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  • Published
    August 27, 2012

    Briefs

    OLD ORCHARD BEACH Rotarians seek sponsors for ‘Walk for Peace’ participants Rotary District 7780 is seeking sponsorships for 300 Rotarians who plan to participate in the “100 Kilometers Walk For Peace” event, slated for Oct. 6-8 beginning at Thornton Academy in Saco and including sections of the Eastern Trail. The Rotary Foundation hopes to raise […]

  • Published
    August 27, 2012

    Births

    Bridgton Hospital Kylie Ann Watkins, born Aug. 10 to Phil and Amy (Hubbard) Watkins, Parsonsfield. Grandparents: Scott and Maryjane Hubbard, Standish; Cheryl Townsend. Bradley Joseph Stiffler, born Aug. 13 to Nathan and Shawna (Hodson) Stiffler, Naples. Grandparents: Karen Hodson, Craig Holt, Naples; Bernice Stiffler, Port Orange Fla.; Bob Stiffler, Casco. Great-grandparents: Alberta Brackett, Lynn Brackett, […]

  • Published
    August 27, 2012

    Rockhounds show off pickin’ styles

    The annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show rolls into Augusta this weekend.

  • Published
    August 27, 2012

    Events

    CAMDEN Closing reception planned for Getty exhibit at library A closing reception for artist Diane Getty’s “Bits and Pieces: Mixed Media Collage and Assemblage” exhibit will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at the Camden Public Library’s Picker Room at 55 Main St. The collection ranges from quilts to three-dimensional artwork. For more details, call […]

  • Published
    August 23, 2012

    Juliana L’Heureux: Remembering Healey Asylum School in Lewiston

    Lewiston’s Healey Asylum was one of several social institutions founded by Les Soeur de la Charite (Sisters of Charity), also known as the “Grey Nuns.” The religious women came to Lewiston by train from Montreal, at the turn of the 20th century, to minister to the health and provide social support, primarily, for the growing […]

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  • Published
    August 20, 2012

    ‘Fight Like a Girl’

    Women motorcyclists – The Holy Walkamoles – will rumble through the streets of Belfast next month to raise money and awareness in the battle against breast cancer.

  • Published
    August 20, 2012

    Births

    Bridgton Hospital Nataila Marie Villacci, born Aug. 3 to Dominic Villacci and Latasha Harrington, Bridgton. Grandparents: Cissie Harrington and Sandy Villacci, both of Bridgton Bradley Joseph Stiffler, born Aug. 13 to Nathan and Shawna (Hodson) Stiffler, Naples. Grandparents: Karen Hodson, Craig Holt, Naples; Bernice Stiffler, Port Orange, Fla.; Bob Stiffler, Casco. Great-grandparents: Alberta Brackett and […]

  • Published
    August 20, 2012

    Military notes

    Maine Army National Guard has announced the July promotion to the rank specified for these soldiers: Pv2. Seth Adams II, Brunswick, 133rd Headquarters Company; Pfc. Devin Allen, Westbrook, 133rd Forward Support Company; Staff Sgt. Sheldon Allen, Strong, 488th Military Police Company; Pv2. Ryan Baxter, West Bath, 251st Engineer Company (Sapper); Pfc. Michael Beaulieu, Durham, Detachment […]

  • Published
    August 20, 2012

    Blood drives

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fox Ridge Golf Club, Auburn Noon to 5:30 p.m., St. Martha’s Church, Kennebunk 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. City Hall, Lewiston 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., YMCA, Rockport Wednesday […]

  • Published
    August 20, 2012

    Briefs

    CAMDEN Film fest volunteers sought The Camden International Film Festival is seeking volunteers for its 2012 Camden International Film Festival and Points North Documentary Forum, running Sept. 27-30. Enthusiastic individuals are welcome to be part of the action, gain experience in film festival planning, connect with filmmakers from around the world, and see a selection […]