http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest place stories from Knox VillageSoup. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:30 EDT Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:30 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/postponed-to-june-1-grand-prix-of-ducks-comes-to-camden/1004330?source=rss ]]> THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER. IT WILL BE HELD JUNE 1. 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 ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/postponed-to-june-1-grand-prix-of-ducks-comes-to-camden/1004330 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:39:39 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lura-libby-students-experiment-with-new-science-materials/1005986?source=rss ]]> Thanks to a grant from The Georges River Education Foundation, fourth-graders in Susan Davenport’s class at Lura Libby School, were provided with new science materials. The students learned about potential, kinetic, and alternative energy by creating buzzers, waterwheels, and wind turbines. They also participated in activities on how the human body functions by creating skeletons and muscle models. GREF supports ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lura-libby-students-experiment-with-new-science-materials/1005986 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:08:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/tips-to-avoid-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/1006563?source=rss As Mainers head to camps, pull out their grills, and put boats in the water for the first time this season, health officials of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention have issued an advisory to raise awareness of the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning and how best to prevent it. “Each year, we see a handful of poisonings and most could have been avoided,” said Dr. Sheila Pinette, director of the Me ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/tips-to-avoid-carbon-monoxide-poisoning/1006563 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/ribbon-cutting-for-new-rockland-business/1006559?source=rss Join Rockland Main Street, Inc.in welcoming The Chowder House to downtown Rockland. A ribbon cutting will be held Tuesday, May 28, at 5 p.m. at the new restaurant, located in the newly-renovated Trade Winds Park Street entrance. Meet owners Kevin and Kathleen LaBree and enjoy samples of Chowder House cuisine. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/ribbon-cutting-for-new-rockland-business/1006559 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/finnish-language-course-concludes-another-planned-for-fall/1005917?source=rss ]]> Finnish language classes in South Thomaston have been held for the last six weeks in the fellowship hall of the Finnish Congregational Church. Eager learners from ages 17 to 80 assembled for immersion in a language that is unlike any other. The sessions, led by Marja-Leena Bailey and Aire-Maija Schwann, both natives of Finland and educators at Middlesex Community College in Massachusetts, were intensive with much ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/finnish-language-course-concludes-another-planned-for-fall/1005917 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/area-fire-departments-participate-in-propane-fire-training/1006504?source=rss ]]> Fire departments from St. George, South Thomaston, and Rockland attended a firefighter class May 23 at Mid-Coast School of Technology to prepare them for responding to propane fires. http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/area-fire-departments-participate-in-propane-fire-training/1006504 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:16:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/medomak-valley-land-trust-hosts-paddling-trips/1006483?source=rss ]]> This summer the Medomak Valley Land Trust will host a series of paddling trips around the Medomak River Watershed. These are all free and open to the public, and will be led by MVLT members. The kick-off to this series will be a trip to MVLT’s Berger Preserve on Bremen Long Island on Saturday, June 1 to celebrate National Trails Day. Paddlers will depart from the Storer Road Landing in Bremen at 10 a.m. Bring a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/medomak-valley-land-trust-hosts-paddling-trips/1006483 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/history-of-maines-wild-blueberry-industry/1005929?source=rss ]]> The Union Historical Society will host a talk by Dr. David Yarborough, professor of horticulture and blueberry specialist at The University of Maine, Orono. The Power Point presentation will be Wednesday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the society’s Old Town House. Like the state’s fishing and lumber industries, the cultivation of blueberries defines Maine. In 1896 the bumper crop was 1 million pounds; in 2000 it was ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/history-of-maines-wild-blueberry-industry/1005929 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/education-grant-to-fund-kiosk-at-medomak-valley-arboretum/1005594?source=rss ]]> The Lowe's Educational Foundation has awarded $5,000 to Medomak Valley High School in Waldoboro. Assistant Principal Andrew Cavanaugh wrote a Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant application to help construct an informational kiosk at Medomak Valley's Francis Cross Historic Arboretum. The post and beam kiosk will serve three functions; to provide students and visitors with information on Medomak Valley's horticultur... