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Alton

Dog licenses are due for 1994. Be sure to bring rabies verification and spaying or neutering records. A $3 late fee will be applied after Monday, Jan. 1, 1994.

The selectmen meet at the municipal building every second and fourth Monday of the month.

Residents may bring recyclable glass, paper and metal products to the Old Town Recycling Center at the transfer center off Gilman Falls Avenue 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Town office hours are 3-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays.

Dog licenses are due for 1993. Be sure to have verification certificates for rabies and spaying or neutering records.

Bradford

Senior citizens will hold a luncheon at 11:30 this morning at the town hall.

Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the town hall.

Toys or donations for the annual Christmas toy drive sponsored by the Rebekah Lodge may be dropped off at the town hall.

Cub scouts meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at the town hall.

The code enforcement officer will be at the town hall 2-6 p.m. Mondays, and 8 a.m.-noon Wednesdays.

Bradley

The Fire Department will hold a business meeting at 6:30 tonight at the fire station.

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Viola Rand School.

Carmel

A Christmas dance will be held at Carmel Snowmobile Club 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. The cost is $10 a couple and the band is New Society. Call 848-3517 for reservations.

A shoppers breakfast will be held 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at the Carmel Snowmobile Club. A bake sale and Kids Korner Gift Shoppe will be open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday with gifts ranging from 25 cents to $9. Child care will be provided for shoppers. Proceeds will benefit the Carmel Boy Scouts Troop 18.

Carmel Cub Scout Pack 18 will sell Christmas trees and wreaths at Carmel Video on Route 2, and Dick’s Mini-Mart 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Dec. 11-12, and Sunday, Dec. 18. For information or to order ahead call Gil Cyr at 848-3466, Bob Rice at 848-3482 or Gilles Doyon at 848-3828.

Tax liens from 1991 must be paid before Monday, Jan. 17, 1994, or the property will become owned by the town.

Curbside recycling pickup is scheduled to begin in January 1994. More information will be mailed to residents.

Hours for the Simpson Memorial Library are: noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and noon-7 p.m. Thursdays.

Carmel Cub Scout Pack 18 is registering new Scouts. Currently 58 boys are enrolled. Call Gill Cyr at 848-3466 or Bob Rice at 848-3482 for information. The Scouts are selling popcorn for their first fund-raiser.

Hours for Brian McCarthy, plumbing inspector, are: 12:30-4 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-4 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. Plumbing and building permits are available during these times.

The town is looking for members to serve on the recreation and recycling committees. Interested residents may contact the town office.

Dog licenses for 1994 are available at the town office.

Clifton

The Clifton United Baptist Church Sunday School will hold its Christmas program at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at the church.

The Clifton United Baptist Church will go Christmas caroling at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22.

The Planning Board is operating under its winter schedule and will meet at 7 p.m. only the first Thursday of each month at the town office.

Any adult interested in volunteering for the Eddington-Clifton Girl Scouts should call Margaret McKinney at 843-5838.

The town clerk will be in the town office 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays, weather permitting. She also may be reached at home, 843-5352.

Corinth

Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the town office.

Dog licenses for 1994 are available at the town office for dogs 6 months and older. Dogs must be licensed by Jan. 31, 1994, or owners will incur a $3 late fee by the state. After April 30, the late fee will be $10.

Anyone interested in serving on the Central Penobscot Solid Waste Facility Recycling Committee should contact the town offices in Corinth, Bradford and Charleston.

New hours for the code enforcement officer will be 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the town office.

Dedham

Dedham School Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Dedham School.

Dedham Planning Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the municipal building.

A $10 operational charge on any animal brought to the animal shelter is in effect.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the planning board, board of appeals or budget committee for Lucerne Village Corp. or Dedham may contact the town office.

The historical society is looking for town reports from 1900, 1903, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910 and 1923 to be donated. They may be dropped off at the town office.

