Air Force Airman 1st Class Noah R. Burdick graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. He is the son of Elizabeth Burdick of Watertown, N.Y., and John Burdick of Scarborough. Burdick graduated from Sackets Harbor (N.Y.) Central School and Drexel University, Philadelphia. Air Force Airman Samantha S. Marcello graduated from […]
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Blood Drives, June 9, 2010
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public:Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Southern Maine Medical Center, BiddefordSaturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Philip’s Church, Lyman 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mason Harmony, GorhamMonday 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco 1 to 6 p.m., St. Christopher’s Church, YorkTuesday […]
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Training dogs to help
The NEADS program provides companion dogs for people who are deaf or disabled.
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Potluck, June 9, 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. Local foods, 6:30 p.m. to support Lots to Gardens youth program with live music. Per person: $10. Call 513-3844 for […]
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Briefly Greater Portland, June 9
STATEWIDE THE GRAND LODGE OF MASONS in Maine conducts Child Identification Programs free of charge to the public. The program consists of performing digital fingerprints, photos and video, as well as taking a DNA sample. All this data is transferred to a compact disc. A printout is provided, along with two identification cards that the […]
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Kennebunk High School Honor Roll, June 9, 2010
Kennebunk High School Third quarterFreshmen – High Honors: Joshua Behrens, Calvin Beneck, John Burns, David Cavagnaro, Shelby Cook, Elizabeth Craig, Connor Curran, Jedd Dill, Hayley Frank, Sophie Gaulkin, Colby Harrison, Samuel Hickson, Katelyn Hirst, Matthew Inglis, Grace Jandro, Sabrina Kayser, Kimberlee Keithley, Sierra Kuun, Molly Lapointe, Tori Leonard, Trevor Luck, Nicholas Manuel, Kristen Metevier, Samantha […]
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Briefly Regional, June 9, 2010
STANDISH The School Nutrition Association has named Barbara Rose, SAD 6 director of school nutrition, as state and regional outstanding director of the year and a candidate for the national outstanding director of the year award. Rose, of Standish, will be recognized during the association’s annual national conference in Dallas this July for her exceptional […]
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Greater Portland Events, June 9
FREEPORT Rotary Club road race The Freeport Rotary Club is presenting the 15th annual Close to the Coast 5K, 10K and kids 1K races, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Winslow Park, rain or shine. Refreshments, art projects and games will also be held. Registration the day of the event can be completed between 7:15 […]
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Lakes Region: Counting loons: Audubon wantsto know where the birds are
I often hear the first cry of the loon on Sebago Lake in early April. And with their return, I take solace that all is right with the season. Right now, many loons are laying their eggs along our lakes. With nests close to the water’s edge, both male and female take turns incubating the […]
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Les Franco Americains: Woman’s ancestor came to Quebec for king
Waterville native Marilyn Leonie Lacombe Snipe delights in talking about her Franco-American heritage. Her growing-up stories are entertaining and educational. She recently participated in an oral history project with Lea Esty, a French language student at the University of Maine at Augusta. “I have all sorts of things to say about my French heritage,” she […]