http://knox.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest place stories from Knox VillageSoup. Fri, 25 May 2012 01:42:53 EDT Fri, 25 May 2012 01:42:53 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/place/story/rockport-news/827389?source=rss Pets Love Vets! Almost daily, new information is released about the remarkable role animals can play in helping so many people, most recently, our veterans, many of them severely wounded, returning from extensive tours in the Middle East. Ahead of the curve, P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center (formerly Camden-Rockport Animal Rescue League) will honor our veterans in this year's Camden Memorial Day Parade. The parade ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/rockport-news/827389 Thu, 24 May 2012 13:15:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Stephanie Kumble) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/time-for-high-school-students-to-plan-for-fall-college-courses/829299?source=rss ]]> High school juniors and seniors in Maine are eligible to take a university course at University College at Rockland tuition-free. This spring, 46 local high school students were enrolled at URock taking courses such as College Writing, Public Speaking, Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Computer Science and more. According to URock Director Deborah Meehan, now is the time for high school students who will be ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/time-for-high-school-students-to-plan-for-fall-college-courses/829299 Thu, 24 May 2012 12:02:59 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/washington-news/827271?source=rss ]]> Long awaited, five-star rated recap The much anticipated sale weekend did not disappoint. Last Saturday, a perfect sunny day, our little village rocked with activity. The Grange breakfast, the library’s Giant Garage, Perennial Plant & Book Sale and the Masons’ steak supper offered a full day of fun for good causes. The Fire Department Auxiliary was in the thick of things offering sandwiches and sweets, and ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/washington-news/827271 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:18:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Charlotte Henderson) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/camden-police-department-nationally-recognized/829236?source=rss ]]> Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, announced Camden Police Department as a finalist for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is the DoD’s highest recognition given to employers for exceptional support of Guard and Reserve employees. A review board comprised of military and civilian leaders selected 30 finalists from the 3,236 ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/camden-police-department-nationally-recognized/829236 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:10:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/lincolnville-news/827256?source=rss Municipal Meetings All meetings are at Lincolnville Central School unless otherwise noted. The Municipal Building Committee meets today, Thursday the 24th, 4 p.m. The CSD budget meeting is Tuesday the 28th, 7 p.m. in Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School. The Planning Board meets Wednesday the 30th at 7 p.m. Memorial Day Both school and the town office will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/lincolnville-news/827256 Thu, 24 May 2012 11:05:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Diane O'Brien) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/hope-news/827039?source=rss Boys Soccer Any eighth-grade boys interested in playing soccer at CHRHS next fall should go online to ~ for a listing of summer soccer opportunities. You can also call Coach Ryan Hurley at 931-5015 with any questions. No raffle The Midcoast Ladies Club will not be selling raffle tickets on a quilt at the voting polls June 12 or at the craft fair in October at the school gym. Middle Level Scholar Leaders The Maine ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/hope-news/827039 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:23:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Francina Pearse) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/harmony-bible-church-to-host-bike-blessing/829088?source=rss ]]> Harmony Bible Church will hold its third annual Biker Sunday in conjunction with the Bike Blessing held by the Christian Motorcycle Association on June 3. Service will be at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow. Come early (10:30 a.m.) for coffee and breakfast treats. Pastor Dave will be "dressed out" in riding gear and bikers from CMA and United Bikers of Maine will be in attendance. All motorcycle enthusiasts are ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/harmony-bible-church-to-host-bike-blessing/829088 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:12:37 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/appleton-news/826989?source=rss Memorial Day Services On Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. there will be a Memorial Day Service at Miller Cemetery in Burkettville. The service at the Pine Grove Cemetery starts at 10:45 a.m. with people meeting at Gushee’s Corner to walk into the cemetery, and the service starts at 11 a.m. Sports teams are encouraged to participate in the activities (Little League, Farm Team, T-Ball, etc.). If it happens to be raining ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/appleton-news/826989 Thu, 24 May 2012 08:32:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Jessica Davis) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/womans-club-sponsors-senior-tea-at-medomak-valley/828825?source=rss ]]> The annual Senior Tea sponsored by the Waldoboro Woman's Club was held this week at Medomak Valley High School. This is the 60th year the woman's club has graciously served tea, coffee, punch and goodies for the seniors. The students mingled, signed yearbooks and had pictures taken with their friends. Courier Publications news staff can be reached by phone at 207-594-4401 or by email at ~ http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/womans-club-sponsors-senior-tea-at-medomak-valley/828825 Thu, 24 May 2012 07:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/rockport-attorneys-form-briggs-wholey-llc/828817?source=rss ]]> Rockport attorneys Don Briggs and Alison Wholey announced the formation of a limited liability company for the practice of law under the firm name of Briggs & Wholey LLC. The law firm has a statewide trial practice and specializes in serious personal injury cases. Briggs has practiced law since 1979 and has handled thousands of personal injury cases in his career. He specializes in helping Maine