Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Chicken alfredo, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal with chicken and stuffing, noon, […]
2013
Posted inNation & World
Syrian regime counterattacks rebels, makes gains
BEIRUT – After weeks of rebel gains in the south, the Syrian regime launched a counteroffensive Sunday with widespread airstrikes and an operation that reclaimed a northern village on a strategically important route. At least 20 people were killed in heavy airstrikes that targeted rebels trying to topple the regime in at least seven cities […]
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Honor Roll: Yarmouth High School
Yarmouth High School second quarter honor roll Grade 12 High Honors: Carolyn Adams, Samuel Beaulieu, Sarah Becker, Izik Dery, Sophia Emmons, Claire Fouchereaux, McKenzie, Gray, Nicole Hoehle, Chester Jacobs, Julia Kameisha, Daniel Keliher, John O’Gorman, Nina Prescott, Gina Robertson, Carlene Shaw, Jacob Smith, Michael Smith, Emma Steinbach, Elizabeth Thompson, Abby Vogel, Amy Wasielewski; Honors: Anna […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No reason to rush action on concealed carry permits
Lawmakers are not responding to a real emergency and shouldn’t be hasty.
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Hackers attack, disrupt variety of Israeli websites
JERUSALEM – A widespread hacker attack targeting Israeli websites disrupted government, academic and private sites Sunday. Officials said strategic infrastructure appeared to have largely repelled the attacks. Hundreds of websites have been attacked, and more than a dozen government sites have been temporarily disabled since the attack began. The attack — tagged .OpIsrael by hackers […]
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Kerry works to fix Turkey-Israel ties
The Turks are not in a rush to restore diplomatic ties with Israel, which attacked a Turkish ship in 2010.
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Briefs
AUGUSTA Alliance seeks nominations The Maine Children’s Alliance is accepting nominations for its 19th Annual Giraffe Awards. Established in 1995, the award celebrates people who “stick their necks out for kids,” to improve the well-being of Maine children and families. The awards recognize winners in varied categories that include outstanding individual, youth, business and organization […]
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Military Notes
Air Force Airman Lawrence W. Crosby graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Crosby is the son of Lawrence Crosby of Harrisburg, Ill., and Jeannette Martin of Bridgton. He is a 2012 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Army Pvt. Jermine E. German graduated from basic infantry training at Fort […]
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Give Blood
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eagles Lodge, Rumford Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., St. Margaret’s Church, Old Orchard […]
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Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at https://www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Max Timothy Fickett, born Feb. 26 to Darren and Rachel Fickett, Naples. Grandparents: Avis Boyer and Robert Boyer, both of Naples; Sherri […]