Teacher Eric Wade Receives Maine Agriculture in the Classroom 2012 Teacher of the Year Award
Erik Wade, Hope Elementary School science and mathematics teacher, has been named the 2012 Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Teacher of the Year. The award was presented to Wade by Maine Agriculture Commissioner Walt Whitcomb, on January 11 at the 71st Annual Maine Agricultural Trades Show in Augusta.
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Cornucopia Newsletter for January 2012
The Cornucopia Institute has formally requested that the USDA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigate corruption at its National Organic Program resulting in the use of illegal synthetics in organic food and then allowing powerful corporations to “game the system” for approval “after the fact.”
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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE 520 AM EST FRI JAN 27 2012
NWS Gray: Winter weather statement – Fri, Jan 27, 5:20 am 01/27/2012 05:20 AM EST …WINTER STORM WILL BRING MIXED PRECIPITATION TO PORTIONS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE TODAY… [...]
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Treasurer’s Blog: Medicaid Reform and Maine’s Credit Rating
Our state government’s credit rating is an important tool to attract jobs. It’s a visible measurement of Maine’s fiscal and economic health. Businesses choose to invest their money in states where government can pay its bills, and taxes and regulations are fair and predictable. Otherwise, employers rightly fear that their companies and workers will likely pay higher taxes to fund unaffordable programs, or their public services will be cut.
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Johnson Hall Director to Receive Award Tomorrow, Jan. 27, 2012
Director Judy Lloyd to accept award TOMORROW, January 27th The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced that Johnson Hall will receive a Community Service award for 2012. We are honored to be chosen for this award. Executive Director Judy Lloyd will accept the award at a gala dinner at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, January 27.
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URGENT–STATEWIDE WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAy
JANUARY 26, 3:30pm WINTER STORM WILL BRING MIXED PRECIPITATION TO INTERIOR NEW HAMPSHIRE AND WESTERN MAINE LATE THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY… .A COMPLEX WINTER WEATHER SCENARIO WILL UNFOLD TONIGHT…AS LOW [...]
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AARP Offers Free Tax Help at Spectrum Generations Centers
Spectrum Generations is once again collaborating with AARP to offer tax preparation services at its community centers throughout Central Maine. This free service is open to any member of the community for support with personal income taxes now through mid-April. Appointments are required for all locations, and fill up fast. For those interested in scheduling an appointment, contact Spectrum Generations at 1-800-639-1553 or the community center closest to you.
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The Dam That Pine Built
In the early years of Maine’s statehood, the Maine Legislature was strapped for money. The state had millions of acres of public land in northern Maine that was considered “forested wasteland” at that time. The state sold the land to speculators for pennies an acre to balance the budget. One speculator named David Pingree purchased several townships encompassing the headwater lakes of what is now the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW).
Brunswick Blast Lists Everything You Need to Know About City Events for the Week of 1/27/12
Longfellow Days, the month long celebration honoring Henry W. Longfellow in Brunswick, will take place in February. This year’s theme will be Poet of the Heart, celebrating the loving relationships that enhance our personal and public lives. A wide range of activities will take place including community poetry, lectures, tours, dining and film events, and much, much more. Check out and ‘Like’ the Longfellow Days Facebook Page and visit www.brunswickdowntown.org/longfellowdays for complete details on all the planned events and offerings.
Environmental Coalition Unveils Priority Bills in Face of Ongoing Rollback Agenda
Round Two Begins for Maine’s Water, Land, and Wildlife Environmental Coalition Unveils Priority Bills in Face of Ongoing Rollback Agenda Forester, Fisherman, Snowmobiler, Engineer, and Town Selectman Join Call for [...]
Stone Mountain Art Center Schedule for Jan. 28th to Feb. 11, 2012
Paula Cole – Simply one of the best female singers I have ever heard. Songs like “Where have all the Cowboys Gone” and “I Don’t Want to Wait” put her on the list of chart busters. But the first time I heard her she was singing back up for Peter Gabriel. When he featured her, it was clear by the hush and then roar of the crowd that she was headed for bigger and better things. Of course her star rose quickly and now we are lucky to be able to present her in our humble hall.
James Montgomery Blues Band and More at Port City Music Hall through Feb. 2012
The James Montgomery Band is especially hot right now. In the past 2 years they have done almost all concert work including opening for AEROSMITH, B.B. KING AND LITTLE FEAT, among others. Some of the other projects have included the Kramer Montgomery Band with JOEY KRAMER from AEROSMITH, a series of JAMES COTTON tributes that have featured HUEY LEWIS , J.GEILS, KIM WILSON from the Thunderbirds, the UPTOWN HORNS (Rolling Stones, James Brown ), JOHNNY A and MICHAEL CARRABELLO from Santana.
Patrick Keliher Takes the Helm to Head Department of Marine Resources
Yesterday, Governor Paul LePage administered the oath for Patrick C. Keliher to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Marine Resources (DMR). The Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources voted unanimously Thursday afternoon to approve the nomination. Keliher, of South Gardiner, has served as Deputy Commissioner and Director, Bureau of Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat within DMR since 2007. He has served, most recently as Acting Commissioner, and has been serving in this capacity since July.
Cancer Screening Highlighted During National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
As January has been chosen as National Cervical Cancer Awareness month, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MeCDC) encourages Maine women to schedule a Pap test, especially if it has been five or more years since the last test.
Winter Theater Camp at Johnson Hall Feb. 21, 22, 23, 2012
Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center invites children to come to another great year of creative learning and artistic growth at Winter Shenanigans Visual & Performing Arts Day Camp. Children in grades 3-8 attend camp during school vacation week, on February 21, 22, and 23, from 9:30-4. Registration brochures are available at Johnson Hall, Gardiner Public Library, and online at www.johnsonhall.org children’s page.
All You Need To Know About What’s Happening in Bath Jan. 26, 2012 and Beyond
At Main Street Bath, we’ve been working to finalize our schedule of events for the coming year. Our next downtown event will be Bath Blarney Days, March 10-17, when we will celebrate the greening of Bath and winters end. The luck of the Irish has been with us in the past few years bringing fine weather for this event, so be sure to mark your calendars and stay tuned for details as the date approaches.In the meantime, enjoy Bath’s many winter activities. And as Valentines Day approaches, don’t forget to love your Downtown and shop locally!
MDIFW News: Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby POSTPONED
Following the recommendations of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Commissioner Chandler Woodcock, the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby Board of Directors has decided to postpone the Crystal Lake Ice Fishing Derby and Kid’s Derby on Saturday January 28, 2012 to the date of Saturday, February 25, 2012. The event is postponed due to concerns for the public’s safety regarding ice conditions.
