Southern Maine Medical Center Asher James Beaubien, born June 19 to Jessica Normand and Todd Beaubien, Alfred. Grandparents: Tim and Karan Normand, Waterboro; April and Roger Beaubien, Waterboro. Anthony James Nathan Kitchen, born June 20 to Diane Dede Kitchen, Lyman. Grandparents: Thomas and Kathleen Dede, Lyman. Maklya ShayLynn Daniels, born June 21 to Catherine McFarland […]
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Greater Portland Events, July 7, 2010
SCARBOROUGH ‘Fofer Show’ at library “The Fofer Show,” an animated concert featuring Maine multimedia artist Shana Barry, comes to Scarborough Public Library at 6:30 p.m. today. For more information, visit www.fofers.com or www.library.scarborough.me.us. WINDHAM Storytelling program The Little Meetinghouse is presenting an evening of stories from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday with Professor Phyllis Blackstone […]
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Regional Events, July 7, 2010
SACO Russo, Lehane to give talks Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Thornton Academy. The talk is part of a series by Union Church of Biddeford Pool to raise money for Safe Passage, which provides education to impoverished children in Guatemala City. Other speakers in the ninth year of […]
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Briefly, July 7, 2010
CUMBERLAND COUNTY “STUTTERING and Your Child: Help for Parents” is available on disc at public libraries. The presentation is designed to help parents detect stuttering and take action to help their child. It is produced by the nonprofit Stuttering Foundation and describes types of stuttering, how parents can help at home, and the role of […]
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Pianist tells life story in new book
Jacqueline Gourdin, who has played for 70 years, is a taskmaster who is devoted to her students.
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Potluck, June 30, 2010
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. Haddock chowder, crab meat rolls, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., takeout available, First Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. […]
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Blood Drives, June 30, 2010
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., Evergreen Manor, 328 North St., Saco Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cinemagic Grand, South Portland Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Library, Naples 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., […]
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Pemaquid program builds more than boats
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop is an anchor for people who are in transition.
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Greater Portland Events, June 30, 2010
FREEPORT Time change for parade The Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for 4 p.m. this year, rather than 10 a.m., on Sunday. The parade includes floats, marching groups, bands, people in costume, kids and more. Trophies will be awarded for the best entry. The parade is presented by Freeport Community Services. Folklore, ice […]
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Briefly, June 30, 2010
BANGOR WHILE STATIONED in Afghanistan, Capt. Jeff Whitten’s unit received nearly 3,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies that were sent by several Maine troops. Earlier this month, he presented the Girl Scouts of Maine with a mosaic of the American Flag and an actual flag that flew over the unit’s compound. Girl Scouts of Maine […]