The Cumberland County Extension Association is looking for people to serve on its board of directors. The association helps support the University of Maine Cooperative Extension educational programs in Cumberland County for 4-H and youth development, agriculture and horticulture, natural resources, family living, food safety and nutrition. It also oversees the county portion of […]
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Potluck, June 22, 2011
Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder, $7; lobster roll, $7; egg salad, $4; other items available; free delivery for 10 or more orders. Mama Mia’s pasta, pizza, 5 to 7 p.m., benefits York County Shelter Programs, Dining Commons, Shaker Hill Road, Alfred. Adults, […]
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Lakes Region: Harrison celebrates homestead’s 200th
If you’re a lover of old homes (and barbecues), you’ll want to visit a nicely preserved early 19th-century farmstead on Haskell Hill Road in Harrison. Believed to be the oldest homestead in town and still on its original 100-acre lot, the property marks its 200th year this year. To celebrate, the Harrison Historical Society invites […]
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Greater Portland Events, June 22, 2011
FREEPORT Quilt and craft fair at church A quilt and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at First Parish Church, 40 Main St. The church committee organizing the event, First Parish Market, is still looking for vendors to display their crafts. Admission is free. All proceeds will be used […]
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Births, June 22, 2011
Mercy Hospital Lillian Jane Daye, born June 2 to Justin Day and Taylor Harmon, Gorham. Grandparents: Timothy and Patricia Harmon, Limerick; Tammy Dobson, Portland; Stoy Daye Sr., Alfred. Great-grandparents: Jane Chase, Portland; Diane Dobson, South Portland. Great-great-grandparents: Anna Harmon, Limington; Mary Daye, Alfred. Mid Coast Hospital Elissia Danene Swan, born June 1 to […]
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Reunions, June 22, 2011
Deering High School, Class of 1951, noon Friday, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport. Call Paul Butler at 799-1550. Brunswick High School, Class of 2001, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Thomas Point Beach, rain or shine. Tickets available at the event: per person, $15; children under 10, free. There is also an admission fee to Thomas Point […]
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Regional Events, June 22, 2011
ALFRED Drumming circle, baskets The Friends of the Alfred Shaker Museum, 118 Shaker Hill Road, will offer two workshops this week. A women’s drumming circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants should bring drums and percussion instruments. Cost is $10. On Saturday, a decorative basket workshop with Martha Chessie will be […]
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College Notes, June 22, 2011
Graduations Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I.: Erica Braley and Luke Stankiewicz, magna cum laude, both of Brunswick; Brendan O’Donnell, cum laude, Cumberland; Cory Beaudoin, Gorham; Brendan King, Kennebunk; Randi Morin, cum laude, Sanford; Jenna Jeffrey and Nicholas Norton, magna cum laude, both of Scarborough; Gregory Johnstone, Harpswell; Brianna Thompson, magna cum laude, Westbrook; Thomas Attura and […]
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Blood Drives, June 22, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Preti Flaherty, Portland 2 to 7 p.m., Jordan Small School, Raymond Friday Noon to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, Brunswick Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harmony Masonic Hall, Gorham Monday 12:30 to 6 p.m., North Parish […]
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Briefly Regional, June 22, 2011
WISCASSET THE LINCOLN COUNTY Historical Association is seeking volunteers to serve as docents at three historic properties this summer: the Pownalboro Courthouse in Dresden, the Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset, and the Chapman Hall House in Damariscotta. Pownalboro Courthouse volunteers should call Merry Fossel at 586-5690. Museum and Old Jail in Wiscasset docents should […]