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www.waterbororeporter.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Stimson Bridge moving along By Brigit McCallum the middle of the river, and instal- [email protected] lation of riprap protection in front of the new abutments on the banks Drivers on Route 5 north, on each side of the river. Paul Be- crossing the Little Ossipee River rube, project manager for Wyman as it flows between Waterboro and and Simpson of Richmond, the Limerick, have had clear passage engineering firm contracted to do this summer, despite the complete the project, says this includes the rebuilding of the Stimson Bridge entire substructure in the river and that has spanned that stream since the foundation for the new bridge. it was build in 1931. This is be- The Oct. 30 deadline is set by the cause of the temporary two-way required environmental permits to bridge the Maine Department of minimize impacts to the river. Transportation put in place as the After the in-water work is first phase of the project. performed the crew will proceed When demolition began, the with constructing the remainder old bridge had a rating of 12.8 out of the new bridge. With the abut- of a 100-point sufficiency rating, ments in place, structural steel with many deficiencies, including girders will be placed horizontal- delaminated concrete and miss- ly between the abutments and the ing parts of the road. At a public center pier to form the two-span hearing last year, DOT represen- bridge. The concrete bridge deck tatives said that, depending on will then be installed and after how long the project was to take, curbs and railings are in place, there would be a one-way or a pavement will be laid. two-way temporary bridge put in The in-water work is currently place. The temporary bridge was progressing and the concrete was deemed necessary because of the poured into the formwork for the A view of the partially demolished Stimson Bridge on Route 5 at the North Waterboro-Limerick line, from the tem- porary two-lane bridge built just down the river. The Limerick side of the old bridge will soon be demolished and length of a detour that would be new pier this week. Next, workers the new bridge will be constructed over the winter and open next Summer. PHOTO BY KERRY DEANGELIS required due to the lack of other will complete demolition of the crossings of the river in the area. Limerick side of the old bridge When the final plan was pub- and install the riprap in front of lished, work was scheduled to the new abutments. begin this summer and be com- Work has been progressing pleted by late November of 2017. according to plan, according to According to DOT resident engi- Stetson. “We have not had any- neer Jason Stetson, work actually thing unanticipated occur yet. began on the project on June 24, The weather has been coopera- with the construction of the two- tive and things have been going lane temporary bridge just down- as planned, and hopefully things stream of the old bridge. The first continue to go our way.” He says phase of work was to construct that the water levels have stayed and switch traffic to the tempo- consistent in the stream since rary bridge. work started on the project. They The second phase is now in only rose slightly in the days fol- process and includes all work to lowing heavy rain and the drought occur in the river, as this phase is has not really impacted construc- Let’s party required to be completed by Oct. tion. “We are basically on sched- 30. This includes all demolition, ule with what the contractor had Mike Liberty was “King for the Day” at his 60th birthday party. Shown with him are, from left, Reid McNamara, the construction of the new pier in (Continued on page 7) Keith Bean, Jesse Greer and James Welch. (See related story on Page 4.) PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAMS Weathered signs decorate old jail

