BIDDEFORD Biddeford High junior wins Neuharth journalism award Biddeford High School junior Megan Friel has been selected as the Maine winner for the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference for her essays and samples of published work. The BHS Yearbook “The Pride” and online newspaper website “The Roar” also won Highest Achievement for a […]
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Potluck
Saturday Lasagna supper, $8, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Golden Oldies Senior Center, 314 Front St., Richmond. 737-2161. Public bean supper, baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, chop suey, rolls, desserts and beverages. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. $8, ages 6 to 15 $5. North Congregational Church of Groveville, 22 Church Hill Road, Buxton. 929-4341. Turkey […]
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WESTBROOK Scleroderma walk Saturday The seventh annual “Hardy Mainers” Stepping Out for a Cure for Scleroderma will be held Saturday at Riverbank Park. Sign-in begins at 10 a.m. and the 5K Walk steps off at noon. There will be a raffle and food available after the walk. There is no minimum registration fee. All donations […]
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Reunions
Deering High School classes of 1954 and 1955 annual luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29 at the Italian Heritage Center on Westland Avenue at outer Congress Street, Portland, behind Shaw’s. There will be a meal choice of lobster, crabmeat or chicken salad rolls with French fries, cole slaw, dessert […]
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Briefs
PORTLAND Women in Harmony grant supports cancer community Women in Harmony, a chorus of 60 women, has received a grant from the Davis Family Foundation to be used to build community through the healing power of music among those affected by cancer. On May 20 and 21, the group will present a spring concert featuring […]
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Blood Drives
MONDAY Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial High School, 110 Meadow St., Bingham. 800-733-2767. Noon-5 p.m. Farrington Elementary School, 249 Eastern Ave., Augusta. 800-733-2767. Noon-5 p.m. THURSDAY Medomak Valley High School, 320 Manktown Road, Waldoboro. 800-733-2767. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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KENNEBUNK Library events for teens Kennebunk Free Library will host the following events for students in grades 6 to 12 this week at 112 Main St.: A Teen Advisory Board meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday will discuss teen programs and activities for the summer. Bring your ideas and friends. Snacks will be provided. […]
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Potluck
Turkey meatloaf luncheon, $6, Cohen on the Meadows at the Cohen Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell. 626-7777. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday. Luncheon featuring pot roast with mashed potatoes, vegetable, soup, salad and dessert, $5 to $6 suggested donation, Spectrum Generations William S. Cohen Community Center, 22 Town Farm Road, Hallowell. 626-7777. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. […]
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Births
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Alivia Grace Snelling, born April 8 to Emily Grass and Clayton Snelling of Sabattus. Grandparents are Alan and Michele Grass of Sabattus; Mark and Robin Gibson and Rick and Valarie Snelling, all of Essex, Vt. Great-grandparents are Robert and Connie Hart of Essex, Vt., and Richard and Betty Oliver and […]
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SOUTHERN MAINE YMCA hosts Healthy Kids Day The YMCA of Southern Maine will hold its 25th annual Healthy Kids Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at all four branches. The event will feature a variety of activities promoting health and well-being for kids and families. They will include access to bouncy houses, visits by […]