Augusta, November 29, 2016
Notice is hereby given that a Petition for a Pardon for [font=font36821]DANIEL GILBERT[/font] who was convicted of the crimes of CR 96-337 - VIOLATION OF PROTECTIVE ABUSE; is now pending before the Governor and a hearing will be conducted in the MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BOARD ROOM, 25 TYSON DRIVE, 3rd FLOOR in Augusta, on THURSDAY the 19th day of JANUARY, 2017, at 9:00 o'clock A.M.
Dec. 19, 26, Jan. 2, 9, 2016
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PETITION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY - GILBERT
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CITY OF BANGOR
Please be advised that the Planning Board of the City of Bangor will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Council Chambers of Bangor City Hall and will consider the following public hearing:
To amend the Land Development Code by changing a parcel of land located at 1612 Ohio Street (Tax Map R14, Lots 001, and 002B) from a Rural Residence & Agricultural District and Low Density Residential District to a Government and Institutional Service District, and being more particularly indicated on the map attached hereto and made part hereof. Beacon of Hope Church of God, applicant.
David G. Gould, Planning Officer
Dec. 20, 27, 2016
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
[font=font36821]Health Resources and Services Administration
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF FEDERAL CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION
Please take notice that the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is proposing to conduct the following repairs to the waterfront at the USCG Station Rockland in Rockland, Maine:
- Removal and replacement of existing concrete slab on several wharfs;
- Excavation of existing fill above mean high water and its replacement with geo-textile and fill;
- Replacement of catch basins with oil skimmer-equipped drywells;
- Replacement of concrete pile cap and knee wall;
- Cleaning and recoating of piles and bracing to above mean low water and minor wharf repairs; and
- In-kind replacement or repair of existing floating docks.
The USCG is not proposing new construction. On or about December 7, 2016, the USCG submitted to the State its determination that the proposed project will be conducted in a manner consistent to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the Maine Coastal Program. Following and in accordance with consultation with the Department Environmental Protection (DEP), the USCG has submitted a PBR application to DEP in support of its consistency determination and will undertake the proposed repairs consistently with all applicable PBR requirements. DEP's review of the USCG's determination, PBR application, and any related information submitted in support of or regarding its determination will constitute the State's consistency review pursuant to Section 307 of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act, 16 U.S.C. §1456.
The USCG's submission will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection's office in Augusta, Maine, during normal working hours. Written public comments may be sent to: Jamie Hoover, Department of Environmental Protection, 17 State House Station,
28 Tyson Drive, Augusta, Maine 04333-0017, on or before January 6, 2017
Dec. 20, 2016
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CITY OF BANGOR PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Please be advised that the Planning Board of the City of Bangor will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Council Chambers of Bangor City Hall and will consider the following public hearing:
To Amend Chapter 165, Land Development Code of the City of Bangor by Making Procedural Changes in processing of applications; pertaining to Sections: 6, 9, 10, 13, 25, 32, 33, 110, 111, 112, 113, 116, 119, 120, 125, 126, 127, 128, 130, 131, and 133.
These changes are designed to clarify Code requirements, reflect current practices, add best practices, and provide additional flexibility for developers where appropriate.
David G. Gould, Planning Officer
Dec. 20, 27, 2016
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THE VAN BUREN HOUSING AUTHORITY
is accepting applications for Public Housing and Section 8 programs. There are immediate openings on both programs as well as openings at Roosevelt Heights. Subsidized residents pay 30% of their adjusted income for rent. Heat is now included in all Public Housing units. Applications can be completed at the Van Buren Housing Authority Office at 130 Champlain Street, Van Buren, ME 04785. Telephone: 207-868-5441.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY HOUSING
Dec. 21, 2016
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RULEMAKING DEC. 21
NOTICE OF STATE RULE-MAKING
Public Input for Proposed Rules
Notices are published each Wednesday to alert the public regarding state agency rule-making. You may obtain a copy of any rule by notifying the agency contact person. You may also comment on the rule, and/or attend the public hearing. If no hearing is scheduled, you may request one - the agency may then schedule a hearing, and must do so if 5 or more persons request it. If you are disabled or need special services to attend a hearing, please notify the agency contact person at least 7 days prior to it. Petitions: you can petition an agency to adopt, amend, or repeal any rule; the agency must provide you with petition forms, and must respond to your petition within 60 days. The agency must enter rule-making if the petition is signed by 150 or more registered voters, and may begin rule-making if there are fewer. You can also petition the Legislature to review a rule; the Executive Director of the Legislative Council (115 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333, phone (207) 287-1615) will provide you with the necessary petition forms. The appropriate legislative committee will review a rule upon receipt of a petition from 100 or more registered voters, or from "...any person who may be directly, substantially and adversely affected by the application of a rule..." (Title 5 §11112). WorldWide Web: Copies of the weekly notices and the full texts of adopted rule chapters may be found on the internet at: http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules. There is also a list of rule-making liaisons (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules/liaisons.html), who are single points of contact for each agency.
