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August 17, 2011

Blood Drives, Aug. 17, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pineland Farms, New Gloucester 1 to 6 p.m., Crossroads Community Church, Gray 1 to 6 p.m., YCVA Hall, Biddeford 2 to 7 p.m., Lovell Firehouse Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., York’s Wild Kingdom, York 1 to […]
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August 17, 2011

Briefly Regional, Aug. 17, 2011

KENNEBUNK THE YORK COUNTY Retired Educators Association is accepting applications from individuals who wish to sell their items at its annual Holiday Fair, set for Nov. 5 at Kennebunk High School. Spaces are $50, with proceeds directly benefiting a scholarship fund for York County senior graduates. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 1 – call 985-7723. EAST […]
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August 17, 2011

Military Notes, Aug. 17, 2011

Coast Guard Lt. Carl A. Wilson, of Annapolis, Md., son of Christina Kelly of Poland Spring, has graduated from the National Intelligence University in Washington, D.C., with a Master of Science degree in Strategic Intelligence. Air Force Airman San G. You has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, […]
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August 17, 2011

Pet Pourri, Aug. 17, 2011

The following animals are available at The Animal Welfare Society, West Kennebunk Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org Mitchell is a big, beautiful, friendly, funny and smart dog. He knows the commands sit, stay, give paw and would love to learn more. This loyal lad wants nothing more than to please his new people, so going […]
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August 17, 2011

Potluck, Aug. 17, 2011

Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Cookout, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to benefit the No Marine Alone campaign. Evergreen Credit Union, 799 Broadway, South Portland. […]

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August 17, 2011

Reunions, Aug. 17, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL Deering High School, Class of 1948, potluck lunch starting at 10 a.m. Aug. 24, Ellie and Norm Campbell’s Heepstead Farm, 170 Sam Ingalls Road, Bridgton. Bring a dish to share and a folding chair. RSVP by today to Virginia Beach at virginianbeach@yahoo.com or 655-2260. South Portland High School, Class of 1948, brunch Aug. […]
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August 17, 2011

School Notes, Aug. 17, 2011

Awards • The Margaret Chase Smith Library has announced the winners of its 15th annual essay contest. The theme was stewardship of the environment. First prize of $500 went to Zoe Anderson of Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro. Second place, with a $250 award, went to Ali Clift from Bonny Eagle High School, Standish. Third […]
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August 17, 2011

Births, Aug. 17, 2011

Maine Medical Center Adalyn Irene Irish, born June 9 to Adam and Amanda Irish, Sebago. Grandparents: Thomas and Nancy Thompson, Sebago; Edwin and Peggy Thompson, South Portland; Charles and Jill Irish, Sebago. Great-grandparents: Marianne Small, Sebago; Priscilla Badgley, Winterhaven, Fla. Graysen Halvor Doyle, born July 15 to Arthur Jr. and Amanda Doyle, East Waterboro. […]
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August 17, 2011

College Notes, Aug. 17, 2011

Graduations Amherst, Mass., College: Emily Shinay, Scarborough; Kathryn Libby, South Portland. Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa: Brigid Rankowski, Ogunquit. Dean College, Franklin, Mass.: Alyssa Wheeler, summa cum laude, Biddeford; Mariel Roy summa cum laude, Gorham. Drexel University, Philadelphia: Jacob Peck, Arundel. Emmanuel College, Boston: Patrick Sheldon, Saco; William Daly, Scarborough. Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, N.H.: […]
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August 17, 2011

Book recounts history of worship in Biddeford/Saco

A community project tells the stories of churches and synagogues in the two cities.

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