By Allison Williams the beach (including a mermaid). [email protected] Both the buoys and signs provide the viewer with a dose of nostal- “I was just interested in old gia – a look at how it must have signs,” states Art McLendon, been. Some include a saying, like about how he acquired signs as a “Calm seas never made a skillful full-time occupation. He explains sailor.” He also does some furni- he made them off and on for six ture refinishing. years, but sign making is now McLendon is originally from something he does full-time as a Arizona. A friend persuaded him year round business. He sells cus- to come to Maine where he found tom made signs to the public and he liked the slower pace of life to gift shops. and stayed. The sign which states He has a process by which “May you always have a shell he weathers the wood, giving it in your pocket and sand in your a rustic look. He also has wood- s h o e s ” r a t h e r r e fl e c t s t h a t p a c e . en buoys for sale. Everything in The shop is open every day his shop looks as though it had but Sunday, at the side entrance Art McLendon at his shop in the old York County Jail in Alfred. PHOTO BY ALLISON WILLIAMS been well-used, or washed up on of the old jail on Saco Road. PAGE 2 Friday, September 23, 2016 REPORTER I n l a n d F i s h e r i e s & W i l d l i f e n e w s LYMAN ELEMENTARY Public asked to call ment plans. There will a site visit about dead birds on Friday, Sept. 30 that begins at SCHOOL NEWS The Maine Department of In- 9 a.m. at the Scarborough Marsh building or on field trips should land Fisheries and Wildlife is ask- Wildlife Management parking Joy Spencer fill out the volunteer form because ing the public to report any dead area on the Manson Libby Road it can take up to two weeks for the birds they may find in the Port- across from Black Point Auto. From the principal form to be processed. land area by calling 592-0605. New England Cottontails From the desk of Principal, Ginnie is planning to offer be- Over the past three weeks, 36 were once a common sight from Ginnie Drouin: “I am happy to re- fore and after school programs us- dead juvenile herring gulls were Kittery to Belfast, but as old port we have had a wonderful start ing iPad and the 3D printer. collected at Deering Oaks Park fields turned to forest, and farm- to our school year. We have 17 land became developed, habitat by the City of Portland. Three of new students at Lyman this year. Open House these gulls were sent to be tested for this this distinctively New Our current student population is Creating Cottontail England species diminished and An Open House for the entire at the National Wildlife Disease 227. We also have several new school took place on Sept. 1 and Lab in Wisconsin and the results habitat their numbers plummeted. New staff members joining us this year. The Maine Department of In- England cottontails need shrub- all the students were invited to of these tests are expected in the We have a new resource room visit their classrooms and to meet next 7-10 days. land Fisheries and Wildlife will lands and young forests to thrive. teacher, Sandy McDaniels, a new hold an informational meeting and In upland portions of the Scar- with their teachers. Families were Despite the presence of mal- resource room Ed. Tech, Sarah also encouraged to walk around lard ducks, black-backed gulls, site visit to discuss creating more borough WMA, IFW has been Bailey, a new health Ed. Tech, Su- habitat for the New England cot- managing for species that benefit the building to see the rooms ring-billed gulls and adult herring san Gluck, a new library Ed. Tech, where specials are held such as gulls at Deering Oaks, juvenile tontail rabbit, a state endangered from a young, regenerating forest Shannon Sibya, a new general species, as well as other species in since 2011 when 21 acres of the music, art and the library. At the herring gulls have been the only Ed. Tech, Michelle Allen, a new same time the PTC sponsored an types of dead birds found at the the Scarborough Marsh Wildlife WMA was cut, and portions of the Speech Therapist, Donna Smith, a Management Area (WMA). meadows and fields were left to ice cream social with a selection park. IFW is asking that the pub- new school Social Worker, Brooke of toppings to choose. “The turn- lic refrain from handling any dead IFW wildlife biologists will regenerate to shrublands. Scarbor- Perreault, a new Literacy Coach be at the Scarborough Municipal ough Marsh is the only IFW man- out was fantastic,” according to birds and to call 592-0605 for the and RTI coordinator, Kim Rollins, new president, Sandy Johnson. bird to be collected. Building on Tuesday, Sept. 27 agement area with documented and a new long- term sub Adrienne from 6-8 to discuss the manage- New England cottontail use. She added that, “We loved seeing Abramowitz. As you can see we the new faces of our school along