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Bangor

World’s Tastiest Yard Sale

On Saturday, Sept. 4, the public is invited to the World’s Tastiest Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 109 State St. The event, to benefit the work of Northeast COMBAT, will feature a large array of yard sale items, clothing, furniture, household items and toys, baked goods and fudge. In addition, freshly cooked international cuisine will be available beginning at 11 a.m.

Proceeds will assist Northeast COMBAT-Maine Center for the Public Interest in providing continuing consumer protection to the citizens of Maine.

According to COMBAT board member Alex Turallo, the organization is relying on a great response to this fund-raiser from the local community.

“We have tried to create a win-win situation by offering some outstanding food as well as lots of great items for sale,” Turallo said. “We really hope that people coming into or driving through Bangor will stop by and support our efforts and have a good time. The event is being held in the parking area of our new office space at the crest of State Street hill, just north of All Souls Church.

“COMBAT is currently preparing to expand some of our programming to meet the increased demand in services. As a primarily grass-roots organization which has operated for 32 years without any government funding, we will be counting on the public to make this event a huge success and help in our efforts,” Turallo said.

BSO auditions

The Bangor Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions for the 2004-2005 season at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Bangor High School, 885 Broadway. The season includes six classical concerts, one special event, three youth concerts and three performances of “The Nutcracker” ballet.

Available positions include assistant concert master, principal violin 2, horn 3 and section strings. Substitutes are needed for all instruments.

Contracted musicians are paid on a per service basis, with mileage and housing arrangements included.

To learn more about audition requirements, call Scott Burditt, orchestra manager, 862-2711, or (800) 639-3221, or e-mail sburditt@adelphia.net.

Pastels and mixed media

An exhibit by landscape and environmental designer Rachel Collin Therrien of Bangor will be shown during September in the Lecture Hall at Bangor Public Library. “Higher Natures” is a selection of the artist’s pastels and mixed media works.

Therrien also will give an exhibit talk at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8.

“The association forged between people and place is the most elusive quality of the landscape to define, measure, conserve and protect,” Therrien said. “A landscape influences and forms the people living on it. I believe that one cannot understand people and make friends with them without also understanding and making friends with the land from which they come.”

Adoption information

The Bangor office of the Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public informational meeting about adoption and foster care at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20. For location and to participate, call toll free A Family For ME, (877) 505-0545.

Council candidate

Richard Stone, a former Bangor city councilor and long-time area businessman, said he has returned the necessary petition signatures to place his name on the November ballot as a candidate for City Council. He collected more than 220 signatures and returned them to City Hall.

Stone served six years on the council, including a year as council chairman and mayor. Afterward he was elected to Maine’s House of Representatives.

Stone is a lifelong resident of Bangor, except for the five years he spent earning a degree in finance at Northeastern University. Stone is a director of operations for Wesco, which acquired Standard Electric in Bangor in 1996. He resides in Bangor with his wife and four children.

Chain of Concern

A “Chain of Concern in Remembrance of 9-11 and Its Aftermath” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, on Bangor sidewalks on Route 2 between Eastern Maine Medical Center and Mount Hope Cemetery.

The purpose of the human chain is to express sorrow over the loss of life on Sept. 11 and during U.S. responses to Sept. 11.

All are invited to join the chain and stay for a potluck picnic in Cascade Park, weather permitting. If canceled because of inclement weather, the picnic will be held at the Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine on Park Street.

For information, contact Ilze Petersons at 942-9343.

Brewer

Kiwanis news

Brewer Kiwanis met at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Brewer recently. Gov. Bill Newberry inducted new members Elaine Harvey, sponsored by Debbie Roy, and Michelle Czapiga, sponsored by Kim Hopkins.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Larry Julius, director of sales at Clear Channel radio. He said that on Jan. 1 the station will have 80 percent more entertainment and fewer commercials.

The group also heard a report concerning the new England District convention. Ron Forrest was installed as the 2004-2005 governor of the New England District of Kiwanis International. The new board of directors met at the convention and 2004-2005 Lt. Gov. of Division III, Doug Hollingsworth of the Bangor Breakfast Club represented the clubs in Division III, which are Bangor Noon, Bangor Breakfast, Hampden, Ellsworth, Brewer, Southwest Harbor.

Brewer Kiwanians and Key Club members will sponsor a pancake breakfast as part of Brewer Days at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Brewer Auditorium.

