Community News

Published
November 21, 2011

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. Mid Coast Hospital Syndal Emma-Jeanne Briere, born Nov. 7 to Darrell Jr. and Alyssa (Lavallee) Briere, Lisbon Falls. Grandparents: Carol Alexander; Charlene Briere. Hunter Allen […]
Published
November 21, 2011

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., American Red Cross Chapter, Topsham 1 to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco 2 to 7 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Windham Tuesday Noon to 5 p.m., Young School, Saco Wednesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community […]
Published
November 21, 2011

Briefs

YARMOUTH Class donates to food pantry North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 1961 recently donated $775 to the Yarmouth First Parish Food Pantry. CASCO Pumpkin fest success Camp Sunshine’s annual Pumpkin Festival raised more than $50,000 for its mission to help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The festival, held on Oct. 29 at L.L.Bean […]
Published
November 21, 2011

Events

SCARBOROUGH Toys for Tots drive The Governor William King Lodge is holding a Toys for Tots drive next week and is raising money for the Scarborough Food Pantry. The event, held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at 649 US Route One, will give kids an opportunity to have their pictures taken with […]
Published
November 21, 2011

College Notes

Awards Binghamton University, State University of New York: Miranda Rodway of Falmouth recently received the Edith M. Briloff Memorial Scholarship for academic excellence. Gettysburg (Pa.) College: Laura Lee of Newcastle and Connor Ertz of Yarmouth received The David Wills Scholarship, which is awarded to first-year students for academic achievement in high school. Maine Maritime Academy, […]

Published
November 21, 2011

Military Notes

Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew J. Rague, son of Cindy Rague of Scarborough and Robert Rague of Davie, Fla., recently completed the Basic Engineer Equipment Electrical Systems Technician course at Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Rague is a 2010 graduate of Cheverus High School, Portland, and joined the Marine Corps in February. Marine […]
Published
November 21, 2011

Potlucks

Thanksgiving Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., offered by Wayside Food Programs and United Way of Greater Portland and many supporters. Held at the Portland Club, 156 State St., Portland. Free. Free meal for those in need, noon to 2 p.m., all are welcome; donations accepted to benefit local charities. Thatchers Restaurant, South […]
Published
November 21, 2011

Regional Events

STANDISH Tree lighting The Steep Falls community Christmas tree lighting will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the community park. There will be a visit from Santa and Mrs. Clause, along with music, hot chocolate and cookies. KENNEBUNK Crafting, animal fun The Animal Welfare Society is holding an event Wednesday to give parents time […]
Published
November 21, 2011

School Notes

Cheverus High School, Portland: Thirteen students qualified for the 2012 Maine Music Educators Association District II Honors Music Festival. Concert Band: Brian Chiozzi, Cape Elizabeth; Matt Silberstein, Portland; Ben LaMontagne, Long Island; Grace Shapiro, North Waterboro; Caroline George, Limington; Ben Peterson, Hollis. Orchestra: Allison Saunders, Saco; Greta Niedermeyer, Buxton; Ian Lawson, Gorham; Megan Sawicki, Freeport. […]
Published
November 17, 2011

Close to Home: Christmas concerts celebrate Maine’s French heritage

The Down East Singers will perform three French Christmas concerts, titled "Noel Francais," in early December.

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