Ellsworth students celebrate city's 250th birthday

ELLSWORTH, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- The city of Ellsworth is getting ready to celebrate it's 250th year this summer, but students at the Ellsworth Middle School decided to get a head start on Friday.

Student's from 5th to 8th grade have been researching the city for months as part of an assignment they were given in honor of the sestercentennial. They discovered everything from what buildings were first built there during it's earliest years, to how it got it's name. They compiled all their findings into several different presentations that they made during school today. It wasn't just about putting their knowledge to paper though, many of them also wore their best colonial outfits for the occasion, which was a hit with several of the middle schoolers.

Volunteers clean up camp for kids with disablities

DEDHAM, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- It will not be long now before adults and kids with developmental disabilities will be able to enjoy the summer camp experience at Camp Capella in Dedham.  On Thursday, some of those who have attended or plan to attend the camp are giving back. About seventy five people from Downeast Horizons were at the camp helping to do some spring cleaning and maintenance to get the camp ready for the season. For the staff and participants of Downeast Horizons, which is a program that serves those with developmental disabilities,  it's an opportunity to give back.

"(I'm) Raking weeds,"  explains volunteer Jason Delzeol, a member of Downeast Horizons.     

And the Food Was Amazing! Thank You Cancer Community Center

And the Food Was Amazing! Thank You Cancer Community Center

 

I had such a great time last night! Here I am with Fran Seeley and Lisa Hachey at the Cancer Community Center in South Portland. Every year the Center honors its many volunteers and we were all on the guest list for the 2013 Recognition Reception. Read more.

 

Community radio station in Orland celebrates 25th anniversary

ORLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Wednesday marked the silver anniversary for a well known community radio station in Maine.

WERU 89.9 FM and 99.9 FM is one of the few stations here in the state supported, staffed and owned by the public. The station first went on the air back in 1988 thanks to the support of several people, including musician Paul Stookey of 'Peter Paul and Mary' fame.

Presently the station continues to be supported by many volunteers. Nearly 300 of them do everything from hosting shows on the air to managing station campaigns. Station directors say programming is now reaching listeners up the coast of Maine and worldwide through the station's website.

Items Needed for Cherryfield Public Library Auction

The Cherryfield Public Library is looking for donations of items for its auction to be held on May 11.  Items such as plants/flowers, spring things, artwork, services, gift cards/certificates and other miscellaneous items of minimum $20/$25 value would be most welcome.  Please contact the library with any questions at 207-546-4228 or to drop off donations.

National Maritime Day

 The Propeller Club of the United States Searsport & Bucksport Chapter announces the area’s first celebration of National Maritime Day, to take place on Saturday, May 18, at Heritage Park in the City of Belfast. The celebration will call attention to our region’s rich commercial maritime heritage, and feature companies and organizations that support growth and safe operations within Penobscot Bay’s active seaports.

Depression in the Elderly

Depression in the Elderly

As we grow older, lifestyle changes and personal losses can easily make us feel sad and depressed. Depression is not considered a normal part of aging, but University of Southern Maine professor Nancy Richeson, PhD, says for many reasons, depression in the elderly is common.