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August 25, 2010

Military Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Air Force Airman Jeffrey T. Conicelli graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Conicelli earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Penny Conicelli of Portland and George Conicelli of Windham and is a 2009 graduate of Deering High School, Portland. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ryan P. […]
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August 25, 2010

Potluck, Aug. 25, 2010

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. Swedish meatballs, side dishes, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, off Route 85, Raymond. Free. Italian […]
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August 25, 2010

Reunions, Aug. 25. 2010

FAMILY Descendants of Peter Grant, Scot, 110th annual reunion, 11 a.m. Sunday at Hollis Community Building, Route 35, Hollis. Call 247-5332. HIGH SCHOOL Deering High School, Class of 1960, Friday and Saturday at Holiday Inn West, Portland. Call Roxann Meehan at 773-4572. Thornton Academy, Class of 1960, 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Jimmy […]
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August 25, 2010

Lakes Region: Diary offers look at 19th-century courtship

Caroline Jordan presented a talk last week about courtship and marriage in the Bridgton of 150 years ago. The subject revolved around the life of Phoebe Beech (1834-1899), a complex woman coming of age in South Bridgton. Jordan drew from Beech’s diary, a treasure trove of information. “It was in a cigar box that said: […]
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August 18, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Looking ahead to L’Acadie Du Monde 2014

An international leadership team is preparing for the 2014 World Acadian Congress to be held in Maine’s St. John Valley and New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula. In fact, welcome signs recently put up in the St. John Valley are already heralding the event. In French, the conference is called Congres Mondial Acadian 2014 (CMA 2014). It’s […]

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August 18, 2010

Blood Drives, Aug. 18, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., York’s Wild Kingdom, York Noon to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery 2 to 7 p.m., Saint James Hall, Biddeford Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall, West Newfield Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, […]
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August 18, 2010

Births, Aug. 18, 2010

Maine Medical Center William Joseph Madigan, born July 30 to John and Angela Madigan, Lyman. Grandparents: Kathy and Lee Gallant and John and Mary Madigan, all of Rumford; Paul and Susan Powell, Hilton Head, S.C. Great-grandparents: E.C. and Ruby Powell, Greenville, S.C.; Mary Gallant, Rumford. Mid Coast Hospital Eli Thomas Schneider, born Aug. 4 […]
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August 18, 2010

Briefly, Aug. 18, 2010

SCARBOROUGH THE SENIOR VOLUNTEER Programs of PROP will hold a training in September for people 55 years of age and older interested in the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. Te Foster Grandparent program works with children in schools while Senior Companion volunteers visit seniors living independently. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and […]
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August 18, 2010

College Notes, Aug. 18, 2010

Graduates Colby College, Waterville: Bath: Paula Martel; Bowdoin: Adam Paine; Bridgton: Samantha Allen; Cape Elizabeth: Daniel Austin, Alice Evans, Carly Rapaport, Silas Rioux, C. Reilly Taylor, Clifford Vickrey, summa cum laude; Cumberland Foreside; Jeremy Judge; East Boothbay: Jacob Fischer; Falmouth: Meghan Guay; Gorham: Rebecca Muller; Oxford: Amanda Ivey; Portland: Alexander Boutin, summa cum laude, Nicole […]
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August 18, 2010

Events, Aug. 18, 2010

PORTLAND Teens at library after hours Portland Public Library is hosting an event from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in which those ages 12 to 18 are invited to find out what goes on at the library after closing hours. “Teen After Hours” will be led by teen librarian Justin Hoenke and includes activities such […]