Monthly Archives: October 2009

First Time Here? Welcome!

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Over the past year or so when the website was started I must say I was naive. I had no clue to what was going on and occurring in our towns government and it’s management other than the limited coverage … Continue reading →

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Open House A Scary Good Time

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Last night Lebanon Rescue held their annual Halloween Open House. The event was staffed by volunteers and provided much in the way for activities for the young ghouls and goblins.  There were tours

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An Opinion

Posted on October 31, 2009 by striveforchange

After receiving an email from Jason Cole, I sat down and did my best to send a Letter to the Editor in Fosters.  There is a letter dated 10/29/09 from Robie Marsters stating he commended the two selectmen for not … Continue reading →

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Public Auction of Property Announced

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Glen Stadig

The Town of Lebanon will auctioning several properties due to non-payment of taxes. The Auction will be held at the Lebanon Elementary School on Saturday, November 14th at 9am. The Official Notice is Here for more info contact the town … Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed for Polls Nov 3rd

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Glen Stadig

We are looking for volunteers to help hand out information at the polls Nov 3rd. Citizens for Better Lebanon has a table and will be collecting signatures for a Charter Commission, and other initiatives. We will also be providing informational … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Editor – Foster’s Daily Democrat

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Glen Stadig

There are a couple letters to the editor published online at the Foster Daily Democrat all Lebanon Residents should review. One is by Selectmen Jason Cole and the other is by resident Chris Gilpatrick.  A Link to the Editorials is … Continue reading →

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Halloween Safety Tips from Lebanon Rescue

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Glen Stadig

The Lebanon Rescue Department is hosting its 6th Annual open house for Halloween to give children a safe place to go and receive safety information, while also participating in crafts and emergency equipment displays.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report Week Ending 10/24/2009

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Weekly Stats:
The Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 8 calls for service during the week of Sunday 10/18/2009 to Saturday 10/24/2009.  The following is a breakdown of calls:  2 Abdominal Pain, 1 Motor Vehicle Accident, 1 cardiac emergency, 2 General Illness, … Continue reading →

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Selectmen Meeting 10/20/09

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Meeting Highlights:
A land trust appeared before the board to inform them they were a 501c and tax exempt trust. They had been donated 10 acres along the Salmon Falls River and would like to allow public access . This access … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Rescue Warns of Possible Scam

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jason Cole

The Lebanon Rescue Chiefs office has been advised from Lebanon Residents of a company soliciting $300 in case “Lebanon Rescue” ever needed to transport them, they would have all the patients information possible. I have called this company, who did not identify … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 10/17/2009

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Weekly Stats:
The Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 9 calls for service during the week of Sunday 10/11/2009 to Saturday 10/17/2009.  The following is a breakdown of calls:  2 General Illness, 1 Cardiac, 1 Abdominal Pain, 1 Sports Injury, 1 Transfer, … Continue reading →

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Open Letter To Selectmen – Response Received

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Here is a copy of the original letter sent to Selectmen with their response at the bottom in PDF format. The response does not address the issue of ballot requirements, they only speak to how they could not support the … Continue reading →

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Citizens Roundtable Summary 10/7/09

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Glen Stadig

First of all I do want to apologize for these notes being posted almost 2 weeks after the meeting. Glen is always so good at getting information up on the site rather quickly.  Unfortunately he was not with us at … Continue reading →

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Uproar Over Lebanon Ballot

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Here is a link to An article published by the Observer over the ballot controversy….

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 10/10/2009

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Weekly Stats:
The Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 11 calls for service during the week of Sunday 10/04/2009 to Saturday 10/10/2009.  The following is a breakdown of calls:  4 Chest Pain Calls, 2 Respiratory Emergencies, 2 Mutual Aid to Neighboring Communities, … Continue reading →

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A True Story (Can a Landowner Depend on Lebanon Town Records and the Courts?)

Posted on October 12, 2009 by striveforchange

Have you ever had the pleasure of dealing with the Maine Judicial System?  Nothing of  that nature is  pleasant to endure.  It was an eye opening experience.  After all was said and done I was shell shocked.  You think that … Continue reading →

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Workshop About EEE – WNV – Lyme Disease

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Glen Stadig

Triple E and other Viruses are a local problem
York County is hosting a workshop about the Vector Borne Diseases Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), West Nile Virus (WNV) and Lyme Disease.
It will be administered by Charles Lubelczyk, Field Biologist, Maine Medical … Continue reading →

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What Happens at the Dump Doesn’t Stay at the Dump

Posted on October 6, 2009 by striveforchange

Hello folks.  I’m sure by now that you all know who runs the dump, and also works at the dump.
Today at the dump I over heard a one sided conversation between a dump employee and a resident.  Now mind you, … Continue reading →

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Is This How To Live?

Posted on October 3, 2009 by striveforchange

When I moved here in 2001, I thought this was a beautiful place.  I still do.
I often ask myself why?  What I mean by that is why do a certain group of people try to

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Lebanon Rescue To Hold 6th Annual Halloween Open House

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Jason Cole

The Lebanon Rescue Department is proud to announce our annual open house for Halloween, to give kids a safe place to go and receive safety information.
This will be our 6th annual event and over 300 kids attended last year, plus … Continue reading →

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