http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest Staff Storys posted to Knox VillageSoup. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:31 EDT Tue, 21 May 2013 07:40:31 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552823/CG_logo.gif 138 50 http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rock-coast-rollers-babys-first-brawl-quite-an-opening-act/1002007?source=rss ]]> The Rock Coast Rollers women's flat track roller derby hosted their first home bout of the season, "Baby’s First Brawl," on Saturday, May 18 at the Midcoast Recreation Center. A portion of the proceeds from the event were donated to Andy O'Brien, a 3-year-old Lincolnville boy battling brain cancer. "The league is excited to introduce two teams comprised of a mixed lineup of both veterans and rookies, the latter ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rock-coast-rollers-babys-first-brawl-quite-an-opening-act/1002007 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/panthers-finish-regular-season-with-solid-efforts/1003772?source=rss Medomak Valley track-and-field athletes competed in their final regular-season meet on Friday, May 17 at Mount Ararat. The Panthers' next meet will be the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B championships on Saturday, May 25 in Bath. On May 17, the girls team scores were: Mount Ararat 104, Brunswick 99, Medomak Valley 58 and Morse of Bath 35. The boys team scores were Mount Ararat 115, Brunswick 91, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/panthers-finish-regular-season-with-solid-efforts/1003772 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:54 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/behind-hendrickson-belloguets-bat-panthers-upend-warriors/1004325?source=rss The Camden Hills and Medomak Valley baseball and softball squads were in action Friday, May 17, with the four squads looking to cement late-season victories with the postseason just around the corner. The Panther softball team emerged victorious with an 8-6 win over Nokomis, while the Panther baseball squad was not as fortunate, falling 10-4 to the Warriors in a pair of games in Newport. The Windjammer squads ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/behind-hendrickson-belloguets-bat-panthers-upend-warriors/1004325 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:45:30 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/last-chance-to-enter-one-of-a-kind-raffle/1003376?source=rss ]]> Time is running out to buy your ticket for the second annual Coastal Mountains Land Trust Raffle! Only 150 tickets will be sold, at $100 apiece. The winners will be drawn Tuesday, May 28. Top prize in this one-of-a-kind raffle is an exclusive Summit Sunset Party at romantic Beech Nut. For one special night, the historic, sod-roofed house will host the winner and up to 40 friends and family, with the Land Trust ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/last-chance-to-enter-one-of-a-kind-raffle/1003376 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/st-george-reaches-agreement-with-kennel-owners/1004350?source=rss ]]> St. George reached a last minute agreement in the hallway of Rockland Superior Court Monday, May 20, with residents who raise dogs for law enforcement to resolve a years-long issue involving infractions of the town's animal control ordinance. Andrew and Lisa Gerakaris currently own 16 dogs in Tenants Harbor. The couple raise German Shepherds for law enforcement, including border patrol and state police. An ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/st-george-reaches-agreement-with-kennel-owners/1004350 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Juliette Laaka) Cops & Courts http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/layton-rodrigue-demonstrate-toughest-mettle-in-family-triathlon-festival/1004193?source=rss ]]> It was, by all accounts, a true celebration of the triathlon, including the hard work and confidence-building of the sport, and the disciplines of swimming, biking and running that make up the activity. And let us not forget the fun-filled, family atmosphere and unwavering encouragement directed to the participants from the event's many volunteers. Such was the scenario for the fourth annual Family Triathlon ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/layton-rodrigue-demonstrate-toughest-mettle-in-family-triathlon-festival/1004193 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Ken Waltz) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/march-for-babies-raises-more-than-27-000/1004121?source=rss ]]> Approximately 200 residents joined together May 19 in support of the smallest citizens of Rockland — babies — by participating in the 2013 March for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes. The Rockland Elks Lodge was packed with strollers, families and corporate teams who raised more than $27,000 to help babies be born healthy. Special guests at the day’s events included Amanda Hernandez and her son Damari Zelee, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/march-for-babies-raises-more-than-27-000/1004121 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) News http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-national-supports-the-run-for-your-life-emergency-service-challenge/1004349?source=rss ]]> Camden National Bank is supports the Emergency Service Challenge. ESC is comprised of local firefighters and paramedics who challenge motivated individuals to actively participate in providing emergency services within their community. Pictured here, Camden National Bank Camden Market Manager Jane Dagley presents a donation to Camden firefighter, Cheyne Hansen, towards the organization’s Run for Your Life ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-national-supports-the-run-for-your-life-emergency-service-challenge/1004349 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/eaton-joins-allen-insurance-and-financial/1004347?source=rss ]]> Lindsey Eaton of Hope has joined Allen Insurance and Financial as a scanning associate in the company's Camden office. A Camden native and graduate of Camden Hills Regional High School, Eaton is new to the insurance industry and is studying for her Maine property and casualty license as part of the Allen Insurance and Financial in-house education program. As a scanning associate, Eaton plays a key role in Allen's ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/eaton-joins-allen-insurance-and-financial/1004347 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/humane-society-launches-capital-campaign-for-new-shelter/1004130?source=rss ]]> On May 18, the Pope Memorial Humane Society of Knox County announced the launch of a capital campaign to generate funding for a new 10,075-square-foot animal care facility. The need and opportunity for this new, expanded shelter emerged as the organization developed its strategy for addressing the future requirements of the Midcoast communities it