Recyclables may be taken to the Brewer Recycling Center on Sparks Avenue off Wilson Street. Bundled newspapers, aluminum and steel cans, glass containers and cardboard are accepted at the center. There also is a redemption trailer for returnables.

Dixmont

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the municipal building.

The next regular selectmen’s meeting has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20. There will be a public hearing on the renewal of the junkyard permit of Richard Peabody, doing business as M.V. Auto Repairs, at 7 the same night.

Containers for all metals, including appliances (except those containing a refrigeration unit with freon), will be made available at the town’s transfer station for December. The next available container month will be March 1994.

The volunteer fire department will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, at the station.

Dog licenses for 1994 are available at the town clerk’s office. A $3 late fee will be applied after Monday, Jan. 31, 1994.

New transfer station stickers are available at the town clerk’s office. The cost is $25. No one will be allowed in without them.

Eleanor Toothaker, town historian, is researching the history of the Boston Post cane awarded to the oldest living resident in town. If you know of anyone who had this cane, or any of its history, contact her at 234-4125 or write her at RFD 1 Box 1890, Etna 04434.

Eddington

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the F.A. Wood Municipal Office.

Selectmen will hold a public hearing on applications for junkyard permits at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the F.A. Wood Municipal Office.

Automatic foreclosure notices will be mailed Tuesday, Dec. 14, for unpaid 1991 taxes.

Hunting and fishing licenses for 1994 are available at the town office.

Dog licenses for 1994 are available at the town office for dogs 6 months and older. Dogs must be licensed by Jan. 31, 1994, or owners will incur a $3 late fee by the state.

Anyone interested in volunteering to take minutes of selectmen’s meetings may call the town office, 843-5233.

Eddington residents interested in applying for the home energy assistance program may call the town office, 843-5233 for an appointment.

Any adult interested in volunteering for the Eddington-Clifton Girl Scouts may call Margaret McKinney, 843-5838.

The code enforcement officer will be checking for violations of town ordinances and state junkyard laws throughout the town.

Returnable cans and bottles may be taken to the Town Store on Route 9. People may request that deposits be donated to the Eddington School for field trips.

Recyclable cans may be taken to the Brewer Recycling Center on Sparks Avenue off Wilson Street. Bundled newspapers, aluminum and steel cans, glass containers and cardboard are accepted at the center. There also is a redemption trailer for returnables.

Etna

The selectmen will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the town office.

Hunting and fishing licenses for 1994 are available at the town office.

Glenburn

The Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the municipal building.

The landfill will be open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11.

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the municipal building.

Dog licenses are due Jan. 1. A $3 late fee will be applied after Jan. 31, 1994.

Interest on 1993 taxes began Saturday, Nov. 20.

Project Graduation for the Class of 1994 will hold a Christmas auction 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. To donate goods or for information call Sharon at 848-3558.

Greenbush

Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the town hall.

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the town hall.

Hampden

Whitcomb-Baker Veterans of Foreign Wars 4633 and Auxiliary will hold their annual Christmas party for Hampden senior citizens at noon Sunday, Dec. 12, at the post home. Dinner, gifts and entertainment will be included.

A special town council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the municipal building.

Hampden 1994 Bicentennial calendars, license plates and suncatchers are available at the town office. Calendars are $8, license plates are $7, and suncatchers are $12.

The Children’s Day Committee is looking for a special events chairperson and a morning events chairperson. For information or to volunteer call 862-4586.

Donations of cans and bottles may be dropped into a box at the Hampden Redemption Center to help Hampden Senior Girl Scout Troop 454 raise funds for a trip to Florida.

Volunteers are needed to serve on the recreation committee.

Senior adult fellowship will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Hampden Highlands United Methodist Church, including trips, fun and games. Anyone planning to attend should bring a bag lunch and call 862-4195 by Tuesday.

