Maine’s Franco-American history is often intertwined with the state’s Native American populations. In a new book, “Unsettled Past-Unsettled Future: The Story of Maine Indians,” York writer and former state legislator Neil Rolde describes episodes where the French and the Indian history came together. It’s a modern history that delves into deeper issues, especially the complicated […]

The purpose of the conference is to understand the significance of Franco-American culture today, especially for young people.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of Letter Carriers is holding its annual “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive Saturday. Letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations from homes as they deliver mail along their routes. Last year, 77 million pounds of food was collected across the nation. THE MAINE CREDIT UNION League, in conjunction with the National Credit […]

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. Mercy Hospital Lucelia Patricia Mooney, born April 3 to Brock and Katie Mooney, Scarborough. Grandparents: Patricia and Joseph Tynan, Arundel; Wendy and Thomas Reagan, Kennebunk; Carlene […]

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 1 to 6 p.m., Pinetree Academy, Freeport Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Dunn McNeil Parker, Portland Friday 3 to 7 p.m., Lebanon Elementary School Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Village 26, Bowdoinham 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kittery […]

PORTLAND Health program at library Wellness coaches Megan Jo Wilson and Larissa Haynes are offering a free workshop, “Women and Wealth,” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 21 at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square. Wilson and Haynes will discuss ways to increase your wealth and how to create optimal wealth and health simultaneously. […]

Southern Maine Athletic Activities Conference recipients for outstanding citizenship, leadership and academic excellence in the school community: South Portland High School — Amanda Linscott and Alex Martin-Wallace. Maine Principals’ Association MPA Principal’s Award winners for academic achievement and citizenship: Hailey Grohman, South Portland High School; Sara George, Bonny Eagle High School. Portland High School students […]

Biddeford High School Term Three Grade 12 — High Honors: Justina Adams, Alexander Agreste, Mireille Beaudoin, Tabitha Copeland, Megan Crepeau, Maria Curit, Caitlyn DeMeule, Alyssa Drapeau, Ryan Gosselin, Courtney Hallczuk, Rian Haskell, Rachel Hubbell, Justine Hudson, Eric Huot, Scott Husser, Hilary Lariviere, Nicholas Laverriere, Andrew Martens, Chelsea McCallum, Ashley McCauley, Maxwell Metayer, Samantha Prior, Joseph […]

Army Pvt. Brant J. Lucier, a 2008 graduate of Scarborough High School, is stationed at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas, with the 4-1 Field Artillery, First Armored Division. Lucier was recently recognized as Soldier of the Month for the unit and received the Army Achievement Medal. He will deploy to Afghanistan in the fall. The […]