Graduations Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y.: Matthew Hume, Portland, B.S. in aeronautical engineering. Advanced Degrees Emory University, Atlanta: Loraine Van Slyke of Yarmouth, Master of Science in Nursing from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Awards and Honors Emerson College, Boston: Kelsey Doherty of Biddeford and Nicolas Reynolds of Gorham. Purple Key Leadership Society for […]

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 Aiden Thomas Carter, born Feb. 25 to Christopher and Crystal (Duval) Carter, Topsham. Grandparents: Nate and Julie May, Brunswick. Brycen Jamar Coleman, born Feb. 27 […]

PORTLAND Sparks’ Ark to aid brain injury group’s fundraiser A live animal presentation by Sparks’ Ark will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Stevens Avenue Armory at 772 Stevens Ave. The event is a fundraiser to benefit Brain Injury Voices. It will include photo opportunities with Squeezer the snake, animal crafts, […]

Army National Guard Pfc. Kyle J. Nowinski has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. Nowinski is the son of Jamie and Chris Nowinski of Naples and is a 2010 graduate of Lake Region High School, Naples, and a 2012 graduate of Central Maine Community College, Auburn.  

Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. BLTs, cole slaw, fries, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Thursday Community lunch, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, […]

Want to be the lobster princess? Applications being sought / North Yarmouth Academy receives grant for dining hall renovation

SPRINGVALE Garden club gets jump on spring with tea and scones Southern Maine Garden Club hopes to advance spring with a “Tea and Scones with Master Gardeners” event set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Springvale Library, 443 Main St. Gardening enthusiasts are invited to come with any gardening questions they may […]

Air Force Reserve Airman Colton R. Burne graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Brian Burne of Topsham and is a 2013 graduate of Mount Ararat High School, Topsham. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nicholas R. Parshall graduated from military training at Joint […]