Community News

Published
June 29, 2011

Military Notes, June 29, 2011

Adam Gould of Portland recently graduated from the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I. and has been appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. He is a son of Terri and Gregory Gould and is a 2010 graduate of Portland High School. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin M. Stimpson, son of […]
Published
June 29, 2011

Potluck, June 29, 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. Haddock chowder, crab meat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. […]
Published
June 29, 2011

Regional Events, June 29, 2011

DAMARISCOTTA Archaeological field work The Damariscotta River Association 2011 Archaeological Field School led by Archaeologist Tim Dinsmore at the 17th-century John Brown homestead will be held July 10-15 and 17-22. Field school participants will learn the principles of archaeological research while helping with the project. Each session includes a half-day lecture and visit to the […]
Published
June 29, 2011

Honor Roll, Fessenden School, Williston Northampton

Private Schools The Fessenden School, West Newton, Mass.: Jake Bradford, Kennebunk, Grade 9, Effort second honors. The Williston Northampton School, Easthampton, Mass.: Brett Beaney, Scarborough, Grade 12, Honors.
Published
June 28, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Bill to establish a legislative task force on Franco-Americans

Now that Maine has elected its first Franco-American governor, the state is poised to create a task force that will study the state’s Franco-American population. State Representative Kenneth Fredette, R-Newport, sponsored LD 656 to create a task force to gather basic data about the culture, such as how many Franco-Americans reside in Maine, where they […]

Published
June 24, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Morin reunion at 70th wedding anniversary

ALFRED — Genealogy was the topic of conversation during June’s lively Morin family’s Franco-American gathering in Alfred. More than 100 family members and guests gathered to celebrate the 70th wedding anniversary of Ralph, 93, and Irene (Martel), 88, Morin, who were married on June 14, 1941, at Notre Dame Church in Saco. Their six children […]
Published
June 24, 2011

County extension board seeks volunteers

The Cumberland County Extension Association is looking for people to serve on its board of directors. The association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for 4-H and youth development, agriculture and horticulture, natural resources, family living, food safety and nutrition. It also oversees the county portion of […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Greater Portland Events, June 22, 2011

FREEPORT Quilt and craft fair at church A quilt and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at First Parish Church, 40 Main St. The church committee organizing the event, First Parish Market, is still looking for vendors to display their crafts. Admission is free. All proceeds will be used […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Potluck, June 22, 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. Mama Mia’s pasta, pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., benefits York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults, […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Lakes Region: Harrison celebrates homestead’s 200th

If you’re a lover of old homes (and barbecues), you’ll want to visit a nicely preserved early 19th-century farmstead on Haskell Hill Road in Harrison. Believed to be the oldest homestead in town and still on its original 100-acre lot, the property marks its 200th year this year. To celebrate, the Harrison Historical Society invites […]

Sign In:

Community News