The Hampden Historical Society offers group tours of its home, the Kinsley House, 83 Main Road South, and caters wedding receptions, showers, birthday celebrations, reunions and business parties. To make reservations call Val Weiland, 862-4078 or Nancy Clark, 862-3320. The Hampden Sketch Book, a history of Hampden from 1767-1976, is available at the Kinsley House. Cost is $42.40. To order write to the Hampden Historical Society, 83 Main Road South, Hampden 04444, or call 862-2027.

Hours for the code enforcement officer-plumbing inspector are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the town office.

The Hampden Food Cupboard will be open 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Kiwanis Center.

Overeaters Anonymous will meet 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Hampden Methodist Church on Kennebec Road.

The Dyer Library will hold toddler story time for children under age 3 with an adult at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays. It will include short stories, puppets, fingerplays and flannel board stories.

The Dyer Library will hold preschool story time for children ages 3-5 at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, with the same program repeated Wednesdays. It will include stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel board stories and a crafts project. Anyone who would like to share special skills, talents or hobbies as part of a library program may talk with any staff member.

The Fire Department is offering free chimney and wood stove inspections. Call 862-4586 for an appointment.

Hermon

The code enforcement officer will not be in on Thursday, Dec. 9, and Tuesday, Dec. 14.

A special town council meeting will be held at 7 tonight at the municipal building.

Boy Scout Troop 25 is seeking the use of an indoor swimming pool Saturday or Sunday afternoons for use by boys seeking their swimming merit badge. Call 848-2270 for information.

The Hermon School Department is interested in forming a library committee. Anyone interested should contact the superintendent’s office.

The Hermon Town Office is accepting donations for the needy. Donations may include: canned goods, stuffing, cranberry sauce, cake-frosting mixes, gravy, candy, money to buy perishables, etc. Donations should be brought to the town office before Dec. 15. Anyone who would like to help prepare or deliver the baskets may contact the town office at 848-3485 or 848-3386.

Fire permits may be obtained from the town office. Fire permits will be issued from the Fire Department 9 a.m.-noon Saturday mornings. The town office may issue fire permits only for the day of the burn and permits may be issued anytime during the day at this time.

The town is accepting applications for the Economic Development Committee. For more infomation contact Walter Munn Jr., 848-2489 or Kathryn Ruth, 848-3485.

Any community member or group with a talent, interest, expertise, etc., who would be willing to share such with school students is asked to contact Gaynor Reynolds at the Office of the Superintendent, 848-3283.

Dog licenses are available at the town office. A $3 late charge will be added after Jan. 31, 1994.

Holden

Selectmen will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the municipal building.

Polls will be open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at Holden Elementary School for a special election to fill a vacancy on the board of selectmen. Candidates for a three-year term include: Thomas W. Kohlmeyer, Galen H. Knowles and Ralph E. McLeod.

Hunting and fishing licenses for 1994 are available at the town office and may be used as Christmas gifts. A fishing license is $17; a hunting license is $17; and a combination is $32; an archery license is $17; a junior hunting license is $5. A $1 agent fee will be added for all licenses.

Campbell Soup labels may be mailed to the Holden School, 1500 Main Road, East Holden 04429. Labels will go toward free equipment for the school.

Recycling pickup day for residents north of Route 1A will be the third Wednesday of each month. The south side of Route 1A will be picked up the fourth Wednesday of each month. Stickers for mixed trash should be used.

New hours for general assistance, other than for emergency cases which are taken any day, will be 1-2 p.m. Thursdays.

Dog licenses are available for 1994. Dogs must be licensed by Jan. 31, 1994, or owners will incur a $3 late fee. Dog owners need a proof of rabies vaccination and certificate of neutering or spaying.

Curbside trash pickup will continue to be Tuesdays.

Any adult interested in volunteering for the Holden Girl Scouts may call Margaret McKinney, 843-5838.

Hudson

Beano will be held every Tuesday at the Pushaw Lake Snowmobile Club. Early-bird special begins at 6 p.m. and Beano at 7 p.m.

