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Knox County celebrates National Correctional Officers Week and recognizes two of its own
Established in 1984 by former President Ronald Reagan, National Correctional Officers Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of May. This year, that week will be May 5 to 11. At the time, Reagan saw the need to create a week for correctional officers to thank them for their services and to celebrate their contributions to society.
Jen Fifield and Valerie Robinson Earn Certified Professional Insurance Agent Designation
Jennifer Fifield and Valerie Robinson, ACSR, of Allen Insurance and Financial have each earned the Certified Professional Insurance Agent designation from the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society. The CPIA designation emphasizes critical skills in insurance underwriting, coverages marketing and client services. Fifield is the interface associate at Allen. She...
Belfast woman helps veterans celebrate their birthdays
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - “I joined the Navy in 1974, right out of high school.”. Joy Asuncion served in the US Navy for 20 years. She says her dad is her hero. “He passed away when I was on active duty. And so I feel like I missed out on a lot of things,” Asuncion said.
'A better world is possible' | How one Mainer's documentary is spreading hope
PORTLAND, Maine — Several years ago, Jim Merkel, a former military engineer who lives in Belfast, decided to make a documentary film. His aim was to share wisdom from people in other parts of the world on how to lead better lives, with an emphasis on sustainability and the empowerment of women.
Pen Bay Medical Center celebrates special accolade
ROCKPORT, Maine (WABI) - “We never want to see our children hurt, ill, sick, or injured. No one wants to look at going to the emergency department. We don’t wake up and think, ‘let’s do that.’ But when those events do occur, we want to make sure that we can give the best care possible,” said Marc Minkler, Maine EMS-C program manager.
Camden National Bank assumes lease of 89 Elm Street as TD Bank departs Camden
CAMDEN – As one bank leaves Camden, another bank is moving into the vacated office building. As of April, Camden National Bank assumed the lease of 89 Elm Street, where for many years TD Bank had been doing business. Renée Smyth, Chief Experience and Marketing Officer at Camden National...
Olivia ‘Rūn’ FitzPatrick announces candidacy for RSU 13 School Board
Olivia ‘Rūn’ FitzPatrick is running as a write-in candidate to serve on the RSU 13 School Board, representing Thomaston. She is seeking the seat that current board member Mark Lewis is vacating. Regional School Unit 13 comprises the public K-12 schools of Cushing, Owls Head, Rockland, South...
Questions linger as RSU 13 approves year of grant-funded School Resource Officer
ROCKLAND — At least one Board member believed that the process was backwards. Shouldn’t the community decide who they want as RSU 13’s first School Resource Officer prior to a Board vote to allow such a position in the schools? As was mentioned multiple times during the May 1 School Board meeting, having the right officer – the right fit – makes all the difference.
Penquis talks about early education programs during Teacher Appreciation Week
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - It is Teacher Appreciation Week. Kelley Graffam from Penquis Family Enrichment Services stopped by the WABI TV5 studios to express appreciation for all the teachers and educators who make Early Head Start and Head Start along with other childcare programs possible. Penquis is proud to celebrate...
911 calls in Knox County now being answered by KRCC staff after eight months
ROCKLAND – Knox Regional Communications Center returned to a fully independent emergency telecommunications operation on May 1, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m. For eight and a half months, Waldo County fielded the KRCC’s 911 calls, transferring information electronically to the staff in Rockland, 24/7, while Knox County administrators scrambled to repopulate a severally dwindled dispatch employee roster. With a recent rebound in filled positions, and a final sign off by authorizing agencies, KRCC is back to fulfilling all aspects of the job. The contract with Waldo County still has 28 days left, which will act as a bit of a cushion in case something goes “glitchy” with the electronics, according to Gordon Page, Interim Knox County Administrator.
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