Mt. Ararat awardsperfect attendance TOPSHAM — Mt. Ararat High School recently recognized all students who achieved perfect attendance during the 2009-2010 school year. The high school students to earn the award include ninth grade students Nicholas Fournier of Topsham and Max Johnstone of Harpswell; 10th grade students Mia Broughton of Bowdoin, Caleb Grant of Bowdoin, […]
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People and Business: June 16
Health office collectinggoods for animal shelter PORTLAND — HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab in Portland is offering a free community health screening or a free 15-minute massage in exchange for a donation to the Animal Refuge League. Animal treats, chew toys, animal food and monetary donations will be accepted at the offices located at 949 […]
Portland Meetings: June 16 – 22
Portland Wed. 6/16 8 a.m. Metro Board of Directors 14 Valley St. Wed. 6/16 4 p.m. Island Advisory Committee Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Wed. 6/16 4 p.m. Public Art Committee CH Wed. 6/16 5 p.m. Historic Preservation CH Thu. 6/17 4 p.m. Downtown Portland Corporation CH Thu. 6/17 4 p.m. Downtown Noise Task Force CH […]
Northern School Notebook: June 15
Freeport High School Class of 2010 Summa Cum Laude Students with Distinction Adrian Elizabeth Baker, daughter of Marsea Spiegel and Randall Baker. Activities and Awards: National Honor Society, Service Club, Model United Nations, EARTH Club, Tutor, Peer Mentor, Track and Field, Studio Art, Ocean Classroom, Island School, President’s Education Award, Bates Book Award, Scholar Athlete […]
Community Calendar: June 16 – 27
Greater Portland Benefits Used Books Wanted, for First Parish Church Yarmouth Clam Festival fundraiser, drop off books 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday-Friday, no textbooks/magazines, at First Parish Church, 116 Main St., Yarmouth, Barbara, 846-3773. Hour Exchange Portland’s Spring Into Summer Online Auction Fundraiser, with park passes, gift certificates, artwork and more, bidding open now […]
Portland School Notebook: June 14
Deering High SchoolClass of 2010 Top Ten Rachel Miller, daughter of Rob and Diane Miller. Future Plans: University of Southern Maine, K-8 education and special education. Activities and Awards: National Honor Society, Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen for Deering High School, Academic Letter, Rensselaer Medal Award for excellence in science and math, Harvard Book […]
Our View: Old Custom Housecould be better used
The historic building could have a new life if the government decides that it’s time to go.
GOP senators criticize court nominee
WASHINGTON – Two senior Republican senators criticized Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan on Thursday for memos she wrote as a young law clerk to Justice Thurgood Marshall, saying the papers suggest she lets politics dictate her legal decisions. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona and Jeff Sessions of Alabama said the writings show that Kagan wanted […]
Southern Meetings: June 11 – 17
Cape Elizabeth Mon. 6/14 7:30 p.m. Town Council TH Tue. 6/15 7 p.m. Planning Board TH Tue. 6/15 7:30 p.m. Town Council Workshop TH Wed. 6/16 7 p.m. Open Space Management Plan Public Forum TH Thu. 6/17 6:30 p.m. Thomas Memorial Library Board TML Thu. 6/17 7 p.m. Fort Williams Advisory Commission PW South Portland […]
Mid-Coast Meetings: June 11 – 17
Brunswick Mon. 6/14 9 a.m. Teen Center Advisory 6 Noble St. Mon. 6/14 5:30 p.m. Brunswick/ Topsham Water Board 266 River Rd, Topsham Tue. 6/15 12 p.m. Housing Authority Board 12 Stone St. Tue. 6/15 5 p.m. Downtown Placemaking Public Forum 30 Federal St. Tue. 6/15 7:15 p.m. Village Review Maine Street Station Wed. 6/16 […]