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April 13, 2011

Blood Drives, April 13, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southern Maine Community College, South Portland Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Moody’s Collision, Gorham Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., Saint Martha’s Church, Kennebunk 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, Standish. The Portland Donor Center, […]
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April 13, 2011

Greater Portland Briefly, April 13, 2011

SOUTH PORTLAND PARKS AND RECREATION is accepting registrations for its pre-school programs. On Our Way is for children who will be 3 years old on or before Oct. 15. Hours are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Cost is $42 per week. The Growing Years is for children who will be 4 years old […]
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April 13, 2011

Greater Portland Events, April 13, 2011

PORTLAND Healthy Kids Day at Y The Greater Portland YMCA is holding a free Healthy Kids Day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the YMCA. The event is designed to bring families together to engage in fun, active play and learn healthier habits that help them grow and thrive. For details call 874-1111. […]
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April 13, 2011

Military Notes, April 13, 2011

Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher G. Patrick Jr., son of Florence Patrick and Christopher Patrick, Sr., both of North Berwick, recently was promoted to his current rank while serving with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, Marine Corps Air Station, San Diego, Calif. Patrick is a 2006 graduate of Noble High School, […]
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April 13, 2011

Pet Pourri, April 13, 2011

ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY The four-day Summer Camp Program will return this year to the Shelter on Holland Road in West Kennebunk. This hands-on program allows the opportunity to feed, groom, socialize and exercise resident animals. The children learn skills relating to animal care, responsibility and compassion. The Camps for children ages 7-10 begin July 11 […]

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April 13, 2011

Lakes Region: Pineland Farms cheese maker sets high goals

Cheese is an old food and is mentioned in the Bible. In addition to salt, Romans paid their soldiers in cheese and are credited with recording the first recipe. Like beer, it’s one of those products that was probably discovered by accident – the result of just the right ingredients and conditions. Mark Whitney, creamery […]
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April 13, 2011

Potluck, April 13, 2011

FRIDAY Baked haddock supper, 5 to 6:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Cost: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $4 for kids and $25 for a family. Baked haddock dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 299 Main St., Gorham. Cost: $8 for adults, $4 children. Cheese […]
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April 13, 2011

Regional Briefly, April 13, 2011

KENNEBUNK THE SEA ROAD SCHOOL Grade 5 Math Team placed first among 33 competing schools at the Southern Maine Elementary Math League meet in Portland recently. Sea Road School student Lily Verna placed first with a perfect score. Her Sea Road School peers Jackie Allaire-MacDonald and Judah Phipps-Costin tied for second, with Daniel Behrens placing […]
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April 13, 2011

Regional Events, April 13, 2011

OLD ORCHARD BEACH Book Shed open for season The Book Shed, 127 Staples St., will open for the season Saturday, selling reading materials for all ages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Store hours thereafter are 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. […]
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April 13, 2011

Reunions, April 13, 2011

HIGH SCHOOLS Gardiner Area High School, Class of 1986, 6 p.m. July 9 at Lodge of Elks, Augusta. Tickets are $30 per person in advance. Contact Michelle Lessard at michless1@hotmail.com or by mail at 7A Akron Ave., South Berwick, Maine 03908. Catherine McAuley High School, Class of 1981, July 23, (alternate date July 30). For […]

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