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Meeting Video Troubles – Video Library

March 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

Video of the Selectmen and Budget Committee Meetings has been interrupted on the website do to problems with the free provider.  I haven’t been able to add videos to the library since

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Most Commented Posts

March 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

I added the most commented posts back to the main page of the website to allow residents who may be new with site to see what articles brought the most discussion. Although not the only indicator, comments are one

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Selectmen Solicit Suggestions for Town Report

March 7th, 2010 · 10 Comments · Community News

Its that time of the year.  Selectmen Cole sent me a message explaining how work has begun one the annual town report and they’re looking for anything people would like to suggest.
Any residents who may have pictures of events or buildings in Lebanon to please send

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Fun Fair Days Announced

March 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

A benefit for juvenile diabetes research will be held June 5th from 10am – 4:30pm at the Rochester Fair Grounds. See this flier for details.

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Lebanon Fire Department Truck Committee Meets Tonight

February 11th, 2010 · 9 Comments · Community News, Town Services

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 attend.

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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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Citizens Roundtable – Highlights

February 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

I  want to thank everyone who fought the bitter cold last night to attend the Citizens Roundtable. I thought the discussion was informative and insightful.  Meeting Highlights:

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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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Little League Meetings Announced for 2/1/10 & 2/2/10

February 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

Little League general meeting is tonight at 6:30, East Leb. Fire station.
Also, Sign-ups for the 2010 season begin tomorrow night, Tuesday, Feb 2 at the Hanson school, 6-7:30pm.

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Citizens Roundtable

January 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

There will be a citizens roundtable meeting this Thursday at the Lebanon elementary school at 6:30pm.
Public invited

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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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Breathe NH – Seacoast Bike Tour 2010

January 28th, 2010 · 2 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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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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York County Ice Fishing Derby 1/31/10

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

The Springvale Fish & Game Club would like to invite you to its first Annual York County Ice Fishing Derby on January 31, 2010 for adults and children, all ages. Cash prizes will be awarded

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Movie Night Announced 2/6/10

January 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

You are invited to join Lebanon North Berwick Baptist Church for Popcorn and a Movie night on February 6 at 6:00 PM.
They will be showing the movie “A VOW TO CHERISH”  Love remembers…..

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Blood Drive

January 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Community News, School

The Lebanon Community Learning Center is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 6 in the Hanson Gym from 10am-3pm in support of our monthly Health and Wellness Theme, “Have a Heart.”  We would love to see MSAD 60 employees, families and community members at this important event! Lebanon Staff will be supervising a card [...]

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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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First Place 4 Health Orientation Meeting Jan 26th

January 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Community News

Do you want to lose weight?  Could you use some balance in your life?  Come and discover the most complete Christ-centered healthy living program.  First Place 4 Health is a reliable, proven method of weight loss and healthy living.

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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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Citizen’s Roundtable 1/7/10

January 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Community News

A reminder…. the citizens round-table will be held tomorrow night at the Lebanon Elementary School. This is a great opportunity to come and share your voice on events and concerns facing the town. Meeting starts at 6:30pm.

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Lebanon Rescue Chief Report 01/02/10

January 4th, 2010 · 3 Comments · Community News, Town Services

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?

December 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments · Community News, Town Services

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 use them not to get them before Christmas

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