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North Bewick Baptist Churches Join Together to Offer Vacation Bible School.

Are your kids, 3 yrs-6th grade, yearning for an epic adventure?
Then they won’t want to miss a minute at Camp Kilimanjaro, the most exciting place around!
This week long camp is Monday through Friday, June 22-26, 2015, at Camp Kilimanjaro, 9 am to 3 pm (with before and after care available) in North Berwick, Maine….. Check it out!!…. ALL FREE!!
The Camp Kilimanjaro adventure begins each morning at New Covenant Baptist Church of North Berwick (NCBC). Kids, 3 yrs, – 6th grade, will learn to walk in God’s wisdom as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas.
Then, the afternoon adventure continues as campers, kindergarten – 6th grade, ride the Safari Bus to First Baptist Church of North Berwick (FBC) for lunch at the Rainforest Cafe.
Center Shot Archery follows for kids 4th – 6th grade and Safari Games for kids kindergarten – 3rd grade. Then, they’ll return on the Safari Bus to NCBC for 3 pm dismissal or after care.



With BEFORE and AFTER care options available at NCBC, too, your child’s day at Camp Kilimanjaro may be as long as 7 am to 5 pm. And, it’s all FREE!
Contact us today! Pre-register by phone at 207-251-6213  (Wanda).
Reserve June 22 – 26, 2015, for this Epic Week Long Day Camp Kilimanjaro Adventure!

MAINE OFFERS EASY HIKING TRAILS

10 easy Maine hikes anyone can do: Great views for the casual hiker

Written by: Carey Kish            

Getting outdoors to enjoy the trails in the woods and mountains of Maine isn’t the exclusive domain of the seasoned hiker with all the right gear and lots of experience. The occasional or novice hiker can find plenty of enjoyment with just the stuff you already own and a little bit of good information on where to go.
Pack that backpack with a rain jacket, bug spray, sun lotion, snacks and a water bottle. Then check out one of these easy walks suited for just about everyone, pleasing walks without a lot of distance or elevation gain, but chock full of beautiful scenery and just enough adventure. They’re all less than 2 miles and most of the hikes are within an hour’s drive of Portland.
Have fun and don’t forget your camera for summit shots, scenic snaps and selfies along the way!

MT. AGAMENTICUS, YORK

The monadnock of Mt. Agamenticus rises to 691 feet in the midst of one the largest remaining expanses of unbroken coastal forest in New England, some 10,000 acres in all. Hike the Ring Trail to the Blueberry Bluff Trail for a fun route to the grassy summit, which offers panoramic views from the Atlantic Ocean to the White Mountains. Explore the old lodge and rusting lift towers of the long defunct Big A Ski Area.
1.4 miles round-trip.
About 50 minutes from Portland. Get directions
More info: www.agamenticus.org

SPRING POINT SHOREWAY, SOUTH PORTLAND

This historic pathway extends from Willard Beach to Bug Light Park along the South Portland waterfront. Walk the sandy beach with views of the Casco Bay islands of Cushing, House, Little Diamond, Great Diamond and Peaks. Next, take the paved walk through the campus of Southern Maine Community College and its arboretum, then scamper along the top of the old battlements of Fort Preble. Finally, hike the long jetty of giant granite blocks to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse.
1.5 miles round-trip.
About 15 minutes from Portland. Get directions
More info: www.southportlandlandtrust.org

MACKWORTH ISLAND, FALMOUTH

A wide and generally level foot trail traces a pleasant route around shoreline of this pretty 100-acre island, offering walkers wonderful views of the Casco Bay islands, Fort Gorges and Portland’s Eastern Promenade. Explore the pebbly beaches en route at low tide, kick back and read a good book on one the many benches, check out the pet cemetery where Governor Baxter’s many dogs and even his horse are buried, and build a fairy house in the mystical village.
1.5-mile loop.
About 10 minutes from Portland. Get directions
trails.org

COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS, BOOTHBAY

A walk through the beautiful gardens, trails and wild spaces of this nationally-acclaimed 250-acre property is an experience to be treasured. Tour the visitor center, then meander about through the Rose & Perennial, Great Lawn & Ledge, Burpee Kitchen, Children’s and Rhododendron gardens, the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses and others. Then make your way to the edge of the garden proper and hike the Shoreland and Huckleberry trails along the scenic Back River.
1 to 2 miles round-trip. $14 admission.
About an hour and 10 minutes from Portland. Get directionswww.mainegardens.org

GREAT HEAD, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Sand Beach is tucked into Newport Cove between the cliffs of Great Head and the towering rock face of The Beehive on the east side of Mount Desert Island. Saunter across the beach through the throngs of summer sun worshipers and daring swimmers, then head up the Great Head Trail. From the airy view point above, look west and south to the long ridge of Champlain and Gorham mountains and the precipitous pink granite cliffs along Ocean Drive leading to the spruce-studded Otter Point.
0.75 miles round-trip. Park admission is $5 without a car or $20 with a car.
About 3 hours from Portland. Get directionswww.nps.gov/acad

HIGGINS MOUNTAIN, GEORGETOWN

Higgins Mountain is one of the highest points of land on the Georgetown Peninsula, and as such, provides stunning coastal views eastward over Robinhood Cove to Sheepscot Bay. Pitch pines and blueberries dominate the summit ledges, which were burned in the Great Georgetown Fire of 1908 and several subsequent blazes. The mountain was donated to the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust by Billie Todd (Mrs. Warren Todd) in 2000 after the death of her husband. A plaque atop the hill honors both.
0.6-mile loop.
About 50 minutes from Portland. Get directions
kennebecestuary.org

SACO HEATH, SACO

The Nature Conservancy protects the 1,223-acre Saco Heath Preserve, where a trail and boardwalk combine to guide visitors through the woods and out onto a beautiful raised bog, or heath. Sedges, mosses, sheep laurel, rhodora and Labrador tea grow in the semi-open peatlands here, as do pitch pines, white pines, tamarack and Atlantic white cedar. Look also for the insect-devouring pitcher plants as well as juicy red cranberries. Seven interpretive markers en route correspond to a nature guide available online.
1 mile round-trip.
About 30 minutes from Portland. Get Directionswww.nature.org

PIGEON HILL, STEUBEN

The 317-foot open summit of Pigeon Hill — the highest point along the coast in Washington County—provides a spectacular vantage point with far-reaching views of Petit Manan and Bois Bubert islands (both are part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge) as well as Dyer and Pigeon Hill bays and Douglas Island Harbor. The Historic Trail offers the most direct route to the top, but you can combine the Summit Loop, Ledge Woods and Silver Mine trails for a slightly longer journey.
0.8 to 2 miles round-trip.
About 3 hours and 15 minutes from Portland. Get directions
www.downeastcoastalconservancy.org

VAUGHAN WOODS MEMORIAL STATE PARK, SOUTH BERWICK

Take a stroll through the old growth pines and hemlocks of Vaughan Woods, a 250-acre gem of natural beauty along the banks of the Salmon Falls River. A series of loop trails provides options for as long or short a walk as desired. From the main River Run trail you can loop back via Porcupine Path, Windy Walk, Nubble Knoll, Warren Way or Old Gate paths. Or complete the entire outer loop via Bridle Path. A side trip to the historic Hamilton House, perched on a sweet spot above the river adjacent to the park, is a must.
1 to 2-mile loop. $2 fee.
1 hour from Portland. Get directions
www.maine.gov/dacf

BEECH CLIFF TRAIL, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK

Clamber up the iron rungs of the ladders on the steep Beech Cliff Trail to reach incredible views atop Beech Cliff. Straight down the steep expanse of rock are the pristine waters of Echo Lake and its sandy beach, while further east are the tree-studded granite humps of Acadia and St. Sauveur mountains. Just southeast of the peaks is Somes Sound, Maine’s only fjord. The jungle gym of ladders isn’t for everyone, so if your nerves aren’t up for it, take the longer but less hairy Canada Cliff Trail to the top.
0.8 to 2 miles round-trip. $14 park fee.
3 hours from Portland. Get directions www.nps.gov/acad

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The most diverse hike in Maine – it’s also an easy one

You will find just about every Maine landscape nestled in the Wells Reserve. An easy 2-mile hike will reward you with sand beaches, marsh lands, massive pines, old-growth forests, fields — both trimmed and wild, estuaries, brooks and rivers.

