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September 1, 2010

Honor Roll, Hebron Academy Upper School, Sept. 1, 2010

Hebron Academy Upper School Spring Trimester Highest Honors: Nathaniel Blackford, Edgecomb; Rebekah Jett, Norway; Jeremy Kleven and Emily Powers, both of Auburn; Emma Leavitt, Gray; Maxwell Middleton, Rachel Rogers and Allyson Strachan, all of Hebron; Rosalyn Moisan, Raymond; Sydney Randall, New Gloucester; Bradford Spurr, Poland. High Honors: Haley Bisson and Michael Bouchard, both of Lewiston; […]
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September 1, 2010

College Notes, University of New Hampshire, Sept. 1, 2010

University, New Hampshire: Graduations Alfred: Steven Tripp; Arundel: Rebecca Gallant; Berwick: Michael Friberg, Joshua Plante; Biddeford: Ashley Shevenell, Brittney Gilman, Dane Fionda, Jonna Pothier, , Richard Kennedy; Brownfield: Anisa Fox; Brunswick: Jenna Bodwell; Camden: James Oakes; Cape Elizabeth: Chelsey Johnson; Cape Neddick: Elise Chanlatte; Cumberland: Gregory Frost, Philip Rubins; Falmouth: Allison Bagonzi, Friendship: Ashley Havene; […]
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August 25, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn

Franco-Americans were often referred to as a group with a quiet presence in Maine but many are changing that image by sharing their special stories. They want to pass their heritage on to the younger generations. Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn is an experience Monique Gobeil Gagne enjoys talking about with oral history groups. […]
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August 25, 2010

Events, Aug. 25, 2010

PORTLAND Wine tasting benefit A wine tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Slainte, 24 Preble St., will benefit Woodfords Family Services and efforts to arrange an adult social night for clients. Tickets are $20. The event features 10 wines from the American South, hors d’oeuvres, live music and raffles. For details, call 878-9963. […]
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August 25, 2010

Births, Aug. 25, 2010

Maine Medical Center Addison Kathryn Russ, born July 3 to Darrin and Sara Russ, Standish. Grandparents: William and Constance Wales, Casco; Paul and Kathleen Russ, Bow, N.H. Great-grandparents: Richard and Catherine Merchant, Hancock. Ryleigh Katherine Smith, born July 5 to Ryan and Jamie Hyatt Smith, Windham. Grandparents: Carol-Jean Hyatt, Greenland, N.H.; James Hyatt, Rye, N.H.; […]

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August 25, 2010

Briefly, Aug. 25, 2010

CUMBERLAND HART CAT SHELTER & Adoption Center is seeking volunteers. The shelter has a very active foster home program for kittens and mother cats, consisting of more than 20 homes. In an effort to oversee the foster program and coordinate homes, HART is looking for a few volunteers to form a team. The duties require […]
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August 25, 2010

College Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Awards Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa.: Alison Brusie of Scarborough was recently inducted into Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society. University of Southern Maine, Portland and Gorham: Erin Gainey, Portland, was recently inducted into Golden Key Honour Society. Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio: Thomas Gainey, Portland, has been inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society. Dean’s […]
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August 25, 2010

This fundraiser wears facial hair

Dr. Lou Jacobs enlists a handlebar moustache in the fight against cancer.
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August 25, 2010

Military Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Air Force Airman Jeffrey T. Conicelli graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Conicelli earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Penny Conicelli of Portland and George Conicelli of Windham and is a 2009 graduate of Deering High School, Portland. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ryan P. […]
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August 25, 2010

Potluck, Aug. 25, 2010

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. Swedish meatballs, side dishes, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, off Route 85, Raymond. Free. Italian […]

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