serves. The new shelter facility will include 28 roomier kennels ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/humane-society-launches-capital-campaign-for-new-shelter/1004130 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:44:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/grand-prix-of-ducks-comes-to-camden/1004330?source=rss Don't miss the Grand Prix of ducks this Memorial Day weekend in Camden as a 2,500 bright yellow ducks will bob and weave down the Megunticook River and over the falls to make a spectacular splash into Camden Harbor to raise funds for local charities. Bring the whole family and cheer on your little duckie Saturday, May 25 at Camden's town landing. The race starts at noon. Starting at 11 a.m., there will be a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/grand-prix-of-ducks-comes-to-camden/1004330 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:31:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/education-briefs/999408?source=rss ]]> Camden resident graduates from Georgetown University Law Center WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Molly Masenga of Camden graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in a commencement ceremony held May 19. While at Georgetown, Masenga was a research editor at the Journal of National Security Law and Policy and a research assistant for Professor James Zirkle. She also spent a summer as an ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/education-briefs/999408 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:24:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/oceanside-high-school-east-students-of-the-month/1004164?source=rss ]]> Oceanside High School East announces its March students of the month. They are: senior Jacob Tyler, junior Jalynn Hurd and sophomore Paige Tyler. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/oceanside-high-school-east-students-of-the-month/1004164 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/locals-in-river-arts-exphrasis/1004287?source=rss River Arts will host a special evening program that celebrates the creation and interpretation of works of local artists into the language of poetry, as well as music and dance. The event will be held Thursday, May 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the new River Arts gallery on Route 1. Titled “Exphrasis,” the event will showcase 17 works of art from the current “Dreams, Reverie, Reflections” juried exhibition at the ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/locals-in-river-arts-exphrasis/1004287 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:47:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Arts & Entertainment http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/new-work-new-ideas-opens-craft/1004273?source=rss ]]> A curated selection of new work and new ideas by CRAFT Gallery artists will open it for the season Friday, May 24. CRAFT is located in the downtown courtyard at 12 Elm St. CRAFT features thoughtful new work by calligraphy artist Jan Owen, whose panels of texts address science and humanities; freedom and equality; the Declaration of Independence; and the role of social media in the Arab Spring. The panels are ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/new-work-new-ideas-opens-craft/1004273 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Arts & Entertainment http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-weekend-at-mars-hall/1004258?source=rss ]]> Mars Hall Gallery will open its doors for a special pre-season event this weekend. The two-day St. George Sales into Summer event will feature the Recycled Zoo work of Brian Read. Read creates whimsical animal sculptures of scrap and recycled metal that is welded and painted. The results are great for the garden or the home. The gallery’s new wing will showcase an eclectic mix of paintings and 3-D art by gallery ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/memorial-weekend-at-mars-hall/1004258 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:27:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Arts & Entertainment http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/midcoast-squads-continue-to-experience-net-gains-as-season-winds-down/1004171?source=rss The end of the regular season for high school boys and girls tennis, barring postponements due to inclement weather, is set for Monday, May 20 for Midcoast squads. Oceanside, Camden Hills and Medomak Valley all were in action Friday, May 17, with only the Windjammer boys and girls squads able to earn notches in the win column. Both Windjammer teams prevailed over the Panthers, with the girls earning a 4-1 win in ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/midcoast-squads-continue-to-experience-net-gains-as-season-winds-down/1004171 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:11:18 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Sports http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/walsh-launches-latest-fairy-book/1004198?source=rss ]]> Liza Gardner Walsh will launch a new fairy book Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owl & Turtle Bookshop, 33 Bay View St.. Walsh’s “Fairy House Handbook” captured the magical world of fairy houses, sharing fairy lore, fairy do’s and don'ts and fairy wisdom. In her new book, “Fairy Garden Handbook,” she brings this magical world to life in a friendly, how-to book for parents and children that combines a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/walsh-launches-latest-fairy-book/1004198 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Arts & Entertainment http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/jonason-closes-coastal-music-therapy/1004218?source=rss Trish Jonason, music therapist and owner of Coastal Music Therapy, will be closing her business Friday, May 24. After seven years in the Midcoast, Jonason and her family are moving to Massachusetts to pursue career and graduate school opportunities. Jonason expressed thanks for the support and patronage of music therapy by Quarry Hill and Windward Gardens in Camden; Lincoln Homes in Newcastle; Little Learners ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/jonason-closes-coastal-music-therapy/1004218 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Arts & Entertainment http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/1003390?source=rss The following deed transfers were recorded from May 10 to May 16 at Knox County Registry of Deeds. Appleton Dale F. Edgecomb Estate to Marie A. Edgecomb. Camden Ami Richter Ebright Trust, Kokins Family Revocable Trust 2004 and Melissa Hall Trust to Ami Richter Ebright. Sandra G. Shute, Alan G. Elliott, Peter F. Elliott and Jeffrey M. Elliott to Kathleen Maynes and Robert Maynes. Robert J. Lawson and Nancy E. ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/knox-county-deeds/1003390 Mon, 20 May 2013 11:20:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Cops & Courts