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June 15, 2011

Hackmatack Playhouse hits 40th summer

The barn theater will present 'Ten Nights in a Barroom' from its inaugural season.
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June 15, 2011

Greater Portland Events, June 15, 2011

GRAY Jam-making workshop A workshop, “Canning & Preserving: Jam, Jellies and Preserves,” will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Ten Apple Farm on Yarmouth Road. The class will be led by master food preserver Allison Carroll Duffy. The cost is $30. To register, call 657-7880 or go to www.tenapplefarm.com. YARMOUTH Presentation on […]
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June 15, 2011

School Notes, June 15, 2011

The following students were recently inducted into the National Honor Society at their school: Scarborough High School: Carolyn Bennett, David Bibeau, Jonathan Blaisdell, Mackenzie Bowker, Zach Brown, Tara Buckley, Rebecca Carifio, Alexander Colville, Shauni Cowan, Michael Cyr, Charlie Doe, Daniel Farley, Kristen Felt, Garrett Hazelwood, John Herrman, Bridget Hicks, Alexander Kyte, Dennis Liu, Ryan Mancini, […]
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June 15, 2011

Lakes Region: Bike and rod shop gets national notice

Jason Grimes doesn’t go to work anymore. He’s the perfect example of that saying, if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Grimes lives in Westbrook and runs Northeast Chop Shop, a custom motorcycle and hot rod enterprise on Route 302 in Windham where he’s been welding, fabricating and […]
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June 10, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Petanque – French Traditional Game in Maine

The game of Petanque is popular in France where it is played in neighborhoods and parks.

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June 8, 2011

Births, June 8 2011

Mercy Hospital Madeline Clare Flanagan Wallace, born April 18 to Ryan and Amanda Flanagan Wallace, Portland. Grandparents: Michael and Linda Flanagan, Watertown, N.Y. and Old Orchard Beach; Kathleen Gerdes, Falmouth; Dennis and Becky Wallace, Longs, S.C. Great-grandparents: Marilyn Adams, Watertown, N.Y.; Betty Flanagan, Pensacola, Fla.; Gerald and Florence Wallace, Meriden, Conn.; Arthur Grivois, Falmouth. […]
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June 8, 2011

Blood Drives, June 8, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Maine Orthopaedics, Auburn Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Tuesday 1 to 6 p.m., […]
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June 8, 2011

College Notes, June 8, 2011

Graduations Marietta, Ohio, College: Allison Janakis, South Berwick; Maureen Kertes, Cape Elizabeth. Providence, R.I., College: Lauren Ballback, Brunswick, magna cum laude; Craig Belhumeur, Gorham; Annmarie Blodgett, Scarborough, cum laude; Benjamin Wahrer, Scarborough, magna cum laude; Kristen Hynes, Yarmouth, magna cum laude; Peter Korthy, Portland; Robert Fredrickson, York. Advanced Degrees Providence, R.I., College: Christine Catsos, […]
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June 8, 2011

Potluck, June 8, 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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June 8, 2011

Briefly, June 8, 2011

SCARBOROUGH A COLLECTION of 70 resource books designed to meet the needs of English language learners and adults with low literacy skills was acquired by the Scarborough Public Library. The collection features workbooks, manuals and resources. Similar materials will also be available at the public libraries in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook.The materials were purchased […]

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