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Category Archives: Community News
Senator Olympia Snowe says – “Vote Gerrish”
There was a letter of endorsement by Senator Olympia Snowe in the Foster’s Daily Democrat today. The Senator speaks at length about Gerrish’s experience in the town’s finances and her involvement with community. She also speaks how Gerrish fights against … Continue reading
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OurVoice is on Facebook
OurVoice has a Facebook Page. The Page is a place where the community news and editorials posted here, may be commented on and discussed. Many residents also self publish there own articles and share news about town happenings or events. … Continue reading
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Rochester Taxpayers ask… Where’s Jason Cole?
An editorial was published yesterday in the Foster’s Daily Democrat by Robert Gates asking “where’s Jason?”. A similar editorial appeared a few days ago by Rochester Concerned Taxpayers Association raising concerns and questions of how Cole can be working full-time … Continue reading
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Rescue Congratulates New EMTs
Chief Samantha Cole released the following: The Lebanon Rescue Department would like to congratulate Lebanon Rescue Lieutenant Kevin Romano and member Kyle Santosuosso who have completed their paramedic degree programs
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Town Meeting Highlights In Local Paper
The observer published an article highlighting key issues from the Town Meeting. You can view the article online by clicking here..
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Donation Items Needed for Yard-Sale Fundraiser
The Lebanon Fire Dept. Inc. & Ladies Auxiliary are seeking donations of unwanted items for a yard sale fundraiser to be held in July. Funds raised will be used to purchase an AED and the remaining funds will be placed … Continue reading
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Memorial Day Service – Old Town Hall – 5/30/11 – 2pm
The Town of Lebanon’s Memorial Day Service will be held Monday May 30th at 2pm at the Old Town Hall on Center Rd. Please note the time change. The service is at 2pm
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Lebanon Community Day Follow-Up
Community article in the Foster’s outlining the events and large turnout from this past weekends Community Festival. View it Here. There is also an editorial by Rescue Chief Cole thanking people available here. This link also has an editorial apology by Jason … Continue reading
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Dispatch Center’s Cole Under Fire
Looks as though concerns being raised by the Rochester Concerned Taxpayers Association may have grounds. The Rochester Times has done an article over the ordeal surrounding Cole. You may view the Article Here.
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Lebanon Youth Soccer Sign-ups Announced
Lebanon Soccer Sign Ups announced for kids ages 5-12 on May 24th, 26th, 31st, and June 2nd from 6pm to 8pm at the Hanson School Gym. Cost is just: $45.00 for 1st player & $35.00 for each additional immediate family … Continue reading
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Lebanon Veterans, Cole, and Rochester Taxpayers – Editorials
In case you missed it there were some letters to the editor posted by the Foster’s Daily Democrat. The American Legion post 214 clarified that they as a group do not endorse or support any particular candidates. I think this … Continue reading
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Summer Camp Sign-Ups Underway
Lebanon Summer Camp will be held from July 11 through Aug. 11, from Mondays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The first child from a family can attend for $155; each additional child can for $140. You can save … Continue reading
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Absentee Ballots For June 14th Election Now Available
Absentee Ballots for the June 14th Town Election are now available at the Town Office. If you would like a ballot the voter can call or stop by the Town Office to pick one up. If you need us to … Continue reading
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Selectmen Cancel Meeting
The regular Selectmen meeting scheduled for this Tuesday May 17th has been cancelled due to “no agenda” next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2011 6:30pm.
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Lebanon Community Festival 5/21/11
Lebanon Community Festival is this Saturday, May 21st from 11am-3pm. The event will be held at the Hanson School and is a free event to attend. There are many events planned for this year including a new petting farm, race … Continue reading
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D.O.T. Bridge Meeting 5/19/11 3pm
The Dept. of Transportation from Maine & New Hampshire will host a public meeting concerning the New Bridge that connects Lebanon, Me. with Milton, NH on Thursday May 19 at the Milton Town Hall at 3:00pm in the Emma Ramsey … Continue reading
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Town Meeting May 16th 7pm
The Public Hearing for the June 14th ballot will be Monday May 16th at 7pm at the Lebanon Elem. School. All are invited to attend.
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Local Resident Gets Published
Cindy Simon, Lebanon resident, recently published her first novel “Wanting June”. It is a mystery…a woman searching for the truth about her mother and in so doing becomes ensnared in dangerous webs of deceit
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Discounts to Local Attractions via Town Hall
The Lebanon Town office will be offering discount tickets to the following:
York’s Wild Kingdom: $11.00 eachFuntown/Splashtown: $25.00 eachWater Country: $26.50 eachSmitty’s Cinema: $6.00 each
FMI Call 457-6082
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Noble Hockey Raffle – New 2011 Harley
The Noble Hockey is still running their raffle for a brand new 2011 Harley – Tickets are $50 with only 600 being sold! Drawing will be Sept 1st or soon if all sold. Raffle Flyer.
