What would we do without neighbors? They help in ways government cannot. They’re ever-present and can spot those telltale signs that things aren’t quite right. With this local spirit in mind and another Maine winter approaching, heating assistance is on the front burner for two Lakes Region charitable organizations. On Halloween, the Windham Neighbors Helping […]

THURSDAY Community Meal with Shepherd’s Pie, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person $4. Harvest Cafe, 5 p.m., free community meal, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. Community supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., to benefit the Food Pantry, sponsored by six local churches and held at Falmouth Congregational Church, 267 Falmouth […]

STATEWIDE THE ANNUAL Thanksgiving Volvo Giveaway is seeking nominations of a family in need. Atlantic Motorcar will give a Volvo to a Maine family that needs help during these hard economic times. Nominations are due Nov. 19 and must include a name, address and phone number; why the nominated family needs the car; and the […]

Colby aknowledges that New England’s Franco-Americans share experiences with other French-speaking cultures.

Graduations Columbia College, Chicago: Ethan Rudolph, Portland. Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y.: Dalia Hanson, Portland. DePaul University, Chicago: Nathaniel Anaman, Scarborough. Manhattan College, Riverdale, N.Y.: Jaime Bisson, Carrabassett Valley; Stephanie Dunn, North Yarmouth; Joseph Sesto, Portland. Downeast School of Massage, Waldoboro: Carol DiPrima, Wiscasset; Leslie Goode, Bowdoinham; Ken Kohl, Portland; Sarah Sproul, Bristol. […]

Maine Medical Center Jack James Willey, born Sept. 27 to Jason and Savanna Willey, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Patricia and Horace York, Liming-ton; David Sauter, Marshallberg, N.C.; Jeanne Pinnix, Old Orchard Beach. Great-grandparent: Lorraine Sauter, Middleburgh, N.Y. Great-great-grandparents: Susan and Bob Santry, Middlebury, Vt.; Danny and Diane Willey, Porter. Mid Coast Hospital Avrie Nikole Demetros, […]

KENNEBUNK UNITED WAY of York County, Habitat for Humanity and The New School have set Oct. 27 as the deadline for receiving requests from low-income or disabled homeowners who wish to be considered for weatherization services. Training and installation will be Oct. 23 to Nov. 21. The number of homes weatherized will depend on the […]