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    July 20, 2011

    Blood Drives, July 20, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Bath Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Noon to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Noon to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church, Harrison Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Thomaston 2 […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Births, July 20, 2011

    Mercy Hospital Isobella Leeann Roberts, born June 18 to John Jr. and Amy Roberts, Biddeford. Grandparents: John Sr. and Wanda Roberts, Buxton. Great-grandparents: Charles and Florence Jordan, Portland; Dana and Nancy Ryder, Buxton. Great-great-grandparents: Shirley Roberts, Buxton.   Mid Coast Hospital Madox Cruz Gregory, born July 7 to Shawn Gregory and Derilyn Nelson, Newcastle. Grandparents: […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Potluck, July 20, 2011

    Thursday Free supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., entrance at the back, North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main St., Sanford.   Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $7; lobster roll: $7; egg salad: $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Greater Portland Events, July 20, 2011

    FALMOUTH Alzheimer’s disease talk Tim Vogel and Dr. Laurel Coleman will give a presentation “What every Alzheimer’s family needs to know about money and law” from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Sedgewood Commons, 22 Northbrook Drive. Refreshments and snacks will be served. Brochures will be distributed. For more information, call 781-5775. PORTLAND AARP driving […]

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    July 20, 2011
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    Summertime, and the skating is hot

    Serious skaters practice at local rinks and travel to compete all through the warm weather.

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    July 20, 2011

    College Notes, July 20, 2011

    Graduations Kaplan University Acton: Jean Miles; Alfred: Donald Letellier, Stephanie LeClair; Biddeford: Angie Campbell, Tatiana Pelletier, Amanda Miller, Amanda Allen, Valerie Anderson-Page, Melissa Clegg, Jennifer Couture, Tracy Dorais, Thibe Luong, Cathy O’Brien, Samantha Verrill, Noel White, Marilyn Fletcher, Marilyn Fletcher; Boothbay: Brooke Erwin; Bowdoin: Arlene Greenlaw, Victoria Cunningham; Bowdoinham: Karlheinz Skelton; Brunswick: Megan Davis, Rebecca […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Military Notes, July 20, 2011

    Maine National Guard has announced the June promotions to the rank listed for the following area Maine Army National Guard soldiers: Sgt. Jeremy Binette, Biddeford, 152 Maint Co (HV)(GS); Pfc. Devin Chamberlain, East Waterboro, 152 Maint Co (HV)(GS); Pfc. Brigman Rees, Kittery Point 251st Engineer Co. (Sapper); Pv2. Mason Mullins III, Sanford, Det 1 136th […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Regional Events, July 20, 2011

    DAMARISCOTTA Print-making at Round Top Master Printer Francis Hodsdon from 9 a.m. to noon Fridays at Round Top Farm on Route 1. Classes are $35 plus a $5 materials fee, and no expereince is necessary. To enroll, call Francis at 529-7087 or email midcoastprintmakersinc@gmail.com. CAMDEN Brass Quintet to perfom The Midcoast Brass Quintet will perform […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Briefly, July 20, 2011

    FALMOUTH THE MAKE-A-WISH Foundation of Maine raised more than $120,000 and granted a wish at its annual auction fundraiser last month at the Woodlands Club in Falmouth. Jacob, a 16-year-old from Kennebec County who has been fighting cancer, was granted his wish for an ATV. More than 200 people attended the event, including employees of […]

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    July 20, 2011

    Lakes Region: Grants can help Sebago property owners halt erosion

    Do you have long-standing erosion problems on your lakefront property? If you live around big Sebago Lake or its tributaries, matching grants are available to help address the situation. With an old camp right on the shores of Sebago in Casco, the Greenes used to witness significant erosion during and after storms. They would see […]