The Raymond Revitalization Committee, a newly formed group of citizens and businesspeople seeking to breathe new life into the mile-long Route 302 commercial strip, has released results from a survey that will help focus its mission. Final results of a survey taken by the Raymond Revitalization Committee show that 97 percent of respondents prefer to […]
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Greater Portland Events, April 27, 2011
PORTLAND Portland Trails anniversary Portland Trails is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Portland Club, 156 State St. There will be more than 200 items available to bid on, along with hors d’oeuvres from Black Tie Catering. The desserts are being donated by El Rayo […]
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Births, April 27, 2011
We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For details, please call 791-6300. St. Mary’s Regional Kinley Violet Clark, born April 8 to Todd and Erin Clark, Auburn. Grandparents: Keith and Jackie Clark, Frenchville; Edward and Peggy Seymourian, South Portland. Southern Maine Medical Center Isaac Philip Hussey, born April 4 […]
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Military Notes, April 27, 2011
Army Reserve Spec. Kris A. Samora is returning to the United States after a deployment to Iraq serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn, or Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and the Southwest Asia Theater of Operations. Samora, a military police member with six years of military service, is assigned to the 94th Military […]
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Regional Briefly, April 27, 2011
YORK THE YORK EQUESTRIAN Team has qualified for the Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Finals after placing fourth at the Zone 1 finals at Mount Holyoke College. Team point riders were co-Captain Meaghan Hynes, co-Captain Katie Kirwin, Madison Cromwell, Molly Shoer and Samantha Taylor. Also qualifying for nationals were Meghan Hynes and Camden Carter. Abby Geiling […]
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Blood Drives, April 27, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Gorham 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., University of Southern Maine, Portland Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion Rockland 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kaplan University, South Portland Friday Noon to 5 p.m., […]
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Juliana L’Heureux: World Acadian Congress 2014 plans
The 2014 World Acadian Congress will be held Aug. 8-24 2014 in northern Maine, northwest New Brunswick and Temiscouata County in the Province of Quebec, Canada. “This World Acadian Congress is special because it brings together two countries, two provinces and a U.S. state, more than 50 municipalities and an anticipated 50,000 or more attendees,” […]
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Blood Drives, April 20, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 12:30 to 6 p.m., St. Aspinquid Masonic Hall, York 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton 1 to 6 p.m., Events on Broadway, South Portland Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Kittery Lions Club 2 to 7 p.m., Western Maine Veterans Home, South […]
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College Notes, April 20, 2011
Dean’s Lists Becker College, Worcester, Mass.: Sebastian Kuczek, Porter; Jessica Provencher, Berwick. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, St. Mary’s City, Md.: Charlotte Kinkade Boymer, Kennebunk; Kathleen Casasa-Blouin Portland; Bruce Kistler, Yarmouth; Caroline Mende, North Berwick; Elliot Russell, Freeport. University of Maine at Fort Kent: Owen Cunnane, Alfred; Jeremy Harper, Bath; Jeremy Libby, Biddeford; Troy Spinney, […]
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Lakes Region: Wildlife park hits the mark as vacation lark
Friday was stunning and the turtles were sunning. Even though it was daytime, the great horned owls happily hooted away. The eagle sat regal on his perch. Scanning the moose pen I began my search. By April 15, our taxes need a postmark. But 150 volunteers circle this day for another reason: It’s opening day […]