Time for My Weekly Crock Pot Recipes!

Submitted by Charlotte McLain, Community Blogger & Writer

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 12:52pm

Hi everyone!

So, here we are in the middle of the week. I know like the rest of you by the middle of the week I am out of ideas of what to cook for supper. This is when the crock pot comes in handy. I love looking for new and yummy recipes for the crock pot, or really any recipe to tell you the truth. I found a few wonderful recipes for you all today that I absolutely loved, and I hope all of you will as well. They recipes are crock pot cheese dip and crock pot lasagna. Both of these are great for a group of people to feast on, or even to take to a pot luck dinner.

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A First For Veterans Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, 11:22am

Calais, ME - March 23 - An innovative program - the first of its kind in the country - designed to help Veterans in Washington County suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues was launched today in Calais, Maine.

OPERATION OUTREACH is a new healthcare services program aimed at Veterans in Aroostook and Washington Counties, developed collaboratively by Atlantic Mental Health Center (AMHC) and the VA Maine Health Care System. It offers Veterans eligible for VA health care services direct access to substance abuse and mental health treatment closer to home, without first having to go to VA facilities.

According to data provided by the VA, there are approximately 11,708 veterans living in Aroostook and Washington Counties. Statistically, according to the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, at any given time as many as 800 of these Veterans may be in need of substance abuse treatment.

A unique feature of OP

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Road conditions factor in fatal accident in Sedgwick

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Tuesday, March 22nd, 6:13 pm

SEDGWICK, Maine (NEWS CENTER)-- Officials are still investigating deadly crash on Route 15 in Sedgwick. The Hancock County Sheriff's Office got a call from "Onstar" reporting a 2 vehicle crash just after 6:30 Tuesday morning.

27 year old Daniel Parker of Sedgwick was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say it appears Parker lost control on the snow covered roads and crossed the center line, crashing into a pick-up truck. The driver of the truck, Rosemarie Kane of Harborside Brooksville was taken by ambulance to Blue Hill Memorial Hospital with what officials are calling non life threatening injuries.

Officials say while they are still investigating the crash, it is clear that road conditions were a factor.

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Frenchman's Bay Library in Sullivan Has a Lot to Offer!

Submitted by Charlotte McLain, Community Blogger & Writer

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, 4:44pm

Frenchman's Bay Library in Sullivan Has a Lot to Offer!

Hello everyone!

So, as you all probably know I am an avid reader. I love books and even spend time as a volunteer at the Dorcas Library. Today I would like to introduce you to the Frenchman's Bay Library in Sullivan. They are a wonderful library with many different programs within their walls. Some of those are the Writer's group and book clubs they have going weekly. The book club invites all adults for a great discussion of the book they are currently reading. The Good Night, Good Book program is a wonderful time for the kids. They can come in their p.j.'s if they want, and they must be accompanied by an adult. There are always healthy snacks for them too. There is also a knitter & needle workers club. This club is a good way for those of you who have an interest in knitting or needlepoint to share ideas and have a good time together.

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MTI awards $137,510 in Seed Grants to entrepreneurs and companies

Submitted by mmullen, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, 2:54pm

MTI awards $137,510 in Seed Grants to entrepreneurs and companies from Castine to Naples and Brewer to Yarmouth in latest Seed Grant round

The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Board of Directors has awarded over $137K in 12 new Seed Grants to entrepreneurs and companies across the state to advance innovations in agriculture, aquaculture, biotechnology, composite materials technologies, environmental technologies and information technology and to bring new products to market. This round of MTI awards leveraged nearly twice that much, over $235K of matching contributions from the award recipients.

A complete list of March’s awardees follows.

“To obtain Seed Grant funding, applicants have to prove their idea, compete for funding and match every dollar of MTI funding with at least one dollar’s worth of other investment,” explained Betsy Biemann, President of MTI.

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Helping Out Your Family Pet in Sullivan

Submitted by Charlotte McLain, Community Blogger & Writer

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, 1:23pm

Hi everyone!

I am a huge lover of all animals. I have taken in 3 stray cats in the past 5 years. I can't help it, I fall in love with these helpless little animals and have a need to make sure they are safe, warm, and loved. And trust me, these 3 cats have more food and love than they could have ever imagined. So, today I want to share with everyone a few places and information where you can help local pets in Sullivan. I was so happy to learn of the many different ways that the town of Sullivan has been raising money for the pets who need help in the town. One of those ways is the local thrift store that is located in the basement of the Sullivan/Sorrento recreation center. I have shopped in there myself a few times. They have a great selection of books, just so you know!

My third baby Kit Kat, he is the king of our castle!

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Education commissioner continues tour

Submitted by Around Town Web... on Monday, March 21st, 11:46 am

ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) -- Maine Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is continuing his "listening tour" with stops in Hancock County to hear from educators, teachers, students and parents.

Bowen is visiting schools, meeting with superintendents and holding public forums around the state to get ideas on how to improve Maine's education system.

On Monday, he'll meet with superintendents and curriculum coordinators from around the county over lunch prepared and served by students at the Hancock County Technical Center in Ellsworth.

He'll spend the afternoon with students, teachers and the principal at Sumner Memorial High School in Sullivan. A public forum will be held Monday night at Ellsworth High School.

Bowen plans to visit all nine of the state's superintendent regions during his first 100 days on the job.