http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/-t1.htm Got a "special" occasion or just a Holiday greeting you want noticed? Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:27:13 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-easter-t18155.htm Outspoken The Staff of the Podium would like to wish all of our members and guests a very happy Easter!!



]]> Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:27:13 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-easter-t18155.htm#21362 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-easter-t18155.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/easter-t18154.htm Outspoken Easter On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living ... Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:10:53 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/easter-t18154.htm#21360 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/easter-t18154.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/good-friday-meaning-and-purpose-t18135.htm Outspoken Good Friday Meaning and Purpose Why Holy Week and the Cross are Important to Christians Giotto Crucifixion Good Friday, the Friday before Easter Sunday, is the date that Christians remember Jesus' death on the cross. This article will briefly examine the meaning and purpose of Good Friday and explore why Good Friday is essential to the Christian faith. Meaning of Holy Week All Christians live in the hope of new life after death, just as Jesus was raised from the dead ... Holidays and other Occasions... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:05:52 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/good-friday-meaning-and-purpose-t18135.htm#21336 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/good-friday-meaning-and-purpose-t18135.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/palm-sunday-t18026.htm Outspoken Palm Sunday The next day, when the large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took palm branches and went out to meet Him. They kept shouting: "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord — the King of Israel!" Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written: Fear no more, Daughter Zion; look! your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt. (John 12:12-14 HCSB) Background of Palm Sunday In ... Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:02:19 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/palm-sunday-t18026.htm#21215 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/palm-sunday-t18026.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/spring-has-sprung-t17768.htm Outspoken The Staff of the Podium would like to wish all of our members and guests a very happy First Day of Spring!!! Holidays and other Occasions... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:32:36 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/spring-has-sprung-t17768.htm#20911 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/spring-has-sprung-t17768.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-st-patrick-s-day-t17689.htm Outspoken The Staff of the Podium would like to wish our members and guests a very happy St. Patrick's Day...



]]> Holidays and other Occasions... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:51:01 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-st-patrick-s-day-t17689.htm#20827 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-st-patrick-s-day-t17689.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/chinese-new-year-celebrated-t16955.htm Outspoken Chinese New Year celebrated By Meg Haskell Staff Writer Bangor Daily News BANGOR, Maine — The student center at Husson University was a swirl of color, music and delectable aromas Saturday afternoon as the Bangor Chinese School hosted its fourth annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. Goggle-eyed paper dragons festooned the stair railings, teenagers mingled over soda and chips, and little girls in bright-colored silk dresses dashed about on the slippery floor. “Every ... Holidays and other Occasions... Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:52:54 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/chinese-new-year-celebrated-t16955.htm#19987 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/chinese-new-year-celebrated-t16955.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-new-year-t16330.htm Outspoken We would like to wish all our members and visitors a... Remember to have a great time and keep yourselves safe. Holidays and other Occasions... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:35:21 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-new-year-t16330.htm#19268 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-new-year-t16330.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/economy-s-down-but-celebrating-s-not-out-t16312.htm Outspoken Economy's down, but celebrating's not out From fancy food to fine films, Mainers are ready for revelry By JOHN RICHARDSON Staff Writer Portland Press Herald The expensive champagne might not flow so freely this year, but those preparing local New Year's parties said people seem in no mood to pass up the celebration entirely. "People are aware of the economy, but they still need to give themselves a way to celebrate and hope the New Year brings something else," said ... Holidays and other Occasions... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:32:39 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/economy-s-down-but-celebrating-s-not-out-t16312.htm#19249 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/economy-s-down-but-celebrating-s-not-out-t16312.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/you-versus-stuff-t16245.htm Outspoken You versus stuff In this corner, weighing a ton and scattered all over (particularly this time of year): CLUTTER! Be a contender and send it packing. By RAY ROUTHIER Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Holiday clutter changed Julie Falatko's life. The South Portland mother of three was anticipating Christmas a couple of years ago, and images of junk piles danced in her head. All the relatives would be sending presents. All kinds of holiday stuff would be coming into the house, ... Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:30:55 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/you-versus-stuff-t16245.htm#19174 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/you-versus-stuff-t16245.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/holiday-star-to-rise-in-maine-t16233.htm Outspoken Holiday star to rise in Maine The Associated Press PRESQUE ISLE (AP) -- New York City may have its celebrated ball drop to bring in the new year. But a northern Maine city says it has something to match it: a 6-foot star with more than 1,000 lights that will rise skyward to mark the arrival of 2009. The New Year's star is the work of students at Northern Maine Community College. The galvanized steel, three-dimensional figure will rise above the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center, ... Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:31:58 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/holiday-star-to-rise-in-maine-t16233.htm#19162 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/holiday-star-to-rise-in-maine-t16233.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/regifting-and-etiquette-needn-t-be-mutually-exclusive-t16175.htm Outspoken Regifting and etiquette needn't be mutually exclusive BY VALERIE TUCKER Correspondent Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- What do a horse's teeth and unwanted holiday gifts have in common? The practice of estimating a horse's age by the condition of its teeth might be a smart suggestion, but don't do that if you receive a pony under the Christmas tree. St. Jerome, in a 5th-century Biblical commentary, reportedly advised "Noli, ut vulgare proverbium est, equi dentes inspicere ... Holidays and other Occasions... Fri, 26 Dec 2008 10:59:48 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/regifting-and-etiquette-needn-t-be-mutually-exclusive-t16175.htm#19092 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/regifting-and-etiquette-needn-t-be-mutually-exclusive-t16175.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/merry-christmas-t16170.htm Outspoken From the Team at the Podium



