By Dick Desmarais

Tuesday, Oct. 23, starting at 6 p.m., the 2013 Waldo County Budget Committee will hold their first meeting with the County Commissioners at their offices. At this meeting, the commissioners will present their proposed budget to the committee.

Thursday, Oct. 25, starting at 7 p.m., the North Station Building Committee will meet in the Dan Rich Public Safety Building.

The Warm Coat Project in Waldo County has added the Dan Rich Public Safety Building in Searsport as a drop off point for clean coats, warm sweaters and blankets.

The Searsport Community Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday (Election Day), Nov. 6, from 1 until 6 p.m. in the Town Hall. For more information or an appointment please call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org.