On Friday, Sept. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Belfast Co-op will host a free monthly wine tasting of highlighted seasonal wines, gourmet cheeses and crackers and the opening of Megan Marsanskis’ “Egypt” exhibit of her photographs. Jack Scully of Easterly Wine and Co-op wine manager Ron Poirier will be available to answer questions. Featured wines are 10 percent off during the tasting; attendees must be 21-years-old or older.

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Contact: Mark Hutchinson, (207) 832-0343, 1-800-244-2104
The Maine Compost Team at the University of Maine Forestry and Agricultural Experiment Station at Highmoor Farm in Monmouth is offering a two-day composting workshop June 28-29 for staff and teachers at educational institutions around the state and beyond.

Participants will learn how to make use of recyclable, organic school waste materials and plant school gardens. The workshop provides an opportunity to learn how to close the circle between food and waste in schools, according to UMaine Extension Professor Mark Hutchinson, who will lead the course.

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Maine Standard Biofuels is sending a truck and trailer to Alabama to provide relief to the tornado victims.

Drop off times for goods: Thursday from 10-6, Friday from 10-6, Saturday from 8-3, Sunday from 8-3.

They need toiletry items, dry pet food, can-openers, non-perishables, charcoal, moving boxes and packing tape, and bottled water. Oakhurst Dairy and Hannaford are supporting this trip and we would welcome any donation you are able to afford! Please check back and call if you have any questions. I am leaving Tuesday night and need to be completely loaded by Monday night.

On Thursday, April 28th, at 9am in the Statehouse Welcome Center, a broad coalition of organizations will stand in opposition to the attempt to destroy small business jobs by gutting the Informed Growth Act. The organizations will also take things a step farther, rolling out a legislative agenda for creating jobs and investing in the state of Maine.

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The Maine Public Utilities Commission reminds all gas and electric consumers that—as always happens in mid-April–disconnection protection is lifted starting next week, on April 19th.

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Today, Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree announced the formation of a screening panel to assist and advise them as they prepare to make a recommendation to President Obama on the appointment of the next judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

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The Maine Wind Industry Initiative (MWII) announced the final agenda for the 2011 Wind & Ocean Energy Seminar.

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There will be a benefit dinner for the Leeman family at the Solon Hotel on March 26, 2011 from 1 pm to 6 pm to help pay for medical expenses for their son, Jacob. He is two year old suffering from Wilms tumors on his kidneys. There will also be a silent auction.* 12 and under, $5 * Adults $8

Hospice of Southern Maine and the Alzheimer’s Association will present several workshops across southern Maine to help families cope with and support a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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Senator Justin Alfond of Portland announced today that he, along with his legislative colleagues, will be hosting a public “Question and Answer” session to discuss Governor LePage’s two-year proposed budget at King Middle School on Sunday, March 27.

“The budget, as proposed, will critically effect many in Portland,” said Alfond. “Not everyone is able to get up to the State House—and it is important that everybody who wants to has a chance for their questions and concerns to be heard.”

Also facilitating the discussion will be Senator Joseph Brannigan and Representatives Mark Dion, Denise Harlow, Anne Haskell, Jon Hinck, Steve Lovejoy, Diane Russell, and Peter Stuckey. The forum is open to all members of the public starting at 4:00p.m. and ending at 6:00p.m.

“A lot of information has been put out there about Maine’s fiscal status,” said Representative Anne Haskell. “ It is just as important that people know the facts and understand what’s next and what they can do to weigh in.”

According to the Appropriations Committee schedule, public hearings on the biennial budget will continue until March 29.

For more information, members of the public can call the Senate Democratic Office at 207-287-1515 .