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    September 28, 2011

    Juliana L’Heureux: Chelsea Ray reunites with French host family

    When Chelsea Ray teaches French language and culture courses at the University of Maine in Augusta, she brings together students who grew up in Maine’s Franco community, to meet up with others who simply want to know about Franco-Americans. Next year, Ray will also lead a French language program for children in Augusta and Lewiston […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Blood Drives, Sept. 28, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, Farmington Thursday Noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, Farmington 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Martha’s Church, Kennebunk Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Martin’s Point, Portland 2 to 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Reunions, Sept. 28, 2011

    HIGH SCHOOL Hebron Academy, Class of 1981, 8 p.m. Saturday, with The Blues Brothers Tribute Band, Big Easy, Portland. 21-plus, $10. Thornton Academy, Class of 1981, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, Saco Elks. Call 602-4447. Old Orchard Beach Alumni Reunion Weekend, Oct. 7-9, with get-together 8 p.m. Friday at the Brunswick; golf, football game and banquet […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Briefly, Sept. 28, 2011

    NEW GLOUCESTER Historical society compiling veterans list for ceremony The New Gloucester Historical Society is looking for names of all veterans and active military that meet one of the following requirements: • Veterans who were residents of New Gloucester at the time they entered the military. • Veterans who have moved to New Gloucester and […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Regional Events, Sept. 28, 2011

    SPRINGVALE Take a Kid Mountain Biking debuts Saturday morning The inaugural Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at McDougal Orchards cycling trails, 201 Hanson Ridge Road. Bike apparel raffles and free snacks sponsored by Clif Bar will be available. Trips for Kids: Nasson Community Center has […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Events, Sept. 28, 2011

    PORTLAND SAT prep help offered Let’s Get Ready, a non-profit organization that offers free SAT instruction for low-income students, will begin a seven-week program next month at Deering High School. The program will run from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays starting this Monday through Nov. 30 at the high school. The program […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Lakes Region: Hawks hover over Hacker’s Hill

    Bird watchers go 'berserk' over the sight of a group of hawks spiraling toward the sky recently in Casco.

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    September 28, 2011

    School Notes, Sept. 28, 2011

    Cheverus High School, Portland: Senior Emily Gibson has received the Girl Scout Gold Award, which recognizes outstanding personal and community accomplishments. She is a resident of Portland.   Falmouth High School: Jamie Sabo, a recent graduate, has received a Nelnet Inc. scholarship for $5,000. The company awards scholarships to children of its employees across the […]

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    September 28, 2011

    College Notes, Sept. 28, 2011

    Graduations Carleton College, Northfield, Minn.: Henry Keiter, cum laude, and Laura Dismore, magna cum laude, both of Portland. University of New Haven, West Haven, Conn.: Kyle Bulger, Buxton. Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston: Daniel Jackson, Cape Elizabeth; Anthony Berntsen and Jacob Thomas, both of Portland; Taylor Burns, Scarborough; Alex King, Windham.   Advanced Degrees Clemson, […]

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    September 28, 2011

    Births, Sept. 28, 2011

    Bridgton Hospital Hana Grace Duthie Oliver, born Aug. 24 to Jotham Oliver and Catherine Duthie, Fryeburg. Grandparents: Beverly and Alexander Duthie and Donese and Jimmy Oliver, all of Fryeburg; Judith and Dwight DeMille, North Fryeburg Thomas David, born Aug. 30 to David and Jennifer (Curtis) Stuart, Casco. Grandparents: Lynn Dennison and Skip Groves, Casco; David […]