Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Announce Antlerless (Any) Deer Permit Lottery.

Applications for 2015 any-deer (antlerless) permit lottery are now available online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Online applications are due by 11:59 P.M. on August 17, 2015. Paper applications may be submitted in person or by mail no later than 5 P.M. on July 27, 2015. To apply online, visit www.mefishwildlife.com. The Department no longer mails paper applications.
It is free to apply for the any-deer permit lottery. The drawing will be held on September 9, 2015 and results will be posted on the Department’s website.
The department uses the any-deer permit system to manage the white-tailed deer population in the state. By controlling the harvest of female deer in the 29 regional wildlife management districts throughout the state, biologists can manage population trends.
A total of 28,770 any-deer permits will be issued in 15 of the state’s 29 wildlife management districts. This is a decrease from last year when there were 37,185 permits available to hunters.  The permit allocation is: 13,980 for residents; 7,196 for landowners; 7,196 for juniors; and 398 for Superpack holders.
This past winter was of above-average severity in some parts of the state, which may have resulted in increased winter mortality rates for our over-wintering deer.  Therefore, IFW wildlife biologists have recommended decreasing the number of any-deer permits in much of the state.
The 15 wildlife management districts where any-deer (antlerless) permits will be issued are 3, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 29. This year, permits have been allocated to districts 3, 6, 14, and 18 as biological data collected and field observations by staff suggest that these WMD’s have experienced population growth.
Deer hunting season (firearms) begins with Youth Deer Hunting Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015. Youth may take a buck statewide or an antlerless deer only in the wildlife management districts where any-deer permits will be issued this fall.
This year, Maine Residents Only Day is on Saturday, October 31, 2015, and regular firearms season for deer runs November 2 through November 28, 2015.
For more information, visit www.mefishwildlife.com

Social Security Administration Celebrates 80th Year in Service.

Social Security is turning 80 years old in 2015, beginning it's services in 1935.  While we all hear that Social Security is failing, Program Deputy Commissioner Doug Walker, posts this positive and reassuring message for the 80th year in service.....

 

Social Security is Turning 80 and Has Never Been Better!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications

 

 

The Social Security program is turning 80 years old this year, but age has only made us stronger, wiser, and more agile! We are pleased that, through the years, we continue to provide our best customer service to you, the American public, by innovating with the latest technology.
In August of 1935, our mission started by offering retirement programs to assist the most vulnerable members of the public. Everything was done by hand — paper forms were filed and calculated for every person in the United States. Other agencies donated employees to help with our new mission. Today, we have about 60,000 dedicated and compassionate employees, and our services are digital, mobile, and secure through our many online applications. In fact, July 19-25 is National my Social Security week. We will host numerous events and activities across the country to raise awareness about the benefits of opening a secure my Social Security account.
With a secure my Social Security account, you can verify your earnings history, see your future benefit estimates, and much more from the comfort of your home or office. The convenience and safety of doing business online is another way we’re meeting the changing needs and lifestyles of our customers. As we said, turning 80 has only made us quicker on our feet.
As we work to expand online services for those who prefer that flexibility, we continue our commitment to providing you with top-notch, face-to-face assistance in field offices across the nation or through our nationwide toll-free telephone service. Our frontline employees offer world-class service to millions each day.
We’ve come a long way and are proud of our strong history of service to you. We look forward to making the next 80 years just as great with continued professionalism and innovation!

Maine's First Agricultural of the Season Kicks Off in Houlton for July 4th Weekend.

 

 The first of Maine's Agricultural Fairs kicks off this coming weekend in Houlton, Maine.

Featuring truck and tractor pulls, livestock competitions, and a well attended Motor Madness day, Houlton's weekend long fair is the place to be if you like to start the fair season off with a bang!!

In Houlton, Maine the entire town is involved in the Fair Excitement and Independence Day fun!!

Thursday, July 2nd is FREE ADMISSION DAY into the Fair for folks who are interested in seeing the animals, checking out the exhibits or enjoying some Fair food!! Rides are paid for separately with the purchase of a bracelet, should you be so inclined.

On Friday, July 3, the Houlton town center comes alive, with a Midnight Madness event from 5 pm to midnight, featuring shopping, many local competitive games, and a volley of fireworks at midnight!! The Fair is open all day with a Pay One Price admission that includes all events, and unlimited rides on the midway!! It's Kids Day at the Fair with a lot of old fashioned games to participate in, including a Pig Scramble, Bubble Gum, Hot Dog and Ice Cream Eating Contests, 4H Horse Show and more!!

Saturday, July 4th, the Fair is in for a BIG bang!! Lots of stage productions, Lawn Mower Races, Maximum Velocity BMX/Skateboard Show appearing 3 times during the day, Agricultural Judging and the FIREWORKS at dusk!!

Sunday, July 5, is Motor Madness Day on the Fair's Final day...... Mud Runs, North Country Cruiser Car Show, Truck Pulls, Regular Demo Derby, Compact Car Demo Derby, Fireman's Demo Derby, Mini Van Demo Derby, Tractor Pulls and more!!

Smokey's Greater Shows of Maine is on the Midway all weekend long with rides and games of skill!!

Fair Season in Maine is ready to GO!!
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!

Winning Maine State Lottery Numbers for Sunday, June 28, 2015

 

WINNING MAINE STATE LOTTERY NUMBERS

FOR

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015

 

Please note that the Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers is not responsible for any errors in reporting these numbers, or typographical errors. Lebanon Maine Truth Seekers is not connected in any way with the Maine State Lottery Commission and only provide these reports as a service to our readers.

 

 
 




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Family Friendly Summer Movies Offered at Bug Light Park in South Portland!!!

 

Some awesome movies are being offered at Bug Light Park for family enjoyment and entertainment.

What a NICE night out with the kids in tow, maybe a cold picnic supper, a blanket and pillows for the little ones!!

GREAT idea for a multi-family fun time too!!!

Movies are FREE for all!!!

 

REMINDER: Downed Power Lines Are NEVER Safe!!

We've been listening to the scanners all morning.
It seems that there are a lot of calls coming in all over Lebanon, Southern York County, Maine and Strafford County NH (Rochester area) regarding trees on power lines and downed power lines.
We'd like to take a minute to remind all our local families that downed power lines are NEVER safe!!
Dial 911 if you see a power line down or any tree or branch resting against a power line.
If you are in your vehicle, stay put, and wait for help to arrive.
NEVER exit your vehicle or allow a passenger to do so!!

Simple and Easy.
Let the professionals deal with the Electricity.

York County Sheriff's Office Announces Auction of Deommissioned Cruisers July 6.