The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday Noon to 6 p.m., Wireless Zone, Sanford Tuesday 1 to 6 p.m., Exit Key Real Estate, Shapleigh 1 to 7 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Wednesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bank of America, Brunswick 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Meatloaf, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main […]
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OLD ORCHARD BEACH FUNDRAISER: The Community Animal Watch will host a fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Jumpin’ Jakes Seafood Cafe at 181 Saco Ave. Donated items are still being sought to offer as raffle items for the event. For more details, call Beverly Russell at 934-1677 or 286-5016. SCARBOROUGH SPEAKER: The Scarborough […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Offered in collaboration by Wayside Food Program, Trinity Lutheran Church and the Center. Chicken pot pie, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, […]
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College notes
Dean’s List Azusa, Calif., Pacific University: Sean Sidders, North Yarmouth. Bentley University, Waltham, Mass.: Troy Beauregard, Old Orchard Beach. Colby College, Waterville: Brittney Bell, Poland; Carolyn Bennett, Scarborough; Francesca Cone, Cape Neddick; Cecelia Conroy, Windham; Kelsey Conroy, Falmouth; Katherine Daigle, Springvale,; Samantha Drivas, South Portland; Cody Eaton, Springvale; Samantha Eddy, Brunswick; Sarah Fensore, New Gloucester; […]
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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. Bridgton Hospital Corbit Bennett James Ramey, born March 1 to Joseph and Mirika (Federico) Ramey, Kezar Falls. Grandparents: Sam and Kevin Federico, Kezar Falls; Debbie and […]
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BIDDEFORD Cosmetologists wanted The American Cancer Society is looking for licensed cosmetologists in York County who are interested in becoming trained volunteers for its “Look Good Feel Better” program. The program is a free, national public service program that helps women cancer patients improve their appearance and self-image by teaching them hands-on beauty techniques to […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Church, Sanford 1 to 6 p.m., Sokokis Function Hall, Limerick 2 to 7 p.m., Oxford Hills High School, South Paris Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Spruce Mountain High School, Jay 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., […]
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Military notes
Col. John R. Mosher was awarded the Legion of Merit during a March 13 ceremony at Camp Keyes, Augusta. The Legion of Merit is an armed forces award given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. It ranks sixth in the order of precedence. Mosher served the Maine Army National […]
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Thornton Academy Honor Roll
Second quarter Class of 2013 First Honors: Robert Begin, Samantha Butler, Stephen Comar, Alicia Curtin, Avery Dunn, Kendra Ermold, Adam Glynn, Meaghan Hamel, Natalie Hyde, Adilet Issayev, Karen Jacques, Sydney Kelly, Melissa Lennon, Zhiping Lin, Chenxinjia Liu, Connor McCrum, Rachel Moody, Quang Nguyen, Stephanie Pare, Kendall Pike, Alexey Savelyev, Hannah Scully, Hannah Sheehan, David Stone, […]