Planet Fitness Threatens to Move Headquarters Out of State to Avoid Existing Tax Law

CONCORD, N.H. —Planet Fitness is threatening to move its headquarters out of the state, taking hundreds of jobs with it, if the Legislature doesn't change a tax law ahead of its anticipated initial public offering.
The fitness company, founded in New Hampshire and based in Newington, said Tuesday it had filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week to go public. But company officials say existing state tax law will put an unfair burden on it once it begins selling shares publicly.
The Senate Finance Committee gave initial approval to a bill that would change the tax law Wednesday. Senate President Chuck Morse, a Republican, said he hopes to continue working on the change during the next month. Officials from the Department of Revenue Administration warned lawmakers of its potential negative effects.
Planet Fitness has more than 900 gyms nationwide, according to its website. Its corporate headquarters employs between 150 and 175 people, but that number is expected to grow as the company continues to expand, general counsel Richard Moore said, and lawmakers are putting the potential job losses at 500.
"This isn't an idle threat," Moore said. "We've had conversations with other states."
Planet Fitness is organized as a limited liability company in New Hampshire. Under existing law, the company would effectively pay more in business profits tax when its partners sell off their shares. The change Planet Fitness is seeking would protect it from paying more in business taxes when it first goes public.
Planet Fitness did not say how many shares it would offer, what the stock would be priced or how much money it plans to raise. It also did not say when it expects the IPO to happen.
Moore, the company's attorney, would not comment directly on the public offering or say how many partners are invested in the company. With this change, Planet Fitness is not trying to avoid existing tax obligations, he said.
"We will pay taxes on the income the company makes," he said. "We're not trying to get out of that."
The commissioner of the state's Department of Revenue Administration, John Beardmore, told lawmakers that the change could make it easier for large companies to avoid paying the business profits tax in an equitable way.
Members of the Senate Finance Committee say they're looking to find a solution that keeps Planet Fitness and its jobs in the state.
"I think this is complicated, and I think it was brought to us to save 500 jobs," Morse said.

Shared from WMUR 9 News. You can find this and other stories on their website at:  http://www.wmur.com/news

 

Lebanon Babe Ruth Game Schedules Announced for 2015 Season.

Babe Ruth League, the group for 13-15 year old players, was founded in 1951. 
The 16-18 division was organized because Babe Ruth League, Inc. was aware its job was far from completed. No organization was making available similar opportunities for young players once they had surpassed the Babe Ruth 13-15 baseball age. Just as the 13-15 Division filled a gap, the 16-18 Division was designed to address a similar void.
Each local league chartered (like Southern York County Babe Ruth) is an organization with authority to administer its own program within the framework of the Rules and Regulations and guidance of Babe Ruth League, Inc. officials.
Each state, province or territory in the 13-15 division is operated by an elected State Commissioner, and in most states, there are District Commissioners who assist the State Commissioner with his/her many duties. (Some states, with approval from Headquarters, also receive the assistance of Area Commissioners).
In turn, the states are grouped into eight regions with a Regional Commissioner to oversee the Regional operation. These Regional Commissioners also serve as members of the Board of Directors of Babe Ruth League, Inc.
Teams from each league are eligible to enter tournament competition and move along the tournament trail to the championship tournament - the World Series.

All Lebanon Babe Ruth Home Games are played at the Stewart Field at the corner of Center Road and Upper Cross Road.

