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    April 23, 2012

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford 1 to 6 p.m., St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, Yarmouth 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonewall Kitchen, York Tuesday Noon to 5 p.m., Naples Library, Naples 1 to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Wells Wednesday […]

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    April 23, 2012

    College Notes

    Dean’s List Colby College, Waterville: Katherine Graichen, Arundel; Charlie Dupee, Windham; Stephen Morse, South China; Jillian Riendeau, South Berwick; Meagan Hennessey, West Bath; Christopher Moody, Falmouth; Katherine Daigle, Springvale; Carolyn Bennett, Kevin Philbrick and Nathanial Tolman, all of Scarborough; Samantha Drivas, South Portland; Samantha LeBlanc, Dayton; Meaghan Lewia, Wells; Cecelia Conroy, Windham; Alexis Tischbein, Alna. […]

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    April 23, 2012

    Potluck

    Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Cheeseburger casserole, dessert, 5 to 7 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal with shepherd’s pie, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, […]

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    April 23, 2012

    Events

    NORTH YARMOUTH Tips for tracing genealogy Dr. Carol McCoy will give a talk about using tax records in genealogy at 6:30 tonight at North Yarmouth Memorial School on Route 9. McCoy will talk about the types of tax records that may be available, where to look for them, and how they can help solve genealogy […]

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    April 23, 2012

    Don Perkins: Freeport takes pride in 1800s warship

    This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, and the Freeport Historical Society is paying tribute with a special program on May 6 titled, “Free Trade and Sailors’ Rights — The War of 1812.” The town has significant connections to this often overlooked conflict in our nation’s history. Though we had won […]

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  • Published
    April 23, 2012

    Briefs

    PORTLAND Cheverus’ Hoyt receives honor Gary Hoyt, athletic and student activities director at Cheverus High School, was named Athletic Director of the Year for 2012. Hoyt has served as the Director of Athletics and Student Activities at Cheverus High School for 32 years.  “How fitting that a man who has dedicated his entire professional career […]

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    April 16, 2012

    Honor Roll: Casco Bay High School

    Second Trimester honor roll Ninth Grade – High Honors: Maya Eng, Liam Fowler, Noah Libby, Carlo Macomber, Zachary Russell; Honors: Ibrahim Al-Musawi, Emmy AveryWitham, Caitlin Conley, Kayleigh Doten, Samantha Dunnigan, Mary Dzik, Eda French, Rachel Glover, Camille Kirongozi, Savannah Labrecque, Elise Martin, Emily Mooney, Ethan Pierce, Mackenzie Semba, DeBrekah Simms, Oriana Smith, Isabel Szatkowski, Benjamin […]

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    April 16, 2012

    College Notes

    Graduations Maine Maritime Academy, Castine: Christopher Mayo, Portland; Charles Thibault, Westbrook, Advanced Degrees Maine Maritime Academy, Castine: Robert Wohltjen, Scarborough, Master of Science in Global Logistics and Maritime Management Dean’s List Binghamton, N.Y., University: Jordan Hicks, Scarborough. Castleton, Vt., State College: Reed Drechsel, Carrabassett Valley; Brian Greene, Falmouth; George Grant, Gorham; Christopher Richardson, Kennebunk; Karissa […]

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    April 16, 2012

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lost Valley Ski Resort, Auburn Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Joseph’s College, Standish Noon to 5:30 p.m., Berwick Academy, South Berwick Wednesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Maine Mall, South Portland 1 to 6 p.m., […]

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    April 16, 2012

    Don Perkins: Community garden has community benefits

    The ground is freshly tilled in New Gloucester. Another gardening season awaits. This is the third season for the New Gloucester Community Garden, a shared venture of a few charitable souls and the Community Schools at Opportunity Farm and Camden. Garden plots are available for anyone who wants to grow vegetables. Folks as far away […]