The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. The following blood drives are open to the public: Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, 893 Main St., Sanford 1 to […]
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STATEWIDE Blackwell, Jamieson picked as Senate Youth delegates High school students Julia Blackwell of Woolwich and Lexie Jamieson of Scarborough, both seniors, were selected as delegates to the 54th Annual U.S. Senate Youth Program March 5-12 in Washington, D.C. The merit-based program brings together two students from each state and the District of Columbia for […]
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Events
BRIDGTON Moonlight ski challenge to raise cancer funds for kids Shawnee Peak will host its second annual Moonlight Challenge Friday featuring a friendly competition for skiers and snowboarders while raising money for the Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Access to the mountain begins at noon; the race kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Participants can register online […]
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Blood drives
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. The following blood drives are open to the public: Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dunkin’ Donuts, 1480 Alfred St., Lyman Noon to 5 p.m., Elijah Kellogg Church, 917 Harpswell Road, Harpswell Tuesday Noon to 6 […]
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WELLS Ribbon cutting marks school renovation project The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District celebrated the completion of the first phase of its Wells High School renovation project with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Thursday. Begun in August of 2014, the $26.85 million multiphase project is expected to be completed this August. PORTLAND Spurwink chosen as JetBlue […]
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Births
Mercy Hospital Adna Louise Johanning, born Dec. 26 to Michael and Jill Johanning, Westbrook. Grandparents: John and Norma Simpson, Portland; Kenneth and Gladys Johanning, Jasper, Ind. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Abbey Thibodeau, born Dec. 17 to Bobby Thibodeau and April Patras, Lewiston. Grandparents: Mary Hosler, Lewiston; Wanita Thibodeau, Oxford. Southern Maine Health Care Greyson […]
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Biddeford’s Clifford Park, rediscovered, getting an update
Public support is sought to raise $2,000 for a new gate and signs.
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Potluck suppers
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., provided by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Programs and held at My Place Teen Center, 755 Main St., use the Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Roast pork, gravy, vegetables, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Thursday Ham and […]
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Military Notes
The Association of Former Intelligence Officers will meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brick Store Museum Conference Center, 4 Dane St., Kennebunk. Special guest Aaron Steps, the supervisory senior resident agent in charge of Maine’s three FBI offices, will discuss economic, cyber-based espionage. The meeting is open to the public.
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College Notes
Graduations University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Joshua Ungar of Cape Elizabeth. Spa Tech Institute, Westbrook: Kathleen Shaw, Gorham; Ashley Gagnon, Biddeford; Whitney Raynor and Marcia Pitcher, both of Portland; Lauren Merritt, Camden; Aimee Daniel, Freeport; Nicole Kent, Lyman; Alexandrea Mitchell, Gray; Cassandra Sibley, Wells. Advanced Degrees Clarion (Pa.) University: Jennifer Michel of Auburn, master’s degree in information […]