Brooksville, Maine Welcomes You!
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Downeast Old-Fashioned Shore Dinner, Tuesday, July 20
Come have a fabulous meal and support the Brooksville elementary school's trip to the Iditarod Race 2011. Click above to see the flyer for details and to make reservations.
Michael Bernal Memorial Walk, Sunday, July 18
Click above for details.
Brooksville Library Annual Meeting and Talk, June 22
On Tuesday, June 22, 5:30pm, the Friends of the Brooksville Free Public Library will hold their Annual Meeting & Potluck Supper. This year's speaker will be Dr. Jean Davison with a talk titled: On the Trail of an Iraqi Woman: A Nun's Tale Revealed. Dr. Jean Davison, Brooksville resident and author of four books, found herself becoming a sleuth when a footnote in a dusty volume caught her eye. It mentioned that a nun from Iraq had been one of the first Catholics to enter Muslim Malawi in the early twentieth century. What was she doing in Malawi -- so far from home? At the time of footnote's discovery, Davison, an anthropologist, was living and working in southern Africa. She learned that the Iraqi woman had left Mosul in 1898, traveled by camel caravan across the Syrian Desert, and ended up becoming a pharmacologist and community service sister in the Femmes de la Sagesse Order in France. On taking her vows, she became Sister Marie Reine de la Jesus. According to the footnote, the Malawians had lovingly called her "Mai Moto, Mother of Fire." For more information contact the library, 326-4560.
Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday June 8th
Brooksville Breakfast to support the Iditerod School Trip
Come to the Brooksville Elementary School this Saturday from 7am to 10am for a wonderful breakfast, the chance to socialize, and most importantly to support the Brooksville to Alaska, seventh and eighth grade trip to Anchorage and McGrath, Alaska. for Iditarod Sled Dog Race in in March 2011. Breakfast costs $6 per person or $15 for the family. Additional donations welcome.
Brooksville Farmers' Market Begins!
On Tuesday, June 1st, the Brooksville farmers' market opened for the season at it's location next to the Community Center, just up from the Bucks Harbor Market. There are many vendors selling produce, breads, crafts, flowers, books by local authors, and more. Come join the fun, meet new neighbors, and support our local economy.
Brooksville Miracle Network "Walk for Tots" May 30
Join or support Elizabeth Clifford for the Childrens's Miracle Network "Walk for Tots" this May 30 at 10:00am. The walk will begin at Holbrook Island Sanctuary and continue around the back side of Cape Rosier. Click above for details.
Join the Annual Brooksville Roadside Clean up, May 20
The annual Brooksville roadside cleanup is scheduled to begin at noon on Thursday, May 20th. The kids and teachers will be leaving the school at noon and encourage any and all from the community to join them. Help keep Brooksville free of trash and get to meet some wonderful kids and teachers. Rain date is Friday, May 21st.
Library Sheep to Shawl Workshop, Saturday May 8
SHEEP TO SHAWL WORKSHOP
with Traditional Arts Master, Susan Merrill
at the Brooksville Free Public Library
on Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00am – 12:00pm
All ages welcome!
Susan Merrill, fiber sculptor, weaver and Brooksville resident, will demonstrate and/or discuss the traditional craft processes of carding, spinning, and dyeing wool to weaving a new work on the EarthLoom that has been in the library since July 2009. Participants will work on a final weaving of a mask that will be raffled off. Everyone is invited to participate and learn about the loom and this beautiful craft.
In addition, Susan Merrill’s masks will be on display in the Brooksville Free Public Library for the first two weeks of May.
For More Information call the library, 326-4560
Contact person: Jane Ploughman, Library Director
Click on the link to the Brooksville Library to see the ongoing events that include pre-school story hour, knittng and handiworks, book group, and open forum readers' cafe.
Upcoming events include Bri, the Reader Dog on May 6 from 6 -8pm, and Susan Merrill's presentation on "Sheep to Shawl", a multi-age program that looks at weaving from the beginning stages of spinning, to carding, to dyeing, to weaving.
