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June 9, 2010

Military Notes, June 9, 2010

Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah R. Burdick graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Elizabeth Burdick of Watertown, N.Y., and John Burdick of Scarborough. Burdick graduated from Sackets Harbor (N.Y.) Central School and Drexel University, Philadelphia. Air Force Airman Samantha S. Marcello graduated from […]
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June 9, 2010

Blood Drives, June 9, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, BiddefordSaturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Lyman 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Harmony, GorhamMonday 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., St. Christopher’s Church, YorkTuesday […]
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June 9, 2010

Kennebunk High School Honor Roll, June 9, 2010

Kennebunk High School Third quarterFreshmen – High Honors: Joshua Behrens, Calvin Beneck, John Burns, David Cavagnaro, Shelby Cook, Elizabeth Craig, Connor Curran, Jedd Dill, Hayley Frank, Sophie Gaulkin, Colby Harrison, Samuel Hickson, Katelyn Hirst, Matthew Inglis, Grace Jandro, Sabrina Kayser, Kimberlee Keithley, Sierra Kuun, Molly Lapointe, Tori Leonard, Trevor Luck, Nicholas Manuel, Kristen Metevier, Samantha […]
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June 9, 2010

Briefly Regional, June 9, 2010

STANDISH The School Nutrition Association has named Barbara Rose, SAD 6 director of school nutrition, as state and regional outstanding director of the year and a candidate for the national outstanding director of the year award. Rose, of Standish, will be recognized during the association’s annual national conference in Dallas this July for her exceptional […]
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June 9, 2010

Damariscotta River dig tells tales of 18th-century Maine

Archeologist Tim Dinsmore has run the archaeology field school in the region for 14 years.

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June 9, 2010

Greater Portland Events, June 9

FREEPORT Rotary Club road race The Freeport Rotary Club is presenting the 15th annual Close to the Coast 5K, 10K and kids 1K races, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Winslow Park, rain or shine. Refreshments, art projects and games will also be held. Registration the day of the event can be completed between 7:15 […]
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June 9, 2010

Training dogs to help

The NEADS program provides companion dogs for people who are deaf or disabled.
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June 9, 2010

Lakes Region: Counting loons: Audubon wantsto know where the birds are

I often hear the first cry of the loon on Sebago Lake in early April. And with their return, I take solace that all is right with the season. Right now, many loons are laying their eggs along our lakes. With nests close to the water’s edge, both male and female take turns incubating the […]
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June 9, 2010

Les Franco Americains: Woman’s ancestor came to Quebec for king

Waterville native Marilyn Leonie Lacombe Snipe delights in talking about her Franco-American heritage. Her growing-up stories are entertaining and educational. She recently participated in an oral history project with Lea Esty, a French language student at the University of Maine at Augusta. “I have all sorts of things to say about my French heritage,” she […]
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June 9, 2010

Regional Events, June 9, 2010

KENNEBUNKPORT Senior Center fashion show The Senior Center at Lower Village will hold a luncheon and fashion show at noon on June 16 at The Nonantum Resort, Ocean Avenue. Tickets are $35 and are available at the Senior Center at Lower Village, 175 Port Road, Kennebunk. For more details go to www.seniorcenterkennebunk.com or call 967-8514. […]

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