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Sat, 18 May 2013 01:30:30 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 01:30:30 EDT en-us Copyright 2011 Courier Publications, LLC http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/8/6F/552822/TRJ-logo.gif 138 50 http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/hospital-aid-seeks-yard-sale-donations/1003306?source=rss Waldo County General Hospital Aid’s annual yard sale will be held Saturday, May 25, starting at 8 a.m., rain or shine, at the hospital’s education center, 118 Northport Ave. Thanks to the efforts of many Aid members, the sale once again promises to be a major fundraiser for the Aid with a full room of bargains on books, puzzles, jewelry, toys, clothing, craft items, music, furniture, dishes and especially those ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/hospital-aid-seeks-yard-sale-donations/1003306 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:05:29 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/free-boat-tours-for-locals-aboard-betselma/1002998?source=rss ]]> The Betselma will begin its first season under the new ownership of Camden Harbor Cruises, Friday, May 24, by offering Free Boat Tours for Locals. Owners, Alec and Erin Brainerd and Garth Wells and Jenny Tobin want to thank the community for all the support they have received over the winter by inviting all locals to come out for a boat ride aboard the historic Betselma for free. Free Boat Tours for Locals will ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/free-boat-tours-for-locals-aboard-betselma/1002998 Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/students-complete-reading-challenge-win-bikes/1000037?source=rss Marsh River Masonic Lodge and Morse Memorial School, both of Brooks, awarded 14 bikes to students under the Bikes for Books Program — sponsored by the Lodge. The goal of the program is to increase student participation in reading. Students track minutes reading and each time they reach certain goals, their names are added to a pool for a raffle. Winners of the drawings, held May 9, were: Pre-K Wyatt Bennett Mia ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/students-complete-reading-challenge-win-bikes/1000037 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/kickin-karate/1001366?source=rss ]]> The Belfast branch of Tracy's Karate participated in a tournament in Bucksport April 27, with six students taking part. The studio had three first-place wins, a second-place and a third-place. Following the tournament, Sensei Diane Woods, head instructor for the class, tested for the seventh-degree black belt, and she passed. Classes meet Wednesdays nights from 6:30-8 pm. at the Belfast Dance Studio. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/kickin-karate/1001366 Mon, 13 May 2013 12:41:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/spectrum-generations-day-break-program-gets-fire-presentation/999893?source=rss ]]> Bill Gillespie, the chief of the Liberty Volunteer Fire Department, visited the Belfast location of Spectrum Generations Adult Day Break on Monday, May 6, National Firefighters Day. He brought some of his gear, including a respirator and oxygen tank. Gillespie demonstrated each of the items and then donned all his gear to show the exact process for putting it on, and what a firefighter goes through to fight a ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/spectrum-generations-day-break-program-gets-fire-presentation/999893 Sat, 11 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/friends-of-sears-island-celebrate-islands-past-and-present/998699?source=rss “Celebrate Sears Island” was held at Curtis Hall in Searsport on April 28 and was sponsored by “Friends of Sears Island." The event's intent was to acquaint the community with the many resources available for their recreation and education at Sears Island. Mark Aubertin performed throughout the afternoon singing and playing guitar, harmonica and native American flute. Displays included old photos and paintings of ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/friends-of-sears-island-celebrate-islands-past-and-present/998699 Fri, 10 May 2013 09:47:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lost-dog-in-searsport-another-ready-for-a-home/999785?source=rss ]]> A male dog was found wandering the streets of Searsport recently and a female dog, spayed and up to date with shots, is ready for a home. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/lost-dog-in-searsport-another-ready-for-a-home/999785 Thu, 09 May 2013 09:50:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/record-number-of-plants-available-at-belfast-garden-club-plant-sale/999502?source=rss ]]> Get something new for the garden this year while visiting Belfast Garden Club's popular annual Green Thumb Plant Sale, Saturday, May 18, from 9 to 11 a.m. at The Belfast Boathouse, 34 Commercial St., Belfast. This popular sale always draws a big crowd, so plan to arrive early. Green Thumb Plant Sale organizer, Karen Meisenheimer reports, “Due to an increase in the number of private donations (to numerous to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/record-number-of-plants-available-at-belfast-garden-club-plant-sale/999502 Wed, 08 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/tall-pines-visits-hope-elephants/998700?source=rss ]]> On Friday, May 3, The Residence at Tall Pines visited Rosie and Opal, the two retired elephants living at Hope Elephants, in Hope. There was a demonstration of some daily physical therapy the elephants go through, and a talk about the history of the elephants, their amazing intelligence and communication skills. Rosie even treated the group to one of her trumpeting calls! http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/tall-pines-visits-hope-elephants/998700 Tue, 07 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/prize-turkey/998496?source=rss ]]> Emily Tripp, 15, of Frankfort, shot this 17-pound turkey while hunting with her dad, Mike, on May 6. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/prize-turkey/998496 Mon, 06 May 2013 15:53:38 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Community Happenings