Brooksville Softball Tournament, Sat/Sun May 1 and 2
A fundraiser for the Brooksville - Alaska Iditarod Race 2011
Held at the Brooksville athletic field, this will be an early softball warm-up tournament. Spectators welcome and concessions will be sold. Need more info? Contact Nada Lepper at 326-8500 or nlepper@brooksvilleschool.org.
Brooksville to Alaska Elementary School Breakfast
Saturday, May 1st from 7 - 10am
Come support the school's trip to Alaska in 2011 to see the Iditarod dog sled races and interact with other Alaskan elementary school students. Breakfast includes eggs to order, hash browns, pancakes, bacon, sausage,baked beans, fruit salad, juice, coffee, AND Mrs. Dodge's CINNAMON ROLLS! $6 per person or $15 per family. What a deal! If you are able, contribute a little extra to support their expedition. For more info, contact Nada Lepper at 326-8500 or nlepper@brooksvilleschool.org.
Brooksville Elementary School Yard Sale, Saturday April 24th
You can either come to buy items at the Brooksville Elementary School yard sale this Saturday or donate items for the yard sale this week. OR.... do both! The yard sale is a fund raiser for the 8th grade trip to New York City and -to support their graduation this June. Let's support our seniors!
Vote to Approve or Disapprove Brooksville School Budget
Voting will be held at the Brooksville Public Services Building on Monday, March 8, 2010 from 9:00am to 6:00 pm for the purpose of voting for or against the Brooksville school budget, as approved at the annual meeting held a week earlier.
If you have questions about health and human services options available in our area and elsewhere in Maine, you can either call 2-1-1 and be connected to a resource person who will help you to find what you need. Alternatively, you can click on the link above to be connected to the Maine 2-1-1 website and search for yourself. See for yourself how effective the 2-1-1 program is. For a more local listing, scroll down this page to "Community Connections - How to find help in difficult times" and click on it to go the Penobscot Bay Press resource listing.
Jobs Available Helping with the 2010 Census
Good paying jobs are available for 5 10 weeks as census takers in our area. Click above to see the flyer that gives phone numbers to call, documents required, etc Click below to see the application and more detailed information. Several of the pages were printed sideways but the information is there.
Test your skills in the Brooksville Fishing Derby February 21st
Join the party and vie for the position of top Brookville fisherman in the Brooksville Fishing Derby on February 21st. Click above to see the details, The Derby will support the Brooksville school's
trip to to Alaska to see the Iditerod dogsled race and meet with Alaska students.
Brooksville Town Elections and Warrant Information
The Brooksville Town elections for various positions will be held at the Public Services Building on March 1, 2010 with the polls open from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Click above to see a sample ballot with the names of the candidates plus information about the Brooksville 2010 annual meeting which will be held at the Brooksville Elementary School on Tuesday, March 2 at 7pm.
In Case You Don't Know the New Brooksville Post Office Hours
Full Service Lobby Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 - 12:00 noon and 1:00 - 4:00pm
Saturday 8:30am - 10:30am
Post Office Box Lobby:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday 7:30am - 10:30am
Brooksville Republicans to hold 2010 caucus February 11th
Click above to see theflyer with details about the time and location of the Brooksville Republican caucus on February 11th.
Brooksville Democrats to Hold 2010 Caucus January 31st
Click above to see the flyer with details about the time and location of the Brooksville Democratic caucus on January 31st.
Town Elections and Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars for the Brooksville town elections on Monday March 1st and the annual meeting Tuesday, March 2nd. Details will be posted here soon.
Free Breakfast at West Brooksville Congregational Church on January 23rd
The next free community breakfast at the West Brooksville Congregational Church, UCC, will be held on Saturday, January 23, from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. (unless the food runs out). ALL are welcome; bring a friend. Come out of the mid-winter woodwork (woodswork?) and enjoy a good breakfast, meet some new people, re-connect with folks you haven't seen for a while, and get warm.