Within the upland area of the have many new faces here at Ly- Scarborough Marsh Wildlife Man- with returning students and their man Elementary.” families.” agement Area along Manson Lib- Ginnie thanked custodians, OCTOBER CLASSES by Road and the Eastern Trail, IFW Norman and Betty Bilodeau for plans to improve habitat for New the “amazing job” they did clean- Upcoming events England cottontails through the re- ing and preparing the building. • Sept. 28: School Picture Day moval of trees in certain portions “It looks like a brand new build- • Sept. 26-Friday, Oct. 14: of the WMA, planting shrubs, and ing. They worked very hard all NWEA testing for students K-5 minimizing the spread of invasive summer and we are so apprecia- • Oct. 3: PTC meeting@ 3:30 plants. The timber removal will tive.” in Room 16 all are welcome occur in January and/or February Lyman Elementary will con- • Oct. 7: No school due to 2017. The result of the project will tinue to share Art, Music, PT and Staff Workshop Day be producing young forest habitat Library staff with Alfred Elemen- • Oct. 10: No school - Colum- For more information that will benefit a number of other tary. Anyone who wants to help bus Day Holiday species such as cottontails, yellow out this either within the school • Oct. 19: Early Release Day. and to register go to: warblers, eastern towhees, and www.mymcal.com American woodcock. or call 247-2022. COMMUNITY EVENTS

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(they all came, also) and has grad- his “sixties” crown and the par- will be welcome, especially large Parsons Memorial Allison Williams uated from the Camp Waban pro- ty began in the American Legion and extra large for adults. Library [email protected] grams to independence and a job. Hall with upbeat music by James “Bedding Blast Sunday’ on The Pre-school Story Time And traveling. He has been to Welch on guitar, Jesse Greer on a Oct. 2 will welcome new and 324-5823 has resumed on Tuesdays at 10 Paris, France; to Alaska, Bermu- mandolin, Reid McNamara play- gently used sheets, blankets and a.m. and Yoga Story Time with da, and Disney World. He attend- ing a banjo and Keith Bean who towels. On “Soapy Sunday” Christie Hall on the final Tuesday A birthday to ed the Cerebral Palsy Center in joined in with his harmonica. shampoo, toothbrushes, soap, lo- of each month. Falmouth, and Alfred Elementary Food was served by the Waban tion, deodorant,combs and brush- remember The Ukelele Strummers of “I want a party!” declared School. He used to cross the street staff members; those attending es will be welcome, also gently Southern Maine meet on the first Mike Liberty, when he realized from the school (now the Alfred shared memories of Mike. It was used coats, shoes and boots. and third Sunday of each month he was turning sixty. Not just a Fire Station) to the home of Mar- a party to remember. (See related Distribution will be Monday, from 1-3 p.m. family affair with cake and ice- tha Roberts for extra tutoring. photo on Page 1.) Oct. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Among the latest adult fiction cream but a real party with his The party he planned includ- in the North Parish Church. Vol- arrivals at the library are “Dark many friends, co-workers, and ed franks and hamburgers, lots unteers are welcome to help. This Parish church Matter” by Blake Crouch;” A of course, family too. His moth- of decorations, a banner for ev- project is sponsored by eight area The Communities Care shop- Great Reckoning “ by Louise Pen- er wouldn’t have to plan it. He eryone to sign, and a band. Jes- churches. ping list was announced during ney; “Harry Potter and the Cursed would do the whole thing. se Greer told him not to worry Parishioners are reminded to last Sunday’s service at the Par- Child” by J.K Rowling; “The Un- Mike has cerebral palsy but about the music. He would take bring their Heifer Project banks ish Church. It will be held in the derground Railroad” by Colson that has never slowed him down. care of it. Mike had provided to the service. North Parish UCC in Sanford on Whitehead; “The Shattered Tree” You may know him. He is the a check when the Greer home This past Sunday Rev. Diane three consecutive Sundays, be- by Charles Todd and “One Man” Wal-Mart greeter with the big burned down this past fall, so Jes- Harvey announced that she would ginning this next Sunday, Sept. by Andrew gross. Non-fiction in- smile. He now lives in one of the se was happy to return the favor. be retiring from the ministry after 25. That will be underwear and cludes “Born to be Wild” with Waban apartments with friends So this past Sunday Mike donned her time at Alfred Parish Church. socks Sunday. Socks of all sizes hundreds of free nature activities