PROPOSALS
AGENCY: 65-407 - Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 314, Statewide Low-Income Assistance Plan
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P194
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Public Utilities Commission initiates a rule-making to amend Ch. 314 of the Commission's Rules regarding the statewide electricity Low Income Assistance Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING: January 11, 2017, 1:30 p.m., Public Utilities Commission, 101 Second Street, Hallowell, Maine
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 27, 2017 - Written comments on the proposed rule may be filed using the Commission's case management system no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2017. All comments will appear in the Commission's case management system ( http://www.maine.gov/mpuc/online/index.shtml ). When submitting comments, commenters should refer to Docket No. 2016-00256.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / MPUC RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Jamie Waterbury, PUC, 18 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-1360. E-mail: Jamie.A.Waterbury@Maine.gov .
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None
AGENCY: 01-670 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Bureau of Parks and Lands
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 2, Rules and Regulations for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P195
BRIEF SUMMARY: Existing rules are being amended in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, including provisions for an authorized foot trail into the locomotives, modification and substitution of existing snowmobile trails and aircraft access points.
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled. E-mail www.maine.gov/dacf/parks if requesting public hearing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 21, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION: Ron Hunt, 22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0022. Telephone: (207) 287-4717. Fax: (207) 287-6081. E-mail: Ron.Hunt@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: 01-670 - Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), Bureau of Parks and Lands
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 5, Rules and Regulations for Lunch and Campsites in Penobscot Corridor, Lobster Lake and Chesuncook Lake.
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P196
BRIEF SUMMARY: Existing rules and regulations are being amended in the Penobscot River Corridor, Lobster Lake, and Chesuncook Lake, including provisions for an approved fee increase for camping.
PUBLIC HEARING: None scheduled; e-mail Ron.Hunt@Maine.gov if requesting public hearing.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 21, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION: Ron Hunt, 22 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04333-0022. Telephone: (207) 287-4717. Fax: (207) 287-6081. E-mail: Ron.Hunt@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: None anticipated
AGENCY: 06-096 - Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 850, Identification of Hazardous Wastes
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P197
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Department proposes to amend Ch. 850, Identification of Hazardous Wastes, to include an exemption for solvent contaminated wipes which is found in federal regulations of hazardous waste.
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing has been scheduled; this rule has been posted to a 30-day comment period.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 23, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION: Tom Graham, DEP, 17 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-7598. E-mail: Tom.Graham@Maine.gov .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
AGENCY: 65-407 - Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 324, Small Generator Interconnection Procedures
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P198
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Public Utilities Commission initiates a rule-making proceeding to consider proposed amendments to the Commission's Small Generator Interconnection Procedures Rule (Ch. 324). These amendments amend the definitions of "Interconnection Facilities" and "Distribution Upgrades," in addition to outlining the cost responsibility for Interconnection Facilities and Distribution Upgrades.
PUBLIC HEARING: No public hearing
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 25, 2017 - Written comments on the proposed amendments may be filed using the Commission's case management system no later than January 25, 2017. All comments will appear in the Commission's case management system which is accessible from the Commission's website. Please refer to the docket number of this proceeding, Docket No. 2016-00268, when submitting comments.
