Mary's Dogs, Northwood, NH is Actively seeking Foster Homes for Their Adoptable Dogs.......

Have you ever thought of opening your home to a dog in need on a temporary basis? Mary's Dogs in Northwood, NH needs foster families to care for our 4 legged friends while they wait for their forever home. Please visit www.marysdogs.com

 and fill out our questionaire. Just note that you are interested in fostering.........Thank you!!!

Water and Wastewater Management Course to Begin November 7.

Water and Waste Water Management Candidate School to Begin 7th Year in November

Management Candidate School (MCS), a 12-month program designed to train the next generation of Water & Wastewater managers and supervisors will begin its 7th year in November, 2015.  The program is offered by NEIWPCC-JETCC, Maine DEP and DHHS, MEWEA and MWUA to provide intensive training, networking and skill-development coursework to those providing the critical work of managing the state's water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This exciting training program is aimed at mid-level operators with management potential.

Following a model established by Rhode Island, NEIWPCC-JETCC's Board of Directors and the MEWEA Executive Committee spearheaded the effort to launch the first Maine MCS in 2009. The year-long program includes management courses, technical courses (i.e. blue-print reading, construction planning), personnel management, media relations, dealing with regulatory agencies, and budget preparation.  Participants earn more than 70 training contact hours and will be able to count the training for two renewal cycles.

The next MCS is scheduled to begin November 18 and run the 3rd Wednesday of every month (excluding holidays). The location is the Greater Augusta Utility District (GAUD) in Augusta.

If you are interested in finding out more about MCS, please contact Leeann or Spring at (207) 253-8020, or email info@neiwpcc-jetcc.org

Rochester Main Streets Factory Court Brown Bag Concerts Presents Dan Walker on August 21.

 

“Dan Walker” At Factory Court August 21

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Dan Walker will be the feature at the Friday, August 21 Factory Court Brown Bag Concert in downtown Rochester. Sponsored by Citizens Bank and a grant from the NH State Council On The Arts, the Factory Court Brown Bag Concerts will run through Friday, August 28 from 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Concert goers are asked to “bring a chair and buy or bring a lunch” to enjoy a musical performance in the heart of downtown Rochester. The Factory Court Concerts are brought to you by the Rochester Main Street volunteers.

Spotlight Magazine says “Dan Walker is quite simply one of the finest singer/songwriters on the Seacoast. He's got a voice that belongs smack-dab in the middle of popular radio's programming. A furious picker and relentless strummer with a knack of turning the body of his acoustic guitar into a glorified hand-drum, Walker is the real deal.”   In case of inclement weather the concerts are cancelled at 10:00 am and posted on the Rochester Main Street Facebook page. Free parking nearby is available at the North Main , Union, and Congress Street Parking lots. For more information please contact the Rochester Main Street office by calling 603-330-3208 or email director@rochestermainstreet.org. 

Meet "Shelby", Hopefully the Largest Chocolate Lobster in the World.........

The Haven Candies company unveiled “Shelby”, a 418 pound chocolate lobster in hopes of creating the largest chocolate sculpture in the world. 
 According to the Portland Press Herald, Haven’s Candies, a well-known Maine candy maker wanted to do something special for their 100th anniversary this year. Thus the idea to create a 418lb milk chocolate lobster named “Shelby”. The company chose the name for the former owner, Shelby Putnam, who owned the company for 2 decades.
“Shelby” is 7 and a half feet long and Haven’s believes that they’ve created the largest chocolate sculpture in the world and have officially submitted “Shelby” to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Haven’s will display “Shelby” through October 22nd at their store on 87 County Road in Westbrook.
The Portland Press Herald has more details about “Shelby” and Haven’s Candies 100 year anniversary here.