Building Rockland's Lobster Trap Tree Takes Volunteers

Rockland, Maine - Rockland Main Street, Inc. has been building the World's Largest Lobster Trap Tree since 2003, celebrating 12 years in 2015. Built by volunteers from Apprentice Shop, Bolduc Correctional Facility, Rockland Maine Street and U.S Coast Guard station Rockland the Trap Tree is constructed from 154 traps built specially for Rockland Main Street Inc. by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, Maine. Each trap weighs 40 pounds. A special engineering plan allows the height to tower to 35 ft. Each trap is outfitted with a red door to help with the festive look. 480 ft of garland decorate the tree along with 2,500 lights and 125 lobster buoys that were brought to the tree by lobstering families to decorate the original tree. The tree is lighted from the inside, as well as twinkle lights that wind through the garland. The final topper is a 5ft fiberglass lobster that reigns over the tree for the holiday season.

Lobstering and the working waterfront is Rockland's heritage and what makes our community authentic and salty. We are proud to celebrate that every year with our Lobster Trap Tree.

Thanksgiving weekend is filled with Christmas event hosted by Rockland Main Street.

Schedule:

Santa arrives via U.S. Coast Guard vessel at 12:00 Noon on Friday the 27th, the Lobster Trap

Merryspring to Honor Volunteers with Appreciation Party‏

Camden/Rockport, Maine - Volunteers past, present, and future are invited to celebrate their service at a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Merryspring Nature Center on Saturday, September 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

In 2014, over 120 volunteers gave hundreds of hours of their time, skills, and talent to Merryspring Nature Center. In addition to helping with the gardens, volunteers have been hard at work on the annual Plant Sale, Kitchen

Governor and First Lady Join Thousands of Wreaths Across America Volunteers at Arlington National Cemetery

More than 25,000 volunteers remember, honor and teach
On Saturday, Governor Paul R. LePage and First Lady Ann M. LePage participated in the annual Wreaths Across America remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery where more than 142,000 remembrance wreaths were placed on graves. The Governor and First Lady joined more than 25-thousand volunteers from across the country to remember those who have served our nation with dignity and honor.

Governor LePage and Mrs. LePage also placed a wreath at the mast of the U.S.S. Maine with various members of Maine law enforcement, including officers from the Portland Police Department. The U.S.S. Maine mast was removed from the ship in 1905 shortly before the ship was taken out to sea and sunk with military honors. The mast was then installed above a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery in honor of those who lost their lives when the ship sank in Havana, Cuba, Harbor in 1898. This sinking was the event that started off the Spanish-American War.

Since 1992, Morrill and Karen Worcester, founders of Worcester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine have organized a group of volunteers to place wreaths in Arlington, Virginia. This is the third year, Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage traveled with the Wreaths Across America convoy – referred to as “The Arlington Project” – from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery, which began on Sunday, December 8.

“Nearly 100 carriers donated equipment and fuel for transporting the wreaths nationwide and more than 200 professional truck drivers donated their time,” she said. “The support this project has received is overwhelming and it makes me proud to be an American. I truly appreciate the effort of these volunteers. ”

On Friday evening, the Governor and First Lady attended a rally in College Park Maryland for Wreaths Across America volunteers. The rally was held at Moose Lodge to welcome everyone and thank them for their time. “It’s an honor to be here with so many great people from across the country who are remembering and honoring America’s heroes,” Governor LePage said. “The Wreaths Across America mission says it all. Remember the fallen, honor those who serve and their families, and teach our children the value of freedom,” he added.                            

For many years the Arlington project, had been the quiet mission of Morrill Worcester and his family. In 2006, internet stories fueled attention for his annual quest, and Worcester was contacted by the Patriot Guard Riders who generously offered their help with the project. Since then the Patriot Guard Riders have escorted the wreath trucks down the East Coast and taking several days to make the trip. This allows stops at schools, monuments, veterans’ homes and communities, and gives the group an opportunity to promote their mission: Remember-Honor and Teach. This “parade” of truckers, supporters, and well-wishers has become an annual event and teaching opportunity for Wreaths Across America, and a valued part of the Arlington Project.

Savannah Jayde Volunteers At Los Angeles Mission Easter Celebration

Actress Savannah Jayde with Actor Brandon Tyler Russell.

Los Angeles, California - Actress Savannah Jayde took time out of her day to volunteer at Los Angeles Mission Easter Celebration at the Los Angeles Mission on March 29, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. It's great to see Savannah volunteering her time at the Los Angeles Mission Easter Celebration today. Jayde was joined by Actor Brandon Tyler Russell, David Dreier, Actor Stephen Collins and Pro skateboader Ryan Sheckler.

Thank you for volunteering your time to a worthily cause.

About Los Angeles Mission:

The Los Angeles Mission exists to provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need.

Core Values – Distinctiveness of the Los Angeles Mission

We believe that all services provided to those in need should be done so in love, offering hope, mercy and compassion.

We believe that personal spiritual transformation occurs from strong Christian discipleship, equipping and training.

We believe that addictions can be overcome through prayer, medical treatment and deep, abiding, healthy relationships.

Rockland Trap Tree Goes Up

Volunteers helping build the annual trap tree.

Rockland, Maine - Friday morning (November 16th, 2012) volunteered to help build Rockland's annual Trap Tree in Mildred Merrill Park overlooking Harbor Park. It is a tradition to have a trap tree located in this park overlooking Harbor Park. Volunteers that helped build this years lobster trap tree are people from Coast Guard, Apprenticeshop, Bulldoc and Rockland Main Street Inc. It really is a team effort in building the annual trap tree that has 23 rows and is hollow inside. Below is the list of events next weekend for Festival of Lights and photographs of the annual trap tree being built Friday, November 16th, 2012. Also, below there is information on a chance to win many of the traps used to build Rockland's annual lobster trap tree.