News Briefs

Freeport Historical Society to host volunteer program

FREEPORT — The Freeport Historical Society will host a brief discussion on the volunteer opportunities available at the organization's headquarters, Harrington House at 45 Main St., Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Dog training club to hold annual trials

BATH — The Casco Bay Dog Training Club is hosting its annual obedience and rally trials Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, at Bath Middle School. The club is holding its 28th and 29th certified AKC trials. Dogs of all breeds are brought by their handlers from all over the eastern...

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Friday, April 10, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Work begins on I-295 rehab project

TOPSHAM — Preliminary reconstruction of Interstate 295 northbound has begun, causing a lane closure between Exit 28 in Brunswick and Exit 31 in Topsham. The full closure of the northbound lanes will follow when work begins on June 15 for the stretch of I-295 running from Topsham t...

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Friday, April 10, 2009 at 11:48 am
Falmouth Fire-EMS recognizes workers' service

FALMOUTH — More than 120 people attended the Fire-EMS Department's annual Awards Recognition Dinner last Saturday to honor firefighters and emergency medical technicians for their service to the community. Sophia Njaa was presented the Recruit of the Year Award, Gregory Murphy rec...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11:13 pm
Historical society hosts luncheon

FALMOUTH —Members and friends of the Falmouth Historical Society are invited to an Herb Tasting Luncheon at noon on Tuesday, April 21 in the Russell Room of the Falmouth Memorial Library. Tate Museum and Gardens Horticulturalist James Perley will present "Informal Herb and Ki...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Public Safety awards night is April 18

SCARBOROUGH —The Scarborough Public Safety Annual Awards Night is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at Scarborough High School's Winslow Homer Auditorium. Open to the public, the event will recognize police, fire and rescue personnel as well as residents that have gone...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Bank holds 'kitten shower'

SCARBOROUGH — April showers bring May flowers – and kitten supplies. Biddeford Savings in Scarborough is helping the Animal Welfare Society handle the influx of kittens that happens each spring by holding a "kitten shower." For about a month, the Scarborough branch on ...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Seniors asked to share Cape stories

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society will host a three part series for senior citizens through the town's community services department. The series, titled "I remember Cape Elizabeth: senior stories extraordinary memories," will focus on participants s...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Land trust to host Earth Day event

CAPE ELIZABETH — The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust will host an Earth Day celebration April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Festivities will take place at the CELT office at 330 Ocean House Road. The first annual Earth Day celebration is dedicated to providing the families of Cape Elizabeth ...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009
City Council to discuss expanding recycling

SOUTH PORTLAND — The City Council on Monday will discuss ways to expand the city's curbside recycling program to include 1,100 apartment and condominium units throughout the city. City officials encourage the public to attend and voice their opinions of the options to be presente...

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Thursday, April 9, 2009