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Published
July 7, 2010

Greater Portland Events, July 7, 2010

SCARBOROUGH ‘Fofer Show’ at library “The Fofer Show,” an animated concert featuring Maine multimedia artist Shana Barry, comes to Scarborough Public Library at 6:30 p.m. today. For more information, visit www.fofers.com or www.library.scarborough.me.us. WINDHAM Storytelling program The Little Meetinghouse is presenting an evening of stories from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday with Professor Phyllis Blackstone […]
Published
July 7, 2010

Potluck, July 7, 2010

Thursday Twilight dinner, 6 p.m., three-course meal sponsored by Cultivating Community, Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. The price is $25 and several dates are available. Visit 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 […]
Published
July 7, 2010

Regional Events, July 7, 2010

SACO Russo, Lehane to give talks Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Thornton Academy. The talk is part of a series by Union Church of Biddeford Pool to raise money for Safe Passage, which provides education to impoverished children in Guatemala City. Other speakers in the ninth year of […]
Published
July 7, 2010

Reunions, July 7, 2010

FAMILY McKusick family, 11:30 a.m. July 24, rain or shine at Lone Elm Farm, 441 State Highway 150, Parkman, three miles south of Guilford. Bring a lunch and folding chair. For details, call Mark Storms at 846-9422 or 876-3126. HIGH SCHOOL Portland High School, Class of 1965, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Italian Heritage […]
Published
July 7, 2010

College Notes, July 7, 2010

Graduations Rice University, Houston, Texas: Peter Steffensen, Cumberland. Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Nathan Allen, Yarmouth; Alex Burns, Darryl Longley and Jason Stankiewicz, all of Brunswick; Kristen Carrier, Steep Falls; Connor Cestaro, Megha Choolani, Kyle Connolly, Anthony Fasulo and Craig DeFilipp, all of Portland; Maghan Dyer and Ashley Montgomery, both of Hollis; Michelle Gagnon, Biddeford, magna […]

Published
July 7, 2010

Briefly, July 7, 2010

CUMBERLAND COUNTY “STUTTERING and Your Child: Help for Parents” is available on disc at public libraries. The presentation is designed to help parents detect stuttering and take action to help their child. It is produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation and describes types of stuttering, how parents can help at home, and the role of […]
Published
June 30, 2010

Pianist tells life story in new book

Jacqueline Gourdin, who has played for 70 years, is a taskmaster who is devoted to her students.
Published
June 30, 2010

Regional Events, June 30, 2010

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Chronic pain support group Jonathan Drummey will talk about pain, trauma and somatic experiencing, a therapy that uses the body’s ability to readjust itself as a way to treat pain and trauma, at the Thursday meeting of the Chronic Pain Support Group of Southern Maine. The group will meet at 6 p.m. […]
Published
June 30, 2010

Pemaquid program builds more than boats

The Carpenter's Boat Shop is an anchor for people who are in transition.
Published
June 30, 2010

Greater Portland Events, June 30, 2010

FREEPORT Time change for parade The Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for 4 p.m. this year, rather than 10 a.m., on Sunday. The parade includes floats, marching groups, bands, people in costume, kids and more. Trophies will be awarded for the best entry. The parade is presented by Freeport Community Services. Folklore, ice […]