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August 18, 2010

Juliana L’Heureux: Looking ahead to L’Acadie Du Monde 2014

An international leadership team is preparing for the 2014 World Acadian Congress to be held in Maine’s St. John Valley and New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula. In fact, welcome signs recently put up in the St. John Valley are already heralding the event. In French, the conference is called Congres Mondial Acadian 2014 (CMA 2014). It’s […]
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August 18, 2010

Blood Drives, Aug. 18, 2010

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., York’s Wild Kingdom, York Noon to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery 2 to 7 p.m., Saint James Hall, Biddeford Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Town Hall, West Newfield Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, […]
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August 18, 2010

Births, Aug. 18, 2010

Maine Medical Center William Joseph Madigan, born July 30 to John and Angela Madigan, Lyman. Grandparents: Kathy and Lee Gallant and John and Mary Madigan, all of Rumford; Paul and Susan Powell, Hilton Head, S.C. Great-grandparents: E.C. and Ruby Powell, Greenville, S.C.; Mary Gallant, Rumford. Mid Coast Hospital Eli Thomas Schneider, born Aug. 4 […]
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August 18, 2010

Briefly, Aug. 18, 2010

SCARBOROUGH THE SENIOR VOLUNTEER Programs of PROP will hold a training in September for people 55 years of age and older interested in the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs. Te Foster Grandparent program works with children in schools while Senior Companion volunteers visit seniors living independently. Volunteers receive a tax-free stipend, mileage reimbursement and […]
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August 18, 2010

College Notes, Aug. 18, 2010

Graduates Colby College, Waterville: Bath: Paula Martel; Bowdoin: Adam Paine; Bridgton: Samantha Allen; Cape Elizabeth: Daniel Austin, Alice Evans, Carly Rapaport, Silas Rioux, C. Reilly Taylor, Clifford Vickrey, summa cum laude; Cumberland Foreside; Jeremy Judge; East Boothbay: Jacob Fischer; Falmouth: Meghan Guay; Gorham: Rebecca Muller; Oxford: Amanda Ivey; Portland: Alexander Boutin, summa cum laude, Nicole […]

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August 18, 2010

Events, Aug. 18, 2010

PORTLAND Teens at library after hours Portland Public Library is hosting an event from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in which those ages 12 to 18 are invited to find out what goes on at the library after closing hours. “Teen After Hours” will be led by teen librarian Justin Hoenke and includes activities such […]
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August 18, 2010

Military Notes, Aug. 18, 2010

Army Pvt. Joshua L. Kuusela has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Kuusela is the son of Louise Kuusela of Raymond and is a 2004 graduate of Windham High School. Navy Seaman Apprentice Sean M. Sunderlin recently completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. Sunderlin is the […]
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August 18, 2010

Lakes Region: Naples bridge swinging for last season

Lines of traffic came to a stop in both directions. A 7-horsepower electric motor set the gears in motion and the hulking 100-foot mass of iron and concrete rotated 90 degrees. It’s another summer day; the Bay of Naples Bridge is opening for its 2 p.m. schedule. The Songo River Queen was returning from its […]
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August 18, 2010

Potluck, Aug. 18, 2010

Today Barbecue with chicken, ribs or sausage, 5 to 7 p.m., all you can eat to benefit Rotary Club of Wells, Congdon’s Doughnuts, Route 1, Wells. Per person: $15; children under 12: $7.50. Thursday Twilight Dinner, 6 p.m., three-course meal sponsored by Cultivating Community at Turkey Hill Farm, 120 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth. […]
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August 18, 2010

Biddeford father runs toward a cure for genetic disorder

Brian Denger, father of two boys with Duchene muscular dystrophy, organizes a charity run.

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