The Schedule for the Lebanon Babe Ruth Baseball Team is as follows:

May 26 .........Lebanon Maine at Noble 1
June 1 ..........South Berwick Maine at Lebanon Maine
June 3 ..........York Maine 1 at Lebanon Maine
June 5 ..........Kittery Maine at Lebanon Maine
June 8 ..........Lebanon Maine at Kennebunk 1
June 10 ........York Maine 2 at Lebanon Maine
June 12 ........Kennebunk 2 at Lebanon Maine
June 17 ........Lebanon Maine at South Berwick 1
June 19 ........Noble 2 at Lebanon Maine
June 22 ........Lebanon Maine at York 1
June 24 ........Lebanon Maine at York 2
June 29 ........South Berwick 1 at Lebanon Maine
July 1 ...........Lebanon Maine at South Berwick 2

Maine Nature Center to Offer 2 Courses on Forest Management to Landowners.

Trees may be the foundation of forestry, but in a state like Maine, which is over 90 percent forested, landowners often want to consider other aspects of forestry. Hidden Valley Nature Center (HVNC) in Jefferson, Maine is a great example of how forests can be managed with diverse goals in mind. In June HVNC is offering two workshops featuring particular approaches to forest management that may be of interest to landowners, land trusts, town property managers, foresters and others.
Join HVNC for “Forestry for the Birds,” Saturday, June 6, 8:30-11:30 a.m. HVNC staff will be joined by Susan Gallo of Maine Audubon, Amanda Mahaffey of the Forest Guild, and Andy Shultz from the Maine Forest Service. The workshop is designed to give forest managers and landowners some of the tools they need to design their plans to accommodate and directly benefit all kinds of wildlife, especially birds.
Timber management, recreation, and great wildlife habitat can all coincide with careful planning. Anyone interested is encouraged to join Susan at 7:30 a.m. at the main gate for a short birding walk before the class. The cost is $12 for HVNC, DRA, SVCA, PWA, DLWA, and SWLA members, $15 for all others.
On Friday, June 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., join HVNC for a workshop called “Forest Trails.” HVNC staff, Steve Spencer from the Damariscotta River Association, and Keith Kanoti from the Maine Forest Service will lead participants on a tour of trail types, and water crossings at HVNC. The goal of the class is to give property and trail managers of all kinds the tools they need to design and implement recreation trails that meet their needs. We’ll discuss cross country ski trails, mountain bike trails, designing walking paths and much more. Some of the workshop will be hands-on. The cost is $15 for HVNC, DRA, SVCA, PWA, DLWA and SWLA members, $20 for all others.
For more information: info@hvnc.org, www.hvnc.org/registration, or 207-200-8840.

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Lebanon Family Fun Center to Host Cruise Night, Thursdays from 5-8 PM

LEBANON FAMILY FUN CENTER

Announces

 

 

EVERY THURSDAY from 5-8 PM

free mini golf pass with every car entry!

 

Lebanon Family Fun Center is Open Thursday-Sunday weekly!

77 Carl Broggi Highway, Lebanon Maine

What's New in Maine's Legislature? Hunter's Red, Putting ME to Work, and the Governor's Veto List

 

Six new LePage vetoes includes nix of ‘Taylor’s Law’ intermediate driver program

May 26, 2015Daily Brief

By Christopher Cousins                         

Good morning from Augusta, where the Legislature is returning to town after most members had four-day weekends. May they be fresh and ready for some serious lawmaking. 

Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick will learn whether lawmakers on the Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development Committee will buy into his “Put ME to Work” bill, which seeks to invest $5 million over the next five years in the state’s community colleges to build partnerships with private businesses. Under the partnership, the businesses would chip in either matching funds for in-kind services to help the education system establish a new pipeline of workers for jobs with high wages and good benefits. 

While the bill does have some Republican support among its sponsors, it was dismissed earlier this year by Gov. Paul LePage, who said the state is already forging relationships with private businesses and doesn’t need to spend money to keep it going. 