]]> Holidays and other Occasions... Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:57:53 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/merry-christmas-t16170.htm#19085 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/merry-christmas-t16170.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/what-eric-heard-on-christmas-eve-t16169.htm Outspoken What Eric Heard on Christmas Eve By Marilyn Kratz “How much farther, Mom?” Eric asked. “We’re just about there,” said Mom. “I can almost smell your grandma’s chicken soup.” “Is it OK if I go see Grandpa’s animals first thing?” Eric asked. “I know what you’re thinking,” said his sister, Brittney, with a grin. “Well, it is Christmas Eve,” said Eric. “And here’s the farm,” Dad announced. Snow crunched under the tires as the van stopped in the farmyard. The ... Holidays and other Occasions... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:15:57 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/what-eric-heard-on-christmas-eve-t16169.htm#19083 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/what-eric-heard-on-christmas-eve-t16169.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/ghosts-of-christmas-past-t16153.htm Outspoken Ghosts of Christmas Past The holidays encourage these Maine families to get reacquainted with their Old World roots. By TOM BELL Staff Writer Portland Press Herald This year, Julie Reali Kopenga began teaching her 2-year-old her daughter, Charlee Marie, how to place cherries and walnuts into cookie dough, continuing a family tradition that has been alive for generations. Every December, South Portland's Reali Kopenga and her mother bake about 2,000 jam-filled Italian cookies ... Holidays and other Occasions... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:35:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/ghosts-of-christmas-past-t16153.htm#19064 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/ghosts-of-christmas-past-t16153.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/glad-tidings-waterville-reflects-on-the-season-t16143.htm Outspoken GLAD TIDINGS: Waterville reflects on the season BY VALERIE TUCKER Correspondent Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- This time of year, the thoughts of many Mainers turn to family, home and community. What follows is a sampler of glad tidings from Waterville area residents: • "Relaxing, sharing my good fortune with others, known and unknown, celebrating the days getting longer, kindling the flames of peace and justice and recommitting to working for them." -- Karen Heck, ... Holidays and other Occasions... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:59:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/glad-tidings-waterville-reflects-on-the-season-t16143.htm#19054 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/glad-tidings-waterville-reflects-on-the-season-t16143.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/opinions-divided-on-gift-cards-t16097.htm Outspoken Opinions divided on gift cards BY AMY CALDER Staff Writer Morning Sentinel Remember the oversized ugly purple sweater you got from your great aunt when you were a kid? The hat that didn't fit? The useless plastic trinkets you wouldn't be caught dead putting on your shelf? Well, the advent of gift cards solved that problem, at least for some people. The givers could be confident they'd not make a big faux pas; recipients were guaranteed they'd get something they really wanted ... Holidays and other Occasions... Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:56:01 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/opinions-divided-on-gift-cards-t16097.htm#18999 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/opinions-divided-on-gift-cards-t16097.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/most-popular-holiday-toys-you-might-be-surprised-t16084.htm Outspoken Most popular holiday toys? You might be surprised... BY SADA REED Staff Writer Kennebec Journal When industry research firm IBISWorld projected the top-selling toys of the 2008 holiday season, it predicted Nintendo Wii games and Hannah Montana merchandise to be the first and second most wanted toys across the nation. Though Wii consoles and games have far and away been popular in Maine this holiday season, the toys most readily flying off local shelves were not foreseen by the Los ... Holidays and other Occasions... Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:30:00 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/most-popular-holiday-toys-you-might-be-surprised-t16084.htm#18980 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/most-popular-holiday-toys-you-might-be-surprised-t16084.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/tis-the-season-to-brighten-the-holidays-in-nursing-faciliti-t15801.htm Outspoken ’Tis the season to brighten the holidays in nursing facilities By Carol Higgins Special to the NEWS Bangor Daily News While there may be no place like home for the holidays, that’s just not reality for some people who are ill. Being in a nursing home can be a struggle any time of year, but the holiday season can be particularly difficult. Having a visit from loved ones is surely appreciated, but there are things you can do to kick it up a notch. Here are some suggestions to make ... Holidays and other Occasions... Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:34:41 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/tis-the-season-to-brighten-the-holidays-in-nursing-faciliti-t15801.htm#18655 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/tis-the-season-to-brighten-the-holidays-in-nursing-faciliti-t15801.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/reasons-for-the-season-t15351.htm Outspoken Reasons for the season By Sharon Kiley Mack Staff Writer Bangor Daily News During their harsh winters in Plymouth, Mass., the Pilgrims dug seven times more graves than they built homes. Yet, despite their hard times, they set aside a day of thanksgiving. In our own lives, many of us can think, with deep gratitude, of those who have rekindled our own spirits when we’ve felt more than a little bit lost. Counting our blessings is a ritual that can unlock the richness of life. ... Holidays and other Occasions... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:42:50 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/reasons-for-the-season-t15351.htm#18141 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/reasons-for-the-season-t15351.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-thanksgiving-t15330.htm Outspoken We would like to wish everyone a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Holidays and other Occasions... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:04:03 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-thanksgiving-t15330.htm#18119 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-thanksgiving-t15330.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/veterans-day-t14800.htm Outspoken We want to thank all who have served and are serving now.