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / MPUC RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Jamie Waterbury, PUC, 18 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: (207) 287-1360. E-mail: Jamie.A.Waterbury@Maine.gov .
IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: Minimal
AGENCY: 94-293 - Baxter State Park Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Baxter State Park Rules and Regulations: Rule 1.2, Camping is permitted by reservation.
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P199
BRIEF SUMMARY: The Park has extended the camping season at three (3) campgrounds to October 22. The addition of North Branch Camps as a group site facilitates the growing need for sites that accommodate more than 12 people.
Current Rule text: "Camping is permitted by reservation only and only in authorized campgrounds and campsites, May 15 through October 15 and December 1 through March 31."
"Camping by groups of more than 12 people is permitted only at group camping areas located at Bear Brook, Foster Field, Nesowadnehunk Field and Trout Brook Farm."
Revised Rule text: "Camping is permitted by reservation only and only in authorized campgrounds and campsites, as specified by the Park, May 15 through October 22 and December 1 through March 31."
"Camping by groups of more than 12 people is permitted only at group camping areas located at Bear Brook, Foster Field, Nesowadnehunk Field, and Trout Brook Farm and North Branch Camps."
Existing rules may be obtained here: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/rules/index.htm .
PUBLIC HEARING: No hearing scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 20, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / AUTHORITY RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Georgia Manzo, Park Secretary, Baxter State Park, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462. Telephone: (207) 723-9500. E-mail: Georgia.Manzo@baxterstatepark.org .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
AGENCY: 94-293 - Baxter State Park Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Baxter State Park Rules and Regulations: Rule 1.3, All Persons Entering the Park by Road or Trail
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P200
BRIEF SUMMARY: This is an amendment to an existing rule and its purpose is to integrate the AT-Katahdin Hiker Permit Card system into the registration of long-distance hikers in Baxter State Park.
Current Rule text: "Persons entering or leaving the Park by way of the Appalachian Trail must register at Katahdin Stream Campground."
Revised Rule text: "Persons entering or leaving the Park by way of the Appalachian Trail must register at Katahdin Stream Campground." "Long Distance Hikers entering the Park for the purpose of hiking all or part of the Appalachian Trail must secure an AT-Katahdin Hiker Permit Card and register with Baxter State Park prior to hiking the Hunt Trail to or from Baxter Peak."
Existing rules may be obtained here: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/rules/index.htm .
PUBLIC HEARING: No hearing scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 20, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / AUTHORITY RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Georgia Manzo, Park Secretary, Baxter State Park, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462. Telephone: (207) 723-9500. E-mail: Georgia.Manzo@baxterstatepark.org .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
AGENCY: 94-293 - Baxter State Park Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Baxter State Park Rules and Regulations: Rule 5.5, The Operation of Motorized Trail Bikes and ATVs
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P201
BRIEF SUMMARY: This amendment accommodates the growing interest in winter bicycle use and follows a multi-year trial on Abol Stream Trail.
Current Rule text: "The operation of Motorized trail bikes, and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) is prohibited within the Park except as specified in 5.8 below. The operation of Motorcycles is prohibited on unpaved roads within the Park. Unless further restricted for safety reasons, bicycle use within the Park shall be restricted to maintained roads and the Dwelley Pond Trail."
Revised Rule text: ""The operation of motorized trail bikes, and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) is prohibited within the Park except as specified in 5.8 below. The operation of motorcycles is prohibited on unpaved roads within the Park. Unless further restricted for safety reasons, bicycle use within the Park shall be restricted to maintained roads and the Dwelley Pond Trail. Bicycle use is allowed on the Abol Stream Trail December 1 to April 1."
Existing rules may be obtained here: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/rules/index.htm .
PUBLIC HEARING: No hearing scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 20, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / AUTHORITY RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Georgia Manzo, Park Secretary, Baxter State Park, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462. Telephone: (207) 723-9500. E-mail: Georgia.Manzo@baxterstatepark.org .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
AGENCY: 94-293 - Baxter State Park Authority
CHAPTER NUMBER AND TITLE: Ch. 1, Baxter State Park Rules and Regulations: Rule 5.6, Take-off and Landing of Aircraft in the Park
PROPOSED RULE NUMBER: 2016-P202
BRIEF SUMMARY: This amendment to the rule considers the protection of the Wilderness experience that is Baxter State Park with regard to the growing interest in UAVs and use by the public.
