PORTLAND LEARNINGWORKS Youth Building Alternatives students recently constructed a boardwalk over wetlands behind Skillin Elementary School. The boardwalk was built for the school’s learning gardens project and will help teachers and students study the ecology in the area.The garden also consists of a bird and butterfly garden, an outdoor classroom and a nature trail. […]
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December 1, 2010

Regional Events, Dec. 1, 2010

BIDDEFORD ‘Joy of Christmas’ concert The Alumni Band will perform “The Joy of Christmas” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Biddeford Middle School Performing Arts Center at 25 Tiger Way, off Hill Street Extension. Guests performances also will be given by the St. James School Choir, the Notre Dame Choir and Vocalist Nicole Dube. […]
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December 1, 2010

In Kezar Falls, Holly Berry Fair is an affair to remember

Singing male waiters at the ham supper make the Kezar Falls holiday fair a bit distinctive.
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December 1, 2010

Births, Dec. 1, 2010

Bridgton Hospital Drew Izik Bardsley, born Nov. 9 to Joshua and Jennifer Youker Bardsley, Bridgton. Grandparents: PammYouker, Waterford; Renny Youker, Pittsfield, N.H.; Tom and Diane Bardsley, North Bridgton. Great-grandparents: Wanda Dunlap and Arlene Bardsley, both of Naples. Hunter Wayne Lavoie, born Nov. 16 to Paul Lavoie and Brandy Allen Sargent, Bridgton. Grandparents: Wayne and […]

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December 1, 2010

Blood Drives, Dec. 1, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 6 p.m., Saint Martha’s Church, Kennebunk Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mercy Hospital, State Street, Portland Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aubuchon Hardware, Naples Monday Noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, Damariscotta 2 to 7 p.m., Fire Barn, […]
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December 1, 2010

Bonny Eagle High School Honor Roll, Dec. 1, 2010

Bonny Eagle High School Quarter 1 Grade 9 – High Honors: David Adams, Katelynne Aiken, Gaetana Almeida, MacKenzie Andrews, Blake Brannigan, Hannah Brazier, Cameron Brown, Andrew Burnell, Victoria Cady, Leah Carter, Samuel Clift, Ernest Cline, Jr, Joshua Conley, Sierra Cooper, Brianna Crosby, Dejah Crystal, Alexa Currier, Monique Denney, Veronica Druchniak, Samantha Dubois, Allison Fitzpatrick, […]
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December 1, 2010

Potluck, Dec. 1, 2010

Thursday Community Meal with smothered beef, 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. Haddock chowder, […]
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December 1, 2010

Lakes Region: At St. Joseph’s College, the pies help out, and the fun is free

High noon, Thanksgiving Eve, 2010, Standish, Maine: The kitchen at St. Joseph’s College is a flurry of activity. Some 45 bold volunteers are covered with aprons; sleeves are rolled up. Their mission? Bake 150 apple pies completely from scratch in just three hours. Flour was everywhere. The volunteers set up in teams of four with […]
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December 1, 2010

Greater Portland Events, Dec. 1, 2010

YARMOUTH Safe Passage open house Safe Passage will hold its annual open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 81 Bridge St. The event will feature a presentation by Liz Love, former adult literacy coordinator in Guatemala. There will be snacks and baked goods, as well as unique gifts such as calendars, jewelry, note […]