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"Sam Butler is saluted by some of Winterport's finest as he passes the Fire Station for the last time. Sam was an invaluable member of both the Fire Department and Ambulance Service for over 20 years. Day or night, sun, rain or snow, hot and humid or absolutley frigid...he was always there when the call went out. All the brethren of the Fire and Ambulance services feel a deep loss with Sam's passing. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten by those of us that served with him." ...Thomas Doe, Winterport Fire Department |
| "The Town of Winterport lost a cornerstone of our community with the passing of Samuel Butler on October 22, 2010. These pictures depict the remembrance of Sam's service to all of our residents" ...Phil Pitula, Town Manager |
| Blueberry Hill Field Dedication |
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“RAISING SUCCESSFUL READERS” VIDEO SUPPORTED BY MAINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT
WINTERPORT -- A language/pre-literacy DVD is available, free of charge, for parents and caregivers of children from newborns through pre-school age. The production of the video was supported by a grant from the Waldo County Fund of the Maine Community Foundation.
The “Raising Successful Readers” video, produced by My Thrill Studio in Winterport, is designed to help parents and other family members to engage their young children in activities known to develop success with reading. |
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“We’re learning more and more how important it is to have children ready to read when they enter public school,” said Stephanie Francis, school counselor at the Leroy H. Smith School in Winterport. “We are hoping to encourage more parents/caregivers to spend time working with their children from birth and during those crucial early years as that is what research shows is so important.”
Three hundred copies of “Raising Successful Readers” will be distributed to families with children from birth to five years of age in Winterport as well as any family, school, agency or other organization within Waldo County or the MSAD#22 communities of Newburgh and Hampden.
For more information or to request a copy of the video, contact Stephanie Francis at the Leroy Smith School via phone, 223-4282 or e-mail, SFrancis@sad22.us.
A statewide organization with offices in Ellsworth and Portland, the Maine Community Foundation partners with donors and nonprofits to strengthen Maine communities. To learn more, visit www.mainecf.org. |
Thanks to Ethan & Edward Albert for completion of their Eagle Scout Projects |
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Longtime Winterport selectman retired after 22 years. Sam Butler has served the town for twenty-two years in that capacity. He was presented a gavel and citation at the board meeting Tuesday. Thank you Bel Portraits for the great photos! |
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Wagner School Donation
Students at the Wagner Middle School in Winterport sold candy canes this fall to raise money for the Eastern Maine Medical Center’s new Lafayette Cancer Care Center and research facility in Brewer. Sponsored by the Student Council, the fund-drive raised $275 by selling more than 500 candy canes. Aaron Newland, second from right, Council President, and Kierra Speed, member of the Council, presented the results of the fund drive to Town Councilor Joe Books, left, and Winterport State Rep. Mike Thibodeau Tuesday, Dec. 22. (Photo by Stacy Thibodeau) |
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Yoga in Winterport
Serena Morris is teaching Kundalini yoga @ the Smith School gym in Winterport every Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am. The classes will start on Sat 9/11, when we'll end the class with a meditation for the victims of 9/11. Classes are $6.00 ,Please come when you can and experience gentle exercises, deep relaxation, and meditation . phone: 207- 234- 2437 |
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Each of us remembers the adults, other than our parents, who brought a little magic into our lives. Be part of the magic and make an impact on a child's life by becoming a school-based BIG.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Maine needs School-Based Mentors for the current school year at either the Leroy Smith Elementary School or the Samuel Wagner Middle School. Anyone can be a mentor from High School students to Senior Citizens. All you need is the desire to have fun and act like a kid again. Call BBBS at 947-2063 or 1-800-492-5550 |
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