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  • Published
    December 24, 2012

    Military notes

    Army Sgt. Joshua B. McLaughlin has returned to the United States after being deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. McLaughlin is an infantryman and team leader assigned to the Fourth Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He is the son of Janet Annis of Otisfield and David […]

  • Published
    December 24, 2012

    School notes

    National Honor Society Bonny Eagle High School, Buxton: eight seniors, 20 juniors, and four sophomores were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. New members and their town of residence are: Buxton: Spencer Hugo-Vidal, Seamus Meyer, Tyler Nelson, Garrett Swett, Emily Boyd, Leah Carter, Erin Judge, Cassidy Merrill, Abby Ward, Audrey Weyand, Kirsten Thomas. Hollis: […]

  • Published
    December 17, 2012

    Births

    Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Jonathan Davis Dupuis, born Nov. 17 to Eric and Jennifer (Kole) Dupuis, Raymond. Grandparents: Diane and Tom Styer, Madison Township, Pa.; Tom and Oxana […]

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    December 17, 2012

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Post 112, Oxford 1 to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Rockland 1 to 6 p.m., Good Shepard Parish, Biddeford Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Mason United 8, Brunswick Saturday […]

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    December 17, 2012

    Events

    PORTLAND ‘Christmas star’ talk University of Southern Maine Southworth Planetarium’s director, Dr. Jerry LaSala, will give the talk titled “An Astronomer Looks at the Christmas Star,” at 7 p.m. Thursday at 70 Falmouth St. Admission is by donation at the door. For more details, call 780-4249 or e-mail egleason@usm.maine.edu. FALMOUTH Prepare for winter outings The […]

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  • Published
    December 17, 2012

    In Brief

    FALMOUTH Therapist wins award Ryan Francis, certified recreational therapist at Sedgewood Commons, was honored recently with the 2012 Maine Health Care Association Award for his innovative programming benefiting Alzheimer’s residents at Sedgewick Common. Francis’ “Rhythm Delight” program uses music to help people with Alzheimer’s-type dementia to maintain cognitive functioning through short-term memory recall, address physical […]

  • Published
    December 17, 2012

    Potluck

    Tuesday Friends of Eastern Promenade, 5 to 9 p.m., portion of pizza sales benefits the organization, Flatbread Company, 72 Commercial St., Portland. Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Gingerbread House, Main Street, Oquossoc. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Beef stroganoff, dessert, 5 to 6:30 […]

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    December 17, 2012

    Volunteer, 81, honored by his adaptive family

    Tom Morgan leaves Pine Tree Society, for which he created hundreds of wood items to help disabled kids.

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    December 17, 2012

    Military Notes

    Maine Army National Guard has announced the November promotion to the rank specified for these area soldiers:  • Maine Air National Guard Senior Airman Angela Courchesney, Livermore Falls, 132nd Air Refueling Squadron; Master Sgt. Gerald Doyon, Westbrook, 265th Combat Communications Squadron; Technical Sgt. Joseph Durepos, North Waterboro, 265th Combat Communications Squadron; Technical Sgt. Brian Goulet, […]

  • Published
    December 10, 2012

    Maine birders ready for Christmas count

    Some people like to do it within the warm confines of their home, a camera at the ready. Others prefer to do it outdoors, in a remote location, using binoculars. It’s the end result that matters for birding enthusiasts who plan to participate in the 113th Annual Christmas Bird Count that begins Friday and goes […]