http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest Briefs posted to Knox VillageSoup. Sun, 19 May 2013 03:50:30 EDT Sun, 19 May 2013 03:50:30 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/strong-rich-dark-and-smooth/1003807?source=rss ]]> We're talking about our new rum!! ;) Kraken in the HOUSE! Here are the specials for the evening! Don't forget to check the drink list!!! BRICKS RESTAURANT SOUPS CREAMY TOMATO BUTTERNUT BISQUE MIKE’S HAM AND VEGETABLE WITH BEANS APPETIZER SPECIALS BRUCHETTA … $5 GARLIC CROSTINI TOPPED W/ CHOPPED TOMATOES, BASIL, GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, PARMESAN $ BALSAMIC REDUCTION BONELESS BUFFALO WINGS … $8 GARLIC ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/strong-rich-dark-and-smooth/1003807 Sat, 18 May 2013 17:21:08 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Dining http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/used-equipment-updates-may-18-2013/1003296?source=rss ]]> Union Farm Equipment has updated the Used Equipment List. This week we added a 2005 Kubota B21 tractor, loader, backhoe. We also added a 2001 Kubota BX2200D with a loader and mid mount mower. Additionally, we added a 2004 Kubota BX1500 with a mid mount mower. Other additions include a Sitrex SM120L 3 point hitch finish mower and a 2001 Walker MT20 with a 48” deck. You can see these units and the rest of our used ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/used-equipment-updates-may-18-2013/1003296 Sat, 18 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Home & Garden http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/6-13-coastal-farms-and-foods-tour/1001818?source=rss ]]> On Thursday, June 13, at 1 p.m. the Belfast Co-op is sponsoring a tour of Coastal Farms and Foods in Belfast, the midcoast's new food processing hub. Farmers, gardeners and berry growers can now store and process their food products in this new $2 million storage and processing facility. The facility includes a kitchen where food processors can make and sell their own products. Located at 248 Northport Ave (Route ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/6-13-coastal-farms-and-foods-tour/1001818 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:42:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/nonprofit-health-insurance-for-mainers/1003248?source=rss ]]> On Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm at the Belfast Free Library, located at 106 High Street, the community is invited to a presentation with Kevin Lewis, CEO of Maine Community Health Options, a nonprofit organization that will provide affordable health insurance to Maine people and small businesses beginning in January 2014. Maine Community Health Options (MCHO) is a consumer operated and oriented plan created with ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/nonprofit-health-insurance-for-mainers/1003248 Sat, 18 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Health & Wellness http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/open-house-at-bartlett-woods-today-1-00-pm-4-30-pm/1001245?source=rss ]]> GOURMET CUISINE, RAFFLE & LIVE MUSIC. Please join us to celebrate the completion of our new expansion! After two years of planning and a year of construction, we are excited to open our doors to the public. Come spend a fun & informative afternoon, complete with live music, a raffle and gourmet snacks. Bartlett Woods Retirement Community is located at 20 Bartlett Drive (upper Talbot Avenue) in Rockland, Maine. For... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/open-house-at-bartlett-woods-today-1-00-pm-4-30-pm/1001245 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:54:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/looking-for-furniture-with-a-new-look/1001861?source=rss ]]> Looking for a varied selection of home furnishing used to mean a trip to one of Maine’s larger cities, but as the mid-coast area continued to expand local shopping options have grown as well. The Route 90 corridor has welcomed new business, both large and small, from Rockport to Warren. The Route 90 Business Association was formed in 1974 by businesses along the highway to help promote the local economy and ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/looking-for-furniture-with-a-new-look/1001861 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Home & Garden http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-christian-science-monitor-weekly-may-20-2013-seoul-power-south-korea-the-surging-nation-tha/1003737?source=rss ]]> From first Asian female president Park Geun-hye to K-Pop phenom Psy to triumphs in automaking and high-tech, South Korea has emerged as a global player. But does newfound prosperity mean its dream of reuniting with the North may no longer be possible? By Scott Duke Harris INSIDE this week’s Monitor: · EDUCATION – The next big learning revolution · SYRIA –A civil war with no end in sight · CHINA’S MIDEAST MOVES · ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-christian-science-monitor-weekly-may-20-2013-seoul-power-south-korea-the-surging-nation-tha/1003737 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:32:54 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Religion http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/weekend-happenings-and-specials-at-the-brick-house/1003733?source=rss ]]> We are having a great weekend in Searsport. Tonight, Saturday, May 18 at 7pm local musician Cameron Watson will be taking the stage. Our weekend Breakfast and Lunch specials include a Mediterranean Eggs Benedict, our homemade bread is grilled and topped with artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, red onions, fiddleheads, kale, farm fresh poached eggs and our homemade hollandaise sauce. We are open ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/weekend-happenings-and-specials-at-the-brick-house/1003733 Sat, 18 May 2013 08:10:03 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Dining http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/merrill-payson-park-warren-me/983580?source=rss ]]> Not far from the western end (Warren, Me) of Route #90, passerbys might notice children playing on a small playground while adults are cooking on the many barbecue grills. The Merrill Payson Park is located on the Georges River Canal System, one of the oldest canals systems in America. Walking paths will soon be lined with wild flowers along the canal and river. Stop by and Enjoy it, the park is free and open for ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/merrill-payson-park-warren-me/983580 Sat, 18 May 2013 07:28:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Recreation http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fantastic-family-fun-are-you-willing-to-miss-it/1003717?source=rss MRC doors open tonight at 5:00 pm for the Babies First Brawl. Will you be in attendance to witness this action live?! The Rockcoast Rollers debut thier first bout of the season as the freshmeat let go of thier training wheels. This family friendly event is one you will not want to miss. Children 12 and under get in FREE! Call 236.9400, go to www.rockcoastrollers.org or visit them on facebook for more information. ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/fantastic-family-fun-are-you-willing-to-miss-it/1003717 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:59:51 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Recreation http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/whats-new-at-mrc-hockey-shooting-clinics/1003713?source=rss Hockey Shooting Programs now at MRC! The MRC will be playing host to off-season hockey training this summer at the MRC. The first program that we highlighted was the Filthy Hands Hockey Stick-handling Program. This 8 week program is designed to develop Stick-handling skills and bring your puck handling to the next level. Our next program is the Sniper Training Program created to help people develop their ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/whats-new-at-mrc-hockey-shooting-clinics/1003713 Sat, 18 May 2013 06:33:22 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Recreation http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/gut-composted-elephant-manure-for-sale/1003064?source=rss ]]> By the yard or the pocket-full. Nutritious hay, elephant chow, fruits and vegetables are heat-treated in the gut by Hope Elephants Rosie and Opal at temperatures high enough to kill weed seeds, resulting in high quality compost for your garden or favorite house plant. And it is now available for sale at Rankin’s Hardware and Building Supply warehouse in Hope. For only $69.95 per yard, Rankin’s will deliver it in ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/gut-composted-elephant-manure-for-sale/1003064 Fri, 17 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Organization http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/have-you-backed-up-your-family-pictures-lately/1003676?source=rss ]]> Don’t wait until it’s too late and chance losing those baby pictures that you can never retake! Contact us to setup a low cost computer backup system that is easy and dependable for you. We spend hours testing software solutions, online backup and virus protections for our customers. We only recommend the best for our customers based on our research! Our Mission at Computer Solutions is “To bridge the gap between ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/have-you-backed-up-your-family-pictures-lately/1003676 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:29 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Business & Services http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/one-fish-two-fish-we-have-red-fish-and-blue-fish/1003664?source=rss Come in for specials of halibut, red fish and blue fish tonight! Bumiller on the bar and servers ready to take care of you! 594-3011 http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/one-fish-two-fish-we-have-red-fish-and-blue-fish/1003664 Fri, 17 May 2013 17:04:34 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Dining http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-hills-welcomes-brian-walker/1002109?source=rss ]]> John Burgess, owner of Camden Hills Realty, announced that Brian Walker has elected to affiliate with the Northport based real estate firm. Mr. Walker will focus on the market in and around Belfast. Brian has deep ties to the area. He has lived in Belfast for more than 10 years. When describing the process he went through when buying his home he stated, “I was fortunate that my wife’s family is from Belfast. ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/camden-hills-welcomes-brian-walker/1002109 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Real Estate http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/we-need-more-help-full-time-year-round-retail-sales/1003547?source=rss WE ARE SO BUSY WE HAVE ADDED ANOTHER POSITION!!~NOW HIRING ASAP~ THIS IS A YEAR ROUND POSITION ONLY Full Time Year Round ONLYRETAIL EXPERIENCE A MUSTLooking for a multi-tasker with a great sense of humor that can make our customers smile and keep 'em comin back.Position will include every aspect of retail from cleaning the bathroom to cashing up at night! Heavy Lifting RequiredPlease pick up an application ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/we-need-more-help-full-time-year-round-retail-sales/1003547 Fri, 17 May 2013 14:17:04 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Shopping http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/birds-of-prey-at-the-residence-at-tall-pines/1003524?source=rss ]]> Recently, The Residence at Tall Pines was visited by Barbara Tomlinson, of Wild Haven Sanctuary in Rockport, with two of her feathered friends. Here she is pictured with 'Banchee', a barn owl that was injured years ago and is now cared for by Barbara. Luckily, we had some local schoolchildren that were volunteering that day and they were able to join us! http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/birds-of-prey-at-the-residence-at-tall-pines/1003524 Fri, 17 May 2013 13:37:44 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Retirement http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/geekbook-5-17-google-takes-on-pandora-and-spotify/1003439?source=rss ]]> Welcome to Geekbook -- Capturing the weekly buzz in digital media and online marketing & design, as well as trends, news, and cultural topics that are helping shape and inform today's readers. Subscribe here to receive Geekbook via e-mail Google Takes on Pandora and Spotify Google held its annual developer conference, Google I/O this week, introducing several updates, including those for Google+, Gmail, Maps, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/geekbook-5-17-google-takes-on-pandora-and-spotify/1003439 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:56:56 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Media & Publishing http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/i-can-carry-you/1003422?source=rss ]]> I Will Carry You Galatians 6:1-2 John Wesley published a list of questions for the [Methodist] class leaders to help the members examine themselves: • What known sins have you committed since our last meeting? • What temptations have you overcome? • How did God deliver you? • What have you thought, said, or done that might be sinful? What do you think about these questions? Is there anyone in your life who asks ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/i-can-carry-you/1003422 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:40:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Religion http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/italian-mini-term-begins-may-23-at-penobscot-school/1003415?source=rss A 6-wk series of Italian language classes, taught by Eleonora Mella Gire, begins May 23 at Penobscot School in Rockland, as follows: Italian, level-1- 1:15 -2:45 pm, tuition: $115 Italian, level-2- 5 -7 pm, tuition: $150 Italian, level-3- 3:15 -4:45 pm, tuition: $115 Int/Advanced Italian- 10:15 -noon, tuition: $115 All courses begin Thursday, May 23. Ms Mella is a native of Padua, a city close to Venice in ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/italian-mini-term-begins-may-23-at-penobscot-school/1003415 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:23 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Education