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February 9, 2011

Lakes Region: Live, from downtown Standish

Dave Patterson of Standish says people are tired of commercial radio and the lack of local influence on programming. Most FM stations are controlled by out-of-state megacorporations that own strings of radio stations, in effect monopolizing the airwaves. “We’re all about community and giving the airwaves back to the people,” said Patterson, station manager of […]
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February 9, 2011

Military Notes, Feb. 9, 2011

Air Force Airmen Ryan M. Libby and Clifford W. Dow graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Libby earned distinction as an honor graduate. The son of Jonathan Libby of Bowdoin and Theresa Taylor-Libby of Topsham, he is a 2007 graduate of Mount Ararat High School, Topsham. Dow is […]
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February 9, 2011

Regional Events, Feb. 9, 2011

FREEPORT ‘Peter Pan’ auditions Auditions for non-musical “Peter Pan” will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the Freeport Performing Arts Center at 30 Holbrook St. Ages 7 through adult are invited to try out for several main characters. Tim Ryan will direct the […]
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February 9, 2011

School Notes, Feb. 9, 2011

Bonny Eagle High School, Standish: Thirty students were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. New members from Standish are: Katelyn Boyer, Mallory Brooks. Anthony Ciampi, Alison Clift, Morgan Costa, Paul Druchniak, Meaghan Kane, Rachel Litif, Alysha Miles, Shannon Sanborn, Erika Stevens, Shannon Stuart, Sean Walsh and Avery Wormwood. New members from Buxton are: Kelsey […]
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February 9, 2011

Greater Portland events, Feb. 9, 2011

WESTBROOK Father-daughter dance Drouin Dance Center is holding a public Valentine’s father/daughter dance from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the dance center in the Dana Warp Mill on Bridge Street. Tickets in advance cost $20 per couple and $5 per additional guest. Tickets at the door cost $25 per couple and $5 per additional […]

Published
February 2, 2011

Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American Studies sponsored by Rep. Brian Bolduc

Rep. Brian Bolduc, D-Auburn, wants Maine’s Franco-American history to be included in the state’s school learning curriculum. Currently, the state’s directive to teachers fails to mention anything about Maine’s French cultural history, says Bolduc. He hopes Gov. Paul LePage will support efforts to include Franco-American studies in the state’s school curriculum. Bolduc, 36, grew up […]
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February 2, 2011

Births, Feb. 2, 2011

Maine Medical Center Eamonn Reed Dunning, born April 10, to Matthew Carter and Susan Dunning, Freeport. Grandparents: Terry and Shirley Carter, Pownal. Great-grandparent: Geraldine Cray, Brunswick. At Home Stella Lois Christophson, born Jan. 13 to Travis Chapman and Ida Koller, Wiscasset. Finnian Wynter Hickey, born Jan. 18 to Alexander Hickey and Kristin Shearman, […]
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February 2, 2011

Blood Drives, Feb. 2, 2011

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 2 to 7 p.m., American Legion, Naples Thursday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Borders, South Portland Friday 2:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mid Coast Hospital, Brunswick Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., to honor Cainin Griffin, a student at Wiscassett Middle School. Red […]
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February 2, 2011

Lakes Region: Chili challenge to heat up garden

The North Windham Union Church Parish Hall will be the place to warm up on Saturday. Garlic, warm ground beef, tomato, peppers and cumin scents will fill the air. Folks can pack their gullets when area chefs and a few aspiring foodies compete for first place in the inaugural Great Chili Challenge. From 2 to […]
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February 2, 2011

College Notes, Feb. 2, 2011

Graduates Saint Joseph’s College, Maine, Standish: Nicholas Arno, Windham; Jennifer Berry, Gray; Matthew Gutshall, Lewiston; Peter Teng, Portland. Dean’s list Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H.: Kristin Lawrence, Cumberland; Brittany Handcock, Cumberland Center; Julie Smith, Gorham; Meredith Graf, Paige McGowan and Krista Merrill, all of Portland; Catherine DiModica, Saco; Sabrina Christian and Matthew Galyean, both […]

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