Current Rule text: "Take off and landing of aircraft in the Park is prohibited except on Matagamon, Nesowadnehunk, and Webster Lakes. Persons landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park Headquarters or a gatehouse in advance. "Aircraft" is defined to include any machine or device capable of deriving support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air, including, but not limited to model craft, hot air balloons, hang gliders, para-sails and para-gliders and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's)."
Revised Rule text: "Take off and landing of aircraft in the Park is prohibited except on Matagamon, Nesowadnehunk, and Webster Lakes. Persons landing aircraft on permitted waters in the Park must register with Park Headquarters or a gatehouse in advance. "Aircraft" is defined to include any machine or device capable of deriving support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air, including, but not limited to model craft, hot air balloons, hang gliders, para-sails and para-gliders and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's). The possession of a UAV on any trail, waterway or body of water within the Park is prohibited.
Existing rules may be obtained here: http://www.baxterstateparkauthority.com/rules/index.htm .
PUBLIC HEARING: No hearing scheduled.
COMMENT DEADLINE: January 20, 2017
CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS FILING / SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION / AUTHORITY RULE-MAKING LIAISON: Georgia Manzo, Park Secretary, Baxter State Park, 64 Balsam Drive, Millinocket, ME 04462. Telephone: (207) 723-9500. E-mail: Georgia.Manzo@baxterstatepark.org .
FINANCIAL IMPACT ON MUNICIPALITIES OR COUNTIES: N/A
ADOPTIONS
Pursuant to Ch. 380 of the Public Laws of 2011, notice of the adoption of rules will no longer be published in the newspaper rule-making notices; our Wednesday web notices will continue to carry them, however. Information on rules adopted through the Maine Administrative Procedure Act as well as the full text of adopted rules is available on the internet at http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/rules .
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TIME WARNER AGREEMENT EXPIRATIONS
From time to time we make certain changes in the services that we offer in order to better serve our customers. The following changes are scheduled to take place:
WHDH will move to channel 1230 in Athol, Keene, Middleton, Arundel, Conway, Plymouth, York County on or about December 31, 2016
WBTS will be added to channel 3 and 1203 in Keene on or about December 31, 2016
WBTS will be added to channel 22 and 1203 in Middleton on or about December 31, 2016
WBTS will be added to channel 23 and 1204 in Athol on or about December 31, 2016
Automotive On Demand will drop on or about January 2, 2017
On or about January 11, 2017, Time Warner Cable will be making technical changes to our cable system that may disrupt your ability to view the following unencrypted ("in the clear") channel on a digital television or other device that includes a QAM tuner ("a ClearQAM device"): Public Access, Educational Access, Government Access, CHLT, CKSH, TV9, VSTV. If this occurs, you will need to go into the settings menu on your ClearQAM device and perform a new channel scan in order to resume viewing this channel. Customers using digital cable set-top boxes will not notice any change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We will be providing you these notifications whenever there is a change in channel or programming service. You can also check our division website at WWW.TWC.COM if you would like more updated information.
Dec. 21, 2016
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The University of Maine System acting on behalf of the University of Southern Maine is seeking responses to provide a student registration process for non-credit professional development and lifelong learning units. Responses are due by 2:00 p.m., February 10, 2017. For a copy of the RFP #2017-44 contact Robin Cyr at [u]robin.cyr@maine.edu.[/u]
Dec. 21, 2016
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Maine DOT and Reed & Reed Inc. of Woolwich Maine are replacing the Goodwin Bridge over the West Branch of the Union River. Due to the bridge replacement project, Route 181 over the Goodwin Bridge in Mariaville will be detoured onto a single lane temporary detour bridge beginning January 6, 2017. There will be an 11' width restriction in place through July 15th, 2017. Loads 11' and over should seek an alternate route. Traffic using the single lane detour will be controlled by temporary traffic lights on Route 181 and River Road. We thank you for your patience.
