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Published
August 27, 2012

Rockhounds show off pickin’ styles

The annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show rolls into Augusta this weekend.
Published
August 27, 2012

Events

CAMDEN Closing reception planned for Getty exhibit at library A closing reception for artist Diane Getty’s “Bits and Pieces: Mixed Media Collage and Assemblage” exhibit will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. The collection ranges from quilts to three-dimensional artwork. For more details, call […]
Published
August 23, 2012

Juliana L’Heureux: Remembering Healey Asylum School in Lewiston

Lewiston’s Healey Asylum was one of several social institutions founded by Les Soeur de la Charite (Sisters of Charity), also known as the “Grey Nuns.” The religious women came to Lewiston by train from Montreal, at the turn of the 20th century, to minister to the health and provide social support, primarily, for the growing […]
Published
August 20, 2012

‘Fight Like a Girl’

Women motorcyclists – The Holy Walkamoles – will rumble through the streets of Belfast next month to raise money and awareness in the battle against breast cancer.
Published
August 20, 2012

Births

Bridgton Hospital Nataila Marie Villacci, born Aug. 3 to Dominic Villacci and Latasha Harrington, Bridgton. Grandparents: Cissie Harrington and Sandy Villacci, both of Bridgton Bradley Joseph Stiffler, born Aug. 13 to Nathan and Shawna (Hodson) Stiffler, Naples. Grandparents: Karen Hodson, Craig Holt, Naples; Bernice Stiffler, Port Orange, Fla.; Bob Stiffler, Casco. Great-grandparents: Alberta Brackett and […]

Published
August 20, 2012

Military notes

Maine Army National Guard has announced the July promotion to the rank specified for these soldiers: Pv2. Seth Adams II, Brunswick, 133rd Headquarters Company; Pfc. Devin Allen, Westbrook, 133rd Forward Support Company; Staff Sgt. Sheldon Allen, Strong, 488th Military Police Company; Pv2. Ryan Baxter, West Bath, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper); Pfc. Michael Beaulieu, Durham, Detachment […]
Published
August 20, 2012

Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fox Ridge Golf Club, Auburn Noon to 5:30 p.m., St. Martha’s Church, Kennebunk 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. City Hall, Lewiston 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., YMCA, Rockport Wednesday […]
Published
August 20, 2012

Briefs

CAMDEN Film fest volunteers sought The Camden International Film Festival is seeking volunteers for its 2012 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Documentary Forum, running Sept. 27-30. Enthusiastic individuals are welcome to be part of the action, gain experience in film festival planning, connect with filmmakers from around the world, and see a selection […]
Published
August 20, 2012

Potluck

Monday Fish Chowder supper, salad bar, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. Adults: $12; children under 10: $6. Reservations suggested: 882-7184. Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. BLT on Italian bread, fries, cole slaw, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW […]
Published
August 20, 2012

College notes

Graduations Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.: Lucy Schmid, Cumberland. Elmira (N.Y.) College: Samuel Ferguson, Cumberland, cum laude; Alyson King, Biddeford, cum laude; Katherine Slye, New Gloucester, summa cum laude; Nicholas Viola, Portland. Gettysburg (Pa.) College: Kethryn Demont, Cumberland; Kallen Decato, York; Hannah Swayer, Lovell, magna cum laude. Advanced Degrees Albany (N.Y.) Law School: Adam Staier of […]

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