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Published
January 16, 2012

Military Notes

The following area Maine Army National Guard soldiers were promoted in December to their new rank, specified below: Pvt. 2 Patrick Brennan, South Portland, 185th Engineer Support Company; Pvt. 2 Robert Chauvette II, Westbrook, 133rd Forward Support Company; Staff Sgt. John Derosie, Springvale, 262nd Engineer Company; Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Gregor, East Baldwin, 133rd Forward Support […]
Published
January 16, 2012

Potluck

Tuesday Kismet Rock Foundation, 5 to 8 p.m., portion of sales will benefit the organization. Flatbread Pizza, 72 Commercial St., Portland. Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Looney Bin, Main Street, Rangeley. Thursday Community Meal with smothered beef, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Free supper, 5:30 to 6:30 […]
Published
January 16, 2012

Births

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. At Home Everest Alexander Linen, born Jan. 1 to Cameron and Erica Linen, Falmouth. Out of Town Eva Lee Salazar, born Oct. 31 at Lower […]
Published
January 16, 2012

College Notes

Dean’s List Cazenovia, N.Y., College: Melanie Peabody, Portland. Clearwater, Fla., Christian College: Robert Riggs, Topsham. Furman University, Greenville, S.C.: Matthew Tyson, Yarmouth. Messiah College, Grantham, Pa.: Mollie Gunnoe, Portland. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J.: Noah Whittenburg, Portland. University of New Haven, West Haven, Conn.: Nicole Faherty, Lisbon; Kenneth Hall, Bath; Amy Linscott, Gorham; Arica Foster, […]
Published
January 15, 2012

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Tuesday 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Mechanic Falls 1 to 6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, North Yarmouth Thursday 1 […]

Published
January 15, 2012

Dispatches

BRIDGTON Volunteers needed The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with its Mushers Bowl Winter Carnival this weekend. Organizers are looking for volunteers at Five Fields Farm and at Highland Lake Beach. Volunteers would assist in sales of carnival buttons, provide directions and coordinate the sled dog rides. […]
Published
January 15, 2012

Don Perkins: Cupo’s weather lesson fascinating

Veteran TV meteorologist Joe Cupo looked a little surprised last week when he entered the crowded room at OceanView in Falmouth. “They told me there were only going to be 25-30 people,” he said, walking up to the podium. Instead, it was standing room only; well over 100 people had amassed to hear the local […]
Published
January 13, 2012

Juliana L’Heureux: Family reunion names announced for 2014 World Acadian Congress

Organizers of the International 2014 World Acadian Congress announced the first list of family reunion names last week. The reunions are a big part of the August 2014 Congress, held over two and a half weeks in northern Maine and northwestern Canada. More than 50,000 visitors from as many as 40 countries are expected to […]
Published
January 9, 2012

Don Perkins: Reconnecting to thru-hike A.T.

It seems like Facebook is responsible for all kinds of interesting stories these days. Among other things, it’s proved to be the 21st century go-to place for reunions. So when a Gorham woman sought a partner for an Appalachian Trail hike, she got an enthusiastic reply from a friend she hasn’t seen in decades. “When […]
Published
January 9, 2012

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with shepherds pie, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Haddock chowder, 11:30 […]

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