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  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Regional Events, June 22, 2011

    ALFRED Drumming circle, baskets The Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, will offer two workshops this week. A women’s drumming circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring drums and percussion instruments. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a decorative basket workshop with Martha Chessie will be […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Births, June 22, 2011

      Mercy Hospital Lillian Jane Daye, born June 2 to Justin Day and Taylor Harmon, Gorham. Grandparents: Timothy and Patricia Harmon, Limerick; Tammy Dobson, Portland; Stoy Daye Sr., Alfred. Great-grandparents: Jane Chase, Portland; Diane Dobson, South Portland. Great-great-grandparents: Anna Harmon, Limington; Mary Daye, Alfred.   Mid Coast Hospital Elissia Danene Swan, born June 1 to […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Briefly Greater Portland, June 22, 2011

    SOUTH PORTLAND LIZZIE CANARIE, a junior at South Portland High School, was recently recognized by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her success on the school’s debate team. Canarie is a member of her school’s speech and debate teams. She is the only high school debate team member in Maine to qualify for both the CFL […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    College Notes, June 22, 2011

    Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Erica Braley and Luke Stankiewicz, magna cum laude, both of Brunswick; Brendan O’Donnell, cum laude, Cumberland; Cory Beaudoin, Gorham; Brendan King, Kennebunk; Randi Morin, cum laude, Sanford; Jenna Jeffrey and Nicholas Norton, magna cum laude, both of Scarborough; Gregory Johnstone, Harpswell; Brianna Thompson, magna cum laude, Westbrook; Thomas Attura and […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Blood Drives, June 22, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Preti Flaherty, Portland 2 to 7 p.m., Jordan Small School, Raymond Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Brunswick Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harmony Masonic Hall, Gorham Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish […]

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  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Briefly Regional, June 22, 2011

    WISCASSET THE LINCOLN COUNTY Historical Association is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at three historic properties this summer: the Pownalboro Courthouse in Dresden, the Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Pownalboro Courthouse volunteers should call Merry Fossel at 586-5690. Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset docents should […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Military Notes, June 22, 2011

    The Maine Army National Guard has announced May promotions for these area National Guard soldiers. Their new rank, hometown and unit are listed:   Sgt. David Stacy, Woolwich, Joint Forces Headquarters. Pfc. Micah Simmler, Bath, 152nd Maintenance Company. Staff Sgt. Shannon Trepanier, Sanford, Detachment 1, 1136th Transportation Company. Spc. Joshua Belanger, Springvale, 152nd Maintenance Company. […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Pet Pourri, June 22, 2011

    Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dogs are available for adoption from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport. Tall Tails will be at the Dock Dogs event at the Pet Life Store in the Cabela’s Shopping Plaza in Scarborough from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For details, go to www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. Zander […]

  • Published
    June 22, 2011

    Reunions, June 22, 2011

    Deering High School, Class of 1951, noon Friday, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. Call Paul Butler at 799-1550. Brunswick High School, Class of 2001, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Thomas Point Beach, rain or shine. Tickets available at the event: per person, $15; children under 10, free. There is also an admission fee to Thomas Point […]

  • Published
    June 16, 2011

    High School Reunions

    Upcoming reunions of local area high schools. <br /> <i>South Portland, Deering, Kennebunk, Brunswick, McAuley, Portland, and more</i>