Community News

Published
July 21, 2010

Riding for Military Relief

A financier plans to bicycle from Indiana to Maine, raising money for soldiers and their families.
Published
July 21, 2010

Don Perkins:Animal Response Team pushes pet safety

Anyone who owns a dog or cat will readily agree: Pets are full-fledged family members. They bond with us in unique and lasting ways, and just like keepsakes of our children, we carry pictures of our pets around in our wallets. But have you ever given thought to what would happen in an emergency — […]
Published
July 21, 2010

Briefly

PORTLAND THE HEALTH EDUCATION Department at Martin’s Point Health Care has received the American Diabetes Association’s Education Recognition Certificate its diabetes self-management education program offered to patients. Martin’s Point previously received the award in 2005. For more information about the diabetes education programs, go to www.martinspoint.org. THE PORTLAND ROTARY Club has elected the following officers […]
Published
July 21, 2010

Greater Portland Events

STANDISH Health-care symposium Saint Joseph’s College of Maine at 278 Whites Bridge Road, will host its third annual health care symposium from Monday through July 30. The “Successfully Managing Major Change in Health Care” symposium will offer two health care-based topics each day. Academic credit or CEUs are available for non-student professionals. Lunch is included. […]
Published
July 21, 2010

Potluck

Thursday Twilight Dinner, 6 p.m., three course meal by Cultivating Community at Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. Price is $25 and additional dates are available. Visit http://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/eat-our-produce/twilight-dinners-events.html 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: […]

Published
July 21, 2010

Regional Events

SANFORD Missy’s Run fights violence Loved ones of the late Melissa Cantin Charbonneau have organized a motorcycle ride to honor her memory while raising money for domestic violence programs in Maine and New Hampshire. Registration for Missy’s Run 80-mile ride is from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the American Legion Post 19 in Sanford. […]
Published
July 21, 2010

Military Notes

Army Reserve Spec. Jeffrey T. Jones has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom. Jones has served in the military for four years and is a member of the 94th Military Police Company, Londonderry, N.H. He is the […]
Published
July 19, 2010

Doucet family recognizes historical ancestor    

A Franco-American Doucette memorial to honor the family's first ancestor is planned on Aug. 15, in Castine.  
Published
July 14, 2010

Events

SCARBOROUGH Savvy Caregiver programs Southern Maine Agency on Aging is offering a six-session Savvy Caregiver program starting Friday. The classes, designed for family caregivers of people with disorders causing dementia, like Alzheimer’s disease, will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at varying locations through Aug. 20. There is no charge for participants, but registration […]
Published
July 14, 2010

Potluck

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. Baked haddock supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Most Holy Trinity Hall, 271 Main St., Saco. Adults: $10; children: $4. Saturday […]