WATERBORO Ocean conservation group honors science teacher Massabesic High School science teacher Kerra Gearinger received a Sponsor Recognition Award from the Ocean Awareness Student Contest. More than 20 of Gearinger’s students entered the contest, which challenges students to combine art, science and environmental advocacy on behalf of the oceans. The contest prompted students to consider […]
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Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. Southern Maine Health Care Jordan Joseph Kozdra, born Oct. 2 to Christian Kozdra and Alexis Lambert, Biddeford. Grandparents: Lisa Lambert, Biddeford; Mike Slade, Biddeford; Tammy Watson, Kennebunk; James […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 1 to 6 p.m., St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 178 Elm St., Route 1, Biddeford Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., St. Martha’s Church, 34 Portland Road, Kennebunk Wednesday 1 to 6 p.m., St. Charles Borromeo Church, 132 McKeen St., Brunswick 1 to 6 […]
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BRUNSWICK Avoiding fraud, ID theft An “Ask the Expert: Fraud and Identity Theft” panel discussion will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Morrell Meeting Room at Curtis Memorial Library, 23 Pleasant St. A panel of experts will answer questions about safety online, keeping your social media persona safe, banking concerns and online banking […]
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BATH Four awards bestowed for service to community Brian Hatch, Sherry Sutton Owen, Midcoast Pizza & More and Boy Scout Troop 621 were honored for their dedication to community and service at the 17th annual Bath Citizen Involvement Day held at Waterfront Park. Hatch was named Citizen of the Year for his efforts to help […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Roast pork, salads, dessert, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with coupon swap. Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free, with donations accepted. 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., Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Roast pork, vegetables, dessert, […]
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PORTLAND Comic creator workshop Award-winning comic creator Liz Prince will offer a Teen Comics Workshop from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday in Meeting Room 5 of the Portland Public Library at 5 Monument Square. Prince will give a slideshow about the evolution of her career and will demonstrate how to make comic books. Attendees will […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday Noon to 5 p.m., Wireless Zone, 1209 Main St., Sanford Noon to 5 p.m., St. Gregory’s Church, 24 North Raymond Road, Gray Noon to 6 p.m., Community Center, 53 Depot St., Freeport 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 Main St., […]
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PORTLAND Raising Readers donates children’s books to libraries Raising Readers, a statewide health and literacy program, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary by donating new children’s book collections to 120 small and rural Maine libraries. Over the past few weeks, the program has delivered 1,450 new board and picture books to libraries in partnership with the […]
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Potluck
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. Meatball sub, fries, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Thursday Baked chicken luncheon, […]