Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Kayleigh Ballantyne, Gorham; Brendan Barstow, Wells, cum laude; Edward Broadhead, Cumberland Foreside, cum laude; Benjamin DiBiase, Portland; Tyler Ruby, Buxton; Kayla Scarponi, Brunswick, cum laude; Nico Seiler, Portland; Maria Shea, Biddeford, cum laude; Jill St. Laurent, Lewiston, magna cum laude; Bao Thai, Gorham. Champlain College, Burlington, Vt.: Grace Franson, Cape […]

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. MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Colin Edward Bailey, born April 15 to Shawn Bailey and Angela Worthley, Westbrook. Grandparents: David Worthley and Patricia Worthley, both of Windham; Janet […]

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. Monday Noon to 5 p.m., Fire Department, 137 Western Ave., South Paris Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, 893 Main St., Sanford During May, donors will receive a day pass to a Maine state park. During the 2014 regular season, all donors […]

Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Barbecue ribs, potato salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Thursday Community meal, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., […]