Obituary: Randall Victor "Ky" Goslin

Randall Victor "Ky" Goslin
(February 28, 1966 - September 7, 2015)

                    
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Farmington, NH Randall Victor “Ky” Goslin, Jr., age 49, died September 7, 2015 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, after a tragic motorcycle accident in Lebanon, Maine. Born February 28, 1966 in Rochester, NH, the son of Randall Victor “Ky” Goslin, Sr. and Donna May (Nichols) Goslin, he resided in Farmington for most of his life. He loved the outdoors, fishing and ice fishing. Ky loved life, he enjoyed outings with family and friends, he was “happy go lucky”, a caring and giving friend to many. Survived by his parents Ky and Donna Goslin, 2 sisters: Wendy Goslin and Su-Ann Stickles, his son Garrett Lee Goslin and Garrett’s mother Billie-Jo Goslin, his loving companion Carla LaVoice, also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A private family gathering will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to his son: Garrett Goslin, 40 Mechanic Street, Farmington, NH 03835.

Obituary: Herbert C. Gerrish, Sr.

Herbert C. Gerrish Sr.

LEBANON, Maine - Herbert C. Gerrish, Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Lebanon, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at his home.

He was born on April 26, 1929, in Lebanon, a son of the late Theodore R. Sr., and Grace M. (Goodwin) Gerrish.

He served in the US Army from 1950 to 1952 stationed in Germany. He was employed by the Maine Department of Transportation for 50 years retiring in 1993. He enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Fedora, three sons, Bert, Paul, Frank, one daughter, Cathy, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

SERVICES: A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at 2 p.m. at the Forest Grove Cemetery in Lebanon.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com

Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Announces Changes in Maine Hunting and Permitting Laws.

If you hunt in Maine, you should keep yourself up on the latest laws regarding wild game, endangered species, hunting seasons and permitting procedures.
Today we received this e mail from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife regarding changes to the hunting laws in Maine.
Please take a moment or two to review it.
We found some pleasant surprises there!!!

Hello-
We are writing to share with you a brief summary of changes to fish and wildlife laws that were enacted in the 2015 Legislative Session.  Please note that this is a summary ONLY of the major changes.
Laws that were not enacted as "emergency" take effect October 15, 2015, unless there is a different effective date specified in the law.  Laws that were enacted as emergency legislation have already gone into effect.

CLICK HERE to review the summary of changes.
If you have any further questions, you can contact our information center Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at (207) 287-8000 or contact us through our website at www.mefishwildlife.com or Facebook Page.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable autumn in Maine!

FEMA Announces Statewide Test of the Emergency Alert System in Six New England States

FEMA Announces Statewide Test of the Emergency Alert System in Six New England States

As part of FEMA’s mission to strengthen preparedness and resiliency, FEMA is working together with state, local, and tribal emergency managers and state broadcasters, to conduct a statewide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in six New England states. The test, expected to last approximately one minute, is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 2:20 p.m. EDT.
The test in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island will verify that participating radio, TV, and cable systems are able to receive a National Periodic Test (NPT) code message from the FEMA Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) and broadcast the test message. The test message will be the same as previous EAS test messages, with the word “national” added to the message: “This is a national test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test..." The test is designed to occur during the state’s regular monthly EAS test conducted by state officials and broadcasters in the six New England states. It is designed to have limited impact on the public, with only minor disruptions in radio and TV shows.
Participation in the September 16 test is completely voluntary for radio and TV stations and cable operators. There is no Federal Communications Commission liability for stations that choose not to participate. The test is a cooperative effort to ensure that communication channels are available, working and ready to deliver alerts and warnings to the public when an emergency occurs in the six states.
For more information on IPAWS, visit www.fema.gov/ipaws or www.ready.gov/alerts.

Three Rivers Land Trust to Host Kite Flying Day on Acton Maine Farm, September 20th as Part of Great Maine Outdoors Weekend.

Three Rivers Land Trust hosts a kite-flying day for Great Maine Outdoor Weekend on September 20, 11 AM to 3 PM at the Hobb’s Farm, 651 Foxes Ridge Road in Acton. Rain Date October 4.

Acton – Three Rivers Land Trust invites the public to join them for a day of kite flying for Great Maine Outdoor Weekend at the Hobb’s Farm at 651 Foxes Ridge Road in Acton.

Kite flying is a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors together and Great Maine Outdoor Weekend is about celebrating all the outdoor recreation events that Maine has to offer.

Bring a picnic lunch and a kite if you have one. The Trust will have some kites to share. Members of the Nor’Easters Kite Club of South Portland will also be participating. They will bring a variety of kites to demonstrate.

