• Air Force Maj. Dustin R. Ireland has completed a course in National Security Policy Information at U.S. Naval War College, Newport, R.I., along with other senior officers from all branches of service and civilian executives from various government agencies. Attendees were selected for their performance and future potential. Ireland is the son of Polly […]

YORK Stonewall Kitchen donates $10,000 to Camp Sunshine Local specialty food manufacturer and retailer Stonewall Kitchen has donated $10,000 to Camp Sunshine in Casco. Located along Sebago Lake, Camp Sunshine offers children with life-threatening illnesses and their families a place to relax together for a week and take a break from the extraordinary demands placed […]

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public. MONDAY Noon-6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford TUESDAY 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Walgreen’s, Main Street, Sanford 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Penobscot Bay Medical Center, Rockport 1-6 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Eldredge Road, Wells WEDNESDAY 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., St. Andre Healthcare, Pool Street, Biddeford 2-7 p.m., […]

Monday Noon to 6 p.m., St. Martha’s Church, Portland Road, Kennebunk 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, South Paris Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., City Hall, Pine Street, Lewiston Noon to 5 p.m., Sugarloaf Inn, Carrabassett Valley 1 to 6 p.m., Patten Free Library, Summer Street, Bath Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., […]

Courtesy photo Dance students perform in Drouin Dance Center’s spring 2013 recital. The center is holding open houses for its 2013-2014 class season from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at its facility at the Dana Warp Mill on Bridge Street in Westbrook, with snacks, tours and dance activities. For more information about the […]

Army Pvt. Maraka D. Soule has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Soule is a daughter of William and Wendy Soule of Buxton, and sister of Daniel Soule of South Portland. She is a 2012 graduate of South Portland High School. Army Reserve Pfc. Brianna L. Bower has graduated from basic […]

HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS Deering High School, Class of 1948, starting at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 21, potluck lunch at Ellie and Norm Campbell’s Heepstead Farm, 170 Ingalls Road, Bridgton. Bring a dish to share and folding chair. RSVP by Aug. 16 to Virginia Beach at [email protected] or 655-2260. Westbrook High School, Class of 1963, with Casco […]

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 Benjamin Robert Palmer, born July 31 to Robert and Laura (Perrault) Palmer, Bridgton. Grandparents: Jeanne and Ken Perrault, Bridgton; Kristin and Kevin Malley, Attleboro […]

Monday Haddock Chowder supper, 5:30 to 7 p.m., St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 12 Hodge St., Wiscasset. Adults: $9.50; children 10 and under: $4.75; under 5: free. Reservations suggested: 882-7184. Wednesday Ladies/Community breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m., BMC Diner, Richardson Street, Rangeley. 864-5844. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m.,  at My Place Teen Center, Foster Street […]