Community News

Published
June 2, 2010

Briefly Greater Portland, June 2, 2010

PORTLAND VOLUNTEERS, including employees from Portland Hannaford stores, Cumberland and York County master gardeners and many other YardScaping partners, worked on the Sustainable Landscaping Demonstration Gardens at Back Cove last week. The goal of the gardens is to show the range of plants available to Mainers that can be used to create attractive, low-maintenance landscapes […]
Published
June 2, 2010

Briefly Regional, June 2, 2010

BRUNSWICK BOWDOIN COLLEGE was named the top fundraising college or university in Maine after the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life on April 16 at the Farley Field House. The 53 participating teams raised $59,000. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345. SANFORD A NORTHEAST OFF ROAD Vehicle Competition Association […]
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June 2, 2010

College Notes, June 2, 2010

Graduations Becker College, Worcester, Mass.: Sara Stacey, Biddeford, magna cum laude; Adrienne Mendelson, Lewiston; Aaron Hiltz, Saco. Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y.: Tyler Arsenault, Portland. Curry College, Milton, Mass.: Kelsey Bryant and Trevor Sullivan-Smith, both of South Portland; James Reilly, Topsham; Lindsay Wolf, Arundel; Nina Godin, Norridgewock; Jaclyn Rutherford, Portland. Davidson College (N.C.): Bryant Barr, Falmouth. […]
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June 2, 2010

Greater Portland Events, June 2, 2010

Unused medicine collection A household medication collection day will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Locations include the University of New England Portland campus on Stevens Avenue, Bridgton Community Center at 15 Depot St. on Saturday, and the Gorham Public Safety Building at 270 Main St. […]
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June 2, 2010

Potluck, June 2, 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. Haddock chowder, crabmeat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Mama […]

Published
June 2, 2010

Regional Events, June 2, 2010

KEZAR FALLS All-day Lilac Festival The 13th annual Kezar Falls Lilac Festival will be held Saturday in the downtown area by the Ossipee River. The event will kick off with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Riverside United Methodist Church. A Bike and Doll Carriage Parade will follow at 9:30 a.m. Activities and […]
Published
May 26, 2010

Railroad volunteer honored in Portland

Stanley Fletcher, 90, has been working six hours a day for eight years at Maine Narrow Gauge.
Published
May 26, 2010

Regional Events, May 26, 2010

READFIELD/BRIDGTON Girl Scout open houses Girl Scouts of Maine will host open houses from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at Camp Kirkwold in Readfield and Camp Pondicherry in Bridgton. Families are invited to walk the grounds, meet some of the camp staff and learn about Girl Scouts of Maine’s traditional, skills-building camp programs. For […]
Published
May 26, 2010

Potluck, May 26, 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. Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Masonic Hall, Route 4, Portland Street, South Berwick. Adults: $8; children […]
Published
May 26, 2010

Historical Society taking over Waterboro Grange Hall

The vandalized building is being repaired and will be used as a site for community events.