Portland High School senior Michaela Boissoneault has been named a National YoungArts Foundation Merit Winner in theater. She was among 685 young artists recognized for outstanding work and accomplishment from approximately 10,000 applicants. Winners are eligible to participate in the Emmy-nominated HBO series “YoungArts MasterClass” and events in Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.youngarts.org […]

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 Mydland Francis Roberts, born Jan. 2 to Andrew Roberts and Lakin Jordan, Old Orchard Beach. Grandparents: Jeff and Dorie Hamilton, Richton, Miss.; Keith Roberts, […]

Consul General of France Fabien Fieschi learned firsthand about Maine’s Franco-American culture and history during a whirlwind visit to the state in December. His Dec. 7 visit brought him to a cultural event in Lewiston, and to meetings with civic and political leaders from the Franco-American community. Fieschi’s day in Maine began by meeting Gov. […]

Dean’s List Berry College, Rome, Ga.: Cecilia Shields-Auble, Yarmouth. Dean College, Franklin, Mass: Karly Allen, Scarborough; Makenzie Goudreau, East Waterboro; Leilani Ricardo, Parsonfield; Lynne Schabhetl, Bridgton; Andrew Wyman, Durham. Harding University, Searcy, Ark.: Kurtis Grant, Cornish; Abbie Adkison, Gorham; Michelle Heroux, Harrison; Brittany Wilson, North Yarmouth; Brooke Durgin, Portland. High Point, N.C., University: Caitlin Kane, […]

Wednesday Beef or veggie stew, salad, dessert, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free with donations accepted. Call Nancy at 627-4374 for transportation. Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, dessert, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Post 832, 50 Peary Terrace, […]

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. At Home Odetta Violet Wentworth, born Dec. 30 to Noah Wentworth and Flora Brown, Arundel. Grandparents: Deborah Gordon, Portland; Ian Brown, North Yarmouth; Marilyn Wentworth, Arundel; […]

FIRST QUARTER Seniors – High Honors: Carolyn Adams, Samuel Beaulieu, Olivia Conrad, McKenzie Gray, Quinn Hathcock, Matthew Highland, Nicole Hoehle, Julia Kameisha, Daniel Keliher, John Munroe, Carlene Shaw, Jacob Smith, Michael Smith, Elizabeth Thompson, Abby Vogel, Amy Wasielewski. Honors: Sarah Becker, Anna Bernard, Jorge Borda, Mark Brown, Jack Clayton, Calvin Cooper, Caelainn Costello, Sara Costello, Ethan […]

The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Camden National Bank, Belfast Tuesday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., TD Bank, Portland Wednesday Noon to 5 p.m., FHC, Inc., Bowdoin Noon to 5 p.m., Elks Lodge, Saco Thursday 1 to 6 p.m., Lions Club, Kittery Friday […]

Army Pvt. Sean R. Clarke has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Clarke is the son of Richard Clarke and nephew of Michael Clarke, both of Yarmouth. He is a 2011 graduate of Yarmouth High School. Navy Seaman Apprentice Andrew P. Brandis, son of Ginny and Paul Brandis of Berwick, recently […]