Briefly, Sept. 1, 2010

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September 1, 2010

Briefly, Sept. 1, 2010

PORTLAND VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to train as advocates for Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine’s 24-hour Crisis & Support Line. A free training session runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 20 with sessions from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, with two 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sessions on Saturdays. Volunteers assist callers in […]
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September 1, 2010

Kitchens to die for: Where Maine is trending

WE ASKED LOCAL kitchen designers about the trends they are seeing in Maine homes today. Here’s what they said: • White is huge. “Right now by far the most popular kitchens are painted white kitchens,” said Gilbert Miller, owner of Maine Custom Kitchens in Wilton. “Usually the inset door-style kitchens are what people are going […]
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September 1, 2010

Lakes Region: Maine war hero surprised by rededication

Herbert “Junior” Joy had no idea Saturday when he pulled into the family compound in Casco that he was the guest of honor. Scores of family members were waiting and American flags hung from the building. Joy was under the impression he was simply attending his cousin’s birthday party. “Oh, everybody’s here,” Joy said, somewhat […]
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September 1, 2010

Reunions, Sept. 1, 2010

Portland High School, Class of 1947, social hour 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., lunch at 1 p.m. Sept. 10, at Seasons Grille (formerly Verrillo’s), 155 Riverside St., Portland. Call Irma Simmons Baker at 797-6892 and leave a message. Westbrook High School, Class of 1960, Sept. 10 and 11 at Holiday Inn West. Friday barbecue starting […]
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September 1, 2010

Regional Events, Sept. 1, 2010

KENNEBUNK Hearwood art show, sale Heartwood College of Art will host the art exhibition “Paint the ‘Bunk” from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Brick Store Museum, 117 Main St. About 200 pieces of local art will be sold for $200 each. For details, call 985-0985. […]

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September 1, 2010

Potluck, Sept. 1, 2010

Thursday Twilight Dinner, 6 p.m., three-course meal sponsored by Cultivating Community at Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. The price is $25. For information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.cultivatingcommunity.org/eat-our-produce/twilight-dinners-events.html Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: […]
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September 1, 2010

Honor Roll, Kennebunk High School, Sept. 1, 2010

Kennebunk High School Fourth Quarter Freshmen – High Honors: Joshua Behrens, Calvin Beneck, Braeden Benedix, Emily Boyd, John Burns, Christopher Campbell, David Cavagnaro, Katherine Cotton, Elizabeth Craig, Connor Curran, Emily Ericson, Hayley Frank, Sophie Gaulkin, Colby Harrison, Katelyn Hirst, Olivia Hussey, Matthew Inglis, Sabrina Kayser, Kimberlee Keithley, Sierra Kuun, Seneca Landry, Molly Lapointe, Tori Leonard, […]
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September 1, 2010

Consumers wary of spending

July to August showed an uptick, but confidence numbers are still low – the same as a year ago.
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September 1, 2010

College Notes, University of Southern Maine, Sept. 1, 2010

Dean’s List University of Southern Maine Full-time students Durham: Amanda Craig, Abigail Herling, Avery Horton, Kaylee Leino, Michael Nieman, Amanda Roy; Bridgton: Gregory Bates, Miles Gervais, Melissa Rivet, Carolynne Skarbinski; Brunswick: Catherine Baines, Ruth Brasier, Andrew Campbell, Erica Christopher, Stephanie Clark, Calvin Damon, Alexanna Haible, Christopher Jones, Cody Mason, Eliot Pitney, Eric Rollins, Courtney Theberge; […]
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September 1, 2010

Thanks to Rotarians, Saco clothing charity to get a new home

Rotarians are spearheading a project to construct a building for Open Hands – Open Heart.

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