Briefly Regional, June 1, 2011

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June 1, 2011

Briefly Regional, June 1, 2011

ROCKPORT THE CAMDEN HILLS REGIONAL High School’s Women’s Choir and Chamber Singers groups each won first-place trophies May 14 at regional choral competitions of the Heritage Music Festival at Topsfield, Mass. Together, the two choirs earned the highest point total and took home the festival’s Choral Sweepstakes Award, which includes an invitation to Chamber Singers […]
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June 1, 2011

Births, June 1, 2011

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. Southern Maine Medical Center Bentley Ronald Kaloyares-Briand, born May 15 to Jeremiah Briand and Jamie Kaloyares, Saco. Grandparents: Stephen Kaloyares, Saco; Denise Kaloyares, Biddeford. Jordan Matthew […]
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June 1, 2011

Rescue leads to carbon-monoxide crusade

Newfield Rescue workers save the lives of two women who had been poisoned by the gas.
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June 1, 2011

Regional Events, June 1, 2011

SACO New hours at museum The Saco Museum, 371 Main St., has announced new summer hours. It will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Fridays (with free admission after 4 p.m.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays from June through […]
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June 1, 2011

Potluck, June 1, 2011

Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Mama Mia’s Pasta, Pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults: $10; […]

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June 1, 2011

Briefly Greater Portland, June 1, 2011

PORTLAND REICHE COMMUNITY SCHOOL in Portland received a $5,000 grant to develop a garden at the school. The garden was built last month by the school staff, students and parents. It was designed to complement an outdoor classroom that was constructed last year. Lessons in health, nutrition, math, science, art and sustainable practices will be […]
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June 1, 2011

Briefcase

Nokia stock dips 18 percent as company cuts forecasts Nokia shares slumped to the lowest price in 13 years in Helsinki trading Tuesday after the company cut its forecasts for its devices and services on lower prices and competition from Google and Apple. Second-quarter sales at the devices and services division will be “substantially” less […]
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June 1, 2011

Fuel dumped, F-16s scrambled for in-flight fight

Police meet the returning 767, charging no one, and the flight finally departs the following morning.
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June 1, 2011

A year’s wait is over as Lily Jordan returns to the National Spelling Bee

WASHINGTON — When Lily Jordan gets up on stage today in the National Spelling Bee, the Maine State Spelling Bee champion expects to be excited, and maybe a bit nervous. But it won’t be a new experience for the eighth-grader from Cape Elizabeth Middle School, who celebrated her 14th birthday here Sunday. This is Jordan’s […]
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June 1, 2011

Winslow grad faces murder charge

A former Vassalboro man and Winslow High School graduate was arrested Monday in Nashua, N.H., and charged with murdering a man there.

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