Bridgton Hospital William M. Wakefield, born June 10 to Darren and Maie (Parsons) Wakefield, Harrison. Grandparents: Linda Twitchell, Newry; Bonnie Parsons, Waterford; Henry Parsons, Waterford. Great-grandparents: Muriel Kimball, South Paris; Dorothy Murray, Auburn. Elle Kathryn Peace Walker, born June 20 to Chad and Victoria (Hawk) Walker, Bridgton. Maine Medical Center Chase Thomas Rojas, born Feb. […]
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WELLS High school’s Class of 2012 dedicates its class gift The class officers of the 2012 Wells High School graduating class recently gathered at the Wells Junior High School’s “Garden of Hope,” near the athletic facilities, to dedicate a copper wind sculpture at the running track that hosts the annual York County Relay for Life. […]
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Military notes
Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Curtis of Stacyville was awarded the Legion of Merit at a ceremony June 15 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Bangor. Curtis has served for 33 years. His wife, Kelley, and son Shea attended the ceremony. The Legion of Merit is awarded for extraordinarily meritorious conduct while discharging their […]
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Reunions
HIGH SCHOOLS South Portland High School, Class of 1944, 11:30 a.m. July 6 at Weathervane Restaurant, South Portland. Contact Carlene Farr at 772-0993. Falmouth High School, Class of 1963, 2 p.m. July 12, at Dianne Wilson Scammon’s house, 30 Ward Acres, Bridgton; noon July 13, at Gordon McKenney’s house, 26 Touassic Lane, Woolwich; and 10:30 […]
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Potluck
Wednesday 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. Pot roast, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $7. Spaghetti feast, 5 to 7 p.m., annual event […]
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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. Mid Coast Hospital Jackson Robert Bluteau, born June 10 to Joseph Bluteau and Elizabeth Raburn, Woolwich. Grandparents: Sherry and Kim Pinkham, Boothbay; Sally Bluteau, Hampden, Mass. […]
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Events
PORTLAND Senior driver safety courses planned for Friday, July 12 A Senior Driver Safety Course for ages 55 and older will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at Woods at Canco, 257 Canco Road. Come and review the latest safe driving strategies and earn auto insurance discounts. To register, call Ralph McLean […]
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Independence Day events
KENNEBUNK Old Home Week returns with daily events for the entire family scheduled from Tuesday through Saturday at various venues around the town beginning with a market night from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a movie in the park at 8:30 p.m. A fireworks display is planned for dusk Thursday at Gooch’s Beach. […]
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SANFORD Waban group home gets Painting Week makeover Waban’s group home on Riverview Street was the beneficiary of a recent Sherwin-Williams National Painting Week donation of supplies, labor and expertise needed to paint the home. Waban provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities Each year, the national paint retailer sends thousands of employees […]
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY Westbrook, Standish pupils win ‘Happiness’ contest Garelick Farms has selected Westbrook Middle School sixth-grader Kaitryn Pitt and fourth-grader Colby Frost of George E. Jack School in Standish as Cumberland County winners of its “Pure Happiness” Design Contest. Kaitryn and Colby will each receive a $500 savings bond and $500 for the art department […]