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  • Published
    November 18, 2013

    Events

    BIDDEFORD Exhibit to honor Kennedy A one-hour tribute, honoring the life of President John F. Kennedy, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Motorland Vintage America in the North Dam Mill at 2 Main St. The event is being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination. Presenters Tim Stentiford and intern Caleb […]

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    November 18, 2013

    Births

    SEVERAL AREA HOSPITALS no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html. For more information, call 791-6300. MID COAST HOSPITAL Lucy Grace Redlon, born Oct. 31 to John and Jane (Johnson) Redlon, Topsham. Grandparents: Nancy Johnson, Topsham; John Nolan, Anderson, S.C.; Heidi Redlon, […]

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    November 18, 2013

    Blood Drives

    Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Red Cross Chapter, 16 Community Way, Topsham 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Elm Street Congregational Church, Camden 1 to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main St., Harrison   Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southern Maine Community College, 29 Sewall St., Bldg. 512, Brunswick Wednesday 9 a.m. […]

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    November 18, 2013

    Potlucks

    Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Keep’s Corner Cafe, Main Street, Rangeley. Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Stuff Swap – bring a small item to exchange. Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered […]

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    November 18, 2013

    Military Notes

    Army Reserve Pfc. Thomas C. Garvin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Garvin is the son of Pam Garvin of Steep Falls and is a 2005 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, Standish.   Army National Guard Spec. Megan E. Everest has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, […]

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  • Published
    November 11, 2013

    Tate House gets preservation boost of presidential proportions

    Re-enactor George Baker will portray John Adams, the nation’s second president, at a fundraiser Saturday.

  • Published
    November 11, 2013

    Events

    SOUTH PORTLAND Garden club hosts supper, talk Osewantha Garden Club of South Portland will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday for its annual harvest supper in the Wright Room at the First Congregational Church on Cottage Road The business meeting will be followed by a pot roast supper at 6 p.m. and a presentation by guest […]

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    November 11, 2013

    Military Notes

    Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day, featuring an ecumenical service at 11 a.m., a flagpole ceremony at noon and a 1 p.m. panel discussion with several veterans. All events are free and open to the public and are held at Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish. A Harvest of Resources Fair, 10 a.m. to […]

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    November 11, 2013

    Briefs

    WINDHAM Riding center event raises $85,000 Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center netted a record $85,000 benefiting children and adults with disabilities at its recently held Sixth Annual Triple B: Boots, Band and BBQ event. Proceeds from the event also will benefit the center’s therapy horses. KENNEBUNK Gift will assist robotics team The Kennebunk […]

  • Published
    November 11, 2013

    Blood Drives