http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest place stories from Waldo VillageSoup. Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:30 EDT Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:30 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/weagle-garcelon-win-nursing-awards/1001453?source=rss ]]> The 2013 Nurse and CNA Excellence Awards were handed out during Nurses Week at Waldo County General Hospital. The nurse excellence award was won by Sandra Weagle RN, while Taylor Garcelon took the CNA award. Weagle, who works in the Emergency Department, has been with the hospital for 22 years. Garcelon is in her third year and works on the patient floor. In announcing the 2013 Nurse Excellence Award winner, ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/weagle-garcelon-win-nursing-awards/1001453 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:12:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Health, Wellness & Beauty 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/searsport-students-hold-health-fair/999779?source=rss ]]> Searsport Elementary School recently held a health fair based on the Let’s Go Waldo! program and the message of 5210. Many of the parents who attended with their children said they had heard of 5210, but couldn’t remember what each number stood for. The children quickly filled them in: 5 is the number of fruit and veggie servings you should have a day; 2 is the maximum amount of recreational screen time; 1 is for ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/searsport-students-hold-health-fair/999779 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:45:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Health, Wellness & Beauty 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/goose-river-senior-apartments-accepting-applications/1001237?source=rss Goose River Apartments located on 6 Alberta Way, Belfast is now taking applications and will be ready for occupancy mid-summer, 2013. The building features 24 one-bedroom accessible apartments in a secure building with elevator, laundry facilities, community room with kitchen, off-street parking, kitchen stove and refrigerator, emergency call system, community gardens and 24-hour maintenance services. Eligible ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/goose-river-senior-apartments-accepting-applications/1001237 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:15:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Health, Wellness & Beauty 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 http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/freshstart-program-helps-adults-quit-smoking/998258?source=rss Are you tired of smoking controlling your life? Do you hate having to go outside to smoke and worrying about how the cost is affecting your finances? But you’ve tried to quit before and nothing seemed to work and after a few bad days, you found yourself lighting up again. Freshstart is the American Cancer Society's adult quit-smoking group. It’s a small group of people who support each other through the process ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/freshstart-program-helps-adults-quit-smoking/998258 Mon, 06 May 2013 12:43:24 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Toni Mailloux) Health, Wellness & Beauty http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/cardiac-rehab-5k-set-to-make-tracks/997552?source=rss ]]> When the second annual Cardiac Rehab 5K, “Walk to the Heart Beat,” heads out on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m., at the Belfast Area High School track, Stan Blood of Belfast will be there. “It’s sponsored by the cardiac rehab program, so why wouldn’t I be there?” asked Stan, following a recent exercise session. “I really depend on this program. It’s a very, very nice program. It’s not only for people who need to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/cardiac-rehab-5k-set-to-make-tracks/997552 Sun, 05 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Toni Mailloux) Health, Wellness & Beauty http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/healthy-kids-day-promotes-good-eating/997573?source=rss ]]> Attendees at the Waldo County YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day enjoyed a variety of healthy snacks provided by Waldo County General Hospital’s Let’s Go Waldo! 5210 program. http://waldo.villagesoup.com/p/healthy-kids-day-promotes-good-eating/997573 Sat, 04 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Toni Mailloux) Health, Wellness & Beauty