for families by Hattie Garlick; “A Good Man with a Dog” by Roger Guay (Maine Game Warden) and “Tribe” by Sebastian Junger. September 24th & 25th For youngsters there is “Good- bye Sunmer, Hello Autumn” by 10am—4pm Kenard Pak; “Lion Lessons” by Jon Agee; “You Belong Here” by Shaker Hill Road Alfred Maine M.H. Clark. FREE PARKING & FREE ADMISSION 2016 Alfred Historical A 2-day event packed full of fun for the Society During the meeting in the Shaker Hill Apple North Alfred Schoolhouse, Pres- whole family! ident Bruce Tucker announced the Limerick Historical Society Festival will have a meeting of small his- torical societies on Tuesday, Oct. 4 in their Brick Townhouse at 9:30 a.m. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch. There will be discussions about things The Brothers that each society needs assistance Kid Zone Silent Auction with, such as membership, fund The Brothers will be sharing the raising, etc. RSVP is by Sept. 26. Crafters Penny Auction On Nov. 2 Prof. Durham, a History of Shaker Hill. Make Yard Sale Pig Raffle university professor in England will speak to the Berwick Histor- sure to check out the interesting Delicious Food 5k Apple Dash ical Society. The next meeting of the Alfred items at their garage sale too! Live entertainment - John Gorka! Historical Society will be in Par- sons Library at 7 p.m. on Oct. 11. www.brothersofchristianinstruction.org www.yorkcountyshelterprograms.com The speaker will be Bruce Tucker. Bruce Tucker then talked to the group about Levi and East- man Hutchins, who appeared to be cousins, and who joined up in Gile’s Family Farm Friends of Alfred the Revolutionary War for eight month stints. This was at a time when Americans were against Notre Dame Orchard Shaker Museum standing armies (because of the British army) and would enlist for Open 9am to 5pm shorter terms. Tucker traced their Pick your own Apples & Pumpkins! 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Seafood Raffle Pumpkins, Candy Send your news to: Shaker Village Mural news@waterboro Maple Syrup, Dry Beans reporter.com Spices, Jams & Jellies www.alfredshakermuseum.com 324-2944 REPORTER Friday, September 23, 2016 PAGE 5 SOCCER Renaud’s hat trick SPORTS heals Mustangs CROSS COUNTRY Skylar Renaud had a hat trick and Brooke Cox and Alexis Kidder each added a score in a five goal first half XC gang second outburst to help lift host Massabesic to their first win of the season in var- Lady Scots still solid sity girls’ soccer over Westbrook on Kayla Raymond was first and Friday, Sept. 16. Ami Beaumier was right behind Renaud’s first two scores came her in second place to help lift off free kicks and the speedy soph- host Bonny Eagle to an easy win omore added her third with a bullet with just 23 points in varsity girls’ shot from just inside the box late in cross country on Friday, Sept 16. the first half. Massabesic had three top ten Cox and Kidder turned it into a finishers: Kylie Johnson was laugher with goals of their own and third, Hallie Benton was seventh Westbrook remained winless at 0-5-1. and Hope Saucier was ninth, giv- Massabesic fell to Portland 6-0 on ing the Mustangs 44 team points Wednesday, Sept. 21, moving their and a second-place finish. record to 1-5. South Portland was third with 76 points and Deering had 77. SOCCER Mustang Alex Swett ran a Massabesic vs. Gorham on Sept. 21, from left Emma Rutledge (#1), Emma Desrochers and Jackie Bearse. GIRLS VARSITY 17:09, good for first place, but PHOTO BY MARY EMMONS Date Opponent Time Deering posted just 28 team points to give them the victory in varsity 9/24 Marshwood 10am/noon FIELD HOCKEY boys cross country. 