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September 22, 2010

Potluck, Sept. 22, 2010

THURSDAY Community meal with ham, 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; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., […]
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September 22, 2010

Lakes Region: Historian explores shifting shores of Little Sebago

Wouldn’t it be neat to see parts of the Lakes Region as it looked 200 years ago? While time travel may be wishful thinking, our local historical societies often have the next best thing. On Monday, the Windham Historical Society will present a PowerPoint program called “Little Sebago Lake: A Lost Landmark.” “Two centuries ago, […]
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September 15, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: York County Senior College explores Franco-Americans’ history in North America

European explorers and traders began the historical heritage shared by Franco-Americans. In Maine and New England, the French presence is evident in history, culture, names, places and monuments. “The French Presence in North America” is a course designed for the York County Senior College by Norman Beaupre, a Biddeford writer and professor. In the six-week […]
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September 15, 2010

Bethel Historical Society acquires 1835 map drawn by girl

The depiction of Oxford County is valued as a rare form of folk art.
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September 15, 2010

Greater Portland Events, Sept. 15, 2010

NEW GLOUCESTER Society to view new exhibit The New Gloucester Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the library at Sabbathday Shaker Village, Route 26. Members and friends will view the new exhibit “Creating Chosen Land: Our Home 1783-2010,” a comprehensive architecture history of the Shaker Village. Run to aid Malawi orphans […]

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September 15, 2010

Briefly, Sept. 15, 2010

GRADE 9-12 STUDENTS are invited to compete in a Constitutional Speech Contest being sponsored by the American Legion National High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Cash prizes from $1,000 to $18,000 will be awarded as winners progress from district to national levels to share their knowledge of the Constitution . For details about the contest in […]
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September 15, 2010

Lakes Region: Casco man celebrates all things Oldsmobile

At age 70, Skip Watkins of Casco is doing what he loves: restoring vintage Oldsmobiles. In the past few years he’s built a veritable museum showcasing about 25 of the best of a once-prominent General Motors brand. And though you wouldn’t know it, the family farm on Route 302 has become a destination place for […]
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September 15, 2010

Potluck, Sept. 15, 2010

Thursday Community Meal with baked chicken, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Twilight Dinner, 6 p.m., three-course meal sponsored by Cultivating Community at Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. Price is $25. Visit http://tinyurl.com/2dp6j49 Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 […]
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September 15, 2010

Births, Sept. 15, 2010

Bridgton Hospital Presli Jean Knapp, born Aug. 7 to Rob Knapp and Lindsay Helwig, Fryeburg. Grandparents: Carolyn and Jerry Helwig and Barbara and Jerry Knapp, all, Bridgton. Mid Coast Hospital Capri Victoria Jane Kottke, born Sept. 1 to Jacob and Caitlin Marie Pearson Kottke, Richmond. Grandparents: James and Kelly Pearson, Richmond; Vicki Kottke. Brady Christopher […]
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September 15, 2010

Blood Drives, Sept. 15, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonewall Kitchen, York Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Community Center, South Portland 2 to 7 p.m., American Legion, Naples 2 to 7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Parsonsfield Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 […]

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