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May 12, 2010

Running with heart

Sheila Dube, born with a heart defect that was recently discovered, has responded by planning to run weekly road races.
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May 12, 2010

Births

Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at https://www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Jacob Charles Beaudoin, born Feb. 27 to David and Jacobie Brady Beaudoin, Saco. Grandparents: Jacqueline Brady, Scarborough; Patricia Beaudoin, Old […]
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May 12, 2010

Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m., Pine Tree Academy, Freeport Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., Second Congregational Church, Newcastle 1 to 6 p.m., Biddeford-Saco Elks, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., York Street Baptist Church, York Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Town Hall, Standish […]
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May 12, 2010

Les Franco Americains: Book tells tale of the French Academy

French-speaking people throughout the world look to the French Academy as the source for “bon usage” (good use of words). Established in 1635, the French Academy is supposed to protect French from “mots mal faits” (poorly made words). But who sits on the French Academy and what are their jobs today? A historical perspective on […]
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May 12, 2010

Briefly, May 12

POWNAL TEENS TO TRAILS Maine Adventure Race is the first ever for high school students. On Saturday, 150 competitors will meet at Bradbury Mountain State Park and use maps and compasses to navigate the woods in search of checkpoints. The team with the highest point total wins. The challenge features prizes from Patagonia, The North […]

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May 12, 2010

Community not competition at UpBeat Feet

The Portland Youth Dance group raises money for scholarships and performs free around the city.
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May 12, 2010

Lakes Region: New camp offers diverse programs

As a new tenant for what was previously called Camp Hawthorne on Panther Pond in Raymond, Slovenski Camps will offer a diverse array of “camp weeks” this summer on a 90-acre peninsula jutting into the pond. Does your child needs help studying for the SATs? Instruction while surrounded by towering pines near the water’s edge […]
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May 12, 2010

Oxford Hills bookmobile to fill summer with activity

The program runs six weeks beginning June 29, and an auction to help pay for it will be held Friday.
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May 12, 2010

Pet Pourri

ANIMAL REFUGE LEAGUE The following dog is available for adoption from the Animal Refuge League at 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. For more information, call 854-9771 or visit www.arlgp.org. Louie, 7-year-old neutered male beagle mix, is well loved at the shelter. Before he was born Louie’s mother contracted distemper, and he has some physical quirks as […]
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May 12, 2010

Potluck

Thursday Community Meal with chowder and sandwich, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. $4 per person. 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. Mama […]

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