AUGUSTA Alliance seeks nominations The Maine Children’s Alliance is accepting nominations for its 19th Annual Giraffe Awards. Established in 1995, the award celebrates people who “stick their necks out for kids,” to improve the well-being of Maine children and families. The awards recognize winners in varied categories that include outstanding individual, youth, business and organization […]
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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 at https://www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Maine Medical Center Max Timothy Fickett, born Feb. 26 to Darren and Rachel Fickett, Naples. Grandparents: Avis Boyer and Robert Boyer, both of Naples; Sherri […]
Give Blood
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 1 to 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Bridgton 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Wednesday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eagles Lodge, Rumford Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., St. Margaret’s Church, Old Orchard […]
Military Notes
Air Force Airman Lawrence W. Crosby graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Crosby is the son of Lawrence Crosby of Harrisburg, Ill., and Jeannette Martin of Bridgton. He is a 2012 graduate of Harrisburg High School. Army Pvt. Jermine E. German graduated from basic infantry training at Fort […]
Events
HIRAM AUCTION: The Ossipee Valley Agricultural Society will hold its second annual Take-a-Chance Auction Friday evening at Sacopee Valley Middle School at 115 South Hiram Road. Doors open to view items at 4 p.m., with the auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For more details, call 892-7904. OGUNQUIT CRAFT FAIR: […]
Births
Several area hospitals no longer provide birth announcements for publication. We will publish birth announcements from parents. Forms and instructions are available at https://www.pressherald.com/readerservices/Birth_Announcement.html For more information, please call 791-6300. Mercy Hospital Maxfield Corbett Barton, born Feb. 13 to Michael and Allison Barton, Portland. Grandparents: Denise Stoddard, Portland; Meredith Barton and Donald Barton, both of […]
Briefs
WISCASSET Hunger program launched A new program has been formed to supplement the Wiscasset school system’s free and reduced lunch program. The Feed Our Scholars project aims to end hunger among the school’s neediest students by raising funds to support the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s weekend backpack project to send them home with some nutritious […]
Military notes
Army National Guard Pvt. Josh M. VanHise has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. VanHise is the son of Oliver VanHise of Windham and Jennifer Hamel, and stepson of Daniel Hamel, of Hartland, Vt. He is a 2010 graduate of Windsor, Vt., High School. European Theater of Operations Associations, U.S.A., is […]
Honor roll
Bonny Eagle High School Second Quarter Honor Roll Grade 9 High Honors: Casey Ahlemeyer, Taylor Alcorn, Lucia Almeida, Troy Bogdahn, Devin Borchard, Tyler Collins, Jessica Dubois, Lindsey Durgin, Madison Freeman, Terrence Galdo, Jordan Garrigan-Swett, Brianna Gower, Hollen, Marissa Jeffords, Lily Lamkin, Madeline Logan, Allison Morin, Allison Moss, Delanna Swett, Alexis Thomas, Selena Vega, Desiree Wright; […]
Dean’s lists
University of Maine at Farmington Arundel: Christopher Roberts, Jennifer Vadnais; Auburn: Kelsey Blanchette, Hannah Carrier, Jonathan Delorme, Brittany Dixon, Emily Marron, Jocelyn Murphy; Bath: Madeleine Hicks, Leanne Keenan, Kelsey Marco; Berwick: Elizabeth Dunn, Brittany Hoffman, Kelsey Laplume; Bethel: Kailey Kennagh, Gabriel Perkins; Biddeford: Marc Bisson, Kaitlin Goulet, Megan Millette; Boothbay: Katrina Smith, Meghan Smith; Bowdoin: […]