]]> Holidays and other Occasions... Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:14:23 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/veterans-day-t14800.htm#17510 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/veterans-day-t14800.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-halloween-t14467.htm Outspoken The Staff would like to wish a Happy and Safe Halloween to all our members and guests!!



]]> Holidays and other Occasions... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:55:12 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-halloween-t14467.htm#17111 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/happy-halloween-t14467.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/pittsfield-scare-tactics-t14334.htm Outspoken PITTSFIELD SCARE TACTICS BY SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer Morning Sentinel PITTSFIELD -- Ron Steeves, a tractor-trailer driver, took a weeklong vacation last week. But he didn't go camping or travel to someplace warm. He stayed at home. And set up gravestones in his yard. And cobwebs, a fog machine, gorilla cage, skulls and bones, a severed hand and pumpkins, and a big, creepy clown with razor-sharp teeth. Steeves wasn't finished decorating his North Main Street home yet. "My ... Holidays and other Occasions... Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:10:47 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/pittsfield-scare-tactics-t14334.htm#16966 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/pittsfield-scare-tactics-t14334.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/painting-the-town-spooky-t14309.htm Outspoken Painting the town spooky Young artists embellish storefronts and add to the Halloween spirit in Deering Center. By ANN S. KIM Staff Writer Portland Press Herald Ghosts, monsters and other creepy creatures are haunting storefronts in Portland's Deering Center neighborhood, thanks to young artists and Boy Scout Troop 1. Youngsters and their adults turned out for the annual neighborhood tradition on Sunday, painting Halloween scenes on 45 windows belonging to Central Square businesses. Six-year-old ... Holidays and other Occasions... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:24:18 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/painting-the-town-spooky-t14309.htm#16937 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/holidays-and-other-occasions-f71/painting-the-town-spooky-t14309.htm