Army Pvt. Katheryn S. Berry graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Berry is the daughter of Elizabeth Berry-Clark and stepdaughter of Erik Clark of Westbrook. She is a 2014 graduate of Westbrook High School. Air Force Airman Ryan M. Lawn graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Red Cross Chapter, 16 Community Way, Topsham 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Camden National Bank, 245 Commercial St., Rockport 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Elm Street Congregational Church, Camden 1 to 6 p.m., United Parish Congregational Church of […]
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Potluck
Thursday Chicken with stuffing, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation: $5. Community meal, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Washington Avenue, Portland. Free and open to all, in collaboration with Wayside Food Program. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. Monday 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, 99 Campus Ave., Lewiston 2 to 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, 2614 Main St., Rangeley Tuesday Noon to 6 p.m., YMCA, 303 Centre St., Bath 1 to 6 p.m., Community Center, 426 Bridge […]
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Events
WEST PARIS Student speaks on Finland The Finnish American Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at its facility at 8 Maple St. Following a brief business meeting, Anikka Kahkonen, a high school senior who spent a month in Finland last summer, will share her experiences through a video presentation. The public is invited […]
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College Notes
Bowdoin College, Brunswick: The following students have been named Sarah and James Bowdoin Scholars for this year: Allie Briggs, Cape Elizabeth; Austin Downing, Scarborough; Adam Glynn, Biddeford; Katherine Gracey, Orrs Island; James Jelin, Kennebunkport; Julia Maine, Chebeague Island; Isaac Merson, Falmouth; Johanna Moody, Poland; Nate Niles, South Freeport; Marisa O’Toole, Scarborough; Charlotte Rutty, Cape Elizabeth; […]
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Briefs
KENNEBUNK New library board members The Kennebunk Free Library Board of Trustees has elected Paul Dest and Linda Lucas as new board members. The board also announced the following slate of officers for 2014-15: Deborah Redding-Sampson, president; Karen Plattes, vice president; Molly Hoadley, treasurer; and Lise Dewar, recorder. Dest is the director of the Wells […]
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Births
Several area hospitals do not provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/reader-services/birth-announcement/. For more information, please call 791-6300. Mid Coast Hospital Logan Arthur Getty, born Oct. 22 to Aaron and Tia (Anderson) Getty, Wiscasset. Grandparents: Ann Marie Anderson, Mattapoisett, Mass.; Russell Anderson Jr., […]
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Potluck suppers
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Chef or homemade soup supper, 5 to 7 p.m., seventh annual benefit for community fuel assistance. Spring Hill Restaurant, Pond Road, […]
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Births
Several area hospitals do not provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/reader-services/birth-announcement/. For more information, call 791-6300. Mid Coast Hospital Lillian Charlotte Murray, born Oct. 14 to Andrew Murray and Elizabeth Pinkham, Georgetown. Grandparents: Janine and John Anker, Saco; Allen Murray of California; […]