Senator Collins Tours Historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George

Senator Collins is working to secure $1 million to help the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association restore the working waterfront property.

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ST. GEORGE, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins toured the historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George and met with leaders of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association (MCFA) and local fishermen. During her visit, they discussed plans to restore the

Time To Sign Up For Oceanside Little League!

Rockland, Maine - Oceanside Little League is pleased to announce registration events for our 2015 season, as follows:

- Rockland, Owls Head, & So Thomaston Residents - Wednesday, March 18, 6PM at Rockland District Middle School

- St George Residents - Wednesday, March 18, 5-7PM at St George School

St. George registration for Tee Ball, Minor League Baseball & Softball, and Major League Baseball & Softball. Please bring the following:

- Completed Little League Registration Form, which can be found in the "Handouts" section of Oceanside Little League's website.
- Photocopy of government-issued birth certificate for each player (hospital certificates not accepted)

Rockland, Owls Head & So Thomaston registration for Tee Ball, Minor League Baseball & Softball, and Major League Baseball & Softball at Rockland District Middle School gym in Rockland, Maine. Please bring the following:

- Completed Little League Registration Form, which can be found in the "Handouts" section of Oceanside Little League's website.
- Photocopy of government-issued birth certificate for each player (hospital certificates not accepted)
- $25 registration fee - checks payable to Oceanside Little League

Thomaston, Cushing registration for Minor League Baseball & Softball, and Major League Baseball & Softball at Thomaston Grammar School in Thomaston, Maine. (Tee Ball registrations will be held at a later date.) Please bring the following:

- Completed Player Registration Form, which can be found in the "Handouts" section of Oceanside Little League's website.

- Photocopy of player's government-issued birth certificate. (Hospital certificates are not acceptable for this purpose.)

Following is the try-out schedule for Oceanside Little League.

Baseball Try Outs - League Age 9: Mar 28, 2015 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Baseball Try Outs - League Age 10, 11, and 12: Mar 28, 2015 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

For players who meet the following criteria:

-        Reside or attend school in Rockland, Owls Head, South Thomaston, Thomaston, St George or Cushing.
-        Did NOT play baseball at the Little League Major level in Oceanside Little League last year.
-        Born between May 1, 2002 and April 30, 2005 (inclusive).

Softball Try Outs - League Age 9 through 12: Mar 28, 2015 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

For girls who meet the following criteria:

-        Reside or attend school in Rockland, Owls Head, South Thomaston, Thomaston, St George or Cushing.
-        Did NOT play softball at the Little League Major level in Oceanside Little League last year.
-        Born between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2005 (inclusive).

These try-outs will be held at The Pitch located on RT. 90 in Warren, Maine.

UPDATED: Clark Island Boatworks Fire Destorys Boat Shop

***UPDATE***
8:26AM
Fire fighters from St. George, Owls Head, South Thomaston and Thomaston battled a boat shop fire at Clark Island Boatworks in St. George Wednesday night.

Crews were called to the business around 8 p.m. Wednesday night.

According to WABI.TV the owner’s son lives on the property and heard the sounds of popping.

Two boats were inside the shop at the time were destroyed.

Fire fighters say all of the fiberglass and resin made it difficult to battle the flames and they were unable to save the shop.

They cleared around 3 a.m. Thursday.


The Fire Marshal’s office has been called in to try and figure out a cause.

****UPDATE****
8:56PM
Fire is NOW under control.

**BREAKING NEWS** BREAKING NEWS**BREAKING NEWS**

ST. George, Maine - There is a garage fire at Clark Island Boatworks currently burning in St. George, Multiple fire departments are on scene.

What we know right now is there has been multiple explosions and is fully involved.

We will have more information when it becomes available.....Stay with us....

Vote 2012: St. George Election Results

St George, Maine - The election results for St. George are in. Results below.


President
                Johnson                23
                Obama                  980
                Romney                518
                Stein                      24
                Write-in:Paul      16

US Senator
                Dalton                   7
                Dill                         183
                Dodge                   12
                King                       916
                Summers             404
                Woods                  16

History of the St. George River Presentation – Next Day Paddle with the Tide

As part of its ongoing Walks & Talks series to connect people with the land and river, Georges River Land Trust is sponsoring a slide show presentation by local historian, Renny Stackpole. Stackpole will talk about early shipbuilding in the Warren area and other topics related to the activities along the St. George River, specifically along the Thomaston to Warren stretch. This is the first in a three year series of river history presentations designed to illuminate the connections between the area’s cultural history and the landscapes along the full length of the St. George River.  Stackpole is the former director of the Penobscot Marine Museum and serves as an honorary trustee of the Henry Knox Museum. The talk will take place on Friday, July 20 at 6:30 pm. at the Sail, Power & Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic Street, Rockland.

