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  • Published
    August 10, 2015

    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. Southern Maine Health Care Autumn Raiyne Turner, born June 29 to Joshua Turner and Natoshia Ramsey, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Jennifer and Gary Walker, Old Orchard Beach; Hervey […]

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    August 10, 2015

    Briefs

    CASCO Party City raises $200,000  to help Camp Sunshine Party City raised more than $200,000 for Camp Sunshine, a year-round retreat that provides respite and support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through various stages of a child’s illness. In January, Party City collected donations at more than 800 corporate-owned Party City retail […]

  • Published
    August 10, 2015

    Reunions

    High schools Gorham High School, Class of 1965, Aug. 15, at Old Robie School, Gray Road, Gorham. Contact Bonnie (Bruton) Cole at 459-9356 or bonniecole78@yahoo.com, or Brenda (Gagnon) Gherardi at 653-8090 or brendas-roses@hotmail.com. Gorham High School, Class of 1960, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 15, bring a potluck dish to share. Held at Windham […]

  • Published
    August 3, 2015

    North Yarmouth Academy honor roll

    Second Semester Grade 12 Highest Honors: Ellis Miskell; Charlotte Eisenberg, Peaks Island; Virginia Hinchman, West Bath; Marina Stam, Cumberland Foreside; Olivia Stam, Cumberland Foreside High Honors: Muriel Adams, Freeport; Hannah Austin, North Yarmouth; Nina Babbitt, Freeport; Kristina Block, Scarborough; Jesse Catir, Raymond; Elizabeth Coughlin, Falmouth; Madison Cutten, Raymond; Abigail Hinchman, West Bath; Hannah Hungerford, Portland; […]

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    August 3, 2015

    College Notes

    Graduations Yale University, New Haven, Conn.: Zoë Jean Kitchel, Falmouth, magna cum laude with distinction. Advance Degrees University of Massachusetts, Lowell: Marissa Gianino, Portland, master of arts in community social psychology; Megan Santiago, Westbrook, master of business administration. Award and Honors Yale University, New Haven, Conn.: Zoë Jean Kitchel, Falmouth, received the Ralph Verde Award […]

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  • Published
    August 3, 2015

    School Notes

    The Margaret Chase Smith Library has named the winners of its 19th annual essay contest for Maine high school seniors on the topic of U.S. immigration policy. First prize of $1,000 was awarded to Diana Tyutyunnyk of Orono High School; second place and $500 went to Rachel Kocik of Hampden Academy; and third place and $250 […]

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    August 3, 2015

    Military Notes

    Sampson Air Force Base, Southern Maine Squadron, noon Aug. 13, informal get-together and lunch, for veterans and their guests, at the Village Inn, 166 High St, Auburn. All veterans are welcome to attend. Contact Bob Sawyer 657-4909, Roy Tassinari at 784-5691 or Larry Hanson 283-3564. Maine Homeless Veterans Alliance has received a major donation of […]

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    August 3, 2015

    R. W. Traip Academy honor roll

    Fourth Quarter Seniors High Honors: Haley Pereira, Arianna Pesarik, Camille Williams Honors: Christopher Bailey, Haley Carson, Clara Hannigan, Kayla Kilty, Elora McCuddy, Tristan Moreau, Hannah Nightingale, Morgan Reed, Tatiana Reyes, Joseph Spinney, Beatrix Wiggin Commendations: Leah Baker, Colin Macomber, Aidan Morrill, Isabella Mutch, Peter Robinson, Leonardo Zoia Juniors High Honors: Talia Dennis, Maeve Dow, Cora […]

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    August 3, 2015

    Reunions

    High schools Westbrook High School, Class of 1950, 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Embassy Suites, 1050 Westbrook St., Portland. The cost is $35 per person. For details and reservations, call Bill O’Gara at 774-9467 or mail reservation and check to Bill O’Gara, 29 Cardinal St., Westbrook 04092. Portland High School, Class of 1945, Friday, […]

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    August 3, 2015

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Dana Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St., Freeport 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marian Heath Greeting Cards, 10 Renaissance Way, Sanford Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 […]