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Published
November 2, 2011

Bridgton girl fights ailments with a smile

– Five-year-old Ava LaBarge has been through a lot, but you wouldn’t know that from the smile on her face. Spinal surgery, four brain surgeries, a stroke — the Bridgton girl has suffered them all. “She loves to dance and loves music,” her mother, Mitzi LaBarge says. “It’s odd how happy she is considering what […]
Published
October 27, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Francophile shares French travel tips

Cape Elizabeth resident Bryce Roberts says visiting France is his passion. He’s a Francophile. As a result of his many visits, Roberts is a terrific source of information about French travel tips, especially for tourists seeking cultural immersion experiences independent of scheduled tours. Franco-Americans who want to research their first colonial family origins might enjoy […]
Published
October 25, 2011

Blood Drives, Oct. 26, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public.
Published
October 25, 2011

Potluck, Oct. 26, 2011

Thursday Community meal with baked chicken, 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: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Chicken pie supper, […]
Published
October 25, 2011

Regional Events, Oct. 26, 2011

BRUNSWICK Hospital to host diabetes fair Mid Coast Hospital is hosting a free diabetes fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Atrium, 81 Medical Center Drive. The event will feature experts on early detection, eye and foot care, as well as medications, nutrition, physical activity and weight management. For more information, call 373-6051. […]

Published
October 25, 2011

Events, Oct. 26, 2011

PORTLAND Cold case is subject of talk Suzan Roberts Norton will give a historical talk on “The Unsolved Death of Patrolman Michael T. Connolly” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Maine Irish Heritage Center. On Aug. 15, 1930, a driftwood collector found the body of Connolly, a 49-year-old Irish immigrant whose beat included the waterfront. […]
Published
October 25, 2011

Births, Oct. 26, 2011

Mid Coast Hospital Gavin Noah Pride, born Oct. 2 to Adam and Kimberly (Wironen) Pride, Topsham. Grandparents: Alan and Robyn Wironen, Topsham; Darrall and Maria Pride, Seabrook, N.H.; Michael and Dana Ham, Bowdoin. Camden James Barry, born Oct. 12 to Andrew Martin and Nicole Barry, Brunswick. Grandparents: Alan Barry, Bath; Clevette Barry, Phippsburg; Valarie Martin, […]
Published
October 25, 2011

Lake Region: Jewelers hope to shine at Fiddlehead

It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts, and a group of local artisans is offering unique creations at Fiddlehead Art and Science Center in Gray on Nov. 4. “Jewels of Maine” will feature the works jewelers Morgan Sayer and Carisa Cobb of Gray, Lisa Ferreira of Portland and Trish Conant of Scarborough. […]
Published
October 19, 2011

Lakes Region: Barn design offers clues to Maine history

There’s more to pre-Civil War barns than meets the eye. These hand-hewn frames are unlike any buildings made today. Local barns will be the focus of my forthcoming book, due out next fall. WINDHAM HISTORY INSIDE The interior of this circa-1800 barn in Windham sports an “English tying joint,” the section of the frame where […]
Published
October 19, 2011

Births, Oct. 19, 2011

Mid Coast Hospital Malia Reeves Carmichael, born Sept. 5 to Stephen and Haley (Burtchell) Carmichael, West Gardiner. Grandparents: Victoria and Kenneth Burtchell, Ellsworth; Peggy and Stephen Carmichael, Scarborough. Olivia May Doughty, born Oct. 5 to Benjamin Doughty and Megan Sullivan, Woolwich. Grandparents: Katie and James Sullivan, Woolwich; Abby Doughty, Phippsburg. Annabella Jean Cobb, born Oct. […]

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