December 22, 2016
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE
Please take notice that Ann Misenheimer, 90 Mill Cove Road, Mount Desert, ME 04660 is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §480-A through 480-Z on or about December 22, 2016. The application is for the construction of a residential pier at 90 Mill Cove Road in the Town of Mount Desert.
A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department, in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found by the Department to be complete and is accepted for processing. A public hearing may or may not be held at the discretion of the Commissioner or Board of Environmental Protection. Public comment on the application will be accepted throughout the processing of the application.
The application will be filed for public inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection's office in Bangor during normal working hours. A copy of the application may also be seen at the municipal offices in Mount Desert, Maine.
Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Bangor where the application is filed for public inspection: MDEP, Eastern Maine Regional Office, 106 Hogan Road, Bangor, Maine 04401.
Dec. 22, 2016
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE - PETERSON & GARRITY
By virtue of and in execution of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the District Court within and for the County of Penobscot, holden at Bangor, Maine, on August 25, 2016, Docket No. RE-15-87, and this Notice of Sale, in an action brought by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC against Jeffrey M. Peterson and Laura A. Garrity for foreclosure of a certain real estate mortgage recorded in the Penobscot Registry of Deeds in Vol. 11498, Page 27, the statutory 90-day period of redemption having expired on November 23, 2016, therefore, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at 11:00 AM on February 9, 2016, at the offices of O'Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips, LLC, 112 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage to which reference is hereby made for a complete description.
The property address is, or formerly known as: 47 Settlers Way, Orrington, ME 04474.
[font=font36821]TERMS OF SALE:[/font] Premises will be sold to the highest bidder. The mortgage holder reserves the right to bid. The purchase price is payable as follows: No deposit will be required to bid at the sale, however, a non-refundable deposit of Seventy-Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00) in the form of certified funds, will be required at the time of highest bid acceptance/close of sale payable to Phillips, Olore, Dunlavey & York, PA. The balance of the purchase price is due within thirty (30) days of the sale date. All other terms are to be announced at the sale. Inquiries prior to date of sale should be directed to Plaintiff's attorney listed below.
DATED: December 15, 2016 s/BRENT A. YORK, Esq
Brent A. York - Bar #6837
Attorney for
PHILLIPS, OLORE, DUNLAVEY & YORK, P.A.
754 Main Street, Suite C
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207/769-2361
Dec. 22, 29, 2016, Jan. 5, 2017
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority (the "Authority") is empowered under the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Act, Chapter 413 of Title 22, Sections 2051 and 2077, inclusive, of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, as amended (the "Act"), to make loans for the construction, improvement or equipping of, among other things, health care and other eligible facilities to carry out any of its purposes and to issue obligations for the purposes of carrying out any of its purposes.
The Authority has been requested to make available the proceeds of its bonds to be issued in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $9,000,000 and designated Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Covenant Health Obligated Group Guaranty - St. Mary's Regional Medical Center Issue, Series 2017B (the "Bonds") to provide for a plan of financing and refinancing for St. Mary's Regional Medical Center (the "Borrower"), the proceeds of which Bonds are to be applied toward the costs of: [font=font36821](A)[/font] financing and refinancing various capital improvements and renovations to the Borrower's facilities, including but not limited to the: (1) design, construction and renovation of property located at 106 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240 to allow for oncology and rheumatology offices, an outpatient infusion center and a satellite pharmacy; (2) design, construction and renovation of the various wings of the Borrower's main hospital facility to allow for the consolidation of medical and surgical units, including the relocation of an inpatient adult behavioral unit, as well as to increase available space for inpatient behavioral services; and (3) miscellaneous construction, renovation and equipping of the Borrower's facilities; and [font=font36821](B)[/font] pay certain costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds.
The facilities to be financed and refinanced with proceeds of the Bonds are or will be owned and operated by the Borrower. The facilities to be financed and refinanced with proceeds of the Bonds are located at the Borrower's main hospital address 91-99 Campus Ave., Lewiston, Maine 04240 or as otherwise indicated above.
