Governor LePage and First Lady to Host 5th Annual Blaine House Food Drive

 

11/05/2015 04:17 PM EST

 

 

AUGUSTA - The First Family invites the public to visit the Blaine House once again this year in an effort to help fellow Mainers who are less fortunate. Since Governor Paul R. LePage and First Lady Ann M. LePage began the food drive in 2011, they have collected thousands of pounds of food for pantries and shelters across Maine.

"This provides us an opportunity to open the Blaine House to visitors and share the history of the house while collecting food for those who need a helping hand in our communities," said Governor LePage. "It's important the First Lady and I give back to the people of Maine and this is one of the ways we are able to do that."

This year's food drives will take place on two consecutive Saturdays: November 7 and 14. Mainers will have an opportunity to bring a food donation, get a tour of the Blaine House led by Governor LePage and enjoy light refreshments.

The Good Shepherd Food-Bank will accept all donations brought to the Blaine House. Good Shepherd Food-Bank will determine the communities that need the food most and distribute the donations. Doors will be open at the Blaine House between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each Saturday.

Marriage Ceremonies at the Lebanon Maine Town Office

Did you know that marriage ceremonies may be performed at the Lebanon Maine Town Office?
They can be!!
A simple service provided to you by your Town Office personnel provides for an "at the counter" ceremony and signing of the Marriage Certificate and you'd be good to go!!
Here's what we found on the Town of Lebanon Website..........

Marriage ceremonies can be performed at the Town Clerks’ Office by appointment. The cost for the ceremony is $60.00. The couple is required to provide their two witnesses. Marriage ceremonies at the Clerks’ office are simple ceremonies performed at the counter. A set of vows will be handed to the couple to read aloud and sign. Couples may read their own vows of reasonable length where time is permitted and must indicate the desire to do so at the time the appointment is scheduled.

After the marriage ceremony has taken place, the person who performed the ceremony will complete the applicable section of the marriage license. This includes obtaining signatures of two (2) witnesses provided by the couple and the signature of the person performing the ceremony. The person performing the ceremony CANNOT be one of the two witnesses to the ceremony, nor can they be the clerk receiving the license. THE MARRIAGE LICENSE MUST BE COMPLETED IN BLACK INK ONLY. (*Note: If a Maine resident goes to another state to get married to avoid Maine requirements, or if a nonresident comes to Maine to avoid the requirements of his/her state of residence, the marriage is considered to be null and void.)

Copies of your marriage certificate are available from the municipal clerk where the license was issued. A certified copy is $15.00 for the first copy and $6.00 for additional copies purchased in the same transaction (as outline by state Statue). Copies may also be obtained from the Office of Vital Records in Augusta.

Selectmen's Meeting Agenda for Thursday, November 5, 2015

November 5, 2015

SELECTMEN’S MEETING

　

　

　

AGENDA: 4:00 PM Sue Collins – Paperwork/discussion

　

4:30 PM Shirley Mathews – Summer Camp budget

　

5:00 PM Roger Michaud – Lebanon Trail Riders

　

 
Other business

United States Treasury Department Offers New Retirement Savings Plan to Americans.

myRA, U.S. Treasury’s New Retirement Savings Option

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

The U.S. Treasury Department has introduced myRA, a retirement savings account for individuals looking for a simple, safe, and affordable way to save for their retirement. Over thirty percent of all American households have no retirement savings. myRA provides a way to start saving for retirement.

Designed for people who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan through their job, myRA offers a favorable choice for those who want to save for retirement. With myRA:

• There’s no cost and no fees to open and maintain an account;
• The investment will not lose money;
• U.S. Treasury backs the investment;
• Account owners choose how much to save ($2, $20, $200 – whatever fits their budget);
• If account owners change jobs, the account stays with them; and
• Account owners can withdraw the money they put in without tax and penalty.

There are several ways to fund a myRA account:

• From a paycheck. Account owners can set up automatic direct deposits with their employer(s) to their myRA.
• From a checking or savings account. Account owners can set up recurring or one-time contributions from their checking or savings accounts to their myRA.
• From a federal tax refund. At tax time, account owners can direct all or part of their federal tax return to their myRA.

Employers do not manage employee myRA accounts, contribute to them, or match employee contributions. At no cost to them, employers simply facilitate an ongoing payroll deduction from the employee’s paycheck to the designated myRA account in the amount the employee chooses.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT myRA,

head to the U.S Treasury website by clicking HERE:

www.myRA.treasury.gov.

