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April 28, 2010

Births

Maine Medical Center Dylan Riley Sawyer, born Nov. 9 to Michael and Kimberly Sawyer, Scarborough. Grandparents: Robert and Gail Duffey, Scarborough; Steven and Lorrainne Sawyer, Standish. Great-grandparents: Louise McFarland, Portage, Mich.; Joseph and Miriam Jarvis, Delanson, N.Y.; Louis Sawyer, Buxton. Grady Richard Beckwith, born Feb. 27 to Christopher and Alicia Beckwith, Westbrook. Grandparents: Linda and […]
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April 28, 2010

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, Standish Noon to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Wells Thursday 1-6 p.m., American Legion, Rockland Friday 12-5 p.m., Bus at Naples Library, Naples Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Bus at Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber, Bridgton […]
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April 28, 2010

Briefly

BATH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY / 7 Rivers Maine is offering a low-interest loan program to fund home improvements for qualified, low-income homeowners from Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties and the towns of Brunswick and Harpswell. Financing will be provided for home improvements including for safety, health and energy efficiency. Loans of up to $5,000 that will […]
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April 28, 2010

Greater Portland Events

PORTLAND Poetry at the Planetarium The Southworth Planetarium is offering three celestial poetry evenings starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. “Beltane Fires” is a poetic celebration of the sky, universe, love, nature,and the new season of warmth and growth. Jane Raeburn, author of the “Celtic Wicca,” will be the emcee of this event. Readers include Annie […]
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April 28, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Maine travelers find beauty in France

Bryce Roberts and his wife, Merry, of Cape Elizabeth were passengers on one of the last flights to leave Charles DeGaulle airport in Paris before volcanic ash in the flight stream stopped all traffic. Their April 15 flight was delayed on the tarmac because the pilot announced they were “dealing with some issues,” said Bryce. […]

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April 28, 2010

Military Notes

Navy Seamen Eric J. Green and Ty C. Connors recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Green is the son of Mary and Thomas Green of Topsham, and is a 2008 graduate of Mount Ararat High School. Topsham. Connors completed training with honors. He is the son of Janet and […]
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April 28, 2010

Sanford students make movie by and for teens

The project examines pressures teenagers face in Maine high schools.
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April 28, 2010

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with meat loaf, 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. Mama Mia’s […]
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April 28, 2010

Regional Events

SANFORD Dance to benefit library Sanford Junior High will sponsor a Vacation Celebration Dance For A Cause 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Nasson Community Center Gymnasium. DJ Rochana Walsh will provide the music. Admission is $5. All proceeds will benefit the Springvale Public Library. SACO Thornton Academy auction Thornton Academy’s Thornton Fund Auction will be […]
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April 28, 2010

Don Perkins: Survey looks to improve Moose Pond

The Moose Pond Association is looking for a few good volunteers to help combat a degrading water quality situation. If you’re a resident of the area, you likely received a postcard recently regarding the upcoming erosion survey. More than 1,400 were mailed. Picturesque Moose Pond lies at the foot of Pleasant Mountain and includes the […]

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