Community News

Published
March 10, 2010

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, South Portland 12:30 to 6 p.m., Saint Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Standish 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]
Published
March 10, 2010

Briefly Regional

ROCKLAND SPECTRUM GENERATIONS will sponsor a free, four-day leader training course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at the Island Institute for its “Living Well for Better Health” chronic disease self management workshop series. The program is led and attended by individuals with chronic health issues, who meet […]
Published
March 10, 2010

Greater Portland Briefly

YARMOUTH GARDENERS ARE WANTED for the 2010 season of the Yarmouth Community Garden. Plots are available for $25, or $35 for non-residents, and are 10 feet by 10 feet. The deer-free, organic garden on East Main Street features fertile soil, a sunny location, compost and a convenient water supply. If you’re new to gardening, this […]
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March 10, 2010

Honor Roll, Kennebunk High School

Kennebunk High School, Second quarter Freshmen – High Honors: Joshua Behrens, Calvin Beneck, Braeden Benedix, John R. Burns, Lucas D. Butterfield, Christopher J. Campbell, David B. Cavagnaro, Shelby J. Cook, Hayley A. Frank, Sophie R. Gaulkin, Colby D. Harrison, Katelyn M. Hirst, Olivia Hussey, Matthew S. Inglis, Sabrina Y. Kayser, Kimberlee C. Keithley, Sierra C. […]
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March 10, 2010

Military Notes

Army Reserve Pfc. Charles W. Butler has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. He is the son of Glen and Bonnie Butler of Hollis Center. His wife, Angela, is the daughter of William and Florinda Franklin of Buxton. Butler is a 2006 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, Buxton. Army Pvt. […]

Published
March 10, 2010

Pet Pourri

HART OF MAINE HART in Cumberland has 130 cats available as well as some in foster care. For pictures, please go to www.hartofme.com or call 829-4116. HART is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Here are a few awaiting adoption: Angel II is a beautiful Snowshoe Siamese adult female, about 5-6 years old. She […]
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March 10, 2010

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with Roast Pork, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Free dinner, 6 p.m., and introduction to the Alpha Christian life program, continues five weeks. First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport. For adults. Soup and bread Lenten supper, 6 p.m., followed by compline at 6:30 p.m., Holy […]
Published
March 10, 2010

Regional Events

SACO Mary’s Walk a must-do Louise Hurlbutt will participate in the 12th Annual Mary’s Walk, benefitting the Maine Cancer Foundation. In January 2009, the Kennebunk resident was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She underwent surgery and follow-up treatment and pulled together a team to participate in the 2009 walk, but medical complication kept her […]
Published
March 8, 2010

The Region Briefly

OLD ORCHARD BEACH THE SALVATION ARMY Advisory Board has named Gary Curtis of Old Orchard Beach to its board of directors. Curtis is retired from management careers in sports and property sales and served as a crisis intervention councilor at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. He is a former Dirigo Boys State director and a […]
Published
March 8, 2010

College Notes

Dean’s List Bates College, Lewiston: Jenna Finegold, Portland. Bentley University, Waltham, Mass.: Anthony Villandry, Biddeford; Matthew Allen, Cape Elizabeth; Alexandra Johnston, Cumberland; Samuel Maher, Cumberland Center; Courtney Gallagher, Falmouth; Matthew Fenton, Monique King, Maura Brady and Tristen Sullivan, all of Gorham; Molly Marr, Ryan Salvo, Calum Barnes, Erich Bobinsky and Monika Czurylo, all of Portland; […]