One of the bill’s Republican sponsors in Sen. Andre Cushing of Hampden, who is also hoping for a positive vote from the Labor Committee today on LD 1364, which would make changes to the state’e Pine Tree Development Zones, which offer a range of incentives for businesses. Cushing proposes to extend the cycle of benefits for businesses while lowering their costs by striking a provision that the businesses offer group health insurance. It would also introduce a new way of calculating the base salary the businesses must pay to employees, going from an annual average to a weekly calculation based on quarterly Census figures. 

The Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee will decide on some interesting bills that could affect hunters and fishermen, including an amendment to the Maine Constitution — which would have to be approved in a referendum — that would “protect people’s right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife.” Sponsored by Rep. Karleton Ward, R-Dedham, the referendum would also clarify that hunting and fishing is the preferred method of wildlife management in Maine. 

Is red the new orange? Up for both a public hearing and work session is an interesting proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau of Winterport, which is unlikely to find much support: An Act to Allow Hunters Whose Religion Prohibits Wearing Hunter Orange Clothing to Instead Wear Red.

While I don’t know the story behind Thibodeau’s sponsorship of this bill, I’m guessing he brought it forward at the request of a constituent. I’m also guessing that the fact blaze orange is a long-established signal to sportsmen in the woods to hold their fire, lawmakers won’t be eager to make any changes. 

As we’ve stated before in the Daily Brief, it’s difficult or impossible to establish what the House and Senate will do, usually until minutes before they go into session. . Calendars for the House and Senate are published each evening before session but they are very much in flux. Bills can be pulled from or added to the voting agenda at any moment, and often are. We’ll do our best to keep you posted. 

Keeping track of hundreds of bills moving through the process will become more difficult as the Legislature nears adjournment next month. If you want to stay abreast, follow the State & Capitol Daily Brief, or better yet sign up to receive it every morning in your email inbox. — Christopher Cousins 

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Veto watch

Governor LePage vetoed six more bills on Friday afternoon:

• LD 134, a Resolve to Study the Impact of Winter Ticks on the State’s Moose Population, sponsored by Rep. Roland Martin, D-Sinclair. “As the Legislature is well aware, I generally do not support resolves or studies because I believe the people of Maine have sent us to Augusta to act,” wrote LePage in his veto letter. “We are not a taxpayer-funded think tank.” LePage also wrote that Maine is already collaborating with New Hampshire on a winter tick study.
• LD 464, An Act to Improve Science and Engineering Education for Maine’s Students, sponsored by Rep. Michael Devin, D-Newcastle. LePage vetoed the bill because he said it requires schools to change their science curricula without providing funding.
• LD 525, a Resolve to Direct the Department of Health and Human Services to Report on Efforts to Reach in Rural Areas Persons Who are Elderly, Disabled or Mentally Ill, sponsored by Sen. Paul Davis, R-Sangerville. LePage wrote that he vetoed the bill because it is duplicative to work already being done by a range of state and local agencies.
• LD 682, An Act to Ensure the Administration of Written Driving Tests, sponsored by Rep. James Gillway, R-Searsport. LePage wrote that he opposes changes to Maine’s driver education programs.
• LD 737, An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Learner’s Permits and Intermediate Licenses, sponsored by Sen. Kimberley Rosen, R-Bucksport. This bill has been dubbed “Taylor’s Law” though the legislative process in memoriam of 15-year-old Taylor Darveau of Bucksport, who died in an October 2013 car crash in a car being driven by a 16-year-old with an intermediate license. It is against Maine law for intermediate drivers to carry passengers who are not immediate family members unless an experienced driver is also on board. This bill would offer families decals to put on their vehicles, which would serve as notices to other drivers and law enforcement officers that an intermediate driver is behind the wheel. “This particular decal could allow criminals to easily identify vehicles in which the driver will most likely be alone and young,” wrote LePage.
• LD 880, An Act to Permit Rate-adjustment Mechanisms for Water Utilities, sponsored by Rep. Barry Hobbins, D-Saco. LePage said he opposes this change to the rate-adjustment process because he said it doesn’t provide enough inclusion in the process for rate-payers.

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