Dean’s List Colby College, Waterville: Robert Barnum, Nobleboro; Geoffrey Bell and Laura-Margaret Eaton, Elizabeth DiMarco, all of Yarmouth; Christian Bertelsen, East Boothbay; Jordan Cadorette Kellie Fisher, both of Biddeford; Rebecca Chenard, Veronica Foster, both of Saco; Jamie Curley, Rachel Haines, Noah Teachey, all of Topsham; Elizabeth Davis, Lyman; Elizabeth Davis, Kyle Donovan, Nathan Katsiaficas, Maureen […]
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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 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Elm Street Congregational Church, Camden 1 to 6 p.m., North Yarmouth Academy, Yarmouth Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Brunswick Wednesday 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Free meal, 5 to 6 p.m., at Mission Possible Teen Center, Foster Street entrance, Westbrook. Thursday Community meal with ham, mashed potatoes, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Friday Friday lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland. Haddock chowder: $8; lobster roll: […]
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AUGUSTA Maine state service award winners First lady Anne LePage presented service awards to seven winners during the recently held 26th Annual Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism ceremony. The program honors individuals for their leadership efforts that positively affect Maine residents. Winners included: Volunteer of the Year – Janice Bilodeau of Auburn; National Service […]
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Events
SACO Day to drop hazardous waste A Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Saco Public Works department at 351 North St. A list is available on the public works website at www.sacomaine.org detailing items that are being accepted for drop-off or call 284-6641. CAMDEN Cake Walk […]
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Honor Roll: Scarborough High School
Third Quarter Honor roll Seniors – High Honors: Hannah Anderson, Haela Booth-Howe, Amber Bowen, Dominique Burnham, Haley Carignan, Alison Davis, Rachel Dick, Meghan Doiron, Daniel Farley, Grace Hachey, Alexander Henny, Kelsey Howard, Kennedy Johnson, Peter Krahe, Alexander Kyte, Gable Lau, Megan Loiselle, Samuel Moore, Wout Moulin, Kathryn Odden, Allison Orr, Meghan Porter, Kaitlin Reynolds, Susan […]
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Don Perkins: Neglected horses find salvation in Windham
Two Shetland-sized miniature horses from Massachusetts have touched people’s hearts and are fortunate to be in Windham. Misty and Michelle are now getting something valuable they did not receive at their former home — loving care. Two weeks ago, these horses arrived at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals on Windham’s River […]
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Births
At home Niall Brian Roth, born April 24 to Molly Farranto Roth and Charlie Roth, Freeport. Bridgton Hospital Kaiden Domenic Rickett, born April 12 to Katelyn Cann and Keith Rickett, Naples. Grandparents: William and Christina Cann, Pelham, N.H.; Keith Sr. and Bonnie Rickett, Naples. Great-grandparents: Joan Cann, Everett, Mass.; Dianne Apt, Eastport; Bob Rickett and […]
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Military Notes
Army Pfc. Isaiah R. Bruns has graduated from the Fire Support Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. Bruns is the son of Richard and Amy Bruns of Bridgton and is a 2011 graduate of Lake Region High School, Naples. Army Pvt. Matthew A. Alves has graduated from basic infantry training at […]
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Events
WINDHAM Medicare seminar Southern Maine Agency on Aging will offer a Medicare seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and May 13 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 919 Roosevelt Trail. The goal of the seminar is to help people sort through Medicare options. A benefit specialist will be available from 10 a.m. to […]