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. Central Maine Medical Center Kade Lowell Obptande, born Aug. 1 to Jenny Lowell and Joshua Obptande, Lisbon Falls. Grandparents: John Lowell and Eileen Lowell, both of […]

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS Deering High School, Class of 1947, starting at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 4, annual social hour and luncheon at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant, Portland. For information or reservations, call Dorrine McMahon Steele at 761-6643 or JoAnne Vaughan Hall at 885-8666. Portland High School, Class of 1950, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10, with […]

WEDNESDAY Ladies/Community breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Country Club, Mingo Loop, Rangeley. 864-5844. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. FRIDAY Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free […]

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. Those who donate through Sept. 9 could win one of five $1,000 American Express gift cards or other prizes that are being offered. Tuesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., SCU Walgreens, Main Street, Sanford Wednesday Noon to 6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot […]