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March 24, 2010

Regional Events

SANFORD-BIDDEFORD Food drives at two Shaw’s York County Food Rescue will hold a food drive at Shaw’s in Sanford from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Sunday, and at the same time at the Biddeford Shaw’s April 10 and 11. The rescue supplies donated food at no charge to 47 York County food […]
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March 10, 2010

Arts and acting served a la mode

Old Orchard Beach High School students will display their talents – with dessert – tonight.
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March 10, 2010

Creating comfort with fiber

A First Parish Church knitting group donates its work to cancer patients.
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March 10, 2010

Exhibit to tell ‘Cradle to Grave’ story at Narramissic

A presentation Tuesday at the Bridgton Historical Society will look at what shopping was like.
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March 10, 2010

Column: French and Creole related, but different

Columns about the French language generate interesting feedback. Father Richard Bertrand is a Franco-American Jesuit priest who lives in Portland. He offered expert advice about the Creole and the French languages spoken in Haiti. Bertrand grew up in Biddeford speaking French. He attended Boston College where he earned a master’s degree in French. Later, he […]

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March 10, 2010

Births, March 10, 2010

Maine Medical Center Ellen Elizabeth Clifford, born Feb. 12 to James Clifford and Rachel Williams. Grandparents: William and Marguerite Ryan of Falmouth Bella Anne Pelletier, born Feb. 21 to Kyle Pelletier and Amanda Olmstead, Poland. Grandparents: Angela and Alan Smith, Raymond; Craig Olmstead, Freeport; Stewart and Kim Pelletier, Hebron; Sue Keithan, Lewiston. Great-grandparents: Peter Bushey […]
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March 10, 2010

Greater Portland Events

PORTLAND St. Patrick’s parade Sunday The Irish American Club’s St. Patrick’s Parade will begin at noon Sunday at the Portland Fish Pier on Commercial Street and march to the Maine State Pier. A closing ceremony will take place, featuring music, dance and goodwill comments from the mayor of Portland, the governor and dignitaries. School […]
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March 10, 2010

Column: Wetland features rookery

You’ve probably seen them standing like a silent sentinel in a pond or secluded cove, patiently waiting, motionless, before striking for a hard-earned meal. Or perhaps you’ve seen one gliding through the air like a wild flying fortress, with long legs trailing behind. For those who live in the Lake Region, the great blue heron […]
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March 10, 2010

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5 p.m., Oral and Maxillofacial Associates, South Portland 12:30 to 6 p.m., Saint Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Standish 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]
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March 10, 2010

Briefly Regional

ROCKLAND SPECTRUM GENERATIONS will sponsor a free, four-day leader training course from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 6, 7, 13 and 14 at the Island Institute for its “Living Well for Better Health” chronic disease self management workshop series. The program is led and attended by individuals with chronic health issues, who meet […]

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