After 10 years of running it as a community-based event at his home, Steve Workman moves it to a commercial space but keeps the volunteer spirit.
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Potluck
Wednesday Corn chowder, minestrone soup, sandwiches, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free. Donations welcome. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., My Place Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Chicken parmesan on ziti, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 […]
Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Athletic Center, 11 Old County Road, Hebron 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wireless Zone, 1209 Main St., Sanford 1 to 6 p.m., American Legion, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 14 Great […]
Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. BRIDGTON HOSPITAL Dean Tristian Hazzard, born Aug. 21 to Christian and Victoria (Richardson) Hazzard, Hiram. Grandparents: Stephanie Richardson and Michael Hatch, Brownfield Damien Carter Taitam, born […]
Events
PORTLAND Help with health challenges Frustrated with living a “Used to Do” lifestyle? A six-week series of Living Well Workshops will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Oct. 23 through Nov. 27 at the Woods at Canco for individuals dealing with chronic illness or physical health challenges. The workshops teach how to better […]
Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available here. For more information, please call 791-6300. BRIDGTON HOSPITAL Hadley Rowan Merriam, born Sept. 13 to Seth Merriam and Heather Anderson, Casco. Grandparents: Debra and Judd Vreeland, Oxford, Md.; Norma and Fremont Merriam, […]
Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: MONDAY 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 403 Main St., Saco 2 to 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Church, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stonewall Kitchen, York TUESDAY 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lincoln Academy, Newcastle 8 […]
Events
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Learn about community forest The Conservation Commission will hold an informal discussion on managing a community forest for both the short- and long-term at 7 p.m. Monday in the Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Chambers. Guest speaker Tin Smith, a board member of the Great Works Regional Land Trust, will share strategies […]
Potluck
WEDNESDAY Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the center. Baked pork chops, rolls, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. THURSDAY Community meal with ham, mashed potatoes, noon, Westbrook-Warren […]