NAPLES — A newly-created committee in Naples is exploring the possibility of building a community center in town. 

The Community Center Exploratory Committee is considering what services Naples currently provides to the community, what resources are available and what needs to be improved, said committee member Robert Nyberg. 

“Most of the services are provided by the library and not by the town because we don’t have a lot of space in the town. We have a lot of seniors in town and a lot of kids in town that have nothing to do right now,” he said. 

The committee has only had a couple of meetings and is still in its early stages, Nyberg said. But he believes that Naples needs to build a new community center: “The need is there and has been there for a long time. A lot of seniors go to the community centers in Bridgton and Casco. You need space in your community.”

Nyberg said the committee has received much positive feedback about the idea from residents.

“Everybody is very excited about it, and they want to see us have a community. All we want is for the community to be better,” he said. 

Farmers market
seeks local vendors

NAPLES — The Naples farmers market is seeking local vendors for its 2019 season. 

The market will be held for 22 weeks on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located next to the Naples fire station. 

Anyone with a local business or an interest in having a presence at the market should call Robert Nyberg at 332-5634.

New Presumpscot map
shows water quality

WESTBROOK — The Presumpscot Regional Land Trust has released a new map showing the water quality over the last decade at sites along the river in Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Standish, Westbrook and Windham.

“For Maine’s most urban river, the good news is that the majority of the top recreational spots along the Presumpscot River have been generally below the state threshold and stable for E. coli bacteria levels,” PRLT said in a press release. “The concerning news is that many of the tributaries to the Presumpscot River exceeded state standards for bacteria levels the majority of the time, and bacteria levels are increasing at many of these sites.”

The Presumpscot River watershed covers much of Greater Portland and is the largest freshwater input into Casco Bay. It also serves as a recreational resource for paddling, swimming and fishing.

Over the last 10 years, more than 150 volunteers have collected water samples at 40 sites along the river, testing for E. Coli and dissolved oxygen. The findings and the trends, as well as the interactive map, can be found at www.prlt.org/water.

The state “uses this data to identify rivers and streams that do not attain state standards and works with partners to develop restoration plans that address potential water quality problems in the watershed,” PRLT said.

Maine Job Corps
offers info sessions

PORTLAND — Maine Job Corps is holding information sessions for those 16- to 24-years old who are interested in free training for automotive, welding, health care, electrical, culinary art and other careers. Housing and meals are included at no cost, and job placement is offered once the program is completed. Call or text Sarah MacAlister at the Portland Job Corps Office, 631-1453, for presentation times and locations.

State Button Society
to hosts annual show

BIDDEFORD — The Maine State Button Society, with chapters throughout the state, will host its annual button show and sale with the theme of “Bitten by the Button Bug” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at St. Louis Alumni, 649 Elm St., Route 1, Biddeford.

Raffles will be held every half hour. “Bitten by the Button Bug” show cards will be on display, with public voting on first place display card. Lobster and chicken rolls will be sold.