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    December 15, 2010

    Pet Pourri for Dec. 15

    Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dog is available from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, now in Freeport. Visit www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. You can also see the group at the Kennel Shop on Payne Road, Scarborough, in the Cabela’s plaza near exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Carrie […]

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    December 15, 2010

    Blood Drives, Dec. 15-22

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 6 p.m., Middle School, Bath Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clarion Hotel, Portland 1 to 6 p.m., VFW, Old Orchard Beach 2 to 7 p.m., Saint James Hall, Biddeford Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic, Westbrook Saturday 8 […]

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    December 15, 2010

    Honor Rolls

    Scarborough High School Quarter 1 Seniors — High Honors: Alexander Colville, Jenna Conley, Christopher DeFilipp, Mackenzie Libbey, Kevin Philbrick, Andrew Talbot, Brian Undlin, Hannah Yerxa; Honors: Lauren Aceto, Benjamin Acker, Jack Adams, Seth Albert, Victoria Armishaw, Hannah Babineau, Zachary Bean, Courtnee Benner, Carolyn Bennett, Kimberly Bernard, Brian Berube, David Bibeau, Christina Bilodeau, Mitchell Bonney, MacKenzie […]

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    December 15, 2010

    Lakes Region: Land Trust also connects with kids

    Loon Echo Land Trust has money to give away. Grant money, that is. Since 1987 it has been protecting territory in the northern end of the Lakes Region. They’re also connecting with school kids, ensuring the next generation has an appreciation for the woods and waters. Last year, grants paid for soil studies in South […]

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    December 15, 2010

    Births for Dec. 15

    Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For details, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Tayvion Howard Donnelly, born Aug. 27 to Taylor Donnelly and Linda Dy, Westbrook. Grandparents: Khan Dy and Koeun Bak, both of Portland; Tracy […]

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  • Published
    December 9, 2010

    Mystery novel with Maine and Franco connections

    A Maine murder mystery by retired attorney Robert Fuller of Winthrop includes Franco-Americans among the novel’s main characters. “Unnatural Deaths” is Fuller’s first novel.  His 35 years as a Maine lawyer is evident in the book’s mystery plot, spotlighting how diligent crime solving skillfully tracks down killers wherever they are in the world.  Fuller begins […]

  • Published
    December 8, 2010

    Events, Dec 8, 2010

    WESTBROOK Open house at library The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library will hold their annual holiday open house from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the library. The Chopin Club will perform. For more information, call 854-0630. DURHAM Christmas toy drive American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness is holding a Christmas toy drive from […]

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    December 8, 2010

    Potluck, Dec. 8, 2010

    THURSDAY Community Meal with chicken and gravy, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. 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. Community Dinner, […]

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    December 8, 2010

    Births, Dec. 8, 2010

      CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Lorelai Payton Cesario, born Sept. 30 to James and Amanda Cesario, Lisbon Falls. Liza Constance Powers, born Oct. 15 to Scott Powers and Stephanie Burke, Raymond. Grandparents: Roger and Constance Burke, Lewiston; Grant and Sandra Powers, Rome. MID COAST HOSPITAL Brayden Allen Keith Smith, born Nov. 21 to Matthew Smith […]

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    December 8, 2010

    Blood Drives, Dec. 8, 2010

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: TODAY Noon to 6 p.m., American Legion, Rumford 1 to 6 p.m., Saint Hyacinth’s Church, Westbrook THURSDAY 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Gorham SATURDAY 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Ararat High School, Topsham MONDAY 1 to 6 p.m., […]