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July 26, 2011

Regional Events

CASCO Appalachian Trail program Trail Dreams founder and motivational speaker Brad Cook will present a talk at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Road. Cook will detail his 2,200-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. ELIOT Antique tractor show The 16th Annual Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show […]
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July 20, 2011

Acadian Music at One Longfellow with Robert Sylvain

Acadian music will mix with the sounds of traditional folk when performers Boreal Tordu and Round Mountain combine talents in concert at One Longfellow Square in Portland Aug. 6. Robert Sylvain, 42, of Portland, is a singer and songwriter with the Maine-based Acadian music group Boréal Tordu. He’s been with the group for eight years […]
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July 20, 2011

Blood Drives, July 20, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Bath Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Noon to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Noon to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, Harrison Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Thomaston 2 […]
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July 20, 2011

Births, July 20, 2011

Mercy Hospital Isobella Leeann Roberts, born June 18 to John Jr. and Amy Roberts, Biddeford. Grandparents: John Sr. and Wanda Roberts, Buxton. Great-grandparents: Charles and Florence Jordan, Portland; Dana and Nancy Ryder, Buxton. Great-great-grandparents: Shirley Roberts, Buxton. Mid Coast Hospital Madox Cruz Gregory, born July 7 to Shawn Gregory and Derilyn Nelson, Newcastle. Grandparents: […]
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July 20, 2011

Potluck, July 20, 2011

Thursday Free supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., entrance at the back, North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main St., Sanford. 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. […]

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July 20, 2011

Greater Portland Events, July 20, 2011

FALMOUTH Alzheimer’s disease talk Tim Vogel and Dr. Laurel Coleman will give a presentation “What every Alzheimer’s family needs to know about money and law” from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Brochures will be distributed. For more information, call 781-5775. PORTLAND AARP driving […]
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July 20, 2011

Summertime, and the skating is hot

Serious skaters practice at local rinks and travel to compete all through the warm weather.
Published
July 20, 2011

College Notes, July 20, 2011

Graduations Kaplan University Acton: Jean Miles; Alfred: Donald Letellier, Stephanie LeClair; Biddeford: Angie Campbell, Tatiana Pelletier, Amanda Miller, Amanda Allen, Valerie Anderson-Page, Melissa Clegg, Jennifer Couture, Tracy Dorais, Thibe Luong, Cathy O’Brien, Samantha Verrill, Noel White, Marilyn Fletcher, Marilyn Fletcher; Boothbay: Brooke Erwin; Bowdoin: Arlene Greenlaw, Victoria Cunningham; Bowdoinham: Karlheinz Skelton; Brunswick: Megan Davis, Rebecca […]
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July 20, 2011

Military Notes, July 20, 2011

Maine National Guard has announced the June promotions to the rank listed for the following area Maine Army National Guard soldiers: Sgt. Jeremy Binette, Biddeford, 152 Maint Co (HV)(GS); Pfc. Devin Chamberlain, East Waterboro, 152 Maint Co (HV)(GS); Pfc. Brigman Rees, Kittery Point 251st Engineer Co. (Sapper); Pv2. Mason Mullins III, Sanford, Det 1 136th […]
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July 20, 2011

Regional Events, July 20, 2011

DAMARISCOTTA Print-making at Round Top Master Printer Francis Hodsdon from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at Round Top Farm on Route 1. Classes are $35 plus a $5 materials fee, and no expereince is necessary. To enroll, call Francis at 529-7087 or email midcoastprintmakersinc@gmail.com. CAMDEN Brass Quintet to perfom The Midcoast Brass Quintet will perform […]

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