9/28 McAuley 4:15/6pm Donovan Duffy finished eighth BOYS VARSITY and Jacob Aboud was ninth for Rams tie first place Mustangs 9/29 Biddeford 4:15/6:15pm Massabesic who ended up with 48 By Michael DeAngelis (7-0-1), who had dropped a close points and runner-up status. FIELD HOCKEY The Scots were third with 80 [email protected] contest, 2-1 to the Mustangs earli- GOLF VARSITY/JV and South Portland had 85. er in the season. Emma Rutledge scored the Massabesic remained unbeat- Date Opponent Time Knights edge CROSS COUNTRY tying goal with 14 minutes left en at 6-0-1 with the tie. Logan 9/23 Bonny Eagle 3:30pm Mustangs in the second half for Massabesic Champlin tied the score at 1-1 in 9/27 @Cheverus 4/5:30pm Date Opponent Time the first with a goal, but the Rams Noble and Massabesic each and Gorham’s Jessica Dusseault 9/29 Windham 6/4:30pm got the lead early in the second won three matches, but the 9/24 Manchester Inv. 10am stood tall in net, turning aside half with a score less than one 10/5 Thornton Acad. 7/5:30pm Knights posted a 245 in the team 20 shots to help the Rams stop minute in. 10/7 @Westbrook 4/5:30pm score to edge the Mustangs by the Mustangs six game winning GOLF Rutledge evened it at two and 10/11 @South Portland 3:30/5pm three shots and secure a 7-6 win in streak in varsity girls’ field hockey the Mustangs dominated the over- varsity golf on Thursday, Sept. 15 VARSITY on Wednesday, Sept. 21. time, generating numerous chanc- at the Links in Berwick. 9/27 Marshwood 4pm The Rams came into the con- test with a 4-2-1 mark, sitting in es, but a stellar performance from Ryan Townsend (a team best Dutch Elm Dusseault kept the score dead- 43), Ethan Laverierre and Jonah seventh place in the conference, 9/29 @Sanford 3:30pm but having been soundly beaten locked. Roy each picked up two points Sanford CC with match play wins. two days prior by Marshwood

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The annual Chili, Chowda and Apple Dessert contest was enjoyed by many. COURTESY PHOTO Brigit McCallum New book group Take it slow [email protected] starts at library The new book group at the li- The temporary two-lane bridge sweeps to the right heading north as Route 5 crosses the Little Ossipee River brary will be known as the “Brown and into Limerick. The speed limit has been reduced to 30 MPH during construction of the new bridge. Winners of annual Bag Book Group,” and will meet PHOTO BY KERRY DEANGELIS during the daytime, “since winter BRIDGE width, and the new bridge will be project crew onsite would appre- contest announced is not far away and the days are Three local cooks won prized (Continued from page 1) significantly wider at 30-feet wide ciate the public’s respect of the getting shorter.” The first meeting between the curbs. The new abut- work zone speed limit through Waterborough Historical Society will be held on Monday, Oct. 17 at aprons at the 8th Annual Chili, originally planned for the project” ments will be constructed behind the construction site. The speed noon. According to librarian Ruth which is to be complete about the location of the old abutments. was reduced to 30 MPH to pro- Chowda & Apple Dessert contest Blake, the first book the group will on Sept. 17 at the Waterborough three months before they are re- The new bridge, which will also tect both the travelling public and read is Emery’s Gift by Bruce Cam- quired to be done by the contract. be called the Stimson Bridge, will those working onsite every day. Grange Hall. eron. “This book is a young adult Winner of the chili contest, Co- Looking to the months ahead, be just slightly longer than the The new bridge is expected to be book, and was recommended as a the project will not shut down for previous bridge. open in the late summer of 2017. rey Fredericks of Waterboro said good read,” said Blake. The format he was astonished at winning, even the winter months. In fact, Stetson Stetson says that all of the is that each person will be respon- says that they will be completing though he had named his chili, sible to find the topic book for each “My winning Chili!” He said he a majority of the work during the meeting. Those who are interested winter months. had a few “secret ingredients,” and in attending may let staff know, or “Mom LOVED playing slot machines. admitted to having “one fresh jala- There will be improvements in can just show up. Call 247-3363 or the new bridge, as the old bridge That was her enjoyment and relaxation. Our family peño pepper in there.” email librarian@waterborolibrary. Deborah Wintle of Hollis took was 24-feet wide between the all smiled as everyone left a chip by her picture.” org for more information. curbs, also known as the roadway the apron for the best chowda for It is not about the fi nal journey, or the right music or even her “Grandpa’s Cape Cod Had- dock