Possible Grant to Improve Internet Access in Brooksville
There will be a meeting with our state representative, Jim Schatz, in Blue Hill on Jan 14th at 4pm in the Blue Hill Town Office to discuss submitting a grant to ConnectMaine in order to promote broader broadband access in Jim's six communities. Some of the stimulus funding is allocated to improve internet access in rural areas. Anyone from Brooksville interested in this issue is encouraged to attend.
Brooksville Budget and Warrant Articles for 2010
The Brooksville Budget & Advisory Committee members will be meeting to
discuss the 2010 Town Budget and Annual Warrant Articles on the following
dates:
Meeting Dates Tuesday - Jan. 12, 2010 Thursday - Jan 14, 2010
Tuesday - Jan. 19, 2010 Thursday - Jan 21, 2010
Tuesday - Jan. 26, 2010
Meetings Start Time : 6:30 PM
Meeting Location : Brooksville Public Service Building unless
otherwise noted
Our communities are in the midst of economic hard times, along with the rest of the country, creating hardships on many fronts for many people. Jobs have been lost, the fishing year hasn't been great because of consistently low prices paid to fishermen, and prices for fuel and necessities remain high.
To help during these difficult times, Penobscot Bay Press presents Community Connections. This community service ia a clearing house for area services and resources, with information on finding help when you need it and giving help if you can. New this year are tips, and sources for more information, on living frugally. Click above to see the detailed list.
If You Need Emergency Home Energy Assistance
The Washington Hancock Community Agency administers THAW, "The Heating And Warmth" fund", an emergency assistance fund dedicated to helping people with low incomes. Funds raised from the community go directly to help them pay home energy bills. If you need help or want more information, click below. If you live in Brooksville and donate to this fund, your funds can be used for a needy Brooksville family.
Faith in Action Community Connection
Free Volunteer Services for elderly and disabled residents of Hancock County. Click below to see a copy of the brochure. Also see "Neighborcare" under the "Organizations" heading above for a Brooksville based volunteer services organization.
Consumer Reports has free information concerning the most effective drugs for various medical conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, etc.) that can save you lots of money on prescription drug costs. The newest and most expensive drugs are not always worth the money. This website will help you to make good cost-effective choices. Click above to access their information. They also offer information on "Healthy Living, Conditions and Treatments, Hospitals & Doctors, and Insurance". that can be accessed from the site.
Brooksville Elementary School Holiday Fair December 4th
Click above for details.
Inexpensive Computers Available - Do You Qualify?
Inexpensive computers for school or work for those who meet the criteria. Click above to see the flyer. Copies of the flyer and more information available at the town office bulletin board.
The Penobscot Bay Resource Center is a local non-profit committed to restoring the fisheries industry here in Penobscot Bay. Check out their website for more information including programs and educational opportunities.
10 Reasons Why You Should Eat Local Food, Resources Available, and 20 Local Foods to Enjoy Year Round
Courtesy of the Blue Hill Coop
Cooking Tips and Tricks for Eating Locally
Local Recipes - Support Our Area Farmers
If you have recipes you would like to add to our "cookbook", contact Doug Cowan at cowandoug@gmail.com or 374-3706 to get them added to our website.
Two recipes using ingredients from the Brooksville Farmers Market.
H1N1 in Kids - Information for Parents
Click above for key facts about H1N1 flu in kids.
Brooksville Heating Assistance Available
Washington Hancock Community Agency's Community Services division administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help low income Mainers pay energy bills. For those who do not qualify but still need assistance, they have a Heating and Warmth Fund or THAW. Click above for details on how to apply for assistance. You can also donate to the fund and ask that the funds be applied to needy Brooksville residents.
Don't Forget to Vote on November 3rd
Voting hours on November 3rd in Brooksville are from 10am until 8pm.
Dog Licenses for 2010 Available
Dog licenses for the coming year are now available at the town office.
