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February 16, 2011

Potluck, Feb. 16, 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. Saturday Ham dinner, soup, dessert, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus hall, 148 Main St., Jay. Free. Take-out […]
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February 16, 2011

Regional Events, Feb. 16, 2011

WISCASSET Talk on Jote Jones’ scow The Lincoln County Historical Association will begin its annual Winter Lecture Series with a talk by Doreen Conboy at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the 911 Communications Center behind the Lincoln County Courthouse at Routes 1 and 27. Conboy’s talk will detail “The World of Captain Jote Jones and […]
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February 16, 2011

Biddeford man still a ham (on the radio) after all these years

A love of electronics and conversation keeps the radios humming.
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February 16, 2011

Lakes Region: College auction to finance service trips

Many students at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish are eagerly anticipating next month’s spring break, a chance to escape winter’s chill and get some R&R. But not all are taking a fun-in-the-sun approach. A few will be working, pitching in for those less fortunate. Five teams of students will dedicate their break to weeklong service […]
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February 16, 2011

Honor Roll: Catherine McAuley, Feb. 16, 2011

Catherine McAuley High School Second quarter High Honors: Allison Goodridge, Emma Kenney, Aoife Ryle, Claire Christian, Taylor Church, Caitlyn Connolly, Hannah Cooke, Elizabeth Gajewski, Lauriana Gaudet, Yoonji Kim, Molly Mack, Samantha Rideout, Samantha Schildroth, Samantha Sivovlos, Joan Fasulo, Carolyn Liziewski, Emily Mazza, Carolyn Moore, Pamela Mukiza, Jaclyn Welch. Honors: Autumn Becker, Katherine Burns, Michele […]

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February 9, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Muskrat stew and other tales of a Penobscot life

Oral history stories usually provide the reader with historic anecdotes from ordinary people who want to pass on their heritage and traditions to future generations. Fred Ranco wanted to write an autobiography about his heritage as a Maine-born Native American of the Penobscot tribe who called himself a “modern man.” He found a writer to […]
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February 9, 2011

Potluck, Feb. 9, 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. Haddock chowder, muffin, cake, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Freeport Community Church, 98 South Freeport Road, $8, includes seconds; […]
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February 9, 2011

Births

Bridgton Hospital Kinsley Madelyn Daigle, born Jan. 30 to Tucker and Jill (Bourgoin) Daigle, Sebago. Grandparents: Robert and Diane Bourgoin, St. John; Elaine and Darold Bossie, Fort Kent. Great-grandparents: Elmer and Doris Daigle, Roger and Renamae Bourgoin,; Martha Tardiff, all of Fort Kent. Madison Virginia Doyle, born Feb. 2 to Joshua and Kristie (Cox) Doyle, […]
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February 9, 2011

Blood Drives, Feb. 9, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., York County Community College, Wells 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Harrison Middle School, Yarmouth 3 to 8 p.m., Bowdoin College, Brunswick Friday 1 to 6 p.m., Phippsburg Elementary Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, South Berwick […]
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February 9, 2011

Briefly, Feb. 9, 2011

FALMOUTH FALMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL won first place in the Maine Forensic Association State Debate Championship Jan. 29 at Marnacook High School in Readfield. The team also won the Sportsmanship Award and members won many individual awards. In Lincoln-Douglas style debate, discussed the topic: “Resolved: In the United States, juveniles charged with violent felonies ought to […]

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