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August 24, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Meeting Ron Turcotte: French Canadian champion jockey

Meeting the French-Canadian world famous jockey Ron Turcotte in Waterville was an honor. Over the past 10 years I’ve enjoyed several telephone interviews with Turcotte. It always amazes me when he kindly takes the time to talk to me from his home in Grand Falls, New Brunswick. We discuss horse racing and his French-Canadian heritage. […]
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August 24, 2011

Births, Aug. 24, 2011

Maine Medical Center Adalyn Irene Irish, born June 9 to Adam and Amanda Irish, Sebago. Grandparents: Thomas and Nancy Thompson, Sebago; Charles and Jill Irish, Sebago. Great-grandparents: Edwin and Peggy Thompson, South Portland; Marianne Small, Sebago; Priscilla Badgley, Winterhaven, Fla. Out of Town Lucas Kane Nash, born July 28 at Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton, […]
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August 24, 2011

Blood Drives, Aug. 24, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tee-n-Tee Driving Range, Westbrook 1 to 6 p.m., Town Hall, Sabattus 2 to 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Brunswick Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hannaford, Kennebunk 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, Rockland 2 to 7 p.m., […]
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August 24, 2011

Briefly, Aug. 24, 2011

KENNEBUNK THE NEW SCHOOL received a Maine Agriculture in the Classroom Grant to support a program to educate students about agricultural products, sustainability and permaculture. Pupils are being taught about organic gardening, community-supported agriculture, farmers markets and restaurants that use local food. A trip to the Common Ground Fair is planned this fall as part […]
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August 24, 2011

College Notes, St. Joseph’s College of Maine, Aug. 24, 2011

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, Standish Graduations Katie Coffin and Sarah Hale, both of Berwick; Kayla Boston, North Berwick; Therese Demers, cum laude, Bowdoin; Donald Bois, Bowdoinham; Kayla Nowell, Bridgton; Kimberly Smith, Brunswick; Kara Thurlow, Bryant Pond; J. Stephen Coopersmith, cum laude, Damariscotta; Alexander Lizotte, Eliot; Ashli Goodenow, magna cum laude, Freeport; Chelsea Candage, summa […]

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August 24, 2011

College Notes: University of Maine at Augusta, Aug. 24, 2011

University of Maine, Augusta Dean’s list Cumberland County – Brunswick: Linda Arris, Bethanny Araujo, Michael Curley, Nathaniel Laine, Joshua Leikam, Wayne Munsey, Lisa Winfrey; Cumberland Center: Donna Nickerson; Falmouth: Stuart Gurley; Freeport: Ariel Glaser; Gorham: Ryan McMullen; Gray: Larry Littlefield; Harpswell: Ericka Tidmore; New Gloucester: Michelle Rhodes, Stephen Washburn; Portland: Rebekah Bossie, Andrew Frederick, Emily […]
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August 24, 2011

Greater Portland Events, Aug. 24, 2011

NORTH YARMOUTH Air show and fun day The Great North Yarmouth Air Show: Fun Day 2011 will be Saturday at the Village Green on Route 115. Entertainers will be The Yo-Yo People, The Blues Dogz and Will Silvers, the junior world juggling champion from Cumberland. There will also be an air guitar contest and a […]
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August 24, 2011

Military Notes, Aug. 24, 2011

The following area Maine Army National Guard Soldiers were promoted in June to the rank listed: PV2 Craig Bolles III, Berwick, Detachment 1, 136th Engineer Company. Pfc. Danielle Boudreau, Berwick, Detachment 1, 136th Engineer Company. Spc. Dustin Flanders, Norway, 251st Engineer Co. (Sapper). PV2 Jared Gowen, Gorham, Detachment 1, 262nd Engineer Company. Spc. Dane Hanson, […]
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August 24, 2011

Potluck, Aug. 24, 2011

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 Mia’s Pasta, Pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults: $10; […]
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August 24, 2011

Regional Events, Aug. 24, 2011

SOUTH BERWICK LanternFest with picnic LanternFest will begin at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Spring Hill Restaurant, 117 Pond Road, featuring a picnic and music by PB&J, followed by a 7:30 p.m. sunset lantern stroll through fields and woods. The event will feature food vendors, face painting, lanterns to make or buy and a parade of […]

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