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June 10, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Petanque – French Traditional Game in Maine

The game of Petanque is popular in France where it is played in neighborhoods and parks.
Published
June 8, 2011

Births, June 8 2011

Mercy Hospital Madeline Clare Flanagan Wallace, born April 18 to Ryan and Amanda Flanagan Wallace, Portland. Grandparents: Michael and Linda Flanagan, Watertown, N.Y. and Old Orchard Beach; Kathleen Gerdes, Falmouth; Dennis and Becky Wallace, Longs, S.C. Great-grandparents: Marilyn Adams, Watertown, N.Y.; Betty Flanagan, Pensacola, Fla.; Gerald and Florence Wallace, Meriden, Conn.; Arthur Grivois, Falmouth. […]
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June 8, 2011

Blood Drives, June 8, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Central Maine Orthopaedics, Auburn Friday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Tuesday 1 to 6 p.m., […]
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June 8, 2011

College Notes, June 8, 2011

Graduations Marietta, Ohio, College: Allison Janakis, South Berwick; Maureen Kertes, Cape Elizabeth. Providence, R.I., College: Lauren Ballback, Brunswick, magna cum laude; Craig Belhumeur, Gorham; Annmarie Blodgett, Scarborough, cum laude; Benjamin Wahrer, Scarborough, magna cum laude; Kristen Hynes, Yarmouth, magna cum laude; Peter Korthy, Portland; Robert Fredrickson, York. Advanced Degrees Providence, R.I., College: Christine Catsos, […]
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June 8, 2011

Potluck, June 8, 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., York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults: $10; […]

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June 8, 2011

Briefly, June 8, 2011

SCARBOROUGH A COLLECTION of 70 resource books designed to meet the needs of English language learners and adults with low literacy skills was acquired by the Scarborough Public Library. The collection features workbooks, manuals and resources. Similar materials will also be available at the public libraries in Portland, South Portland and Westbrook.The materials were purchased […]
Published
June 8, 2011

Greater Portland Events, June 8, 2011

PORTLAND DAR plants and books sale The Elizabeth Wadsworth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is holding its annual plants, books and knick-knacks sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 206 Auburn St. in Portland. For details, call 878-4935. Program aids new families The Kids First Center is offering a […]
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June 8, 2011

Military Notes, June 8, 2011

Army Pfc. Nicholas J. Bryant, son of John and Donna Bryant of Westbrook, recently spent a month in the Mojave Desert at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. Bryant is a combat medic with the 4th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. He is a 2009 graduate of Westbrook […]
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June 8, 2011

Tour de Cure to raise money to fight Type 1 diabetes

The Tour de Cure in the Kennebunks offers fundraising rides from 3 miles to 100 miles long.
Published
June 8, 2011

Regional Events, June 8, 2011

CAMDEN Mountain trail set to open An inaugural trail opening of the first section of the Round the Mountain Trail at Ragged Mountain will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday featuring guest speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Anna Goodale, informational displays, a virtual tour, inaugural hike and refreshments. The Bald and Ragged Moutain Campaign and […]

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