Join the Land Trust for a paddle the following day to explore the beautiful tidal reach of the St. George River between Thomaston and Warren on Saturday, July 21. This stretch of the St. George River is surprisingly undeveloped and bordered by dense woods and marsh lands.Wildlife is plentiful along this section of the river, and sightings of seals, water birds, and birds of prey are typical. Bald eagles and ospreys find good feeding in these rich waters, and eagles nest in the tall pines along the river. At places on the bank, paddlers can catch a glimpse of the right of way for the old trolley line that ran from Rockland to Union. Boaters will pass two of the Land Trust’s conserved properties, a farm on Route 1 and the Oyster River Winegrowers on Route 131.

This trip, led by Georges River Land Trust volunteer Dick Matlack, is suitable for canoes and kayaks. Boaters should bring their boat, personal flotation device, and snack or lunch to the Thomaston Town Landing on Water Street at 9:00 am for a 9:30 am launch in order to take advantage of the incoming tide. From head of tide in Warren, paddlers will return to Thomaston on the outgoing tide. Families are encouraged to participate. A shorter paddle will be planned for those who prefer not to paddle all the way to Warren. Reservations for paddle requested - call GRLT office at 594-5166.

The extraordinary beauty of the river and its value as wildlife habitat is crucial to the mission of the the Georges River Land Trust, celebrating it’s 25th anniversary. Many other GRLT sponsored activities are listed on their webpage, www.grlt.org. For the latest on GRLT activities, visit them on FaceBook or call 594-5166.

Please add to your list of upcoming events:

Calender listing: Join GRLT for talk and a river paddle the following day. “History of the St. George River,” slide presentation by local historian, Renny Stackpole. Friday, July 20, 6:30 pm. at the Sail,Power & Steam Museum, 75 Mechanic Street, Rockland. Next day river paddle from Thomaston to Warren and return, Saturday, July 21, 9:30 am-1 pm. The Georges River Land Trust will lead a paddle up the St. George River, launching from the Thomaston Town Landing at 9:30 a.m., to Warren and back on the outgoing tide. Bring canoe or kayak, personal flotation device, and a snack or lunch. Families welcome. Reservations for paddle call 594-5166.

MUSEUM ARCHIVIST TO SHOW OLD PHOTOS OF ST. GEORGE PENINSULA

MUSEUM ARCHIVIST TO SHOW OLD PHOTOS OF ST. GEORGE PENINSULA

Potluck Precedes Presentation That Will Solicit Public Input on Area's History

St. George, Maine- Kevin Johnson, photo archivist at Penobscot Marine Museum, will present old photos of the St. George Peninsula at the St. George Grange Hall, Wiley's Corner Road, on Thursday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, "Greetings From St. George: Selections from the Eastern Illustrating & Publishing Co. Collection," will include 75- to 100-year-old images of St. George, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor, Martinsville and Long Cove. A potluck supper will precede the presentation at 6:30 p.m.

                                   

According to Johnson, showing old photos to the public is a great way to do historic research. "Presentations like this generate valuable oral history from the audience," he said. "Old-timers see these images and talk about what they remember: who lived there, what the businesses were, when they changed hands, when a town's landscape changed – events that might not have made it into the local newspaper." Johnson added that information gathered in such talks may be added to the museum's archives, preserving important elements of a town's history.

The Eastern Illustrating and Publishing Co. was a Belfast-based postcard publisher that documented tens of thousands small-town scenes during the first half of the 20^th century. Penobscot Marine Museum holds the majority of the company's photos in its archives, most of them on old-fashioned glass-plate negatives.

"Greetings From St. George" is sponsored by the St. George Historical Society. Donations will be welcomed at the door. For more information, contact James Skoglund at 207-372-8893.

Photos of St. George, Port Clyde, Tenants Harbor and other communities may be viewed in Penobscot Marine Museum's free online database at www.PenobscotMarineMuseum.org.

Located in Searsport, Maine, Penobscot Marine Museum is home to outstanding collections of marine art and artifacts, small craft, ship models and historic photography. The museum will open for 2012 on Friday, May 25. More information is at www.PenobscotMarineMuseum.org or call 207-548-2529.