Community News

Published
September 1, 2010

Lakes Region: Maine war hero surprised by rededication

Herbert “Junior” Joy had no idea Saturday when he pulled into the family compound in Casco that he was the guest of honor. Scores of family members were waiting and American flags hung from the building. Joy was under the impression he was simply attending his cousin’s birthday party. “Oh, everybody’s here,” Joy said, somewhat […]
Published
September 1, 2010

Briefly, Sept. 1, 2010

PORTLAND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to train as advocates for Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Line. A free training session runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 20 with sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, with two 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sessions on Saturdays. Volunteers assist callers in […]
Published
September 1, 2010

Honor Roll, Hebron Academy Upper School, Sept. 1, 2010

Hebron Academy Upper School Spring Trimester Highest Honors: Nathaniel Blackford, Edgecomb; Rebekah Jett, Norway; Jeremy Kleven and Emily Powers, both of Auburn; Emma Leavitt, Gray; Maxwell Middleton, Rachel Rogers and Allyson Strachan, all of Hebron; Rosalyn Moisan, Raymond; Sydney Randall, New Gloucester; Bradford Spurr, Poland. High Honors: Haley Bisson and Michael Bouchard, both of Lewiston; […]
Published
September 1, 2010

College Notes, University of New Hampshire, Sept. 1, 2010

University, New Hampshire: Graduations Alfred: Steven Tripp; Arundel: Rebecca Gallant; Berwick: Michael Friberg, Joshua Plante; Biddeford: Ashley Shevenell, Brittney Gilman, Dane Fionda, Jonna Pothier, , Richard Kennedy; Brownfield: Anisa Fox; Brunswick: Jenna Bodwell; Camden: James Oakes; Cape Elizabeth: Chelsey Johnson; Cape Neddick: Elise Chanlatte; Cumberland: Gregory Frost, Philip Rubins; Falmouth: Allison Bagonzi, Friendship: Ashley Havene; […]
Published
August 25, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn

Franco-Americans were often referred to as a group with a quiet presence in Maine but many are changing that image by sharing their special stories. They want to pass their heritage on to the younger generations. Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn is an experience Monique Gobeil Gagne enjoys talking about with oral history groups. […]

Published
August 25, 2010

Events, Aug. 25, 2010

PORTLAND Wine tasting benefit A wine tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Slainte, 24 Preble St., will benefit Woodfords Family Services and efforts to arrange an adult social night for clients. Tickets are $20. The event features 10 wines from the American South, hors d’oeuvres, live music and raffles. For details, call 878-9963. […]
Published
August 25, 2010

Births, Aug. 25, 2010

Maine Medical Center Addison Kathryn Russ, born July 3 to Darrin and Sara Russ, Standish. Grandparents: William and Constance Wales, Casco; Paul and Kathleen Russ, Bow, N.H. Great-grandparents: Richard and Catherine Merchant, Hancock. Ryleigh Katherine Smith, born July 5 to Ryan and Jamie Hyatt Smith, Windham. Grandparents: Carol-Jean Hyatt, Greenland, N.H.; James Hyatt, Rye, N.H.; […]
Published
August 25, 2010

Briefly, Aug. 25, 2010

CUMBERLAND HART CAT SHELTER & Adoption Center is seeking volunteers. The shelter has a very active foster home program for kittens and mother cats, consisting of more than 20 homes. In an effort to oversee the foster program and coordinate homes, HART is looking for a few volunteers to form a team. The duties require […]
Published
August 25, 2010

College Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Awards Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa.: Alison Brusie of Scarborough was recently inducted into Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society. University of Southern Maine, Portland and Gorham: Erin Gainey, Portland, was recently inducted into Golden Key Honour Society. Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio: Thomas Gainey, Portland, has been inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society. Dean’s […]
Published
August 25, 2010

This fundraiser wears facial hair

Dr. Lou Jacobs enlists a handlebar moustache in the fight against cancer.