Chowder,” saying this was a favorite poem. It is about helping you create a fi tting tribute. the recipe she had “tweaked a bit,” So that we make sure we understand exactly what you want, but loved when she had it growing and provide you with everything you need to help say goodbye, up, while visiting her grandfather please schedule an appointment with us today. on Cape Cod.REPORTER www.keepMEcurrent.com WATERBORO PARKSWednesday, & May RECREATION 16, 2012 page 5 Fourteen-year-old Abigail Hig- Here for you gins, a ninth grader at Massabesic since 1882 High School,B RIEFSwas awarded the Fall Programs Dennett, Craig & Pate apron in the Apple Dessert Con- Funeral Home and world fi nals. test.727-5810, She saidfor shemore learned information what teeBallot/index.pl.Rec. Basketball Voting absentee Registrar of Voters will be available Waterboro sidewalk The cost is $15 for adults and $12 wentabout intothe club her andprize-winning its programs. Ap- is only available through Thursday, on Election Day, as well as dur- Cremation Services project meeting for seniors and children under 12. ple Monkey Bread from watch- June We7, at have 5 p.m. three leagues: 1st & 2nding graders, normal business hours at Town Call 247-4936 for reservations. ingAbsentee her mother ballotsRebekah Higgins The3rd polls& 4th graders,will be and open 5th & at6th Hall.graders. An I.D. and proof of residency The town of Waterboro will hold and grandmother Judi Carll in the MassabesicWe’ll work Middle on fundamentals School, 134 and arefocus required. on fun. a public meeting on Tuesday, May New location for kitchen.ready in Waterboro Old AlfredIncludes Road, game in Eastshirt, Waterboro, trophy and endThe of annualyear town meeting will be 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall to Other winners in the three cat- frompizza 7 a.m.-8 party p.m. just on before June 12.Christmas. For at Grades held at 101-6, a.m. on June 16, also at BUXTON • Portland Rd. & Rte. 202 • 929-8200 present information and solicit pub- recycling meeting egoriesAbsentee were: ballots Chili, are secondnow available place thosecoed. not Weeklyregistered practices to vote, begin the in lateMassabesic October. Middle School. SACO • 365 Main Street • 282-0562 www.dcpate.com lic input on the design of a sidewalk Diannefrom the Holden, Waterboro third town Claude clerk’s and of- Saturday games begin in November. $40. on Old Alfred Road. The Waterboro Transfer Station/ fi ce for the June 12 municipal elec- Melanie Coron; Chowda, second The new sidewalk would generally Recycling Committee will meet at tion. Requests for absentee ballots place Carolyn Gile, third Brenda run from the entrance of Massabesic 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, at a can be made during normal business Travel 16TH ANNUAL Middle School to Friendship Park. new location – the second fl oor of- Hamiltonhours by calling and Apple 247-3166, Dessert, ext.227, sec- Town leaders along with engineers fi ce in the original Town Hall. ondor going place onlineNancy toBrandt https://www. and third Basketball from Wright-Pierce, the town’s Brendamaine.gov/cgi-bin/online/Absen- Hamilton. Learn a variety of plays, press defense and compete Limerick Fireman’s consulting fi rm, will be present to Garden club in local tourneys. Meets three to four times a week. answer questions. Games Fridays and Saturdays. Golf Tournament This project is funded through the sets plant sale F.R. CARROLL, INC. Grades 4-6, boys and girls. Tryouts on Nov. 12 Maine Department of Transporta- at MMS. $50.rd ProgramCoun runstr through March. nfo y Cl To benefi t the fi re department auxiliary. tion’s Quality Community Program On Saturday, May 26, from 9 LIMERICK, MAINE Sa ub to improve pedestrian safety. It’s a.m.-noon, the Ossipee Meadows Tuesday, October 4th also part of the town’s overall goal Garden Club will hold a plant sale CRUSHED STONE Cheering at Province Lake Golf Club of improving safety and walkability at the historic Taylor House, off 3/8” 3/4” 1-1/2” Cheering is growing fast and this program along Old Alfred Road. Route 5, in Center Waterboro. All will help your little oneSaturday, get a leg up on the 18 Mountain Road, Parsonsfi eld Call Tom Ursia, the town Plan- proceeds will benefi t the garden READY MIX CONCRETE competition. Students will learn cheers, ner, at 247-6166, ext. 3, or email to club’s scholarship fund, as well as jumps, basic tumbling andJune court etiquette. 