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    May 19, 2010

    Military Notes, May 19, 2010

    Justin M. Lyons recently completed the NROTC training at California Maritime Academy and was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy Reserve. He is the son of Matt Lyons and Cindy Lyons of Temecula, Calif., and formerly of Portland. Lyons was awarded the Naval Officer’s Sword for leadership as the cadet commanding officer. He will […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Juliana L’Heureux: New Consul General of France makes visit to Maine

    Supporting the French language and Franco-American culture were topics discussed by the new consul general of France during visits to Maine last week. Christophe Guilhou arrived at the consulate in Boston on Aug. 24. Last week was Guilhou’s first official visit to Maine, although he previously attended informal gatherings here. His schedule included meetings with […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Pet Pourri, May 19, 2010

    The following pets are available from the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org . Bella, an 11-year-old Beagle, is a gentle soul who is very calm and sensitive. She loves to meet new people, her tail wags like crazy and she smiles. She should do fine sharing a new home […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Potluck, May 19, 2010

    Thursday Community Meal with ham, mashed potato, 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. Lasagna, macaroni […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Regional Events, May 19, 2010

    WELLS Conference on child abuse The Child Abuse Prevention Council of York County will host its 2010 Pathways to Prevention conference from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday at York County Community College on College Drive. The daylong conference, “Why Do You Hurt Me? Connecting Child Abuse and Animal Abuse,” provides the latest child […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Reunions, May 19, 2010

    Samuel D. Hanson (Buxton High), reunion and banquet with the Class of 1960 as honored guests, June 19 at Captain’s Galley, Old Orchard Beach. Call Roberta Harris Ramsdell, 929-4529. Cathedral High School, Class of 1960, June 25 at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, Portland. Contact Diane McAvoy LaPointe at 899-4636. Westbrook High School, Class of 1945 and […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Briefly, May 19, 2010

    SOUTH PORTLAND HANNAFORD supermarkets is sponsoring a performance of “foodplay” today at Skillin School. The award-winning nutrition theater show will bring a cast of characters, feats of juggling, hip-hop music and audience participation to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. The performance will reach 67 elementary schools and over 26,000 children and families to impart […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Honor Roll, Windham High School

    Windham High School Third Quarter Grade 9 – High Honors: Ashley Aube, Shawn Blanchard, Jennifer Burns, Sandra Carter, Christian Coons, Isobel Cunningham, Erin Esco, Allysha Hooper, Phoebe Hurd, Kaila Matassa, Kendra Mayberry, Jameson McBride, Ian Mills, Symantha Morales, Cole Moran, Joseph Mycock, Alexandra Noel, Emma Ogg, Spring Pillsbury, Haley Plante, Christina Pollard, Corey Stevenson, Ashleigh […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Honor Roll, Freeport High School

    Freeport High School Third quarter High Honors: Grade 9: Sarah Bonney, Taylor Enrico, Kelsie Humphrey, Josephine Moore, John Munroe, Caroline Rowell, Macy Stowell, Lia Wellen, Ciera Wentworth; Grade 10: Sam Bennett, Gabriel Currier, Johnny Fok, Haydee Jacobs, Caitlin Keniston, Josh Weirich; Grade 11: Brina Dillon, Spencer Egan, Allyson Fuehrer, Mikaela Gillis, Allison Hall, YuPing Hu, […]

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    May 19, 2010

    Honor Roll: Catherine McAuley High School

    Catherine McAuley High School Third quarter Seniors – High Honors: Grace Fosler, Amelia Krahe, Kathryn McManus; Honors: Rachael Bornheimer, Kristen Brown, Margaret Cruz, Emily Daigle, Samantha Dedian, Cara Fontaine, Emily Gajewski, Mary Julia Haverty, Bridget Kelly, Mae L’Heureux, Danielle LaCasse, Noori Lee, Olivia Locke, Nena Marlin, Victoria McAllister, Sarah Morrell, Janessa Napolitano, Amy Richard, Zornitsa […]