Bowdoinham Theater classes for children Starting Thursday, the Merrymeeting Arts Center, 9 Main St., will offer theater classes for children with teacher Brooke Thompson. Sessions for ages 2 to 4 will meet from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $40 for 10 weeks or $5 per session. Classes for ages 5 to 8 will meet […]
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Blood Drives, March 2, 2011
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Thornton Academy, 438 Main St., Saco 1 to 6 p.m., YMCA, Boothbay Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., American Red Cross Bus at NTI, Scarborough Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Red Cross Bus at Kittery Trading […]
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Lakes Region: School staff to strut it for students
What does the staff at Windham/Raymond schools have in common with the likes of Christina Aguilera, David Hasselhoff and Brandy? Dancing, that’s what. Just like the hit ABC show “Dancing with the Stars,” the staff at RSU 14 are about to go head-to-head and hip-to-hip during the first annual Dancing with the Staff competition, a […]
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Juliana L’Heureux: Franco-American Women’s Institute celebrates 15 with Rhea Cote Robbins
Rhea Cote Robbins of Brewer developed the idea to create a Franco-American Women’s Institute over 15 years ago while she was writing in her journal. Her goal was to figure out a way to pool the creative resources of the diverse women who share the Franco-American cultural experience. She wanted to bring these women together. […]
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College Notes, Feb. 23, 2011
Degrees University of Maine, Orono: Bachelor’s degree in English: Kasey C. Spear, Biddeford Dean’s List State University of New York at Potsdam: A. Zachary Juliano, Cape Elizabeth; Derrick Lacasse, Lewiston; Michael Bartnick, Scarborough; Marian Hotopp, Bethel. Stonehill College, Easton, Mass.: Paige Allen, Old Orchard Beach; Garrett Alofs, Scarborough; Gabriel Balzano-Brookes, Cumberland; Sofia Bergen, Kelly Feurt, […]
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Pet Pourri, Feb. 23, 2011
The following animals are available at the Animal Welfare Society in West Kennebunk. Call 985-3244 or visit www.animalwelfaresociety.org Samuel is a 10-year-old American Shelter Dog, an easygoing guy who gets along with everyone. Samuel could share his new home with other dogs, cats and older, respectful children. Blacky, a 4-year-old black cat, loves getting and […]
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Potluck, Feb. 23, 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. Roast beef supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., St. John’s Masonic Hall, Route 4 (Portland Street), South Berwick. Adults: $8; children […]
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Lakes Region: Soldier receives praise in Iraq, misses Lakes Region
Army 1st Lt. Ashley Tabor Pringle, a Sebago native, spends her days at Camp Taji, Iraq, far from the fresh air and four seasons of the Lakes Region. Pringle’s parents operate Tabor’s Variety in Standish. Pringle is doing important work overseas and recently received recognition for it. As a military intelligence officer operating in a […]
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Greater Portland & Regional Events,Feb. 23, 2011
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Winter Carnival weekend The OOB365 Winter Carnival 2011 will unfold this weekend. It will kick off with a sliding party from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the snow hill on Old Orchard Street and featuring sled competition trophies for best decorated and fastest sleds and an after party at The Brunswick. […]
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Briefly, Feb. 23, 2011
WELLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students are taking steps to combat homelessness and poverty by participating in a “Houses for Change” program started by Family Promise, an interfaith hospitality network that raises funds to benefit homeless and low-income families by assisting with food and shelter needs. Students gathered in the school’s cafeteria recently to assemble small cardboard […]