Mercy Hospital Lillian Jane Daye, born June 2 to Justin Day and Taylor Harmon, Gorham. Grandparents: Timothy and Patricia Harmon, Limerick; Tammy Dobson, Portland; Stoy Daye Sr., Alfred. Great-grandparents: Jane Chase, Portland; Diane Dobson, South Portland. Great-great-grandparents: Anna Harmon, Limington; Mary Daye, Alfred. Mid Coast Hospital Elissia Danene Swan, born June 1 to […]
2011
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Regional Events, June 22, 2011
ALFRED Drumming circle, baskets The Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, will offer two workshops this week. A women’s drumming circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring drums and percussion instruments. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a decorative basket workshop with Martha Chessie will be […]
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Jon Huntsman announces presidential bid
The former Utah governor is casting himself as the atypical politician, saying he’ll take the ‘high road.’
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FDA hopes new labels will cut use of cigarettes
RICHMOND, Va. — Rotting teeth and gums. Diseased lungs. A sewn-up corpse of a smoker. Smoke coming out of the tracheotomy hole in a man’s neck. Cigarette packs in the U.S. will have to carry these macabre images in nine new warning labels that are part of a Food and Drug Administration campaign to use […]
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Optimism on Greece buoys markets
The fourth positive day in a row is led by companies whose profits are tied to global economic growth.
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Lakes Region: Harrison celebrates homestead’s 200th
If you’re a lover of old homes (and barbecues), you’ll want to visit a nicely preserved early 19th-century farmstead on Haskell Hill Road in Harrison. Believed to be the oldest homestead in town and still on its original 100-acre lot, the property marks its 200th year this year. To celebrate, the Harrison Historical Society invites […]
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Contract extension rejected; union blasts LePage administration
A state workers group says it was willing to go without raises; negotiators seek more concessions.
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Berried alive! Strawberry recipes
Embrace the harvest with two recipes from strawberry farmers and a simple cocktail.
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Berried alive! Go forth and be festive
GET A FIRST TASTE of this year’s harvest at one of the many strawberry festivals taking place around Maine this weekend: CAPE ELIZABETH WHAT: Third Annual Cape Farm Alliance Strawberry Festival WHEN: Kicks off 6 to 9 p.m. Friday with a lobster bake and pig roast (plus strawberry sweets, of course) at Shady Oak Farm. […]
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Potluck, June 22, 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., benefits York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults, […]