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November 7, 2011

School Notes

Falmouth High School: Three seniors have been named semifinalists in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program: Timothy Follo, Lee Larson and Conor McGrory. Portland High School: Ellen Jewett is a semifinalist and Jesse Dritz has been named a commended student in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Wells High School: Kelly Beisswanger has been designated […]
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November 7, 2011

Births

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at http://preprod.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Mid Coast Hospital Marissa Isabella Mitchell, born Oct. 19 to Michael and Erica (Enciso) Mitchell, Durham. Grandparents: Dimas and Gloria Enciso, Cape Coral, Fla.; Bob […]
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November 7, 2011

Events, Nov. 7, 2011

PORTLAND Painting for a Purpose More than 70 pieces of hand-painted furniture will be auctioned on Saturday to raise money for community service projects planned by students in Portland public schools. The auction, Painting for a Purpose, will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium on Congress Street. […]
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November 7, 2011

Military Notes

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Joseph M. Regan is returning to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Afghanistan, serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Regan graduated from South Portland High School in 1999. He is an occupational therapy assistant with the 883rd Medical Company, Boston, and is a Rochester, N.H., resident. Maine […]
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November 7, 2011

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with meatloaf, 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: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Veterans Day dinner, noon, […]

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November 7, 2011

‘Wizard of Oz’ swirling onto Windham stage

A foot of snow in October? “Unusual weather we’re having, ain’t it?” So uttered the Cowardly Lion in 1939. Nearly 75 years later, his words ring true. Last week many Mainers knew exactly what this phrase meant. Near and dear to all ages, “The Wizard of Oz” is a timeless tale of good versus evil; […]
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November 7, 2011

Regional Events, Nov. 7, 2011

SACO Girls’ Night Out fundraiser A dozen local vendors will gather Thursday night for a Girls’ Night Out Benefit to raise money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. The event, held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Saco Elks Lodge. 68 Ocean Park Rd, will feature vendors such as Silpada jewelry and gifts from […]
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November 2, 2011

Births, Nov. 2, 2011

Out of Town Alessandra Ann D’Amico, born Oct. 10 at Sibley Hospital, Washington, D.C., to Peter and Bernadett D’Amico, Washington. Grandparents: Gabriella Gyorffy, Union City, N.J.; Sam D’Amico and Judith D’Amico, both of Portland. Great-grandparent: Margaret Tubaugh, Ewart, Iowa. H.D. Goodall Hospital Daivik Liam Chase, born Oct. 5 to Douglas Chase Jr. and […]
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November 2, 2011

Blood Drives, Nov. 2, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford. Thursday 12:30 to 6 p.m., St. Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York. 1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford. Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic Grand, South Portland. 12 to 5 p.m., […]
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November 2, 2011

Potluck, Nov. 2, 2011

Thursday Community meal with ham, mashed potato, 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: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Haddock […]

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