“We love celebrating Great Maine Outdoor Weekend,” said Three Rivers board member Larissa Crockett, a steward of the Hobb’s Farm. “Hobb’s is such a wonderful place to spend time outside, and we hope many families will come out to enjoy the day.”

The event begins at 11 AM and runs through 3 PM. However, the Hobb’s Farm is open to the public to enjoy at any time of the year, so families should feel free to linger and fly kites as long as they would like.

For more information about Great Maine Outdoor Weekend: http://www.greatmaineoutdoorweekend.org/

American Red Cross Offers Scholarship Opportunities with "Leaders Save Lives" Program for High School and College Students.

The American Red Cross annouces their "Leaders Save Lives" scholarship opportunity, a program offered to students who want to make a difference, around the holidays each year.

 The Red Cross is looking for motivated students who have a desire to help others by hosting blood drives during a very important time of the year. If you can think of anyone in your life who may be a good fit, it would be appreciated if you'd encourage them to participate! Students have the opportunity to win a scholarship, earn a gift card and enjoy a valuable leadership experience.

A great student leader must:

• Be currently enrolled in high school or college.
• Host a Red Cross blood drive between Dec. 15, 2015 – Jan. 15, 2016.
• Collect at least 25 pints of blood.

For more information, Click HERE!

redcrossblood.org/leaderssavelives

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Offers Course in Field Dressing, Butchering and Cooking Harvested Deer with Maine Warden Rick LaFlamme.

Heading into the Maine woods to hunt for deer this fall?

 

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is partnering with Southern Maine Community College to offer a one-day workshop instructed by Warden Corporal Rick LaFlamme and Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott Lindsay.  Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to properly field dress and butcher a harvested deer as well as cooking methods for preparing venison.
The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 19 from 9am - 12pm at the SMCC campus in South Portland.  The cost to attend is $40.

For more information, visit http://www.smccme.edu/business-a-community/continuing-studies.html

Rhumb Line Resorts Offering AMAZING Rates for Early Booking of Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude Celebration. A National Top 10 Christmas Event!!

 

We have received an e mail from Rhumb Line Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, alerting us of a

 

GREAT GETAWAY SPECIAL

 

Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport

Always a Sell Out, Save your Spot!

Our Christmas Prelude Celebration in Kennebunkport is our top event, the most festive time of year here. Come celebrate this nationally recognized event with us December 3-13.

We have room rates as low as $149 for two nights, or $69 for one night during the week! 

See our Prelude Rates and the Christmas Prelude schedule packed with fun, shopping, caroling, parades, craft fairs, concerts and Santa on a lobster boat!

 

Come see why this seaside holiday celebration is a

national

Top 10 Christmas Event!

See our Christmas Prelude Prices and reserve your spot now!

Asking for Lebanon Resident's Help in Creating Christmas Ornaments for the Troops for Distribution by Soldier's Helpers.

Soldier's Helpers of Rochester NH is looking for people to make Christmas Ornaments to ship to our overseas troops!!!

Let's make this an AWESOME project to show our military men and women a little comfort and joy from Lebanon!!!

 

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

FOR THE TROOPS

 

What we are asking is that people make Christmas Ornaments on cardstock (heavy paper)  (PRINTABLE TEMPLATE BELOW)-- color the ornaments -- (colored pencils, crayons, markers, pens, water colors) then cut them out and you can write a little note on the back -- Merry Christmas or a little personal note -- then put a ribbon or string through the top so they can hang them up.

 

Please contact Deborah Dorey Wilson at @Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers (on Facebook) or at lebanontruthseekers@hotmail.com for pick up of your ornaments!!

 

REMEMBER These ornaments will be shipped to our troops who will be overseas and unable to make it home for Christmas!!!

 

 I NEED TO HAVE THESE IN HAND NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 10th, 2015.  
(or feel free to bring yours to the October 3, Flag Dedication Ceremony at the Blaisdell Corner Fire and EMS Station and Community Pot Luck Luncheon, beginning at 10 am on Route 202 Carl Broggi Highway)

 

Ornaments will be shipped to overseas soldiers along with coffee mugs and "snowman soup".

 

This is a very important project to help our brave military men and women have a little comfort and love from home on Christmas!!

 

Right Click on the Template and SAVE to your home computer,  Print onto Card Stock:

 

 

 

 

 

Governor Orders Flags To Be Flown At Half-Staff on September 11, 2015

 

 

 

09/11/2015 08:42 AM EDT

AUGUSTA - Governor Paul R. LePage has directed State of Maine flags to half-staff on Friday, September 11, 2015 in honor of the innocent victims, first responders and service members who lost their lives in the tragic terrorist attacks 14 years ago and ensuing conflicts. The United States flag should also be lowered to half-staff.