victims of car ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/rockport-attorneys-form-briggs-wholey-llc/828817 Thu, 24 May 2012 07:29:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/community-briefs-suppers-sales-scrapbooking/825378?source=rss Masonic Lodge chicken barbecue WARREN — The Warren Masonic Lodge on Route 90 will have a chicken barbecue on Saturday, May 26 from 4 p.m. until gone. Doggone Yard Sale to Benefit Humane SocietyTHOMASTON — The Humane Society of Knox County will hold its annual Doggone Yard Sale, Plant Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall 37 on Starr Street in ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/community-briefs-suppers-sales-scrapbooking/825378 Wed, 23 May 2012 16:09:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/donation-supports-rotary-club-s-giant-yard-sale/828831?source=rss ]]> Bangor Savings Bank is pleased to support the Camden Rotary Club’s Giant Yard Sale this weekend. The bank’s donation of $750 will cover costs so 100 percent of sale proceeds will benefit local causes. The bank has also provided tote bags for the first 200 buyers at the sale, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 26 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 27 at the old Rockport Elementary School East gym on ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/donation-supports-rotary-club-s-giant-yard-sale/828831 Wed, 23 May 2012 15:49:35 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/prescott-school-students-study-lake-ecology/828755?source=rss ]]> Sixth-grade students at Prescott Memorial School in Washington worked with volunteers from the Damariscotta Lake Watershed Association to learn about lake ecology, the watershed, water quality, and conservation. They studied maps of land use around the lake and used them to compare land usage from today with usage from 100 years ago. They also used a land model to simulate controlling erosion and pollution runoff ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/prescott-school-students-study-lake-ecology/828755 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:46:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/ymca-screens-documentary/828749?source=rss The community is invited to a free viewing of part 1: "Consequences," of the just-released four-part series, "The Weight of the Nation" June 1 at 6 p.m. at Penobscot Bay YMCA, located at 116 Union St. in Rockport. The HBO and Institute of Medicine documentary, in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched "Weight of the Nation" as a campaign to raise public awareness of the seriousne... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/ymca-screens-documentary/828749 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:44:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/where-in-warren/828735?source=rss ]]> The Warren Historical Society will present a slide show on Warren's Crossroads and Hills on Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend this meeting at the Dr. Campbell House and Museum at 225 Main St. in Warren village. Refreshments will be served after the program. For more information call 273-3145 or email the Warren Historical Society at warrenhs@midcoast.com. Courier Publications news staff ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/where-in-warren/828735 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:19 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/camden-national-announces-officer-promotions/828711?source=rss Gregory Dufour, president and CEO of Camden National Corporation, announced promotions for five individuals in recognition of their outstanding commitment and contributions to the company. “I’m pleased to announce several promotions which reflect the high level of performance of these individuals, as well as their commitment to developing their careers at Camden National,” said Dufour in a news release. “Each of ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/camden-national-announces-officer-promotions/828711 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:18:20 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/windjammer-festival-announces-t-shirt-design-contest/828620?source=rss ]]> The Camden Windjammer Festival announced the opening of a contest to design this year’s festival T-shirt. The contest is open to all and there is a prize of $50 as well as recognition of the artist in festival publicity. Design requirements: The design should be relevant to the windjammers and maritime heritage as well as suitable for wearers of all ages. The design will be placed on the front of the T-shirt. The ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/windjammer-festival-announces-t-shirt-design-contest/828620 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:04:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/elks-lodge-to-honor-flag-day/828686?source=rss ]]> Rockland Lodge of Elks 1008 invites the citizenry of Midcoast Maine, especially middle and high school students, to its observance of Flag Day on Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at the Lodge, 210 Rankin St. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress in Philadelphia adopted the following resolution: “Resolved that the Flag of the United States be Thirteen Stripes, Alternate Red and White; that the Union be Thirteen ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/elks-lodge-to-honor-flag-day/828686 Wed, 23 May 2012 14:01:47 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/waldoboro-day-needs-volunteers-for-june-16/828635?source=rss ]]> The annual Waldoboro Day celebration will take place on Saturday, June 16 and organizers are in need of volunteers to help the day run smoothly. There is a need for street crossing guards, art exhibit greeters, road race monitors, and people with flashlights for the walk to the fireworks. Help cleaning the streets following the event is also needed. For those desiring to lend a hand, there is a sign-up at the ... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/waldoboro-day-needs-volunteers-for-june-16/828635 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/benefit-lawn-sale-for-linwood-campbell/828661?source=rss ]]> A benefit lawn sale for Linwood Campbell Jr. will be held Saturday, May 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lonza Rockland Inc., 191 Thomaston St. (rain or shine). Proceeds will go toward medical and travel expenses Campbell has incurred while awaiting a liver and kidney transplant. The lawn sale will include: electronics, clothing, housewares, kids’ toys, fitness equipment, antiques, camping gear, tools, furniture... http://knox.villagesoup.com/place/story/benefit-lawn-sale-for-linwood-campbell/828661 Wed, 23 May 2012 13:38:11 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings