Ellsworth preparing for cold weekend temperatures<\/b><\/p>\n
With dangerously cold temperatures on the way, the City of ellsworth wants you to be aware of the resources in the area if you need them.<\/span><\/p>\n If you or someone you know needs a warm place to go local warming centers and emergency shelters may be available.<\/span><\/p>\n The city was notified that the INSPIRE Recovery Community Center located at 24 Church St. is open seven nights a week starting at 5:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n However on weekends they open 8am to 4 p.m. with supper served every night.<\/span><\/p>\n Residents are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to find out the most up to date information on warming centers and cold-weather assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n Also check on your neighbors, especially older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthmaine.gov\/warming-resources-available\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Lamoine Community center to be voted on in March<\/b><\/p>\n A new proposal has hit the town of Lamoine regarding a new community center.<\/span><\/p>\n After multiple meetings and community gatherings the select board along with the town has made it clear a larger community center will benefit the town.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports officials will ask voters during an annual town meeting in March if they are willing to allow the select board to plan the project.<\/span><\/p>\n Town officials hope the process can move forward to provide more office space for workers, storage for records and supplies as well as maintenance and technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/new-lamoine-community-center-plan-developed-town-will-ask-for-voter-approval-in-march\/article_599886f6-b556-4b4f-a363-39816f3df163.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Maine Commercial Fishing Safety Council training sessions<\/b><\/p>\n The Maine Commercial Fishing Safety Council will host First Aid, CPR, Safety and Survival, and Drill Conductor training courses.<\/span><\/p>\n The division which is\u00a0 a part of the Department of Marine Resources will host multiple sessions through May according to the PenBay Pilot.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper reports the first session is Friday, Jan. 30 starting at 9 a.m. at the Maine Maritime Academy Facility in Bucksport.<\/span><\/p>\n To sign up for that session or others offered just follow the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.penbaypilot.com\/article\/dept-marine-resources-upcoming-first-aid-cpr-safety-and-survival-drill-conductor-training<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Annual blueberry conference will make its way to Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n Every year the University of Maine Cooperative Extension hosts their annual Wild Blueberry Conference.<\/span><\/p>\n This year, it\u2019ll be at the Moore Community Center in Ellsworth on Wednesday Feb. 7.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting at 8:15 a.m. and going until 3:45, the conference offers an online option as well.<\/span><\/p>\n The Ellsworth American reports the full day event will focus on moving toward profitability using collaboration and science bringing experts, researchers, growers and industry leaders together.<\/span><\/p>\n The publication reports the conference is pay what you can with a suggested donation of $30 which supports the extensions wild blueberry programming.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/news\/annual-blueberry-conference-to-be-held-in-ellsworth\/article_4b14ca83-8010-41fd-861b-70b34c3433d6.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Follow the link below to sign up.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/umaine-extension.formtitan.com\/ftproject\/events?eventid=a1cUy000004STj7<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Ribbon cutting ceremony for new pickleball center through Midcoast Rec<\/b><\/p>\n Pickleball players commence!<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ve got a new location to play the popular sport in Rockport.<\/span><\/p>\n On Jan. 29 at 5 p.m.. Midcoast Recreation Center will host a ribbon cutting at the new Camden National Bank Pickleball Center.<\/span><\/p>\n After years of raising funds and watching the construction unfold, leaders tell the PenBay pilot this project is more than just a new facility, it\u2019s about creating more opportunities for community members to connect and play.<\/span><\/p>\n