OPEN 9am to 3pm
Tuesday - Friday
CLOSED Monday
Information Center is open 24/7.
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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market is Open Every Thursday 2PM to 5PM
Next to the Post Office
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Senior Center Meals
Home-cooked meals prepared on site served with reduced fat milk, coffee, and cold drinks. All ages are welcome. $5 per meal. Download the
September menu here (.pdf).
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Flavors of the month
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Playing at the Alamo Theatre...
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Fri 2 Sep, 6:00 pm
Fri 2 Sep, 8:00 pm
Sat 3 Sep, 6:00 pm
Sat 3 Sep, 8:00 pm
Sun 4 Sep, 2:00 pm
Sun 4 Sep, 6:00 pm
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A Century of Movies at the Alamo
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Every third Sunday of the month at
6pm through November, the Alamo is going to show a different film from a different decade that the Alamo has served our community. The schedule is as follows:
September 18: Young Frankenstein (1974)
October 16: Big (1988)
November 20: Fargo (1996)
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Ghosts of Fort Knox Guided Tour
Saturday, September 10
8PM to 10PM
The 15th Annual Medieval Tournament
Saturday, September 10
10AM to 4PM
Moon Viewing at the Penobscot Narrows Observatory
Saturday, September 17
8PM to 10PM
Spend the Night at Fort Knox with East Coast Ghost Trackers
Saturday, October 8th
6PM to 11PM
Fright at the Fort
October 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
5:30PM to 9PM
For more details please
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Story Time at Buck Memorial Library
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The Buck Memorial Library on Main Street offers a free story time each Wednesday from 10:30AM to 11AM.
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Orland UMC Public Suppers
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Bean Supper!
First Saturday of the Month - served buffet style. 5PM to 6PM at the Orland United Methodist Church in the Orland Village.
September 3
October 1
Baked Beans, Casseroles, Salads, Biscuits, Beverage, Pies
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Free Small Business Advising for Bucksport Bay Area
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Thinking about starting a business? Or do you already own one? There's a new small business resource for the Bucksport Bay area ready to help you with everything from starting, to maintaining and growing your business. The business advising is confidential, offered at no charge and provided by the Maine Small Business Development Centers.
September 9
October 14
November 4
December 2
Bangor Savings Bank
89 Main Street
Bucksport
By appointment only
Please contact
Better Egner at 207.664.2990
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BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
Healing Hatha Yoga
Tuesdays 4-5pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center, Ellsworth FREE
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
OCC, Orland
$12/class
Wednesdays
3:30-4:30pm
Bucksport Regional Health Center ($12)
Thursdays 1-2pm
Beth Wright Cancer Resource Center Ellsworth FREE
Discounts for first responders
All classes FREE to Beth Wright Center clients
All classes are for adults and teens. Anyone under 18 must have a signed waiver from their parent or guardian. Children under 13 are only permitted by the instructor. Mats and props are provided and no yoga experience is necessary.
More details online
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Fall is coming
It's that time of year again, the transition from summer to fall, when kids and teachers return to their school-year routine, the "summer people" begin to journey off to their winter residences, and some of our members close down for the year.
As we welcome you into this season, we offer news of a renewable energy workshop, small business advising sessions, Golftoberfest, and a free event at the Fiber College.
In this week's newsletter, we also remind you about the weekly Farmers' Market (Thursday afternoons), our "Fudge for Fireworks" raffle, and live jazz at Verona Wine and Design.
You'll also find the last Wahl's Dairy Port Flavors-of-the-Day calendar for the season, the Senior Center's delicious menu for September, and the details of "The Great Event," coming up in Stockton Springs.
Scroll down to find out what else our members are offering in the days and weeks ahead, for you, your business, and your community.
Enjoy your week and remember to drive carefully--the kids are heading back to school!
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September Business Buzz
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 Park your RV along the ocean or in a pull-through site at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground. Pitch your tent in a shady spot or camp under a canopy of stars. From this ocean front campground you can kayak right from the beach, hike the nature trails, eat Maine lobster on the shore, fish from the beach, explore tidal pools and join the kids in a basketball game on the playground.