Pursuant to Section 147 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Authority will hold a hearing on the proposed application of the proceeds of the Bonds described above at the office of the Authority at 127 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine 04338 commencing at 9:00 a.m on January 6, 2017. Interested members of the public are invited to attend.
The Authority will present information at such hearing on the application of the proceeds of the Bonds and provide for a question and answer period. Persons desiring to make a brief statement regarding the transaction should give prior notice to the Authority at the address or telephone number shown below. Written comment may be submitted to the Authority at the address shown below.
Michael R. Goodwin
Executive Director
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority
127 Community Drive
P.O. Box 2268
Augusta, Maine 04338
December 23, 2016
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority (the "Authority") is empowered under the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Act, Chapter 413 of Title 22, Sections 2051 and 2077, inclusive, of the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, as amended (the "Act"), to make loans for the construction, improvement or equipping of, among other things, health care and other eligible facilities to carry out any of its purposes and to issue obligations for the purposes of carrying out any of its purposes.
The Authority has been requested to make available the proceeds of its bonds to be issued in the approximate aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 and designated Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority Revenue Bonds, Covenant Health Obligated Group Guaranty - St. Joseph Hospital Issue, Series 2017A (the "Bonds") to provide for a plan of financing and refinancing for St. Joseph Hospital (the "Borrower"), the proceeds of which Bonds are to be applied toward the costs of: [font=font36821](A)[/font] financing and refinancing various capital improvements and renovations to the Borrower's facilities, including but not limited to the: (1) replacement of all existing windows at the Borrower's main hospital campus; (2) redesign and renovation of the parking lot located at the Borrower's main hospital campus; (3) addition of an air handling unit and chiller to independently control the temperature and humidity in operating room suites; and (4) miscellaneous construction, renovation and equipping of the Borrower's facilities; and [font=font36821](B)[/font] pay certain costs associated with the issuance of the Bonds.
The facilities to be financed and refinanced with proceeds of the Bonds are or will be owned and operated by the Borrower. The facilities to be financed and refinanced with proceeds of the Bonds are located at the Borrower's main hospital address of 360 Broadway, Bangor, Maine 04401 and the Borrower's facilities located at 900 Broadway, Bangor, Maine 04401.
Pursuant to Section 147 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Authority will hold a hearing on the proposed application of the proceeds of the Bonds described above at the office of the Authority at 127 Community Drive, Augusta, Maine 04338 commencing at 9:00 a.m. on January 6, 2017. Interested members of the public are invited to attend. The Authority will present information at such hearing on the application of the proceeds of the Bonds and provide for a question and answer period. Persons desiring to make a brief statement regarding the transaction should give prior notice to the Authority at the address or telephone number shown below. Written comment may be submitted to the Authority at the address shown below.
Michael R. Goodwin
Executive Director
Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority
127 Community Drive
P.O. Box 2268
Augusta, Maine 04338
December 23, 2016
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered September 16, 2016 in the action entitled KeyBank National Association v. Steven G. Ellis et al., by the Maine District Court, Division of Newport, Docket No.: NEWDC-RE-16-28, wherein the Court adjudged the foreclosure of a mortgage granted by Steven G. Ellis to KeyBank National Association dated March 19, 2007 and recorded in the Penobscot County Registry of Deeds in Book 10899 at Page 223, should the period of redemption have expired without redemption of the property by the mortgagor, a public sale of the property described in the mortgage will be conducted on
January 25, 2017 commencing at 11:00 AM at Office of Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, 190 U.S. Route One, 2nd Floor-Rear, Falmouth, Maine.
The property is located at 605 Grant Road, Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine, reference as described in said mortgage.
The sale will be by public auction. All bidders for the property will be required to make a deposit of $5,000.00 in cash, certified or bank check at the time of the public sale made payable to Shechtman Halperin Savage, LLP, which deposit is non-refundable as to the highest bidder. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the public sale. In the event a representative of KeyBank National Association is not present at the time and place stated in this notice, no sale shall be deemed to have occurred and all rights to reschedule a subsequent sale are reserved.
