Blood drives

Published
July 1, 2012

Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 7 p.m., Portland Donor Center, Portland. The Center will be closed on July 4. The regular schedule is below. Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Naples Library, Naples Noon to 6 p.m., Community Center, Freeport Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., […]
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July 1, 2012

Potluck

Tuesday Spaghetti supper, 5 to 7 p.m., annual event followed by band concert and fireworks. Stevens Brook Elementary School, downtown Bridgton. Adults: $8; children 3 to 10: $4; under 3: free. Wednesday Blueberry pancakes, sausage, 7 to 10 a.m., annual breakfast, St. Jude Church, Main and School streets, Freeport. Large order: $6; small order: $5. […]
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July 1, 2012

Events

CASCO The Raymond-Casco Historical Society is accepting sign-ups for a “Primitive Rug Hooking for Beginners” workshop, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 15 with Janet Conner at the Raymond-Casco Historical Building on Route 302. Advance reservations of $30 are required and include the cost of a rug hooking kit. Checks or money orders […]
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July 1, 2012

Briefs

AUGUSTA Camden teacher honored Camden Hills Regional High School biology teacher Kenneth Vencile of Waldoboro has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Vencile, who teaches honors and advanced placement biology, recently was presented a Legislative Sentiment by state Sen. Chris Johnson, D-Lincoln County, recognizing the achievement. Vencile will soon travel […]
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July 1, 2012

Thunder take out Dogs in 11 innings

Portland falls to Trenton, 6-3, at Hadlock.

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July 1, 2012

Gorham robbery suspect is apprehended

The man walked into Community Pharmacy and demanded that employees hand over their entire supply of oxycodone, police say.
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July 1, 2012

Lightning strike hits couple at Acadia

A man and woman required hospitalization after they were struck by lightning Friday while sleeping in a tent at the park.
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July 1, 2012

Maine State Police to get new cruisers

The Ford Interceptors will replace the Crown Vics, which State Troopers have been using since 1996.
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July 1, 2012

Maine teen shot in ‘road rage’ incident

A Limington girl is shot in the arm while traveling with her family on I-495 in Massachusetts.
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July 1, 2012

No one-size-fits-all approach to wooing Hispanics

The reasons that Hispanics give for choosing between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are just as diverse as the countries they or their ancestors once called home — despite many who try to lump Hispanics into one homogeneous voting bloc.

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