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Outrageous Behavior in West Lebanon Village?

June 7th, 2010 · 110 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

West Lebanon Village is now minus one of  its majestic, 100 year old, historical trees – which WAS located near the  “5 Corners”, on private property.  The town is responsible for taking it down

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Remembering Our Loved Ones

May 30th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Human Interest

While riding down the road today, I past the town hall and as I looked at the memorial I had a thought.
It is a nice thing  what they are doing tomorrow remembering the civil war veterans, but what about our service men and women who ARE SERVING NOW and who have served

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Breathe NH – Seacoast Bike Tour 2010

May 8th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Community News, Human Interest

I am once again riding for the Breathe NH Bike Tour in May 15th 2010. This is the 25th year anniversary for the tour that has so many wonderful volunteers and that done so much for fighting such a horrible disease. Last year the Breathe NH bike tour raised over $55,000!

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Apology

May 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

It has come to my attention that some people think I have been a bit harsh.  I want people to know that  was NOT my intention at all.
So I come to you today and apologize for anything I may have said or anything

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Lebanon 5K Road Race Details Released

April 29th, 2010 · 11 Comments · Community News, Human Interest

The Lebanon Recreation Department is holding our second annual 5K run for cancer. This event is on May 22nd with a rain date of May 23rd.  All proceeds of this race will go to a family in Lebanon who has been or is now going through cancer

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First Place 4 Health – Orientation Announced

April 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News, Human Interest

The Lebanon North Berwick Baptist Church announces Orientation night for First Place 4 Health on May 11th at 7:00 PM.
If you are interested in losing weight and studying the Bible this is the program for you.

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Skip Wood – Lebanon Fire Chief

April 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Human Interest

My husband and I wanted to write a short note of thanks  to Chief Wood.
Without going into what happened too much, we had some work done by a chimney contractor out of Shapleigh.  He did a horrible job and it was not fire safe after it was finished.  We have not been able to use our wood stove [...]

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Some Information Concerning Foreclosures

March 14th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

As I was reading and commenting on the posts today, someone mentioned the foreclosures that were happening here in Lebanon. 

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Going To Any Lengths ………….TO WIN?????

February 6th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Human Interest

Once again, I sit to write more about what has transpired in the last 6 years of our lives.  I thought that our senior years would be filled with enjoying the outdoors of  beautiful Maine and sitting on our porch in rocking chairs. ” Sit on the porch you say!?”  Lord, I’m even afraid

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Sore Loosers, Not by a Long Shot!!

February 1st, 2010 · 3 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

Some people might say, “Oh why don’t they stop whining?  It was decided in a court of  law that they really don’t own that land.”  I ask you, if you have owned a piece of  land that you had a legal binder/bill of sale for, and you paid taxes on that land  for 50 years, [...]

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Injustice

January 28th, 2010 · 6 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

You probably are saying “Oh no here she goes again!”.  But what I am writing about is a personal tragedy that has happened to us, and could very possibly happen to you also.
I am writing this because as of today January 28, 2010, our battle to save our land has come to an end.  Come [...]

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Clarifying a Point

January 27th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

I have been wanting to make this comment for a long while now.  After reading all of my posts, I’ve come to the conclusion that I should clarify some things.

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It’s Girl Scout COOKIE Time

January 23rd, 2010 · 1 Comment · Community News, Human Interest

Its that time a year again where you have a sweet opportunity to support your local girl scouts and buy cookies.   There are 8 variety’s of cookies.    Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties,   Shortbread,  Thanks-A-Lots, Lemonades, Reduced Fat Daisy Go Rounds, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, and of course Thin Mints.   They are $3.50 per box and are [...]

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I Can’t Stand On The Sidelines And Watch..

January 7th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Editorial, Human Interest

Posted on Behalf of Chris Gilpatrick – – -  I would like to tell a little history of why I have a problem with taxpayer money being spent wastefully and why our elected officials should be held accountable.

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Road Not Being Plowed – Nobody To Call?

December 9th, 2009 · 15 Comments · Community News, Human Interest

Hey Glen, Please post this on your website
I am not too happy… For some reason at 2:30 pm in the afternoon I only have had a plow go by my house once, at 1:00 pm. I thought it would be right back…. According to a neighborhood kid and my UPS guy (and I could also [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Human Interest

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! There is so much to be thankful for, I wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday!

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Clothing Pantry at Hansen School 12/5/09

November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Community News, Human Interest

Saturday Dec 5th, 2009      9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Clothing Pantry at the Hansen School in Lebanon
Men’s, Women’s, Children clothing, some blankets
Come and take what you need !

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

October 12th, 2009 · 4 Comments · Human Interest

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 things are bad here in Lebanon?  You haven’t seen anything like the courts or the [...]

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Sheriff Deputies Reduced by Third

September 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Community News, Human Interest

Sources report the Sheriff Department is cutting seven Deputies. This will reduce the active staff by a full third.

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The Wisdom of Hot Chocolate

September 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Human Interest

Every once in a while you need to step back and assess yourself, your situation and the world around you. I received an interesting email that had a wonderful presentation with it. It has a great message so I printed it to PDF and I thought I would share.

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Whats Wrong With This Picture?

September 6th, 2009 · 8 Comments · Human Interest

There’s been something that has been bothering me for quite a while now.  I’ve been wanting to share this with all of you, but I was just so angry, I couldn’t get it down in print

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What Would You Do?

August 16th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Human Interest

What would you do if you inherited a home and property here in Lebanon, Me. ?  You received a legal real estate binder that had the approximate acreage listed and a description of the dwelling?  You lived there with your parents, and later, with your husband or wife for almost 50 years with no problem regarding boundaries.  The sale was recorded  with the Town in their [...]

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