Maine Conservation Corps Announces Opening for Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Position Based in Hallowell, Maine.

Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Position

The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is accepting applications for a Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator.  This position is based in the MCC’s office in Hallowell, ME.  MCC is dedicated to environmental education, outdoor recreation and conservation projects, volunteer opportunities, and developing career and leadership skills. 

MCC’s Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator is responsible for promoting MCC throughout Maine, using several platforms, including career and volunteer fairs, Facebook, Vimeo, newspapers, and promotional posters. The position also involves coordinating, recruiting, and tracking large numbers of volunteers paired with MCC’s AmeriCorps members throughout the state. This position is not an AmeriCorps position.

Application Deadline: November 13, 2015 

Start/End Date: January 4- December 17, 2016

Attitude:

• Ability to work and get along with others.
• Non-judgmental attitude and sensitivity to others.
• Positive approach to creative solutions.
• Have the desire to learn, serve others, and make a difference.
• Reliability and responsibility.
• Motivation and initiative

 General Responsibilities:

• Make connections with individuals and volunteers in the community for program outreach and program enhancement.
• Assist AmeriCorps members and staff with general program events as needed.
• Train and assist volunteers and AmeriCorps members. 

 Program-specific duties:

• Produce press releases, newsletters, and other written communications.
• Manage MCC Volunteer Calendar and VolunteerMaine postings.
• Conduct outreach and promotional presentations for the MCC.
• Assist with MCC recruitment efforts through career fairs and school presentations.
• Serve as the media contact for the MCC.
• Continue MCC branding efforts.
• Create and Coordinate Volunteer Opportunities in collaboration with Community Partners and AmeriCorps members.

Training and responsibilities:

• Participate in AmeriCorps training and events as required and requested by the Maine Commission for Community Service and the MCC.
• Conduct volunteer management trainings for MCC members.
• Participate in community service activities.
• Work with Program Coordinator to create field visit schedule and planned promotional events.
• Participate in orientation training.

Work schedule: 40 hour work week, typically Monday-Friday, with occasional weekends and overnights.

Skill requirements: Essential functions include:

• Previous experience managing volunteers.
• Excellent communication skills, including comfort with public speaking.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience conducting outreach and giving presentations.
• Familiarity with social media.
• Extensive written communication skills (e.g. press releases and newsletters).
• Good computer skills, including video editing and Microsoft Office programs.
• Passion for community service and the environment.

Benefits:

The Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator is a non-AmeriCorps MCC staff person who will receive a weekly living stipend of $450.00 for 50 weeks. Other benefits include health insurance, a wide range of training and networking opportunities, and a Maine State Park Pass.  

To Apply: By November 13, submit your cover letter and resume, and have two professional references send either letters of recommendation or a completed MCC reference form to the Maine Conservation Corps at: corps.conservation@maine.gov

Lebanon Fire EMS Members Attend Training Sessions with ATV 6 wheel Emergency Vehicle

Photo Courtesy of Lebanon Fire EMS

From left to right back row: Lieutenant Bill Stacewicz, Tim Gagnon, Matt O’Connor.
Middle Row Left to Right: Chief Dan Meehan, Lieutenant Stu Morrison, Captain Natasha Kinney, Scott McInnis and Andrew Jagger
Kneeling is CJ from Kenney Automotive.

Recently some members of the Lebanon Fire & Ems Department spent a rainy Sunday learning how to drive and maneuver their ATV 6 wheeler which is used for both rescue and woods fires.
The members went through a course that included uneven terrain, driving over obstacles, knowing what to do if the ATV gets stuck, using a spotter to make sure trails, bridges or ice is safe and the safe transport of patients or personnel. 
Prior to Sundays driving course the member’s attended a training session on safety, maintenance and tools used with the ATV.
The members would like to Thank CJ of Kenney Automotive for taking the time with teaching and helping with the driving course.

Lebanon Conservation Commission Hosts Informational Session on York County Invasive Aquatic Species, European Niad

 

 

 

On Thursday, November 19 at 6:30 PM at the Martha Sawyer Community Library, the Lebanon Conservation Commission will host an informational session on the European Naiad plant recently discovered in Northeast Pond. Laurie Callahan of the York County Invasive Aquatic Species Project and Melissa Brandt of York County Soil and Water will be there to answer questions about what the arrival of this plant means for our town, and how ordinary citizens can help prevent invasive aquatic species. All are welcome.

Please contact Ruth Gutman at (207) 370-4191 for more information, or lebanonconservationcommission@gmail.com