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    October 15, 2012

    Blood Drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Hebron Academy, Hebron 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Tire, Rockland 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, Gray 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lake Region High School, […]

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    October 15, 2012

    Dad’s homecoming brightens birthday

    Heath McHugh hadn't seen his active-duty dad for a year, until a surprise appearance at school.

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    October 15, 2012

    Potluck

    Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Farm House Inn and Restaurant, Route 4, Rangeley. Community lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and recipe swap. Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free, with donations accepted. Call 627-4374 if a ride is needed. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. […]

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    October 15, 2012

    Briefs

    CAPE ELIZABETH Fisher awarded Eagle status Matthew Fisher, 16, a junior at Cape Elizabeth High School, recently was awarded Eagle Scout Court of Honor status in the Boy Scouts, a rank achieved by less than 4 percent of all scouts. In order to attain Eagle distinction, a scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit […]

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    October 15, 2012

    Events

    FALMOUTH Lovell oral historian Dr. Jo Radner will speak Tuesday at the Falmouth Historical Society’s annual meeting at the Community Room at OceanView. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and Dr. Radner’s talk on the Brownfield fires of 1947. Members and friends of the society are invited to attend and […]

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    October 15, 2012

    Births

    Southern Maine Medical Center Jack Wright Duggan, born Sept. 18 to John Duggan Jr. and Samantha Coreau, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Gary and Melissa Coreau, Old Orchard Beach; John Duggan Sr., Caanan; Cindy Dupuis, Sanford. Paisley Elizabeth Guay, born Sept. 20 to Jason and Twila (Adams) Guay, Biddeford. Grandparents: Sharon Easley, North Berwick; Steven and […]

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    October 15, 2012

    Military Notes

    Army Reserve Pvt. Michael D. Sprague has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Sprague is the son of Patti and Arthur Conrad, Scarborough, and is a 2011 graduate of Scarborough High School. Army National Guard Pfc. Robert G. Chauvette has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He […]

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    October 8, 2012

    College Notes

    Advanced Degrees Elizabethtown (Pa.) College: Molly Northway, Cumberland, master of science in occupational therapy. Union Institute and University, Cincinnati: Heather Westleigh, Bridgton, master of arts; Beata Wiktor, Windham, doctor of psychology; Lisa Crothers, Wells, master of arts. University of New Haven, West Haven, Conn.: Brian Carlton, Arrowsic, master’s degree in fire science.  Dean’s List Dickinson […]

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    October 8, 2012

    School Notes

    Private Schools Brooks School, Andover, Mass.: Savannah Stockly, Cumberland, and James Timpson, Scarborough, were named to the honor roll. Pomfret (Conn.) School: Jon Pate, Saco, was named to the honor roll.  College Board’s Advanced Placement Program examination awards Cheverus High School: AP Scholar Awards: Bryan Cross, Scarborough; Elizabeth Gwilym, Freeport; Galen Hand, Portland; Abby Harrison, […]

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    October 8, 2012

    Briefs

    YARMOUTH Estabrook completes wilderness course Haley Estabrook, 17, of Yarmouth recently completed a 21-day wilderness-based leadership course with North Carolina Outward Bound School in Asheville, N.C. Estabrook, a Yarmouth High School student, and her crewmates participated in a variety of challenging daily activities, including backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater canoeing, learning to use a map and […]