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Published
April 29, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American Library online from UMaine

A new online bibliography library about French history and culture is the result of an effort between the Franco-American Center at the University of Maine in Orono and Quebec’s Centre de la Francophonie des Ameriques. “This is an interesting international effort between Quebec and the University to finally place the Franco-American, French-Acadian, French histories […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Potluck, April 27, 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. Saturday All-you-can-eat breakfast, with blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage, 8 to 10 a.m., Acton-Shapleigh Lions Club, at the Acton […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Greater Portland Events, April 27, 2011

PORTLAND Portland Trails anniversary Portland Trails is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Portland Club, 156 State St. There will be more than 200 items available to bid on, along with hors d’oeuvres from Black Tie Catering. The desserts are being donated by El Rayo […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Military Notes, April 27, 2011

Army Reserve Spec. Kris A. Samora is returning to the United States after a deployment to Iraq serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. Samora, a military police member with six years of military service, is assigned to the 94th Military […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Regional Briefly, April 27, 2011

YORK THE YORK EQUESTRIAN Team has qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals after placing fourth at the Zone 1 finals at Mount Holyoke College. Team point riders were co-Captain Meaghan Hynes, co-Captain Katie Kirwin, Madison Cromwell, Molly Shoer and Samantha Taylor. Also qualifying for nationals were Meghan Hynes and Camden Carter. Abby Geiling […]

Published
April 27, 2011

Regional Events, April 27, 2011

BOOTHBAY HARBOR Fishermen’s Festival The 38th annual Fisherman’s Festival will kick off with a Shotgun Golf Scramble, Kick-off Party and the Shrimp Princess Pageant on Friday and daylong family events, competitions, food and live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday. For a complete schedule of activities, go to www.Boothbayharbor.com or call 633-2353. YORK Geocachers to clean […]
Published
April 27, 2011

School Notes, April 27, 2011

Honors and awards Among 2011 Presidential Scholars Program honorees are: William Records, Kennebunk High School; Peter Bailinson and Leah Wilcox, Greely High School, Cumberland. Cheverus High School students, senior Cecile Day and sophomore Samantha SaVaun, were honored with the school’s President’s Volunteer Service Award. Three Portland public school seniors have been selected to receive a […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Births, April 27, 2011

We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For details, please call 791-6300. St. Mary’s Regional Kinley Violet Clark, born April 8 to Todd and Erin Clark, Auburn. Grandparents: Keith and Jackie Clark, Frenchville; Edward and Peggy Seymourian, South Portland. Southern Maine Medical Center Isaac Philip Hussey, born April 4 […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Blood Drives, April 27, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Gorham 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Portland Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Rockland 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kaplan University, South Portland Friday Noon to 5 p.m., […]
Published
April 27, 2011

Greater Portland Briefly, April 27, 2011

PORTLAND SEXUAL ASSAULT Response Services of Southern Maine is looking for volunteers to train as advocates for its 24-hour crisis and support line serving York and Cumberland counties. The free training will be from 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from May 4-25; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 7 and 21. The 40-hour […]

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