Community News

Published
April 21, 2010

Briefly

THE ASSE INTERNATIONAL Student Exchange Program is seeking local host families for boys and girls traveling to the United States. These students are 15 to 18 years old and will attend high school. Students are screened by the organization and families will have a choice of students by viewing their applications, photos and biographical essays. […]
Published
April 21, 2010

City Events

PORTLAND Noam Chomsky to speak Linguist and activist Noam Chomsky will be keynote speaker for the annual “Give Peas A Chance,” peace dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday. The dinner, sponsored by Peace Action Maine, will be held at Woodfords Congregational United Church of Christ. Suggested donation for the dinner is $15. For more information, contact […]
Published
April 21, 2010

College Notes

Dean’s List Boston University: Nathan Gardner, Windham. Gettysburg, Pa., College: Lauren Roedner, Saco; Sophie Schwinn, Auburn. Roanoke College, Salem, Va.: Christina M. Sargent, North Berwick. University of Rhode Island, Kingston: Nicole Belhumeur, Gorham. Awards Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.: These students were named Charles O. Thompson Scholars for the 2009-2010 academic year: Jeremy Brown and […]
Published
April 21, 2010

Don Perkins: Fiddlehead fundraiser supports youth

Thanks to the support of a local non-proft, a handful of at-risk kids are getting a taste of some positive possibilities for their future. Children’s theater helped one girl build confidence, while one teen realized he might just have what it takes to be in film. Fiddlehead Art and Science Center in Gray hopes to […]
Published
April 21, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-Americans include five cultures

Eighth-grade students at Falmouth Middle School learned about diversity within the Franco-American culture during Appreciating Diversity Day. French teacher Sarah Spring introduced programs highlighting the Franco-American experience. Presentations about eight different cultures were made. Patricia Wright, one of the guidance counselors who organized the program, said every grade level engaged in activities designed by their […]

Published
April 21, 2010

Pet Pourri

HART OF MAINE The following cat is available from HART. For pictures, go to www.hartofme.com or call 829-4116. Ginny is a beautiful dark tortie. She is deaf, and suffers from mild arthritis in her hind quarters. A Good Samaritan took care of her for three months and loved her dearly; however their other cat began […]
Published
April 21, 2010

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with beef noodle casserole, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. 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. Mama […]
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April 21, 2010

Regional Events

RAYMOND Turtle program at library Raymond Village Library will offer a nature program for school children at 2 p.m. today detailing the lives of terrestrial and aquatic turtles and endangered turtles. The talk will be given by Jocelyn Hubbell, executive director of the Cornerstones of Science program. The event will include a related craft. For […]
Published
April 21, 2010

Unity to host Savoyard singalong of Gilbert and Sullivan

Music lovers are invited to join in for a Sunday evening operetta fest.
Published
April 21, 2010

Cape middle school celebrating a year of the arts

A student-produced mural and a young artists' bazaar are highlights of a program.