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January 19, 2011

Blood Drives, Jan. 19, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., Bardwell Chiropractic, Yarmouth Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford 1 to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Friday 1 to 6 p.m., North Windham Union Church, Windham […]
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January 19, 2011

College Notes, Jan. 19, 2011

Dean’s List Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, N.H.: Rachel Hatch, Old Orchard Beach; Nathaniel Gowen, Westbrook. Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y.: Bethany Campbell, Portland. Keene, N.H., State College: Alyssa Allen, Berwick; Laura Beisswanger, Wells; Casey Bernier and Elizabeth Demski,Gorham; Kimberly Borkowski, Rockland; Emilie Brady and Emily Hansen, Kennebunk; Molly Brewer, Wiscasset; Alexandra Claus, South Berwick; Tallie Colcord […]
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January 19, 2011

Events, Jan. 19, 2011

PORTLAND Jewish Museum program “The Thinking Heart – the Life and Loves of Etty Hillesum” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Maine Jewish Museum, Etz Chaim Synagogue, 267 Congress St. The ensemble performance is about Hillesum, a Dutch woman who opposed Nazism with compassion and love. For details, call 329-9854. NEW GLOUCESTER […]
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January 19, 2011

Portland High School honor roll, Jan. 19, 2011

Portland High School First quarter Grade 9 – High Honors: Silvia Baxter, Allison Briggs, Emily Burton, Emma Chance, Victoria Clayton, Annette Denekas, Ryan Dixon, Eliana Finberg, Paul Foster, Laura Frank, Sarah Gale, Madeline Holton, Brett Howell, Kate Hull, Agnes Jackson, Cassandra Kennie, Clare Kenny, Robert Lajoie-Eames, Jesse Lupica-Nowlin, Jacob Morrow-Spitzer, Jeremy Ravenelle, Monica Reno, Chandler […]
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January 19, 2011

Military Notes, Jan. 19, 2011

Army National Guard Spec. Andrew R. Townsend is returning to the United States after a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, or Afghanistan serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Townsend, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with three years of service, is regularly assigned to the 1166th Combat Heavy Equipment Transport Company, […]

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January 19, 2011

New life at Old Corner Church in Waterboro

A local group is working to preserve the structure, which dates back to 1804.
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January 19, 2011

Pet Pourri, Jan. 19, 2011

The following animals are available from the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook Call 854-9771 or visit www.arlgp.org to see photos. Liam is a 5-year-old neutered greyhound-pointer mix. He redefines gentle and submissive and needs a new owner who will gradually build his confidence. His new home should be quiet and cat-free. Children should […]
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January 19, 2011

Potluck, Jan. 19, 2011

Thursday Community Meal with smothered beef, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Harvest Cafe, 5 p.m., free community meal, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. 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 […]
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January 19, 2011

School Notes, Jan. 19, 2011

Hyde School, Bath: Sagel Prosser of Portland has received the Most Valuable Learner-Music award. Thornton Academy, Saco: Hattie Simon, a freshman, and Olivia Bean, a junior, have been accepted to participate in the All-State Jazz Choir at the All-State Jazz Festival. Freeport Middle School: Three students were among the top Maine scorers in the recent […]
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January 19, 2011

Briefly, Jan. 19, 2011

GORHAM ANGELA GOSPODAREK, a teacher at Gorham Middle School, was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Gospodarek, a seventh grade science teacher at the middle school, met with Sen. Susan Collins shortly after receiving the award. PORTLAND TENDER LIVING CARE, a program of the Center for Grieving Children, is offering […]

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