Rent a single or double kayak and we'll guide you in the right direction. Beginners to advanced paddlers are welcome.
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The Bucksport Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament brings us back to the Searsport Pines Golf Course on
Saturday, October 1
. Registration starts at n
oon
and Shot Gun Start at
1:00 pm
.
They served as a wonderful home for the tournament in the past and this year we return with added fun. Starting at
2:00 pm
the public is invited to join us and the bratwurst will be served and the beer will start flowing! After your trip around the golf course, invite your friends and family to continue the party with us! Enjoy German cuisine for dinner with lots and lots of beer! Oompah music, a stein hoisting championship, and other Oktoberfest themed activities!
The annual tournament has always been a remarkable event and we hope you will be able to participate this year. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (207) 469-6818 or email [email protected].
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Raffle tickets
"Fudge for Fireworks" raffle tickets available at the Chamber office, all proceeds will go to the
Bucksport Bay Festival
Fireworks Fund. You can also buy your
Bucksport Historical Society
2017 calendars here too! Stop by and see us! Tuesday through Friday 9am to 3pm.
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Live music at Verona Wine & Design
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Live Jazz
9/3/16 6-9PM LIVE Jazz with Brandon Kelley
Join us once again to hear the jazzy blues sound of Brandon Kelley and company.
Free admission for all live performances at Verona Wine and Design.
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Wildland Fun
Wildlands Work Party
Saturdays, Sept. 3 & 17 -
9am to Noon
Join Wildlands Steward Brian Keegstra for a morning of volunteer work in the Wildlands
Outdoor Yoga in the Wildlands
Saturday, Sept. 10
This mixed-level yoga class will be held in a clearing with mountain views
Hike Mead Mountain's New Trail
Saturday, Sept. 10 - 10 am.
Join us for a 2.8-mile moderately-difficult jaunt to the beautiful new overlook on Mead Mountain in the Great Pond Mountain Wildlands.
Hike Great Pond Mountain
Saturday, Sept. 17 - 9 am
Celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend!
Wine Tasting and Art
Thursday, Sept. 22 - 5 to 7 pm
Artist Lyndsey Marston of 3 Legged Dog Ink and The Good Kettle are supporting GPMCT at September's "The Good Kettle Does Good" event.
Open Equestrian Trail Ride
Sunday, Oct. 2 - 9:30am to 11:30sm
GPMCT and Trot Riders of Tomorrow invite you to an open trail ride in the Wildlands.
Wildlands Trail Race
Sunday, October 30, 11 am
GPMCT and Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) are offering the 4th annual Downeast Double Trouble Trail Race Challenge, with the 6.3-mile GPMCT Wildlands Trail Race on October 30 and 4-mile FBC Autumn Trail Race November 6.
For more information about these events and Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust visit their website www.greatpondtrust.org
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Fiber College Makers' Market
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A Free Public Event in Searsport - Makers' Market
Calling all people who make things they'd like to sell, those who have tools or materials to peddle - and anyone who enjoys searching for crafted treasures, music, food and fun!
Fiber College of Maine announces its second annual Makers' Market, a free event open to the general public, Friday, September 9, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, at Searsport Shores Ocean Camping in Searsport.
With food, music, contests and an abundance of art activities, this year's Makers' Market celebrates creativity in all forms and promises fun for all ages. Admission is free and open to the public. Anyone wishing to sell their creations, crafting supplies, tools, equipment or other related items may reserve a space for ten dollars.
For more information, visit FiberCollege.org and follow the clicks to register or call Emma at (207) 446-8357
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Giant Yard Sale and more
The GREAT EVENT is Coming to Stockton Springs September 10th!
Stockton Springs Community Library (SSCL) will host The GREAT EVENT on September 10th from
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
. The grounds of the Library and Town Office will be filled with a Giant Yard Sale, Barbecue, Tea Room, Bake Sale, Homemade donuts, Children's Events for all ages, and much more!
