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Town of New Gloucester

385 Intervale Road, New Gloucester, ME 04260

(207) 926-4126 (phone) / (207) 926-4136 (fax)

Town of Poland

1231 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274

(207) 998-4601 (phone) / (207) 998-2002 (fax)

Poland

Poland Spring® Marks Maine Milestone at Annual Heritage Day Celebration

As the state of Maine commemorates its bicentennial, Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water is celebrating its 175th anniversary during the 12th Annual Poland Heritage Day. The celebration, postponed from last year due to the pandemic, is held each year on the historic grounds of the Poland Spring Resort & Preservation Park. This year’s multi-day event will feature increased activities due to the milestone anniversaries with proceeds benefitting the Poland Spring Preservation Society. The popular Poland Spring Hydration Station will be on hand helping Mainers stay healthy and hydrated while handing out free Poland Spring gifts all weekend long.

This family-friendly weekend will kick off rain or shine, beginning the evening of Friday, September 17, with a fireworks celebration and local music by the Larry Williams Band.

On Saturday, September 18, from 10AM-3PM, visitors are invited to come and enjoy free activities for all ages, including interactive game shows, face painting, bingo, balloon animals, and bounce houses.  An assortment of food from local food trucks and community groups will be for sale, and many local non-profits and vendors will be on site with booths and displays, illustrating the vibrant Poland community and celebrating the important role the Town, and its businesses, have played in Maine’s history.

On the main stage, live music will be performed by the Country Ridge Riders Band from 10AM-Noon, The Maine Army National Guard Band from Noon-1PM, and Milltown Roadshow from 1PM-3PM.

Keeping with tradition, each of the three museums on the property will be open for tours, including the recently upgraded Poland Spring Bottling Museum featuring NEW children’s exhibits designed to bring to life the deep history of the Poland Spring® Brand.  A special portion of the day will be the unveiling of the Togo Storybook Trail.  Togo, the legendary sled dog, who was best known for his heroic efforts of delivering serum to Nome, AK in 1925 during an epidemic of diphtheria, later retired at the Poland Spring Resort.  More information about Togo can be found at Poland Spring and Togo.  Dogsled demonstrations, the showing of the Disney film Togo, and the premiere of documentary True North- Legends of Dogs and Men will all take place during the events on Saturday.

Heritage Weekend will culminate on Sunday, September 19, with the Deputy Dennis P. Sampson Community 5k Run/Walk.  The 5k benefits a scholarship fund in memory of the veteran police officer who unexpectedly passed away.  The scholarship will go to a graduating Poland Regional High School student entering field of first responders. 

For more information about this weekend’s events and the race, visit the Heritage Day Web site.

 

2-1-1 Maine

Need to Talk To Someone? Seeking Local Services & Resources? 2-1-1 Maine can help!

With hundreds of hotlines and helplines, as well as thousands of programs offering all types of services to help people lead healthy, independent lives, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right phone number or service for you.  You are not alone.  Every day, thousands of people across Maine turn to 2-1-1.

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people of all ages across Maine to local services.  2-1-1 Maine is based in Maine and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  Specialists are trained and friendly, and they know we all need help sometimes.

You can reach 2-1-1 via phone, text, or email to talk to someone or by searching the online database to find local services.

2-1-1 is known as the resource where people go when they do not know where else to go.

Non-Emergency Services, Family Resources, Health & Financial Assistance

Whether it is financial assistance, domestic violence, addiction treatment, healthcare, mental health, or heating and utilities assistance, 2-1-1 operators will help determine your need and walk you through all available options to find the right service or program for you.

Since 2006, 2-1-1 Maine has been a statewide service.  2-1-1 Maine began as part of the national 2-1-1 movement designed to centralize and streamline access to health and human services information and resources with an easy-to-remember, universal number and Web site for non-emergency help.

More Than a Hotline:  Help, Information, Privacy

2-1-1 Maine is a collaborative effort of the United Ways of Maine, the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and The Opportunity Alliance as the Contact Center Partner.  Together, these organizations ensure people in Maine have access to the information they need to stay safe and healthy.

2-1-1 Maine is Completely Confidential

Find services in your area by selecting an area of need or via searching by keyword at https://211maine.org/.  You can also dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211.

 

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