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Category Archives: Human Interest
Soup & Carols Announced
Soup and Carols- Saturday, December 11th at Lebanon- North Berwick Baptist Church on Little River Road in Lebanon, Maine starting at 6:15. Join us for a night of homemade soups followed by an hour of your favorite Christmas carols and … Continue reading
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Outrageous Behavior in West Lebanon Village?
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
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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Remembering Our Loved Ones
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest
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Breathe NH – Seacoast Bike Tour 2010
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Human Interest
Tagged Breathe NH, BreatheNH, Cancer, COP, Fundraiser, Seacoast Bike Tour
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Apology
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 … Continue reading
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Lebanon 5K Road Race Details Released
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Community News, Human Interest
Tagged 5k road race, Fundraiser, Recreation Dept., run / walk
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First Place 4 Health – Orientation Announced
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.
Skip Wood – Lebanon Fire Chief
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest
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Some Information Concerning Foreclosures
As I was reading and commenting on the posts today, someone mentioned the foreclosures that were happening here in Lebanon.
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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Going To Any Lengths ………….TO WIN?????
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest
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Sore Loosers, Not by a Long Shot!!
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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Injustice
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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Clarifying a Point
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.
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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It’s Girl Scout COOKIE Time
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, … Continue reading
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I Can’t Stand On The Sidelines And Watch..
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.
Posted in Editorial, Human Interest
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Road Not Being Plowed – Nobody To Call?
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 … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! There is so much to be thankful for, I wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday!
Posted in Human Interest
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Clothing Pantry at Hansen School 12/5/09
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 !
A True Story (Can a Landowner Depend on Lebanon Town Records and the Courts?)
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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Sheriff Deputies Reduced by Third
Sources report the Sheriff Department is cutting seven Deputies. This will reduce the active staff by a full third.
The Wisdom of Hot Chocolate
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 … Continue reading
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Whats Wrong With This Picture?
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
Posted in Human Interest
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What Would You Do?
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Human Interest
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Now that Elections are Over
I guess I have a lot of time on my hands and when I get the urge I start writing. A couple of weeks ago I emailed Glen and asked him if he noticed a drop in the number blogs. He said the … Continue reading
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.
Posted in Community News, Human Interest, Town Services
Tagged Lebanon Rescue, Raising Maine, Samantha Cole
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Tax Maps and Their Meaning
Does anyone know why we have tax maps? Does anyone know how they determine the tax maps?
In the recent election the town voted to have the tax maps updated for Lebanon. You would assume that the tax maps would generally … Continue reading
Headlines in Lebanon circa 2003
Attached are several Newletters originally printed and circulated by the Citizens for Better Goverment called – The Citizens Voice. July2003 Aug2003 Sept2003 Nov2003
Posted in Human Interest, Town Government
Tagged Citizens for Better Government, Newsletter
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Some Things Never Change
Corinna Cole recently sent me copies of the newsletters published by Citizens for Better Government back in 2002-2003. These time capsules are remarkable in that looking at the topic details they are all mostly relevant and topical today. Town Charter, … Continue reading
Give Our Kids a Brake (Slow Down)
We bought our home 4 years ago and have noticed the traffic on Center Road and Upper Cross Road dramatically increase with the new town hall and of courses the schools. I understand that we do not have a police force because … Continue reading
The Seacoast Bike Tour™ – Please Donate!
Imagine what it would be like to struggle for every breath. When you have trouble breathing, it may be difficult to be physically active or focus on anything except breathing. That is what it is like for persons with Asthma, … Continue reading
ABC Extreme Makeover: Home Edition – Looking to Help a Maine Family
To All Rescue Members and Community Members:
I received this email tonight. ABC’s Home Make Over is coming to Maine and they are looking for a family to help. I have to submit info by this Saturday!!! Can you think of … Continue reading
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Spring is Almost Here – Bike, Run, Walk!
Spring is starting to knock on the door which means cycling, running and other outdoor activities are due to kick off. Individuals who are looking to find others with like interests are encouraged to post a comment to this article … Continue reading
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Ice Sculpture on River Road
The Foster’s published an article on Renee Mueller’s 1953 Corvette Ice Sculture on River Road. Take a spin by and see it before it melts…. Great Job Renee!
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We Could Lose Four Deputies
Here is a link regarding the County Potentially Cutting Funding – Journal Tribune
Christmas Thanks
The Lebanon Volunteer Rescue Department spent the past several weeks helping residents who needed a little bit of assistance for Christmas.
Rescue volunteers received names of families that may need assistance from the school and Lebanon churches. The Rescue Corporation through fundraisers and … Continue reading
Toys for Tots Collection
The Lebanon Fire Department will again collect new unwrapped toys for children, newborn to age 16. Toys may be dropped off at a variety of locations around town including the East Lebanon Fire Station, Hometown Mobile and Train’s Quick Stop. … Continue reading
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Tagged Lebanon Fire Department, Toys For Tots
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Fundraiser for Ty Gilpatrick
The Lebanon Rescue Department has set up a fund to help a local family that tragically lost their 15 month old child on Friday, November 28th at their Lebanon home.
Lebanon Rescue was called to the home on Upper Middle … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Food Drive – Thank You!
The Lebanon Town Office would like to Thank all the Lebanon residents for their generous donations to the Thanksgiving Food Drive. A very special Thank You to the following: Pat Allard, Mike Carpenter & Skydive New England, … Continue reading
Boyscouts Collect Food – Help Residents
The Lebanon Boyscouts Pack 369 presented Lebanon Selectman Jason Cole with three large boxes of donated food and cash for the Lebanon Town Hall Food Drive at their regular meeting on Wednesday, November 19th. The food and money … Continue reading
Successful Halloween Open House
“The children and adults really seemed to enjoy meeting the rescue members and some of the children tried on the rescue members safety equipment.” Chief Cole added. “We look forward to seeing all the children again next year.” Continue reading
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Tagged Fire Department, Halloween Open House
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