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October 20, 2010

Events, Oct. 20, 2010

PORTLAND Eastern Cemetery tours Walk Among the Shadows, tours through Eastern Cemetery with costumed actors portraying the interred when they were alive, will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Oct. 28 through Oct. 30. Presented by Spirits Alive in conjunction with Acorn Productions and Portland Playback, tickets are $10 for […]
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October 20, 2010

The Lakes Region: Windham event shows neighborly spirit

What would we do without neighbors? They help in ways government cannot. They’re ever-present and can spot those telltale signs that things aren’t quite right. With this local spirit in mind and another Maine winter approaching, heating assistance is on the front burner for two Lakes Region charitable organizations. On Halloween, the Windham Neighbors Helping […]
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October 20, 2010

Potluck, Oct. 20, 2010

THURSDAY Community Meal with Shepherd’s Pie, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Harvest Cafe, 5 p.m., free community meal, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. Community supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., to benefit the Food Pantry, sponsored by six local churches and held at Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth […]
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October 19, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Colby College Americaines Francophone Studies

Colby aknowledges that New England’s Franco-Americans share experiences with other French-speaking cultures.
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October 13, 2010

Births

Maine Medical Center Jack James Willey, born Sept. 27 to Jason and Savanna Willey, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Patricia and Horace York, Liming-ton; David Sauter, Marshallberg, N.C.; Jeanne Pinnix, Old Orchard Beach. Great-grandparent: Lorraine Sauter, Middleburgh, N.Y. Great-great-grandparents: Susan and Bob Santry, Middlebury, Vt.; Danny and Diane Willey, Porter. Mid Coast Hospital Avrie Nikole Demetros, […]

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October 13, 2010

Briefly, Oct. 13, 2010

KENNEBUNK UNITED WAY of York County, Habitat for Humanity and The New School have set Oct. 27 as the deadline for receiving requests from low-income or disabled homeowners who wish to be considered for weatherization services. Training and installation will be Oct. 23 to Nov. 21. The number of homes weatherized will depend on the […]
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October 13, 2010

Gorham officer’s retirement creates a void on patrol

Wayne Coffin is retiring after 35 years as a Gorham police officer.
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October 13, 2010

Greater Portland Events, Oct. 13, 2010

FALMOUTH Book sale at library The Falmouth Library book sale will be 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, with a sneak preview from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday for current members of the Friends of Falmouth Library or for a $5 donation per person. The stock will be fresh […]
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October 13, 2010

Potluck, Oct. 13, 2010

Thursday Community Meal with roast pork, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. 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 Buffet breakfast, […]
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October 13, 2010

Regional Events, Oct. 13, 2010

WALDOBORO Sewalls and their ships The Waldoborough Historical Society will host a talk by W.H. Bunting, author of “Live Yankees: The Sewalls and Their Ships,” at 6:30 p.m. today at the Waldoboro Public Library. This talk is the final program of the group’s 2010 season. It is free and open to the public. SACO Pumpkin […]

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