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March 2, 2011

College Notes, March 2, 2011

Dean’s List University of New Hampshire, Durham: Erica Crichton, Stacie Hale, Jillian Knight, Randy Shoe and Jade Wilcox, all of Berwick; Elizabeth Barker, Stephen Campbell, Nicole Conley, Hannah Cooper, Jennifer Falvey, Katie Hallam, Taygra Longstaff, Brandon McDonald and Adam Urbani, all of Eliot; Naomi Ball, Jason Berube, Joe Chen, Lana Ciali, Theodore Gagner, Katelyn Guay, […]
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March 2, 2011

Greater Portland Events, March 2, 2011

PORTLAND One-act play at Deering Deering High School will present “Exhibit This,” a one-act comedy by Luigi Jannuzzi about the Metropolitan Museum of Art, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the school, 370 Stevens Ave. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. For details, call 874-8260. Mardi Gras Ball at […]
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March 2, 2011

Regional Events, March 2, 2011

Bowdoinham Theater classes for children Starting Thursday, the Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St., will offer theater classes for children with teacher Brooke Thompson. Sessions for ages 2 to 4 will meet from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $40 for 10 weeks or $5 per session. Classes for ages 5 to 8 will meet […]
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February 23, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American Women’s Institute celebrates 15 with Rhea Cote Robbins

Rhea Cote Robbins of Brewer developed the idea to create a Franco-American Women’s Institute over 15 years ago while she was writing in her journal. Her goal was to figure out a way to pool the creative resources of the diverse women who share the Franco-American cultural experience. She wanted to bring these women together. […]
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February 23, 2011

Births, Feb. 23, 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. Bridgton Hospital Denise Winter Dow, born Feb. 15 to Patrick and Lauren (Arruda) Dow, North Conway, N.H. Grandparents: John and Cynthia Arruda, Silverlake, N.H.; Caroline and […]

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February 23, 2011

College Notes, Feb. 23, 2011

Degrees University of Maine, Orono: Bachelor’s degree in English: Kasey C. Spear, Biddeford Dean’s List State University of New York at Potsdam: A. Zachary Juliano, Cape Elizabeth; Derrick Lacasse, Lewiston; Michael Bartnick, Scarborough; Marian Hotopp, Bethel. Stonehill College, Easton, Mass.: Paige Allen, Old Orchard Beach; Garrett Alofs, Scarborough; Gabriel Balzano-Brookes, Cumberland; Sofia Bergen, Kelly Feurt, […]
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February 23, 2011

Pet Pourri, Feb. 23, 2011

The following animals are available at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org Samuel is a 10-year-old American Shelter Dog, an easygoing guy who gets along with everyone. Samuel could share his new home with other dogs, cats and older, respectful children. Blacky, a 4-year-old black cat, loves getting and […]
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February 23, 2011

Potluck, Feb. 23, 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. Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Masonic Hall, Route 4 (Portland Street), South Berwick. Adults: $8; children […]
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February 23, 2011

Lakes Region: Soldier receives praise in Iraq, misses Lakes Region

Army 1st Lt. Ashley Tabor Pringle, a Sebago native, spends her days at Camp Taji, Iraq, far from the fresh air and four seasons of the Lakes Region. Pringle’s parents operate Tabor’s Variety in Standish. Pringle is doing important work overseas and recently received recognition for it. As a military intelligence officer operating in a […]
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February 23, 2011

Briefly, Feb. 23, 2011

WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students are taking steps to combat homelessness and poverty by participating in a “Houses for Change” program started by Family Promise, an interfaith hospitality network that raises funds to benefit homeless and low-income families by assisting with food and shelter needs. Students gathered in the school’s cafeteria recently to assemble small cardboard […]

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