Searsport, Maine, News and Events

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October 10, 2008 12:59:29 [ News and Events ]
Searsport Elementary School News

Charlene Knox Farris, fifth grade teacher, sent in the following Searsport Elementary School news:
The SES PIE (Partners in Education) group is currently holding its annual fund raiser. Students will be sharing gift catalogs with family and friends, now until October 10, hoping to sell enough items to (1) win some nice prizes and (2) earn some much needed funds for the school year. The profits that the school makes from this fund raiser go to bring speakers, cultural programs, musical events and special "treats" to the students. In addition, each child receives a coupon for a free book from the school book fair in the spring. Adult volunteers are needed to assist with money counting for our fund raising event. If you could give an hour or two of your time, please come to the school on Thursday, October 16, beginning at 2 pm.

Community members are also reminded that Searsport Elementary School is once again collecting "Box Tops for Education" (bright pink official coupons appear on numerous grocery products), Hannaford certificates that come with grocery receipts at the check out counter and ink cartridges. All of these help the school to be able to buy things for the playground, the library and for classroom teachers to supplement their budgets. Please start collecting and send the items to school with any SES student that you know. Your kindness will be so much appreciated!

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12:37:39 [ News and Events ]
Organ & Flute Concert

Saturday, October 4, starting at 7 pm, there will be a "Organ & Flute Concert" in memory of Joshua Curtis, Jr. taking place at the Searsport Congregational Church. This event will be a free offering to benefit the Greater Bay Area Ministerium organ scholarship fund. Carlton Russell will play the organ and Diana Brookes Brown will play the flute.

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12:35:46 [ News and Events ]
Benefit Supper

Saturday, October 4, starting at 5 pm, there will be a benefit spaghetti supper for Barbara Cataldo at the Masonic Lodge in Searsport. Music will be by Frank Wareham. For more information, call 548-2239

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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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05:16:55 [ News and Events ]
Searsport EMS Citizen Academy

The first Searsport EMS Citizen Academy is about to take place. Limited to 15 Searsport residents age 18 and older, this 7 day program will give people the basic info about EMS with good hands-on training. There is no cost and sign up begins Monday, September 22. The classes will begin Monday, October 13th and continue on Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks ending on Saturday, November 1st. For more information or to sign up, call Cory Morse at 548-2302.

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05:14:11 [ News and Events ]
Fling into Fall

"Fling into Fall" will take place on Friday and Saturday, October 10th and 11th. This year's will be bigger and better than in the past. Friday night, Searsport Ambulance will be handing out hot chocolate, popcorn and give-aways for the kids. On Saturday, they will be challenging others in the bed race as well as hosting the "Seatbelt Convincer and Rollover Simulator". The two day event will end with fireworks at Mosman Park,(provided by Angler's Restaurant)Saturday at sunset. Rain Date is Sunday, the 12th. See Details Below:

Set up for the scarecrow and carved pumpkin event starts Friday at 10 am.

At noon, the Kaja Veilleux road show appraisal van will be at the Penobscot Marine store on Main St. Bring your antiques for appraisal.

4:30 pm starts the turkey supper at the Methodist Church and the lighting of the luminaries and pumpkins will start around 5 pm.

The evening will continue with a children's candy hunt and bonfire at the Dan Rich Public Safety building.

At 7:30 pm, the "Black Ledge Band" with locals Shawn Dakin, Tom Tucker, Mike Inferrara and Deb Bush will present music from the 70's through today.

Saturday will begin at 7 am with a country breakfast at the Masonic Hall.

At 10 am, the "MYCHIP" child identification program will begin at the Masonic Hall.

From 9 am until 4 pm, the Arts and Craft show will take place at the Dan Rich Public Safety building. Last year crafter's filled 36 spaces. This year they have reserved 60 and should have something for everyone.

Starting at 10 am, there will be games for young children in the Methodist Church yard.

The parade will start at 11 am from Norris Street and will end at the Dan Rich Public Safety building. The SDHS Alumni Association invites all alumni to come walk (or ride in their golf carts). Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes and walk in the parade.

The Hayrides will start at the Bangor Savings Bank and at 11:30 there will be field games and pony rides starting at the museum field on Church Street.

From noon to 3 pm, the Ministerium Singers will be outside the Methodist Church.

1 pm will be the start of the "bed races" in front of MSAD 56 Headquarters on Mortland St.

2:30 pm starts the "Fling Follies" in Union Hall.

At 4 pm, the judges will award the winners of the pumpkin carving and scarecrow contest.

5 pm starts the Italian supper at the Congregational Church Vestry on Church Street. Tickets for this supper will be available at the door.

6 pm starts the SDHS Alumni Association's Homecoming Reception in Union Hall(upstairs in the auditorium). Meet and greet friends, and enjoy memorabilia on display. Refreshments will be available. Alumni t-shirts are on sale. Dancing with a DJ starts at 8 pm (Union Hall is wheelchair accessible, with an elevator that ascends to the second story auditorium). Tickets are available at Tozier's Variety on Main Street in Searsport, or at the door. For more information, contact Natalie Knox at 226-9494.

"Fling" will end with a large fireworks display at Mosman Park at around 6:30 pm. This event is sponsored entirely by Angler's Restaurant and Bait's Motel. The committee thanks Buddy Hall for his generosity.

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August 08, 2008 07:15:58 [ News and Events ]
Historical Society Tours

The Searsport Historical Society conducts tours of the Crary/Carlin/Coleman House Museum on Sears Island Road each Saturday from 1 pm to 4 pm and by appointment. For more information, call 548-6553 or 548-2547.

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May 05, 2008 06:31:31 [ News and Events ]
Museum in the Streets

Museum in the Streets to Begin in Searsport - The Historic Preservation Committee is sponsoring a Museum in the Streets walking tour in Searsport. Searsport will join other towns along the coast and inland who have become part of a trail which encourages the public to consider that museums exist beyond the walls of traditional institutions. It is in the broader environment that so many objects of ordinary life first began.

The Searsport tour will consist of 15 strategically placed panels displaying vintage photographs accompanied by descriptive text. There will be a large introductory panel and brochures with maps that will be available in shops at no charge.

Panel topics will focus on notable places, people, and events relevant to Searsport history. A stroll along the streets will become a lesson in the history of Searsport and provide a visual experience that promotes common heritage and community identity. The tour is expected to be in place by September.

A project of this size involves considerable expense. It has received enthusiastic and generous financial support from the Maine Humanities Council, the Davis Family Trust and the Maine Community Foundation as well as the town and the Searsport Rotary Club. To meet the budget the Searsport Preservation Committee will welcome whatever further financial support community people can provide. A gift of $500 or more will sponsor one of the panels and will receive permanent acknowledgment on the panel and in tour brochures. Panel donors may wish to honor family members. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Direct inquiries to the Historic Preservation Committee, Town of Searsport, 1 Union Street, P.O.Box 499, Searsport, Maine 04974, Attn: Marie Underwood; or call 548-2439; or E-mail rbunderwood@verizon.net

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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 meets every 4th Thursday at 3:30. Meetings are normally at the Public Safety Building or at the Union Hall. Please check the postings around town for details and location.

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May 05, 2006 20:59:57 [ News and Events ]
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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