Maine Principals’ Association Principal’s Award is given to a high school senior for academic achievement and good citizenship. A luncheon for all the recipients will be held in Bangor in April. In addition, five attendees will receive a $1,000 scholarship in honor of former MPA Director Horace O. McGowan. Kennebunk High School: Hannah Rolland; Wells […]
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Don Perkins: Spirits at home in blacksmith’s barn
In a 150-year-old barn wine is fermenting. Steve Linne made his first vintage at Blacksmiths Winery in 1999 and continues to experiment with offerings that highlight the local flavor of Maine. Located right off Route 302 in South Casco across from Cry of the Loon gift shop, Linne likes being in a place with lots […]
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Businesses doing Good Works
SOUTHERN MAINE Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution recently donated more than $337,000 to non-profits across Southern Maine. The funds will benefit food pantries, fuel assistance programs, schools and youth programs. It will also support programs for the elderly, the arts and the environment. Bangor Savings Bank awarded $500 checks to Hospice of Southern Maine and […]
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Don Perkins: Residents to give pond a closer look
For the past 35 years Jeff Stern and his family have enjoyed summers at their camp on Woods Pond in Bridgton. Woods Pond is perhaps the only water body of any size left in the Lakes Region that has not had a watershed survey. This coming April, Stern hopes to lead a group of dedicated […]
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Honor Roll: Westbrook High School
Quarter 2 Seniors – High Honors: Gabrielle Crouse, Mikala Varela; Honors: Faaiza Almubarak, Nathan Casazza, Trevor Driscoll, Andrea Giovanoli, Hannah Gowen, Adam King, Jared Randall, Graham Strondak, Andrew Watson, Terry Webber, Rachel William. Juniors – High Honors: Ian Murray, Whitney Wallace; Honors: Felicia Allen, Sierra Alley, Amna Almubarak, Christopher Bailey, Emily Blackmore, Kevin Bois, Alicia […]
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College Notes
Awards Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y.: Nathan Lynch of Scarborough has been inducted into the Colgate chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, national scholastic honorary society that recognizes outstanding academic achievement of first-year students. Dean’s List Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y.: Danielle Clements, York; Cassandra Hamann, Lyman; Sunny Pinkham, Kittery Point; Michael Anthony, Westbrook; Jonathan Coppi, Hollis; Kari […]
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Blood Drives
The following American Red Cross blood drives are open to the public: Today Noon to 5:30 p.m., Saint Martha’s Church, Kennebunk 1 to 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southern Maine Community College, South Portland 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Goodall […]
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Events
PORTLAND A canine cocktail party Planet Dog’s 8th Annual Valentine’s Day Canine Cocktail Party will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Planet Dog Company Store, 211 Marginal Way. The annual fundraising event will feature a popular dog kissing contest, free treats and beer and wine. The longest, sloppiest buddy-to-owner kiss wins […]
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Potluck
Wednesday Community lunch and social, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with chowder, soup and sandwiches. Community Hall, Route 121, Otisfield. Free. Thursday Community meal with chicken and gravy, noon, Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St., Westbrook. Per person: $4. Free supper, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., entrance at the back, North Parish Congregational Church, 893 Main […]
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School Notes
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program: several area students have been named candidates in the program, one of the highest honors for high school students. About 140 students are selected nationally from the country’s top graduating seniors. Finalists will be announced in May and will be honored in Washington, D.C. in June. The local candidates are: Cape […]