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  • Published
    September 1, 2019

    Briefs

    BIDDEFORD/SANFORD Program for human trafficking victims gets grant CourageLIVES, a treatment program for survivors of human trafficking and exploitation, has received a $10,000 grant award from the Penobscot Valley Health Association Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to develop outpatient treatment and community-based outreach services benefiting some of the 200-300 women and girls who are […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2019

    Reunions

    MILITARY REUNIONS The last reunion of USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) shipmates for all ship’s company and Navy and Marine Corps personnel who were on board, Oct. 2-5, Sheraton Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, Virginia. Call: Robert G. McAnally at 757-723-0317; email: yujack46709@gmail.com; or go to: ussiwojimashipmates.cfns.net. Army 2nd Infantry Division, 98th annual national reunion, Sept. 18-22 in […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2019

    Briefs

    SACO Harbour Singers group seeking new members Harbour Singers, a hospice choral group serving southern Maine, is seeking new members for all vocal ranges, with a special need for tenor and bass voices. No auditions are necessary, only a desire to sing and contribute to the Harbour Singers mission. Singing in small groups, chorus members […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2019

    Births

    Mid Coast Hospital Hunter Anthony Gilman, born Aug. 5 to Jennifer Beth (Fortier) and Anthony Mark Gilman of Phippsburg. Grandparents are Doreen Babbidge and Alan Fortier, both of Bath, and Lucrecia Gilman of Phippsburg. Nolan Benjamin Seamans, born Aug. 9 to Brianna Lynn (Brown) and Daniel Robert Seamans of Topsham. Grandparents are Rachel Giguere and […]

  • Published
    August 26, 2019

    Community meals

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  • Published
    August 26, 2019

    Events

    YORK Sign-ups being accepted for Spanish classes Sign-ups are being accepted to participate in a  15-week Introduction to Spanish Language Class to be offered from 5:30 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday from Sept. 10 through Dec. 17 at the York Hospital Conference Room. The class is free and open to anyone who wishes to learn […]

  • Published
    August 19, 2019

    Community meals

    TUESDAY Super Summer Salad Smorgasbord Luncheon, with a variety of classic summer foods and salads including egg, tuna, potato, green, Jello, plus dessert. Noon to 1 p.m. Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St. Free. 655-7749. Community lunch, noon. Free and open to all. 409 Cumberland Ave., Portland. Provided by Wayside Food Programs and hosted […]

  • Published
    August 19, 2019

    Briefs

    ELLSWORTH & PORTLAND Arts fund taking applications for grants The Maine Community Foundation’s Maine Expansion Arts Fund is accepting applications from nonprofits for grants of up to $5,000 that support indigenous, ethnic or rural arts programs or projects, particularly those that serve areas with limited access to arts events. Online applications, guidelines and a list […]

  • Published
    August 19, 2019

    Births

    Mid Coast Hospital Bradley Thomas White, born July 22 to Joshua Seth and Jessica Ann (Perry) White of Biddeford. Grandparents are Thomas Perry and Ana Pestana of Hyannis, Massachusetts, and Bradley and Belle White of Auburn. Great-grandparents are Wilma and Al Barrette of Turner. Caroline Kathleen Estes, born July 25 to Abigail (Weeks) and Saben […]

  • Published
    August 19, 2019

    Blood drive

    1 to 6 p.m. Monday, St. Joseph Church, 178 Elm St., Route 1, Biddeford. This Red Cross blood drive is sponsored by Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Council No. 12941. Drop in or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment or search online for sponsor code: KOCBidd.