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June 30, 2010

Pianist tells life story in new book

Jacqueline Gourdin, who has played for 70 years, is a taskmaster who is devoted to her students.
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June 30, 2010

Regional Events, June 30, 2010

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Chronic pain support group Jonathan Drummey will talk about pain, trauma and somatic experiencing, a therapy that uses the body’s ability to readjust itself as a way to treat pain and trauma, at the Thursday meeting of the Chronic Pain Support Group of Southern Maine. The group will meet at 6 p.m. […]
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June 30, 2010

Pemaquid program builds more than boats

The Carpenter's Boat Shop is an anchor for people who are in transition.
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June 30, 2010

Greater Portland Events, June 30, 2010

FREEPORT Time change for parade The Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for 4 p.m. this year, rather than 10 a.m., on Sunday. The parade includes floats, marching groups, bands, people in costume, kids and more. Trophies will be awarded for the best entry. The parade is presented by Freeport Community Services. Folklore, ice […]
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June 30, 2010

Lakes Region: Ferry captains provide a Frye Island lifeline

It’s another “high season” for the Frye Island Ferry. June 25 kicked off the 42nd year of a busy summer ferrying residents to and from Maine’s newest town. Located in Sebago Lake, Frye Island seceded from Standish in 1998. For 20 years, Captain Ross Graham has been piloting the two nearly identical 64-foot-long ferries across […]

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June 30, 2010

Military Notes, June 30, 2010

Army Pvt. Jordan M. Bassett has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the son of Peter Bassett and Susan Ruel of Portland and is a 2009 graduate of Deering High School. Army Reserve Pfc. Mark D. Small has been mobilized at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment to […]
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June 30, 2010

Births, June 30, 2010

Maine Medical Center Madeline Jean Mayo, born June 2 to Eric and Lisa Mayo, South Portland. Grandparent: Floyd Lenfest, Carmel. Southern Maine Medical Center Haven Allen Hanson, born June 13 to Steven Hanson and Kayla Gagne, Biddeford. Grandparents: Paul and Brenda Gagne, Waterboro; Terri Hayes, Biddeford. Korrah Marie Seavey, born June 15 to John and […]
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June 30, 2010

Les Franco Americains: Bowdoin’s name goes back to Huguenot Pierre Baudouin

Claire Gobeil Leduc of Brunswick wants to learn as much as she can about Maine’s French because she is proud to be a Franco-American. When discussing herheritage with her father, Amadee Gobeil, he told her about the French name of the benefactor who helped to establish Bowdoin College. Leduc later learned from her sister, a […]
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June 30, 2010

College Notes, June 30, 2010

Graduations Bates College, Lewiston: Matthew Sherburne, Windham. University of Maine at Farmington Alfred: Sonja Lund; Alna: Laura-Kate Averill; Arundel: Kayla Nunan, Ashley Perrone; Bath: William Butler, Darlene Compton, Ashlea Dorrington, Benjamin Helinski, Christina Lessard; Berwick: Kimberly Boucher, Ashley Holshouser, Chelsea Knight; Biddeford: Marissa Boucher, Ashley Rochefort; Boothbay: Jamie Sprague, Allison Wood; Bowdoin: Olivia Schmidt; […]
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June 30, 2010

Potluck, June 30, 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. Haddock chowder, crab meat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. […]

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