Searsport, Maine, News and Events

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February 02, 2010 07:12:17 [ News and Events ]
Benefit Dinner for Haiti

On March 20th, there will be an Italian Lasagna Supper to benefit the people of Haiti who recently suffered through the devastating earthquakes. The Italian public supper event is sponsored by the Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church in Searsport located on Church Street. The dinner starts at 5 pm, there will be an $8 per person suggested donation. Dinner includes: lasagna, bread, salad, and dessert.

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07:07:51 [ News and Events ]
Historical Society

The Fourth Annual Searsport Historical Society Crop will take place on Saturday, March 27th from 9 am to 8 pm at Curtis Hall on Church Street in Searsport. The registration fee is $35 which includes lunch and dinner, coffee, tea, and baked goods. There will be door prizes and great raffles. For a registration form, email Jiffy Kelley-Young (scottjiffy@roadrunner.com), or call Karen Kelley at 548-2947. The proceeds will benefit the maintenance of the Crary/Carlon/Coleman House and the mission to secure a barn to house the collection of larger artifacts.

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07:06:19 [ News and Events ]
Scout Uniforms Wanted!

Scout Troop 215 - "Experienced Uniforms" Wanted! Cub Scout and Boy Scout uniform shirts, hats, books, and any scout apparel in any size would be greatly appreciated. If you have some uniform shirts or other scout stuff your child has outgrown, please consider donating them to the troup's uniform closet. They use their closet to help ease the cost of uniforms, which can be expensive, especially if you have more than one child in scouts. FMI call Jessica at 323-4512. Thank you for your support!

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December 12, 2009 15:00:43 [ News and Events ]
Town Meetings on the Web

A reminder that the town has the capacity of reaching those residents that are unable to watch meetings on cable, but have access to the web. You may do this be going to the SCTV7.COM web site.

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November 11, 2009 07:00:03 [ News and Events ]
Exercise for Seniors

TRIAD exercises for seniors will be held in the Dan Rich Public Safety Building on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to noon. These classes will be led by Carol Miller. Please call her at 548-0230 if you are interested.

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06:54:58 [ News and Events ]
Workcamp 2010

Swan Lake Workcamp 2010 - Next July 4th, over 400 volunteers will camp out at Troy Howard Middle School for a week, to repair 60-80 homes for the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged in the greater Belfast area. Applications for the help can be gotten at the LIHEAP office of WCAP, many town halls, or downloaded at www.swanlakeworkcamp.com . Our visitors will be building new and repairing wheelchair ramps, painting interior and exterior, porch repair, minor roofing (perhaps one home can have a whole roof), winterization, trailer skirting and roofing, and light carpentry. All the material and labor are FREE to the recipient, and there are no income qualifications. NOW is the time to get your applications in. Site evaluators are reviewing homes for eligibility. Folks with contracting skills and/or interest in hospitality projects who would like to volunteer are joyfully welcomed to participate in our many preparations. Monthly informational meetings are held at 7 pm, on last Tuesdays of the month at Swanville Community Church, 15 Town House Road, Swanville. If you have a home that needs work, or know a friend or neighbor that needs help, contact SLW at 518-8603 for information and application.

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October 10, 2009 14:46:45 [ News and Events ]
Help! FIX ME

The Maine Department of Agriculture is offering a program to dog and cat owners called "Help! FIX ME" Maine's Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program. They want to help you to fix your cat or dog. There aren't homes enough for all of them. If you can't afford to fix your cat or dog, call 1-800-367-1317 or 207-287-7621. The e-mail address for the Program is helpfixme@maine.gov - You may be eligible for the State's low cost spay/neuter program if you receive or are eligible for one of the following programs: Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSD) or Maine Care (Medicade). You can have your cat fixed for $10, and your dog fixed for $20.

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July 07, 2009 18:57:13 [ News and Events ]
Business and Visitor Guide

The new Business and Visitor Guide is now available. Businesses wishing to offer the guide to their clients or customers may pick up a supply at the Town Office.

Visitors can pickup the guide at local businesses, the Town Office or the Information Center on Main St.

The Print version of the Business and Visitor Guide is also available for download Here.

The number associated with each listing corresponds to the location on the Guide Book Map, also available for download Here.

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July 07, 2009 17:37:10 [ News and Events ]
Carver Memorial Library 100th Anniv.

Carver Memorial Library is planning a celebration to honor the library's 100th year in Oct, 2010. Anyone with documents, images or stories about the library is asked to bring them to the library to be copied and added to the information being gathered about its history. If assistance is needed in picking up the information, please call the library at 548-6047. The staff and trustees deeply appreciate any and all help as they plan for this exciting event.

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May 05, 2009 13:44:26 [ News and Events ]
Museum in the Streets

It is with great pleasure The Historic Preservation Committee, Town of Searsport, presents "The Museum in the Streets", a heritage discovery trail for the inhabitants of Searsport and its visitors. The Museum in the Streets is an internationally recognized network which encourages communities to protect, preserve and educate about our heritage. Panels with reproduced vintage images and anecdotes are placed around town creating a walking tour for viewers to become aware of Searsport's history and traditions.

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November 11, 2008 12:38:16 [ News and Events ]
Discount Rx Card

The Waldo County Commissioners have introduced a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The County has signed a contract to make prescription drug discount cards available for free under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo). The program offers average savings of 22 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. All Waldo County residents, regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage, may use the cards. These cards are available at the Town Hall.

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September 09, 2008 05:18:23 [ News and Events ]
Searsport EMS Notice

The Searsport EMS association is offering the ability for non profit groups to purchase AEDs through the association at a cost of $730/each. Normally the cost is nearly double that. Through a grant/competitive bid process, the cost is lower. Any Searsport non-profit is eligible. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Cory Morse at 548-2302.

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February 02, 2008 12:23:22 [ News and Events ]
Medical Equipment Lending Program

Searsport Ambulance has started a Medical Equipment Lending Program (M.E.L.P.) that is available to all Searsport residents. This equipment will be available free of charge, on a first come-first served basis. Currently available are items such as a wheelchair, crutches, leg cast, knee brace, commode, shower stool, etc. The ambulance will accept donations of unused medical equipment which will then be made available to residents. For more information on this program, Contact Director Cory Morse at 548-2302, or through the ambulance web site at http://www.searsportems.org. The web site will list available equipment and also has the temperature and three day weather forecast for our area.

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December 12, 2007 07:57:34 [ News and Events ]
Property Checks by Police Available

The Searsport Police Department wants all residents to know that if you will be away from your property for an extended period of time, they will make checks on your property. The department has an information form that you must fill out. For further information on this service, call the department at 548-2304.

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November 11, 2006 07:30:03 [ News and Events ]
Economic Development Committee

The Committee normally meets every 4th Wednesday at 6:30. Meetings are usually at Union Hall, 2nd Fl. Please check the postings around town for details and schedule changes. Meetings are now being televised on SCTV 7.

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For information about business opportunities in Searsport, Maine please contact:
Searsport Economic Development Committee
PO Box 499
Searsport, ME 04974
info@searsportme.net