ROCKLAND Aha! moments at PechaKucha Night What has roller skates, artists, a farmer, a sailor, a furniture maker and a graffiti-inspired nutrition educator? The PechaKucha Night of Midcoast Maine, set for 7 p.m. Friday at the auditorium at 24 Lincoln St. An evening of lightning-fast presentations, visual storytelling and aha! moments is planned. Doors will […]
2015
Briefs
SOUTH PORTLAND/CAPE ELIZABETH Rotary club donates $800 to promote youth literacy The Rotary Club of South Portland/Cape Elizabeth has donated $800 to youth literacy programs at two local public libraries, a practice of the club since 2007. Thomas Memorial Library and South Portland Public Library each will receive $400 to enhance literacy programs through the […]
Births
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. Mid Coast Hospital Briar Adeline Hendrick, born March 27 to Shane Wilson and Elizabeth (Hart) Hendrick, Camden. Grandparents: Steven and Barbara Hart, Rockport; Debra Ames, Rockland. Patrick […]
Potluck
Wednesday Ham, sweet potatoes, salad, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community lunch with book swap. Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Call 627-4374 for a ride. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Offered in collaboration with Wayside Food Programs. Roast chicken, stuffing, rolls, dessert, […]
Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonewall Kitchen, 2 Stonewall Lane, York 1 to 6 p.m., St. Ignatius, 25 Riverside Ave., Sanford 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 Main St., Saco Tuesday Noon to 5 p.m., Seacoast Career School, 1 Eagle […]
College Notes
Awards and Honors Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania: Conor Griffin of Yarmouth was among 50 Susquehanna University students named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
School Notes
The Woman’s Literary Union awarded several prizes at its annual Creative Writing Contest luncheon March 20. The contest is open to area high school juniors. First prize ($500) was awarded to Madeline Curtis, Falmouth High School; second prize ($300), Teah Buble, Falmouth High School; third prize ($200), Sofia deOlivera, Deering High School. Five honorable mention […]
Military Notes
Air Force Airman Connor J. Cronin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Cronin is the son of Christopher Cronin of Naples and is a 2014 graduate of Lake Region High School, Naples. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Gabriel M. Macvane graduated from basic military training at Joint Base […]
Beauty is in the eye of preservationists
A block-like concrete building set for partial demolition is seen differently by locals and preservationists.
Maine municipalities craft budgets amid uncertainty over state funding
Tax rate increases are running in the 3 percent to 6 percent range, and higher in a few towns and cities facing special circumstances.