Additional terms will be announced at the public sale.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
[font=font36821]RESIDENTS OF THE
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FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE OBLIGATION SECURITIES
Notice is hereby given that the Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) intends to issue Revenue Obligation Securities (the "Securities") pursuant to the Finance Authority of Maine Act (Chapter 110 of Title 10 of the Maine Revised Statutes, as amended) and has issued its Certificate of Approval for the Project to be financed with proceeds of the Securities. Set forth below is a summary of the Certificate including a description of the purpose for which the Securities will be issued, a statement of the maximum principal amount of the Securities and the time within which any proceeding to set aside certain actions of FAME with respect to the Project or the Securities or otherwise obtain relief on grounds of invalidity of such action must be commenced.
PROJECT USER: LifeFlight of Maine, LLC
PROJECT LOCATION: Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport, 167 Airport Rd., Sanford, ME; Auburn-Lewiston Airport, 80 Airport Drive, Auburn, ME 04210
PURPOSE OF PROJECT: To provide financing to (1) purchase, medically reconfigure, upgrade and medically equip an Agusta 109 Grand helicopter; (2) upgrade LifeFlight's facility at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport; (3) install a repeater radio station on Mount Hope; and (4) pay certain costs of issuance relating thereto (the "Project")
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF REVENUE OBLIGATION SECURITIES TO BE ISSUED BY FAME TO PROVIDE FINANCING FOR THE PROJECT: $2,500,000.
Any action or proceeding in any court to contest the issuance of the Securities, to set aside the Certificate of Approval for the Project or to obtain relief upon the grounds that the Certificate of Approval was improperly issued, was issued for unauthorized purposes or is otherwise invalid for any reason, must be started within 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. After the expiration of such a 30-day period of limitation, no right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of the approval; or contesting any provision or the issuance of the Certificate of Approval or the issuance of the Securities may be started or asserted nor shall the Certificate of Approval or the issuance of Securities be open to question in any court upon any grounds.
This Notice published pursuant to 10 M.R.S.A. Section 1044(1).
Finance Authority of Maine
5 Community Drive
P.O. Box 949
Augusta, ME 04332-0949
(207) 623-3263
Contact Person: Christopher H. Roney, General Counsel
Dec. 24th, 2016
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LEGAL NOTICE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
LEGAL NOTICE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Maine Department of Health & Human Services MAINE DISTRICT COURT
IN RE: ACHILLES H. Doc. No.: BAN-PC-15-131
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO Peety Doe and John Doe, said name being fictitious father, whereabouts unknown:
Pursuant to 22 M.R.S. §4001 et seq., the Maine Department of Health & Human Services (hereafter, "DHHS") has petitioned the Court for a Child Protection Order and/or Termination of Parental Rights Order, concerning the child: Achilles H. d/o/b: 12/17/2015 born at Bangor, ME. The mother is Shelby Marquard, and the father is or may be Peety Doe and John Doe, said name being fictitious father. DHHS has met the requirements of M.R. Civ. P. Rule 4(g)(1)(A)-(C). Hearing on the pending Petitions will be held at Maine District Court, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401, on 2/10/17, at 1:30 p.m. Failure to appear at this hearing may result in the issuance of a child protection order, the termination of your parental rights, and/or any other order permissible under 22 M.R.S. §4001 et seq. You may be entitled to legal counsel in these proceedings. Contact the court at the above address or 207-561-2300. To obtain a copy of the Petition(s), contact the court or DHHS at 207-561-4100 396 Griffin Rd. Bangor, ME 04401. DHHS is represented by the Maine Office of the Attorney General, 84 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
Dec. 24, 31, 2016, Jan. 7, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Please be advised that the Planning Board of the City of Bangor will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Third Floor Council Chambers, of Bangor City Hall and will consider the following Public Hearing:
Conditional Use approval for an auto repair shop (165-102 (D (7)) 1,200 square foot expansion (storage space) to be built on existing pavement at 1240 Hammond Street in a General Commercial & Service District. Glidden Auto Body, Inc., applicant.
David Gould, Planning Officer
December 24th, 2016
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STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative - P.O.Box 425 Calais, ME 04619 (800) 696-7444
Statement of Nondiscrimination
Eastern Maine Electric is a borrower from Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to federal civil rights laws and regulations.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Eastern Maine Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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