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    April 13, 2011

    College Notes, April 13, 2011

    Dean’s List University of Maine, Orono: Kristen Cox, Acton; Eric Beaver, Kevin Brooks, Alfred; Jason Hinman, Jesse Hinman, Johnathan Hinman, all of Alna; Candace O’Neil, Appleton; Katie Brochu, Samantha Buttarazzi, Alanna Richard, all of Arundel; Cory Boissonneault, Katherine Campbell, Destinee Cyr, Sarah DeGroot, Justin Laverriere, Casey Maskalenko, Jaclyn McCurry, Dakota McGuire, Kristie O’Brien, Samedy Oun, […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Lakes Region: Windham artist finds a link to golf courses

    It’s almost time to hit your favorite fairway and take in the light breezes and solitude as you concentrate on that challenging putt on the back nine. When on the course, bird song makes the forest come alive; every detail of the terrain becomes heightened. Windham artist Corrine Bongiovanni captures golfing scenes right to a […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Potluck, April 6, 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. Baked Haddock Supper, 5 to 6:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Church, Main Street, South Portland. Cost: $8 for adults, […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Births, April 6, 2011

    Several hospitals no longer provide birth announcemnts for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For details, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Serenity Rose Murphy, born March 3 to Magen DeAngelis and Marc Murphy, Standish. Grandparents: Jamie DeAngelis and Suzanne Landry, both of Standish; Robert DeAngelis of […]

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    April 6, 2011

    College Notes, April 6, 2011

    Graduates Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y.: Jonathan Meissner of Wells, bachelor of science, nuclear engineering technology; Ryan Deshazo of Portland, associate in science. Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y.: Aaron Paradis of Falmouth, bachelor of science degree. Dean’s List Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, N.Y.: Allison Carroll, Limerick; Melanie Peabody, Portland. Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y.: Lucia Brown, Kittery Point; Eve […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Greater Portland & Regional Briefs, April 6, 2011

    PORTLAND CHEVERUS High School received a $60,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation of Falmouth for its “Beyond Classroom Doors” project. The grant will allow the school to develop and expand its use of technology and the potential for long-distance education. The funds will be used to help create a computer facility with state-of-the-art equipment. […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Regional Events, April 6, 2011

    CAMDEN-ROCKPORT Wabanaki culture program Colonial-era Wabanaki culture and history will be spotlighted at the Camden-Rockport Historical Society’s Maine Living talk at 2 p.m. Saturday at Conway Homestead-Cramer Museum complex, off Route 1. Native American culture researcher Ken Hamilton will speak. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students; members get in free. […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Blood Drives, April 6, 2011

    The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sanford Elks Lodge 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community School, Vinalhaven Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pierce Promotions, Portland 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Tuesday […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Honor Roll: Yarmouth High School, April 6, 2011

    Yarmouth High School Second quarter Grade 12, High Honors: Andrew Beckmann, Campbell Belisle Haley, Rebecca Bell, Michelle Clark, Andrew DiMarco, Andrew George, Kyle Groves, Abbie Hutchinson, Benjamin Jones, Catherine Morton, Benjamin Nickerson, Lindsey Purpura, Natalie Salmon, Chloe Sarapas, Spencer Soucy, Alison Totta, Lauren Wrobleski; Honors: Courtney Barker, Elizabeth Bergesch, Annika Blake-Howland, Jason Brackett, Chloe Brant, […]

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    April 6, 2011

    Military Notes, April 6, 2011

    Marine Corps Pfc. Christopher M. Varden, son of Debra Fields of Lebanon and Mark Varden of Tupper Lake, N.Y., recently reported for duty with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. Varden is a 2010 graduate of Noble High School, North Berwick, and joined the Marine Corps in June 2010. Coast Guard […]