The atmosphere will be festive and everyone is invited to join in the celebration. This is a new fundraiser for the all-volunteer library, and one we expect will become an annual event.
If you'd like to rent a space at the GREAT EVENT Giant Yard Sale you should come to the library during open hours. Library hours are
Monday
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Tuesday
4:00 - 7:00 pm
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Wednesday
3:00 - 5:00 pm
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Thursday
9:00 am - Noon
and
6:30 - 8:30 pm
, and
Saturday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
. To reserve your space you must fill out an application and pay in advance either by check or cash. Spaces are approximately 10' x 15'. Cost is $35. You may bring your own table or you can rent a table for an extra $5. Organizations and crafters are also welcome to rent space in the Giant Yard Sale. The GREAT EVENT will happen rain or shine. For more information call 567-4147.
This family event is bound to be chock full of good bargains, great food, entertainment for the kiddies, community spirit, and much, much more! We'll see you on September 10th in Stockton Springs! Don't miss it!
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Renewable Energy Workshop
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Free Renewable Energy Workshop
Free Renewable Energy Workshop for
Agricultural Producers and
Rural Small Businesses
September 12th, 3-5 p.m.
Unity Food Hub
69 School St., Unity
Join us for a workshop on Monday, September 12th from 3-5 p.m. at the Unity Food Hub to learn how to access USDA Rural Development guaranteed loan or competitive grant funds for the purchase, installation and construction of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects.
We will also have presentations on Solar Power and Wood Pellet Heating applications for agriculture and business.
For more information, and to set up a technical assistance appointment on September 12th before or after the workshop, contact Jennifer Brennan with GPCOG at 774-9891.
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FREE Workshops Offered
"Taking Action for Health"
Healthy Acadia and the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center are partnering to offer a "Taking Action for Health" workshop series. "Taking Action for Health" is Healthy Acadia's Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. This free evidence-based program is comprised of six workshops that will be held at the Beth C. Wright Cancer Resource Center, 23 Commerce Park, Ellsworth on Wednesdays from
2:00pm to 4:30pm
, starting
September 14, 2016 and continuing through October 19, 2016.
"Taking Action for Health" is a free, interactive program that is open to anyone living with a chronic condition. Chronic conditions can include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis, migraines, asthma, eating disorders, depression and more. "Taking Action for Health" will be facilitated by two Stanford-trained leaders, Healthy Acadia's Elizabeth Lyles and Nina Zeldin. Visit
http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html
to learn more about "Taking Action for Health."
The process in which "Taking Action for Health" is facilitated makes it effective, even for those living with multiple chronic conditions. Classes are highly participative - participants provide each other with mutual support and share their successes. This helps increase participants' self-assurance in their ability to manage their health and maintain active, fulfilling lives. Workshop participants will each receive a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, and an audio relaxation CD, "Relaxation for Mind and Body."
Contact Elizabeth at 667-7171 or
[email protected]
to register or for more information about "Taking Action for Health". "Taking Action for Health" is supported was supported by Grant Number D04RH28404 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Small Business Essentials in Bucksport
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Five workshops to refresh your business skills
Each workshop covers a different area of owning and operating a small business. The workshops are free and include a light dinner. You are welcome to attend just one, or all of them. If you are interested, register soon - seating is limited.
Who should attend?
Potential, new and long time business owners looking to learn or refresh their business skills.
Location:
Jewett
School, Bucksport
Basics of Starting a Business in Maine - September 20
Essentials of Business Planning - September 27
Marketing your Business - October 4
Small Business Financials - October 11
Financing your Business - October 18
Time?
6-8 pm
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For more information on these events please contact the Wilson Museum, 207.326.9247 or email
[email protected]
The Wilson Museum is offering fun hands-on workshops for kids with Anita Smith. And, best of all, they're FREE! However, space is limited, so call or email to get your name on the list 207-326-9247 [email protected].
Anita Smith, a retired elementary and middle school teacher, was recognized in 2002 by Project Learning Tree as one of five Outstanding Environmental Educators in the USA. She is a Maine Master Naturalist, Project Learning Tree steering committee member, and program developer/leader at China School's Forest, an outdoor classroom in China, Maine.
