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Published
November 5, 2012

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday Noon to 5 p.m., Gibson Recreation Center, Fryeburg 1 to 6 p.m., West Scarborough United Methodist Church, Scarborough Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monmouth Academy, Monmouth 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, Richmond Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]
Published
November 5, 2012

Briefly

PORTLAND Grant helps family shelter Family Crisis Services, a home-like shelter serving Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties, received a $20,000 grant from the Mary Kay Foundation in October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The foundation awarded $20,000 in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters in all 50 states for a total of $3 million. […]
Published
November 5, 2012

Military Notes

A fall resource fair for veterans will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Lewiston High School. More than 40 organizations will be available to assist veterans and family members with health programs, housing, employment and other areas of support. Free lifetime veteran state parks passes will be available for […]
Published
November 5, 2012

EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS

Wells High School hosted its first Breakfast of Champions for 2012-13 on Oct. 26, honoring 25 students and 11 staff members for their efforts to contribute to the learning and social environment at the school. Staffers honored were Sherri Anderson-Wormwood, Ann Bechan, Brenda Dyer, Katelyn Lewia, Jay Moore, Steve Newton, Cheryl Oakes, Kevin O’Shaughnessy, Pam […]
Published
October 29, 2012

Births

Maine Medical Center Connor Bryant Hatch, born Sept. 18 to Scott Hatch and Diana LeLievre, South Portland. Grandparents: Jane Powers and Robert Powers, both of Derry, N.H.; Nancy Hatch and Clifford Hatch, both of Portland. Kayla Grace Wolfe, born Oct. 11 to Kaitlin Wolfe and Johnny Wolfe, Gorham. Grandparents: Kristi and Rob Walker, Gorham; Mark […]

Published
October 29, 2012

Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Center, Portland 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Joseph’s College, Standish Noon to 6 p.m., Franklin Memorial Hospital, Farmington Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Hyde School, Bath Noon to 6 p.m., University of […]
Published
October 29, 2012

Events

PORTLAND Fundraiser to help cancer victims A fundraiser for Lucy’s Love Bus youth cancer benefit, titled “Maine Loves Lucy,” will be held from noon to midnight Saturday at The Loft at 865 Forest Ave., offering live music and children’s activities from noon to 4 p.m., as well as face-painting, balloon animals, juggling and a coloring […]
Published
October 29, 2012

Close to Home: Learning to go local

Wells-Ogunquit district applauds benefits from 'farm to school' program ... and other news from around the region.
Published
October 29, 2012

Military notes

Marine Corps Pvt. Blake V. Toth, son of Donna Toth of Westbrook and Michael Toth of Standish, has graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. Toth is a 2012 graduate of Westbrook High School. Army Pvt. Joseph Stratis has graduated from Company A Battalion 50th Infantry, 198 Infantry Brigade […]
Published
October 29, 2012

Potluck

Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Pork tenderloin meal, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community Meal with baked chicken, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation is $5. […]

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