HIGH SCHOOLS Westbrook High School, Class of 1947, 1 p.m. Aug. 25, at Brookside Landing (formerly the Inlet) in Standish. Contact Jan Ingraham Cargill at 854-6663 or e-mail [email protected]. Portland High School, Class of 1947, 11:30 a.m. with lunch buffet at 1 p.m. Sept. 7. The cost is $20.20. Seasons Grille, 155 Riverside St., Portland. […]
2012
Events
FREEPORT A thrift shop, estate sale, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. The event will offer furniture and other items for a home or apartment. There will also be lunch and baked-goods for sale. GORHAM A representative of Maine Search and Rescue […]
College notes
Graduations Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.: Lucy Schmid, Cumberland. Elmira (N.Y.) College: Samuel Ferguson, Cumberland, cum laude; Alyson King, Biddeford, cum laude; Katherine Slye, New Gloucester, summa cum laude; Nicholas Viola, Portland. Gettysburg (Pa.) College: Kethryn Demont, Cumberland; Kallen Decato, York; Hannah Swayer, Lovell, magna cum laude. Advanced Degrees Albany (N.Y.) Law School: Adam Staier of […]
Portland’s artistic landscape expands
The new Veterans Memorial Bridge is handsome enough and features nice details as well as some excellent views.
Syrian war casts pall over holiday
Eid al-Fitr caps a bloody month of Ramadan when fighting erupted in the nation’s two largest cities.
Potluck
Monday Fish Chowder supper, salad bar, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. Adults: $12; children under 10: $6. Reservations suggested: 882-7184. Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. BLT on Italian bread, fries, cole slaw, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW […]
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 […]
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 […]
Smith’s homer extends Sea Dogs’ upswing
Marquez Smith smacks a tiebreaking three-run homer as Portland continues its post-All-Star break surge.
Position change has its appeal for Patriots veteran
Rob Ninkovich will get more chances for sacks after moving to defensive end.