Community News

Published
March 4, 2013

In Brief

AUGUSTA New scholarships for adults The Maine Development Foundation and the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management have announced a new scholarship program, the Next Step Scholarship Fund, benefiting adult and nontraditional-age students. Applications for the awards, which range from $1,000 to $2,500, are being accepted for the 15 to 17 […]
Published
March 4, 2013

Events

SCARBOROUGH Kindergarten info session Tuesday The Scarborough School Department will host a kindergarten information night at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Scarborough High School cafeteria for parents who plan to enroll their children in the 2013-14 school year. This presentation is for parents only; parents should not bring their children. Registration paperwork will be available […]
Published
February 25, 2013

Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 7 a.m. to noon, D’Youville, Lewiston Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford 1 to 6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Wells Tuesday 1 to 6 p.m., VFW Hall, Harrison 2 to 7 p.m., North WIndham Union Church, Windham Wednesday 9 a.m. […]
Published
February 25, 2013

Potluck

Tuesday Bruce Roberts Toy Fund, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m., a percentage of sales will benefit the organization. Otto’s Pizza, 574 Congress St., Portland. Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, […]
Published
February 25, 2013

Births

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at https://www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Anna Marie Laird, born Jan. 17 to Josh Laird and Kayla Nowell, Waterford. Grandparents: Deb Gary, Poland; Dan Nowell, Bridgton; Paul and Vicki […]

Published
February 25, 2013

Briefs

SCARBOROUGH Another award for top teen Miss Maine’s Outstanding Teen, Katie Elliott, 18, of Scarborough, was named Maine’s top high school youth volunteer in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Now in its 18th year, the award is conducted by Prudential Financial in […]
Published
February 25, 2013

Events

PORTLAND Foster/adoptive parents A free class series for individuals interested in becoming foster/adoptive parents will begin Saturday in Portland. Preregistration and an application are required in advance of the session. For more details, call Rana O’Connor of Spurwink at 871-1200, email roconnor@spurwink.org or visit www.spurwink.org/fostercare. AARP tax assistance The AARP Foundation is providing free tax […]
Published
February 25, 2013

College notes

Advanced Degrees Emory University, Atlanta: Savannah Johnson, Portland, Doctor of Philosophy. Dean’s list Centre College, Danville, Ky.: Lena Alleva, South Berwick. Clark University, Worcester, Mass.: Angeline Kopka and Hannah Martin, both of Auburn; Alexander McCoy-Reimer, Bath; Jessica Johnson, Bridgton; Mitchell Perry, Jasper Boyd, Luke Carter, Emma Marks, Monika Szamalek, Baxter Worthing, all of Brunswick; Sasha […]
Published
February 25, 2013

UMaine notes

Deans List University of Maine, Orono: Androscoggin County Auburn: Felicia Binette, Shawn Brackett, Taylor Brackett, Adam Chamberland, Joshua Delong, Amanda Dubois, Marie Dufresne-Dixon, Caroline Dunn, Ashten Hackett, Alendra Harris, Mikael Heikkinen, Devan Houlihan, Douglas Kester, Alyssa Levesque, Jaclyn Masters, Eileen McKinney, Kelsey Philbrick, Claire Ross, Emma Roy, Jared Serpico, Derik Vachon. Durham: Mathew Hardison, Daniel […]
Published
February 19, 2013

Juliana L’Heureux: Augusta’s French language program hosts international guests

Elementary school children participating in Augusta’s after-school French Heritage Language Program provided delightful entertainment to two international guests on Feb. 12, with stories and songs. A group of about 15 local children ages 6 thru 10 years old attend biweekly classes with Margot Stiassni-Sieracki, and her teaching team of cultural associates from the University of […]

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