Army Reserve Pfc. Thomas C. Garvin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Garvin is the son of Pam Garvin of Steep Falls and is a 2005 graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, Standish. Army National Guard Spec. Megan E. Everest has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, […]
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GORHAM Talented high school athlete to attend national 4-H event Charlene Landry, a Gorham High School senior, has been selected as one of four delegates to represent Maine at the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Ga., this November. National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the 4-H program. Landry is captain of her high […]
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BIDDEFORD Exhibit to honor Kennedy A one-hour tribute, honoring the life of President John F. Kennedy, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Motorland Vintage America in the North Dam Mill at 2 Main St. The event is being held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination. Presenters Tim Stentiford and intern Caleb […]
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SEVERAL AREA HOSPITALS no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html. For more information, call 791-6300. MID COAST HOSPITAL Lucy Grace Redlon, born Oct. 31 to John and Jane (Johnson) Redlon, Topsham. Grandparents: Nancy Johnson, Topsham; John Nolan, Anderson, S.C.; Heidi Redlon, […]
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Potlucks
Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., Keep’s Corner Cafe, Main Street, Rangeley. Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Stuff Swap – bring a small item to exchange. Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered […]
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Tate House gets preservation boost of presidential proportions
Re-enactor George Baker will portray John Adams, the nation’s second president, at a fundraiser Saturday.
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SOUTH PORTLAND Garden club hosts supper, talk Osewantha Garden Club of South Portland will meet at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday for its annual harvest supper in the Wright Room at the First Congregational Church on Cottage Road The business meeting will be followed by a pot roast supper at 6 p.m. and a presentation by guest […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 7 a.m. to noon, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston. 2 to 6 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, Main Street, Rangeley Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Edward Little High School, 77 Harris St., Auburn 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southern Maine Community […]
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WINDHAM Riding center event raises $85,000 Riding To The Top Therapeutic Riding Center netted a record $85,000 benefiting children and adults with disabilities at its recently held Sixth Annual Triple B: Boots, Band and BBQ event. Proceeds from the event also will benefit the center’s therapy horses. KENNEBUNK Gift will assist robotics team The Kennebunk […]
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Military Notes
Honoring Veterans on Veterans Day, featuring an ecumenical service at 11 a.m., a flagpole ceremony at noon and a 1 p.m. panel discussion with several veterans. All events are free and open to the public and are held at Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish. A Harvest of Resources Fair, 10 a.m. to […]