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Published
June 22, 2011

Potluck, June 22, 2011

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. Mama Mia’s pasta, pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., benefits York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults, […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Lakes Region: Harrison celebrates homestead’s 200th

If you’re a lover of old homes (and barbecues), you’ll want to visit a nicely preserved early 19th-century farmstead on Haskell Hill Road in Harrison. Believed to be the oldest homestead in town and still on its original 100-acre lot, the property marks its 200th year this year. To celebrate, the Harrison Historical Society invites […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Regional Events, June 22, 2011

ALFRED Drumming circle, baskets The Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, will offer two workshops this week. A women’s drumming circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring drums and percussion instruments. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a decorative basket workshop with Martha Chessie will be […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Births, June 22, 2011

Mercy Hospital Lillian Jane Daye, born June 2 to Justin Day and Taylor Harmon, Gorham. Grandparents: Timothy and Patricia Harmon, Limerick; Tammy Dobson, Portland; Stoy Daye Sr., Alfred. Great-grandparents: Jane Chase, Portland; Diane Dobson, South Portland. Great-great-grandparents: Anna Harmon, Limington; Mary Daye, Alfred. Mid Coast Hospital Elissia Danene Swan, born June 1 to […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Briefly Greater Portland, June 22, 2011

SOUTH PORTLAND LIZZIE CANARIE, a junior at South Portland High School, was recently recognized by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins for her success on the school’s debate team. Canarie is a member of her school’s speech and debate teams. She is the only high school debate team member in Maine to qualify for both the CFL […]

Published
June 22, 2011

College Notes, June 22, 2011

Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Erica Braley and Luke Stankiewicz, magna cum laude, both of Brunswick; Brendan O’Donnell, cum laude, Cumberland; Cory Beaudoin, Gorham; Brendan King, Kennebunk; Randi Morin, cum laude, Sanford; Jenna Jeffrey and Nicholas Norton, magna cum laude, both of Scarborough; Gregory Johnstone, Harpswell; Brianna Thompson, magna cum laude, Westbrook; Thomas Attura and […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Blood Drives, June 22, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Preti Flaherty, Portland 2 to 7 p.m., Jordan Small School, Raymond Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Brunswick Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harmony Masonic Hall, Gorham Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Briefly Regional, June 22, 2011

WISCASSET THE LINCOLN COUNTY Historical Association is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at three historic properties this summer: the Pownalboro Courthouse in Dresden, the Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Pownalboro Courthouse volunteers should call Merry Fossel at 586-5690. Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset docents should […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Military Notes, June 22, 2011

The Maine Army National Guard has announced May promotions for these area National Guard soldiers. Their new rank, hometown and unit are listed: Sgt. David Stacy, Woolwich, Joint Forces Headquarters. Pfc. Micah Simmler, Bath, 152nd Maintenance Company. Staff Sgt. Shannon Trepanier, Sanford, Detachment 1, 1136th Transportation Company. Spc. Joshua Belanger, Springvale, 152nd Maintenance Company. […]
Published
June 22, 2011

Pet Pourri, June 22, 2011

Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dogs are available for adoption from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue in Freeport. Tall Tails will be at the Dock Dogs event at the Pet Life Store in the Cabela’s Shopping Plaza in Scarborough from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For details, go to www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. Zander […]

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