254 The winner of my extra bowtie blocks is Karen with an exact guess of 254. She said - - - - - - - - - "I absolutely LOVE the mini bo...

Get Ready Day is tomorrow!

Do you know what you’re doing for Get Ready Day this year? Held each year on the third Tuesday in September, APHA's Get Ready Day is ti...

Public Workshop September 19 for Proposed Amendments to Drinking Water Program Article III

A public workshop is scheduled for September 19 to seek comments on proposed amendments to Drinking Water Program Article III. At the w...

Blue and White

Our annual Fall Quilt Show will be here before we know it. Please plan to join us: Saturday, October 5   10:00-4:00 If you have a Blue and W...

To Many Bowties

I have been working on these 2" bowties on and off for  a while now. You can find more information on the details here , here and here...

Thurston County's 2013 Draft Hazardous Waste Management Plan is Available for Review and Comment

The 2013 Draft Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Thurston County (the Plan) guides County programs and services that support an environmen...

Infectious disease update

Giardia Giardiasis is a diarrheal disease caused by parasites, and it is the most common infectious diarrheal illness reported in Maine. So...

Creative Ways to Make a Curtain Hardware by Using Household Items

With a little imagination and a few simple DIY tricks, create one of a kind hardware and tiebacks for your curtains from everyday objects. B...

Easy Way to Make Peekaboo Pumpkins : Halloween 2013 Ideas

Create a spooktacular vignette of peeking pumpkins using miniature gourds and a variety of inexpensive bowls and lidded dishes.  By : Layla ...