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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 Griffin Ray Ramsey, born Jan. 21 to Ronald and Melissa (Shelton) Ramsey, South Paris. Grandparents: Dave and Brenda Shelton, Oxford; Caroline Ramsey, Lincoln, R.I. […]

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Blood Drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine Medical Center, Portland 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodall Hospital, Sanford Tuesday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital, Norway 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Maine College of Art, Portland Noon to 6 p.m., University […]

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Potluck

Monday Benefit night, 4 to 9 p.m., a portion of sales will be donated to South Portland High School track and field teams. Willow’s Pizza, South Portland.  Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Shepherd’s pie, salad, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary […]

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Military Notes

Marine Corps Pvt. Damien M. Brume, son of Patrick Brume of Cumberland, has graduated from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.  Air Force Airman Abby L. Geiling graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Janet Geiling of Scarborough and is […]

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Events

BELFAST Winter adventures workshop The Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club will offer a Winter Hiking Skills Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the First Church Belfast UCC at 8 Court St. Chapter leaders Peter Broderick and Laura Flight will discuss clothing, gear, snow travel and other essentials to prepare for outdoor […]

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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 parmesan sandwich, fries, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, South Portland. Per person: $6. Thursday Community meal with baked chicken, noon, […]

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Blood drives

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saint Joseph’s College, Standish Noon to 6 p.m., North Parish Congregational Church, Sanford Tuesday 1 to 6:45 p.m., University of New England, Biddeford Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., York County Community College, Wells 2:30 to 7:30 […]

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Briefs

LISBON FALLS Eagle Scout benefits town Cheverus High School senior Zachary Walker-Elders has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Walker-Elders has been a Scout since age 6, first as a member of Cub Pack 109 and then as a member of Boy Scout Troop […]

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College notes

Graduations Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta: Kyle Cianchette, Cumberland. Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.: Rachel Greenlaw, Topsham. Advanced Degrees Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta: Adam Lord of Gorham, master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering. Dean’s List Alfred, N.Y., University: Emily Drummond, Freeport; Kevin O’Connor, South Portland. Becker College, Worcester, Mass.: Hilary McEwen, Sanford; Allison Twomey, Limington. Beloit, […]

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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 Henry Arthur-Augustus Kilborn, born Jan. 12 to Todd and Nicole (Carey) Kilborn, Bridgton. Grandparents: Patricia Carey, Stowe, Vt.; Arthur and Elaine Kilborn, Bridgton. Great-grandparent: […]