Graduates Saint Joseph’s College, Maine, Standish: Nicholas Arno, Windham; Jennifer Berry, Gray; Matthew Gutshall, Lewiston; Peter Teng, Portland. Dean’s list Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H.: Kristin Lawrence, Cumberland; Brittany Handcock, Cumberland Center; Julie Smith, Gorham; Meredith Graf, Paige McGowan and Krista Merrill, all of Portland; Catherine DiModica, Saco; Sabrina Christian and Matthew Galyean, both […]
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Regional Briefly, Feb. 2, 2011
SACO THE BIDDEFORD-SACO LODGE of Elks has named winners of Round 1 of its Saco Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. Girls and boys division winners included: first place, ages 8-9: Lauren Desjardins and Ben Ham; ages 10-11: Alex Hart and Adam Lovejoy, and ages 12-13: Ashley Howe and Corey Hart. Second place were, ages 8-9: […]
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Regional Events, Feb. 2, 2011
SOUTH BERWICK Dining to aid a classroom The Central School Outdoor Classroom committee is holding Dine Out South Berwick, an all-day fundraiser set for Thursday at local restaurants including The Early Bird, Black Bean Cafe (Rollinsford, N.H.), Pepperland Cafe and The Lodge at Spring Hill. A portion of meals proceeds earned on that day will […]
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Births, Feb. 2, 2011
Maine Medical Center Eamonn Reed Dunning, born April 10, to Matthew Carter and Susan Dunning, Freeport. Grandparents: Terry and Shirley Carter, Pownal. Great-grandparent: Geraldine Cray, Brunswick. At Home Stella Lois Christophson, born Jan. 13 to Travis Chapman and Ida Koller, Wiscasset. Finnian Wynter Hickey, born Jan. 18 to Alexander Hickey and Kristin Shearman, […]
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Honor Rolls: Massabesic High School, Hebron Academy, Feb. 2, 2011
Massabesic High, Waterboro First Trimester Grade 9 – High Honors: Olivia Bradley, Johnna Cote, Shauna Crowley, Julianne Dumond, Emma Faith, Samuel Johnston, Ali Lamb, Jolena Lampron, Nicole LoConte, Seamus Lynch, Michelle Mailhot, Haley Monroe, Bailey Ohman, Zachary Peters, Noah Ransom, Monica St. Amand, Rayne Whitten. Honors: Mariah Arral, Jordan Bantz, Abbigayle Beauchesne, Andrew Bullard, […]
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Pet Pourri, Feb. 2, 2011
Animal Refuge League The following animal is available for adoption from the Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., Westbrook. For more information, call 854-9771 or visit www.arlgp.org. Tea is a 3-year-old spayed Agouti mix rabbit who feels as fluffy as she looks! She arrived with another rabbit, but they didn’t see eye to eye on […]
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Lakes Region: Chili challenge to heat up garden
The North Windham Union Church Parish Hall will be the place to warm up on Saturday. Garlic, warm ground beef, tomato, peppers and cumin scents will fill the air. Folks can pack their gullets when area chefs and a few aspiring foodies compete for first place in the inaugural Great Chili Challenge. From 2 to […]
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Greater Portland Briefly, Feb. 2, 2011
PORTLAND THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE Coop-erative Extension and organizers of the Portland Flower Show are holding an essay contest for kids for this year’s flower show, held March 10 through 13 at Portland Company Complex, 58 Fore St. Organizers are asking people ages 6 to 18 years old to describe what their enchanted garden looks […]
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Mainer takes Miss Collegiate America title
Shannon Folsom is a UMaine student from Saco.
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Potluck, Feb. 2, 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. Baked haddock, 5 to 6:15 p.m., St. John the Evangelist, Main Street, South Portland. Adults: $8; seniors: $7; children: $4; […]