It seems like Facebook is responsible for all kinds of interesting stories these days. Among other things, it’s proved to be the 21st century go-to place for reunions. So when a Gorham woman sought a partner for an Appalachian Trail hike, she got an enthusiastic reply from a friend she hasn’t seen in decades. “When […]
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Honor Roll: Yarmouth High School
First Quarter Honor Roll Grade 12 – High Honors: Ethan Andrews, Ryan Cody, Caitlin Crawford, Susannah Daggett, Jonathan Held, Laurel Hurd, Dinah King, Christopher Knaub, Gina Micucci, Marissa Nason, Caitlin O’Toole, Anders Overhaug, Hannah Potter, Natalie Stern; Honors: Elizabeth Asbell, Amber Ball, Tyler Bean, Julia Butler, Morgan Cahill, Alexandra Craig, Jocelyn Davies, Irving De Gracia, […]
Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Lewiston Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, East Waterboro Noon to 6 p.m., YMCA, Bath Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., Dunkin Donuts, Lisbon Falls 2 to 5 p.m., FHC Inc, Bowdoin 1 to […]
Potluck
Thursday Community Meal with shepherds pie, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: $7.50; egg salad: $4.50; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Haddock chowder, 11:30 […]
Events
STATEWIDE Free college aid workshop College Goal Maine is offering a series of free workshops this month and next to provide parents and students with assistance in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form required for all state and federal financial aid, including loans. For a list of upcoming workshops, call 1-800-228-3734 or […]
Military Notes
Coast Guard Fireman Jeremy D. Drake, son of Susan Drake of Biddeford, recently graduated from the Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J. Drake is a 2010 graduate of Biddeford High School. Army National Guard Pvt. Tyler J. Jordan has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Jordan is […]
Dispatches
SOUTH PORTLAND Professor honored Florence Chambers, a professor at Southern Maine Community College, will be honored with the 2011 Teaching Excellence Award. The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges presents the award biennially to math instructors, who “display excellence in the classroom, superior professional development, and outstanding leadership qualities,” the press release said. Chambers has […]
Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Bridgton Hospital Brooke E. Parker, born Aug. 9 to Luke and Nicole (Dyer) Parker, Naples. Grandparents: Bonny and Bill Dyer, Otisfield; Chris Parker, Sebago; Lynne […]
College Notes
Graduations Saint Michael’s College, Colchester, Vt.: Kristin King, Kennebunk. Dean’s List Drew University, Madison, N.J.: Erin Mitchell, Sanford. Maine Maritime Academy, Castine: Nicholas Cabral, Kennebunk. Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich.: Erik Leslie, Kennebunk. Syracuse (N.Y.) University: Scott Briggs, Portland.
Honor Roll: Private Schools
Private Schools Honor Roll for fall term Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Conn.: Thomas Danielewski, Portland. Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, Conn.: Douglas Gorman, a junior from Saco, honors; Molly Strabley, a junior from Yarmouth, honors.