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September 8, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-Americans prepare for canonization of Brother Andre

Franco-Americans know Brother Andre Bessette by his religious name of Frere Andre. Many grew up learning about the humble traditions Frere Andre practiced as a prayerful man and a healer. He was a French-Canadian religious with the Holy Cross order. His pious life laid the foundation for the growth of the magnificent St. Joseph’s Oratory […]
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September 8, 2010

Lakes Region: Expansion means Camp Sunshine is bright

Things are really happening at Camp Sunshine in Casco. This marks the 26th year for this one-of-a-kind lakeside retreat for families with children facing life-threatening illnesses. The spirit of growth and hope is alive, and Camp Sunshine is defying a national trend. Because of the long recession, many nonprofits and charitable organizations are scaling back […]
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September 8, 2010

Births, Sept. 8, 2010

Maine Medical Center Owen William Quinn, born Aug. 6 to Dennis II and Lisa Quinn, Scarborough. Grandparents: Paul Gordon, Newburgh, N.Y.; Sharon Levesque, Limerick; Dennis Quinn and Dawn-Ellen Quinn, Scarborough. Mercy Hospital Colin Nicholas Straetz, born July to Jason and Jenny Straetz, Saco. Grandparents: Lillian Hall, Biddeford; Lionel Bouffard, Saco; Janis Straetz and Nicholas […]
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September 8, 2010

Blood Drives, Sept. 8, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m., American Red Cross Chapter, Topsham 1 to 6 p.m., First Parish Congregational Church, Yarmouth Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Day of Remembrance at Augusta Civic Center Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Lewiston 1 to […]
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September 8, 2010

Briefly, Sept. 8, 2010

WALDOBORO ELIZABETH WELLS is the winner of an Apple iPad recently raffled off by the Waldoboro Public Library Board of Trustees. The limited-ticket raffle raised $3,000 to benefit the Waldoboro Public Library. PORTLAND FRIENDS OF THE EASTERN PROMENADE were awarded funding through the Quimby Family Foundation Grant for completion of the Loring Memorial Trail on […]

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September 8, 2010

Greater Portland Events, Sept. 8, 2010

SCARBOROUGH March of Dimes truck benefit The third annual Touch a Truck to benefit the Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Gateway Shoppes in Scarborough, off Exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike. Admission is $5, with children younger than 2 years old […]
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September 8, 2010

Windham playground memorializes girl who died of brain cancer

Kelli Hutchison, who died of brain cancer at age 10, is remembered at St. Ann's Episcopal Church.
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September 8, 2010

Military Notes, Sept. 8, 2010

Army Pvt. Jake T. McDonough has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. He is the son of Cathrine McDonough of Arundel and Thomas McDonough of Scarborough. He graduated from Kennebunk High School in 2009. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew W. Emerson, son of Debra […]
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September 8, 2010

Potluck, Sept. 8, 2010

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, 5 to 7 p.m., Church of St. Mary the Virgin, 43 Foreside Road, Falmouth. Free. Saturday Roast […]
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September 8, 2010

Regional Events, Sept. 8, 2010

SACO Taylor’s Grove concert Taylor’s Grove music duo, veteran country music performer Mac McHale and old-time gospel singer Carolyn Hutton, will perform a concert of old time music at 6 p.m. Saturday at Sea Coast Chapel on Route 112. For details, call 967 3755. Re-employment training Women, Work and Community at University College at […]

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