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December 15, 2010

Close to Home: Briefly for Dec. 15

PORTLAND THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S Craft Collective in Portland is looking for yarn donations for its knitting classes. The organization encourages refugee women to be self-sufficient by teaching them how to knit hats, scarves and mittens to keep their families warm this winter. Donations can be sent to Refugee and Immigration Services, 250 Anderson St., Portland […]
Published
December 15, 2010

College Notes for Dec. 15

Graduations Excelsior College, Albany, N.Y.: Elizabeth Huot, Lisbon. Dean’s List Babson College, Wellesley, Mass.: Jeffrey Croteau and Zachary Breed, both of Cape Elizabeth; Graham Collins, Cumberland; Courtney Heimann, North Yarmouth; Curtis Dulac, Scarborough. Awards Coker College, Hartsville, S.C.: Christina Nealey of Gorham was recently inducted into the college’s chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. […]
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December 15, 2010

Pet Pourri for Dec. 15

Tall Tails Beagle Rescue The following dog is available from Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, now in Freeport. Visit www.talltailsbeaglerescue.petfinder.org or call 797-5392. You can also see the group at the Kennel Shop on Payne Road, Scarborough, in the Cabela’s plaza near exit 42 of the Maine Turnpike from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Carrie […]
Published
December 15, 2010

Blood Drives, Dec. 15-22

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 6 p.m., Middle School, Bath Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clarion Hotel, Portland 1 to 6 p.m., VFW, Old Orchard Beach 2 to 7 p.m., Saint James Hall, Biddeford Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic, Westbrook Saturday 8 […]
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December 15, 2010

Honor Rolls

Scarborough High School Quarter 1 Seniors — High Honors: Alexander Colville, Jenna Conley, Christopher DeFilipp, Mackenzie Libbey, Kevin Philbrick, Andrew Talbot, Brian Undlin, Hannah Yerxa; Honors: Lauren Aceto, Benjamin Acker, Jack Adams, Seth Albert, Victoria Armishaw, Hannah Babineau, Zachary Bean, Courtnee Benner, Carolyn Bennett, Kimberly Bernard, Brian Berube, David Bibeau, Christina Bilodeau, Mitchell Bonney, MacKenzie […]

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December 15, 2010

Lakes Region: Land Trust also connects with kids

Loon Echo Land Trust has money to give away. Grant money, that is. Since 1987 it has been protecting territory in the northern end of the Lakes Region. They’re also connecting with school kids, ensuring the next generation has an appreciation for the woods and waters. Last year, grants paid for soil studies in South […]
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December 15, 2010

Births for Dec. 15

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For details, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Tayvion Howard Donnelly, born Aug. 27 to Taylor Donnelly and Linda Dy, Westbrook. Grandparents: Khan Dy and Koeun Bak, both of Portland; Tracy […]
Published
December 9, 2010

Mystery novel with Maine and Franco connections

A Maine murder mystery by retired attorney Robert Fuller of Winthrop includes Franco-Americans among the novel’s main characters. “Unnatural Deaths” is Fuller’s first novel. His 35 years as a Maine lawyer is evident in the book’s mystery plot, spotlighting how diligent crime solving skillfully tracks down killers wherever they are in the world. Fuller begins […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Events, Dec 8, 2010

WESTBROOK Open house at library The Friends of the Walker Memorial Library will hold their annual holiday open house from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the library. The Chopin Club will perform. For more information, call 854-0630. DURHAM Christmas toy drive American Kicks Martial Arts & Fitness is holding a Christmas toy drive from […]
Published
December 8, 2010

Potluck, Dec. 8, 2010

THURSDAY Community Meal with chicken and gravy, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. 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. Community Dinner, […]

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