October 31st Fast Approaching
Don't forget that all town real estate taxes are due by October 31st. Painful, but true.
Do You Qualify for Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund Program? Click below for details.
Jared C Grindle 6th Annual 1 Pitch Co-Ed Softball Tournament 2009
September 19 & 20, 2009
Rain or shine at the Brooksville Athletic Field, Blue hill Fairgrounds, and Deer Isle Softball Field.
Click below to see the brochure and application.
Community Day of Service
Support the Blue Hill Food Pantry (Tree of Life) with your donation of fresh produce, other food donations, or financial support to be delivered from Brooksville to the Tree of Life on July 15. Click above to access the flyer .for details.
Callahan Mine Clean-Up Public Meeting July 9th
There will be a public meeting at the Brooksville Townhouse on Thursday, July 9th at 7pm to discuss the federal Environmental Protection Agency's findings and proposals for Superfund clean-up at that site. A copy of the clean-up proposal is available at the Brooksville library and on-line at: www.epa.gov/superfund/sites/npl/me.htm#statelist.
Pre-Kindergarten Screening for 4 year olds this summer
For children who will be 4-years-old on or before Oct. 15, 2009. Registration forms are available at the school. They can be mailed or parents may come in to fill the out. During the summer the office will be open on Weds. The office will be open full-time the week of Aug. 24. The first day of pre-kindergarten will be on Sep. 1, 2009. For more information, call the Brooksville Elementary School at 326-8500.
Town Meeting to Vote on Shoreland Zoning Revision June 18
To see if the Town will vote to accept the new State of Maine Approved Shoreland Zoning Ordinance and Revised Map for the Town of Brooksville. 7pm, June 18at the Brooksville Public Services Building.
Brooksville Kindergarten Screening/Registration May 22nd
The screening's goals are to test your child's hearing, and developmental progress in a number of areas. Click below to see the flyer for details
Calling All Brooksville Couch Potatoes
Have you ever wanted to learn how to walk, jog or run? Join a group of us in Brooksville who will train together and possibly participate in the Blue Hill Hospital Fun Run on August 1st. NO experience necessary. Any age, any ability. YOU COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE. See the accompanying flyer or call Doug Cowan at 837-1285. We will begin on Saturday, May 23rd.
Spring Brooksville Roadside Cleanup
May 5th, Rain Date May 7
Join the Brooksville Elementary School kids, parents, and others to pick up trash along Brooksville roads. Meet your neighbors and help keep Brooksville beautiful. We'll meet at the school and get our assignments. Thanks to Bill Leck for picking up all the bags of collected trash once the cleanup is completed. Details as to time, etc. will follow.
Don't Forget ---- Brooksville Elementary School Book Fair
April 27 - May 1st at the school
Come check out the wonderful selection available. Not only will you see a lot of smiling faces, but a lot of books for all ages.
Love books? Volunteer to help at the Book Fair. You can decorate and set up, help kids select books, work on refreshments, give a book talk, or help pack up. There are lots of ways to participate.
Brooksville 2008 Annual Report
Trips to Blue Hill from Brooksville
Every Tuesday in April and May transportation is available from Brooksville to Blue Hill, leaving Brooksville at approximately 1:00p.m. and returning by 3:30p.m. Click below for pick-up sites and details.
Annual Brooksville Town Meeting March 3rd at 7 p.m.
Ellsworth American preview of annual Brooksville Town Meeting
Sample Ballot for Brooksville Town Elections March 2, 2009
Polls open from 10:00am to 8:00pm
2009 Dog Licenses Now Available at Town Office
Licenses must be renewed before January 31, 2009
Heartsaver CPR - Adult, Child and Infant Monthly Course
Third Thursday of each month at BHMH
Island - Peninsula School Consolidation Plan
For more details about the school consolidation plan that includes Brooksville, other Peninsula towns plus Deer Isle and Castine, please click below:
