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    December 30, 2013

    College Notes

    Graduations Pacific University, Azusa, Calif.: Sean Sidders, North Yarmouth. Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, Ore.: Brian Tarpy, Yarmouth, magna cum laude. Advanced Degrees University of Hartford, West Hartford, Conn.: Katelyn Campbell of Saco, master of arts in psychology. Awards and Honors Castleton, Vt., State College: George Grant of Gorham has been awarded an institutional research […]

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    December 30, 2013

    Potluck

    Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Haddock chowder, crab meat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. […]

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    December 30, 2013

    Military Notes

    Maine Army National Guard has announced the November promotions to the rank specified for the following soldiers: Pfc. Colby Adams, Shapleigh, Detachment 1, 1136th Transportation Company; Pfc. Scott Brady, Pownal, 1136th Transportation Company; Spc. Anna Buczacz, Saco, 152nd Maintenance Company; Spc. Nicole Carlin, Norway, 286th Support and Sustainment Battalion; Warrant Officer 1 Joshua Gagnon, Sanford, […]

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    December 30, 2013

    Briefs

    Bonny Eagle robotics team wins $1,000 engineering grant / Volunteers help weatherize York County Homes / New Year's Eve celebration marks ship's milestone ... and other community news.

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    December 30, 2013

    Events

    JEFFERSON Nordic skiing presentation Join Hidden Valley Nature Center for a presentation titled “Maine’s Nordic Skiing Heritage: 1870-Present” at 5 p.m. Sunday in the in HI-Hut at 131 Egypt Road. Scott Andrews of the Ski Museum of Maine will give an hourlong presentation about cross-country skiing in Maine, as part of his Fireside Chats series. […]

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    December 23, 2013

    Briefs

    SOUTH BERWICK New exhibit traces history of town for bicentennial A new exhibit is on display at Town Hall chronicling the town’s history, dating from 1713, when Berwick separated from Kittery, through South Berwick’s incorporation in 1814. Presented by the Old Berwick Historical Society, the small exhibit, titled “Becoming South Berwick: Surviving the Revolution,” is […]

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    December 23, 2013

    Births

    Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Decker Robert Therriault, born Dec. 12 to Nate and Morgan (Titus) Therriault, Baldwin. Sara Leigh Barker, born Dec. 14 to Matthew and Amanda (Swan) […]

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    December 23, 2013

    Potluck

    Wednesday Community Christmas meal with ham and turkey, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Elm Street Methodist Church, 168 Elm St., South Portland. Free. Reservations requested but not required. Call 774-0487. Christmas Day dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., seventh annual meal at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Free. All are welcome. Christmas dinner, […]

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    December 23, 2013

    Disabled woman’s best friend

    Her service dog can perform 50 different assistance tasks and provide companionship.

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    December 23, 2013

    Honor Roll: Yarmouth High School

    First Quarter Grade 12 High Honors: Sam Alexander, Madeleine Anderson, Julia Beatty, Kristopher Cody, Benjamin Decker, Chapin Dorsett, Amelia French, Jake Griffin, Jasper Houston, Madison Hynes, Wyatt Jackson, Grace King, Abigail Latham, Melissa Levinson, Nicole LoConte, Molly Maguire, Madelyne Maierhofer, Grace Mallett, Katherine Overhaug, Isabelle Pazar, Hannah Peters, Ariel Potter, Olivia Shay, Jack Taylor, Liam […]