Lebanon Walkers/Runners Club – Join in Healthy Fun!!
Ready for some fresh air and exercise then please come join up with the Lebanon Walkers/Runners Club. They Meet Tuesdays at 5pm and Thursdays at 3:45pm at the Martha Sawyer Community Library (Hanson School) You can walk or run as far … Continue reading
Salmon Falls River Friends of Music – Benefit – 5/14/11 7pm
Salmon Falls River Friends of Music will be having their Annual Spring Benefit Concert Saturday May 14th at 7pm at the Old Town Hall in Center Lebanon, Maine
The Concert will be featuring talented artists from throughout the region. All donations … Continue reading
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Town Employee Definition Expanded
The Observer released an informative article detailing the Lebanon Selectmen’s measures to quash the Citizen’s desire for a complete separation of power in municipal office. An attorney’s opinion is just that, an opinion you pay for. The fact Selectmen are attempting to … Continue reading
Public Hearing – 5/16/11 7pm – Lebanon Elementary School
A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday May 16th 2011. No agenda or topic is listed by the Town, but I believe this a meeting is called for a Citizen’s Petition on the upcoming Ballot. The Petition is essentially requesting the allowing … Continue reading
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Selectmen’s Meeting Posted for 5/3/11 6:30pm Town Hall
Selectmen’s Meeting Posted for 5/3/11 6:30pm at the Town Hall – – Agenda: Superintendent Paul Andrade MSAD 60 Budget Presentation, Kurt & Brenda Zeller of “Go Deep Mud” Mass Gathering Permit, Laura Bragg, Public Hearing Notice Signed. Public is invited … Continue reading
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Town Facebook Page – Shut Down!!
It appears the Town’s Facebook Page has been deactivated. If the “Admin” simply would have shut off commenting, and only post actual town events, meetings, and notices…what is the issue? In my opinion an “Official” page should be “one-way” only … Continue reading
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Lebanon Selectmen – Record Those Meetings!!
Please help encourage Selectmen to take action and start recording meetings. There is an online Petition where registered Lebanon voters should sign by clicking here… http://signon.org/sign/lebanon-selectmen-record Leave them a comment / message as well when you sign.
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BreatheNH Bike Tour 2011
I will be participating in the BreatheNH Bike Tour this year. The Bike Tour raises money for all forms of lung disease such as cancer, COPD etc. Did you know that: One out of four NH high school seniors are … Continue reading
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Sticks on Ice Scrapbooking Fundraiser 4/2/11
Saturday April 2, 2011, 9am to 6pm, at Noble High School Cafeteria
Early Birds: $25.00 if you register by March 1st (Save $10.00)
Registration: $35.00 if you register after March 1st
Lunch is included in registration fee.
On-site vendors, and raffles
Please join us … Continue reading
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Foster’s Highlights Budget Committee Troubles
Foster’s Daily Democrat published an article highlighting the Budget Committee troubles. Highlighting the Budget Committee’s intention to take the problems to the people. In my opinion what the Towns Selectmen are doing is highly unusual and troublesome. You Can See … 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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Salmons Falls Cafe Opens
Minor’s Restaurant changed ownership last year and the evolution and influence of the new ownership is evolving. The new owner Rick Towle says “We purchased the property last year and did not change the name which was a huge mistake. This month the wind … Continue reading
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Budget Committee Meeting Tuesday 1/25 @ 6pm
The Lebanon Budget Committee will be meeting Tuesday January 25th, 2011 at the Lebanon Town Hall at 6:00pm. This is a meeting to discuss the matter of not receiving information requested from our selectmen and other issues. This meeting is … Continue reading
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Noble Ice Hockey Announces Fundraising Winners
Noble Ice Hockey Boosters and Players would like to thank the Lebanon selectmen and Town Hall employees for allowing our wood/oil raffle fundraising events that took place on election day as well as the days at the transfer station. We … Continue reading
Bridge Placement Meeting Announced for 2/12/11 6pm
Please join MaineDOT at a preliminary public meeting to discuss the future replacement of the Ford Bridge, (1219) which carries IR 553 (Emery’s Mill Rd or Philbrick Rd) over the main channel of the Little River in Lebanon. Representatives of … Continue reading
Plowing Snow Into Roads is Hazardous
Please use caution when plowing as to not push snow into the roadway. This can be dangerous and could cause an accident. If you see anyone doing this let them know and or report them to the town. Road crews … Continue reading
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Road Race to Help Deaf Children – April, 2, 2011
HELPING CHILDREN HEAR IN NEW HAMPSHIRE 5K ROAD RACE
Our organization is “Helping Children Hear in New Hampshire”. We are holding our 2nd annual 5k road race/walk on April 2, 2011 in Dover, New Hampshire. All proceeds will benefit preschool children … Continue reading
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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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Labor Day Hours Posted for Town Office
The Lebanon Town Office will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day and will re-open Tuesday, September 7th at 7am.