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/education-grant-to-fund-kiosk-at-medomak-valley-arboretum/1005594 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:39:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/new-emerging-multiple-sclerosis-treatments-topic-of-june-6-talk/1006161?source=rss ]]> The June meeting of Keep S’myelin will be held Thursday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. at Kno-Wal-Lin Home Care and Hospice at 170 Pleasant St. An awareness group for those with multiple sclerosis, their caregivers, and friends, Keep S’myelin is affiliated with the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Alexandra Degenhardt, MD, will address the group at June’s meeting on the subject of new ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/new-emerging-multiple-sclerosis-treatments-topic-of-june-6-talk/1006161 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:20:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/additional-police-patrol-planned-for-weekend/1006157?source=rss ]]> Maine State Police are planning additional patrols and several special enforcement efforts beginning Friday for the long Memorial Day weekend. Chief of the State Police Col. Robert Williams said troopers will be looking for drunk and aggressive drivers, speeders and enforcing Maine’s seat belt and no texting laws. The chief said the Maine Turnpike and the Interstate, the state’s two busiest roads, will be a ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/additional-police-patrol-planned-for-weekend/1006157 Thu, 23 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/meet-the-candidates-in-hope/1006108?source=rss ]]> Hope Fire Department is sponsoring a candidates' night Wednesday, MAy 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Hope Corner Fire Station, 475 Camden Road (Route 105). Candidates for selectmen, school board and budget committee will be invited. After opening statements from the candidates, the floor will be opened to questions from the citizens. Three candidates, Jim Annis, Tim Leach and Chris Pinchbeck are vying for two three-year ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/meet-the-candidates-in-hope/1006108 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/christians-in-action-to-clean-sandy-beach/1006068?source=rss ]]> Christians in Action or CIA are coming together Saturday, May 25 at Sandy Beach for a morning of cleaning up the shoreline. They will start at 7 a.m. Jake Barbour and Bob Curtis are heading up this community project and would like to welcome anyone to join them for the morning. CIAs group purpose is to promote fellowship and expand opportunity for outreach to the community and to encourage and support churches ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/christians-in-action-to-clean-sandy-beach/1006068 Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-news-from-vinalhaven/1003423?source=rss ]]> With spring in full swing it seems that all topics come around to food lately. With the ARCafe reopening after some renovations, the farm stand there will be stocked and ready for buyers. Island Spirits is open for summer and offering local foods, Sparkplug Farm is giving their shareholders a tour of what’s growing and what’s planned, and the Creelman Farm Creamery now has goat cheese available. I was excited to ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/the-news-from-vinalhaven/1003423 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Susan Raven) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-news/1004098?source=rss Municipal Meetings All meetings are at Lincolnville Central School unless otherwise noted. The Five Town CSD budget approval meeting will be held Tuesday, May 28, 7 p.m. at Camden Hills Regional High School. The Planning Board meets Wednesday the 29th, 6:30 p.m., meeting televised. Selectmen also meet Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Camden Town Office for a selectmen discussion of the ambulance situation. Memorial Day Monday... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/lincolnville-news/1004098 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Diane O'Brien) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockport-news/1004090?source=rss Municipal meetings All meetings are at the town office unless otherwise specified. The Sewer Ordinance Committee will meet today, Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. (and again next Thursday, May 30, same time). Gateway 1 will meet Tuesday, May 28, at 2 p.m. and the Library Committee will also meet Tuesday, at 3:30 p.m. Memorial Day observances The town office, library and all local schools will be closed next Monday, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/rockport-news/1004090 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Stephanie Kumble) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/hope-news/1004079?source=rss New Phone Number I have a new phone number, it is 236-3376. Please call me with news for the paper. Summer Reading Miss Amy Hand from Camden Public Library will visit the Hope school May 30 to promote books for all ages and talk about summer reading. Library card applications will be available. Donation to Church Anyone riding by Hope Corner Church should please note the new ramp on the front of the church. The ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/hope-news/1004079 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Francina Pearse) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/institute-for-global-ethics-hires-new-chief-executive-officer/1005619?source=rss ]]> The Institute for Global Ethics announced May 22 the appointment of Anthony J. Gray, an ethicist with broad experience in law, finance, and community service, to become the institute's new president and chief executive officer, effective Saturday, June 1. "This appointment positions the Institute to move forward building upon the legacy of our founder, Dr. Rush Kidder, to advance its mission 'to provide practical ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/institute-for-global-ethics-hires-new-chief-executive-officer/1005619 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:02:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/herring-gut-learning-center-open-house-june-6/1005529?source=rss ]]> On Thursday, June 6, Herring Gut Learning Center will host an open house from 4 to 6 p.m. on the center’s campus at 59 Factory Road in Port Clyde. The event is an opportunity for the community to learn firsthand about the programs offered year-round at Herring Gut. Visitors are welcome to drop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served, and there will be artwork and presentations by ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/herring-gut-learning-center-open-house-june-6/1005529 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:44:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/washington-news/1004043?source=rss ]]> Town clerk receives certification Our town clerk, Ann Dean, has fulfilled certification requirements of the Maine Municipal Tax Collectors’ and Treasurers’ Association or MMTCTA. Ann completed the required hours of training and educational seminars and was awarded her certificate May 9. The association exists to provide leadership, education and resources to help town treasurers achieve uniformity of processes, ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/washington-news/1004043 Thu, 23 May 2013 09:36:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings