Category Archives: Town Services

Postings focused on Roads and General Town Services

Repeal Lebanon Rescue Enterprise Acct, Require Resident Approval

Lebanon Rescue had it’s account changed to an Enterprise account last year. This change meant Rescue does not require resident approval for spending and budgets as is is done for ALL other town departments

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Tax Club Started

The Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the initiation of a Tax Club for the 2012 Fiscal Year. The Tax Club allows property owners to pay their property taxes over the course of the year through a payment book … Continue reading

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Lebanon Solicits Bids For Winter Sand

TOWN OF LEBANON – INVITATION TO BID – WINTER SAND BID 2012
The Town of Lebanon will receive sealed bids for Winter Sand bids until 5pm Tuesday August 2, 2011.
All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on Tuesday August … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Hosts Ambulance Driver Training

Lebanon Rescue hosted an Ambulance Vehicle Operator Certification (AVOC) course  this past Saturday June 18th. The training is required for ambulance drivers and had many surrounding towns participated as well.

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Rescue Facebook – More Questions than Answers

Lebanon Rescue posed a question on Facebook about equipment usage and having them stand-by at town events. I stated my opinion, that I was not in favor of it and after a couple of rebuttals on my comments, I was … Continue reading

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New Library Spotlighted

The new town Library had it’s ribbon cutting this evening. The Fosters did an informative article highlighting the hard work by the Librarian Jenn Griffin and Superintendent of Schools Paul Andrade. The article also explains the new space and services. Lebanon was … Continue reading

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Library Hours Changed

The Lebanon Library hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 4pm to 8pm for the rest of the year.

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Lebanon Rescue Department Receives – Outstanding Non-Profit of the Year for 2010

Congratulations to the Rescue Volunteers!! – See Flier Here
The Lebanon Rescue Department was honored to receive the 2010 Outstanding Non-Profit of the Year Award from Governor John Baldacci on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010. The ceremony was held … Continue reading

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Thank you from Rescue Chief for Volunteer Week

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, I would like to thank the 47 volunteers with the Lebanon Rescue Department who have donated over 15,000 manpower hours over the past year to our great community. I am so honored to lead … Continue reading

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Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report 4/17/10

The Chief weekly report is available and may be viewed in PDF Here

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Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report 4/10/10

Here is this weeks report from the Rescue Chief in PDF format.

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Lebanon on Tonights News!

WGME 13 was in town doing a story about Lebanon and the Emergency Operations Center.  They also did a ride along in EMS 1 – it will be … Continue reading

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Budget Committee / Ambulance Presentation Update

I have identified the trouble with the glitch on the recording from the Budget Committee meeting on 3/17/10. I have located and added the file to the website and you may watch the “second part”

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New Ambulance Presentation Available

The Budget Committee met last week to  review the Rescue Budget, the recording I had done stopped just before the presentation for the new Ambulance they would like to purchase.  Asst. Chief Cole sent me

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One Tire For Every 53 Feet of Road ? ? ? Yes….That’s What You Paid For !

Our Transfer Station since September of this year has taken in 48 Tons of Tires. This fury of mysterious deliveries has cost us taxpayers more than $7,100 so far this year, and more than $18,000 in the past 3 1/2 … Continue reading

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Great Community Response to Large Storm

As we come out of yet another large storm, I think we all owe a big thanks to all the town departments that played a critical part in the response and clean up to the storm that started Thursday afternoon. I … Continue reading

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Weekly Rescue Chiefs Report 02/20/10

The Lebanon Rescue Chief’s weekly Report is available Here in PDF.

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Need For New Truck

The Fire Department has placed information for residents to review online. The information may be found here https://www.lebanonmefire.org/Need_for_New_Truck.html I encourage residents to look at the information to gain an understanding.

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Lebanon Fire Department Truck Committee Meets Tonight

The Lebanon Fire Dept. Truck Committee will be meeting with a representative of Lakes Region Fire Equipment on Thursday Feb. 11th at 6:30pm at the East Lebanon Fire Station. The Lebanon Budget Committee and the general public are invited to … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report Week Ending 2/6/10

You can view the report here in PDF format..

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Lebanon Rescue Chiefs January 2010 Report

Here is the Rescue Chiefs Report in PDF format

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Rescue Chiefs Report, Week Ending 01-30-2010

Here is the Rescue Chiefs report for week ending 1/30/2010

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report 1/23/10

Here is the Rescue Chief’s Report for week ending 1/23/10 in PDF Format.

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Lebanon Rescue Monthly Meeting Minutes 1/25/10

Here are the meeting minutes in PDF format

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Weekly Rescue Chiefs Report for Week Ending 1-16-2010

Here is the Rescue Chief’s Report for This Week in PDF

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Lebanon Responds to Multiple Accidents

The Lebanon Rescue Department, Fire Department and York County Sheriff’s Department responded to three  accidents on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 between 8am and 7pm. Three other vehicles off the road were checked as well by rescue personnel throughout the day.
The … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chief Report 01/02/10

Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report is available here in 1-2-2010. A Vehicle Log for EMS1 was also included in this weeks update. It is available here 01-02-2010 in PDF and will be available on the rescue Website..

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Do You Know a Family with Children in Need?

To Our Friends and Neighbors,
Thanks to an overwhelming amount of donations this year for the toys we hand out to kids that have experienced traumatic loss in town, we have some toys left. I do not want kids who could … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Awards Banquet and Christmas Party

The Lebanon Rescue Department held its annual Christmas Party and awards banquet on Sunday, December 20, 2009. Each year, the rescue holds the event to thank the volunteers

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report 12-19-09

Here is the Rescue Chiefs Weekly Report in PDF Format.

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Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report

The Rescue Chief’s report may be viewed here…12-12-2009 Report (PDF)

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Rescue Chief’s Monthly Report for November

The Rescue Chief’s Summary Report for November is available Here in PDF Format.

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Lebanon Rescue Meeting Minutes 11/30/09

Here is a link to the Lebanon Rescue Meeting Minutes in PDF Format

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Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report for Week Ending 11/21/09

Weekly Stats:
The Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 9 calls for service during the week of Sunday
11/15/2009 to Saturday 11/21/2009. The following is a breakdown of calls: 1 Cardiac
Arrest/Unattended Death, 1 cardiac emergency, 1 Abdominal Pain, 1 Assault Victim, 1
Respiratory Emergency, … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue adds New Facebook Site

Lebanon Rescue Chief Samantha Cole is proud to annouce that on Sunday, November 15th, 2009, the Lebanon Rescue went live with its new facebook site. The site is an additional tool to keep Lebanon residents informed on what is going … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report for Week Ending 11/14/2009

Weekly Stats:
The Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 12 calls for service during the week of Sunday
11/8/2009 to Saturday 11/14/2009.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Weekly Report 11-07-09

You can find the Lebanon Rescue Chiefs Report Here in PDF format.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for October 09

Here is the Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for October in PDF.

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Open House A Scary Good Time

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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Halloween Safety Tips from Lebanon Rescue

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

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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Lebanon Rescue Warns of Possible Scam

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

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

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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Lebanon Rescue To Hold 6th Annual Halloween Open House

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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Clothes Pantry

The New Covenant Baptist Church located at 285 Maple Street in North Berwick is open on Monday nights from 4:00 to 6:00 (the same hours as the food pantry). They’re closed on holidays. They have all sizes of gently … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for August 2009

Here is the Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for August 2009 in PDF Format.

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Lebanon Rescue Station Gets Facelift Thanks to Volunteers

Volunteers with the Lebanon Rescue Department have spent the past week beautifying the station, while also saving over $2,000.

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Lebanon Rescue Department – Meeting Minutes 8/31/09

Lebanon Rescue Department – Meeting Minutes Monday, August 31, 2009

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 8/30/2009

Weekly Stats:
We will provide the statistics soon, the software program is still down. It should be up this week.
Upcoming Events/Meetings/Trainings:
Sunday, August 30th – The monthly mud races will take place at Go Deep Mud. It looks like great weather after … Continue reading

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Library Hours Updated

Please note the following temporary hours for the Town Library:

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Kids Craft Night Tuesday 8/25/09

TUESDAY -  Kids Craft night at the Old Town Hall on Center Road hosted by the Lebanon Rec Dept.  4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
The kids will be painting t-shirts or tote bags !
THANK YOU – to all who donated items … Continue reading

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Free Clothing Pantry In Works

Library hours for August : Monday 1:30 – 6:30    Tuesday 3:00 – 6:30    Wednesday 3:00 – 8:30

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for July 2009

The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department had a very busy July 2009. The department responded to 62 calls for service. Besides responding to these emergency calls, department members attended several trainings, community events and EMT refresher classes. The department held several … Continue reading

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Library Summer Reading Program

There are still two sessions at the Library for the summer reading program
Monday August 10th – Illustration Demo
Monday August 17th – Last Day / Chalk on Black Paper
On Saturday August 22nd there will be a “Meet the Librarian” & “Meet … Continue reading

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Town Library Hours Changed for August

The new Librarian has changed the checkout hours for the month of August.
They are as follows:
Monday          1:30 – 6:30
Tuesday         3:00 – 6:30
Wednesday    3:00 – 8:30

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 8/1/2009

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 7/26 to Saturday 8/1, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 19 calls for service. We treated 22 patients and transported 13 to the hospital during the week. 5 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital, 6 patients were … Continue reading

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Ambulance Petition at Train’s Quick Stop

We have been asked by several citizens and members about putting a referendum question on the ballot this November to expend from our donations and ambulance revenue to replace the 17 year old ambulance that we took out of service. … Continue reading

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Why Do We Need This New Ambulance This Year?

The Town is Growing. Our Call Volume Has Increased Over 840% since we were founded in 1981 and we average 50 calls a month. Both Ambulances Were Used Often  For Multiple Calls or Multiple Patients. We Receive … Continue reading

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New Ambulance on November Ballot

Dear Lebanon Residents,
This November, we will be asking the residents to support replacing our former 1992 ambulance, which was our 2nd due ambulance and we had to take out of service because it was not safe to … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 7/25/2009

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 7/19 to Saturday 7/25, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 12 calls for service. We treated 13 patients and transported 7 to the hospital during the week. 4 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 3 … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for June 2009

The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department had a busy June 2009. The department responded to 59 calls for service. Besides responding to these emergency calls, department members attended several trainings, community events and EMT refresher classes.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief in “Raising Maine Magazine”

Our Lebanon Rescue Chief, Samatha Cole was featured in Raising Maine magazine. Here is a link to an interview.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for Week Ending 7/4/2009

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/28 to Saturday 7/4, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 17 calls for service. We treated 16 patients and transported 6 to the hospital during the week. 2 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and

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Annual Ambulance Subscription Program

For the seventh year, the Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department is conducting its annual ambulance subscription program. The program is used as a fundraiser to purchase medical equipment

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report Wk End 6/20/09

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/13 to Saturday 6/20, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 11 calls for service. We treated 12 patients and transported 3 to the hospital during the week. 2 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 1 … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Appreciation BBQ and Family Fun Night

On Sunday, June 14th, 2009, about 40 members of the Lebanon Rescue and their families attended an appreciation BBQ and Family Fun Night at the Flat Rock Bridge Resort in Lebanon.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report Wk End 06/13/09

Weekly Stats:
From Sunday 6/7 to Saturday 6/13, the Lebanon Rescue Department responded to 21 calls for service. We treated 18 patients and transported 5 to the hospital during the week. 4 patients were transported to Frisbie Hospital and 1 … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Offers Reflective Signs

Each year, the Lebanon Rescue Department responds to hundreds of calls where the property owners do not have their street numbers properly displayed. During serious medical emergencies, seconds count and being able to quickly identify the correct house could help … Continue reading

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Lebanon Rescue Chief’s Report for May 2009

The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department had a busy May 2009. The department responded to 51 calls for service. Besides responding

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