Adult volleyball is held at 7 p.m. Mondays at the town hall.

The board of appeals needs associate members. Call the town office for information.

The Fire Department will clean chimneys for elderly or handicapped residents. Call the town office at 327-1284 and leave your name.

Anyone in need of a plumbing permit may contact Richard Fish at the town office 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays or call 327-1284.

Kenduskeag

Dog licenses for 1994 are available at the town office. Dogs must be licensed by Jan. 31, 1994, or owners will incur a $3 late fee. After April 30, the late fee will be $10.

Anyone interested in serving as scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 45 may call Phil Small, 884-8574 or Jim Smith, 884-7771.

Anyone who needs a new concealed weapons permit must contact the state police.

Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers before they will be accepted at the landfill.

Slide-in pickup campers must be registered at the town office and require a $10 registration fee and excise tax.

Levant

The Planning Board will meet at 7 tonight at the town office.

Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the town office.

A public hearing will be held at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the town office regarding a junkyard permit for Mason’s Garage.

The annual Christmas tree lighting and hayride will be held 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at the fire station. For more information call Kathy Pinkham, 884-8216 or Beth Robinson, 884-7494.

The date for the judging of the annual house decorating contest will be announced.

Coed adult volleyball will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Caravel Junior High School through April. Cost is $1 per person per night.

Anyone interested in serving as secretary for the Planning Board may call the town office.

The board of assessors will meet at 7 p.m. every other Wednesday at the town office.

Milford

Recycling pickup will be Friday, Dec. 10. Bins must be outside by 8 a.m.

Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, at the town office.

Newburgh

The board of directors of the Newburgh Snowmobile Club will meet at 7:30 tonight at the home of Wayne Young.

Selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the town hall.

The Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the town hall.

The board of appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the town hall.

Trash must be outside by 7 a.m. Fridays to guarantee pickup.

The recycling committee’s newspapers containing recycling information are available in local stores. Anyone who wants a recycling bin may call Resa Smith, 234-2466 or Lillianne Deighan, 234-2510.

Dog licenses for 1994 are available and are due on or before Jan. 31. A $3 late fee will be charged after that date.

Men’s basketball will be held 10 a.m.-noon Sundays through April, except during school vacations, at the Newburgh Elementary School.

The cemetery committee asks that anyone knowing names of persons buried in unmarked graves in Newburgh cemeteries call 234-4650 or 234-2221.

Orono

The Woman’s Club of Orono will hold a holiday breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the Keith Anderson Community Center. The Orono High School Chorus, led by director Terrence Henry, will entertain. For information contact Helen King, 866-3309.

Orrington

Dog licenses are due Wednesday, Jan. 1. A $3 late fee will be applied after Jan. 31, 1994.

The Orrington Recreation Committee needs volunteers for the skating rink committee. Anyone interested may contact Mel Coombs.

Adult basketball, sponsored by the Rec Committee, will be held Sundays at Center Drive School with the court available 4-6:30 p.m. for women and 6:30 on for men. Cost is $1 a day or $5 for the season.

Interest on unpaid 1993 taxes began Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Winterport

The Winterport Business Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the Winterport Inn.

The selectmen will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the town office.

There will be a public hearing concerning a subdivision application at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, at the town office.

An open men’s basketball gym for Winterport residents will be held 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Wagner School. The cost is $2 a person. Contact the rec committee at 223-5055 for information.

The Winterport Historical Society has reprints of “An Old River Town” for sale. The new edition has new maps, 45 pictures and a revised supplement. Call Teddy Weston at 223-5556 for information.

The recreation committee will meet at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the recreation building.

The recreation committee is looking for members and is searching for a coordinator and coaches for youth and men’s basketball. Contact Frank Drummond at 223-5959 if you are interested.

Transfer station hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The town is looking for volunteers for a community development block grant committee.

Residents in need of law enforcement officers may contact the Waldo County or state police for assistance.