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August 25, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn

Franco-Americans were often referred to as a group with a quiet presence in Maine but many are changing that image by sharing their special stories. They want to pass their heritage on to the younger generations. Growing up Franco-American in Old Auburn is an experience Monique Gobeil Gagne enjoys talking about with oral history groups. […]
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August 25, 2010

Events, Aug. 25, 2010

PORTLAND Wine tasting benefit A wine tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Slainte, 24 Preble St., will benefit Woodfords Family Services and efforts to arrange an adult social night for clients. Tickets are $20. The event features 10 wines from the American South, hors d’oeuvres, live music and raffles. For details, call 878-9963. […]
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August 25, 2010

Births, Aug. 25, 2010

Maine Medical Center Addison Kathryn Russ, born July 3 to Darrin and Sara Russ, Standish. Grandparents: William and Constance Wales, Casco; Paul and Kathleen Russ, Bow, N.H. Great-grandparents: Richard and Catherine Merchant, Hancock. Ryleigh Katherine Smith, born July 5 to Ryan and Jamie Hyatt Smith, Windham. Grandparents: Carol-Jean Hyatt, Greenland, N.H.; James Hyatt, Rye, N.H.; […]
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August 25, 2010

Briefly, Aug. 25, 2010

CUMBERLAND HART CAT SHELTER & Adoption Center is seeking volunteers. The shelter has a very active foster home program for kittens and mother cats, consisting of more than 20 homes. In an effort to oversee the foster program and coordinate homes, HART is looking for a few volunteers to form a team. The duties require […]
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August 25, 2010

College Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Awards Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pa.: Alison Brusie of Scarborough was recently inducted into Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society. University of Southern Maine, Portland and Gorham: Erin Gainey, Portland, was recently inducted into Golden Key Honour Society. Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio: Thomas Gainey, Portland, has been inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society. Dean’s […]

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August 25, 2010

This fundraiser wears facial hair

Dr. Lou Jacobs enlists a handlebar moustache in the fight against cancer.
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August 25, 2010

Military Notes, Aug. 25, 2010

Air Force Airman Jeffrey T. Conicelli graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Conicelli earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Penny Conicelli of Portland and George Conicelli of Windham and is a 2009 graduate of Deering High School, Portland. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ryan P. […]
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August 25, 2010

Potluck, Aug. 25, 2010

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. Swedish meatballs, side dishes, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Christ Chapel, 37 Northern Pines Road, off Route 85, Raymond. Free. Italian […]
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August 25, 2010

Reunions, Aug. 25. 2010

FAMILY Descendants of Peter Grant, Scot, 110th annual reunion, 11 a.m. Sunday at Hollis Community Building, Route 35, Hollis. Call 247-5332. HIGH SCHOOL Deering High School, Class of 1960, Friday and Saturday at Holiday Inn West, Portland. Call Roxann Meehan at 773-4572. Thornton Academy, Class of 1960, 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Jimmy […]
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August 25, 2010

Lakes Region: Diary offers look at 19th-century courtship

Caroline Jordan presented a talk last week about courtship and marriage in the Bridgton of 150 years ago. The subject revolved around the life of Phoebe Beech (1834-1899), a complex woman coming of age in South Bridgton. Jordan drew from Beech’s diary, a treasure trove of information. “It was in a cigar box that said: […]

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