9 8:30 a.m. Registration [email protected], its community projects. HOT TOP • LOAM Ages 5-7.Win Meets twice weekly beginning in 50/50 9:30 a.m. Shotgun Start for more information. Plants for sale include peren- a lobster dinner 8:00 a.m. MORTAR SAND late October. $40. Raffl nials, vegetable and annual seed- for four shotgun start e! GOLD SPONSORS: Dinner theater lings, herbs and houseplants. In CRUSHED GRAVEL Finaland much registration4-person scramble for addition, select perennials from the Rec. more! Basketball $90 per & playerCheering benefits Odyssey Taylor House gardens will also be Includes 18 holes w/cart, available. Call Donna at 247-3604 Tuesday, Oct. contests, 18 from lunch and 5:30-7prizes. p.m. On Saturday, May 19, at 5:45 for more information or to donate p.m., Sanford Maine Stage will plants to the sale. at WaterboroRegistration & Town payment due Hall. by June 2 $85 PER PERSON All proceeds benefit the Maine Magic INCLUDES: Golf, Cart, present “Café Murder,” a mur- The Ossipee Meadows Gar- Download registration8th Grade Basketball form Team at: S.A. McLEAN Inc. der-mystery dinner-theater event den Club meets at 7 p.m. on the www.waterboro-me.gov/parksandrec Prizes & Steak Tips/BBQ at Massabesic Middle School to third Thursday of every month at SILVER SPONSORS: Chicken Dinner at 3 p.m.! benefi t the Odyssey of the Mind Waterboro Town Hall. New mem- MAIN OFFICE: (207) 793-8615 teams from Regional School Unit bers and visitors are welcome. Call Want to Want to THE For more information ASPHALT: (207) 793-4434 Call: 247-6166 x115 Help send Jeremiah Mason House 57. The teams are headed to the Lisa, at 247-6154, or Maggie, at be a sponsor? our team be a player? BED & BREAKFAST call 793-2039 or CONCRETE: (207) 793-2742 E-mail: parksandrec@ to the Call (207) 229-7788 Call (207) 712-6717 e-mail limerickfi re OR (207) 793-8753 waterboro-me.gov Nationals! SPECIALTY VEHICLES, INC. [email protected] MEET & GREET - 5/18 • 1-3pm Gallery on The Green at the Beehive in Alfred ~ Refreshments ~ Lots of LEBANON Bring Free Your Family Families! Fun!

Please vote in the Republican Primary COMMUNITY TUESDAY, JUNE 12 FESTIVAL A Fiscal Conservative with the Right experience to keep Maine moving forward! Paid for and authorized by the candidate. Meyer for House Committee, Bonnie Heptig, Treasurer, PO Box 630, Moody, Maine 04054 www.JudeeMeyer.com Saturday May 19th Lyman Parks & 10am-2pm Recreation Hanson School 53 Upper Guinea Road – Lebanon, Maine Sponsored By the Lebanon Rescue Department Scheduled Events So Far!! * Police Cars * Fire Trucks * Ambulances * State Troopers * Sheriff Deputies * Forest Rangers WHEN: MONDAY,ONDAY, MAY 28, 2012 * Game Wardens * Lifeflight Helicopter * Antique Autos * Monster Mud Truck WHERE: GOODWINSODWINS MILLS, LYMAN Paradede route runs from the Mill PondPond to * Race Cars * Specialty Vehicles the Lymanyman Town HalHalll * Construction Vehicles * Command Trucks * Local Business Displays * Haz-Mat Trucks TIME: PARADEADE STARTSS AT 1:00PM * Jaws of Life Demo – Accident Scene Reconstruction Participants please see Jill Schatz at * Mad Science Show from 11am-Noon – Fire and Ice! the Mill Pond by 12:30pm * Celebration Ceremony of Officer Bull at Noon * Huge Raffle with Thousands of Dollar’s Worth of Goods! Lyman Parks & Recreation would also * Face Painting * Games like to extend a sincere and heartfelt * Free Balloons! * Bouncy House for Kids! invitation to all current and former * And much more free family fun throughout the event!

United States Military Personnel to There will be a benefi t BBQ throughout the participate with us in the Memorial Day Parade. event to raise money for a scholarship in memory of Offi cer Jeffrey Bull, who died in the line of duty 25 years ago while protecting Community Organizations, groups or Lebanon. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund! individuals also wishing to participate Thanks for your support! Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda and More! in the parade should contact

Jill Schatz at 423-7480. Also, there will be raffl e tickets on sale for a chance to win thousands of dollar’s worth of gift certifi cates and merchandise from area businesses and organizations!

For More Information, Please Contact Assistant Chief Jason Cole at (207) 608-5615 or [email protected] SPORTS

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