Brewer Kiwanis meets as the Muddy Rudder Restaurant the second and fourth in Wednesdays. To learn more about to the club, President Jane Newberry at 945-0746.

Brewer

Fall festival auction

Tickets for the eighth annual Fall Festival Auction and Awards Night to benefit Rape Response Services are available.

The event will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Jeff’s Catering, Coffin Avenue. Tickets are $8 each, two for $15, or $50 for a table of eight.

Live auction items will include “Joe Otter,” a small bronze artist’s proof numbered and signed by sculptor Forest Hart; an autographed copy of Barbara Delinsky’s “The Summer I Dared”; and a limited edition matted and framed “Canoe Hullabaloo” print signed by artist Jan Owen.

Sue McKay will be auctioneer for the event underwritten by Pine Tree Landfill, the Bangor Daily News, Veazie Veterinary Clinic, Filene’s and many friends of Rape Response Services.

See a more complete list of auction items at rrsdir@raperesponseservices.com. For tickets, call 941-2980.

Planning board vacancies

The Brewer City Council is seeking applications for vacancies on the planning board. The deadline is Friday, Sept. 10.

For information or an application, contact the city clerk’s office at 989-7050, or e-mail averow@brewerme.org.

Holden

Church school

Holden Congregational Church school is set for 9-10:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. The church offers a nursery class for children ages 2-3. Children from 2 years old to those in sixth grade are taught from the “Witness” curriculum series. Seventh- and eighth-graders study the “Our Confirmation” series.

The church welcomes new students at any time during the school year. It also offers a youth choir.

Adult Bible study is 9-10:15 a.m. Sundays. Sunday worship is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. To obtain more information about the church, call Donna Hall at 989-2078.

Levant

Nomination papers

Nomination papers are available for anyone considering running for two seats on the town’s Board of Selectmen and one seat on the SAD 23 board of directors. The nomination papers are due on Sept. 18.

Old Town

Block party

The United Baptist Church of Old Town will hold a community block party from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the church parking lot. The purpose of the event is to honor members of the Old Town police and fire departments. Activities include food, games and music. Participants are asked to bring a lawn chair. To obtain more information, call 827-2024.

Police officer award

Old Town Police Officer Debbie Holmes has received the Robert Trojanowicz Award from the New England Community-Police Partnership for her work in community policing.

The NECCP is a regional police organization that promotes the implementation of community policing strategies.

Holmes received the award at the Blaine House from Gov. John E. Baldacci.

Holmes was an emergency services dispatcher for four years before joining the Old Town Police Department in 1991.

In particular, Holmes designed the “Every 15 Minutes” program for Old Town High School, emphasizing the dangers of drunken driving among teen-agers.

Holmes also has worked with senior citizens in getting assistance and preventing crimes against the elderly.

Orono

Police promotions

Police Sgt. Gary Duquette has been promoted to captain. Duquette attended the Maine Justice Academy in Waterville.

He was a member of the Waterville Police Department before coming to Orono, where he has been for the last 11 years.

Before his promotion, Duquette was a patrol sergeant, and also served as the department’s training coordinator and supervisor.

Officer Scott Wilcox has been promoted to sergeant. He has been with the department for more than four years, and most recently served as a detective.

Wilcox, of Hampden, also attended the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

Both men are police academy-certified instructors and field training officers.

Starting Over

Starting Over is a support group for singles, age 40-75, who have experienced the end of a relationship through divorce, death or separation, or who choose to live life as a single person.

The group offers speakers, videos, conversation, activities and the opportunity to meet new people who are experiencing the same issues.

The group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Orono Methodist Church, 36 Oak St. To obtain more information about the group, call 945-9326, 947-2427 or 866-4605.

Orrington

Fall Fashion Show

The first annual Fall Fashion Show will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the East Orrington Congregational Church. Admission is a $10 donation. Refreshments will be served after the show.

Tickets may be obtained form 9 a.m. to noon at the church office by calling 825-3404.

Winterport

Benefit concert

A benefit concert will take place 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Winterport Union Meeting House.

Performing will be the Winterport-based, Carolina-styled, bluegrass-flavored Never2Late and the Celtic-tinged, hard folk St. Huckleberry.

The entrance fee is $5 or by donation. All proceeds will go toward the restoration of the meeting house. For information, contact 223-5522.