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Town Opens Cooling Stations
Due to the extreme heat, the Town is taking measures to protect their residents who are at risk. The town is allowing residents to visit a “cooling station” located at the municipal building
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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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First Place 4 Health Orientation Meeting Announced
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
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A Twenty Mile Meal…Defining Local
The New England Farm 2 Fork Project an eco-gastronomic organization that supports a biodiverse, sustainable food supply, local producers, heritage food-ways and the pleasures that surround the American table and kitchen. Founder, Chef Sebastian Caros
New Hours For Town Services
New Hours have been announced for several of the Town’s Services. Hours went into effect on July 1st
Community Invited to Goals Workshop
I wanted to pass this on. If you cannot make it that night, please feel free to send any suggestions to: Lebanon Selectmen – 15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon, Maine 04027
Thank you,
Jason
“My major goals during the year include continuing to … 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
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State Ballot Info for June 8th
Here is information on the Maine State Ballot for this June 8th, 2010. If you scroll down the page you will the ballot items and wording to vote on and at the bottom you can view official Citizen’s Guides that … Continue reading
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Civil War Memorial Dedicated
The new Civil War memorial was dedicated as part of the Memorial Day services this past Monday. It was great to see the damage caused by
Vote Yes! Start The Process for a Municipal Charter
The June 8 ballot will have a question to form a Charter Commission. This was circulated by residents Petition last summer an effort I support and was involved in. So what is a Municipal Charter? What is a Charter Commission?
Glen Stadig – Candidate for Selectmen 2010
My name is Glen Stadig and I am a candidate for Selectmen,
I am 46 years old, married, and have been a resident of Lebanon for the past ten years.
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
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Town Manager Plan – Vote Yes!
The Town Manager Plan will be back before the people on June 8. I encourage you to vote Yes to adopt the plan. Our Town needs the consistent daily management and oversight only a Town Manager can provide. Our Selectmen … Continue reading
Campaign Concerns
At the Town Meeting last week a green flier was circulated to residents along with sample ballots and other material. The flier has a picture of chairman Frizzell holding a child and states his wishes, desires and accomplishments. The material
New England Farm 2 Fork Presents – What The Indians Ate
On May 29th and 30th Chef Sebastian Carosi, founder of The New England Farm 2 Fork Project will bring you ‘…..what the indians ate…..’ an eco-gastronomic tasting tour
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Memorial Day Celebration
The Town, American Legion Post 214 and Lebanon’s Historical Society, will sponsor this year’s Memorial Day celebration.
Town Hall and Memorial Vandalized
Sometime Saturday night or early Sunday morning the Town Hall on Upper Guinea Road was vandalized. The sod donated by Tuckahoe Turf Farm and laid by Rescue
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Lebanon Festival Today!
Come down to the Town Festival today, sure to be fun for the whole family. It kicks off with a breakfast at 8:30am, then there will be a 5k road race at 9:30am to benefit a local family as well … Continue reading
Free Fishing Days Correction – June 5-6, 2010
The new two-year fishing law book released last month by the Maine
Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife incorrectly identifies the
state’s spring “Free Family Fishing Days.”
BreatheNH Recap
I want to thank everyone for your gracious support of the BreatheNH Bike Tour 2010 that was held this past Saturday. I managed to raise $1,150.00 for the cause
Town Meeting Tonight
The Lebanon Town Meeting will be held tonight at the Lebanon Elementary School at 7pm. The meeting is to review the upcoming referendums for the upcoming vote June 8th.
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In Memory of Lebanon Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty
The Lebanon Selectmen took a moment during their scheduled workshop on Friday, May 7th, 2010 to remember Lebanon Police Officer Jeffrey Lee Bull, who was tragically killed in the line of duty 23 years
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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
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Lebanon Community Festival 5/22/10
Lebanon Community Festival will be held Saturday May 22nd, 2010 (Rain Date Sunday, May 23rd) 11am-2pm
at the Hanson School on Upper
Ladies Slow Pitch Softball
Area ladies interested in playing slow pitch softball? Lebanon is working to organize a ladies league using the Little League fields. The League is open to women ages 21 and older
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
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The Referendums for 2010
I placed a copy of the sample referendums with the Budget Committee meeting post from this past Monday. Someone posted an idea that it might be good to have them placed in their own post for discussion of the issues. … Continue reading
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.
Our Emergency Responders In Action
I was unfortunate enough to have an heard an accident near my home on Rt 202 this evening. I called it in to 911 and it involved several people and three cars. I went to check on the people and … Continue reading