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May 18, 2011

Lakes Region: Sebago photographers go a little wild

Eagles, birds, foxes and other wildlife are keeping two photographers in the town of Sebago plenty busy these days. Last month, Linda Panzera and Rich Antinarelli won ribbons for their work at the 30th annual Maine Sportsman’s Show in Augusta. Panzera’s daily pursuits find her in places and situations that are ideal for wildlife photography. […]
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May 17, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Tribal historian praises book on Maine Indian history

Maine’s Franco-American history is often intertwined with the state’s Native American populations. In a new book, “Unsettled Past-Unsettled Future: The Story of Maine Indians,” York writer and former state legislator Neil Rolde describes episodes where the French and the Indian history came together. It’s a modern history that delves into deeper issues, especially the complicated […]
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May 12, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American cultural identity conference at UMaine

The purpose of the conference is to understand the significance of Franco-American culture today, especially for young people.
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May 11, 2011

Briefly Greater Portland, May 11, 2011

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Letter Carriers is holding its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive Saturday. Letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations from homes as they deliver mail along their routes. Last year, 77 million pounds of food was collected across the nation. THE MAINE CREDIT UNION League, in conjunction with the National Credit […]
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May 11, 2011

Births, May 11, 2011

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Mercy Hospital Lucelia Patricia Mooney, born April 3 to Brock and Katie Mooney, Scarborough. Grandparents: Patricia and Joseph Tynan, Arundel; Wendy and Thomas Reagan, Kennebunk; Carlene […]

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May 11, 2011

Blood Drives, May 11, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m., Pinetree Academy, Freeport Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Dunn McNeil Parker, Portland Friday 3 to 7 p.m., Lebanon Elementary School Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Village 26, Bowdoinham 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kittery […]
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May 11, 2011

Lakes Region: Memorial concertto honor beloved son

It’s been 2½ years since a hometown boy from Windham passed out on the snowmobile trails of northern Maine. During a December vacation, 15-year-old Kyle Rogers was doing what he loved with family and friends when a patch of ice sent him into the trees. The circumstances proved fatal. This June 12, Kyle Rogers — […]
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May 11, 2011

Potluck, May 11, 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. Community Dinner, 5 to 7 p.m., Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free. Saturday Potluck supper, […]
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May 11, 2011

Regional Events, May 11, 2011

WELLS Laudholm Farm bird day The Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm will celebrate International Migratory Bird Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday with free activities. Scheduled are a bird walk with York County Audubon Society at 8 a.m.; a birdhouse workshop at 10 a.m. (by advance registration); a puppet craft and plant-a-seed workshop […]
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May 11, 2011

College Notes, May 11, 2011

Awards The University of Maine at Farmington Undergraduate Research Council recently named the following students as Spring 2011 Michael D. Wilson Research Scholars: Emma Deans, Gorham; Jack Karn, Falmouth; Matthew Kuchinski, Gray; Sean Raph, South Portland; Carolyn Young, Cumberland Foreside. Springfield College senior Lacey Cartier of York has received the Springfield College Who’s Who Among […]

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