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Damariscotta
Community character
Writer and authority on sustainable development Ed McMahon will describe how communities can protect the things they value most from vibrant downtowns to historic buildings and cherished views, and protect that unique character as a long-term economic asset. The lecture and discussion will be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at the Lincoln Theater as part of the Friends of Midcoast Maine annual meeting.
The “Dollars and Sense of Preserving Community Character” will address downtowns and the transformation of the commercial strip and include how communities can grow without destroying the things that people love. His talk will touch on historic preservation, new design, green space, community gateways and how small towns can be successful in a rapidly changing world. He will identify emerging opportunities to redevelop strip commercial areas into vibrant places. McMahon’s insights have provided encouragement and inspiration to communities across the nation and will resonate with Midcoast Maine communities.
Friends of Midcoast Maine is a regional smart-growth organization working to build consensus on land use issues through inclusive public processes and to link land use, transportation, downtown and rural area issues and people.
Preregistration is requested. The early bird cost is $15 FMM members, $25 others before June 10. After June 10 the price increases to $25 and $35. Registration includes a social hour and the annual awards program. For more information and to print out a registration form, visit http://www.friendsmidcoast.org/ or call 236-1077.
Rockport
Volunteer benefits
When you are a volunteer, there are usually perks to the “job.” At Aldermere Farm, the benefits are far and wide — from the ability to help name a calf to discounts on retail items, to an invitation to attend the Member Appreciation Night, which is a fun night of activities including a preview to the annual Aldermere Art Show and Sale in August.
Aldermere Farm is gearing up for the summer, and it needs a variety of volunteers such as Visitor Center volunteers, carpenters, gardeners, docents, event assistants and grounds care helpers.
To volunteer at Aldermere Farm, contact the program assistant, Amy Dorsky, to obtain a volunteer registration form. Send the completed form back to the farm so that you and the staff can determine the best volunteer position for you. All interested volunteers are invited to attend a volunteer orientation at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, to learn more about the farm and the many opportunities available. Volunteer registration forms will be available at that event, too.
The Aldermere Farm office is open 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at 70 Russell Ave. For more information, call 236-2739 or email adorsky@mcht.org.
Searsport
Historical society speaker
Mrs. Charlene Knox Farris will be the featured speaker at the Searsport Historical Society at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Curtis Hall on Church Street. Farris will speak on Captain Edwin Earle Greenlaw, a Rockport native who married into a Searsport family and became one of the town’s most notable citizens. A social period will follow and refreshments will be served.
Women to be honored
Retirees Charlene Farris, Jan Leighton, Jeanne Merrill, Barbara Rehmeyer and Beth Smith will be honored for their contributions to the children of Searsport and the surrounding communities of Frankfort and Stockton Springs 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the Searsport Elementary School, Mortland Road. The public is welcome to join school staff members in Searsport, Stockton Springs and Frankfort in honoring these outstanding educators.
Waldoboro
Commissioned book unveiled
On Wednesday, June 15, the Waldoborough Historical Society will host a book signing and presentation by Jean M. B. Lawrence of her book “Citizens Who Heard the Call to Political Office: Waldoboro, Maine 1773-2010.” The event, open to the public, will be held at 6 p.m. in the society’s museum on Main Street.
The book was commissioned by the society to fulfill a bequest by Mildred Walter, whose husband, Ashley, was a member of the Legislature from 1955 to 1960. He also served as Lincoln County Commissioner for 18 years. Published by Maine Authors Publishing, the book presents an overview of generations of Waldoboro’s elected officials serving in Boston, Augusta and Washington from pre-Revolutionary days to the present.
Information on ordering may be obtained by contacting the society at info@waldoborohistory.us or by visiting the museum. Lawrence will sign books at the museum on Waldoboro Day, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Copies are $15.70 (tax included) and proceeds will benefit the society.