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Published
April 9, 2012

Births

Bridgton Hospital McKenna Rose Coll, born March 12 to James II and Ainsley (Edwards) Coll, Casco. Grandparents: Ruth-Ann and Howard Edwards Jr., Rockland; James and Paula Coll, Pittsburgh. Great-grandparents: Jane Johnston, Cushing; Howard and Vivian Edwards, Owls Head. Annalee Mae Johnson, born March 17 to Timothy Johnson and Tara Carlton, Bridgton. Grandparents: Harley Carlton and […]
Published
April 9, 2012

Dispatches for 04/09/2012

PORTLAND Bowling for charity Students at Cheverus High School raised $4,300 for the Maine Parkinson’s Society through the annual bowl-a-thon at Yankee Lanes in Portland. Ten teams of four from Cheverus participated in the event. All of the money raised will stay in Maine to help families caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s disease. Bryan […]
Published
April 9, 2012

Events

FALMOUTH Dollhouse event Hannah Russell and Andrea Hawkes will discuss crafting, and collecting and displaying dollhouses and miniatures at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Falmouth Memorial Library, 5 Lunt Road. The displays will include the front section of the Deacon Bailey Dollhouse on loan from the Maine Historical Society as well as other dollhouses and miniatures. […]
Published
April 6, 2012

Businesses doing Good Works

SANFORD Caring Unlimited, York County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center, was recently awarded a $500 donation from the Beacon Charitable Corporation. The donation will be used to support victims of domestic violence, who are working to make a fresh start. For the past 11 years, the Beacon Charitable Corporation has been working to support community […]
Published
April 4, 2012

Businesses doing Good Works

SCARBOROUGH Hannaford Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Morrison Center in Scarborough. The Morrison Center is a private, nonprofit organization that specializes in providing comprehensive services for children and adults with disabilities. The center plans to use the donation to improve emergency preparedness and safety equipment throughout the building. SOUTH PORTLAND United Way […]

Published
April 2, 2012

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 2 to 6 p.m., Rangeley High School, Rangeley Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Maine Community College, Auburn Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., University of Maine, Farmington Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, Wells Friday Noon to 5 […]
Published
April 2, 2012

Dispatches for 04/02/2012

SOUTH PORTLAND Scholarship program The South Portland Housing Authority announced it has created and funded a scholarship program for residents pursuing higher education. The total amount awarded this year will not exceed $2,000. The scholarship program is open to any resident living in a property owned or managed by the South Public Housing Authority. Applications […]
Published
April 2, 2012

Don Perkins: Dugout ready for another winning season

Troy Locke of Windham is living a dream. Literally. He’s combined two of his passions – the Red Sox and ice cream – into a business venture that began its ninth year Sunday. The Ice Cream Dugout is now open for business, just on weekends through April. “When the Red Sox start the season, you […]
Published
April 2, 2012

Events

Updated April 4 to correct location of Martin’s Point Health Care blood pressure screening. BELFAST Music festival tickets on sale Passes for the 2012 Free Range Music Festival, set for April 28, are on sale. Some 30 performers will be featured this year. Performances will be held at several venues around town. Advance passes are […]
Published
April 2, 2012

Military Notes

Crystal L. Latimer has been promoted to the rank of specialist in the Army. She is an ammunition specialist assigned to 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery Regiment at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Latimer is the daughter of Warren Blowers of Portland and is married to Jason Latimer of Lehigh Acres, Fla. She has served in […]

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