Army National Guard Spec. Andrew R. Townsend is returning to the United States after a deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, or Afghanistan serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Townsend, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with three years of service, is regularly assigned to the 1166th Combat Heavy Equipment Transport Company, […]
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Portland High School honor roll, Jan. 19, 2011
Portland High School First quarter Grade 9 – High Honors: Silvia Baxter, Allison Briggs, Emily Burton, Emma Chance, Victoria Clayton, Annette Denekas, Ryan Dixon, Eliana Finberg, Paul Foster, Laura Frank, Sarah Gale, Madeline Holton, Brett Howell, Kate Hull, Agnes Jackson, Cassandra Kennie, Clare Kenny, Robert Lajoie-Eames, Jesse Lupica-Nowlin, Jacob Morrow-Spitzer, Jeremy Ravenelle, Monica Reno, Chandler […]
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Events, Jan. 19, 2011
PORTLAND Jewish Museum program “The Thinking Heart – the Life and Loves of Etty Hillesum” will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Maine Jewish Museum, Etz Chaim Synagogue, 267 Congress St. The ensemble performance is about Hillesum, a Dutch woman who opposed Nazism with compassion and love. For details, call 329-9854. NEW GLOUCESTER […]
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College Notes, Jan. 19, 2011
Dean’s List Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, N.H.: Rachel Hatch, Old Orchard Beach; Nathaniel Gowen, Westbrook. Hamilton College, Clinton, N.Y.: Bethany Campbell, Portland. Keene, N.H., State College: Alyssa Allen, Berwick; Laura Beisswanger, Wells; Casey Bernier and Elizabeth Demski,Gorham; Kimberly Borkowski, Rockland; Emilie Brady and Emily Hansen, Kennebunk; Molly Brewer, Wiscasset; Alexandra Claus, South Berwick; Tallie Colcord […]
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Blood Drives, Jan. 19, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., Bardwell Chiropractic, Yarmouth Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford 1 to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Friday 1 to 6 p.m., North Windham Union Church, Windham […]
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Births, Jan. 19, 2011
Bridgton Hospital Tori Jacob Liles, born Jan. 8 to Jackson and Samantha Nicholson Liles, Naples. Grandparents: Eric and Linda Duntley, Scarborough; Jack and Judy Liles, Naples. Great-grandparents: Carol and Wilber Henigan, Windham. Carter Matthew Edwards, born Jan. 9 to T.J. Edwards and Ashley Esty, Otisfield. Grandparents: Melissa Libby and Dave Footman, Otisfield; Wayne and […]
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Scraps – Stuff we’ve heard about this ‘n’ that, Jan. 19, 2011
• The East Ender, a project of Mitch Gerow and Megan Schroeter (both formerly of Evangeline), is now open with a full menu at 47 Middle St., Portland. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 879-7669. • We dug up some fresh details about the new Portland […]
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The Maine Ingredient: Rejoice, ye lovers of shrimp
Not much of the catch of tiny, wild Maine shrimp gets shipped out of state, so these little beauties are still, in many ways, a local delicacy for Mainers – and now is the season. Shrimp in the shell, with heads on, sell for only about $1.50 per pound, while the picked-out raw shrimp are […]
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Natural Foodie: Medical necessity is mother of Freeport mom’s munchies
As a runner who is allergic to milk products and wheat, Amy Landry of Portland is always on the lookout for all-natural energy bars that are dairy- and gluten-free. “The problem is that most energy bars are either too sweet or taste like cardboard,” Landry said. But her view of energy bars changed when she […]
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Appel on Wine: Latest vintage adds to Puydeval’s legend
I recently got in over my head writing publicly about an issue that involves many different people. Of the myriad lessons relearned from that experience, perhaps these are the most lasting: Write only from direct personal experience, respect your readers and choose contexts appropriately. I try to write this column as a lover of wine […]