"It is important to set aside this day of observance recognizing the sacrifices of those who were injured or killed as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001," said Governor LePage. "Maine salutes these heroes, their families, our nation's first responders, and the dedication of our veterans and current military members. The freedom that we Americans enjoy is so rare for the rest of the world, and it is constantly under threat; we must not abandon it. We must never forget. My heart goes out to those who lost loved ones on this very tragic day."

The President has proclaimed Friday as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance and has ordered the flag of the United States to half-staff in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

Maine DHHS Works to Reduce Rate of Drug-Affected Babies

 

 

 

09/11/2015 08:57 AM EDT

Conference to be held Sept. 30 in Portland

AUGUSTA - On Wednesday, September 30, The Maine Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHS) and Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) will host a Substance Use and Pregnancy Conference in Portland to discuss the impact of prenatal substance use, how to prevent it, and ways to support families. Clinicians, counselors, support services representatives, and other treatment providers from around the state are encouraged to attend, and will receive a certificate upon completion.

"Children are Maine's most precious resource, and it is one of my most important obligations to make sure they have the opportunity to experience happy, healthy childhoods," said Governor Paul R. LePage. "We have to get a handle on the drug epidemic ravaging our young people in Maine. The damage it's doing to our babies and children is the worst symptom of this scourge."

According to Maine DHHS Commissioner Mary Mayhew, the number of reported drug-affected babies born in Maine increased from 178 in 2006 to 995 in 2015. In State Fiscal Year 2015, eight percent of all babies born in Maine were born drug-affected.

"With opiate abuse on the rise in Maine, we must develop ways to protect those who cannot protect themselves from the tragedy of heroin and other drug addictions," said Commissioner Mayhew. "Everybody in the health care system and in the community needs to be involved to prevent drug and alcohol exposure during pregnancy."

Dr. Mark Publicker will be the keynote speaker at the conference. Dr. Publicker has practiced addiction medicine for more than 30 years. He is the former president of the Northern New England Society of Addiction Medicine, past president of both the Virginia and Pennsylvania Societies of Addiction Medicine, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the American Society of Addiction Medicine magazine. Dr. Publicker is also a fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine and a diplomat of the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

In addition to the keynote address, conference workshop topics and speaker panel subjects include FASD diagnosis and intervention strategies, women and substance use-a criminal justice perspective, collaborative care for women with substance use disorders, and others.

Alcohol use during pregnancy is the leading known cause of preventable birth defects. According to the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, in 2012, 13 percent of pregnant women in Maine had consumed alcohol in the month before the survey and three percent reported binge drinking.

The conference will be held at the Seasons Event and Conference Center in Portland, with registration beginning at 7:30 AM. For more information, visit https://raceroster.com/events/2015/6285/substance-use-and-pregnancy-conference . Media interested in attending any portion of the conference may contact David Sorensen at DHHS. Providers and others interested in attending may contact Nikki Busmanis at Nikki.busmanis@maine.gov or (207) 287-2816.

2015 Any Deer Permit Lottery Results Listing

2015 Any-Deer Permit Lottery Results

 

 

 

     

Maine's Any-Deer Permits are issued through a special lottery drawing. For more information, see Any-Deer Permits.
To find out if you were selected to receive a permit (Any-Deer, Landowner, Any-Deer or Superpack Antlerless Deer, or Bonus), select the first letter of your last name.
        
Results are shown in the following format: Name, Legal Residence (Town, State), WMD-Permit Type, Permit Number.
Permit Type J = Junior Any-Deer Permit
L = Landowner Any-Deer Permit
R = Regular Any-Deer Permit for Residents and Non-Residents
S = Superpack Antlerless Deer Permit
Please note, the first two digits of your Any Deer Permit Number/Superpack Permit Number is the Wildlife Management District (WMD) you were selected for, ie., 23R000000 is for WMD23.
If you were selected to receive a Bonus Permit, the WMD of the Bonus Permit will be indicated. There is a $12 fee for a Bonus Permit. For more information on paying for your Bonus Permit, please see Bonus Permit Information.
The Department will no longer be mailing the permits or transportation tags. Instead, permit winners will need to record their permit number and report the permit number to the registration station when tagging their deer. The Department suggests that permit winners write down their permit number and keep the number with their hunting license so it is readily available when needed at the registration station.

To find out if your name was chosen in the ANY DEER LOTTERY, Check the Listings HERE:

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/licenses_permits/lotteries/anydeer/index.htm