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WHCA THAW Fund- donations needed!
It comes as no surprise that requests for fuel assistance are up. WAY up! The Washington Hancock Community Agency’s “THAW” program (The Heating and Warmth Fund) was established just FOR fuel assistance. It runs 100 percent on public donations and currently has very little money in reserve to help local needy families. If you’d like […]
Find out more »Hancock County Food Drive
There is no doubt this has been a long, cold and difficult winter. For those who have to make a choice between food, heat or medication it has been even worse. Fuel prices are down but people are using more fuel to heat their homes because of the record low temperatures. The cost of snow […]
Find out more »BPW Scholarship Money available
If you know someone (maybe yourself) who is searching for scholarship money, know that BPW/Maine Futurama Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors and college students in the amount of twelve hundred dollars. Application form and instructions are available on line at: www.bpwmefoundation.org To be considered, completed forms must be received no later than April […]
Find out more »Emmaus Shelter in Ellsworth “Clothing Closet” donations
Dawn Coffin, Volunteer Coordinator at the Emmaus Shelter in Ellsworth, tells us that if you have gently used clothing that you & your children will no longer be wearing, they’d appreciate a donation to their “Clothing Closet” which is open every Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 2, and beginning on Feb. 7th, the closet […]
Find out more »Ellsworth Public Library cookbooks for sale
The new, much-anticipated Ellsworth Public Library cookbooks have arrived. Buy your copies at the library’s circulation desk. They’re only $10 each and full of great recipes from our community. Proceeds from the cookbook help support the library’s renovation and expansion project. For more info, phone the library at 667-6363.
Find out more »Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District
The Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting tree and shrub orders for its 2015 plant sale. Maine-grown fruit trees, conifers, shade trees, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and native shrubs are examples of what’s being offered. Also being accepted are orders for rain barrels, compost bins and trout for stocking private ponds. For […]
Find out more »Everybody Eats Annual Appeal
Everybody Eats free community meal at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Ellsworth has served 28 thousand meals and volunteers have donated more than 11,500 hours over the past 5 years. If you'd like to support their efforts to continue this valuable program, send your tax deductible donation to: Everybody Eats, PO Box 776, Ellsworth, ME […]
Find out more »Pemetic Elementary School Kindergarten Registration/Screening
Registration: Begins Monday, March 16, for children entering school September 2015. You can pick up registration packets in the Pemetic School Office. Please have packets returned by Friday, March 27. Screening: Wednesday April 1 and Thursday April 2. Appointments for screening will be made once packets are turned in. Call 244-5502. Parents will need to […]
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Bowl for Scholars – form a team!
Thelma Beal tells us that the Ellsworth High School Alumni Association is holding its 3rd annual “Bowling For Scholars” fundraiser on Saturday, March 21st starting at 9am at Eastward Bowling Lanes in Ellsworth. Organized in memory of Leah Salisbury Allen, proceeds benefit the association’s scholarship fund. Team up with your friends and co-workers! For registration […]
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The Grand Plays Fetch With “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Shaggy D.A.!”
The Grand announces the next two titles in its new monthly “Disney Classics” family film series on Saturday, March 21st. “The Shaggy Dog” screens at 1 pm and its sequel “The Shaggy D.A.” at 4 pm. Ticket prices are general admission seating for each movie and are $1 per person. What’s better than getting out […]
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Chili Supper
The First Congregational Church in Searsport is holding a public chili supper and Cabin Fever Reliever this coming Sat March 21st at 5 pm at Curtis Hall on Church St. There will be a variety of chili’s from spicy to mild & a vegetarian. The menu make-your-own sundaes. Cost is by donation & the money […]
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Downeast Idol
The 7th annual Down East Idol will take place at 6 PM Sat March 21st at the Narraguagus High School in Harrington. The event is the group’s primary fund raiser for Milbridge Area Merchants Association scholarship program. There will be three categories of contestants: Junior, Adult, and All-Stars. The top 3 winners in each category […]
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