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Published
April 27, 2011

New group to aid Maine’s essential-tremor sufferers

Ted Ellis of Scarborough wants to support others with the incurable hereditary malady.
Published
April 27, 2011

Lakes Region: Raymond renewal effort does survey

The Raymond Revitalization Committee, a newly formed group of citizens and businesspeople seeking to breathe new life into the mile-long Route 302 commercial strip, has released results from a survey that will help focus its mission. Final results of a survey taken by the Raymond Revitalization Committee show that 97 percent of respondents prefer to […]
Published
April 21, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: World Acadian Congress 2014 plans

The 2014 World Acadian Congress will be held Aug. 8-24 2014 in northern Maine, northwest New Brunswick and Temiscouata County in the Province of Quebec, Canada. “This World Acadian Congress is special because it brings together two countries, two provinces and a U.S. state, more than 50 municipalities and an anticipated 50,000 or more attendees,” […]
Published
April 20, 2011

Births, April 20, 2011

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Mercy Hospital Freya Isabel Carlson, born March 2 to Kenneth N. Carlson and Meaghan Blythe-Cook, Gardiner. Grandparents: Bonnie Blythe and Daniel Heakin, Portland; John Cook, Monroe; […]
Published
April 20, 2011

Regional Briefly, April 20, 2011

SACO THE THORNTON ACADEMY Alumni Board is accepting nominations for its Volunteer of the Year: Unsung Hero Award, to be presented May 14 to one volunteer whose community service has benefitted Thornton Academy. Written submissions should detail, in 100 words or less, why a nominee deserves the award. The papers should be mailed to: Thornton […]

Published
April 20, 2011

Blood Drives, April 20, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 12:30 to 6 p.m., St. Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton 1 to 6 p.m., Events on Broadway, South Portland Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Kittery Lions Club 2 to 7 p.m., Western Maine Veterans Home, South […]
Published
April 20, 2011

College Notes, April 20, 2011

Dean’s Lists Becker College, Worcester, Mass.: Sebastian Kuczek, Porter; Jessica Provencher, Berwick. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, Md.: Charlotte Kinkade Boymer, Kennebunk; Kathleen Casasa-Blouin Portland; Bruce Kistler, Yarmouth; Caroline Mende, North Berwick; Elliot Russell, Freeport. University of Maine at Fort Kent: Owen Cunnane, Alfred; Jeremy Harper, Bath; Jeremy Libby, Biddeford; Troy Spinney, […]
Published
April 20, 2011

Greater Portland Briefly, April 20, 2011

FREEPORT MERRICONEAG WALDORF School students are raising money for victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Students are selling note cards featuring artwork from 12 students and alumni. The cards are on sale at Royal River Natural Foods in Freeport, Island Treasure Toys in Yarmouth and at the school. A $15 minimum […]
Published
April 20, 2011

Honor Roll: Wells High School, April 20, 2011

Wells High School Second Trimester Seniors – High Honors: Alexandra Andrus, Ashlie Ayotte, Michael Bleier, Bridget Boyle, Catherine Caron, Courtney Crawford, Douglas Darling, Justine Fischer, Megan Foster, Shelby Hutchins, Nicolette Joakim, Deanna Keniston, Emily Knight, Sarah Larmie, Meaghan Lewia, Channing Ludden, Kaylar Masellas, Jordan McDermott, Nicole O’Connell, Kathleen Pyburn, David Raymond, Alex Robinson, Jennifer Schmitt, […]
Published
April 20, 2011

Pet Pourri, April 20, 2011

HART The HART cat shelter and adoption center in Cumberland has 130 cats available as well as kittens and adult cats in foster care. For pictures, go to www.hartofme.com or call 829-4116. Emma is a beautiful long-haired adult female. She is a Maine coon mix with very striking eyes. She was recently brought to the […]

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