Saturday, September 17 (1 - 4 p.m.)
Hide Tanning Workshop
Thursday, October 6 (1 - 2 p.m.)
Fedco Seeds Apple program
Wednesday, October 19 (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Wednesday Spinners Workshop/Demonstration
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Preventing Underage Drinking
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"Party Scenes With Substance-Free Teens" Will Focus on Community Involvement in Preventing Underage Drinking
 On
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
, Healthy Acadia will host a community forum titled "Party Scenes With Substance-Free Teens: How to Prevent Underage Drinking" from
5:30pm-7:00pm
at Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School. The evening will begin with a light dinner, followed by a highly interactive activity featuring scenario-based small group discussions facilitated by local prevention, treatment and law enforcement professionals. The program will conclude with a question and answer session, an update on community initiatives and opportunities to engage in prevention and treatment activities. The meal and program are free and open to all community members. The discussion scenarios are appropriate for the whole family.
"Party Scenes" will begin at
5:30pm
at the Ellsworth Elementary Middle School's Multi-purpose Room on
Tuesday, September 27
. Advance registration is strongly recommended so that we can plan for enough food for everyone.
This "Party Scenes With Substance-Free Teens" community conversation is sponsored by Healthy Acadia and the Hancock County Drug Free Communities Initiative, with funding support provided in part by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For more information, or to register, please contact Tara Young at 667-7171 or email
[email protected]
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News and events from PMM...
Seabag Visible Storage Center Open
Seabag Visible Storage Center, in the Museum's Carver Memorial Gallery is now open. Join us for an adventure of discovery as the visitor becomes the researcher. Unlike our formal exhibits with their interpreted content, Seabag presents objects without the clutter of labels except for an object identification number. Armed with a slim binder of object descriptions, this allows the visitor to focus on what catches their eye, follow their interests and discover their own stories. The whale's eyeball is a favorite!
Seabag's hours of admission are limited, check with the Admission Center for that day's scheduled openings. 207-548-0334
Two Penobscot Marine Museum Photography Exhibits on View at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center
"Through Her Lens: Women Photographers of Midcoast Maine, 1885 - 1925" and "Evolution of the Photographic Snapshot:1888 -2015" will be on display at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center, through September 2 in the H. Alan and Sally Fernald Art Gallery. The exhibits are free and open to the public, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays.
For more information on PMM's photography exhibits, please contact Photo Archivist, Kevin Johnson at 207-548-2529 or [email protected]
For more information on the Hutchinson Center, contact Nancy Bergerson at 207-338-8049, or visit http://www.hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu
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Tuesday nights, 6:30-7:30 pm
A new Tuesday night
Yoga with Naomi class has begun, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 20 at the OCC (formerly OCS) on School House Road in Orland.
The remaining dates of the series wil
l be as follows: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27. Anyone can drop in for $12/class. ($10 for first-responders and free to clients of the Beth C Wright Cancer Resource Center.)
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Leaders & Luminaries Award competition
Camden National Bank, through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, is reminding local nonprofits to get their nominations in for the 2016 Leaders & Luminaries Award competition. The statewide search honors four of Maine's leading nonprofit board members and presents them with cash awards for their organizations. The deadline for entries is
September 2, 2016.
Leaders & Luminaries recognizes board members who have effectively used inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in board governance and whose contributions have led to the organization's growth, successful transition or financial stability. Each of the selected leaders will be presented with cash prizes totaling $20,000.
The competition is open to any board director of a 501(c)(3) organization based in Maine who can demonstrate how inspiration, creativity and ingenuity in governance has led to his or her organization's success. Four awards totaling $20,000, presented through The Bank of Maine Charitable Foundation, will be awarded to this year's winners at a special ceremony held during the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) Executive Leadership Forum, "Building Board Engagement," on
November 10, 2016
at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport.
