The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonewall Kitchen, 2 Stonewall Lane, York 1 to 6 p.m., St. Ignatius, 25 Riverside Ave., Sanford 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 Main St., Saco Tuesday Noon to 5 p.m., Seacoast Career School, 1 Eagle […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Ham, sweet potatoes, salad, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community lunch with book swap. Spurrs Corner Church, Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Call 627-4374 for a ride. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Offered in collaboration with Wayside Food Programs. Roast chicken, stuffing, rolls, dessert, […]
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Events
ROCKLAND Aha! moments at PechaKucha Night What has roller skates, artists, a farmer, a sailor, a furniture maker and a graffiti-inspired nutrition educator? The PechaKucha Night of Midcoast Maine, set for 7 p.m. Friday at the auditorium at 24 Lincoln St. An evening of lightning-fast presentations, visual storytelling and aha! moments is planned. Doors will […]
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Military Notes
Air Force Airman Connor J. Cronin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Cronin is the son of Christopher Cronin of Naples and is a 2014 graduate of Lake Region High School, Naples. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Gabriel M. Macvane graduated from basic military training at Joint Base […]
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School Notes
The Woman’s Literary Union awarded several prizes at its annual Creative Writing Contest luncheon March 20. The contest is open to area high school juniors. First prize ($500) was awarded to Madeline Curtis, Falmouth High School; second prize ($300), Teah Buble, Falmouth High School; third prize ($200), Sofia deOlivera, Deering High School. Five honorable mention […]
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Briefs
SOUTH PORTLAND/CAPE ELIZABETH Rotary club donates $800 to promote youth literacy The Rotary Club of South Portland/Cape Elizabeth has donated $800 to youth literacy programs at two local public libraries, a practice of the club since 2007. Thomas Memorial Library and South Portland Public Library each will receive $400 to enhance literacy programs through the […]
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College Notes
Awards and Honors Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania: Conor Griffin of Yarmouth was among 50 Susquehanna University students named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
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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. Mid Coast Hospital Briar Adeline Hendrick, born March 27 to Shane Wilson and Elizabeth (Hart) Hendrick, Camden. Grandparents: Steven and Barbara Hart, Rockport; Debra Ames, Rockland. Patrick […]
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Potluck
WEDNESDAY Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 612 Main St., Westbrook. Offered in collaboration with Wayside Food Programs. Lasagna, salad, rolls, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. THURSDAY Meatloaf lunch, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation: $5. Community […]