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  • Published
    July 27, 2011

    Pet Pourri

    A low-cost spay-neuter clinic has opened at the Animal Welfare Society, Holland Road, West Kennebunk. Low-income pet owners can get an animal neutered and a health exam for $39.95, and a rabies shot is $8 more. For information, call 985-3244, ext. 120.  The following animals are available for adoption. If interested in adopting, call 985-3244 […]

  • Published
    July 27, 2011

    Potluck

    Thursday Hot dog for lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sully’s Extraordinary Hot Dog Stand, Main Street near the town office, Newcastle. A portion of sales benefits Coastal Community Center.  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: […]

  • Published
    July 27, 2011

    Reunions

    HIGH SCHOOL Portland High School, Class of 1991, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Pearl Lounge, Fore Street, Portland. The cost is $10 per person at the door. Contact Peter Gribbin at gribbino@maine.rr.com or Eric Kierstead at elkkrk@gwi.net. Bonny Eagle High School, Class of 1981, Saturday. Email BE1981reunion@gmail.com. Westbrook High School, Class of 1956, 5:30 p.m. […]

  • Published
    July 27, 2011

    Honor Rolls

    Brunswick High School Fourth Quarter Ninth Grade, High Honors: Evelyn Atwood, Kelsey Barley, Rong Yuan Chen, Madeline Cowan, Katheryn Eldridge, Casey Fitzgerald, Ashanti Fortson, Tessa Hauptman, Isabella Jorgensen, Walter Martin, Claire Mendes, Zachary Miller, Brandon Mountainland, Caley Nicholson, Grace Rabinowitz, Joel Soloway, Leah Soloway, Anna Turner, Hannah Vilas, Joseph Waring, Frances Wright; Honors: Sarah Basquez, […]

  • Published
    July 27, 2011

    Lakes Region: A chosen spot for seaplane owners

    I stepped on the seaplane’s pontoon, grabbed on and wrestled myself up into the passenger seat of the tight cockpit. Securing my seat belt, I helped the pilot do his flight check. “Master?” I asked. “On,” he replied. “Throttle?” “Open 1/4,” he answered. “Prop area?” “Clear,” he confirmed. With that, Brian McDonnell engaged the starter, […]

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  • Published
    July 26, 2011

    Exploring their Jewish lives

    A course helps adults learn about religion and culture.

  • Published
    July 26, 2011

    Regional Events

    CASCO Appalachian Trail program Trail Dreams founder and motivational speaker Brad Cook will present a talk at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Road. Cook will detail his 2,200-mile journey along the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. ELIOT Antique tractor show The 16th Annual Eliot Antique Tractor & Engine Show […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    Acadian Music at One Longfellow with Robert Sylvain

    Acadian music will mix with the sounds of traditional folk when performers Boreal Tordu and Round Mountain combine talents in concert at One Longfellow Square in Portland Aug. 6.  Robert Sylvain, 42, of Portland, is a singer and songwriter with the Maine-based Acadian music group Boréal Tordu. He’s been with the group for eight years […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    Blood Drives, July 20, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Bath Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Noon to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Noon to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, Harrison Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Thomaston 2 […]

  • Published
    July 20, 2011

    Births, July 20, 2011

    Mercy Hospital Isobella Leeann Roberts, born June 18 to John Jr. and Amy Roberts, Biddeford. Grandparents: John Sr. and Wanda Roberts, Buxton. Great-grandparents: Charles and Florence Jordan, Portland; Dana and Nancy Ryder, Buxton. Great-great-grandparents: Shirley Roberts, Buxton.   Mid Coast Hospital Madox Cruz Gregory, born July 7 to Shawn Gregory and Derilyn Nelson, Newcastle. Grandparents: […]