Warden service still accepting applications

Potential candidates for the Maine Warden Service who thought they’d missed the state’s application deadline still have a bit of time left.

The original application deadline was Nov. 11, but that has been changed to Dec. 19.

Among the requirements for those who apply: Applicants must include proof of age, a copy of their high school diploma or GED, a letter from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy showing their ALERT exam score, a letter from the academy showing pre-employment physical fitness test results.

For those who have yet to take their physical fitness test, the test will be given again Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

For more information, go to www.mefishwildlife.com.

Safety courses scheduled

While many hunters and outdoors enthusiasts choose to attend state-mandated safety courses during the summer and fall, those courses continue year-round.

Here is a partial listing of safety courses coming up in the coming weeks:

Hunter safety:

. In Greenville, at Greenville High School, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m., Dec. 13 from 6-8 p.m., call Debbie Ward at 695-2125 or Woody Thompson at 876-3497.

. In Skowhegan, at the recreation center, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m., call Don Perrine at 474-6829.

Bowhunter education

. In Calais, at Washington County Community College, Dec. 17-18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., call 454-1000 or 796-2282.

Snowmobile-ATV education:

. In Alton, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., call David Neal at 677-3935 or Woody Thompson at 876-3497.

. In Dexter, at the high school, Jan. 23-25 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., call Dexter Adult Education at 924-7674.

. In Greenville, at the high school, Dec. 12-14 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., call Debbie Ward at 695-2125 or Woody Thompson at 876-3497.

. In Guilford, at Piscataquis Community High School, Jan. 3-5 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., call Piscataquis Valley Adult Education at 564-6525 or Woody Thompson at 876-3497.

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