An independent selection committee, appointed by Camden National Bank, will select the four winners. Each Leaders & Luminaries award winner will receive $5,000 for his or her nonprofit organization. For complete details and entry information, visit the Camden National Bank website at
www.CamdenNational.com/leaders-and-luminaries-2016.
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Begins September 12 in Ellsworth
What: Eight-week FREE course to help people quit tobacco and stay tobacco-free; registration required
Where: Healthy Acadia, 140 State Street, Suite 1, Ellsworth
Dates and Time: Mondays,
5:30pm - 6:30pm
, from
September 12 through October 31, 2016
Healthy Acadia is thrilled to be partnering with Cancer Support Center of Maine to offer an eight-week tobacco cessation group course in Ellsworth this fall. The classes will provide evidence-based tools and resources in a supportive, fun environment to help participants quit tobacco and stay tobacco-free. The eight-week course is free and open to the public; registration is required. Classes will meet on Mondays from
5:30pm to 6:30pm
, from
September 12 through October 31, 2016
, at Healthy Acadia's Ellsworth office: 140 State Street, Suite 1.
Cancer Support Center of Maine's Barbara Vittum will lead the eight weekly sessions. Vittum has recently provided similar tobacco cessation group classes in Washington County, which proved highly popular and successful for participants. Class participants will gain new tools for quitting through a "no blame, no shame" approach. Over the course of eight weeks, they will learn about the science behind tobacco addiction, build confidence in their ability to be tobacco free; enjoy the company of community members in a relaxed setting, and more!
Space is limited - register soon. To register or for more information, contact: Barb Vittum at Cancer Support Center of Maine, 469-6363 /
[email protected]
or Tara Young at Healthy Acadia: 667-7171 /
[email protected]
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International Maritime Film Festival
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Tickets are on sale for the International Maritime Film Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural International Maritime Film Festival, a juried contest of documentary films celebrating the heritage, spirit of adventure, and ingenuity of boats and waterborne pursuits. It is the premier event for maritime-themed filmmaking. Festival weekend takes place
Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016
, in Bucksport, Maine.
Festival attendees will enjoy a variety of short and feature-length documentary films, as well as archival maritime-themed footage from Northeast Historic Film's collection. There will also be a non-juried Spotlight Series showcasing two spectacular films: The Restorer's Journey, and Vanishing Sail. The Restorer's Journey tells the story of Jonathan Wilson, who founded WoodenBoat magazine in Brooksville, Maine, in 1974 in an off-the-grid cabin; Vanishing Sail, tells the story of the revival of traditional wooden sloops on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. The full festival program will be announced in early September.
Screenings will take place in the historic Alamo Theatre in downtown Bucksport. Tickets are $50 per person, and include all screenings during festival weekend, as well as an opening reception
on Friday
night and coffee and pastries
on Saturday
and
Sunday
mornings. The Alamo Theatre is a small, intimate, state-of the art venue; tickets are limited and early purchase is recommended.
The International Maritime Film Festival is a joint venture between Northeast Historic Film and WoodenBoat Publications, Inc. In the months after the awards event, a compilation of winners will be offered to venues worldwide.
For more information and to purchase tickets, go to
www.maritimefilmfestival.com
. You can also follow us on Facebook, International Maritime Film Festival.
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IRS Warns of Back-to-School Scams; Encourages Students, Parents, Schools to Stay Alert
If you need tax help, the IRS has many online tools. You can e-file your tax return, check your refund status or get your tax questions answered. Best of all, you can use the tools on IRS.gov any time.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the "Federal Student Tax."
People should be on the lookout for IRS impersonators calling students and demanding that they wire money immediately to pay a fake "federal student tax." If the person does not comply, the scammer becomes aggressive and threatens to report the student to the police to be arrested. As schools around the nation prepare to re-open, it is important for taxpayers to be particularly aware of this scheme going after students and parents.
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Hire-a-Vet Campaign
A similar effort took place last year, and well over 100 veterans across the state found employment as a result. A number of organizations are sponsoring this year's program. If your company wants to find out more about hiring a veteran please call Steven Roy at 207-624-5156.
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